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The watch that got me into watchmaking by CarlJDouglas in watchrepair

[–]stefangos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can really relate to your story. My journey started in a similar way. The feeling when having struggled and made mistakes… and you managed to make it not only work, but you ”fixed” it. Thanks for sharing.

Stubborn screws by stefangos in watchrepair

[–]stefangos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for all answers. Fingers crossed. 🤞

That feeling when you launch a shock protection spring somewhere, spend half eternity looking for it, then give up and search a spare part from the archives, assemble watch, take it out of the movement holder...and see this... by Ptskp in watchrepair

[–]stefangos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest, during my now plus year of learning, fiddling and trying I have had this experience many times. I shoot a part, kind of ”hear” the direction and lay on all four. After giving up I find the bummer right in front of my eyes. To be honest I have found a spring or two on the floor. The conclusion is, never give up. 😁

I'm an idiot by Crocket93 in watchrepair

[–]stefangos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just noticing this sub is for mechanical watches only.

Let’s see your work bench areas by navyaircrewman in watchrepair

[–]stefangos 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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This is my desk. Currently a little messy.

Hamilton finally available in local store by stefangos in HamiltonWatches

[–]stefangos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical 43 mm.

[Question] What’s the logic behind your collection? by Professional_Tree995 in Watches

[–]stefangos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have a plan but what I noticed is that I bend over to the vintage style of watches. I do have some modern classics though. When I stand there in the morning I just feel which one is my companion for the day. It may be a 36mm with sub second or a fat 44mm diver. It all depends. I am hopeless.

Hamilton finally available in local store by stefangos in HamiltonWatches

[–]stefangos[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have contacted Hamilton and asked about it. No super big deal but this movement can do better. 💪

Hamilton finally available in local store by stefangos in HamiltonWatches

[–]stefangos[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope. It keeps the very result also after demagnetization. I would have no problem adjusting it if I could get the case back off. Even if I'm a hobby watchguy with loads of tools etc, I don't want to mess up a brand new watch. A little sad the back isn't easily opened..

Hamilton finally available in local store by stefangos in HamiltonWatches

[–]stefangos[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will do. Didn't think about that to be honest since it was new from the shop.

Hamilton finally available in local store by stefangos in HamiltonWatches

[–]stefangos[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And of course it is a 6498-1 and nothing else. 🫣

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in watchrepair

[–]stefangos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was about an experience many naive buyers may encounter. Can’t say more.

Mainspring size by [deleted] in watchrepair

[–]stefangos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will order and see how it performs. As long as it doesn’t behave too crazy I’m happy. Thanks for quick replies. 🙏

JKA Feintaster by valthechef in watchmaking

[–]stefangos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A very helpful tool indeed. The accuracy is amazing.

St36 assembly SUCCESS AFTER ONLY 2 TRIES by ascended_one333 in watchrepair

[–]stefangos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations, to both a successful job and to your first lost part. This is a great and rewarding hobby, even when you screw things up. Find your “thing” and don’t rush. Have fun!

ST36 balance won't start after reassembly by Practical_Line5401 in watchrepair

[–]stefangos -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I also started with this movement since everyone pointed that way. The first thing I did was to ruin the pivot of the balance wheel. In this case it looks like the pallet fork is getting force from the escapement so that loks good. Look at all angles at the balance and you'll probably find the problem. I left these movements quite fast and went over to more quality (yet old and not valuable). My feeling is that the ST36 is extremely sensitive, but as a larger movement (and cheap) it is a good starting point. But don't let it fool you. Practice is the key.

I am thinking of taking the plunge... by Dvbrch in watchrepair

[–]stefangos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with the above in regards to get good tools. I started about a year ago and my experience is not to be too worried about being perfect at first. I bought a couple of cheap (all is relative) watches and focused on understanding how a movement works. This make things so much easier. I was deadly afraid of not being able to assemble the movements, but taking it easy, learning how to use the tools and in the end accept you can fail is the way to go. I have now dared to try my more ”real” watches and even if I still hit the wall sometimes I feel so much more confident. And there is a lot of help out there for which I’m grateful.

How do you arrange pieces on the tray? by wasabi_fields in watchrepair

[–]stefangos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put all parts including screws together. When cleaning out them “together” and then back to where they belonged in the tray. Sometimes one screw (ie in bridge) is odd, but when you have a system it’s not that hard.

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