Hey Yam.  Can you fix like real antique clocks?  I have one that must be 100 years old.  It is a mantle clock that was left to my wife by her great grandfather.  It isn't sexy, but it does have some gold on it, and it is a family heirloom.

Hard to believe things like clocks were an heirloom at one time.

mom had given me some of her non used rings ( to use for parts, before she passed away. took a 14k band, ran it through my ring stretcher. upside down. so the teeth textured hte band. and then mounted it to the 8700

John my friend that would make me nervous. what is going on, ( or not going on) with it. i DO know of a local clock man who CAN do it. also a NAWCC member. ( person i get my advice from and parts when needed. ) as rough as shipping can be, id be leery.  but we can figure that out. got pics?, full shot, and relevant macros would help.

Hey adidas, heres that victorinox i set out for you. will give her some time on the display shelf, if a no go, ill put it on ebay for you.

this will be my next acquisition for the workbench here in a month or so not bad at less than $30 on egay

cool! I could see how that would be useful.

Do you have a link?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2MP-USB-Digital-Microscope-Endoscope-Video-Camera-Magnifier-25x-to-200x-w-Driver-/400501881710?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d3fc5bb6e

the stand could be better but hell got one of those third hand things in my stash. if you try it lmk how well it does. $24.95 doesnt seem too bad. so i couldnt bîtch if its sub par lol

I've used one of those at my previous job. Definitely comes in handy, but it probably wont be long before you find yourself fabricating a better mounting system out of clamps.

Quote from: RossLH on July 06, 2013, 12:07:36 PM
I've used one of those at my previous job. Definitely comes in handy, but it probably wont be long before you find yourself fabricating a better mounting system out of clamps.

not expecting miracles out of the clamps lol. if i get one, will deal with that straight away

Looking forward to tooling up. since i rented space on the marquee, business has grown quite nicely. 8 batteries yesterday lol. i dont pay space rent, nor do i buy batteries. i split profits with owner. if i do nothing i pay nothing. so its working out. tools OTOH are my responsibility. have a bench set up at home. thats my own pie there. need to get ym hands on NICE mini screwdrivers, another case opener/closer and also one that will work a rolex. i DO have one but i dont trust it. i can use it, but wou,ld rather get my hands on a good one. but its costly if new. ( if anyone has a lead on used but good parts LMK PLEASE also need a crystal lift, and that usb microscope. eventually a plater better than th eone i currently own.

Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on July 13, 2013, 07:54:41 AM
Looking forward to tooling up. since i rented space on the marquee, business has grown quite nicely. 8 batteries yesterday lol. i dont pay space rent, nor do i buy batteries. i split profits with owner. if i do nothing i pay nothing. so its working out. tools OTOH are my responsibility. have a bench set up at home. thats my own pie there. need to get ym hands on NICE mini screwdrivers, another case opener/closer and also one that will work a rolex. i DO have one but i dont trust it. i can use it, but wou,ld rather get my hands on a good one. but its costly if new. ( if anyone has a lead on used but good parts LMK PLEASE also need a crystal lift, and that usb microscope. eventually a plater better than th eone i currently own.

sounds like you're on your way! good stuff! 

Check the writing/grammar/spelling in this ad. saw a few things I wouldn't mind getting but not from this person sorry lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Deluxe-Watch-Band-Strap-Link-Remover-Case-Opener-Repair-Holder-Hole-Punch-Tools-/251037422421?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3a72ff1355

DAMN I want. its a vigor crystal lift. many of my good tools are vigor. needing a crystal lift. 1 to finish buddhas sportsman, and for eventual repairs down the road.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ships-Today-Vintage-Vigor-Crystal-Lift-Nice-watchmakers-Watch-Tool-/330931335837?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0d0b729d this is CHEAP 

Hmmm punches
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Watchmakers-Punches-Set-of-21-In-Wooden-Tube-New-/141014929857?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d52511c1
Damn I have 1 Dumont tweezer, wanting these too lol. dammit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dumont-brass-tweezers-Swiss-made-watchmaker-tools-Set-of-3-Models-1AM-and-4-/231013579820?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c97b7c2c
one of my favourite pieces. had this oen since day one. and some vintage hammers. and acouple cheap ones too.
and finally a rolex case opener.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HORB-w-Smile-face-Caseback-Opening-Ball-for-Rolex-Coinback-Cases-/200937100749?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ec8c8d5cd in blue or the wrench style
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Watch-tool-rolex-tudor-Oyster-waterproof-watch-Screw-back-case-opener-5537-/400529143692?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d4165b78c
going to find a way to get all of these items soon. business is picking up. why is it business is there before the tools are lmao   

http://www.ebay.com/sch/tware20/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3984.m1543.l2654 HOLY shaZam! I wanna go shopping. the bulova stem collection I want dearly. I picked a 21 jewel movt for buddhas repair. have it in wifes watch already.  working on final fit.

DAMN found the bergeon goldmine. I desire their tools greatly. remodeling the office/workbench tomorrow and desire these items. one of each. not a bad price at all. Who knows. maybe Christmas will be lol.
these tho. Opinions? specially from fellow watchmakers/jewelers?, I know cods is one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Watch-case-back-opener-opening-Bergeon-left-handed-tool-watchmakers-swiss-/400307701427?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item5d3432c6b3 damn just saw the case opener at 207 dollars C'est La vie Eh? lol

As much as I LOVE and lust after bergeons tools, I wont pay that yet. business IS building but its not worth it YET to pay that kind of money for a case opener. it can wait. the others OTOH, perhaps sooner. the prices are not on par with growth. would be like me buying friends Maserati gransport to deliver pizzas. doable? sure worth it? no.

just so you dont get despondent brother!! ... a response that breaks the 6 posts in a row streak you had there!! 

we do see the posts.... just not respond on watch stuff much ... it interesting to see you drooling over the quality gear though! 

Nice tools. Bit too nice for my pocket It is however just like the one I used to use when doing watches.

Quote from: codajastal on July 15, 2013, 06:10:53 PM
Nice tools. Bit too nice for my pocket It is however just like the one I used to use when doing watches.

Agreed. too nice atm to justify