Category Archives: DIY How To

How to Install a NATO Strap on a Rolex Submariner in 6 seconds

Posted on February 23, 2013 by admin

How to install a NATO strap on a Rolex Submariner #watch #watches vine.co/v/bgMU5Z6FIag — KeepTheTime Watches (@KeepTheTime) February 24, 2013 For our first Vine post we decided to demonstrate a NATO strap installation on a Rolex Submariner. They only give … Continue reading →

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When Was My Breitling Watch Manufactured?

Posted on February 25, 2011 by admin

So you are wondering when your Breitling watch was manufactured? You might be able to find the week your watch was made. Sometime in the 2000′s, Breitling began stamping watches with production dates. The stamps are coded by week and … Continue reading →

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Doxa Aquaman Quartz Watch: How to Change the Battery

Posted on January 26, 2011 by keepthetime

This quick video tutorial will show you how to replace the battery on your Doxa Aquaman Swiss Quartz Watch. This video is for informational purposes only. We do not recommend changing the battery in your luxury timepiece yourself. Take your … Continue reading →

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How to Open a Fusee Pocket Watch Case

Posted on May 5, 2010 by keepthetime

How do you get the cover off? We’re sometimes asked us how to open antique fusee pocket watches, so here is a video to help everyone navigate their way through a case and locking mechanism seen in most fusee style … Continue reading →

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How to set the date on your Nomos Tangomat watch

Posted on March 17, 2010 by keepthetime

Here is a video tutorial on how to set the date on a Nomos Glashutte Tangomat Date mechanical watch. Enjoy!

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How to set the time/date on a Cartier Tank Francaise Quartz Chronograph

Posted on March 17, 2010 by keepthetime

We hope this video will help you figure out how to set the date and time on your Cartier Tank Chronograph watch w/ quartz movement. The video cut off before we could show you how to set the minutes, but … Continue reading →

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How to Set a Star Tech ST 3000 (Operating Instructions)

Posted on February 16, 2010 by keepthetime

The discontinued Swiss Army Star Tech ST3000 is almost exactly the same as the updated ST4000 model. Both watches have the 24 hour scale on the dial, but the newer dial includes labels for the 5 buttons and crown. Your … Continue reading →

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