Lady Jane wrote****Wow. You got some good tooling. No question they will pay for themselves in time plus you also get the satisfaction of doing the work yourself. Please be aware some watches have a protocol regarding unsealing/re-sealing for the purpose of maintaining water/humidity resistance, etc..The last time I went to my AD for a battery change for my Tag Aquaracer, I was charged $20. So, I decided to do it myself. It's not complicated as long as you have the proper tools.
I purchased a variety of sturdy instruments that will pay for themselves as soon as I do all my quartz timepieces.
I first started on my cheapies for practice and will move on the more expensive ones. No more trips to the AD. No more waiting and saving money in the process.
MaxVO2 wroteThank you. Since I don't know anything about watch makers tools, I figure I would err on the side of quality with machined tooling. Pretty hefty as well.****Wow. You got some good tooling. .
wyshyvanuk wroteAnything else you would like to borrow?I need to borrow your case press.
wyshyvanuk wroteIt's a case opener for watches with pry-off backs. It goes with the press. I know how your mind works so don't worry.Well, yeah, one of those funny lookin' yellow things, but I don't want you to think that I'm talkin' dirty ;~).
BMWCCA1 wroteThat would be that one, right?I think I got started when no one locally would re-seal my Seiko Giugiaro-design "motorcycle" watch. An original to me as worn by Senna.
Lady Jane wroteYes. Mine is the original version from around 1982, not the limited reissue version from around 2019. You can tell that from the wear on the bracelet!That would be that one, right?
BMWCCA1 wroteI wasn't born in 1982...Yes. Mine is the original version from around 1982
Lady Jane wroteAnd I had already been riding motorcycles for over a decade by then.I wasn't born in 1982...
tcphoto wroteAnd it pays for itself after you service just a few watches.A good kit is essential when you own a watch or ten...I found this on Amazon for $32. and I've been able to do just about everything I need.
zx10guy , mine was different than yours with no strapping or tiny screws to remove.Lady Jane wroteLucky you. I think I have three Ronda movements that all have that blasted strap.Did my TAG Aquaracer with the Swiss Ronda mvt.
Easy out and easy in.
