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Recommendation for aftermarket plastic tip to adjust pusher?

Sorry if I am not clear here. My friend is going to pick up a second hand annual / perpetual and the watch won't come with the adjuster tool for pressing the recessed pushers ( adjust the watch day / date etc. Of course he can use a tooth pick. I was wond
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By: vuillaume
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wover
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Why does time flow forward?

As a watch enthusiast and a person who is deeply fascinated by science, I felt like this could be a good idea for a post (keep in mind that I am not an expert in any of the things I'm talking about). One of the reasons why I love watchmaking is the fact t
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By: andrea~
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InHavenPro
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The effect of a direct hit on a watch crown?

Question to the experts: What should be the effect of a direct hit (when wearing) on the crown (beside the visual)? does it cause a damage in the movement? what if the watch has screw-in crown? as I understand, it should be locked in its place by the thre
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By: MilDiver
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cazalea
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Workshop Report – Making a Pinion by Hand

In this workshop report we will see all the steps to making a pinion by hand. This is how pinions are made for prototypes and small quantities without recourse to the automated machines for big quantities. Below we see the finished pinion, an 8 leaf pinio
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By: DonCorson
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Andy_Mac
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I saved this for a rainy day

In this case, THIS being a box of watches with needs... mostly batteries, but also strap / bracelet issues. Here's my Hysek whose rubber strap broke TWICE. Replaced the first time at a cost of 325 SF + wire transfer. This time the fix had to be free or it
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By: cazalea
3
nasseriq
462

Timegrapher

Does anyone have a timegrapher they recommend? I am not looking to spend top dollar but don’t want “junk” either. This will mostly be used for movements like Seiko and Miyota and possiblt ETA or Sellita eventually . Thanks!
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By: Ssherman855
6
Emil Wojcik
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A cool modified watch

This BWD modified watch looks really cool, and as a watch lover, I look forward to wearing it one day. When I first saw it, I was really attracted by its textured case and dazzling time marker . Is there any difference between this modified watch and the
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By: renaduyereg6759
4
BaillieS1
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One is the Loneliest Number, Part 2

I'm following up on the One is the Loneliest Number post of a few days ago. And relating this as well to the Hand-Written Dial post. Here are some character sets with all the numerals. All of these were originally in 18 pt type, so roughly the same height
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By: cazalea
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cazalea
997

Tribute to the classics - Grid Game

I really like the classic AP frame shape. This is the latest work from the German watch modification company AET REMOULD - Grid Game. AET REMOULD has created a new "Artist Collection" based on the Royal Oak Offshore, with the special feature of a dial des
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By: stellawsgi
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cazalea
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Degrees, Gears & Ratios, Part 3

Episode 3 of Degrees, Gears & Ratios begins with a giant stage backdrop from a theatre production, when I was chairman of the board of trustees. I can't remember the name of the show but what better image to start this episode ... and can anyone name
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By: cazalea
8
watchfornia
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