In this episode of Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien get their hands dirty — but not with olive oil this time. They break down the world of DIY watch maintenance: what you can do at home, what you definitely shouldn’t, and where things can go horribly wrong.
From battery swaps and bracelet changes to polish jobs and service scams, it’s a deep dive into the maintenance mistakes that can cost you… or save you.
🔧 Topics Covered:
🪫 Battery changes — Timex, Seiko, Grand Seiko
🏪 Authorized Dealers vs Independent Watchmakers
💎 Replacing crystals, polishing cases, & scratch removal
🧰 When to DIY and when to leave it to the pros
🧴 Protective stickers, nanocoating, and other myths
🖐️ The real etiquette of placing your watch on a table
👀 🪛 Are high-end tools worth it?
🗞️ Watch News:
🌊 Tudor Black Bay 58 Lagoon Blue
⌚ Timex Q 1975 Enigma Reissue
🛩️ Breguet Type XX Chronographe
🌫️ Girard-Perregaux Laureato Infinite Grey
📏 MAEN 37 Ultra Thin
👇 Tell us your worst maintenance mistake in the comments — and let us know what you'd actually try at home.
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