Watch Repair Tools Archives (2024)

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Watch repair tools, like miniature surgery, demands intricate details, skills and knowledge to revive tiny timepieces. Here are some fascinating facts. Watchmakers wield a specialized arsenal, including screwdrivers smaller than a fingernail and tweezers finer than a hair. Despite their size, watches pack hundreds of tiny parts, each meticulously engineered and interacting flawlessly. Identifying the culprit behind a sluggish watch requires keen observation and understanding of the intricate mechanics. Watchmakers don’t just replace parts; they meticulously adjust tiny levers and springs to achieve perfect timekeeping. Lasers and ultrasonic cleaners assist in delicate tasks, preserving the watch’s heritage while aiding precision. Each repair tells a story, from vintage pocket watches to modern smartwatches, reflecting changing technology and styles. Watch repair is a craft that preserves not just function, but also sentimental value and historical significance so choose an abundance of watch repair tools.

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    10x Magnification Loupe with Leather Case

    10x Magnification Loupe with Leather Case. This power magnification is very strong, it is as if the object is 10 times the normal size. Very useful in a variety of tasks in watch repair, clock repair and many other everyday household chores.

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    120PC Staking-Set for Watch Repair

    Deluxe watch staking set with 120 pieces with stand. Click the picture for better view. Comes in a wood box with a glass top. There are many pieces to this assortment to do any watch repair staking tasks.

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    5-Prong Pocket-Watch Key Set

    This covers 10 of the most common sizes for key wound antique pocket watches. One set is has the odd sizes and the other has the even sizes.

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    Aluminum Parts Organizer Glass-Tops

    Small aluminum part containers with removable glass caps. An aluminum box (6 3/4W x 5 1/2D) with the small containers with the glass tops within it. Please choose either 24 containers (1 1/4 x 3/4) or 12 containers (1 5/8 x 3/4).

    WT17: $12.00

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    Balance Wheel Complete for AS Cal 1194 Watch…

    New / Old stock watch parts, this time we have a balance complete up for sale. This includes everything in the picture put together as shown. The picture is of a balance complete, but its not the one up for sale, its just an example of one similar. The product, Balance Wheel Complete for AS Cal 1194 Watch Parts, is... View Product

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    Balance Wheel Complete for AS Cal 1051 Watch…

    AS Cal 970 Watch Parts = Balance Complete New / Old stock watch parts, this time we have a balance complete up for sale. This includes everything in the picture put together as shown. The picture is of a balance complete, but its not the one up for sale, its just an example of one similar. The product is new... View Product

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    Balance Wheel Complete for AS Cal 1200 Watch…

    New / Old stock watch parts, this time we have a balance complete up for sale. It is a Balance Wheel Complete for AS Cal 1200 Watch Parts. This includes everything in the picture put together as shown.

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    Balance Wheel Complete for AS Cal 1287 Watch…

    AS Cal 1287 Watch Parts = Balance Complete New / Old stock watch parts, this time we have a balance complete up for sale. This includes everything in the picture put together as shown. The picture is of a balance complete, but its not the one up for sale, its just an example of one similar. The product is new... View Product

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    Balance Wheel Complete for AS Cal 1361 Watch…

    AS Cal 1361 Watch Parts = Balance Complete New / Old stock watch parts, this time we have a balance complete up for sale. This includes everything in the picture put together as shown. The picture is of a balance complete, but its not the one up for sale, its just an example of one similar. The product is new... View Product

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    Balance Wheel Complete for AS Cal 970 Watch…

    AS Cal 970 Watch Parts = Balance Complete New / Old stock watch parts, this time we have a balance complete up for sale. This includes everything in the picture put together as shown. The picture is of a balance complete, but its not the one up for sale, its just an example of one similar. The product is new... View Product

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    Balance Wheel Complete for AS Cal 976 Watch…

    New/Old stock watch parts. This includes everything in the picture put together as shown. The picture is of a balance complete, but it's not the one up for sale. It is just an example of one similar. The product is new and in original packaging.

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    Balance Wheel Complete for AS Cal 984 Watch…

    New / Old stock watch parts, this time we have a balance complete up for sale. This includes everything in the picture put together as shown. The picture is of a balance complete, but its not the one up for sale, its just an example of one similar. The product, Balance Wheel Complete for AS Cal 984 Watch Parts, is... View Product

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    Balance-Wheel Complete for AS Cal 1240 Watch Parts

    New / Old stock watch parts, this time we have a Balance-Wheel Complete for AS Cal 1240 Watch Parts up for sale. This includes everything in the picture put together as shown. The picture is of a balance complete, but its not the one up for sale, it's just an example of one similar. The product is new and in... View Product

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    Brass Hunter Case Pocket Watch Display Stand

    This is for displaying the hunter style pocket watches. This can display the watch with the lid open on the hunter style pocket watches.

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    Brass Open Face Pocket Watch Display

    This is for displaying the open face pocket watches. You would hang the pocket watch on the display and put in a glass display cabinet until the next time you wear the watch.

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    Glass Brush Set of 3 for Watch Repair

    This is a glass brush set of 3. Simply twist the top to have the brush come out the bottom at whatever length you need. Perfect for use on any glass surface. This set comes in three different sizes of brushes.

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Watch Repair Tools Archives (2024)

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Who makes and repairs watches? ›

A watchmaker is an artisan who makes and repairs watches.

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What is a watch fixer? ›

Alternative titles for this job include Horologist, clock maker. Watch and clock repairers fix, service and restore customers' timepieces and those held in collections.

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What does a watchmaker need? ›

Essential Watchmaker Tools
  • Watch Case Back Removal Tool. Some would argue that screwdrivers or tweezers are the number one tool of a watchmaker. ...
  • Finger Cots and Watchmaking Gloves. ...
  • Watchmakers Loupe and Optics. ...
  • Watchmakers Screwdrivers. ...
  • Watchmakers Tweezers. ...
  • Watch Parts Container. ...
  • Movement Holder. ...
  • Watchmakers Dust Cover.
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Is watch repair a dying trade? ›

Repairing watches is a 'dying' art, but this Wayne watchmaker is turning away customers. Once a profession of more than 50,000 people, independent watchmakers are increasingly rare. That means the ones who are sticking it out have more customers than they can handle.

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Is there money in repairing watches? ›

The business of watch and clock repair is lucrative, especially, if you have customers who value designer wristwatches. Aside the repairs, some people, on a regular basis, also cleanse their watches as well.

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Why are watch repairers declining? ›

LACK OF INTEREST DESPITE OPPORTUNITIES

Not enough youth choose this career path, so there are not enough watchmakers to fill all jobs in the manufacturing and customer care industry.

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What devalues a watch? ›

This can decrease the value greatly if the original dial is either rare or unique. However, the condition of a watch can also include the wear and tear that it has seen over the years – (generally speaking) the more dinged up and damaged a watch is, the less value it usually holds.

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What is the average price to fix a watch? ›

The most common problems are broken mainspring, crystallized lubricant, and rusted or stuck parts. If it is just one of those issues then the cost to fix should be around $100-200. Other problems such as a broken or cracked case, will make the repair more expensive.

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What is the number one watchmaker in the world? ›

Rolex, founded in 1905 in London, is the most recognized and coveted watch brand in the world. Rolex pioneered the wristwatch and has come to symbolize luxury, success, and prestige. Known for its robustness and reliability, the Rolex name carries significant brand cachet.

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Do watchmakers make a lot of money? ›

$47,500 is the 25th percentile. Salaries below this are outliers. $83,500 is the 90th percentile. Salaries above this are outliers.

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Who are the top 3 watch manufacturer? ›

The Holy Trinity, also known as The Big Three, is the name given in horology to three of the biggest and oldest watchmakers in the world. The watch brands are Patek Phillipe, Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin, known for their complex and high-end movements. The classification dates back to at least the 1970s.

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Who makes the most reliable watch? ›

What Are the Most Reliable Watches in the World?
  1. Rolex. Rolex watches are known for their durability, accuracy, and timeless design. ...
  2. Omega. Omega is another Swiss luxury watch brand that has a reputation for quality and reliability. ...
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  4. Seiko. ...
  5. Citizen. ...
  6. Breitling. ...
  7. TAG Heuer. ...
  8. IWC Schaffhausen.
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Which is the best watch making company? ›

Top Selling Watch Brands:
  • Rolex.
  • Cartier.
  • Audemars Piguet.

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What is a professional watchmaker called? ›

What does a clockmaker do? Watchmakers make and repair watches, clocks and other timepieces. People who make watches and clocks are also called horologists. They work on all types and sizes of watch and clock, from tiny wristwatches to large clocks (including public clocks).

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