It was impossible to wind this Nivada because it was already wound to the maximum. However, it didn’t run so it was stuck in this position. Many would call it over-wound, although that’s not an accurate description. You can read more about why an over-wound watch doesn’t exist in this article. The movement is an …
Sometimes you need a bit of luck. I found this beauty in the pile of broken donor watches. No idea what it was doing there, but it sure was a nice surprise. It’s an Onsa dress watch with an FHF 72 movement. It doesn’t have an Incabloc shock protection system, so it’s probably from the …
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Screwdrivers are essential tools for the watchmaker, but it can be confusing. Is Bergeon worth the hype? Is Horotec overpriced? Are you a good watchmaker if you don’t use screwdrivers from any of the big brands? In this article, I’ll show you: My own journey with screwdrivers What screwdrivers professional watchmakers use My recommendation for …
This is one of Michał’s watches. A 1948 Roamer with an MST 360 movement with a signed Türler dial. The MST 360 is an unusual movement: The click and the click spring are on the bottom side of the movement. The barrel has an extra winding wheel at the bottom side. The keyless works are …
Finding a vintage Rolex is easy. Finding one that’s worth its price… that’s the challenge. Colin A. White The Vintage Rolex Field Manual is more than twenty years of experience and tons of handbooks, brochures, old magazine articles, and auction catalogs all stuffed in one book. There are two editions: The paperback edition is your …
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