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Category Archives: Watch Repair
Accumulating Tools (and Knowledge)
I am trying to resurrect an old yacht timer I found on eBay. It was in pretty bad shape but, as I’ve said before, I’m fond of Gallet watches. I’m not sure I’ll be able to save the rusty movement. … Continue reading
A Venus 170 Chronograph Mashup and the Importance of Books
Back in 2014 I acquired a Gotham chronograph with a low grade, 7 jewel Venus 170 movement. For some strange reason the only part missing was the flyback lever or hammer. I spent some time over the years looking for … Continue reading
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Wittnauer Chronograph Complete
Well it’s been about six months but I finally completed my Valjoux Caliber 71 watch “kit”. As I described here, late last summer I picked up a very nice chronograph that was partially disassembled and had been bouncing around in … Continue reading
Waltham Jitterbug
I had some free time while waiting for parts for other projects so I thought I would get this Waltham timer up and running. I am not sure where this came from but was not running and the hands had … Continue reading
Valjoux 71 “Kit”
A quick picture of a Valjoux 71 chronograph project I acquired over the weekend. It was taken apart many years ago and was rattling around in a peanut can. The picture above shows the major pieces set in place just … Continue reading
Happy Hamilton Wristwatch
Might as well dive right in. A few years ago I purchased this very nice Hamilton 987, 17 jewel wristwatch in a 14K white gold filled case from a watchmaker friend. Of course it didn’t work. I finally got around … Continue reading