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Exciting new tools just added to our store

Bergeon crystal lift for unbreakable round watch crystals Ref. 4266

Removes and inserts crystals immediately without disassembling the watch.  Will not damage the crystal. For any unbreakable crystal without tension ring.  Useful for immediately removing a watch glass for replacing the glass, steam removal or getting at the hands.

$155

https://shop.clockmaker.com.au/home/245-bergeon-crystal-lift-for-unbreakable-round-watch-crystals-ref-4266.html



Bergeon crystal lift for oval & round watch crystals Ref. 6400

$165

https://shop.clockmaker.com.au/home/246-bergeon-crystal-lift-for-oval-round-watch-crystals-ref-6400.html

Just in - a full range of watchmaker's oils and lubricants

We are very pleased to let you know that we now stock a full range of watchmaker's oils and lubricants. 

https://shop.clockmaker.com.au/20-oils-lubricants

Whether you are a professional watchmaker or a hobbyist you will love our range.  It is a selection based on decades of behind the bench experience.  These are the very lubricants that we use in our workshop daily, as well as every other Swiss high-end watch manufacturer.

If you need any assistance or have any questions feel free to get in touch.

To keep it simple we will refer to lubricants as per their code number.

(1) 8300 - Grease for mainsprings



Very firm grease with very good adhesion, recommended for the springs and winding mechanism.

Price:  $28

(2) Novostar - Grease for mainsprings 

The same properties as 8300.  Novostar grease is highly recommended for Seiko students. 

Price: Only $18

(3) - 9104 - Also known as HP1300

A general watch oil suitable for most points of lubrication except for escapement components. 

Price: $36

(4) 9010 - Escapement Oil

Ideal for lubrication of escape wheel jewels, pallets, balance staff, incabloc jewels.

Price: $36

(5) 9415 - Pallets Stone Oil

Exclusively designed for pallet jewels.

Price: $39

(6) Lubeta V105 - Auto Reverse Wheel Lubricant

Watchmaker's lubricant designed for auto reverse wheels.

Price: $19

(7) Lubeta V106 - Ball Bearings Lubricant

Watchmaker's lubricant designed for lubricating ball bearings.

Price: $19

(8) Novostar - Pocket Watch Oil

Perfectly suitable for pocket watches and small alarm clocks.  Novostar grease is highly recommended for Seiko students.

Price: $25

(9) Novostar - Type B General Oil

 A perfect choice for a novice watch enthusiast where "one fits all" is the way to go.  Novostar oil is highly recommended for Seiko DIY students.

Price: $12

(10) 8500 - Lubricant Kit

This is a set of 5 watch lubricants specifically recommended by Bergeon. Price: $250

All lubricants are Swiss made. https://shop.clockmaker.com.au/20-oils-lubricants

Omega bracelet adjustment DIY

For almost 30 years almost every Omega bracelet contained links joined together with a simple pin and sleeve arrangement.  Speedmasters, Seamasters, Constellations - the principle was the same - and if you do have an Omega watch produced from the 1980's to 2015 it would be a shame not to be able to remove or add bracelet links by yourself.  

You really need just a couple of tools.  AF 189.810 is a simple vice designed for pin extraction.  It comes with two pads and a spare blade.  Set it up as per the photo, then turn the extractor screw to drive the bracelet pin out.  Tip:  Hold the bracelet down firmly with one hand while turning the screw with the other.  Drive it all the way in.

Some links are held together with one pin and one sleeve while other Omega links contain two sleeves.  To re-assemble, reverse the process and drive the pin.

In the case of really stubborn pins, use AF 189.820 bracelet pin punch.  This little set comes with three pins - size 0.7, 0.8 and 1mm.  Use the largest diameter that will fit into your bracelet and then simply hammer the pin out.  The beauty of pin punches is that their blades too can be replaced. As for the hammer, I recommend an 80mm head. Pinscrew removal tool - https://shop.clockmaker.com.au/home/206-af-switzerland-pinscrew-removing-tool-ref-189810.html Pin extractors - https://shop.clockmaker.com.au/home/208-af-switzerland-pin-extractors-for-wrist-watches-ref-189820.html Watchmaker's hammer - https://shop.clockmaker.com.au/home/196-watchmakers-hammer-by-af-switzerland-ref-17755a80.html