Hi all,

I have a vintage (c. 1980 something) non-running IWC with a JLC calibre 602 quartz movement (photos of the watch below).
I just got it returned from IWC as they wanted an astonishing amount of cash to 'rebuild the movement' as it has…

My Islander Calabro bezel locked up on me this morning. From what I’ve read it is probably a bent spring. I watched a video on repairing and it demonstrated removing the bezel. Apparently the Calabro is a snap-on bezel, but it sure seem difficult to…

I posted this on SCWF but thought it might be useful for others attempting a Diashock spring removal for the first time. I have added the useful tips that came back to the original post. As part of a 6309 movement dismantling I tackled my first Diasho…

Th…

Omega Cal 1337 Quartz Movement – I repaired (or so I thought) my first full movement from spare parts from not working movements. Everything seems to be running smoothly except its running probably 5-8 seconds fast. My research says this is due to ma…

There are many videos out there, and stories from watchmakers, about at least starting the removal of a fixed bezel, on any watch, by inserting a razor. But my question is, why is adding a bit of lubrication to the blade never mentioned. Wouldn’t this …

I love this watch (Ref 231.10.39.21.03.002), but I find the crystal glare a bit much which takes away from the beautiful dial. Has anyone ever replaced an Aqua Terra crystal with one with better anti-reflective coating?

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It might sound crazy but I wonder if that’s feasible to put non-Timex movement in it and if there are Swiss, Japanese, or any kind of movements that can fit into my vintage Timex Mercury? I’m wondering because since older Timex movements are notoriousl…

Evening Omega Forums,

I had just received my watch back (Ref 2551.80) from Omega's service and noticed that the crown tube does not have external threads on them.

The crown still screws in though so I'm assuming the threads are on the insid…

Thought I read that it was a copy of the Peseux 260 movement and has been mentioned a few times on the forum.

Not sure on running condition (don't own any), but large balance

Think this Google searched one was spiced up to make it nicer. Blued …