Watch Parts

[winterwood]

Where would I find watch parts, I looked around Plattsburgh and they all think I may be a bit off center.
Thanks
Dennis

 

[glenspens]

ebay

 

[keandkafu]

I get my watch parts from ebay. Shop around first though, some charge a lot more than others but you can get a good mix of parts and faces. Have fun, my big fingers have trouble with the small parts, and you will need good eyes or a magnifying glass to help, but the end is worth the trouble!

 

[GoodTurns]

Hobby Lobby carries them in the polymer clay section...and they're cheap if you use the 40% weekly coupon...

 

[Jim Burr]

Google and follow the leader.

 

[Si90]

Ebay. Just bought 2.5KG for £22 (sterling)

2.5KG is ALOT of watch parts :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[Indiana_Parrothead]

Ebay. Just bought 2.5KG for £22 (sterling)

2.5KG is ALOT of watch parts :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

Simon, was that for old watches or the parts? If that is for the watches already taken apart that is a LOT of parts, years worth...

Mike

 

[Si90]

Simon, was that for old watches or the parts? If that is for the watches already taken apart that is a LOT of parts, years worth...

Mike

Parts, already taken apart. My wife is currently sorting them into like for like parts. There are 8 or 9 complete watches and a few random parts that I will discard but I will still have at least 2/2.2KG of usable parts I think.

 

[winterwood]

Thanks for all your help guys.
Dennis

 

[JohnU]

Yard sales and antique thrift shops work well also. I find a lot of older character watches and small women's watches that way. The pain is you have to take them apart but it's not that bad after you've done a couple. Then I use the assorted parts from ebay to help fill in the areas around them.

 

[Rodnall]

i don't know if these would be good for parts or not, but here is a link to some new watches with vintage look for $9.99.
Women's Vintage Bracelet Watches | Klockit

 

[reddwil]

RedroosterUK, They have a web site and on ebay. Best deal I have found with the most usable parts. If you email them they will even do custom mixes

 

[jtdesigns]

My method has always been: 1.) Find that "one" antique watch with a unique face, cluster the parts from that watch around the face then fill with parts from other "less desirable" watches. I think a blank filled with as many parts (gears, screws, etc) has the best look in terms of depth and "wow" factor.

 

[vtgaryw]

I've had good luck finding a nice selection of watch parts and faces on Etsy.

-gary

 

[healeydays]

I buy old watches in bulk for parts and use taking them apart as therapy and relaxation. Here is a picture of the last batch I bought...
Mike B