Watch Repair Tools journal
Guides & Articles
Practical watch repair guides, tool buying advice, bench setup notes and industry news from Watch Repair Tools Australia.
How to Remove a Stuck Watch Bracelet Screw
A practical guide to freeing a tight bracelet screw without chewing the slot, damaging the link or using the wrong tool for the job.
How to Cut and Fit an NH35 Watch Stem
Learn how to measure, cut and test-fit an NH35 watch stem without damaging the crown thread or making the stem too short.
What Changes When You Move From Watch Repair Kits to Servicing Kits
Learn how a basic watch repair kit differs from a true servicing setup, and what beginners should add before opening a mechanical movement.
How to Close a Snap Back Watch Case That Will Not Click On
A practical guide to checking the gasket, choosing press dies and closing a snap back watch case without damaging the crystal, crown or case back.
When Should You Use a Pin Vice in Watch Repair
Learn when a pin vice helps on the watch bench, when to avoid it, and how to use one carefully for small drilling, broaching and stem handling tasks.
How to Press Watch Hands on Straight
A practical beginner guide to fitting hour, minute and seconds hands squarely, checking clearance, and avoiding dial or hand damage.
How to Tell What Type of Watch Crystal You Have
Learn simple ways to identify acrylic, mineral and sapphire watch crystals before choosing polish, replacement tools or repair steps.
Can You Clean Watch Parts in an Ultrasonic Cleaner
A practical safety guide to what can and cannot go in an ultrasonic cleaner when working on watch parts.
Where Should You Oil a Mechanical Watch Movement
A practical beginner guide to where watch oil belongs, where it does not, and when to stop before a movement needs a proper service.
How to Choose Watch Tweezers for Movement Work
A practical guide to choosing watch tweezers for movement work, dial handling, small parts and beginner bench setups.
How to Store Watch Hands During a Repair
A practical guide to storing loose watch hands safely during repair, with tips for order, dust control, dial protection and refitting.
How to Choose a Replacement Watch Crown Size
How to measure an old watch crown, match diameter and stem type, decide if the tube needs replacing too, and why the gasket should not be reused.
How to Remove a Canon Pinion Without Damaging the Movement
A loose or worn canon pinion throws off hand setting on a mechanical watch. Here is how to remove it safely with the right tool, and how to refit it correctly.
How to Read a Timegrapher Result
Rate, beat error and amplitude explained, so a timegrapher reading tells you what to check next rather than just whether a watch is off.
How to Remove a Watch Crown Tube Safely
A worn or loose crown tube needs careful, even pressure rather than prising. Here is how a dedicated removing press protects the case and gets a clean result.
How to Measure a Watch Crystal for Replacement
A practical guide to measuring a watch crystal for replacement, checking gaskets, matching profile and choosing the right press before fitting.
Which Replacement Watch Movement Should You Buy
A practical beginner guide to choosing between Miyota 8215, Seiko NH35A, Seiko NH34A and Seagull ST36 replacement watch movements.
Is Your Mechanical Watch Magnetised
Learn the common signs of a magnetised mechanical watch, how to check before demagnetising, and why non magnetic tools matter on the bench.
How to Protect a Watch Dial When Removing Hands
Learn how to protect a watch dial during hand removal and setting with dial guards, hand levers, movement holders, clean handling and controlled pressure.
What Bench Mat and Casing Cushion Do You Need for Watch Repair
A practical guide to choosing a watch repair bench mat, casing cushion, parts tray and dust cover for cleaner, safer work at the bench.
This Week in Watch Repair News Customs Seizures and a Revived Valjoux 72
Two US customs counterfeit watch seizures and Singer Reimagined restoring a classic Valjoux 72 chronograph movement for its new Heritage V72.
How to Choose a Watch Movement Holder
A practical guide to choosing between adjustable plastic, fixed metal and movement ring holders, matched to common beginner watch calibres.
Which Watch Repair Tools Should Beginners Buy First
A practical spending order for beginner watch repair tools, including where quality matters first and where simple budget tools can still make sense.
How to Choose the Right Watch Gasket Size
Learn how to identify, measure and fit watch gaskets without guessing, including case-back, crown and crystal gasket checks.
No articles match that search.