Watch hands hole diameter too small

Hi guys, just noticed that my watch hands are a bit too small theyre .18 instead of .20. Just wondering on how I can increase the diameter of the holes. Not sure if I’d need to buy a staking set or if there’s another way. Any help would be greatly appr…

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Dial for a ETA 2842

I am attempting to put together my own watch. Not a complete tear down but kind of plug and play watch. I have aquired a 2842 movement and a case that I think might work. My question is about the dial. I want a plane black dial with nothing on it. I ha…

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Panerai 183 stem issue

The watch is a PAM 183 hand-wound watch. I am able to wind the watch however when I go to set the time the stem will pull completely out of the movement.

Please bear with me…

Sent watch to respectable repair shop in NYC; was charged for a full servic…

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Omega 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…

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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…

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Questions 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…

Questions regarding older quartz movements

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