Hole jewel replacement

The watch movements have some bearing jewels.
The main reasons are for:

  • To move wheels smoothly without friction and transmit power efficiently.
  • To prevent wear of wheel’s pivots.

If a hole jewel has chip or crack, the pivot will make damage.

The jewel has chip around the hole.


The chipped jewel has been taken out.


Reaming the hole for a replacement hole jewel.
The most important thing for the job is keep the center.


The new hole jewel has been replaced.


Completed!