That Seiko pocket watch caught my eye. Lovely

Dec 30, 2022,20:46 PM
 

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I saved this for a rainy day

 
 By: cazalea : December 30th, 2022-19:12
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...  

Do you do this every year at the end of the year?

 
 By: patrick_y : December 30th, 2022-19:17
I didn't know you were so handy!

End of year is when I do State of the Collection inventory / that generally uncovers the misbehaving watches

 
 By: cazalea : December 30th, 2022-19:22
It helps that I have a watch repair facility in my basement, although I have given away the big equipment and only work on my own stuff now. Stay tuned for my big article on "Mommas don't let your sons grow up to be collectors!" coming soon to a website n...