• the unspoken dangers of One-Dip
  • mainspring winding
    • pay attention to winding direction
    • proper staple size
    • only one of the exit holes is angled
  • stuck casebacks
  • rusted stem, smooshed crown
  • sheared screw
  • the case of the vanishing jewel
  • I crushed my jewels
  • ineffective crystal presses
  • let the power out, broken gear
  • case cushion bent hands
  • screwdrivers aren’t pry bars (dressing)
  • bent pivot broken pivot
  • look with a loupe or you’ll miss the goop
  • slipping seconds on 7S26C Seiko 5
  • cap jewels are directional
  • straps are three dimensional
  • us supplier showdown
    • watchmaterial
    • cousins
    • otto frei
    • esslinger
    • cas-ker
    • maccaw?
    • crystal times?
    • (some places are for industry only and not hobbyists, like Jules Borel and Star Time Supply)
  • barrel / mainspring alignment
  • uncoordinated casing of pocket watch
  • plastic jaws on calipers
  • precaution with radium dials
  • wound mainspring wrong direction
  • don’t wear fuzzy sweaters
  • ebay frankenwatches (bullhead)
  • screws can be too tight
  • keep track of screw shapes and locations

Categories / Playlists

  • tool talk
    • oil pots
    • crystal press
    • mainspring winders
    • cleaning solution
    • timegrapher (apps vs weishi)
  • collector’s dozen
  • quite time / commentary
  • finding keepers
  • help needed
  • budget breakdown