Watch Repair Posts

      

• Waterproof Watch Crown Chart

    Not sure which waterproof crown you need?  Use this handy chart to find the correct part number. For dustproof crowns see the... more

• Dustproof Watch Crown Chart

    Not sure which dust proof crown you need?  Use this handy chart to find the correct part number.     Click... more

• BESTFIT MOVEMENT STYLES

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• BESTFIT – FACTORY NAMES AND SYMBOLS

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• Brand Name Watch Parts

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• Generic Watch Parts

  Click a subcategory to view documents   Hands, Watch Mainsprings by Size - Watch &... more

• Watch Gaskets

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• Watch Crystals

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• Zenith Watch Cleaners

    An Important Message to Watchmakers and Clockmakers   Zenith Solutions, Inc. has revolutionized the quality and... more

• How to Sharpen Screwdriver Blades

    If the tips of your screwdrivers are too wide to fit in the small spaces where you need to use them, like in the heads of those... more

• Guide to Watchmaker’s Files

    There are many different types of files for jewelers and watchmakers. Each job may require a different type of file, so to ensure... more

• How to Replace a Watch Stem

  Over time your watch stem can wear out or break. Or, often after you decide to replace your watch crown, you may need a new stem to match... more

• How to Remove a Watch Stem – Push Style Stem Removal

  Removing push style stems is generally very straight forward and not very difficult. You will need to remove the back from the watch to... more

• How to Remove a Stem – Screw Type Stem Removal

    Tools Needed: pithwood or selvyt cloth Screwdriver   Movements that use screws to hold the stem in place are not... more

• How to Fit a Stem Extender

  If you have had the unfortunate fate of breaking your watch stem, or know someone who has, do not replace the entire mechanism. Simply... more

• How to Replace a Watch Movement

  When a watch stops working it can be worrisome to people to not be able to tell the time or perhaps because the watch is a heirloom piece.... more