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My watchmaking kit

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Help me choose a watch repair kit!

I'm in the market for a light-duty watch repair kit. Just something to change batteries and size bracelets, maybe tinker with some cheap watches and t...
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10 EUR later... Life changed

Black friday deal for this simple tool. Honesly always hesitated swapping bracelets for straps preempting a headache... Worry gone, works like a charm...
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Aspiring Watch Smiths

Just some friendly advice for aspiring watch smiths. Of course if you got Bergeon money go for it. If you’re on a budget, I recommend this over the wa...
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Is a watch crown winding tool worth it?

I’ve been thinking about getting a watch crown winding tool, just to make it easier to wind my watches. Is it worth getting one?
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How much the quality of your tools changes the way you operate

Recently I acquired a bergeon 6767. I noticed a big big change, not only in the percieved quality, but also during the use. Given that my other tool comes from an Amazon kit that costs as the bergeon...
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Either I'm stupid or I'm not buy the right tool

Recently just bought a tweezer tool in an attempt to switch out a bracelet for a nato strap on my Longines Hydroconquest and for the life of me I cann...
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Watch toolkit

As with most hobbies, over time you start building a collection of tools that supports your passion. In this case I would like to share the state of m...
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Fixed broken screw before anyone?

I've got a tiny screw that broke inside the hole. I'm asking for help here because watchmaking tools seem the most appropriate means to tackle the pro...
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Has anybody used any of these springbar pincers?

I'm finally giving up on getting the bracelet back on my Oris using regular springbar tools. I'm looking at one of these ( will consider others). Does...
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