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WOTB 3-22-25 quartz edition

Ya, like I’m any good at quartz movements!

Still, that’s what I’m doing today. Cleaning, changing batteries, polishing stuff up. They need attention too, right?

This last Timex expedition is nice, has a metal case, but the black is wearing off and I’d like some suggestions as to what I can use to darken it up.

This Gruen needed a new crystal and light brushing of the case and…

WOTB 3-22-25 quartz edition

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Restoration report of a vintage Junghans 687 for my dad. With pictures and video.

Hello watchbangers!

I am back again with another walkthrough of a project which I completed almost two years ago already now! Wow does time fly, I would love to regulate that to go a bit haha xD. Now as I fixed up a watch for my younger brother a few …

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Is a no date watch more reliable that a date feature?

Because fewer moving parts. Will it hold up better than a date?

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Cases that fit Orient 46943 Movement

Hi, I have an old Orient Blue Mako that still runs decently, but the day dial is broken. (This is after I tried to get it repaired one time)

So, if I remove the day dial button located at 1 o’clock position. What case or size case would fit this movem…

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Clean or replace buffing mop?

I scrape off my buffing mop with the cleaning rake but I was wondering if they could be cleaned or renewed instead of replaced? The washing machine is out of the question (married). Lol

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Do any of you use stsupply for watch parts?

I always try to support watch material houses when ordering parts.
But some places sure do make it hard to buy from them.

ST Supply – Watch Parts – Batteries – Bands – Tools ST Supply

Watch Parts and T…

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Usable 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 …

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Jump Hour Movement

Hello everyone!

I’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!

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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…

replacement crystal Elgin model 3

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Mainspring Sizing

I found a replacement mainspring on a site with a description of:

Mainspring 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 ?

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