Comments for Tick Talk

Comment on So you want to be a watchmaker? by Adam m

Adam m — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:09:21 +0000

Sorry to bring up an old thread but this popped up on google when I was searching watch repair schools in America. I have always been fascinated with luxury mechanical watches. I was a bench jeweler for a local jewelery designer from new orleans called Mignon Faget about 10 years ago and did it for 3 years before the layoff. I ended up joining the new Orleans fire dept and did it for about 10 years. Now I hurt my back and can no longer perform my duties in a stressfull situation. I have decided to either become a master jeweler or a watch maker. After talking with professionals it looks like horology is the way to go. It seems like there is a need for watch techs and a decent salary that comes with this profession aswell. I’m kinda in a bad situation now with a family and house note and need to decide what to do. Sorry to ramble but it seems that there is alot of experience and knowledge here. Thanks for listening.

Comment on What every T-Touch owner should know by J.Edwards

J.Edwards — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:42:56 +0000

The circuit is shorted. If it’s a T Touch Expert or T Touch II you’ll need a new sensor module. If it’s the T Touch classic the entire movement will need to be replaced.

In mild cases it is sometimes possible to salvage the board.

Comment on The Real Invention of Hugo Cabret by samj

samj — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:07:43 +0000

Wait, where are the stepper motors at?

Comment on The Real Invention of Hugo Cabret by jwoodsy

jwoodsy — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:11:45 +0000

Thanks for the link to this article. I was fascinated by these mechanical machines after watching the movie Hugo. Lucky for me, I happen to live in PA. Looks like I’m making a trip to Philly.

Comment on What every T-Touch owner should know by Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:01:23 +0000

My t touch expert does not show anything in the digital display for the top functions including altimeter, meteo, and thermo. The hands align and move to the touched function but nothing reads on the digital display. All other functions work. Normally. Any ideas.

Comment on Experimenting with the Tissot T Touch by Mark

Mark — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:10:31 +0000

Thanks for your reply. I actually removed the capsule from the watch the other day to see if there was any dirt or grime in it. It appeared very clean. So I guess I’ll get a new battery put in it and see if that fixes the problem. Thanks again.

Comment on Experimenting with the Tissot T Touch by J.Edwards

J.Edwards — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:22:51 +0000

It’s not likely something than can be fixed without investing at least a little bit of money into. You’re likely looking at one, or a combination, of four problems:

1. A low battery
2. Contaminated contact between the crystal and the movement
3. Thermal degradation of the ITO coating on the crystal
4. A defective movement

Comment on Experimenting with the Tissot T Touch by Mark

Mark — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:15:17 +0000

Hey there. Sorry about the comment on such an old post. But I was wondering if you could help me. I’ve got one of these early T-Touch watches. It’s a few years old now and the watch no longer responds to any on screen touches. Any idea on how to fix it? It’s old enough now that I don’t really want to spend any money on getting it fixed.

Comment on Tuesday Tools – What is it? by J.Peter

J.Peter — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:37:12 +0000

Yes, it is a mechanical stethoscope. Useful in watchmaking? Maybe a tiny bit. Useful in clockmaking? I don’t know but probably more than in watchmaking. Useful in safe-cracking? Oh, I’m thinking yes. Useful in repairing your automobile? Yes.

Comment on Tuesday Tools – What is it? by Keith Smith

Keith Smith — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:21:35 +0000

Mechanics stethoscope