Posted in Timepieces on May 29th, 2008
I had just purchased a Swiss made ETA 2836-2 25 Jewel movement from eBay. I think this movement is used in many famous watches, including Rolex, Omega models etc. This movement will automatically wind by a semi-circle weighted rotor which rotates as the watch moves while being worn. Many feedback from those whose use this movement has always been good and positive.
This ETA Swiss automatic movements are durable, reliable, and [...]
Posted in Timepieces on May 23rd, 2008
This used Titoni Airmaster watch had just arrived. So far for about half a day, it still keep good time. The movement is ETA 2836-2. Heard this famous movement was from the 70’s and still in use today. The ticking sound is louder than all my other watches. I somehow like the simplicity of this [...]
Posted in Home on May 18th, 2008
I have bought many items from eBay. One of the best things I ever purchased is the Power Monitor Plug.
The reason I purchased it from eBay was because I could not get in locally. I had been hunting high and low for this power monitor plug for a long time. The power monitor plug proves very [...]
Posted in Timepieces on May 12th, 2008
I am getting a loupe for normal watch servicing. There are so many magnification power and brands available. So which one should we get? 4x, 5x, 7x or 10x? After some research, it seem many watchmaker prefer magnification power of 4x or 5x for general use. 7x or 10x will be good for detail work like the wheel balance. As for [...]
Posted in Timepieces on May 6th, 2008
Once I get to know a little more about watch repair through some video self study course. It really inspired me to go straight into watch repair whenever there is an opportunity.
For a start, I need some watch tools to begin with. So, I got myself a very simple watch repair tool set from eBay. [...]
Posted in Timepieces on May 2nd, 2008
I always get very excited and fascinated whenever I see the mechanical movement of the Tourbillon watch. Some of the Chinese made Tourbillon watch still affordable as compare to those from the Swiss. At the mean time, enjoy the Tourbillon movement. Cheers!
