Creating Circular Finishes on Steel Watch Case Backs
Stainless steel watch case backs usually have some sort of brushed finish. These finishes look cool, but they are also functional: they are more comfortable on the skin. A glossy,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Dynamic Poising, 6: Contrasting Dynamic & Static Poising (Or, “Why Would a Smooth, Modern Balance Wheel Ever Be Out of Poise?”)
At this point in the how-to series, it’s worth stepping back and contrasting dynamic and static poising to help illuminate the value of modern dynamic poising and even modern, smooth… Read more »
The Pawn Shop Rolex, Part 4: Servicing and Adjusting the 3035 Movement
We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again: It’s much easier to work on nice watches than cheap watches. Whether the watch is an Illinois Bunn Special or our Rolex… Read more »
Using Rubber Abrasive Blocks for Brushed Watch Case Finishes
As part of my informal apprenticeship in metal working—i.e., taking jewelry classes and testing the patience of my friends who repair jewelry and restore motorcycles—I have ended up with a… Read more »
The Pawn Shop Rolex, Part 3: Comparing Replacement Cyclops Crystals
The crusty pawn shop Rolex Datejust 16030 came with a scratched and scuffed acrylic crystal that was beyond saving. It has deep scratches throughout and looks like it has been… Read more »