vikkyrob Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I am looking to start doing basic watch tinkering with the aim of learning how to service the movement eventually. Where is the best place to buy a tool kit and which tools are essential? Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I am looking to start doing basic watch tinkering with the aim of learning how to service the movement eventually. Where is the best place to buy a tool kit and which tools are essential? Cheers Rob I'd say, use the "search-button"... Take a look at Birdman's site, he sells tools, also you should check watch-tools.de, cousinsuk, ofrei, ... Just take a look with the search button.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I would say get a few good quality tools from cousinsuk Rob, basics include a decent set of screw drivers, movement holders, hand removers and setters, patience, rodico, a couple of sets of tweasers, pin vises, various case back openers, case holders, patience, a couple of loupes 3x and a 10 x i find good, patience, peg wood, pith wood, patience and a couple of large shot glasses (for covering open movements with to stop dust. oh and a dust plower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 For a beginner with serious intentions (or more than 1 watch to work on), I would start with the Timezone School Level 1 tool kit, but ask them to leave out the movement (as long as you do not need a movement to practice with). Unless you already know which tools you need (& how can a beginner without any tools possibly know that), this kit contains a good, basic set of quality tools that you can build from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikkyrob Posted November 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thanks guys for your help. At the moment I have taken apart a few $20 reps from Thailand but I am sure I will be dismantling tourbillons very soon!!!! Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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