greekgod Posted October 27, 2011 Report Posted October 27, 2011 Hi Guys, I was browsing through youtube to learn how to repair and take apart movements and came across this website http://www.ticktockpro.com they have a 5 DVD set of instructional DVDs about introduction and repair of watches and I was wondering if any one has ever used these?? and Anyone who has these dvds wanting to sell them ?? Cheers? PS: Or if anyone has a better option out there?
usmctowgnr Posted October 27, 2011 Report Posted October 27, 2011 I am wondering the same thing. I know timezone has an online line 3 level course.
freddy333 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Posted October 27, 2011 That course is about pocket watches, which are similar to, but not the same as wrist watches. Many of the skills, tools & procedures can be transferred over to wrist watches, but the TZ course, which I took several years ago, teaches you how to repair wrist watches & they use the same ETA movements you find in most modern reps. So it is much more useful to RWG members.
PeteM Posted October 27, 2011 Report Posted October 27, 2011 There are plenty of info sources that are free for watch repair... here are a few, plus there are many listed on here in the movement sections and articles So save your money at this time... plus there was a DVD/Data pass around in the VIP section which had everything you could ever need to know... http://www.esslinger...atchrepair.aspx http://www.pmwf.com/...htm#WatchSchool http://www.h-spot.ne...s_movements.htm 1
Mr Hyde Posted October 27, 2011 Report Posted October 27, 2011 There are plenty of info sources that are free for watch repair... here are a few, plus there are many listed on here in the movement sections and articles So save your money at this time... plus there was a DVD/Data pass around in the VIP section which had everything you could ever need to know... http://www.esslinger...atchrepair.aspx http://www.pmwf.com/...htm#WatchSchool http://www.h-spot.ne...s_movements.htm Super cool, my current skills range from battery changes, strap changes and link reomval. I need all the help I can get
Ronin Posted October 27, 2011 Report Posted October 27, 2011 +1 to what Freddy333 & PeteM said. I did the TZ School, and am totally comfortable doing a complete service on ETA based watches. The TZ toolset + quality Ultrasonic cleaner + timer is all you need to maintain a FLEET of watches.
greekgod Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Posted October 27, 2011 That course is about pocket watches, which are similar to, but not the same as wrist watches. Many of the skills, tools & procedures can be transferred over to wrist watches, but the TZ course, which I took several years ago, teaches you how to repair wrist watches & they use the same ETA movements you find in most modern reps. So it is much more useful to RWG members. Thanks Freddy .. I'll have a look now... So tehre we go here comes another hobby and the expenses!!
greekgod Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Posted October 27, 2011 There are plenty of info sources that are free for watch repair... here are a few, plus there are many listed on here in the movement sections and articles So save your money at this time... plus there was a DVD/Data pass around in the VIP section which had everything you could ever need to know... http://www.esslinger...atchrepair.aspx http://www.pmwf.com/...htm#WatchSchool http://www.h-spot.ne...s_movements.htm As usual The Man knows the best!! Thx Pete having a look now...then will go and buy some tools ..
greekgod Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Posted October 27, 2011 +1 to what Freddy333 & PeteM said. I did the TZ School, and am totally comfortable doing a complete service on ETA based watches. The TZ toolset + quality Ultrasonic cleaner + timer is all you need to maintain a FLEET of watches. Thx mate... I have a very big fleet comprising of a Pam 318 , umm ..Umm.. Yeah thats it but I'll still get the gear !!
offshore Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 As usual The Man knows the best!! Thx Pete having a look now...then will go and buy some tools .. Shoot me a PM, I can probably help you with a watch school course. And our tool kit should fit the bill- Offshore
the_rymeister Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Thanks petem for the great resource links....some really helpful info as I've just ordered my tool kit from watch bitz !
PeteM Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 No probs mate Actually I think I have a copy of the pass around data on disc.... I will have a look.... it is a massive set of files so I cant post them here but maybe we could work out a way... if anyones interested...
the_rymeister Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Deffinatly Reccomend the toolkit from offshor! I ordered one today. Can't wait to get my hands on it and learn about taking watches apart and start modding!!!!
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