Watch Repair, Upgrade & Reference

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1. How to freeze the 6 oclock subdial on ST19 (plus keyless)

   By NCRich, March 20
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   • aitcharGMT
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2. Movements found in replicas - a quick FAQ

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   By greg_r, July 28, 2010
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3. Essential Tool List courtesy of Gentle

   By NCRich, March 18, 2020
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   • GenTLe
   • December 12, 2020

4. How To Remove Your Desk Dives

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   By Gazzla, October 6, 2015
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   • Panerist
   • October 25, 2020

5. Two ways to Tighten a Rotating Bezel

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   By onzenuub, January 14, 2010
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   • onzenuub
   • September 22, 2020

6. Guide to refinishing a rolex case and bracelet

   By Dr Fun Socks, December 24, 2019
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   • thegolfman
   • July 6, 2020

7. How to tell a gen ETA movement vs Asian

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   By dingle, December 13, 2012
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   • RX951
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8. User guide to the A7750 movement.

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   By greg_r, June 15, 2010
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   • GenTLe
   • May 15, 2020

9. ETA Calibres - a quick FAQ

   By greg_r, December 5, 2011
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   • Sevrance
   • February 29, 2020

10. How to swap a 2813 Datewheel - A Tutorial

    By NCRich, April 1, 2017
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    • tribefan
    • January 3, 2020

11. The Tourbillon Infothread

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    By semperfi55, January 1, 2019
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    • rj999
    • October 2, 2019

12. My opinions on various reps - a watchmakers point of view.

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    By UK Watch Services, January 25, 2015
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    • Danny sargent
    • December 29, 2018

13. Illustrated Dictionary of Watch finishing & decorations

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    By Glaude, December 2, 2018
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    • trailboss99
    • December 3, 2018

14. The RWG DWO Tool v1

    By Logixa, August 12, 2018
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    • champagne-communist
    • August 16, 2018

15. How to reset a quartz Chrono

    By HWG, July 24, 2012
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    • m2msolutions
    • June 6, 2018

16. RWG1: Water Resistance and Reps

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    By JohnG, January 16, 2009
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    • dmxzor
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17. How to adjust your rep's timing and beat.

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    By gioarmani, January 7, 2010
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    • plankton
    • June 1, 2017

18. Chinese movement size guide

    By NCRich, April 7, 2016
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    • Gffplummer
    • March 27, 2017

19. Watch timing machine for $10

    By Dendo, February 25, 2011
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    • Dendo
    • February 7, 2016

20. Removing 6497 movement from Pam 111h...

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    By sconehead, July 15, 2009
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    • wahzai
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21. Watch Movement Size Conversion Chart

    By JohnG, August 2, 2009
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    • jdoe
    • November 15, 2011

22. Problem! SEL bracelet on bluesy has been fitted using 2mm springbars...

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    By Popperini, April 25
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23. Rolex Re-brush /Satin Finish

    By gooner2826, Monday at 19:26
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    • gooner2826
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24. Flat insert? How to make it taper again

    By Diplomatico, Monday at 20:28
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    • nunu78
    • Monday at 20:47

25. Repair needed. Any recommendations?

    By avak101, April 27
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    • Mystery Shopper
    • April 27