http://horologist.yuku.com/forums/8 en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:12:49 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://horologist.yuku.com/forums/8 Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/780/t/First-Watch-Repair-Of-2008-.html
This watch needed cleaning and a new white alloy mainspring. The balance also needed to be properly setup as the roller table was not in the proper position on the balance wheel.

Now the fun part. This is where a watchmakers lathe comes in very handy. I had to repivot the fourth wheel. The long pivot that holds the second hand was broken.

This was a fun job and with... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/780 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:12:49 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/781/t/Things-To-Check-To-Regulate-A-Pocket-Watch-.html Things to check for when repairing pocket watches that are running way to fast.

Thirty seconds a day is not a great deal of time. Even the normal regulator can handle over a minute, though we like to keep it near the center. The meantime screws can handle several minutes.

You still need to check out the watch for problems such as a bent or scored balance pivot. (This would follow the balance from watch to... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/781 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:36:59 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/782/t/Military-Wrist-Watch-Parts-For-Hamilton-Waltham-Elgin-Bulova.html
Go to www.timebuilders.com to see all the listings.

Military Watch Parts
Bulova Black Military Wrist Watch Dial For 10BM Model MP003.
Bulova Black Military Wrist Watch Dial MP002.
Bulova Military Wrist Watch 10AK Cannon Pinion MP018.
Bulova Military Wrist Watch 10AK Fourth Wheel MP020.
Bulova Military Wrist Watch 10AK Hour Wheel MP014.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/782 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 10:36:21 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/783/t/Some-People-Will-Never-Learn-.html It is amazing that some people will make futile attempts to work on a pocket watch. They might get lucky and be able to clean a pocket watch. But just like this guy, he tried to clean his wife's Bulova wrist watch........The store follows:

S.W.

Registered
Posted January 20, 2007 20:25.

Hi, all.

Ok, so I've realized that it costs a lot to have a watch repaired professionally. So the logical... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/783 Sat, 20 Jan 2007 20:41:43 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/784/t/Pocket-Watch-Parts-Suppliers-.html
Brian Cavanaugh pwpartsetc@pwatch.com

Dashto www.dashto.com

Uncle Larry's www.execulink.com/~lfoord/index/horology.htm

HoroFind feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/784 Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:39:50 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/786/t/Radium-In-Watches-Attention-Members-.html

If you collect, own, or repair watches or components containing radium,you are encouraged to review the linked document issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and issue comment as instructed by the NRC prior to September 11, 2006.



The document, Nuclear Regulatory Commission 10 CFR Part 20, 30, 31 et al. Requirements for Expanded Definition of Byproducts Material;
Proposed Rule, details proposed regulation of timepieces and parts... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/786 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 17:08:36 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/787/t/The-History-of-Jeweled-Pivots-in-Watches-.html

BACKGROUND

The important parts of a mechanical watch are mainly those that move, i.e. gear trains, the balance and the escapement. In early times, the fine pivots of these pieces turned directly in holes drilled into two brass plates separated by pillars.

In order to facilitate assembly and repair, the upper plate was later replaced by separate elements, called "bars" (also "bridges" or... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/787 Sun, 23 Apr 2006 15:59:38 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/785/t/Mainspring-Ends-for-Watches-And-Mainspring-Notes-.html
The last two types shown are what you will see in automatic winding watches.

Stan Hoffman

Jeweler

Watchmaker

feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/785 Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:10:48 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/788/t/Why-Is-Watch-Repair-So-Expensive-Or-Is-It-.html Why is watch repair so expensive?

If you consider the skill required to repair a fine timepiece, the price is not expensive at all.

To learn to repair watches is a lifelong learning experience, one that you never really can learn all the way. There are thousands of different models out there with many different mechanisms. That is why many watchmakers specialize in certain areas of the trade. Some will only repair Rolex watches and others may only repair pocket... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/788 Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:30:42 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/789/t/Pocket-Watch-Mainsprings-What-Not-To-Do-.html Working with watches makes it so we all need a good laugh sometimes. Here is an old post card that shows the perils of replacing a mainspring.

feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/789 Thu, 02 Feb 2006 23:31:55 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/790/t/WATER-RESISTANCY-LEVELS-In-Watches-.html

WATER RESISTANCY LEVELS

Look for resistancy levels on the dial or case back of the watch. An absence of any indication indicates extra caution should exercised when wearing the watch to avoid any contact with moisture. This is true in expensive dress watch (particularly 14K ladies watches) as well as lower valued watches. Refer to the warranty sheet for... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/790 Wed, 04 Jan 2006 20:08:41 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/792/t/Condensation-of-Moisture-on-Watch-Crystals-Hamilton-Info-.html
Condensation of Moisture on Watch Crystals
Its Cause and Cure
By R. W. Slough
Head Watchmaker, Hamilton Watch Company

In the mail which comes to my desk, one of the most frequently received questions is I have a customer whose watch fogs up under the crystalmoisture forms on the glass to such an extent that it is impossible to see the dial. What causes this? What can be done about it? Sometimes the inquirer will ask, as if he didnt know: "Will this... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/792 Mon, 02 Jan 2006 20:42:45 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/794/t/The-Waltham-Friction-Fit-Balance-Staff-.html

feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/794 Sun, 25 Dec 2005 19:16:51 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/793/t/L-amp-R-Watch-Cleaning-Solutions-That-We-Use-.html
All watches that we service are completly disassembled prior to cleaning.

#111 Ammoniated Watch Cleaning Solution. This is used in the first cleaning operation.

#121 Watch Rinsing Solution Fast Drying. This is... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/793 Fri, 11 Nov 2005 21:25:07 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/796/t/An-Amazing-Story-of-Balance-Staff-Replacement-.html I noticed this posting or thread on the NAWCC message board. It is obvious that the un-trained continue to butcher watches and ruin good parts. Do these people experiment on YOUR watch while making an attempt to repair them?

Posted October 20, 2005 19:40
What are hole closing punches used for? feeds@yuku.com (Horologist) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/796 Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:04:56 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/795/t/How-Do-I-Know-What-An-Escapement-Is-.html
Here is a picture of the typical escapement in a watch.

feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/795 Sat, 05 Nov 2005 19:46:03 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/791/t/Doing-The-Job-Right-The-First-Time-.html
It is important that people understand, that watch repair is a very technical field. It requires specific tools, especially when working on a fine Rolex watch. In addition, we will NOT cut corners when it comes to watch repair. It does not matter if the watch is a 7 jewel pocket watch, or a fine Rolex watch. We treat all of them with the care that they deserve.

Another thing, when we work on a watch, it is taken completely apart. Each part is properly cleaned and inspected for... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/791 Sat, 30 Jul 2005 19:30:16 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/799/t/How-Do-I-Know-What-A-Repeater-Watch-Is-.html The repeating mechanism is operated by either a slide, plunger or button in the case of the watch.

There are basically five types of repeating mechanisms, some more common than others:

Quarter Repeaters

The quarter repeater strikes the previous hour and quarter hour.

feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/799 Thu, 30 Jun 2005 01:00:49 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/800/t/How-Do-I-Know-What-A-Tourbillion-Watch-Is-.html Breguet invented the tourbillion in 1795. A tourbillion is a device designed to reduce the position errors of a watch. This device has the escape wheel, lever and balance wheel all mounted in a carriage of light frameworks. The carriage turns 360 degrees at regular intervals (usually once per minute). The fourth wheel is fixed and is concentric with the carriage pinion and arbor.The escape wheel pinion meshes with the fourth wheel and will rotate around the fixed fourth wheel in the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/800 Thu, 30 Jun 2005 00:56:28 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/801/t/How-Do-I-Know-What-A-Chronograph-Watch-Is-.html The term chronograph is derived from the Greek words chronos which means "time" and grapho which means "to write".The first recording of intervals of time was around 1821 by the inventor Rieussec. His chronograph (Time-Writer) made dotsof ink on a dial as a measure of time. Around 1862 Adolph Nicole introduced the first chronograph with a hand that returned to zero.The split second chronograph made its appearance around 1979. Today a chronograph can be described as a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/801 Thu, 30 Jun 2005 00:53:46 GMT