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1. ST1686 Barrel and Mainspring Question

   By akira7799, January 20
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   • Knebo
   • January 21

2. Help with a worn barrel bridge- Slava 2427

   By WeekendClocker, March 18
   • 11 replies
   • 418 views
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   • WeekendClocker
   • March 18

3. Newbie needs help

   By Watchnutty, September 27, 2022
   • 10 replies
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   • MechanicMike
   • October 10, 2022

4. Helicopter effect - what causes and how to solve?

   By brunomartins, October 17, 2022
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   • gbyleveldt
   • October 18, 2022

5. Smiths Empire/Second Sweep Disassembly

   By rehajm, December 9, 2022
   • 10 replies
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   • rehajm
   • February 2, 2023

6. Bridle not attached to the mainspring

   By signcarver, December 13, 2022
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   • fellerts
   • December 18, 2022

7. Help needed with a Folex.

   By DrLazer, December 30, 2022
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   • Kalanag
   • January 6, 2023

8. Seiko 6309A Pallet fork not locking?

   By BillM, January 13, 2023
   • 10 replies
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   • BillM
   • January 19, 2023

9. Figuring Out Parts

   By MarvinsP32, February 8, 2023
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   • MarvinsP32
   • February 13, 2023

10. Waltham No. 610 (1908) movement

    By kd8tzc, March 24, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • RichardHarris123
    • March 25, 2023

11. How to open this barrel?

    By gpraceman, April 7, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • Neverenoughwatches
    • April 7, 2023

12. How to dress distorted brass tweezers

    By kd8tzc, April 27, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • kd8tzc
    • May 2, 2023

13. Case back removal

    By Mike78, June 27, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • Mike78
    • July 5, 2023

14. Beat me with your rhythm stick

    By DrHWO, August 4, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • DrHWO
    • August 5, 2023

15. Is there a list of watch makes I should look out for?

    By dazzystar, August 31, 2023
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    • tomh207
    • September 1, 2023

16. How do I resize this bracelet?

    By MikeCam, September 27, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • MikeCam
    • September 29, 2023

17. Centre wheel not flat, rubbing on barrel. Best course of action?

    By fellerts, October 9, 2023
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    • fellerts
    • October 13, 2023

18. Watch working fine but stops before the end of power reserve

    By brunomartins, October 18, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • brunomartins
    • November 7, 2023

19. Jaeger Le Coultre Caliber 468 Breguet Hairsprings? Are they all the same?

    By onlyhandswatchrepair, October 20, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • onlyhandswatchrepair
    • October 28, 2023

20. repair The winding stem on an ETA 2893-2

    By Erichall, November 25, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • eccentric59
    • November 25, 2023

21. Watch running fast after rebuild including changing balance cock/wheel

    By lee1979, November 28, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • rossjackson01
    • December 9, 2023

22. The "center wheel"

    By RobBrandywine, January 23, 2024
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    • Zandr
    • January 23, 2024

23. Moisture droplets after L&R, isopropyl etc

    By JeremyLaurenson, February 15, 2024
    • 10 replies
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    • BillM
    • February 29, 2024

24. Date wheel shenanegans on ETA 2836

    By JeremyLaurenson, February 17, 2024
    • 10 replies
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    • Klassiker
    • February 21, 2024

25. Tag Heuer 2000 - faulty crown or faulty stem ?

    By Jojotime, March 11, 2024
    • 10 replies
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    • CYCLOPS
    • July 4, 2024