Hour markers fell off - is this repairable?
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oldbanger said:
I have just dropped my favourite watch and the metal hour markers are now detached and rattling around inside the case. It appears to still work (so far). Am I likely to be able to get this repaired? Gutted.
Definitely.Depends on the value of the watch/your attachment to it, but at least someone could open it up and throw the errant bits away.
It may start getting pricey to do an "as new" refurb.
marcosgt said:
All of them? Which watch is it?
Anyway, chances are it is repairable. If it's a fairly cheap watch a bit of superglue will probably do the trick, if a more expensive one, it'll need something a little more careful and time-consuming (read expensive!) to do the job properly.
M.
Do not ever use superglue inside a watch - even a cheap one. The vapour will leave a white deposit inside the crystal and ruin it.Anyway, chances are it is repairable. If it's a fairly cheap watch a bit of superglue will probably do the trick, if a more expensive one, it'll need something a little more careful and time-consuming (read expensive!) to do the job properly.
M.
Tanguero said:
marcosgt said:
All of them? Which watch is it?
Anyway, chances are it is repairable. If it's a fairly cheap watch a bit of superglue will probably do the trick, if a more expensive one, it'll need something a little more careful and time-consuming (read expensive!) to do the job properly.
M.
Do not ever use superglue inside a watch - even a cheap one. The vapour will leave a white deposit inside the crystal and ruin it.Anyway, chances are it is repairable. If it's a fairly cheap watch a bit of superglue will probably do the trick, if a more expensive one, it'll need something a little more careful and time-consuming (read expensive!) to do the job properly.
M.
Although, how long does the vapour continue for? Surely you could glue it, leave it separated for a while (depending how long it needs) and reassemble?
M
I've stripped a few dials for repainting, and used thinned PVA-type stuff on the back of the dial to secure the locating pins.
Pretty sure it was Microscale Krystal Klear, which is sold as a glazing adhesive for plastic models. It dries clear, and is easily removed with a damp cotton bud if you make a mistake.
Pretty sure it was Microscale Krystal Klear, which is sold as a glazing adhesive for plastic models. It dries clear, and is easily removed with a damp cotton bud if you make a mistake.
marcosgt said:
Tanguero said:
marcosgt said:
All of them? Which watch is it?
Anyway, chances are it is repairable. If it's a fairly cheap watch a bit of superglue will probably do the trick, if a more expensive one, it'll need something a little more careful and time-consuming (read expensive!) to do the job properly.
M.
Do not ever use superglue inside a watch - even a cheap one. The vapour will leave a white deposit inside the crystal and ruin it.Anyway, chances are it is repairable. If it's a fairly cheap watch a bit of superglue will probably do the trick, if a more expensive one, it'll need something a little more careful and time-consuming (read expensive!) to do the job properly.
M.
Although, how long does the vapour continue for? Surely you could glue it, leave it separated for a while (depending how long it needs) and reassemble?
M
There are plenty of glues that are perfectly safe to use, but superglue isn't one of them! Try GS Hypo Cement which is what is usually used for glued in crystals and dries clear, or shellac if the thing you are gluing can be heated.
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