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Thanks! Based on the features of this watch and the specs listed on ranfft I'm going to look at the 2778, as well as the video you shared! Everyone else, thanks for the thoughts and encouragement! I think I'm going to dive in to mainspring winding before I get too deep. I'm not adverse to just ordering a replacement from cousins (or their canadian equivalent). That'll depend on what I learn! Regarding The World of Lube I see that being full of twists and turns, and opinions as varied as the people presenting them. I know a service manual is likely to say us this lube only, or the watch will explode! but if I combine the manual with reasonable or equivalent flexibility I should hit a happy medium between what works and what's perfect.

I got this magnet tool at a local hardware store. Has a 12" wide head. Meant to pickup nuts, bolts, nails, and so on in a workshop or work site, but works well on finding steel watch parts. With the telescoping handle, I don't even need to get down on my hands and knees.

Hello all! My name is Garrett and located in PA, USA. I've been into watches since I was a child and in my mid 20's (Currently 39) wanted to get into watch restoration and maintenance / repair. In the early 2000's, I decided to take a few online courses on servicing an eta 2801 as well as joined the NAWCC. I bought some basic watch tools as I was still in college and working as an intern, so money had priorities elsewhere. I was hooked, but turned off on the expense it was required to acquire the necessary tools. My backup plan while I was starting my career (IT / High Performance Computing) was to go to watch making school. Well 15+ years later my career took off for the best and I am now at a point in my life that I have income to spend money on good tools to get back into the hobby as I put off working on watches during that time to focus on other areas of my life and hobbies. I have a pretty nice watch collection (to me) and also like to collect pocket watches. My admiration for pocket watches is due to the art, ingenuity, and craftsmanship that went into them. They are truly a beauty to be hold. My focus right now is to start learning on pocket watches to service and repair as needed and then move to the smaller watch movements. The past month or two, I have been slowly picking up tools with the hopes of starting to service my first pocket watch (Waltham Model 1892 Appleton Tracey 17j) that was from my grandparents after they had passed. Before I start work on that, I will be practicing on a few cheap seagull st3600 movements. I apologize for the rambling, but in the end, just wanted to say hi and hope to be an active member of the forum (even if it is just lirking). I have been a huge fan of Mark Lovic's youtube channel for many years and plan on signing up for his courses. - Garrett

Thank you all. I've worked hard to own what I have and appreciate every moment of it. For the pocket watches, I hope to own more to the collection, want to keep the history going with such beautiful timepieces. I hope my son can appreciate them as much as I do some day. I hope the C9 will hold up, I do not wear it often, but have always been a fan of moonphase and complicated calendar movements. I do like the new Moonglow version that Christopher Ward has out.

Once I get the set, cleaned up and assessed, I will post an update. I am excited to have piece of history added to my tools and give it purpose again.

No, as it is cheaper to replace the broken ones rather than the development and production of new ones that won't break. The way of the world, I'm afraid.

Some quick and dirty shots of my current collection. From Left to Right: Waltham Appleton Tracey Model 1897 that was inherited from my grandparents. Needs to be serviced and restored. Hamilton 992B Bottom three were recently acquired and will be serviced as well when I get the courage. Hamilton 992 16s 21j in salesman dase Illinois Bunn Special 16s 21j in salesman case Elgin Father Time 16s 21j in salesman case As you can see, my area of collection is focused on salesman case watches. Which I have always been fascinated by and love to be able to look at the craftsmanship of the movements. My watch collection: Frome left to rignt: Omega Speedmaster Professional Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Stowa Antea Klassik Longines Master Collection Damasko DC56 Christopher Ward C9 Moonphase Christopher Ward C8 Power Reserve Christopher Ward C9 Harrison 5-Day From left to right: Bulova Lunar Pilot Archemede Pilot 42 Seagull Nomor / Stowa homage Hamilton Khaki King Luminox Invicta Diver - ETA 2824 Unmarked watch built using ETA2801 when I did my watch course some years ago using parts from Ofei, etc Davosa with Unitas 6497 Citizen Nighthawk - Garrett

gpraceman. Oooops. Misread your location. Thought Highlands was in my area, Scotland. Did not realise it was continued on the second line in conjunction with Ranch. Dyslexia rules. KO.

I just saw this on ebay and picked it up. It looks fairly complete and in decent condition with some cleaning needed to get them looking great. Did I do well or make a mistake? The previous listing looks to have been available since beginning of August and after looking at previous sales, looks to be on the higher side. So when I saw the Moseley available, it looked fairly complete maybe with a piece or two broken and in decent shape. https://www.ebay.com/itm/145314437968

Eyup Nobby. Here's a collet comparison chart for you to look at.

…that’s for recovering your ice auger from the lake…well, someone else’s ice auger since you’d NEVER let your ice auger fall in the hole. Never…

Which hardware store? Is it a national name? Want one, want one, want one. Little watch shop. Did you get your tool? I'm having a break day. Tooth extraction, and all I am getting is 'pings', so I have stopped for a few days.

I have it too

I'll just say that this is just another corporate scam to generate revenue hidden behind a current social trend. Since they state you can send in "Any watch" I pose a scenario such as this. "Little Johnny" wants to help his mom by getting her a 20% off coupon for a new watch for Christmas. So he figures hey there is that old pocket watch hanging in that glass dome in the family room. Why not send that in? You know the one from his great grand father that is cased in 18K and has a name like "BALL" on the face. does that watch get RECIRCLED? Oh yeah right into some ones collection! Geez guess I have become an old fault finder.

Hey matey, I haven't heard of that particular brand but tbh i think you were just asking trouble

Tell me about it mate, 25 years on and 3 stone heavier has really ballsed up my flamenco

Shouldn't be that expensive but it is Rolex. Remove the bezel, replace the spring and refit the bezel.

Bezel retaining spring, if not then Bond's miniature radio receiver aerial, look for a red ejector button

Hello and welcome from Leeds, England.

Similar rules to which i employed when i started, if it revolves oil it, if it slides grease it. If its a small pivot use thin oil , if its an arbor use thick oil, anything inbetween use some viscosity inbetween ( much more to consider than this but its a start ). Practice and advice along the way will help you refine this very basic guideline. Lubrication is a huge subject that can cause controversy and getting it right as regards to accurate placement and correct amount makes a big difference in how the watch will perform, not just in the long run but effects can become apparent quickly if your oiling practice lacks precision.

Thank you Jon for the excellent advice! Ill have a good look under the microscope to confirm.

Yes thats right, You get a micrometer action by turning the nut ( see pic) , so to micro-inch towards the ideal ID for the canon pinion and avoid overtightening. I Keep testing the fit as I tighten the CP and grease the arbour.

Hello all, I replaced the battery of an Invicta watch, and I could not remember if the inside had this odd plastic reinforcement or not. I think it came from the watch, but I can't figure out how to fit it in and close the case. I've had no success with a general online search, so I'm hoping someone here would have some experience with this. I could put the back on without the odd piece, but I'm afraid that some damage could occur to the watch without the piece in place. Thanks in advance!

It appears to fit with the pegs pointing down in to the watch and the longest of the curved tabs in the vicinity of the winding stem. Proceed with caution, these things break very easily.

That was said above already. BTW we have a section where it's considered polite for new members to introduce themselves.