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500+ watch crystals. Want ‘em?

I inadvertently acquired all these crystals (560 slots) when purchasing a cool antique watchmakers cabinet. They are almost all for ladies watches and...
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Stubborn Longines case back!

First time ever struggling to open up a case back to the point of giving up! Got this gifted to me from a family member and I've given up trying to ge...
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I experimented with “skeletonizing” the train bridge on my ST36, pleased with the results!

Took me about an hour or so, started by marking where I thought I could start removing material, and then I slowly filed away with my tiny little hand...
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Canon pinion tightening

I've watched several YouTube videos on how to do this. Looks fiddly, even when the correct tools are to hand. The smallest drill I have is 0.58mm, thi...
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🕒 Crafted with Care: A Personal Horological Journey 🕒

In the quiet moments between life's busy hours, I've poured my heart into creating something special. Today, I'm excited to share a piece that's close...
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🚀 Jet Set With 5x Timepieces ✈️

Embarking on a 5-day business journey, I've handpicked a quintet of horological companions to ensure I'm punctually stylish for every meeting. 🕒💼 1....
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Watchmaking by George Daniels

In case anyone's interested, Watchmaking by George Daniels is on sale at Amazon. It looks like a lot of books are in general. https://a.co/d/dlXt1Kv
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Rolex GMT Master II “Coke” Servicing

This bezel has always been a favorite of mine, such a sharp contrast to the black. The Rolex “Coke” has always provided a distinctive and refined look...
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Hairspring versus human hair

We all know that hairsprings are super thin and delicate. I found a tiny remnant of a coil on a balance cock that I bought as a spare part and decided...
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HSNY Watchmaking class

I would look to put in a plug for the watchmaking classes at HSNY in NYC. I’m live 4.5hrs outside the city and have a kid that lives in lower Manhatta...
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