Watch Repair Guides

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. How to ... Read More...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rolex has many different model numbers (reference numbers) for each model watch is makes. This guide will show you how to find you Rolex watch case number.Findi... Read More...

Many divers watches use a compression or a press fitted crystal. These, in some cases, will have a crystal gasket to insure the maximum water resistance possibl... Read More...

When your mechanical clock needs to be wound, you need a clock key. The easiest way to determine what size key you need is to measure it. This guide will show y... Read More...

Here is the gasket chart for replacement of worn out gaskets for the Bergeon 5555/98 Watchmakers Waterproof Watch Tester. Click here for a PDF version of the ch... Read More...

Many types of watch band links are held in place with cotter pins. If you need new cotter pins for your watch band repair you can use this guide to learn how to... Read More...