Fossil Rescue

[bobm12]

So I hesitated before posting this new topic since it is just to share a small repair experience. Not a big deal though and I have a little time to "chat".

 

In any case, a friend of mine brought me this Fossil watch ( I didn't take a before picture but below is the "during" picture and of course the final picture). Apparently the watch had been forgotten in a drawer somewhere: battery ran out, minute hand attached but moving loosely about and 3 tiny hour markers dancing inside. To make a story short, I took charge immediately applying first aid to the poor watch!

 

 

The watch after first aid applied:

 

 

And it live happily ever after... :woohoo-jumping-smiley-emoticon:

[WillFly]

Great job! What did you use to reapply the markers?

[bobm12]

Superglue!

[anilv]

when using any glue (or event paint for that matter), make sure it dries completely before sealing it up.

 

The fumes can cloud the inside of the crystal and also affect other parts.

 

Anil

[RosscoInOshawa]

Anil,

 

I inadvertantly ruined a rifle scope by trying to fix a continually loosening objective lens shroud with the smallest dab of CA glue, and it completely fogged the objective lens.

 

Probably within the confines of the small area the fumes collected in as it was on the outside and open to the surrounding air.

 

Thanks for the heads up relative to watch repair too!

 

Rossco

[Geo]

I'm not surprised you made a mess of the lens Ross, forensics use the fumes from that stuff to enhance fingerprint!

[bobm12]

Thank you Anil, I actually used the tiniest drop from the smaller oiler on each. Then it is just fast work since they dry quick. If they dry before set, it is impossible to fit them in their respective places. So, there was no actual waiting time. By the time the job is done, everything is dry and ready! I love superglue!

[RosscoInOshawa]

I'm not surprised you made a mess of the lens Ross, forensics use the fumes from that stuff to enhance fingerprint!

See, I developed that technique that they use on all the CSI type shows 20 years ago!  Way ahead of my time! :cool:

 

Rossco

[Lawson]

Nice work Bob.

[noirrac1j]

I get very nervous at the thought of even using the words glue+watch together....VERY nervous! :startle:

 

PS. Good work bob. I have a Fossil att he bottom of my watch box and I'd try glue on it if I had to!

Edited October 23, 2014 by noirrac1j

[clockboy]

My brother-in-law swears by UV glue.

He tells me he never uses shellac any more. He repairs pocket watches and uses UV every time.

My only concern is it reversible i.e. using it to secure a pallet stone and then need adjustments.

[Geo]

My brother-in-law swears by UV glue.

My only concern is it reversible i.e. using it to secure a pallet stone and then need adjustments.

That's a thought, put it in the dark and it goes soft??? :-)

[bobm12]

The problem with u.v. glue -- which I love, btw -- is that light should get at it from somewhere so when we are dealing with opaque materials (light won't go through), the glue won't solidify (no light = no catalyst). And no, Geo, after cured the dark won't soften it!!! Nice try!!  :)

 

Therefore my decision -- for lack of another glue at hand -- to use superglue, the one always at hand at home (I almost tried Elmer's glue...NOT!  :)  ). Not a recommended glue and there are other glues out there that do the same and cleaner job. I used microscopic amounts of superglue, - requiring total control and a minute applicator, not even an oiler, -- because of the multiple effect it might have....in general. 

[Vich]

I always wonder what the stuff is that the dentist uses for white fillings he puts a light source on it and it sets like concrete in seconds in a tooth cavity. Must be something we can use that for.

[bobm12]

I think there is a dentist around here that uses Rodico or something, my neighbour went there and now his teeth are turning green! Honest! Not joking!...well OK, maybe he just don't brush anymore who knows!

[clockboy]

My brother-law uses a nail setting UV machine such as below.

 

 

 

 

 

PS That is not his nails

Edited October 24, 2014 by clockboy

[Vich]

"Green Teeth" - some sort of "special" chewing baccy of a herbal nature ?  :cool:

 

Cheers,

 

Vic