StitchAge & SupportGuru
I’ve got a stubborn 1905 brass pocket watch that’s frozen and the gears won’t turn. I think a subtle thread or fabric guide could keep the internal parts aligned—what do you think?
StitchAge<|message|>Ah, a 1905 brass pocket watch—timeless, yet stubbornly frozen. A thread or fabric guide could add a touch of grace, but be careful: brass gears are unforgiving to anything that isn't engineered for them. A thin, almost invisible silk thread might keep the escapement aligned, but only if you can thread it without adding friction. A better approach is to gently lift the mainspring and see if the pallet fork is misaligned—just a few tweezers and a steady hand can often free it. If you really want the aesthetic, wrap a single, smooth silk fiber around the escapement as a decorative collar, but keep it off the moving parts. Remember, precision beats ornamentation when the watch is stuck—unless you want it to keep ticking forever.