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Otsuka Lotec Part 2: No. 6 & Shaping a Design Language

My favorite watch from Jiro Katayama

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Triovis Regulators. Is It a High End Thing?

Triovis Regulators.
(1)–Have you ever seen them before?
(2)–Have you ever tuned a watch with one?
(3)–What's your opinion of them compared to other regulator types you've worked with?
(4)–Is it something high end watch companies would use…

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Vintage LeCoultre – Needing to replace the sub second hand – how to measure?

Hello! Long time no post. I have a little bit of a less traveled question and I'm stuck in analysis paralysis. You all have been so helpful and so I'm hoping someone will just give me a swift kick and send me in the right direction. haha.

I…

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Otsuka Lotec Part 1: Jiro Katayama & the No. 5 KAI

Jiro Katayama, Otsuka Lotec, and the No. 5 KAI

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Balance Spring Tools

So I've made a bunch of mistakes early on into my amateur watchmaking hobby. I've spent a lot of unnecessary money thinking that I'd need certain things or to cut corners (wrongly)… only to find that I didn't need the brand name …

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Any precautions when removing hands with paper dial?

I have a Havaan Tuvali with a paper dial (with enamel outer ring). I really like this watch…except the handset. The dark silver hands get lost with the dark paper background.

I've ordered a set of polished silver hands to swap with. I'v…

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Watch Lapping and Restoration

Hello!

I am new here and would like to present my work on watch restoration. I was wondering if anyone is interested in how to get started in this field, how to make inexpensive machines and start professional watch restoration without a large financi…

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What determines the term “Master”

We've seen this term or label tossed about frequently, "Master" watchmaker.

So, what does that actually mean in the world of horology?

Is it years of service?
Working on many different makes and models?
The ability to make parts?
Mak…

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Waltham 1908 16s Winding stem Understanding

Hi all, So as stated in an older post, I'm trying the hobby of watchmaking and am enjoying it thus far. However, as recommended here, I picked up a few movements that were not working or sold as-is. I picked up to Walthams, one of which is a 16s…

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Any resources on stem conversions for pocket watches?

Ok so I'm working on a few 6s pocket watches that I'm converting as gifts to family and friends…. while learning and honing my skills.

Any information would be greatly appreciated! Also… if there are specific movement grades that you kno…

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