Downloads

As we discover new documents and material we will post it here. The most recent additions are first. The further down the list an items is, the older that item. 

Witschi Training Manual.

    Available for download is an Adobe copy of the Witschi training manual. It uses their watch testing and timing equipment; but the principals apply to any electronic testing and timing equipment.

Swiss Horological "How To" Site Translated.

    Here is a selection of the Horlogerie Suisse website. These pages have been translated from the original French and include, Rolex information, oiling, complete disassembly and reassembly of a watch, explanation of the tourbillion, the automatic movement and its history and complications including repeaters and day, date function and lunar equation of time. Any typos are as a result of direct translation of the site. Click Here to access the translation.

Rolex Information

    Below are some oiling charts and general information on Rolex Movements. Click the thumbnails to get started:

Re-silvering Dials

    Here is a complete recipe for re-silvering dials. Thanks to the B.H.I. for the Information. Republished with their permission.  Download Here.

Mascot Tool Catalog

    There are a lot of watchmaker tools at low prices. Download Here

Electroplating

    Vigor's Electroplating Manual. Also see the Links page for a plating supplies providers.

Waltham Watchmaker's Manual

    This is a larger file. Allow it to load completely

Vintage Elgin Service Bulletins and Parts Catalogs

    Some of these files are large so allow them to load completely.
    Elgin 1896 Parts Catalog
    Elgin 1915 Parts Catalog
    Elgin Bulletin: Poising A Balance
    Elgin Bulletin: Truing A Balance
    Elgin Bulletin: Cleaning & Oiling A Watch
    Elgin Bulletin: Mainsprings

Electronic Diagrams: Choose from the thumbnails below:

	Ebauch 1	Ebauch 2	Ebauch 3	Waltham Staffs	Hampden Staffs
	NY Standard Staffs	Rockford Staffs	Illinois Staffs	Elgin Staffs	Escapements
	South Bend Staffs Howard Staffs Roller Jewel Sizes	K&D Punches	K&D Stumps

From: Extreme Restoration by Tom Temple #0157818

    Creating/Restoring Tortoise shell finish
    Creating/Restoring Faux Wood Grain Finish
    Gilding in Clock Restoration
    Antique Mirror Creation/Restoration
    Making Missing Pieces
    Aging Wood
    Faking

Digital Photography, Clocks, and Watches

    Text and photos © John Kuraoka, from a presentation to Chapter 59 on April 10, 2004

From: Otis Pierce's Chat Page by John C. Losch

    Lacquering Dials
    Lacquering Brass
    Applying Shellac to Metal
    Golden Lacquer Finish
    Spotting Chronometer and Clock Plates
    Bench and Shop Layout
    Adjusting Cone Bearing Lathes
    Replating a Watchmaker's Lathe
    Pivot Polishing Techniques

From:  Mike's Clock Clinic, by Mike Murray

    "Do's" and "don't's" of ownership responsibility concerning the Atmos.
    Tips on how to place the Atmos clock "in-beat".
    How to identify whether or not the bellows in your Atmos clock needs replacing.
    Everything you always wanted to know about clock mainsprings but didn't know who to ask.

From: Timesavers, by Steven Berger

    Repairing the Golden Hour clock

Here is the coolest 3D animation of watches.

        Great for beginners to reference watch operation. Click Here

The Interactive Watch Glossary

        Click Here to see the new Glossary of the Watch. The glossary includes cut-away views of the watch, animations of the escapement and text from the Timezone Watch School.The Glossary is a great source for theory, illustration and information.

Downloads are available:

                (1)    Waterbury Regulator Repair and Restoration
                (2)    Servicing the Platform Escapement
                (3)    Levers of American Striking Movements
                (4)    French Clock Beat Rates
                (5)    Escape Wheel Problems (Clocks)
                (6)    Rebuild/Servicing the "B" Type Telechronrotor
                (7)    Alarms of American Mantel clocks

You will need the FREE Adobe Arcrobat to read these files. 

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