La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle since today have been listed as an Unesco World Heritage Site, as a whole industrial complex for the watch making and precision industry as well as related cultural sites. [link]... more »
Looking for some help on how to remove the crown from a Seiko quartz movement Cal. 8223A. One screw beside the stem is "Tube for circuit block screw A" and the brass screw on the other side has a "to and fro" arrow marking and looks like a rate trimming screw. I've included a pic. Any ideas and help would be appreciated. Thanks all.... more »
Quote from an Internet Chapter 185 contribution, which I would like to submit to your perusal and comments: "The Death of Common Sense By Lori Borgman Three yards of black fabric enshroud my computer terminal. I am mourning the passing of an old friend by the name of Common Sense. His obituary reads as follows:... more »
I acquired a Hamilton King Khaki Model H644550 at a swap meet today for $75. I tried to get some info about it but can only find the H644555 model. I did find a H644550 on Watchuseek that sold the beginning of the year for $280 or so? It seems that the MSRP of the 555 model is $475, however in the pic of the 550 model that sold on Watchuseek, there was a... more »
Hello, fellow keepers of the time. Has anyone purchased one of those subject circuit boards made by Piexx (frequently seen on flea bay) and can you provide a short review/comment? Also does anyone know of sources of impulsers (kit or assembled) other than Piexx? I just can't see replacing a serviceable solenoid mechanism on a Simpex or Standard Time clock with a... more »
[link] Invicta Diver w/ Swiss Sellita (ETA clone) movement, sapphire crystal. $180 including US shipping. This watch usually has a "street price" of $300. You will not find a comparable watch having these features for less.... more »
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