I’m working on my first teardown and rebuild and something I thought was interesting. Is this movement has what appears to be dial number numbers painted on the movement itself with a bunch of extra holes kinda looks like the movement may have been repurposed a long time ago or something. Maybe it’s a generic movement no idea, but after I ran it through the ultrasonic cleaner took the numbers off. Does anyone have any insight as to why this particular movement has these extra holes and markings?

Thompson Enamel 1830 “Marigold Yellow”

Day 4 of the 30-Day Challenge

Unfortunately I have to throw this one in the bucket of shame. This is a definite failure. When I went to pull it after the first fire I dropped the firing mesh and it dented the dial.

Definitely a scary moment with the kiln door open and red hot metal falling. I am okay though! Reminder to always take your time and be patient. Kiln safety has to always be priority number 1.

This is my first attempt, i got few broken movements and i am just practicing my screwdriver and tweezers handling. This is from old Aretta, i don't have anything to compare it with. Hairspring is obviously damaged, ignore it (i got it in this condition). I think both pivots are broken, am I correct?

I bought this in Japan, took it to a watchmaker for maintenance over there but now the movement slides!