Dendo 93 Posted November 14, 2011 Maybe I am missing an epic tutorial somewhere but would one of you experts do a pic heavy tutorial on removing and replacing hands. Also tell me if we are able to just physically move minute or second hands on chronos that do not reset. I know you can adjust reset positions on quartz watches but can you just nudge automatics' hands?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
admiralsas 0 Posted November 15, 2011 Glad you asked this, for I need to fix my Breitling Navitimer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted November 15, 2011 Maybe I am missing an epic tutorial somewhere but would one of you experts do a pic heavy tutorial on removing and replacing hands. Also tell me if we are able to just physically move minute or second hands on chronos that do not reset. I know you can adjust reset positions on quartz watches but can you just nudge automatics' hands?? Don't know that I have seen a tutorial. Pretty simple with a couple of tips: Set the watch to 12 before removing hands Use 5x mag Get a hand setting tool with the right size openings for your watch, i.e. a pocket watch movement like Panerai needs a different tool than a Rolex does. Use rodico on the end of pegwood to place the hands. Tweezers tend to scratch them or the dial. Place the hands lightly and before pressing down too much, adjust the hands to perfect 12 with the hand setting tool. Could also be called nudging. Look at the hands from all angles and rotate the hands while viewing 5x for a full 24hr rotation before re-casing Make sure the DW clicks over at 12 before re-casing. It's easy to press the hands parallel to the dial with the hand setting tool. Make sure the hour hand is set and parallel and as low as possible without touching the dial or a marker before moving on to the minute hand. If you're really fancy get a good hand setting press. If you're really really fancy (and have money to burn) get an automatic hand setting press like some of the factories use. They do three hands at a time. If you're ghetto use a bic pen cap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted November 15, 2011 can you just nudge automatics' hands?? No Dendo, don't just shove them around, you need to remove them and reseat at the correct place. Just shoving on them puts a lot of force on the MVT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dendo 93 Posted November 15, 2011 Thanks for the replies cls and TB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted November 16, 2011 Maybe I am missing an epic tutorial somewhere but would one of you experts do a pic heavy tutorial on removing and replacing hands. Also tell me if we are able to just physically move minute or second hands on chronos that do not reset. I know you can adjust reset positions on quartz watches but can you just nudge automatics' hands?? Don't know that I have seen a tutorial. Pretty simple with a couple of tips: Set the watch to 12 before removing hands Use 5x mag Get a hand setting tool with the right size openings for your watch, i.e. a pocket watch movement like Panerai needs a different tool than a Rolex does. Use rodico on the end of pegwood to place the hands. Tweezers tend to scratch them or the dial. Place the hands lightly and before pressing down too much, adjust the hands to perfect 12 with the hand setting tool. Could also be called nudging. Look at the hands from all angles and rotate the hands while viewing 5x for a full 24hr rotation before re-casing Make sure the DW clicks over at 12 before re-casing. It's easy to press the hands parallel to the dial with the hand setting tool. Make sure the hour hand is set and parallel and as low as possible without touching the dial or a marker before moving on to the minute hand. If you're really fancy get a good hand setting press. If you're really really fancy (and have money to burn) get an automatic hand setting press like some of the factories use. They do three hands at a time. If you're ghetto use a bic pen cap VERY WELL SAID!!!!!!! but according to you i am "really REALLY ghetto" lol, whil i do have the tools, i find a pen very handy since its soft plastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted November 16, 2011 VERY WELL SAID!!!!!!! but according to you i am "really REALLY ghetto" lol, whil i do have the tools, i find a pen very handy since its soft plastic. If you have never spent the $10 on a hand setting tool, I think there is no avoiding the really ghetto tag. but then, I work at the kitchen table, have a $15 ultrasonic cleaner (with tea baskets for parts,) and keep my watch tools in a cardboard box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted November 16, 2011 dude, i have 4 hand setting tools lol. but i still like my BIC. :yoda: i've spent as much on tools in the last 6 months as you have likely spent on watches in the past yer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted November 16, 2011 i've spent as much on tools in the last 6 months as you have likely spent on watches in the past yer I would take that bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turnipz 0 Posted November 16, 2011 I've been using tape to get the hands in place, very little touch is needed and comes off easy when in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted November 16, 2011 I've been using tape to get the hands in place, very little touch is needed and comes off easy when in place. POST-IT notes work well too and CIS, yer betting in the wrong arena my friend. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted November 16, 2011 and CIS, yer betting in the wrong arena my friend. :( You have no idea... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted November 17, 2011 and CIS, yer betting in the wrong arena my friend. You have no idea... Apparently we both have no idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
