Choosing a new mainspring by size
This video details how to choose a new mainspring by measuring the old one and the barrel of the watch it came out of. It…
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Hebdomas 8 Day Pocket Watch – Damaged Mainspring Barrel
Ref: A.Venus There was two major issues and one minor one which I have resolved. First, a small section of maybe 8 teeth on the…
Omega Seamaster Service – Calibre 562
Ref: P.Stuart Remarks: Timekeeping good. Required stripping and servicing due to lack of lubrication and signs of dirt and debris in the case. Large concentration…
Broken Mainspring – this one is really gone!
An old pocket watch comes in for a routine service. I discover it requires a new mainspring as it is “winding forever”. Upon opening the…
Watch Repairs. Over Oiled Watch. ETA 2783
Mechanical watches are amazing pieces of machinery. We expect a lot from them. They are expected to be wound up every day – they are…
Vintage Omega Repairs. Broken Mainspring.
Working on an old vintage Omega watch it was apparent that the mainspring needed to be replaced. In fact the old mainspring was not actually…