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Originally Posted by -dustin
Horotec, Horofix, Bergeon...
I've been a mechanic for 20yrs. I know the value of good tools. I also know that in niche industries, some tool manufacturers charge exorbitant amounts for a tool that claims to be higher quality, but in reality is easily replaced by something much more accessible. And that whole buy once, cry once thing.
I'm ready to start putting together my watch tools.
Those of you that work on watches, what are you must-haves...the tools you wouldn't dare replace with something else?
I believe my first purchase will be hand levers and setting tools. Then screw drivers.
Y’all got any recommendations? What do you love? Or what should I look at first? Pretend I’m starting from scratch.
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You're might need JUST a bit more than screwdrivers and hand-setting tools - for example:
- Mats
- Pliers
- Springbar tools
- Pin Pushers/Punches (for resizing bracelets)
- Bracelet holders
- Case openers (knives, rubber balls, Jaxa tools)
- Leather Buff Sticks
- Brushes (horsehair, nylon, fiberglass, etc)
- Sharpening stones for your various screwdrivers, tweezers, etc.
- Polishing Cloths (preferably microfiber)
- Magnification (loupes, visors, microscopes)
- Tweezers (stainless, antimagnetic, brass, plastic)
- Movement Holders
- Parts Trays
- Case Cushions
- Case Presses
- Pin Vices
- Oilers
- Oil cups
- Dust Blowers
- Cannon Pinion Removers
- Mainspring Winders
- Ultrasonic Cleaners (for cleaning watch parts, cases, bracelets, etc.)
- Rotary Buffer w/ buffing wheels, rouge, etc.
- Timegraphers
Plus disposable cleaning materials like
- Pegwood
- Rodico (if you do not know what Rodico is, you HAVE to buy some)
- Lint-Free Watch Paper
- Latex gloves and/or finger cots
- Cleaners/solvents for watch cleaning
- Oils & Lubricants (various different types depending on the viscosity needs of the watch parts being lubricated - typically at least 4 or 5)
Plus replacement supplies like batteries for the electronic/quartz watches in your collection.
Just to name a few extra things....
Frank