Watch Repair

How to Clean Watch Dials

To clean dial, always use blower and a sharpened piece of pegwood or toothpick to remove dust and broken pieces of glass from surface. Then use Rodico or something like it to remove any other residue. (Rodico is like silly putty and can be purchased from most material distributors.)

It is always best to remove the […]

How to Clean Watch Dials2017-02-17T09:02:16-05:00

Fitting Stems and Crowns to Watches

Things to consider when selecting proper crown: (1) color, (2) tap, (3) outside diameter, (4) inside diameter, (5) post length, (6) overall thickness, (7) design of watchcase. The most common problem you will have when fitting stems is that the stem will be cut too short and rendered useless. One good way to fit stems […]

Fitting Stems and Crowns to Watches2019-09-14T12:42:13-04:00

Fitting Crystals to Watch Bezel

When choosing a replacement crystal consider the design of the watch, the height of the original crystal, and the style of the original (high dome, low dome, flat top, stepped, tension ring, straight sided, magnifier, etc.). Next, remove movement, band, and anything else, such as a rotating divers bezel from case. Now follow these steps:

  1. Remove […]
Fitting Crystals to Watch Bezel2017-02-17T09:02:16-05:00

How to Refinish Watch and Clock Hands

To refinish watch and clock hands:

  1. Clean watch hands with detergent.
  2. Remove any heavy corrosion using a glass scratch brush. To remove paint you can use acetone.
  3. Polish hands on a leather buff stick with rouge to remove any scratches. Or even more conveniently you can purchase fingernail polishing sticks in various grits which work […]
How to Refinish Watch and Clock Hands2019-09-14T12:42:14-04:00
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