Comments on: Take the thinking caps off

By: J.Peter

J.Peter — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:28:40 +0000

Wes, The red gears pictured are the reversing wheels. Their red color is unique to Rolex and I have never seen them in any other watch. I have however seen Chinese counterfeits with red stickers on reversing wheels. To the best of my knowledge they are often erroneously referred to as being Teflon coated. They are, I believe, made from anodized Aluminum (also a non-stick substance) like is used on Calphalon cookware.

By: Wes

Wes — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:10:16 +0000

that being a Rolex is the purplish Gear one that is Teflon coated?

By: bannes Lee

bannes Lee — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:49:29 +0000

Hi,I’m was a junior watch polisher.if i want to take the entry test what i need to do?like prepairation.and it’s that difficult?
i really interested in watch making can you give me some adivise.Thank you very much

By: John

John — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:02:31 +0000

I am really interested in repairing watches, and was hoping you could advise me how you would go about it. I live in the UK, so I can’t attend any courses in the US. If you have any advice, I would be all ears for you. Thanks.

By: H.P.Logsdon

H.P.Logsdon — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:10:33 +0000

Hey J.Peter

Fellow LWT Graduate here, I was one year ahead of you to graduate in 2005. Looking at that stem it appears to be rusted in the picture. Never good!

Anyways, Just wanted to say hi.

By: Mathew Copeland

Mathew Copeland — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:56:59 +0000

Thanks.

I really enjoy the blog as I’ve only just taken the level 1 course over at timezone. Hopefully you’ll have more challenges posted soon.

-Mathew