What to Do When a Spring Bar Is Stuck
A practical guide to freeing a stuck watch spring bar without marking the lugs, choosing the right tool, and knowing when to replace the bar.
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How to Hold a Watch Case Safely During Repair
Learn when to use a casing cushion, bench mat, holder or vice so the watch case stays stable without marking the crystal, lugs or case back.
Watch repair news worth reading this week
This week in watch repair news: wider watch education access, trade show changes, sports watch case details, new movement specs and smartwatch material expectations.
Why Do Watch Hands Touch After Fitting
A practical guide to checking watch hand clearance after fitting, with safer ways to correct hands that rub, touch the dial or stop the movement.
How to Open a Watch Back Without Scratching the Case
A careful beginner guide to choosing the right case opening method and avoiding avoidable marks around the case back.
Which Watch Grease Should You Use
A practical guide to choosing watch grease, gasket grease and oil without mixing up jobs that need very different lubricants.
What Should Hold Small Watch Parts in an Ultrasonic Cleaner
How to think about baskets, jars and small part separation when cleaning watch components without putting a complete watch or movement in the tank.
Do You Need a Mainspring Winder for Watch Repair
A beginner safe explanation of when a mainspring winder is needed, what can go wrong without one, and which watch repair jobs avoid the mainspring entirely.
This Week in Watch Repair News Movements Materials and Workshop Skills
A practical weekly roundup for watch repairers, covering movement architecture, quartz servicing, chronograph design, workshop heritage and the watchmaking skills pipeline.
How to Remove a Stuck Watch Bracelet Screw
A practical guide to freeing a tight bracelet screw without chewing the slot, damaging the link or using the wrong tool for the job.