How to Wind a Mainspring with the Bergeon Mainspring Winders
Winding a mainspring and getting it back into the barrel can be a challenge if you don't have the right tools at hand. Bergeon makes a complete set of mainspr... Read More...
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Watch Repair
How to Remove Rolex Bracelet Links with Bracelet Link Remover Tools
If you have a watch with an Oyster style bracelet or even a genuine Rolex with a Jubilee bracelet you might have noticed it start to get loose and "droopy" over... Read More...
How to Oil a Watch – Essential Guide to Watch Oiling
The design of a mechanical watch movement requires regular maintenance including lubrication to reduce the friction on moving parts that causes them to wear o... Read More...
Moebius Oil Technical Data Chart
Here is the data chart for the Moebius Oil and Grease that gives you the information you need. Find the temperature range, the viscosity, pour point and more. F... Read More...
DIY Make a Watch Retro Quartz Watch Instructions
Here is a quick guide to assembling the Quartz Watch Make a Watch Kit. You can also use the instructions for the Make My Own Watch Mechanical Kit with some mino... Read More...
Make My Own Watch Upgrade Options for a Fully Customizable Watch
There are many ways you can change an element on a watch to make it your own and the Make My Own Watch Kit is no different. Make this watch unique to you by swa... Read More...
Compare Clock Movements
Here is a breakdown of all the clock movements and their features to help you easily identify which type of movement will work best for your project.
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How to Determine What Clock Hand Size to Use
Battery operated clock movements come in a variety of options and they all vary a little bit from manufacturer to manufacturer. The holes used to mount the cl... Read More...
How to Polish a Stainless Steel Watch (Case and Bracelet)
Your stainless watch is looking worn and scratched? It can look like new again with just a few of the right tools and a short time. Smooth out deeper scratches... Read More...
Watch Sizing Guide: Find Your Right Watch Size
Watches are available in a large variety of sizes and the size of a watch can make a big difference to its overall look and feel. Now that more and more peopl... Read More...
Watch Size Ligne Conversion Chart
There are several different systems used to measure the size of a watch movement and which one to use will depend on who you talk to. No matter what system yo... Read More...
Pocket Watch Size Chart
Use this chart to help find the industry "size" of your pocket watch. Measure the diameter of the movement with a digital gauge. This will only work on ROUND po... Read More...
Common Watch Technical Questions
Though most watches are built to last a lifetime, watches are subject to everyday stresses from scratches from wear and tear to water damage and more. Here a... Read More...
Different Types of Watch Complications
A complication on a watch is any function other than telling the time. They can range from simple and pretty common to very rare and highly complex that take ... Read More...
Watch Terminology A-Z Glossary
Learn to speak like a watch expert with this handy dictionary of common watch terms and phrases. Here is a list of key terms to know.
Altimeter: An altimeter... Read More...
Guide to Watchmakers Tweezers
Watchmakers use a variety of styles of tweezers for different applications. Watchmaker’s tweezers are usually very small and have a extremely sharp points for p... Read More...