Tool Guides

See what a mainspring barrel lid press does, when it belongs on a watchmaker bench and what to check before and after seating a lid.

Can you remove watch links without a tool? Learn when tool free adjustment is possible, when a pin pusher is safer, and how to avoid damaging a metal bracelet.

A beginner-friendly build sequence for Seiko mod watches, covering parts, movement handling, hand fitting, stem cutting, casing and final checks.

Plastic tweezers help you handle watch batteries cleanly without bridging the cell or crowding a quartz movement. Learn when they are worth using and how they fit into a safe battery change.

Clean watch oiling habits for beginners, including oil cups, oiler handling, dust control and when not to add oil to a movement.

Learn when to use a soft brush, fibreglass brush, air blower or cleaning putty during watch repair without damaging dials, movements or finished surfaces.

Learn when a watchmaker air blower helps, when it can make a repair messier, and how to use it safely with pegwood, cleaning putty and stable bench support.

A practical guide to choosing fine fork, standard fork and pointed Bergeon spring bar tips for straps, bracelets and tight lug gaps.

A beginner safe explanation of balance wheel holders, when they help, and when you should avoid removing the balance at all.