I want to learn more about movements.

[anz3001]

I’d like to learn more about the mechanics of watch movements, can anyone point me to particularly helpful resources for basic understanding.

I’m considering stripping a movement down. Is there a particular watch/movement that is simple to understand as far as stripping it down goes. I guess a cheap pocket watch may be better as it’s larger?

Any pointers appreciated.

[wallyuk]

I looked into this a little. After watching a few uTube videos I think I remember the advice was to get a very cheap Russian wind up and start from there. Good luck and I hope you have a loupe and a steady hand.

[P9CLY]

Perhaps somewhere on the Internet,maybe even google.

[200mwaterresistant]

Perhaps somewhere on the Internet,maybe even google.

This might work.

[verv]

Theres a book called watch repair for beginners thats pretty decent and the DeCarle books are good. A little outdated but the mechanics haven't changed much.
Practice on a cheap and cheerful Chinese ETA clone.

[ordo]

Definitely go and watch some youtube videos first and foremost. After that get a cheap running/non-running watch. Either a pocket watch or a men's watch as the movements should be larger.

To get you started a little bit here's what lies underneath the dial of a 101 years old pocket watch. :)

[anz3001]

Perhaps somewhere on the Internet,maybe even google.

Well done. That’s second only to ‘try the forum search’ as a typical clever clogs answer.

Google is a wonderful resource no doubt, but a bit like saying go to a library vs recommending a book, facetious.

[200mwaterresistant]

Well done. That’s second only to ‘try the forum search’ as a typical clever clogs answer.

Google is a wonderful resource no doubt, but a bit like saying go to a library vs recommending a book, facetious.

I haven't heard anyone say clever clogs in years! Brilliant!

[anz3001]

I haven't heard anyone say clever clogs in years! Brilliant!

I had a seven day ban recently so I’m playing it safe 🤐

[Omegary]

Here's a link to a thread I did about five years ago. Hopefully it might help.

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...hlight=russian

Cheers,
Gary

[anz3001]

Here's a link to a thread I did about five years ago. Hopefully it might help.

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...hlight=russian

Cheers,
Gary

Very helpful, a great thread, thank you.

[P9CLY]

Well done. That’s second only to ‘try the forum search’ as a typical clever clogs answer.

Google is a wonderful resource no doubt, but a bit like saying go to a library vs recommending a book, facetious.

Its not that clever,Google will have you find everything you need,just thought I'd let you know because some people don't know this.

[MartynJC (UK)]

....Google will have you find everything you need,just thought I'd let you know because some people don't know this.

Does it help with grammar? Maybe an enthusiastic spell checker changed some words,just some Wednesday morning banter, please treat as such.

[Der Amf]

I keep meaning to try one of these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...UwL&ref=plSrch

[Bonesey]

Hands on experience with a professional is great advantage. I started on big ETA 6497 movements that are easy to work on, readily available spares and many resources in how to tear it down and reassemble.

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