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    Why do we repair watches?

    I ended repairing my watches cause i found out it was in a way a piece of my life Had my first watch given to me by my dad Another by my grandfather for passing my exams Another by my mum while I was at University Another by my wife as engagement gift One that was given to me by my mother in law...
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    Why do we repair watches?

    Hi In fact I was asking myself the question why I got into repairing watches. The logical thing would have been to get something new that gives one the time when required. Instead I find myself attached to old pieces with scratches and not functioning. For me as long as its back functioning...
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    Why do we repair watches?

    So watch repair today is a luxury. Or a hobby for some of us.
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    Glue type for watch dial

    Hi My apologies for wrongly expressing myself. In fact the "hour marks on a dial" got detached. I wanted to glue them back. Gorilla glue is just a make I found on the Cousins website. I know there are special glues for the hour marks but I don't have those at hand. Thanks again
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    Why do we repair watches?

    In fact i was asking a question i find puzzled me. I ended taking a swiss watch to the dealer. They quoted a price that at first i thought was high. Now i realized not that much. I ended spending much more fixing watches. Though i must say I didn't stop at one but repaired a few. Now want to fix...
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    Removing Scratches from case

    If it wasn't gold something i had suggest polishing with diamond paste. I got quite good results
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    Glue type for watch dial

    Hi Just wondering if i can use gorilla glue to stick back parts on a watch dial. Not the super glue but the normal gorilla glue
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    Why do we repair watches?

    Hi I have come to ask myself the question why we repair watches? Watches (some) are so cheap and lots of time easier to replace a movement. Is it just cause we love a piece of history It reminds us of someone. A work of art
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    Watch box organiser mould issues

    Thank you all. Unfortunately it's a box that has been finished with some sort of fabric that comes in watch boxes. I think it's sweat after wearing the watch that causes the issue
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    Replacement movement Seiko 14c

    I got a hattori vc10 standard hand and long hand. Not too sure which one. I will have to open the watch
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    Replacement movement Seiko 14c

    Hi After being successful with a Seiko 5y32a i decided to have a go at this old watch. A seiko 14c. But this one is even harder no info on size available. Can anyone suggest an alternative movement? Thank you
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    Replacement for Seiko movement 5Y32A

    Hi I was able to find a movement to replace the 5Y32A I used the Hatorri VX32.
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    Holding a quartz motor

    Hi I used double sided tape. There is no washer on that particular movement and was just surprised when i received it. I made a diy clock from an ice cream cup and my kids did no want to believe it was a real clock. Unfortunately they did not want the work of art in the living room :)
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    Holding a quartz motor

    Hi Thank you. Was wondering if i missed something. I came with almost same conclusion that I need glue to fix it.
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    Holding a quartz motor

    Hi I'm trying to figure out how to hold this simple quartz motor to the dial I bought for a clock diy construction. It doesn't have any screw Any suggestions most welcome. Thank you
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    Intro post for new member

    Hi Welcome to you. I am no professional watch maker but enjoy discussing with the people on here. I am a bit curious how you decided to start watch making now
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    Filling quartz movement with oil

    Hi Thank you all for those replies. In fact I am no professional watch maker and don't make any money from watches. I ended dismantling watches after getting my watches scratched by the watch representatives here without even an apology. These watches I have been opening are mine and the ones...
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    Watch box organiser mould issues

    Hi Thanks for the answer. These are my daily use watches and definitely it didn't cross my mind to have to store watches in a controlled chamber. Was thinking more like some sort of a hack to prevent growth of the mould on the nice watch holders. The watches used to lay everywhere in the house...
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    Watch box organiser mould issues

    Hello I got a nice looking watch box organiser two months back. Unfortunately black mould has started to grow. I live in a tropical climate so humidity is high. I kept the silica gel in the box but to no avail. Any ideas how to avoid mould growing? What do you do with your organisers? Thanks
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    Closing snap on case with red gasket

    Hi Thank you my friend I'll try that. Just didn't cross my mind
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