Jump to content

Slinky

Slinky

By Slinky
in Introduce Yourself Here

 Share

Recommended Posts

Slinky Member

Slinky

Posted
Posted

hi just very new to all this tbh and never used this forum or any for that matter so im a newbie and don't know much at all.

i have watched the youtube vids on watch repairs and find them fascinating so ive got and old swiss emperor watch self winding and the second hand sticks between the hour mark and the 1 .anyway i thought ill give it a go see if i can open it up which was fine......but heres my problem at the first step.i cant see how to take the crown and stem out it dosnt seem.to have a button or screw to either push or unscrew so im stumped at the first hurdle and you tube not helping so i thought id give you guys a shout sorry but i am veey new to all of this 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
watchweasol Distinguished Member

watchweasol

Posted
Posted

Hello and welcome to the forum.   As Gary said pictures are a must along with a description on the problem and or the caliber number and maker.  usually found under the balance, on the back plate or rotor. then you will get as much help as you need.  As you are new to watches the attached will enlighten you somewhat, with names of parts and where they go.

TZIllustratedGlossary.pdf

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Slinky Member

Slinky

Posted
  • Author
Posted
2 hours ago, gary17 said:

Hi

And welcome to this friendly forum.

It helps if you can put pictures of the problem up.

cheers

gary

Cheers gary im.struggling to navigate this forum haha but ill.find out how to.send pics and load them on here be somethingreally easy i know but i dont want to do any damage to the watch 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Slinky Member

Slinky

Posted
  • Author
Posted
4 hours ago, watchweasol said:

Hello and welcome to the forum.   As Gary said pictures are a must along with a description on the problem and or the caliber number and maker.  usually found under the balance, on the back plate or rotor. then you will get as much help as you need.  As you are new to watches the attached will enlighten you somewhat, with names of parts and where they go.

TZIllustratedGlossary.pdf 4.2 MB · 1 download

Thank you so much i need all the help i can get haha youll get sick of me but thank you so much 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Slinky Member

Slinky

Posted
  • Author
Posted
7 hours ago, watchweasol said:

Hi try the button just below the stem. Press this and pull the stem at the same time. keep us informed. Have you located the makers mark and caliber 

Not yet might give it a go tonight tbh i think i need some better tools as o ly git a few so might wait till i buy some so not damage anything cheers for reply 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Slinky Member

Slinky

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Well ladies and gentlemen tools came and had my first distaster and made a pigs ear of trying to set hands lesson learnt so.im.goi g to take alot more time goi g about things more info and watching more youtube but ive got the bug hasnt put me off thanks for all the help on here really helps 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 1 month later...

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • mthomas828
      Balance staff sourcing?

      By mthomas828 · Posted

      Hello, I am about 5 months into watchmaking and I love it!   The attention to precise detail is what really attracts me to it. (and the tools!) I am working on a 16 jewel 43mm pocket watch movement.   There are no markings besides a serial number (122248) .  The balance staff needs replacement. The roller side pivot broke off.  I successfully removed the hairspring using Bergeon 5430's.  I successfully removed the roller using Bergeon 2810.   Did i mention I love the tools?! I removed the staff from the balance wheel using a vintage K&D staff removal tool  with my Bergeon 15285 (that's the one that comes with a micrometer adjustment so it can be used as a jewel press as well as a traditional staking tool...it's sooooo cool...sorry..  can you tell i love the tools?) No more digressing..  I measured the damaged staff in all the relevant areas but I have to estimate on some because one of the pivots is missing. A = Full length  A= 4.80mm  (that's without the one pivot...if you assume that the missing pivot is the same length as the other pivot (I'm sure it's not)  then A = 5.12 mm...(can I assume 5.00mm here?) F=  Hair spring collet seat  F=  .89mm   (safe to assume .90 here? .. I am sure that my measurement's would at least contain  .01 mm error ?) G = balance wheel seat  G = 1.23 mm  (1.20mm?) H  =  roller staff  H =  .59mm  (.60 mm?) B  = bottom of the wheel to roller pivot   B  = 2.97mm  (3.00 mm?)     here I am estimating  again because this pivot is missing. So my friends, and I thank you profusely,  can you point me in the right direction as to how to proceed? Do i buy individual staffs?  or an assortment?   Since I don't know exactly the name of the manufacturer, will that be a fatal hindrance?   Tbh, I'm not even sure what country of origin this movement is. Thank you!    
    • Neverenoughwatches
      Epilame / Fixodrop

      By Neverenoughwatches · Posted

      Thats why i asked that question earlier, what happens if lubrication is placed directly on top of epilame ?  As opposed to walled within its non epilamed area . I'm not saying its right, i have no idea , just asking questions. 
    • JohnR725
      Epilame / Fixodrop

      By JohnR725 · Posted

      thinking of where epilam should be removed did you know there was a patent that covers this? At least for the escapement I'm attaching it. GB1057607A-1 epilame.pdf
    • LittleWatchShop
      Movement holder made with 3D printer

      By LittleWatchShop · Posted

      Back home...printing now.  Will report results
    • VWatchie
      Epilame / Fixodrop

      By VWatchie · Posted

      Oh well, if Master @nickelsilver says it's the way to go, then it is the way to go! I stand corrected! 🫡 Are there any other places where you're supposed to remove the epilame from the contact point of rubbing? I don't think so! Thanks for the effort @Neverenoughwatches, much appreciated! 🙂👍
×
×
  • Create New...