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Continue readingUsable mainspring?
Hi guys, someone know if that mainspring is still usable?
I serviced an old poljot and when i dissassembled the mainspring i feel i assembled wrong. So now it have this shape.
First it was ok (when i dissassembled it). Can i still use this one?
Its …
Continue readingJump Hour Movement
Hello everyone!
Continue readingI’m embarking on a watch project and I’m particularly drawn to incorporating a jump hour movement. While I’ve noticed there are numerous Swiss-made options, they tend to come with a hefty price tag! Are there any other third-party movements available that offer a jumping hour or even a jumping hour and minutes feature?
Your insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
replacement crystal Elgin model 3
I unfortunately cracked the crystal on an Elgin model 3 that was passed down to me. The serial number is 28103750. When I try to launch searches based on the information I find for this serial number on pocketwatchdatabase.com (newbies not allowed to insert links), I come up with close-but-not-quite. For example, the detail on the rim does not match (see attached image). I don’t know how to narrow my search. I am definitely in over my head. Any help from pros and enthusiasts would be…
Continue readingMainspring Sizing
I found a replacement mainspring on a site with a description of:
Continue readingMainspring 0.95 x 0.115 x 380 x 10.0
I imagine thickness, width and length but what is the extra parameter ?
& I’m assuming this is in millimeters ?
Wyler calibre identification
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I was hoping some might be able to assist with identifying this Wyler backwinder (though I think there is also an automatic ‘pump’ version of this calibre. It runs however has a badly worn balance pivot, so I’m hoping to christen which movement it is so I can either find a balance staff or, if required a replacement incaflex balance, however there is very…
Grand feu
Greetings,fellow forum members.
You will see the results of many year’s work below.
100% hot enamal on a copper plate.
The picture is black enamal as well.
Continue readingYou will see the results of many year’s work below.
100% hot enamal on a copper plate.
The picture is black enamal as well.
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…
Continue readingDial 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…
Continue readingPanerai 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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