Hinclimincli 17 Posted March 29, 2017 Hello fellow watch fans! There are many different profiles in this business. Some people want to show off a nice Patel, others want to have a case full of plenty of nice looking watches, but I know for a fact that many of us really like these things that go tick tock, innit? And one of the advantages of having good replicas is that you won't be messing around with a +£40k Jaeger LeCoultre but with a cloned Asian 2836. It's almost payday so I thought it would be a good moment to start looking for some tools for this hobby. There are plenty of kits in Amazon but all seem to lack some stuff, and some of them look like they have a ton of stuff just for the sake of it. So my question is: which tools do you think are a must have? And where would you get them? Thanks so much everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sogeha 6 Posted March 29, 2017 Sticky balls (ooh err missus) are well worth the couple of quid they cost. Other than that, buy tools you know how to use correctly on a watch and buy the best quality you can afford. Rodico is cheap and really useful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy 105 Posted March 29, 2017 A set of PAM caseback openers work wonders for me. Decent screwdrivers, a good loupe, a nice dissecting microscope (which I got for $50 shipped on Ebay). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rower 262 Posted March 30, 2017 I've found this tool the most helpful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobandshawn 5 Posted March 30, 2017 A set of PAM caseback openers work wonders for me. Decent screwdrivers, a good loupe, a nice dissecting microscope (which I got for $50 shipped on Ebay). Brilliant - have to get one of these!!! B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ado213 0 Posted March 30, 2017 When you get started a good set of screwdrivers. As time goes on and you gain experience a really good assortment of weighted hammers. If you can't fix it you can always knock fuck out of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted April 2, 2017 Good tweezers are fundamental (these are cheap but very very good ones: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-2016-Highly-Commend-6-pcs-Safe-Anti-static-Stainless-Steel-Tweezers-Repairing-Maintenance/32660456929.html), as like as decent screwdrivers, a sharpening stone and the sharpening tool for the screwdrivers. Some silicon grease is the minimum (just to grease the gaskets). A 10x and a 20x loupe. Then it depends what you want to do on them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted April 2, 2017 Good tweezers are fundamental (these are cheap but very very good ones: https://www.aliexpre...2660456929.html), as like as decent screwdrivers, a sharpening stone and the sharpening tool for the screwdrivers. Some silicon grease is the minimum (just to grease the gaskets). A 10x and a 20x loupe. Then it depends what you want to do on them... Just followed the link. Item no longer available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rx4Time 1,472 Posted April 2, 2017 A good spring bar tool from bergon. I've tried others but they have not held up. Also a good quality screw driver set. Mine is from wiha tools. Buying inferior quality tools will often lead to disaster and damage to your watch. I've picked up PAM and breitling caseback tool on eBay that make opening the caseback a breeze. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted April 2, 2017 Just followed the link. Item no longer available. Uh? I see it. EDIT: noted now "Sorry this item is no longer available" Anyway this is the same: https://www.aliexpre...2713877304.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hinclimincli 17 Posted April 2, 2017 Brilliant, thanks so much everyone. Will take a look on the usual eBay/Amazon channels first and Alibaba if no joy. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
