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They Just Keep Getting Wierder.. (1930s? Newcome Watch)

Here I have another, and somehow even more bizarre, old Prewar Japan watch that I can’t find any info on;

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Where to buy the Hair Spring Picks

Hello buddies,
I watched a nice vide about handling the hair spring

. The author was using a set of hair spring pick (as at 2:34). I wonder if anyone know where we can buy that tool. Thanks very much
Long

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Looking for information about a key wind/key set Movement.

I'm sure that there are collectors in this forum who can recognize this movement (except me),…I'd like some info if anyone has the time…name, vintage, any value, etc. Thanx..
Charlie (It is in an 18K hunter case).

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Identifying vintage BREITLING movements. 1950’s – 60’s hand wound watches

I'm hoping someone can help me decipher what movement this is. What movements were used in Breitling hand wound watches from the 50's and 60's. I need to locate a new stem for this one and the choices on the Esslinger page are so numero…

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Vintage Boots the Chemist watches that you wouldn’t admit to owning

Slightly misleading thread title on account of I love this and I dont care who knows it!
I got a small inheritance a while back so I bought a 1979 5513 Sub, which has been on my wrist for the past couple of months; this has replaced it , temporarily.
B…

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Vacheron Constantin 333

Hi all,

I recently published a new article on one of the most overlooked and least discussed watches ever produced by Vacheron Constantin: the 333.

For anyone interested in neo-vintage watches, integrated bracelet designs, or forgotten chapters of Va…

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Seeking ID help for mid century tank? watch please

Hello watch friends,
New to the forum & hoping someone here w expertise can help with identifying a vintage wristwatch.
I am guessing mid century, maybe 1960s? No name or other markings anywhere on the face, unfortunately. The back of the case has…

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The Joy of Collecting Vintage Enicar Watches

I've joined Watchuseek for a while now, but I seldom wrote meaningful stuff. Today, I decided I want to share my passion for Enicar watches and its impact on the Chinese culture, as well as a look inside the classic AR160 movement. Enicar is a bra…

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Seiko 6602

I picked this up today pawn shopping. Paid 60. Everything on it runs.
Movement reads 6602-8050

General question: should the date be adjustable on its own or is the only way to adjust it by sending it around the hours twice for each day ( right now…

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First Longines

From time to time I get tips on watches from some of my friends. Last week a clock maker friend of mine said he had an Omega and Bulova that I might want. While sitting as his table I saw a pile of watches. On top was an old automatic Longines. He aske…

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