I'm trying to find information about a random watch movement I've had for some time. The only markings on the movement are:
SWISS SEVENTEEN
17 JEWELS
SEMAG
And then on another bridge:
UNADJUSTED
AV
Does anybody know where I can find info…
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Looking for a donor FE4610, 11, or 12 movement to purchase. message me if you have one available.
thx!
Continue readingI made a watch crown out of natural green jasper.
The phone's camera distorts the colors. In the first two photos, the colors are accurate.
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Continue readingAs I've been getting into watchmaking as a hobby, I've wanted to post a thread similar to this probably a dozen or more times, but I knew that the most likely answer was that I simply poor hygiene or lubrication, since it took me a while to g…
Continue readingTLR ???
Do NOT get into watch-making
You need a few basic tools, and a few things in your space between your ears, and that includes geometry, and the lingo that describes it.
You do not need to learn Greek, but you need to know the terms in use.
I…
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I have recently taking the plunge and started the process of building a KiwiCleaner UberKiwi. It will definitely be overkill for my needs, but I am viewing it as an interesting project to gain experience in 3D printing and electronics; neither…
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I was working on my first Omega ever recently and ran into a bit of a road bump. The movement in question is this Omega 520. Long story short, the pivot of the escape wheel broke off during reassembly. Its a pretty obscure movement from wha…
Continue readingHi all,
Anyone else having issues using the JB legacy parts database? When I select it a blank page opens and it says loading, but doesn’t load.
Mike
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