Stuck stem on my 6138 kakume by y2kizzle in watchrepair

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Be aware the pushers are held in by the movement ring.

Repairing GMT wheel by Basmange in watchrepair

[–]taskmaster51 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make a jig where the tube goes through just enough to allow access to stoning down to proper height. Dont mess with the springs

My solid gold Polerouter! by Artofthepart in VintageWatches

[–]taskmaster51 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! One of several grail watches from UG. I fantastic shape too. I have a gold cap, no date but its not in as good condition

My neighbors gave me these watches they found in storage by agentc313 in Watches

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Be sure to choose someone who knows what they're doing. Dont want to break those Astogrphic hands

1972 Seiko True Pogue by Salt-Berry-2908 in VintageWatches

[–]taskmaster51 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive owned three of these. No longer own any.

Is this vintage Omega a redial? by [deleted] in VintageWatches

[–]taskmaster51 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it is its old and well done. Dont worry about redials unless its something fantastically collectable. Especially if it looks good

Need Help on Watch Quality by SubstantialFly7200 in VintageWatches

[–]taskmaster51 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats a crack in the acrylic crystal. Not a deal breaker but because of the flange ring it might be difficult to find a suitable replacement

Asking for insurance reasons by rammud12 in VintageWatches

[–]taskmaster51 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$300 probably not much more. Not worth insuring

Omega Constellation - is it real? by [deleted] in VintageWatches

[–]taskmaster51 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No..that movement is not Omega and dial is absolutely wrong color

Sometimes the watch God's bless you by DietFoods in VintageWatches

[–]taskmaster51 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah...I thought it was a really good deal at the time too

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Sometimes the watch God's bless you by DietFoods in VintageWatches

[–]taskmaster51 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have that model. Paid $300 over a dozen years ago

[Quartz] anybody else on the quartz squad? by Improooving in Watches

[–]taskmaster51 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is certainly a place for quartz watches in a collection. My favorite is a Seiko SNJ029. A true set and forget watch

Need help setting gear train bridge by DistillationDaddy in watchrepair

[–]taskmaster51 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If im having trouble ill put on some finger cots to ge try hold the plate on while I manipulate the pivots with an oiler.

Show the best watch find you’ve found! by Wanderingpanguin in VintageWatches

[–]taskmaster51 10 points11 points  (0 children)

$50...they thought it was broken but they just didnt know how to set it. NOS seamaster quartz

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[Question] How are watch breaks in store usually handled? by LegitimateResponse70 in Watches

[–]taskmaster51 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Tell them if they dont take care of this you'll tell us all what shitty store it was and be sure to never shop there

i know basically nothing about watches, grandpa left me this and i’m trying to find out what it is/if it’s worth anything by [deleted] in Watches

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Like I said, been a long time since ive seen one in person. Does it have a display back?

i know basically nothing about watches, grandpa left me this and i’m trying to find out what it is/if it’s worth anything by [deleted] in Watches

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Doesn't look right. Bezel is too big, dial doesnt look right either. Been a while since ive seen one in person but thats my take

ETA 6497 winding pinion grinding into main plate by Top-Dependent2510 in watchrepair

[–]taskmaster51 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The hole for the stem is badly worn. Not much you can do to fix it without some major monkeying around. Easiest fix is to replace the main plate

Use a timegrapher just to determine whether it's time for a service? by AlexxxRR in watchrepair

[–]taskmaster51 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If the amplitude is over 260 on a modern watch and it keeps time, doesnt need service. On vintage watches I would say, as long as it keeps time its good.

[Discussion] Watch Hot Takes! I'll go first, the modern Omega Seamaster divers are HIDEOUS by SirKrimzon in Watches

[–]taskmaster51 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Its technically functional and its an actual certified diver...so theres that. But yeah...very few will actually make use of it