What Tools Do You Need to Change a Watch Battery at Home
A practical guide to the case openers, cushion, tweezers and bench habits needed for a safer home watch battery change.
Buying Guides
Practical buying guides for choosing watch repair tools and parts.
When to Choose a Seagull ST36 Manual Wind Watch Movement
A buying guide to Seagull ST36 manual wind movements, including when they suit a build and what compatibility checks matter before ordering.
How to Choose Between a Case Knife and a Jaxa Opener
A practical guide to choosing between a case knife and a Jaxa-style opener when working on different watch case backs.
Should You Use Spring Bar Tweezers or a Spring Bar Tool
Compare spring bar tweezers, forked tools and pin pushers for strap and bracelet work.
How Dust Covers and Parts Trays Keep Watch Parts Accounted For
How dust covers, parts trays and small storage containers help keep watch repair work organised.
When to Use Finger Cots for Watch Repair Instead of Gloves
When finger cots are useful at the watch bench, how they compare with gloves, and where they fit into clean handling.
A Beginner Buying Guide to Watch Hand Removal and Setting Tools
What beginners should know before buying hand removal and hand setting tools for dial and movement work.
How to Set Up a Clean Watch Repair Bench at Home
A simple guide to setting up a cleaner, safer home watch repair bench with mats, lighting, storage and handling basics.
How to Choose Watch Repair Tweezers for Your Bench
A practical comparison of tweezer types for watch repair, movement handling and clean bench work.
Which Spring Bar Tool or Link Pin Remover Do You Need
A guide to choosing tools for strap changes, bracelet sizing, spring bars and link pins.