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How to Pressure Test a Rolex

If you’re anything like the majority of all Rolex owners, chances are you’ve given little thought to the water resistance of your watch. Realize it or not, it’s a concern every Rolex owner should have – regardless of the model or how you use it. In this post, I will go over what it takes to pressure test a Rolex. After the overhaul is complete, then comes the task of buffing.. Read More

My Favorite Watch, The Hamilton 992B

I have been very fortunate over the last 37 years to be able to work on just about every type of mechanical and quartz watch that you can think of. Everything from a Timex to a Rolex and everything in-between. After thousands of watches, it is understandable that I would have a favorite. My all time favorite watch is the Hamilton 992B pocket watch. You might think that I would.. Read More

Omega Speedmaster, First Watch on the Moon

The Speedmaster Omega Co-Axial Chronograph will forever be known by its nickname of the “Moonwatch” for good reason—debuting over half a century ago, it has been a regular timepiece on all six Apollo lunar landings and was the first, and only, type of watch to be worn on the lunar surface. According to legend, in 1962 NASA’s flight equipment buyer went to a watch shop in Texas where he bought.. Read More