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I have some tools I'm giving away. Nothing spectacular. All vintage or antique. All still in good condition, can be used today. These tools are all that's left of a life long watch repair/Jewelers man's business. Sadly he passed and well... This is the truth of what happens to your stuff after one does. It gets gone through, and most gets tossed if the family isn't interested in it. Or after they grab the gold and silver and valuables I should say. Same with those that go through it after... These trinkets are all that's left... But! I did salvage them, and thought I'd pass then on to someone that can use them. And please, I'd prefer these go to an end user. Not a reseller. Pick what you want, send me a PM indicating which item you want and a mailing address. I'll get them in the mail to you as soon as I can. 1) 4 Oilers and old bottle of clock oil with a little left in it. Bottle label reads "W. F. NYE Inc., Electric Clock Oil, New Bedford Mass. USA" and something on the other side I can't make out. 2) Tiny micro something. I don't know what it is. It's squared and comes to a point. I thought it was a file at first but it's not. Almost like a really long needle only out of hardened metal. 3) Mixed set of vintage mini screwdrivers. They need to be cleaned up, but they're all good. I'd keep them but I have 5 or 6 sets already. 4) Dura Cast Type Set in original box. Style 2833. For hot stamping. Missing one or two letters. 5) I'm not sure what this tool is. I have another post asking if anyone recognizes it. But it's up for grabs as well. If you can make out what that writing says on the box, please let me know. It'll satisfy my curiosity. I have one more thing I'm giving away as well, I'll add to this post later. I found out what it was a while back but forgot. I have to take a pic of it before adding it. As mentioned, nothing spectacular, but maybe someone could use these tools even though their old. I'll ship to wherever in USA, sorry, I'm not willing to pay shipping overseas. Cheers...

Here are some useful photos: https://watchguy.co.uk/cgi-bin/library?action=show_photos&wat_id=2478

Hi Nucejoe found this one from cousins. uk hope its some help for you will have another look round the web. 2175_Bulova 11BLA etc.pdf

I'd be looking to see that the pallet has good "kick" when gently pushed to one side and the other with the balance removed. I'd also check the clearance between the hairspring and bottom of the balance cock. I would also try reversing the balance jewels between the cock and pillar plate. It's amazing how many times those get switched. Not by us, but perhaps any time over the many decades of service. Good luck.

Timex Thursday today. My 1978 Mercury (16052 10478) gets a well deserved airing.

Front loaders normally got removable bezel. I would try to insert a safety razor, work your way around to gradually enlarge the bezel/ case gap, next go to thicker utility knife. Good luck.

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For the record, I fixed up the original 'Sonit' strap and gave it a good clean and polished both the leather and the clasp. It looks pretty good considering the fact that it is probably as old as the watch. It isn't completely rock solid, but given this is a tiny Timex and not a chronograph, I'm happy with these numbers.

Hi The train wheels are all free running, does the pallet (fork) snap backwards and forwards cleanly when moved, without the balance in , If the action is sharp and crisp the fault lies within the balance area, Is it in beat is balance spring fouling the cock, is the spring concentric, is impulse pin loose , Pallet stones in good shape and not loose, pallet stones locking and un locking ok these are but a few pointers to check before trearing it to pieces again. Doubtless other members will have other actions for you to look at.

Here's a favorite . I really like this guy......