Getting into watch repair
I want to start learning to repair movements and watches as a whole. Where can I get cheap watches and old movements to practice?
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Michael
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I would actually start with new and inexpensive movement (ST36, NH35) from AliExpress. It is at first very hard to figure out what is wrong with a movement, and you don't get a lot of feedback that you need to improve with a non-running movement. You also want a movement that is well documented in the beginning until you have become more experienced. And after that you may want transition to eBay vintage watches.
(Keep in mind, any non-running vintage watches on eBay may very well be a previous failed attempt at movement repair.)
You may want to start with assembling a movement from the very first step. A company called Rotate sells kits and step-by-step instructions on putting one together. At least you can experience what it takes for you to work on them. You'll discover what lighting and magnification devices may work for you and gives you an understanding of how a movement works.
Get a kit...
https://rotatewatches.com/products/mega-movement-kit-bundle
Check out Sutcliffe Hansen – sutcliffehansen. They sell starter toolkits for those looking to get into watchmaking. Marshal Sutcliff is the guy behind the Wristwatch Revival channel on YouTube.
I would actually start with new and inexpensive movement (ST36, NH35) from AliExpress. It is at first very hard to figure out what is wrong with a movement, and you don't get a lot of feedback that you need to improve with a non-running movement. You also want a movement that is well documented in the beginning until you have become more experienced. And after that you may want transition to eBay vintage watches.
(Keep in mind, any non-running vintage watches on eBay may very well be a previous failed attempt at movement repair.)
Thanks
You may want to start with assembling a movement from the very first step. A company called Rotate sells kits and step-by-step instructions on putting one together. At least you can experience what it takes for you to work on them. You'll discover what lighting and magnification devices may work for you and gives you an understanding of how a movement works.
Thanks
Check out Sutcliffe Hansen – sutcliffehansen. They sell starter toolkits for those looking to get into watchmaking. Marshal Sutcliff is the guy behind the Wristwatch Revival channel on YouTube.
Thanks
Get a kit...
https://rotatewatches.com/products/mega-movement-kit-bundle
Thanks