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• How Glow-In-The-Dark Tritium Gas Tubes Are Made At MB-Microtec

  Seeing how tritium gas tubes are made will surely remain among?the coolest experiences I have had on?these horology-related manufacture visits.?Tritium gas tubes are these extremely tiny (about 0.5mm?thick and at least 1.3mm long) glass tubes that are filled with (mildly) radioactive tritium gas C although, as we will see, there is a lot more to them than that. What these tubes do is that?they are........

• Review: Magrette Regattare 2011

  The Magrette Regattare 2011 is conceptually a very interesting watch. Its super compressor functionality and cushion style case, give the Regattare decidedly classic undertones.? But layered on top of this classical foundation is a sporty, rather modern veneer.? Not to mention that the watch boasts 500 M water resistance, a feature not common in a watch priced at under $550.? This unique balance o........

• How Far Can You go with Re-storing a Gold -Filled Case?

  .....Sorry no phots,......but say the case is worn on high spots of the bezel.....and the back has a couple of dings, and one edge looks to be worn through or damaged so that it is open a little bit on one of the long sides...........Can this case be saved??????and if so ....do you have a jeweler do it ,,...and if anyone has an idea of what it might cost ....that would be swell.............

• Mineral Glass Maintenance...

  Hey all,Got a question on mineral glass crystals. Any of you have a technique for removing smaller scratches? I know the acrylics can be polished with toothpaste or other very mild abrasives but what about mineral crystal. Is it possible to remove scratches in the mineral glass or does it have to be replaced to remove the scratches?........