Is this a good tool set to start out with?

[Clerek]

Hey,

I am just looking for something really basic that won't break and will do the job. I want to be able to take apart my new rep and add new lume, and fix some little problems it has.

here's the rep:

and here's a description of the tool set:

"This deluxe watch repair tool kit is perfect for those hobbiest who are interested in changing batteries, bands and minor repairs on watches. This universal kit includes case opening wrench, pin pusher, case opening knife,1.00, 1.20, 1.60 screwdriver, plastic tweezer, brass tweezer, 2 stainless steel tweezer, flat nose plier, buff stick, hammer, Selvyt cloth, spring bar assortment, 2 pin punch set, pin vice, hand putting tool, hand remover, scratch brush, spring bar tool, eye loup, slicon grease and band holder. This complete tool set comes in a leatheret case that zips up for easy travel and storage."

http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Watch-Repair-...0593&sr=1-3

Thanks!

-Ricardo

[FxrAndy]

Looks ok, you will prberbly want to change a few of the tools for better quality the more you use them like the screw drivers but as a starter set it looks good

[Clerek]

what about something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Changing-Ope...8079&sr=1-2

Has less stuff but better quality?

[fakemaster]

That first set is junk. The second is just fewer of the same tools.

[offshore]

You are probably better off to buy the cheapie set

http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Watch-Opener-...BYP9YKDFEDPFNVX

on the understanding that you will replace all, or most of the items fairly quickly.

At least you will have then an idea of the quality tools you will receive.

The kit from PMWF-

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

contains some marginally higher quality tools, although you will still need to replace some of those as well.

Good screwdrivers are an absolute must. There is a French set, which sells around $25-$30, which are OK, the A-F drivers are a bit better, and a Horotec, or Bergeon set, are top of the tree. As you will find, good quality, doesn't come cheaply.

Offshore