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This weekend's Tissot T12 rerefurb

This one was in desperate need of some TLC and wasn't running. Full strip down, repair, clean and service with a bit of a  case tidy, proper crown and...
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commented on The one watch!? ·

Easy. My late Grandfather's 1966 T12 Automatic. Yes yes I'm becoming a soppy old fool in my older age but bearing in mind he gave me this when I was 11 the sheer ruggidness, sublime timekeeping and simple good looks with practcality, this one will also stay, be worn foreverand will be handed on to my boy. Just not when he's 11.

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commented on What's your bench like? ·

You're most welcome. The instructions for calibrating using a quartz watch to sync with the laptop internal clock take a bit of patience but so worth it - more information on it than a commercial weitshi timegrapher and you can save your before and after service results 😊

commented on This weekend's Tissot T12 rerefurb ·

I've been called out as disgusting for this method, but here goes... A soft cotten bud with saliva on the end.. Apparently according to the old watchmakers the enzymes in saliva break down the old grease/oil/mould etc on the dial without affecting the laquer. Saying that it was in fairly good shape to begin with. 

commented on What's your bench like? ·

https://tg.ciovil.li/

commented on What's your bench like? ·

I use this shareware with a phone hands free set microphone, and a laptop. The instructions are really good and once set up it's great! Certainly transformed my tinkering and calibration 👍🏻

commented on Expansion Bands and Why They Are Pariahs ·

They do centered on the internal springs which is part of the problem with lug wear, especially if they're tight

commented on Expansion Bands and Why They Are Pariahs ·

As an artisan watchmaker I do find that the aftermarket stretch bracelets have sprung ends to fit the different lug widths on different watches, they tend to end up wearing the inside of the lugs through metal to metal contact

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My latest build, early '70s

All the stars aligned for this one! Sourced all the component parts individually, still not sure whether I should re-lume the dial or leave it as is.....
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