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If you want to regulate a watch then unfortunately you need a timer. The timgrapher 1000 seem to be good value for money http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Watch-Timing-Machine-Multifunction-Timegrapher-1000-/400167716220 Very experienced watchmakers are able to do it by ear! If you want to go down the route of movement servicing, ETA's are not a good place to start, you will ruin your first couple of movements, or loose parts Best starting movement is a A6497, bigger than most movement being based on a pocketwatch. No date complcations. Get to grips with the gear train and keyless works, get an understanding of how they interact with each other. Practice your oiling (it's hard!) Strip, reassemble, strip reassemble... Get a feel for your tools, crucial! Very good tutorials here http://www.youtube.com/user/jewldood Then you hit the balance assembly. The absolute miniscule of changes to the hairspring has an effect on the timing of a movement. A fraction of a millimetre movement of that regulator arm will result in minutes - or + on the time. Or it not running at all. I had a hairspring the other week that was not bouncing between the banking pins, just bouncing off one. I just a gave the hairspring a 'gentle 1mm nudge towards centre of the balance wheel...sorted. The balance assembly is quite simple to look at, you have a spring that holds in the shock jewels (Incabloc, Novodiac etc) The shock jewels are in 2 pieces, the pivot jewel and the cap. once you have removed the retaining spring then they usualy come out stuck together put them in a small pot with cleaning fluid (I use lighter fuel) and give them a shake and they will come apart. Asian retaining springs are made from crap materials and have to be handled with extreme care! There is also another set of shock jewels mounted on the dial side of the mainplate, these have to be removed, cleaned and lubricated. The balance wheel/spring is released by first turning the 'boot' this is the little bridge that the spring passes through before it goes into the retaining stud. There is a tiny groove in it that, you turn a quarter turn and this will allow the spring to drop out once you unscrew the stud screw. The stud screw is a tiny screw on the side of stud retaining arm. Only unscrew it a tiny amount at a time, you don't want it dropping out. It will release the spring stud and the balance wheel will drop out. Screw the stud screw back in after releasing the balance wheel When you replace the stud it should be flush with the top of the retaining arm plate. Gently lift the last coil of the balance spring between the banking pins and secure the 'boot' P.S. I forgot I am not in class for 2 weeks so can't access the calipers to measure the 6200 for the insert Give you a shout when I do.

Yep, I have a dg2813 on the bench right now which will be followed by another one out of one of your big crowns I am a year into horology training at the Epping forest horology centre. Sent from my toilet using Andrex.

The pearl wouldn't bother me but that foggy date window would. Is it ok in your other photos? Nice looking watch, if the date windows ok I would have that

Have a look at some of Roger Smiths videos here http://www.youtube.com/user/rwsmithwatches/videos Trained by one of the greatest watchmakers of our time George Daniels (inventor of the Co-Axial Movement) Roger's watches are completely hand made, no robots here. They appreciate in value the moment they leave his hands.

Ultasonic cleaner that actually works... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310783841113?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D310783841113%26_rdc%3D1 Cleaning Fluid https://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/consumables/watch-cleaning-rinsing-rust-removing-fluids/fluid-lr-111-watch-cleaner Rinse fluid https://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/consumables/watch-cleaning-rinsing-rust-removing-fluids/fluid-lr-ultrasonic-watch-rinse Screwdrivers http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190992735184?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D190992735184%26_rdc%3D1 Start with a set like this that have removable blades, you can put better quality blades in when necessary Tweezers, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250806420521?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D250806420521%26_rdc%3D1 or http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250976262003?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D250976262003%26_rdc%3D1 Staking block http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281074274283?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D281074274283%26_rdc%3D1 Oilers... Get Bergeon they are the best and need to be! Screwdriver sharpener & Diamond stone, you have to keep your blades (and tweezer in tip top condition. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280859465931?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D280859465931%26_rdc%3D1 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Professional-Diamond-Sharpening-Stone-Coarse-Grade-WW174-/281147037983?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4175ab591f http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/proops-ARKANSAS-HARD-OIL-STONE-sharpening-tools-boxed-watchmaker-clockmaker-/351016592830?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_WatchAccessories_SpareParts_SM&hash=item51ba3825be Rodico of course Pegwood http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PEGWOOD-BUNDLE-OF-24-PIECES-/301095441125?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_WatchAccessories_SpareParts_SM&hash=item461aafd2e5 Loupes, 2-3 X magnification & 12 X triplet magnification Loupe wire, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wire-Eye-LOUPE-EYEGLASS-HOLDER-Band-for-Head-Watch-watchmalers-Repair-magnifier-/321267093799?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_WatchAccessories_SpareParts_SM&hash=item4acd02d127 Bergeon movement holder, don't go cheap. Blower, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Watch-Tool-Dust-Blower-for-Watches-Pocket-Watch-and-Clock-Movement-Cleaning-/390812189364?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_WatchAccessories_SpareParts_SM&hash=item5afe38c2b4 Finger cots. It's a big initial investment. A good resource here http://www.eta.ch/index.php?id=161&L=2

Yeah, you tell your bank that them UK Customs fella's confiscated your fake watches and you want your money back, show them that letter, they will get your money back! How dare that Angus grieve for a family member when you are waiting for your refund! It's criminal I tell you. I'm surprised that a moderator hasn't stepped in here

Search for the "Anchor' brand, they are cheap but for what you want to do will be fine Like these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Anchor-Screwdrivers-x7-watchmakers-set-CLEARANCE-PRICE-spares-repairs-tool-/321314312414?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_WatchAccessories_SpareParts_SM&hash=item4acfd350de

Precista PRS-18A early model with the ETA 2824-2

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I could have sworn you.....had....were...?

13k posts & 8 years residence...you is old school man! Pleased to meet ya

Ahh, your not him them.

You got them dials from DW? Are they for a 7750/53 build or a V72? I need a PN Dial

Is this Geordie Sam from them shaving forums?

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Have you tried contacting DW through eBay? I am looking for a Daytona PN dial also.

Nahhh, I reckon you could do a better one whoop Sent from my toilet using Andrex.

Love it, 41mm will slip on my skinny wrist lovely. Any pics of the back,? I want a closed case back so we can get a spot on rep of this. I guess if they are using their new high end chrono movement they are going to want to show it off. Let's hope it is slim too.

6497 Novodiac, 6497-1 Incabloc, 6497-2 Incabloc.

Holy sh it necro post batman!

cc, you don't happen to know what length the hands should be on the big crowns?

If I am right Rolex moved to the KIF anti shock because incabloc we're insisting on manufacturers putting the word incabloc on the dial in the 70's Of course I am know to be wrong quite often, just ask my Mrs

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They're the kiddies Cheers