Omega make beautiful movements and always have
Omega 501 tear down images
JLC Jaeger LeCoultre Calibre 889/1 tear down images
A really interesting calibre to work on - beautiful in fact
Tear down – Certina 25-651 movement
The Certina movement 25-651 was a great movement with different versions between 1960-1975. For technical details please read ranfft http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&0&2uswk&Certina_25_651
Tear down images ETA A08.L01
The ETA Valgranges A08.L01 is a column wheel chronograph version of the famous works horse the Valjoux / ETA 7750, developed by Longines and used by Omega at one stage. The following images are for reference of the take apart of one for servicing
HAMTUN watch update.
I no longer accept HAMTUN watches for warranty repair work. This is unfortunate but had to be done going forward. Please address all warranty enquiries for HAMTUN watches to HAMTUN watches directly.
CWC watches stolen
CWC has had 300 Automatic RN Dive Watches stolen - serial numbers 1-300 ending /20 No other batches ending /20 have been made - please keep your eyes peeled and get in touch if you are offered one. Website link
Spending a few days with an Orion Hellcat – privileged
When I was the offered the chance to get my hands on an Orion Hellcat for a few days I jumped at the chance. I have known Nick Harris for a while and I respect him as a watchmaker and wanted to see how that translates to a model he has made. My first impression …
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The Direnzo DRZ03 Eclipse is launching February 12th 2020
I must admit after seeing the Eclipse online I chased the owner Sergio to be on the list of people to review one before the Kickstarter kicks off 12.02.2020 The reasons for chasing the early access was very simple, I loved the look of the grey black vintage eclipse, and I knew the watch would …
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Coming soon the Advisor Supa Diver Bronze
The watch is a nice weight for bronze and felt substantial, the dial was very easy to read thanks to the AR coating
Stolen Ikepod Megapode Genève
An Ikepod Megapode MG02 has been stolen in Geneve Serial number: 0650 Year purchased: 2015 Proof of ownership: yes Colour: Blue and Yellow Reported by Ikepod.com Last known location: Geneve
Cumbria Watch Repair 