Monday, 30 July 2018

Rolex Yacht Master – Replica - Deconstruction


Rolex Yacht Master – Replica - Deconstruction
Oyster Perpetual Date



Rolex Yacht Master – Replica - Deconstruction
Rolex Yacht Master – Replica - Deconstruction
Rolex Yacht Master – Replica - Deconstruction
Rolex Yacht Master – Replica - Deconstruction
Rolex Yacht Master – Replica - Deconstruction
Rolex Yacht Master – Replica - Deconstruction
Rolex Yacht Master – Replica - Deconstruction
Rolex Yacht Master – Replica - Deconstruction
Rolex Yacht Master – Replica - Deconstruction
Rolex Yacht Master – Replica - Deconstruction

Friday, 27 July 2018

ACQUA Quartz Watch Time and Date, Water Resistant


ACQUA Quartz Watch Time and Date, Water Resistant
Markings on case back - Philippines - T F9 - Battery CR 2016

ACQUA Quartz Watch Time and Date, Water Resistant
ACQUA Quartz Watch Time and Date, Water Resistant
The battery in the watch had blown, so I had to completely clean the contacts.
Cleaned watch in the ultrasonic cleaner.
ACQUA Quartz Watch Time and Date, Water Resistant
ACQUA Quartz Watch Time and Date, Water Resistant
 There were no spring bars on watch case, two new 18mm by 1.8mm thick spring bars were purchased.
ACQUA Quartz Watch Time and Date, Water Resistant
ACQUA Quartz Watch Time and Date, Water Resistant
 No Strap on watch – New 18mm Straight end Golden stainless steel watch band with Bracelet clasp purchased.

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

Rotary 21 Jewels Automatic Watch - Brass Gilted Movement AS 2063 with Date movement, Deconstruction.

17th July 2018 - Rotary 21 Jewels Automatic Watch - Brass Gilted Movement AS 2063 with Date movement, Deconstruction.


Photographs from my picture album of the deconstruction. Click here to view album

Click Here For A. Schild AS2060 /61/62/63/64 Parts List and Numbers

AS 20 63 Movement with the rotor removed
AS 20 63 Movement with the rotor removed

AS 20 63 Movement with the rotor removed
AS 20 63 Movement with the rotor removed

AS 20 63 Movement with the day ring exposed
AS 20 63 Movement with the day ring exposed

AS 20 63 Movement with all the parts cleaned
AS 20 63 Movement with all the parts cleaned

Friday, 29 June 2018

HOT HOT in workshop

With the VERY HOT HOT weather we are having, I had to fit blinds to the roof of my workshop! 

Blinds fitted to the roof of my workshop

Friday, 13 April 2018

Monday, 12 March 2018

Metamec Starburst Clock in for repair.


Metamec Starburst Clock in for repair.
Kienzle, Germany movement
Metamec Starburst Clock 
Clock in for repair, as the plastic hand movement shaft snapped at wheel end.
Broken Shaft 
I manufactured on my watchmakers lathe a part from brass rod. Squared end for the wheel.
Hand drilled and tapping on lathe, to put a 1.4mm thread on other end to screw into the plastic shaft.

Job completed.

Clock back in working order.




Friday, 9 March 2018

Michael Kors Watch Chronograph stopwatch


Michael Kors Watch Chronograph stopwatch (Js25) VD53
 In for Battery replacement, which was a  (AG1) battery
Watch hss Screw Back with a Miyota movement.
Michael Kors Watch Chronograph stopwatch

Miyota movement
 (AG1) battery
Chronograph reset instructions after battery change.
1.  Pull crown all the way out (Position 3)
2. Press A button (Top) to move second hand forward or Press button B (Bottom) to move second hand backwards.
3. Push crown back in after setting time.

Monday, 12 February 2018

Nice little retirement watch for me....

Nice little retirement watch for me, a Constantin Weisz Gent's Watch with Double open heart, day/night indication 


and exhibition back.




Sunday, 24 December 2017

Saturday, 9 December 2017

Dambusters Lancaster Aircraft mechanical watch

Just had to have one:
Salute the fearless Dambusters with this limited edition collector's Rose gold-plated mechanical watch. Lest We Forget! Limited to just 4,999 editions
This one is numbered 711 of 4,999


A unique rose gold-plated Dambusters Lancaster Aircraft mechanical watch
On the 17th May 1943, a squadron of World War II’s successful night aircraft valiantly prepared to embark on World War II’s famed Operation Chastise. Symbolising the hopes of the Allied nations, the courageous crew of 617 Squadron and their mighty Avro Lancaster Aircraft were led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson as they soared into military history as the Dambusters. These men and the raid will be remembered for the ‘Upkeep’ mine that breached the Möhne Dam, dropped from Flt. Lt. David Maltby’s Lancaster Aircraft.


Honour the planes and men of 617 Squadron with the ‘Dambusters’ Lancaster Aircraft Rose Gold-Plated Mechanical Watch. Officially endorsed by the Lest We Forget Association, this signature edition is unique to The Bradford Exchange and is limited to just 4,999 editions.


A registered charity, the ‘Lest We Forget’ Association supports the welfare of disabled Armed Forces and Merchant Navy personnel, active and otherwise, in hospital or at home.
The handcrafted timepiece features an oversized crown and numerals, sleek hands inspired by WWII pilot’s watches and a genuine brown leather strap with tan stitching. The working mechanism of the timepiece is exposed, whilst the blue-toned face is adorned with a rose gold-plated Lancaster design. This timepiece is etched on the reverse with a tribute to this WWII aircraft and a depiction of the Lancaster alongside the bouncing bomb.

Watch face measures 1.62 inches (4 cm) in diameter (inc. casing); strap measures 7 inches (18 cm) in length x 0.75 inches (2 cm) in width

Watch comes in a custom-designed presentation case and each watch is etched on the reverse with an individual number and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.



Custom-designed presentation case
Watch face measures 1.62 inches (4 cm) in diameter (inc. casing); strap measures 7 inches (18 cm) in length x 0.75 inches (2 cm) in width
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity


Saturday, 11 November 2017

Waltham Model 1883 Mainspring Upgrade

Granddad’s Watch: Waltham Pocket Watch - Model 1883 -
Movement No: 15247509.

In this video made up of photographs, is of upgrading the Mainspring
to a new Alloy Mainspring. Part #2205, which I purchased from USA!

First check which way the spring winds, Clock or anti-clockwise?
Place Barrel into a plastic bag to remove spring, to save taking your eye out!
Clean Mainspring Barrel, Arbor and Barrel cover.
Grease and fit spring, making sure it is correct way round
and Tee end of spring is in the hole in Barrel.
Replace Arbor and Barrel Cover again making sure Tee end of
spring is in hole in cover.
 Job Done!