The complete watch balance consists of the balance wheel, the balance spring and the balance staff. The watch balance mechanism is one of the most important precision mechanisms in the entire watch. When you need to replace or repair a balance, make sure you are getting all three parts, and make sure they […]
Entries from June 2007
The Complete Watch Balance
June 28th, 2007 · 1 Comment
Tags: Watchmaking · Watch Parts
Date Rings For Your Watch
June 25th, 2007 · No Comments
Have you ever wondered how the date function on your mechanical watch works? Well, on mechanical watches, the date function is tied directly to the mechanical wheels that drive the time function. Basically, the days of the month are listed on a circular ring underneath the watch dial that rotates mechanically, in […]
Tags: Watchmaking · Watch Parts · Watch Restoration
Omega Watch Dials
June 18th, 2007 · No Comments
In our last article on Tag Heuer Watch Dials we discussed the importance of finding the right watch dial for your model of watch.
One way of ensuring that you are choosing an appropriate watch dial for your watch is to buy a dial manufactured by the same brand that produced the watch. This is […]
Tags: Watch Parts