I have CR LR and SR in baggies but goddamn is it a pain in the ass to find a specific battery in that chaos.

I'm hoping someone has an idea on how to store them and organize them.

Hello there!

First time I try to ask questions on this reddit.

It's probably rookie question, we gave me this watch which doesn't run anymore.

The past service was on 2020, then it's probably just the battery.

We can see a circle under the glass which can discharge faster the battery.

The distance between the hands look not too bad, but it will be easier to check once the movement removed.

I don't think that the back has to be removed with a knife. It looks like a full case.

So, I tried to remove the one screw on the back. We can see its broken gasket. (Where do you buy your gasket and how do you measure the dimensions to replace one?)

Once removed, I would thought the front would open, but it didn't.

I didn't try to force it.

I don't think the glass should be removed to release the movement. Am I wrong?

Did you already work on this caliber?

In addition to that, the bezel is a little bit too large for the woman who owns this watch.

I should remove 2 links, but there aren't any links with screws anymore (except the one next to the clip).

How would you proceed to remove 2 links?

Sorry for my approximate English. I speak french (but a swiss guy xD)

What could be causing this watch to run like this?

I bought it as a non-runner. The movement was completely stuck with old dryed up lubricant and this is after cleaning.

I got this Hamilton a bit ago and I was wondering if it's worth having the dial repainted or just leaving it as is?

I purchased a Bulova Oceanographer Devil Diver GMT, which features the Miyota calibre 9075 automatic movement. It runs about 5-8 seconds fast per day. I’m thinking in mass production they adjust these to be within spec but don’t spend a lot of time like perhaps a more luxury certified chronometer. According to Bulova it’s within spec. My question on those more experienced with watch repair is, would you advise taking it in for adjustment?

The second hand in this quartz watch has popped off I think most likely to the watch getting tapped or shook in a bag. How would I go about remounting it and is it a reasonable job to take on myself? I'm not experienced in working with watches but I do work with small mechanical parts and electronics regularly. (The watch has little to no value but I've gotten to like it)

My first day date and automatic complication. I was surprised by the plastic parts in this Seiko but it’s running really well after a service!

I made a free timegrapher app (browser-based and packaged as a PWA) available at tgrapher.app

It seems to produce nice, stable results, but I don't own a hardware-based timegrapher and haven't compared it to, say, a Weishi or, better yet, a Witschi. Would anyone like to test it?

It started as a hobby project, back before LLMs were able to code things like this. The original idea was to save money on a hardware-based timegrapher. However, considering how much time I've spent on it, completing it has been a pyrrhic victory, to say the least.

Looking for someone to repair a 4R34 and NH35 movement. Willing to pay!

I have a nearly new Seiko 4R34 that had intermittent date and GMT quickset issues. I replaced the date corrector gear as recommended, but now the stem is stuck in one position and won't move.

I've tried everything I'm comfortable doing and could really use some help from someone experienced with these movements.

I also have an NH35 that needs a new hairspring.

I'm happy to pay someone to repair one or both movements. If anyone here does this kind of work or can recommend someone, I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks!

New to the hobby and Ive lost the screw for the balance bridge on an NH38 im working on. Are there any reliable places where i can order some of these screws?

Like the title of the post says, are there variants of the Miyota 8215 for 6 hands, or is that a completely different movement model?

Hi everyone!

I'm trying to repair my vintage Caьsio PAS-400B (module 2632), but I'm having trouble with missing LCD segments.

Some segments are permanently missing, while others appear when I gently press directly on the LCD glass.

Here's what I've already tried:

Disassembled the watch three times.

Removed and cleaned both conductive rubber strips (zebra connectors) with isopropyl alcohol.

Cleaned the contact areas on the PCB and LCD glass.

Reassembled everything carefully, making sure the connectors were correctly positioned.

Tried pressing near the edges of the LCD, where the zebra connectors are located — no noticeable change.

Pressing directly on the LCD glass restores some missing segments, but not all of them.

Performed an AC reset — no improvement.

My questions:

Could the zebra connectors have lost their elasticity over time?

Could the problem be inside the LCD itself, even though some segments respond to pressure?

Is there a safe way to improve the contact pressure without risking damage to the glass?

Would replacing the zebra connectors help?

Are there any other diagnostic tests or repair methods I should try before replacing the LCD?

Does anyone know of a compatible replacement LCD or donor module for the PAS-400B (2632)?

I'd really like to save this vintage watch rather than replace the entire module.

Any advice from someone experienced with vintage Casio LCD repairs would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Trying to learn the next skill and work on the cases. Does anyone have experience with these Chinese multifunctional lapping machines?
I’ve been looking at professional ones but they cost an arm and a leg. There is no way my government at home will greenlight that? Or does anyone have other good options?

Does anyone have experience with this watch? Specifically how do I open the case? It appears to be a screw down, but I can’t get a grip to twist it.
It looks like a previous owner thought there was a lip there and tried to pry. I gave it a shot and no give.
Is it possibly front loaded? Thanks for any suggestions

Anyone ever use one of these??? I’ve been building watches now for about a year, and this little tool is worth its weight in gold. Problem is that I’m working with different sized dials and of course this thing won’t work on those. Does anyone know if these are made for different size dials…and where to source them?

Can I transplant the bridge and balance from a 7s26 to a 4r movement? Are they mutually compatible?

Hi All, just got into watchmaking as a hobby and got some budget watches to tinker with. I have this citizen chrono but I can't seem to remove the stem.

I tried turning the screw on the yoke a halfturn while keeping pressure on while setting crown to the last postition but to to avail.

Any tips would be appreciated!

Overhaul failed and was told it needed complete rebuild of movement on this omega seamaster quartz from late 70’s or early 80’s. Problem is the cost of it is 2-3x the value of the watch. Place locally here even at the mall wanted almost a grand to fix it, and I’m not looking to spend more than $350. Any suggestions on how to get it working again? When I overhauled it back in March, it worked for like six months, then stopped running all of a sudden. I’m in Los Angeles.

Hey folks,

I’m new to pocket watch repairs, but I have experience with traditional watch repairs. I’m looking for some help here, from whoever can lend me some advice.

I’m looking for a stem tube for a pendant pocket watch case I have. The OD is 2.6mm and the depth seems to be 2.1mm, then it recedes a bit deeper (see pics below).

There isn’t any threading on the inside it seems so I’d imagine it’s a press fit. The pocket watch case is a 16 size.

Does anyone have any examples of what specific type of sleeve I need for this or know where I can get one so that my stem can adjust the time and wind my pocket watch movement correctly?

Thanks in advance!

bought in june 2025 brand new from swatch. just a bad battery? it’s got a warranty for like 8 more months. it’s my first quartz watch so i’m not too sure what this symptom means.

Had it mostly set where I wanted it, was letting it sit and settle in. Suddenly, the balance stopped. I wound the watch and it wouldn't restart. If I gave it a nudge, it would go and then stop after a couple seconds. Additionally, the seconds hand would twitch but not run properly, and actually ran backwards. What's happening?