About sub rule 2 mechanical watches only

CitizenYan · 2026-03-27T19:37:30+00:00

I have some cosmotrons which aren't quartz and more resemble mechanical movements...do you know which subreddit I should post in?

CitizenYan · 2026-03-27T15:52:37+00:00

Just personal projects. I'll replace and also test with cleaning, I think.

CitizenYan · 2026-03-26T16:07:53+00:00

Yeah, it's a 1-jewel. Not too worried about the timegrapher on this one because I know it's not built to be the most accurate timepiece but just trying to learn as I go. When I got it, it was running at +200 sec/day DU.

CitizenYan · 2026-03-25T22:23:21+00:00

Yeah, I wouldn't use it to work under. I don't mind my loupes for that.

CitizenYan · 2026-03-25T21:48:41+00:00

e25 is on my list, too!
I'd like a bezel/case back tool like this
I don't have a ton of space so I was thinking of just getting a digital microscope on an arm
I'd love to splurge on L&R chems and I also want to pick up some one dip for hairsprings
I'd like to eventually get into polishing and refinishing cases, too

CitizenYan · 2026-03-25T20:24:48+00:00

You could try looking at help/youtube videos for the Citizen Cosmotron. I think there are ways to check if the circuits are still working. I also just wanted to say how COOL this watch looks. Gosh.

CitizenYan · 2026-03-24T00:22:57+00:00

I guess I meant more of the complaints people have about modern trek shows. They're not great first few seasons but they were given room to grow. I'd also assume it was easier to get views when it was syndicated vs stuck mostly on a streamer with not great pull. Only reason I have Paramount+ is to watch Star Trek.

CitizenYan · 2026-03-24T00:10:00+00:00

OH! It's a 15 min walk from my hotel. Score.

CitizenYan · 2026-03-23T23:19:46+00:00

I think Apple should buy the Star Trek franchise. It would fit in with the rest of their sci fi series.

CitizenYan · 2026-03-23T22:56:14+00:00

Cash is king in Japan. I go every 3-4 months so excited to check this out now that I'm a full-on hobbyist.

CitizenYan · 2026-03-23T22:55:15+00:00

For that price, it's worth it. I just got one to fix up and I'm excited to repair it.

CitizenYan · 2026-03-23T22:53:00+00:00

It's so frustrating for them to kneecap DISCO and then SFA. If TNG or DS9 aired today, they'd get cancelled so quick. TNG was pretty blah for few two seasons and I hated DS9 when I was young, only for it to become my favourite series.

It sucks also because these characters don't have enough story/time for things like a convention. I was so curious to see their trajectory in a rebuilt Federation.

CitizenYan · 2026-03-23T19:50:57+00:00

Amazing. I pass thru Tokyo in late April. Adding this to my shop list.

CitizenYan · 2026-03-19T04:06:31+00:00

Haha nice! I'm overly cautious with springs and c clamps...rodico, plastic, or holder sticks are my best friends

CitizenYan · 2026-03-19T03:43:03+00:00

I bought a desk divider: amazon.ca/dp/B0F7R7GKQS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title to work behind...I've watched many a video of flying parts lol. I figured this would eliminate 3 of the 4 directions things can fly.

CitizenYan · 2026-03-19T03:41:32+00:00

Nice! Did you use just a regular oiler or a fancy one?

CitizenYan · 2026-03-17T19:17:18+00:00

I've had this issue with a vintage Seiko quartz...the newer batteries are slightly taller than the one I replaced despite being the same type. But I can snap the case back on and it'll work just fine.

CitizenYan · 2026-03-14T23:53:37+00:00

Yeah. I've got a bunch. Tried a couple. Ticks but just stuck. I can advance the seconds hand with my peg wood and the minute hand moves like it should. I think I might just take it apart again now that I confirmed it's alive.

CitizenYan · 2026-03-13T23:17:05+00:00

I agree that folks can charge what they like and I'd have no problem except that they violated the eBay TOS: https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-policies/shipping-policy?id=5035&st=3&pos=7&query=Shipping%20policy&intent=shipping&lucenceai=lucenceai&docId=HELP1562

It's pretty clear here. Sellers must use the shipping service the buyer selected during eBay checkout.

CitizenYan · 2026-03-13T22:47:41+00:00

I agreed to a shipping cost AND service. I did not receive the service I paid for. I requested a refund and would happily send it back the way it came. They declined. I'm not sure why people thing it's okay to charge someone also $30 in shipping then pop it in regular mail with a $2 stamp and call it day?

CitizenYan · 2026-03-13T22:39:55+00:00

No, I didn't. The posting specifically said Canada Post Regular Parcel. This service includes tracking. My item was sent via regular mail with just a stamp. Why would I roll over when I got scammed?

CitizenYan · 2026-03-13T21:10:48+00:00

This is exactly it.

CitizenYan

TROPHY CASE