tools for a watch enthusiast noob

[bonanz]

Hello All,

I was wondering what is a standard set of tools a noob watch enthusiast should look for to get into tinkering with his own watches. I mean a noob looking to adjust links, change bands, replace a battery on a watch with one, maybe take the back off and take a peek around, but nothing too internal yet. I guess a "starter tool set for watch enthusiasts" would fit the bill. Any tips on the item for a tool set like this or possibly somewhere that sells one?

Thanks,

Bonanz

 

[pugwash]

I was wondering what is a standard set of tools a noob watch enthusiast should look for to get into tinkering with his own watches. I mean a noob looking to adjust links, change bands, replace a battery on a watch with one, maybe take the back off and take a peek around, but nothing too internal yet. I guess a "starter tool set for watch enthusiasts" would fit the bill. Any tips on the item for a tool set like this or possibly somewhere that sells one?

Precious Time and Narikaa both sell starter kits here.

 

[takashi]

eBay is a good place too. Here's where I started: I am not sure the seller will ship overseas.

http://sg.auctions.yahoo.com/sg/i:Cash% ... :219999035

 

[OiRogers]

Basics: screwdrivers 2.5mm and below... tweezers. high quality and fine tipped.... link pin tool, for those Omega bracelets and others that are a B*$%h to resize... spring bar tool, use is obvious.... case back wrench, to get yourself into trouble....

I went with the TZ watch school sets from Ofrei (not the cheapest option). .. figure I can add to their kits from there... Birdman is a great source for individual tools as well... I've got nothing but good things to say about Birdman.

 

[cybee]

...as OiRogers mentined above Ofrei is good. And from them you can buy an ETA movement to practice on.

http://www.ofrei.com

...lots of fun.

 

[gioarmani7428]

For the true beginer:

http://www.amazon.com/Watch-Tools-KIT2- ... &s=jewelry

As a beginer, I'm guessing you'll soon have a few Rollies under your belt. At minimum, you'll need these:

http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-66-039-Pr ... B00002X29G

http://www.ttwristwatch.com/index.php?m ... c5c6c9dcba

 

[Sylar]

This thread is helpful for me as I want to start doing my opwn Mods as well. Thanks everyone. Now off to read the Do it yourself thread for the 3 days.

 

[bonanz]

thanks to everyone for the replies, very helpful.

I went with http://cgi.ebay.com/Dlx-Watch-Band-...7842438QQihZ013QQcategoryZ10363QQcmdZViewItem

Hope it works out. I won't have any rollies, for some reason I just do not like them at all.

Thanks again all!

 

[frankt8242]

Birdman , a dealer here can hook you up with some nice tools at very reasonable prices... :lol:

 

[rawbarZ7]

I second birdman - in case you want some inexpensive tools that will almost certainly lead to expensive re-repairs or replacement!

Birdman's stuff is inexpensive and get's to your door before you impatiently take that extra link out with a hammer!

RB