Watch Repair 101 Articles
My Winding Stem Does Not Work-Trouble shooting Common issues
One question that comes up on a regular basis is when someone has taken the winding stem out of a watch movement and cannot get it locked back in or get it to work properly through the different crown positions. In some cases, the stem has just fallen out and there...
How to Tighten a Loose Watch Hand
Knowing how to tighten the hour hand and minute hand for a watch is one of those jobs that we all run into from time to time. With a staking set this becomes a quick adjustment that can be completed in just a few minutes. If you need to tighten a loose watch hand...
Improve Your Watch Service by Better Cleaning Methods
When we service a watch movement, your cleaning process is vital to a well running watch that will last for years before needing servicing again. It doesn’t matter what method you are using, hand cleaning, ultrasonic or an agitating machine, the end goal should be to...
How to Replace a Crown and Stem on a Wristwatch
There are basically 3 types of crowns for wristwatches: plain, dustproof and water resistant. They come in a variety of diameters and thickness. The crown screws onto the stem which is the thin shaft that inserts into the watch movement. Watch cases requiring a water-resistant crown will have a pipe coming out of the case through which the stem fits through.
The 5 types of Jewels used in a Watch.
Jewels are used extensively in vintage and modern watches due to their low friction and low wear characteristics. Low friction is vitally important, especially at the Balance Pivots, to reduce interference to the free motion of the oscillating balance wheel.
Dealing with Watch Magnetism
Steel components in a watch can become magnetized when exposed to a magnetic field, and the most likely source is an owner who unknowingly gets near a permanent magnet or high power electrical cable during normal day to day life.
How the basic club tooth lever escapement works.
How the basic club tooth lever escapement works. The picture below shows the basic layout of the club tooth lever escapement. In this picture you are looking down from the top. For the sake of this article, I am leaving out the safety parts of the balance which...