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By RichardHarris123 · Posted
It depends on what the gaskets are made from but silicone lubricant should work. Spray or rub on a generous amount, put in a sealed bag and wait a couple of days. Test for softness and wipe off the excess. -
For hardened gaskets, an experienced watchmaker told me he usually found heat to be the best to soften them up. I tried that on a '70's Tissot where the gasket had turned to essentially epoxy to no avail, but eventually got it off with a 5700 case back opener using a crowbar for leverage to turn the wheel.
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By HectorLooi · Posted
Yes. Small diameter ladies watches are a lot harder to open. Sometimes it's due to dried up sweat and organic matter. I usually give the watch back a good scrub with a wet toothbrush to soften and remove any crud first. If that fails, a spray of wd40 and leaving it for a couple of hours helps. I think hardened gaskets also add to the difficulty. BTW does anyone have ideas on softening hardened gaskets? -
By rossjackson01 · Posted
Just come back form a 2 week holiday. Bride had a wonderful time. Day two. Full blown tooth ache which had been on/off for two flaming month. Ever tried to concentrate on making repairs when a tooth ache is attacking? Sorted today. Call me gummy! So glad to read Mark's posting, and to note the comments. The members who are active may be few, but we do have, and give access to a large community out there. Mark reigns. Some of the greatest names we see on the web give homage. Individuals and companies acknowledge Mark. So pleased to be part of the learning circle of WRT. -
By Neverenoughwatches · Posted
No that has never been the intention John, why give up something that ticks all the boxes ? all its about is having a backup plan. The inactive site will just sit there as a back until needed, where members reside, a bit like a safe house. Start another group John thats is the whole idea behind it. 👍 we all know it can't be matched for valued members and content. I dont know about anyone else but i certainly wouldn't want to take something like this on even if i was capable. That doesn't alter the fact that it wont always be here, we've all stated and understood this right from the beginning of the thread. The facts are, we love the site as it is and dont want to leave , it wont be here one day, nobody knows what day that might be, we want to retain what is possible for when that day comes. I honestly cant make it any simpler than that. Anyway I'm pooped , I've had a shitty day and my bloody toilet is making a loud dripping noise inside it and thats gonna keep me awake all night,so in the words of Kalle Slapp " its hammer time " catch you laters peeps.
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