This is good advice. I am relatively new to watch repair, but have been modding for a four or five years or so. I bought expensive screwdrivers and tweezers (because, if it didn't work out, I could use them in my job) and also a Bergeon movement holder, but bought cheaper everything else to start with. I was using toothpicks and also nylon sticks as hold-down tools, old yoghurt pots as dustcovers, and a blue silicon soldering mat as my work mat. I've just completed an online watch repair course and have an ST 36 movement to practice on, plus some other, older movements to practice on as well. Thanks.
Awesome video, so true! I love watching Marshalls channel and when he first offered his kits i didnt know what im gonna do and how deep im gonna go down the rabbit hole. I preffered getting cheap tools, everything that you mentioned and some others so that i can start with regulating and modding. Im not sure if i will ever get into full servicing a movement but for now i have everything i need. If i need to do something more complicated (i replaced a balance and some other fixes) i can do it with my cheap tools and also taking a movement apart and back together. You can always buy the expensive stuff..
@@WMIYC this video should be seen by lots of people out there that are hesitant to start. Great comment abt improving your skills too. Although i know there's a right tool for every job, its far more important to improve your skills and knowledge. I've been looking into a hobbiest watchmaking course with my lical watch club.. 🙂
Thanks for the informative video. I do have a cheap tool kit for case back removal, strap changes and battery changes but haven’t taken the plunge yet to get open old non- working vintage watches that my father left me try to analyse and repair them. I feel as if I need more information on analysing what is wrong and what to do.
That’s wise. I’d start with a working movement that you have no emotional attachment to. Once you do a few, you’ll know when you feel ready. We may not be able to know or do it all, but as hobbyists we can take our time to find our way and fix our mistakes.
@@Ferbocarbo The stick like tools with plastic tips for pressing on the hands are cheap, but without them I’d use peg wood to press them on. Maybe a soft wood coffee stir stick? Or a pencil eraser? I also have plastic tweezers, but I find them clumsy and imprecise.
Thank you on behalf on the new people who wish to try watchmaking.
You are welcome and thank you for giving me a little bit of your time!
This is good advice. I am relatively new to watch repair, but have been modding for a four or five years or so. I bought expensive screwdrivers and tweezers (because, if it didn't work out, I could use them in my job) and also a Bergeon movement holder, but bought cheaper everything else to start with. I was using toothpicks and also nylon sticks as hold-down tools, old yoghurt pots as dustcovers, and a blue silicon soldering mat as my work mat. I've just completed an online watch repair course and have an ST 36 movement to practice on, plus some other, older movements to practice on as well. Thanks.
Seems like you’ve got a good handle on things and off to a nice start!
Awesome video, so true!
I love watching Marshalls channel and when he first offered his kits i didnt know what im gonna do and how deep im gonna go down the rabbit hole.
I preffered getting cheap tools, everything that you mentioned and some others so that i can start with regulating and modding. Im not sure if i will ever get into full servicing a movement but for now i have everything i need.
If i need to do something more complicated (i replaced a balance and some other fixes) i can do it with my cheap tools and also taking a movement apart and back together.
You can always buy the expensive stuff..
Hi, thanks for taking the time and sharing. So true. The hobby is more of a marathon than a sprint and you’ll never have ALL the tools anyway! lol
@@WMIYC this video should be seen by lots of people out there that are hesitant to start. Great comment abt improving your skills too. Although i know there's a right tool for every job, its far more important to improve your skills and knowledge. I've been looking into a hobbiest watchmaking course with my lical watch club.. 🙂
Thanks for the informative video. I do have a cheap tool kit for case back removal, strap changes and battery changes but haven’t taken the plunge yet to get open old non- working vintage watches that my father left me try to analyse and repair them. I feel as if I need more information on analysing what is wrong and what to do.
That’s wise. I’d start with a working movement that you have no emotional attachment to. Once you do a few, you’ll know when you feel ready. We may not be able to know or do it all, but as hobbyists we can take our time to find our way and fix our mistakes.
What would you use to install hands without a press?
@@Ferbocarbo The stick like tools with plastic tips for pressing on the hands are cheap, but without them I’d use peg wood to press them on. Maybe a soft wood coffee stir stick? Or a pencil eraser? I also have plastic tweezers, but I find them clumsy and imprecise.
@@WMIYC thanks!