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The simplest option is placing a glass tumbler upside down on it.

Or a larger cover if it's a movement and spread out parts.

Anything that will cover and seal reasonably well to prevent dust selling on it.

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56 minutes ago, m1ks said:

The simplest option is placing a glass tumbler upside down on it.

Or a larger cover if it's a movement and spread out parts.

Anything that will cover and seal reasonably well to prevent dust selling on it.

Wow, I feel like an idiot haha. I shouldve thought of that... thank you!

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11 hours ago, anilv said:

A whiskey glass has suitable weight to it..

Especially when you fill it with whiskey. :D

But in seriousness it is a generally accepted practice to use a shirt glass shut as a whiskey tumbler to cover the movement if you haven't bought a domed cover to keep the dust off.

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