RelojeriaCarrion

Diego Fernando Carrión
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"New" tool: Combination Staking Set & Seitz-Style Jeweling Tool

For a variety of uses in watch repair, from replacing movement jewels, to widening and reducing various holes, to staff and pivot replacement. Usually...
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Chronoglide Watchmaking Course Completed

One of the best decisions I've made in my path of learning watchmaking/repair was to study with Kalle Slaap and the team at Chronoglide. And now havin...
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Using the Jacot Lathe to reduce and Polish an Elgin 286 4th Wheel Pivot

I got an Elgin Caliber 286, with a dial and hands, but no case. When dismantling it I found that two of the wheels were broken. I found another 286 ca...
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Recent Comments

commented on What would you buy with $5K to $7K? ·

Vintage Patek Calatrava

commented on Chronoglide Watchmaking Course Completed ·

Very true

commented on Chronoglide Watchmaking Course Completed ·

We basically only worked under microscopes, so it was very easy on the eyes

commented on Is it still worth getting a panerai today? ·

Seikos are great watches. And the Pannerais are no exception.

I'm teasing of course. I think you'll be very happy with it. Some might say they're overpriced, but I think if you can rock a Pannerai, you should. Not everyone can, but on those who can they look remarkably good, and unlike any other watch. Which deserves respect in of itself!

commented on Rolex is not part of the Holy Trinity...not even close! ·

Swap AP with Breguet and I'm content.

commented on Restoring the hands on a Radium Lume'd Watch ·

Polishing is only the next step. Far from the last 🙂 but I need to deal with some minor pitting first.

commented on Slightreturn's WRUW ·

The best of the bunch.

More posts

Finally got one of these dials!

I've had my eye on these Seiko 5 color ways I've seen online on sites like eBay and Etsy for a while. I assume they are more likely mods or "franken"...
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Restoring the hands on a Radium Lume'd Watch

Today I began working on the restoring the hands of a radium lume'd watch my friend gave me. The first order of business was to remove the rust, and t...
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Workspace

It could use some organization still, but the workbench is looking much better these days!
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