Watch repair I am looking for a reliable, experienced watch repair person that does trade work and can repair my customers mechanical watches. My store is in Littleton, Colorado. Contact me at 303-870-3150 Thanks. Greg

To find a new brace for your Festina Depose 6501, you can try the following options:

1. Official Retailers: Visit official Festina retailers or authorized dealers. They might have spare parts or be able to order them for you.
2. Online Marketplaces: Check online marketplaces such as eBay, Amazon, or specialized watch parts websites. Make sure to verify the authenticity of the parts and the seller's credibility.
3. Festina Customer Service: Contact Festina's customer service directly. They might be able to provide guidance on where to find authentic replacement parts for your specific model.
4. Local Watch Repair Shops: Visit local watch repair shops or jewelers. They often have access to a network of suppliers and might be able to order the specific part for you.
5. Watch Forums and Communities: Participate in watch enthusiast forums or communities. Members often share information about reliable sources for watch parts and accessories.

Remember to provide specific details about your watch model and the type of brace you are looking for to ensure you get the right replacement part.

If your Dango watch's second hand stops intermittently, there are a few things that could be causing the issue. Here are some possible reasons and solutions:

1. Low Battery: If the battery in your watch is running low, it could cause the second hand to stop. You may need to replace the battery in your watch. Check your watch's manual or take it to a watch repair shop to have the battery replaced.
2. Dirt or Debris: Dirt or debris can get inside your watch and cause the gears to stop moving properly. If this is the case, you may need to have your watch cleaned and serviced by a professional watch repair person.
3. Loose Second Hand: If the second hand on your watch is loose, it could cause it to stop intermittently. A loose second hand can be caused by a damaged pinion or cannon pinion. You may need to take your watch to a professional watch repair person to have it fixed.
4. Magnetic Interference: Magnetic fields can interfere with the movement of the gears inside a watch, causing it to stop or run erratically. If you have been around strong magnets or electronic devices, it could be causing the issue. Try moving your watch away from these devices to see if that helps.
5. Mechanical Issue: There may be a mechanical issue with your watch's movement that is causing the second hand to stop. This can be caused by a worn out gear or other component. You may need to take your watch to a professional watch repair person to have it fixed.

Replica watches are all made in one Chinese town. The parts are pressed, not machined. They dont last long and cant be repaired.
Go online and buy another replica (the best ones are around $200!)

Many replacement watch bands come with a set of replacement spring bars. In addition, just about any place that change watch bands for customers--whether it's a jewelry store, a watch battery & band kiosk in a shopping mall, or possibly even a department store jewelry counter--also carries an assortment of spare spring bars for those times when the person changing the band drops or breaks a spring bar. These are inexpensive components, and you should not be charged much (if anything) for a replacement spring bar if you bring your watch to one of these places.

In the jewelry supply and wholesale trade, spring bars are sold in bulk, either in one size or as part of a larger assortment. I buy my spring bars in increments of 100. I have never seen a way to buy a single spring bar (or pair of spring bars) except from a retail operation.

mcdevito75 here, You don"t really have to be an authorized Movado dealer or repair center to service Movado watches, specially if Movado doesn"t have a warrantee on that particular watch. Also you say the stem was hard to turn, sounds like this particular Movado watch mechanism was starting to fail. The long and short is, you replaced the battery, set the watch and all was well when the customer recieved the watch back also, a Quartz mechanism could give out at anytime, just as a light bulb can. Have the customer come back with the watch if possible, place a drop of oil on the stem, try a replacement battery. Always ley your customers know what you find, and get a history of the watch from the customer before work, Age of watch, how it"s worn and stored etc. this way your covering yourself for any watch liability. You can offer this customer the mentioned re- service or a refund just to keep the customer happy.

mcdevito75 here, There can be many reasons why your watch will not work. Needing it's regular serviveing, worn mechanism (tired), if the watch wsa stored in a drawer for a period of time. If you would like, click onto repair service directory at the bottom of this page then click watches, We are, RITE TIME BASICS, Here in the States, We"ll be glad to look at your watch for you, We"ll let you know what we find, before we do any work. The initail Exame of your watch is FREE. Reasonable charges for work done, depending on what we find we may be able to return your watch to it"s former running condition, shipping back to you after work is completed is FREE. Click on Repair Service Directory her at fixya, bottom of this page then watches (Left Side of your screen) then look for RITE TIME BASICS.

Go to their web site by copying "http://www.oakley.com/customer-care/customer-care-info" into your search engine and talk to them about repairs.

The mechanism needs to be removed from the case and the fingers gently moved appart.

Unless you are an experienced watch repairer, I would advise you to take it to one for repair.

(Sometimes opening and closing a watch case can itself be more difficult than the repair you need. It is safer not to try it yourself.)

We are sorry to read of the trouble you have experienced with your Dakota watch. The problem you have described is typically a mechanical issue that requires a movement overhaul completed by our repair department. Depending on the details of your purchase (date, place of purchase, receipt, etc) this service may be covered under warranty. To determine how to submit your watch for repair, please visit your nearest Dakota Watch Company store location, or contact our Customer Service by email at [email protected], or by phone at 1-888-459-0404. Thank you!