Show and tell/ask time! My recent little flea market "score". $50!
I'll simple list some pictures and number them accordingly, and see if you can guess what each item is and does. Love finding these old watchmaker bundles!!
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Continue readingMy first crown tube!
I have seen a watch tube and crown replaced, and have gotten some great advice from reading about it here.
This was my first attempt at ordering a replacement screw down crown and case tube. The different measurements listed were confusing at first an…
Continue readingWhat determines the term “Master”
We've seen this term or label tossed about frequently, "Master" watchmaker.
So, what does that actually mean in the world of horology?
Is it years of service?
Working on many different makes and models?
The ability to make parts?
Mak…
A lesson in restraint
I have a short story to share. This has been on my mind for a couple of weeks. It has to do with evaluating and authenticating a certain watch for a neighbor.
This one (not the real watch, and not my picture)
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Continue readingAwesome Flea Market finds this weekend!
I must be lucky that my local flea market has a few vendors that always seem to have watch related items. This weekend was our annual vintage bike show and swap meet, and in between bike sales I wandered into the regular areas. Here's what I found…
Continue readingFlea market Finds…again!
I spent some time looking around my local flea market and I found these items! I like sharing this stuff with you guys because I know you appreciate what can still be found out in the wild.
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Continue readingRandom watch fixing thoughts, got any?
Yes, I said it…watch fixing…not "making".
Lately I have been approached to help out friends and acquaintences about fixing broken watches. This is all due to word of mounth advertising between folks I know and family members that have be…
Continue readingWOTB 9-7-25 a look at what I’ve been doing this weekend
I think these WOTB threads help to document the work I've been doing the last couple of years. It's kinda cool looking back to see where I've been in the home watch fixin' hobby.
Here's what I have for this week. These two la…
Continue readingChocolate watch
3.9M views · 138K reactions | This creation holds a special place in my heart. A gigantic, fully edible chocolate watch. It’s a tribute to my Swiss heritage, where watchmaking and chocolate are both national treasures. The intricate precision required …
Continue readingAnniversary gift from the Mrs.
After 19 years together, 5 years married, Mrs. Dennis was so thoughtful enough to give me this beautiful sun dial/compass. She knows I'm into my watches and also knows I don't own one of these. I love it and just wanted to share with you guys…
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