Recent content by bazza.

Beautiful old late 60s high beat King Seiko on the bench

Now you mention it I see what you mean, I've spent the last few weeks just doing uni work and polishing so its nice to get back to some servicing

Some before and after shoots of a ETA 2824 movement Service and Polish

Bit more polishing today

Thats a great video but I'd be shoot if I handled the dial without finger cots, and interesting he cleans the main plate with the stem in place

I'm not impressed with AP myself as many years ago I was lucky enough to get a new Off Shore Diver on a bracelet. When a went to pick it up The clasp wouldn't close correctly so the dealer bent it in front of me and got it to close ok ( that should of be a warning) , next when you undid the...

The amplitude was dropping somewhat being its 5 years old so thought I service it and give it a light polish and touch up the bushing

Really well but I'm not there much at min because the projects we have been set can all be done remotely. I've been working at AJWSL which is only 300m from the University and the jobs we have in are amazing plus working on the job you learn so much more. Once I get this next essay in I'll do...

75% of are work is Rolex so if your after somebody let us know https://ajwsl.co.uk/servicing/

Hi the lamp is excellent its the same type we use at work I got it from Cousin's here is a link its not cheap but worth every penny https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/bench-light-cousins-led-660-x-120mm-head?code=L62768 The cleaner is an super bit to kit and a must have, its called the...

A friend got it me for my birthday so unfortunately I can't help you out with that one , it also has my full name before proprietor but I blurred that out same on the British WatchMaker certificate.

Just built this watch cleaning machine can't wait to try it out

I have one myself but use it for watchmaking

34mm Air Kings cost around 3.5/4k here in the jewelry quarter

It is true if polished incorrectly you can lose sharp edges but if done correctly with the right mops felts and most importantly Silicon Wheel Finishers these are hard rubber wheels with a cutting compound bounded in them you can keep your edges. Polishing also moves the metal when you get it...