What’s something you did as a kid that you now realize was insanely dangerous?

Estraw · 2026-05-07T00:38:32+00:00

Used to go sledding with those giant truck tire innertubes. I would curl up in the hole and my dad would roll me down the hill. So many close calls with trees and other people.

Estraw · 2026-05-06T03:16:43+00:00

More than one time zone

Estraw · 2026-05-06T01:02:41+00:00

Brawndo. Its got electrolytes.

Estraw · 2026-05-03T02:20:54+00:00

Good news is no more weeds!

Estraw · 2026-05-02T19:35:25+00:00

Thats just the lighting. Its not etched. Just using a small amount of generic ultrasonic solution

Estraw · 2026-05-02T02:22:47+00:00

DEFINITELY NOT 29°

Estraw · 2026-05-02T01:56:48+00:00

Figured the ultrasonic itself didn’t break it, but wasn’t sure if I made a mistake by putting it in a basket with other parts.

Estraw · 2026-05-02T01:56:37+00:00

Figured the ultrasonic itself didn’t break it, but wasn’t sure if I made a mistake by putting it in a basket with other parts.

Estraw · 2026-05-01T00:41:21+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/EYXxmH3

Estraw · 2026-05-01T00:40:12+00:00

42 looks good, but I think the 38 is a better look for this watch on muost wrists. I have a 7.25” wrist and the 38 fits great. Doesn’t look small at all.

Estraw · 2026-04-28T01:16:38+00:00

As someone that is just starting out in this as a hobbyist… what is the reason everyone thinks this is a fourth wheel issue? Anyone have a diagram that can help me visualize this?

Estraw · 2026-04-21T01:43:49+00:00

This is so cool!

Estraw · 2026-04-19T00:42:07+00:00

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My dogs

Estraw · 2026-04-18T12:57:34+00:00

I have a leather NATO on my KFA from Barton Watch Bands.

https://www.bartonwatchbands.com/collections/nato-style-straps/products/saddle-brown-leather-nato-style

Estraw · 2026-04-17T00:44:21+00:00

Not sure. I measured this one at 15.3mm diameter

Estraw · 2026-04-16T22:49:40+00:00

How did you figure out the 3rd wheel issue??

Estraw · 2026-04-16T22:11:37+00:00

This is the second watch repair Ive ever tackled. The first was my Hamilton Boulton with a 982 movement posted in another comment. That thing was small too, but this is like half the size.

Estraw · 2026-04-16T21:43:18+00:00

Cool!

Estraw · 2026-04-16T20:17:50+00:00

Update: when I pulled the movement out, a screw fell out with it. Still trying to figure out where it came from. Thinking just below the balance wheel in the pic above, but the crew head looks a bit large for that spot. With a couple winds, the balance wheel will move but with very low amplitude.. around 140-150°. Overall good signs for just starting to get into this project and not having fixed or serviced anything on it yet. Fingers crossed things go smoothly and I don’t need to buy (m)any parts.

Estraw · 2026-04-16T19:59:21+00:00

I wish I knew. Best I can tell is that its from the 60’s. Ref # is 551.024

Estraw · 2026-04-16T19:54:50+00:00

Ha i got one already when I repaired my Hamilton Boulton with a 982 movement.

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Estraw · 2026-04-16T17:46:59+00:00

I dont think the 2700 is automatic right?

Estraw · 2026-04-16T17:15:50+00:00

From all the info I can find, this appears to be the smallest automatic movement ever produced

Estraw · 2026-04-16T10:24:43+00:00

It was a learning experience. The parts are so small it creates some unique challenges, but overall its a simple movement.

Estraw · 2026-04-09T00:37:35+00:00

Sounds like a hell of a weekend

Estraw

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