Put a few watchmaker screwdrivers next to an inexpensive training movement. Pick one visible screw and look at it through a loupe. Do not turn the screw. Gently bring each blade toward the slot and see which one fits best.…
Watch screws don’t usually go missing because they’re invisible; they go missing because they’ve escaped the bench. It’s common for them to get caught on the tip of tweezers and roll off a smooth surface, stick to a finger cot…
Your old watch might seem like a perfect first project, especially if it’s stopped working. However, don’t grab the case knife just yet. First check if the watch has any monetary, historical or sentimental value. A family heirloom, an unknown…
In a mechanical watch there is no battery; instead, power is generated when you wind the crown, turning the mainspring within the barrel. The mainspring is a very long, thin strip of spring steel which is twisted up tight when…