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ManOnTime Is Now On Patreon!

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by ManOnTime » Fri Apr 01, 2022 5:36 pm » in General Discussion

Today we're excited (and a little nervous) to announce that ManOnTime is now on Patreon!

What is Patreon?

Patreon is a service that allows...

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MoT's Watch Deal Forum Chat Room

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by ManOnTime » Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:49 am » in Tech Support

MoT's Watch Deal Forum users now have another avenue for communication: Discord!

Discord was originally created and intended as a way for...

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Forum Guidelines

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by ManOnTime » Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:14 am » in General Discussion

Welcome! These forums are here for anyone to post on. We do not limit registration to anyone. We hope you find this website and its forum an...

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Watch repair and modding how-to’s

Last post by rich_in_the_lou « Sun May 22, 2022 12:40 pm
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by watchpalooza » Thu May 23, 2019 12:05 pm

A members-only thread for sharing online instructional guides and videos for watch cleaning, repair, modding, etc. Here are some to start:...

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Sun May 22, 2022 12:40 pm
Websites and Online Tools for Vintage Collectors

Last post by rich_in_the_lou « Thu May 05, 2022 10:13 am
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by watchpalooza » Tue Apr 30, 2019 10:28 am

Starting this thread for members to share online resources for the vintage collector, excluding purchase sites (saving those for another thread). All...

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Thu May 05, 2022 10:13 am
Haute Horlogerie Discussion

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Haute horlogerie , or high watchmaking, describes a watch exhibiting a maximum level of care and artistry in its engineering and design. Such a piece...
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Mon Mar 22, 2021 12:00 am
Making Sense of Movements: Info Thread

Last post by watchpalooza « Sun May 17, 2020 2:39 pm
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by username » Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:33 pm

These thoughts came from a discussion of whether a particular micro's move from the SW200 to a Miyota 9015 was an upgrade or a downgrade, and a post...

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What Defines A Swiss Made Watch?

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by ValueYourWatch.com » Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:11 am

What Defines A Swiss Made Watch?

Original posted at Value Your Watch March 22nd, 2022

According to Swiss law, it’s quite exact and...

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Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:11 am
How To import Watches

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by ValueYourWatch.com » Thu Apr 21, 2022 6:37 pm

How To Import Luxury Watches

The internet has forever changed the way Americans shop. Instead of the local mart, we are able to purchase from...

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Thu Jun 02, 2022 12:58 am
The Gray Market, Explained

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by recapt » Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:41 pm

I never really understood how gray market watch retailers operated and obtained their inventory until I saw this video. I figured others might...

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How to Replace OMEGA Seamaster Bezel Insert

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by ValueYourWatch.com » Sat Apr 16, 2022 12:41 pm

This blog post was originally posted here

Here are a few inventory pieces to review.

Bezel removal tool
Replacement bezel, bezel insert, click...

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Patina on Brass and Bronze

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by watchpalooza » Fri Apr 15, 2022 12:51 am

Many ways to do this, but here is the process that yielded the best results for me. Other methods were also tried with varying success before this...

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Free watch to whomever can get this open

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I have this vintage diver, and the caseback is a screw-type as shown below. I have so far been unable to open it using the case opener below....it is...
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"The Switch" (Casio project)

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by Klaatu3 » Sun Feb 27, 2022 3:27 pm

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No, this post isn’t about a certain episode of an iconic sitcom. Nor is it about Jerry’s Breitling. It’s about another kind of...

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Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:06 pm
Looking for Casio Duro Bezel Spring

Last post by rich_in_the_lou « Sat Feb 19, 2022 4:22 pm

by rich_in_the_lou » Sat Feb 19, 2022 4:22 pm

I thought my Black Casio Duro needed some color so I got a blue Planet Ocean Bezel insert to spice things up. Unfortunately, when I pried the bezel...

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Sat Feb 19, 2022 4:22 pm
Routine Maintenance and Repairs--Where?

Last post by BruceR « Tue Jan 25, 2022 3:43 pm
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by BruceR » Mon Jan 24, 2022 2:32 pm

I currently live in Houston and have no idea where to go for routine maintenance or repairs. Do most people try to find a local place? Or mail their...

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Tue Jan 25, 2022 3:43 pm
Seiko bezel gasket

Last post by Robotaz « Tue Dec 14, 2021 6:29 pm
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by Robotaz » Mon Dec 13, 2021 11:30 pm

Does anyone know a place to buy a Seiko emperor tuna bezel gasket, specifically for SBDX013/014?

I cannot find anything. Can’t find the part number....

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Tue Dec 14, 2021 6:29 pm
8926 dial size

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by CigarCity » Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:14 am

Does anyone know the dial size for the Invicta 8926?

I’m going to buy some parts (case, dial, hands and an NH35) from aliexpress and take a SWAG at...

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Sat Jul 17, 2021 12:50 am
Speidel offering mail in watch service

Last post by cheddar « Thu Jul 08, 2021 1:53 am
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by TheJohnP » Thu May 20, 2021 11:25 am

No clue if they've got the chops to do a good job, but Speidel has been around forever. So makes sense they would get into watch servicing....

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Thu Jul 08, 2021 1:53 am
Removing discoloration / sun bleaching from silicone straps

Last post by Boourns « Fri May 21, 2021 3:02 pm
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by watchpalooza » Mon May 17, 2021 11:27 am

So I have this blue silicone strap that came with a recent lot of vintage watches. Its in good shape (no tears, warping and not brittle), but its...

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Fri May 21, 2021 3:02 pm
Patek Calatrava. Possibly the most perfect (and copied) design.

Last post by yinzburgher « Wed May 05, 2021 12:00 am
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by Conchita Turtle » Mon Nov 09, 2020 8:49 am

One of the first watches I bought when I started with the hobby was an Eterna Soleure that, although it was cheaper than my Speedy or Lindbergh,...

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Wed May 05, 2021 12:00 am
Help with Casio alarm spring needed - FIXED!!!!!

Last post by watchpalooza « Tue May 04, 2021 1:54 pm
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by Nrachad » Mon May 03, 2021 12:17 pm

306CE803-D006-4E65-BFFD-8858863F1DE6.jpeg I picked up an old unused Casio Ediface (EFA-100) with their 2318 module at an estate sale. While I was...

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Tue May 04, 2021 1:54 pm
The first quartz wristwatch

Last post by Boourns « Mon Apr 26, 2021 11:21 am
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by watchpalooza » Mon Apr 26, 2021 10:55 am

Accidentally came across a really good writeup about the story of the first quartz wristwatch.

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Mon Apr 26, 2021 11:21 am
Recommendations - Vintage Watch Repair/Service

Last post by cortman « Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:18 pm
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by Nrachad » Tue Apr 13, 2021 5:58 am

I hope I posted this in the correct area. I apologize if it belongs somewhere else.

I have the opportunity to purchase a small collection of...

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Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:18 pm
Water resistance vs pressure test

Last post by baldrick « Mon Mar 22, 2021 5:54 am

by baldrick » Mon Mar 22, 2021 5:54 am

Hi, gang,

Hoping someone knows the answer to this question off the top of their head.

I've had a dive watch serviced, during which it was pressure...

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Mon Mar 22, 2021 5:54 am
Watch running backwards?

Last post by baldrick « Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:05 am
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by baldrick » Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:03 am

Random thing happened today. I have a Spinnaker Bradner, which powered by an NH35 movement.

It's always been a bit finicky since I got it, taking...

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Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:05 am
Did I Break My Eco Drive?

Last post by ManOnTime « Tue Mar 09, 2021 11:32 am
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by squincher » Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:02 pm

One of my eco drives ran down to the two second tick. Without thinking about which watch I was dealing with, I took out the battery to see what size...

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Tue Mar 09, 2021 11:32 am
BHI Technician Grade Distance Learning Course - Info, Impressions, and Advice

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by sistem_32 » Wed Mar 03, 2021 5:45 pm

Over the last six months I've been working on the British Horological Institute's Technician Grade Distance Learning Course (DLC). In this post I'll...

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Wed Mar 03, 2021 5:45 pm

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