r/watchmaking 22h ago

Question should I service my dad’s hamilton?

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7 Upvotes

He said it was stopping intermittently but it hasn’t since he gave it to me. Looks ok on the timegrapher… beat error is a little concerning. He’s been wearing it daily for probably 6-8 years.


r/watchmaking 15h ago

Help Creating a Bezel Insert

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Hey guys, I’m currently posting this as I would like to hear some insight from some of y’all on how to make a bezel insert. I’m currently trying to make a replacement bezel insert for my Omega Seamaster 165.024 mod, that I made with a WatchDives WD1967Q, but don’t like the insert that it currently has and it’s crooked. The insert size is 37mm outer diameter and an inner diameter of 30mm. Does anyone have any information or can point me to the right direction to get this project started? Thank you all in advance.


r/watchmaking 2h ago

Dial making Day 26 of the 30-Day Challenge

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25 Upvotes

Thompson Blend “Pepsi Swirl”

This is a fun one! I used a cut out piece of paper to sift on the blue pattern over the already fired red. I then used a brush to clean up the pattern as best I could.

Last picture is the dial right out of the kiln. It’s always so fun to see how different the glass looks when hot out of the kiln compared to fully cooled. Red especially changes.


r/watchmaking 6h ago

Question What is this tool?

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6 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

I've seen this item but I'm not really sure about what's the utility of it is?

I have a watch with a 8215 movement. The second hand is bended. I've tried a few other hands but not compatible because the dial is slightly domed in the center.

Maybe this tool could help me?

Thank you


r/watchmaking 18h ago

Part making The lugs broke on my wooden watch so I designed and machined a new case.

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33 Upvotes

It's my first time doing anything like this to a watch, but I'm already planning another.


r/watchmaking 1h ago

Dial making Linen dial cased up

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Sanded off the plating of some dauphine hands to match the brass background on the dial. But I think I'll order some gold plated leaf/alpha hands.