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Mainsprings and Winders

As a new hobbyist working on my second movement, I made a rookie mistake. In opening the mainspring barrel, the arbor was really holding on to the spring, and when I popped the lid, the mainspring exploded out.

My first option/preference would be to purchase a new/replacement mainspring, but I can’t find one for a Waltham 1802 series. That is the number stamped between the lugs as well as on the movement base itself. The inside diameter of the mainspring barrel is 9.0mm, the depth of the…

Mainsprings and Winders

Casio AMW320 second hand placement

Hello

I am new to watch collecting and repair. I am currently working on a Casio 358 “Arnie” AMW320C model. I have taken it apart for a cleaning and put in a new battery. Everything is working great and all I need to do is put the second hand back on….

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Any tips on how to paint a sweep seconds hand?

I have a sweep seconds hand that is 12.5mm long with a .25 mm hole that I want to paint black.
Im using enamel paint. I’ve tried using a super fine micro brush and I’ve tried dipping it, both resulted in bulged areas and an uneven coating.
Im going t…

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Chronometer grade ETA 2824-2 movement main spring Nivaflex NM replacement?

I've recently brought my watch with a chronometer grade ETA 2824-2 to service locally due to a sticky crown. I was unable to set the time easily and the crown is very tight when turning. The watch maker did a full service of the movement. While te…

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How to remove dial from Citizen 6100 quartz movement?

I need to remove the dial from an old citizen quartz watch. I believe the movement is a Citizen 6100. I believe the equivalent modern replacement for this movement is the Miyota GM02. I don’t see any area where the dial is connected to the movement. Is anyone familiar with this movement and do you know how to remove the dial? Is it possible that the dial is glued on to the movement. This is a citizen quartz watch from the early ’90s or the late ’80s.

Thanks for any help.

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I think I screwed up my first practice movement (11DP)

I've been interested in learning the skills to repair watch movements and I picked up a watch that wasn't doing so well with an 11dp movement. I wanted to take it apart and just see if I could get it back together as a realistic starting poin…

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Rookie Numbers and Hairspring Help

Good morning all,

Just getting started learning how to service basic movements and the numbers are in on my first few services. I’ve been following Alex Hamilton’s tutorials on the ST36 and I am using HP1300 / 9504 grease / 9415 / 9010. For cleaning, I use a basic Amazon ultrasonic cleaner with L&R cleaner and rinse, and Hexane for the balance and fork. Probably beginner’s luck, but my very first service turned out better than expected (more about follow-on problems below). Note that I…

Rookie Numbers and Hairspring Help

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Corrosion under the dial

I guys, how’s going on?

Im writing because i was servicing an old timex and it had a bit of corrosion under the dial (i feel humidity made that corrosion)

So i scratched the blue/green corrosion with my tweezers but im worried about how it can develop over the time.

Do you feel its safe to leave as is? Or better to apply something? Maybe nail polish?

Happy to hear your thoughts

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Corrosion under the dial

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Horotec screwdriver warning

Just a bit of a psa…

I recently bought the 5 piece horotec set shown in the picture and After my emails with horotec, I wanted to issue a little alert.

This set and screwdriver series, Horotec MSA 01.020-B are advertised across the internet as hav…

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Sourcing a compatible stem for Bulova Accutron Cal 242

Hi,

I had a maddening experience. I have misplaced the stem to the screw down crown for this watch. I scoured my rug and surrounding area.

Does anyone know whether generic stem with the right specs will substitute for a Bulova stem? In this case, I h…

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