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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: WUSF6 Watchmakers of the World Watch Tour

    Started by dirtvictim, September 2nd, 2010
    26 Pages •
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    pithy
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Getting Started: Guide to Watchmaking Tools

    Started by vbomega, May 7th, 2012
    7 Pages •
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    14 Attachment(s)
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    Misterpeter
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  3. Video Sticky Thread Sticky: How a Mechanical Watch works

    Started by Ernie Romers, November 7th, 2012
    barrel, escapement, lever, mainspring, watch, watchmaking, wheel, works
    • Replies: 5
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    jbenham1
    March 13th, 2013 Go to last post

  1. Tools question

    Started by ceph, 14 Minutes Ago
    1 Attachment(s)
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    ceph
    14 Minutes Ago Go to last post

  2. Drying Cleaned Parts

    Started by ETime, 1 Day Ago
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 11
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    GeneJockey
    30 Minutes Ago Go to last post

  3. Would really like some help deciding on his! (lathe/work centre)

    Started by gibez, 6 Hours Ago
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 108
    mars-red
    31 Minutes Ago Go to last post

  4. Question about removing stem from mechanical watch.

    Started by TimeWanderer, 1 Day Ago
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 93
    xzqt
    4 Hours Ago Go to last post

  5. Chronograph Seconds / Register hand replacement

    Started by jnash, 5 Hours Ago
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 43
    jnash
    5 Hours Ago Go to last post

  6. My valjoux 7750 auto winding is not working too well.

    Started by my beat rate, 1 Week Ago
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 236
    my beat rate
    10 Hours Ago Go to last post

  7. Pressure testing

    Started by I-3watches, 2 Days Ago
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 254
    I-3watches
    11 Hours Ago Go to last post

  8. Slightly Misshapen Hairspring - Fixable?

    Started by svorkoetter, 2 Weeks Ago
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 408
    svorkoetter
    18 Hours Ago Go to last post

  9. Citizen 3802A module cross reference

    Started by ScurvyLubber, 23 Hours Ago
    3802a cross reference
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 97
    ScurvyLubber
    23 Hours Ago Go to last post

  10. Ultrasonic magnetizing parts?

    Started by ETime, 1 Week Ago
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 230
    lp1974
    1 Day Ago Go to last post

  11. Angry How is the date wheel fixed?? Rolex 1065 movement

    Started by Arcticboy, 1 Day Ago
    date wheel, rolex 1065 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 86
    Arcticboy
    1 Day Ago Go to last post

  12. Buffing/Polishing and Finish

    Started by doomguy10011, 1 Week Ago
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 310
    emso
    1 Day Ago Go to last post

  13. Where to buy parts?

    Started by burauzaa, 6 Days Ago
    6923, crown, parts, seiko, supplier
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 319
    Eeeb
    2 Days Ago Go to last post

  14. Chrono advise

    Started by I-3watches, 2 Days Ago
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 148
    xzqt
    2 Days Ago Go to last post

  15. Question for Hamilton Experts

    Started by vbomega, July 12th, 2012
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 514
    Eeeb
    2 Days Ago Go to last post

  16. Seiko and Bulova projects

    Started by Preston, 2 Days Ago
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 114
    Preston
    2 Days Ago Go to last post

  17. Basic Tools for a Watch Enthusiast (with Pictures)

    Started by npgatech, 5 Days Ago
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 288
    ddkhalaji
    3 Days Ago Go to last post

  18. UG263 Lift Angle?

    Started by ETime, 3 Days Ago
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 127
    ETime
    3 Days Ago Go to last post

  19. Question about filing

    Started by ddkhalaji, 4 Days Ago
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 184
    ddkhalaji
    3 Days Ago Go to last post

  20. Watches with tritium tubes and movements modifications

    Started by adotti, 5 Days Ago
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 201
    adotti
    4 Days Ago Go to last post

  21. Sapphire crystal chip

    Started by Steelhead22, 5 Days Ago
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 156
    apprentice_nick
    4 Days Ago Go to last post

  22. Unitas case 42mm or less

    Started by dm_chm, 5 Days Ago
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 124
    dm_chm
    5 Days Ago Go to last post

  23. Valjoux 7750 running fast

    Started by chpprguy, 5 Days Ago
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 165
    chpprguy
    5 Days Ago Go to last post

  24. Restoring rusty watch hands

    Started by Erik_H, June 24th, 2011
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,413
    Ben_hutcherson
    5 Days Ago Go to last post

  25. Watchmaker mistake, please give immediate advice how to handle it

    Started by solaris22, January 28th, 2013
    5 Pages •
    1 2 3 4 5
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 3,043
    renowatchmen
    6 Days Ago Go to last post

  26. Watch cases for Miyota movements?!

    Started by Keith W, 2 Weeks Ago
    case, miyota
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 200
    renowatchmen
    6 Days Ago Go to last post

  27. Repaint hands

    Started by ehou333, August 7th, 2010
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 1,381
    luisimo
    6 Days Ago Go to last post

  28. need advice for seiko crystal removal problem

    Started by artie in miami, 1 Week Ago
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 257
    Dave S
    6 Days Ago Go to last post

  29. Documentaries

    Started by SirTravis, 1 Week Ago
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 171
    Misterpeter
    1 Week Ago Go to last post

  30. Screw down case back

    Started by I-3watches, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 271
    xzqt
    1 Week Ago Go to last post

  31. Change second hand??

    Started by Emmett22, 1 Week Ago
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 207
    watchma
    1 Week Ago Go to last post

  32. Pierce 134 help required

    Started by jnash, 1 Week Ago
    pierce 134 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 147
    jnash
    1 Week Ago Go to last post

  33. AR coating?

    Started by stijn_b, January 28th, 2013
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 519
    DuDro
    1 Week Ago Go to last post

  34. Benrus Power Reserve DO 134 (A S 1523N) indicator moves in wrong direction?

    Started by ROBERT SUTHER JR, 1 Week Ago
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 152
    ROBERT SUTHER JR
    1 Week Ago Go to last post

  35. Demagnetizer options

    Started by hiboost, November 3rd, 2012
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 634
    ETime
    1 Week Ago Go to last post

  36. IWC spare parts

    Started by emso, June 11th, 2012
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 692
    Yaakov
    1 Week Ago Go to last post

  37. Modding an ETA 2836 to GMT

    Started by my beat rate, 1 Week Ago
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 139
    my beat rate
    1 Week Ago Go to last post

  38. Replacing gaskets

    Started by I-3watches, 1 Week Ago
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 226
    Misterpeter
    1 Week Ago Go to last post

  39. Watchmaking Student Blog

    Started by zzmiller, April 15th, 2013
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 1,026
    YamTEKK
    1 Week Ago Go to last post

  40. Is there a shortage of watchmakers in the U.S.?

    Started by stanrod, April 8th, 2013
    5 Pages •
    1 2 3 4 5
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 1,833
    emso
    1 Week Ago Go to last post

  41. Orient Mako 469 movement, is it worth the price of repair?

    Started by Katobaggins, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 288
    rain125
    1 Week Ago Go to last post

  42. Has anyone used elma chrono clean 1:20 if so what did you think of it?

    Started by htpcorsica, 1 Week Ago
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 143
    emso
    1 Week Ago Go to last post

  43. "The Solutions" (www.thesolutions.ch) - Has anyone worked with them before?

    Started by SDKESQ, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 180
    SDKESQ
    1 Week Ago Go to last post

  44. Confused Gold plating and more

    Started by alexgg, April 16th, 2013
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 495
    Jose5
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  45. Trying to locate an ISA movement of obscure origin.

    Started by J.D.B., 3 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 276
    J.D.B.
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  46. Confused ETA 2824-2 cp/hw/mw heights H1-H6?

    Started by Intrinsic Factor, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 163
    pithy
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  47. Ofrei case#1 with a Miyota movement?

    Started by spazthecat, December 21st, 2012
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 814
    Dave S
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  48. Bore clearance for Saphire crystal

    Started by CH007, December 16th, 2012
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 442
    pithy
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  49. Question: Cylinder escapement balance amplitudes?

    Started by Dave S, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 195
    Dave S
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  50. More Practice

    Started by Dave S, 3 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 242
    mars-red
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  51. Watchmaking school need help

    Started by mrmattcat78, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 276
    Misterpeter
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  52. replacing a non working quartz movement with an automatic

    Started by jose.roberto.lizama, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 162
    kset51
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  53. Blasted into brushed finish?

    Started by tophotdog, 4 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 240
    Das Gaus
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  54. New Komandirskie? Just saw this at Chistopol City. Actually looks quite nice.

    Started by TimeWanderer, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 120
    TimeWanderer
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  55. Pin vice or pliers to remove/attach stem crown?

    Started by Keith W, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 211
    apprentice_nick
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  56. Proper battery replacement

    Started by I-3watches, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 177
    Misterpeter
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  57. Removing snap down case back

    Started by I-3watches, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 194
    apprentice_nick
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  58. Regulation: Why the discrepancy?

    Started by Barry H, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 199
    emso
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  59. Setting wheel question

    Started by my beat rate, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 186
    my beat rate
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  60. New Bergeron Screwdrivers

    Started by johncawt, March 14th, 2012
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 1,951
    horohorn
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  61. trouble regulating an Orient Ray - any ideas?

    Started by LesserBlackDog, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 199
    Roland Ranfft
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  62. learn me metal casting for G shock bezels

    Started by thunderzy, March 14th, 2013
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 723
    thunderzy
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  63. Most common batteries to keep in stock

    Started by I-3watches, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 208
    Misterpeter
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  64. Big Date and 2nd Time Zone at 3 and 9 o'clock Movements?

    Started by TempusExMachina, 2 Weeks Ago
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 113
    TempusExMachina
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  65. Swatch account - Mido Aquadura

    Started by Mirius, 2 Weeks Ago
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 183
    Mirius
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  66. Tickoprint: The Movie (coming to an IMax Theater near you June 2013)

    Started by pithy, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 212
    pithy
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  67. Dealing with barrel shakes

    Started by kanikune, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 79
    kanikune
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  68. Part time watchmaking courses

    Started by piemuncher, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 358
    MikeTheWatchGuy
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  69. Picture Mechanical movements: TECHNOTIME TT 791 and TT 738

    Started by Ernie Romers, February 11th, 2012
    baselworld, movement, technotime, watch 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,296
    mirelay
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  70. Watch case back won't screw close

    Started by Haggai, 3 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 187
    pithy
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  71. 0.5mm dial thickness.

    Started by jbenham1, 2 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 160
    jbenham1
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  72. What would it take to remove the date setting on my crown?

    Started by Drop of a Hat, 3 Weeks Ago
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 230
    emso
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  73. Felca part?

    Started by bbc0, 3 Weeks Ago
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 363
    bbc0
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  74. Russia diver parts - where to find ?

    Started by xzqt, 3 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 151
    xzqt
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  75. How to remove "gold" plating on SS watch

    Started by Watch Noob, November 20th, 2010
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,854
    kontai69
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  76. Cartier Pasha Watch Cosmetic Damage - Road Rash

    Started by cartierloversandiego, 3 Weeks Ago
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 253
    Archer
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  77. Where to get mvt parts for DM10 (mvt looks like eta 2836 but it's not)

    Started by Vicc, 3 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 143
    Archer
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  78. Help the noob make a Frankenstein!

    Started by cuica, 3 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 241
    LCheapo
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  79. Dial refinishing in the US

    Started by Vicc, 3 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 169
    DragonDan
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  80. Elgin "Jitterbug" Questions

    Started by GeneJockey, 3 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 140
    GeneJockey
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  81. Movement ID

    Started by bspargo, 3 Weeks Ago
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 276
    bspargo
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  82. Very basic servicing question..

    Started by gtuck, 4 Weeks Ago
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 520
    xzqt
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  83. Adventures in watch regulating or how I screwed up another watch

    Started by TimeWanderer, 3 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 379
    pithy
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  84. Question demagnetizing question

    Started by LCheapo, December 27th, 2010
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,154
    Citizen V
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  85. Trying to find a movement schematic, Orient 48320

    Started by DaMann, 3 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 92
    DaMann
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  86. OVT7: How does your oil stack up? (Too thick? Or too thin?)

    Started by pithy, 3 Weeks Ago
    etsyntha, moebius, novostar, nye, tillwich 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 209
    pithy
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  87. Ronda Balance Staff Box

    Started by jnash, 4 Weeks Ago
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 279
    jnash
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  88. Why are all the broken watches I find fully wound?

    Started by Dave S, 4 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 490
    JackW
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  89. dial conservation

    Started by tomshep, December 7th, 2009
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 820
    TimeWanderer
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  90. Question Electric, but not quartz-timed?

    Started by k_sze, April 4th, 2013
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 516
    bertilson
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  91. First 6498 build: hour wheel compression spring orientation?

    Started by Keith W, 4 Weeks Ago
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    6498, hour wheel
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 551
    Keith W
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  92. Newbie: new movement in hand, confused about stem

    Started by Keith W, 4 Weeks Ago
    6497, 6498, movement, stem
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 209
    Keith W
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  93. 2824 running 15 seconds "behind" per minute, not slow

    Started by Vicc, 4 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 258
    Vicc
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  94. What is the name of the "shaft" that is pressed into the center hole?

    Started by tmr5555, 4 Weeks Ago
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 313
    DragonDan
    4 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  95. Quartz mystery

    Started by kanikune, April 9th, 2013
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 392
    pithy
    4 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  96. Oil Viscosity Question

    Started by svorkoetter, 4 Weeks Ago
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 204
    kanikune
    4 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  97. Curse watch project

    Started by Triton9, 4 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 292
    jnash
    4 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  98. First time watch mod... what tools?

    Started by shopkins82, 4 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 244
    Triton9
    4 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  99. Where to buy certain watch parts

    Started by KonradUtterback, 4 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 221
    LCheapo
    4 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  100. Movement size vs Case size question. I'm new here!

    Started by KonradUtterback, 4 Weeks Ago
    case, movement
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 175
    LCheapo
    4 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  101. Cracked Third Wheel Jewel

    Started by Paleotime, 4 Weeks Ago
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 142
    Paleotime
    4 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  102. New Tool :)

    Started by Dave S, 4 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 169
    joeuk
    4 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  103. Nicest broken watch so far

    Started by Dave S, 4 Weeks Ago
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 280
    GeneJockey
    4 Weeks Ago Go to last post

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