Watch Tool Kits

[Bizzon]

Now that I have a some reps and a couple broken ones, I figured I would explore opening them up and doing some servicing , more like tinkering, myself. I am looking for a beginner tool kit. I found this one on http://www.thewatchguy.com/pages/TOOLS.html. It comes with:

- 9pc Watchmakers Screwdriver Set w/ Stand

- 1 Parts Tray

- 1 Pair Watchmakers Tweezers

- 1ml MOEBIUS Professional Watch Oil

- 1 Medium Tip Swiss Oiler

- 1 7x Jewelers Loupe

- 1 Dust Blower

- 1 Case Knife

- 1 Waterproof Case Wrench with Case *

- 1 Watch Hand Remover Tool

- 1 Watch Hand Inserting Tool

- 1 Professional Crystal Lift *

- 1 Crystal Inserting Plate *

- 1 Book: "Watch Repairing as a Hobby"- D.W.Fletcher

Will this be what I need to do some basic things such as oiling the movement and greasing the o-rings? Maybe change out a movement? Anyone read the included book? If so, how is it? Any other recommendations on a kit?

Thank You.

[bwhitesox]

I would probably buy the tools separately off of ebay or another site as I don't think you need a few things in this set...And his prices look a little steep.

The most important would be screwdrivers so get a nice set or bergeon or if you can afford it horotec.

The other basic parts would be, Loupe, Tweezers, Case opener, dust blower, hand remover and pushing tool.

Take a look on the bay and see what you can get.

[highoeyazmuhudee]

some things in that kit you wouldnt need at a beginner level or can substitue with others tools you're already more likely to own. id get other tools in place of those

[offshore]

Have to agree with the above 2 posters, there are some things you won't initially need, yet some essentials not there.

You WILL need a bracelet tool, but don't get one of the blue ebay ones, the push pins bend.

The small black style, which is part of this kit-

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES03/W...lStarterKit.htm

is most useful.

I bought this kit a few years back and never regretted it.

These drivers

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES04/W...ewDriverKit.htm

also from PMWF, are a great deal IMHO. They give you some quality to start with, and as you build your kit, you can put them into your travel kit, knowing you have quality items.

Have a look thu the PMWF offers, he has good stuff at realistic prices

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES/Wat...sSalesTable.htm

And whilst you are there the watch school is full of great info for the aspiring repairer-

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/Watches.htm#WatchSchool

Finally, I have no affiliation with PMWF, I have just found some great info and good tools at realistic prices over the years.

It is probably not a good idea to discuss replica watches there however, I found very early on that we are lepers in that society!

Offshore

[Bizzon]

Have to agree with the above 2 posters, there are some things you won't initially need, yet some essentials not there.

You WILL need a bracelet tool, but don't get one of the blue ebay ones, the push pins bend.

The small black style, which is part of this kit-

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES03/W...lStarterKit.htm

is most useful.

I bought this kit a few years back and never regretted it.

These drivers

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES04/W...ewDriverKit.htm

also from PMWF, are a great deal IMHO. They give you some quality to start with, and as you build your kit, you can put them into your travel kit, knowing you have quality items.

Have a look thu the PMWF offers, he has good stuff at realistic prices

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES/Wat...sSalesTable.htm

And whilst you are there the watch school is full of great info for the aspiring repairer-

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/Watches.htm#WatchSchool

Finally, I have no affiliation with PMWF, I have just found some great info and good tools at realistic prices over the years.

It is probably not a good idea to discuss replica watches there however, I found very early on that we are lepers in that society!

Offshore

Thanks for the recommendations. I really appreciated it. Can you recommend where I can get the lubes that are used for the o--rings and gaskets? Do you oil and lube up all your reps when you receive them? I heard that not doing it is a major cause of death to many of the reps we order.

[chubbchubb]

Careful. There is a BIG difference between putting some silicon grease on an o-ring and oiling a movement. The later is for professionals only... and that's a fact. Don't fool yourself into thinking you can just open a watch, put a little oil here and there and the thing will work. Oiling requires taking the movement apart, cleaning it, putting tiny bits of various oils (!) on to several tiny parts of the movement and reassembling the movement. Anything else will do more harm than good.

[highoeyazmuhudee]

practise makes perfect, an oil chart removes the guess work...buy a junker movment and practise some basic concepts