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Lesson 5
-- Watch Tools 2 Dec 2006
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Good tools are prerequisite
to the successful execution of a job.
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| Eye Loupe |
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2 - 3X : for Disassembly and Assembly
4 - 5X : Balance Spring adjustment
Note: Higher magnification
= closer the focusing distance. In other words, the
distance between the eye loupe and the watch is very
short. e.g. 10X loupe comes in focus at 1 inch.
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| Sidebar Remover |
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Removing spring bars from watch cases with
blind holes. |
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| Bracelet Pin Remover |
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Remove the bracelet pin with ease and without
scratch.
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| Bracelet Pin Remover Set
-- use with hammer |
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Lower cost but may damage the bracelet easily
Hold the punch tight and at the correct place before
hammering at it.
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| Hammer |
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One side is rubber (white) |
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| Watch Holder |
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This type can hold the case or the movement.
Do not hold the watch or the movement too tight, too
much force may damage the watch.
Place a cloth between the case and the holder is a
great idea.
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| Watch Movement Holder |
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This type can hold the movement only.
Do not hold the movement too tight, too much force
may damage the movement.
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| Case Knife |
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Open the "clip on" case back.
Note: Put the watch on
the watch holder before opening the case back.
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| Case Opener |
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Open the "screw on" case back.
Note: Put the watch on
the watch holder before opening the case back.
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| Screw Driver |
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Open the case back which is locked up by screws.
Disassembly and Assembly the movement.
Note: Only use the correct
size screw driver !
The size of the screw driver is smaller
than the screw will damage the screw.
The size of the screw driver is bigger
than the screw will scratch the parts.
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| Box |
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Store the different parts separately.
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| Tweezer |
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The most important thing for choosing tweezers is Antimagnetic.
However, most professionals do not like using the Antimagnetic
tweezers because of the worse feeling of control.
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| Demagnetiser |
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Remove the magnetic field from the tools.
Read the instructions before using it because some
devices can also add the magnetic field to your tools.
There are many Demagnetisers on the market, from US$20
to US$1000 or above.
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| Hand Remover |
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Remove the hands from the dial.
Place a thin plastic sheet between the hands and the
dial can prevent scratching the dial.
 Shape
of the thin plastic sheet
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| Hand Fitting Tool |
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Put the hands back to the dial. |
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| Blower |
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Clear off dust and other debris from watch dials and
movement before assembling.
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There are many different tools on the market,
you may go to my tools shop have a look:
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