August 29th, 2007 - Watch Tool Starter Kit
Anyone new to watch repair needs a basic watch tool kit. The basic contents of any respectable starter kit would be the following:
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1. a pair of watchmaker’s tweezers
2. a watchmaker’s loupe
3. a watchmaker’s bracelet sizing kit with punching block
4. a watchmaking hammer
5. a pocket watch opener
6. a spring bar fork
7. watchmaker’s precision screwdriver set - sizes 0.6 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.2 mm
8. a watchmaker’s knife
Although there are starter watch kits available on the market I usually recommend new hobbyists to simply buy each tool individually. While it is true that the total price of kits are almost always less than the total price you will pay for individual tools, buying USED watch tools is definitely way cheaper. Used tools always come at a discounted price and if you can find a used but complete watch kit then so much the better.
Even better is finding brand new discount watch tools. Before purchasing watch tools on the internet shop around and you will find really good online shops selling quality tools at low prices. By buying discount tools you will can either spend less or buy a more complete kit and not limit yourself to the tools listed above.