When you come to servicing a modern watch, chances are you will have access to the technical information for that specific calibre. In the information pack you will find the watch’s reference FREQUENCY. This is the frequency at which the hairspring is expected to operate in order to output the correct time. A variation from […]

When reading about watches, you will hear a lot of part names thrown around. Below is a list of some of the most common parts of an automatic watch and a brief description of the function of the more common (or interesting) bits. 1. Crown Wheel: the crown wheel engages with the winding pinion, which […]

The term ‘Creep’ refers to the slipping of the welded bridle around the outside of a lubricated barrel Creep. To compensate, some brands have grooved the barrel wall to stop the bridle from slipping. The problem is, though, that the torque generated from the winding with a grooved wall sends too much power to the […]