On the Bench this week SKX007 and 7002 Diver
On the bench this week a Vintage SKX007 in for a movement swap fitted a new 7S26 movement, new gaskets and a pressure test. Just waiting on the new bezel insert to arrive to finish off.
And a Vintage 7002 diver in for a movement service, new gaskets and a pressure test. Also relumed the hands.
Next week on the bench a vintage Seiko 7548 Pepsi Quartz diver.
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Bruce
New Zealand based Part time Watchsmith mainly into restoration of vintage Seiko’s.
Auckland and Waihi Beach New Zealand
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8.00” / 20.32 cm
Question? On the micro screws, what do you use to pick them up and put them back in place. I’m still new at this. So far the only thing that’s kinda helps is magnetizing the screw driver. The other problem is even my most pointed tweezers, I have a hard time picking things up. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks
Make sure the tweezers aren't twisted and have equal lengths. I bought second hand ones and dressed them with stones.
Also be gentle when picking up screws, it's easier than holding them too tight
Question? On the micro screws, what do you use to pick them up and put them back in place. I’m still new at this. So far the only thing that’s kinda helps is magnetizing the screw driver. The other problem is even my most pointed tweezers, I have a hard time picking things up. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks
Hi Mate firstly make sure you have good lighting and magnification. I mainly use brass tweezers they are softer to use. For very small fiddly screws and parts I use sharpe dressed steel tweezers just don’t use to much pressure when using them. Another thing that some watchmakers do is to drop the screw into its seat then hold the screwdriver shaft with the tweezers as they tighten the screw. Rodico is also helpful picking up small screws and parts. Hope this is helpful. Just practice on some old movements or pocket watches to get the feel of things.
Question…if you’re going to do a movement swap anyway, why wouldn’t you put an NH35 into the SKX and give it handwinding and hacking?
Hi Mate firstly make sure you have good lighting and magnification. I mainly use brass tweezers they are softer to use. For very small fiddly screws and parts I use sharpe dressed steel tweezers just don’t use to much pressure when using them. Another thing that some watchmakers do is to drop the screw into its seat then hold the screwdriver shaft with the tweezers as they tighten the screw. Rodico is also helpful picking up small screws and parts. Hope this is helpful. Just practice on some old movements or pocket watches to get the feel of things.
I understand on the being lite on the tweezers.
Question…if you’re going to do a movement swap anyway, why wouldn’t you put an NH35 into the SKX and give it handwinding and hacking?
The owner of the Watch supplied the movement to swap over I did ask about what you are saying but he didn’t want an NH35/36 movement
The owner of the Watch supplied the movement to swap over I did ask about what you are saying but he didn’t want an NH35/36 movement
Seems silly to me, but hey, it's not my watch! 🤷♂️
Seems silly to me, but hey, it's not my watch! 🤷♂️
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