This is something that is considered anachronistic. But not at Montblanc owned Minerva manufacture. They still manufacture and vibrate hairsprings there. I was lucky to visit the manufacture and the workshop exactly one year ago.
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Continue readingGrand Seiko is pulling me back in with the SLGW003.
Continue readingI recently overhauled a Sellita and replaced the wheels, as advised, with good results. I have a Seagull ST2130 that shares the same architecture with the two Swiss movements. I’m planning to tear down that movement and give it an overhaul too, but I’m not planning to…
lubrication of reversing wheels — ETA 2824-2, Sellita SW200-1 and similar movements
A few months ago, I bought several Accutron 214 Index Wheels and posted a thread showing them and my 214s off. I want to get a few 218s (just for completeness) and figured I should buy some index wheels as they are getting scarce and are the first part…
Continue readingHow is This Even Possible?! Christopher Ward impresses again with the C12 Loco
Continue readingRolex 1978 model 1603, just got it.
I have the correct 1.2 T flat head screw drivers. I have tried the lighter to heat the link, heat gun, and acetone bath (three days). I have tried penetrating oil. I was able to remove two of four stuck screws. Two …
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Will a timegrapher provide usable accuracy readings for a Ulysse Nardin Freak X?
I know the traditional freak watches are significantly different that typical movements, but the Freak X has a mechanism that resembles a balance spring and escapement me…
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