I just got myself a 2254 and the bezel insert is wrongly alligned
look at picture, could i fix this myself or do i need to go to a watchmaker?
could this meens that the bezel insert is wrong or aftermarket?
Thank you!
Continue readingOmega Seamaster 120m 2311.21 (midsize) – Crown replacement
Greeting everyone,
I’m struggling to identify the part number for the gold crown on my 36mm quartz Omega Seamaster, reference 2311.21. Could you assist me in finding the correct watch part number so I can search for it? Do you think this is a componen…
Continue readingOmega Hamilton & co pocket watch
I received this really nice pocket watch today and can not seem to find any data on it. Did a search on the pocket watch data base as well as caliber corner and Bobs omega site.
Where can I find date and parts info for this watch?
It needs cleaning oil…
Bulova 5AD back from the dead
This is my first resurrection since starting this hobby. Skipped the large pocket watches and went right to the micro movements. Looks like she’ll be just fine……
Continue reading
Damaged coil in quartz chrono?
Changed the battery after maybe 6 months flat, now the right subdial is not working.
Was careful as always, but who knows. After last battery change it was working. its an a Eta 251.262 , I got it in 97-98.
timekeeping works, so option is either lea…
Continue readingHelp with watch movement replacement in a cheap watch
Hey guys and gals,
I am looking for help/advice on my situation. I see a watch design that I really like being sold at a night market in Thailand (bell and ross if you catch my drift). I know that the automatic movement it comes with is probably prone…
Continue readingQuestions regarding older quartz movements
I have two older quartz watches that seem to want to run, but don’t.
What I mean is that I can see the gear train moving back and forth, but will not actually run.
I’ve replaced the battery, cleaned off the contacts, but that’s it so far.
The oil on the pivots is dry, so I know that needs to be addressed.
I don’t know much about quartz movements, so I figured I’d ask here before I start taking things apart.
Do you think just a general cleaning could have a chance of fixing the issue, or is…
Continue readingWhat I mean is that I can see the gear train moving back and forth, but will not actually run.
I’ve replaced the battery, cleaned off the contacts, but that’s it so far.
The oil on the pivots is dry, so I know that needs to be addressed.
I don’t know much about quartz movements, so I figured I’d ask here before I start taking things apart.
Do you think just a general cleaning could have a chance of fixing the issue, or is…
You vs. ChatGPT – Rolex 1220 and 1210 parts interchangeability
Hey mates
I’m trying to find out whether the lower balance shock absorber of 1220-7931 is interchangeable with 1210-7611
oddly the parts number are different
but ChatGPT insists they are interchangeable 🤪🤪🤪
Appreciate your help
Continue readingFinally fixed this nice blue dialed Seiko 7006A!
I’ve been working off and on, on this nice blue dialed Seiko 7006A watch for almost 3 months now. It took me quite a bit of head scratching and help from some of you to figure what was wrong and how to fix it.
Continue readingIt had very low amplitude but a really fast rate and the balance would stop when placed in the dial up position.
This will all sound simple now that it’s fixed, but when faced with it, it was a head scratcher for me.
First off, the mainspring arbor hole in the mainplate was worn to…
New old watch tools!
I just bought a small lot of vintage watchmakers tools and gadgets. Most of these are self explanatory, all are interesting and useful, but this first one I’m not sure what it’s used for (to be honest).
Continue reading
I just found my roller table clamp, now another one ends up on my bench…sweet!
Glass tube oilers. I’ll have to soak them to…
