Just remember most of these books are dated now, but the information is still very relevant. Just use it as a good start.
The watch repairers manual by Henry Fried is also very good.
Hi guys!!
I just bought this book!
https://imgur.com/a/UkZXv
I'm going to start reading it soon! do you have any book/video to suggest?
Thank you!!
Just remember most of these books are dated now, but the information is still very relevant. Just use it as a good start.
The watch repairers manual by Henry Fried is also very good.
For the same money I would buy a Vostok or a second hand Seiko 5.
Personally I would avoid cheap movements like Seiko and autos from China.
Get a large ETA pocket watch movement or a Chinese clone of it. ETA 6498 6497 etc.
Cheap movements are hard to work on and hard to put together. With a manual wind, time only watch you won't get confused, it's the best start and will give the best results.
Anyone can suggest me a nice set of screwdrivers?
Thank you!
+1.....couldn’t agree more.
My advice is to sort out your lighting and work area before attempting anything. Bear in mind that a watch bench needs to be around 38-40” tall........there’s a good reason for that. A draughtsman’s chair is also highly recommended, once you’ve got the seat/posture correct and learned how to rest your forearms on the bench to stabilise your hands it’s surprising how easy it becomes.
A visit to a watch repairer would teach you a lot, actually seeing how it’s done is very worthwhile.
Paul
You just posted it a second after I posted that I'm trying to fix my skx :D :D
I'm in the process of buy a magnifying lens with a light in order to have a better view.
I have a nice comfy chair
Regarding the watch bench, I'm sure that is very useful but at my stage of knowledge it's a purchase that has to wait :D #
I hope you read my other post maybe you can help me :D
Thank you for the advices!