loketje 0 Posted May 21, 2010 I think I would like to try my hand at a bit of watchmaking. I saw some very nice tutorials about assembling and disassembling various movements and it seems doable. My question : is there a source for acquiring a cheap asian movement to practice on ? (preferably in Europe/Holland) Am I right in assuming that a 6497 would be the easiest to start with ? Any suggestions would be very welcome. cheers Martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmd33 0 Posted May 21, 2010 I looked into that too. They have classes. When I get more serious about it I'm going to start with videos from the library. I am told it is best to start on pocket watches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brightlight 0 Posted May 21, 2010 You can pick up any amount of watches/movements on ebay very cheap. As jmd says, the pocket watch ones are good to start with as the parts are bigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted May 21, 2010 try getat for starters http://www.siswatch727.com/index.do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loketje 0 Posted May 21, 2010 try getat for starters http://www.siswatch727.com/index.do Yes, I'd already seen that, those prices are unbeatable, methinks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted May 21, 2010 Jackson Tse does 6497's for $35 shipped, follow this, http://www.eta.ch/swisslab/6497/6947.html after watching this, http://hiro.alliancehorlogere.com/en/Under..._Loupe/ETA_6497 and you'll be fine. Get yourself a 10x loupe some oil, a black oiler some decent screwdrivers/tweezers, various other bits and pieces then you'll be good to go... It's a great feeling when the balance starts spinning after a teardown... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted May 21, 2010 It's a great feeling when the balance starts spinning after a teardown... Umm. Never had that happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted May 21, 2010 It's a great feeling when the balance starts spinning after a teardown... Umm. Never had that happen. Honestly KB? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loketje 0 Posted May 21, 2010 (edited) Jackson Tse does 6497's for $35 shipped, follow this, http://www.eta.ch/swisslab/6497/6947.html after watching this, http://hiro.alliancehorlogere.com/en/Under..._Loupe/ETA_6497 and you'll be fine. Get yourself a 10x loupe some oil, a black oiler some decent screwdrivers/tweezers, various other bits and pieces then you'll be good to go... It's a great feeling when the balance starts spinning after a teardown... sconehead, what's a black oiler ? Edited May 21, 2010 by loketje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted May 21, 2010 Jackson Tse does 6497's for $35 shipped, follow this, http://www.eta.ch/swisslab/6497/6947.html after watching this, http://hiro.alliancehorlogere.com/en/Under..._Loupe/ETA_6497 and you'll be fine. Get yourself a 10x loupe some oil, a black oiler some decent screwdrivers/tweezers, various other bits and pieces then you'll be good to go... It's a great feeling when the balance starts spinning after a teardown... sconehead, what's a black oiler ? The oilers come with different tips, their size is normally signified by the colour. The black one is the finest and all you really need Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tressles61 0 Posted May 21, 2010 sconehead, what's a black oiler ? I'll take this one scones... I used to work in the oilfields in Bakersfield and a fella that's a colored rig hand is refered to as a black oiler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loketje 0 Posted May 22, 2010 sconehead, what's a black oiler ? I'll take this one scones... I used to work in the oilfields in Bakersfield and a fella that's a colored rig hand is refered to as a black oiler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted May 22, 2010 Mate, get thyself over to timezone.com and sign up for their watchmaking course. It's well under 100 bucks, comes with a crapload of lessons in plain english but the best bit is unlimited access to experts who will be happy to guide you thru anything you get stuck on as well as answering any general questions you may have. Worth every last cent IMHO. Don't forget the RWG shop when you feel the need for tools either mate! http://shop.homage-watches-guide.com/index.php Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loketje 0 Posted May 22, 2010 Mate, get thyself over to timezone.com and sign up for their watchmaking course. It's well under 100 bucks, comes with a crapload of lessons in plain english but the best bit is unlimited access to experts who will be happy to guide you thru anything you get stuck on as well as answering any general questions you may have. Worth every last cent IMHO. Don't forget the RWG shop when you feel the need for tools either mate! http://shop.homage-watches-guide.com/index.php Col. Thanks Col. I've been drooling over the RWG shop already. How much would shipping be to Holland ? (You do run the shop, right ?) About the course, it sounds like a very good idea, I'll just get my feet wet first and see whether I like it. Martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted May 22, 2010 Place an order and I'll send you a quote for shipping. Not cheap to EU but it still works out cheaper than buying the same quality tools locally. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted May 22, 2010 It's a great feeling when the balance starts spinning after a teardown... Umm. Never had that happen. Honestly KB? I only tried to get that deep one time into an Eta 2836. I was changing to high canon pin. I did fine changing the hour and minute wheels but when I realized you had to take the whole thing down to get to the canon pinion....Well, I got it apart but never got the hairspring to move again. Now I content myself with fixing date wheels, keyless works and swapping movements. The easier things are tough enough I find.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loketje 0 Posted May 22, 2010 It's a great feeling when the balance starts spinning after a teardown... Umm. Never had that happen. Honestly KB? I only tried to get that deep one time into an Eta 2836. I was changing to high canon pin. I did fine changing the hour and minute wheels but when I realized you had to take the whole thing down to get to the canon pinion....Well, I got it apart but never got the hairspring to move again. Now I content myself with fixing date wheels, keyless works and swapping movements. The easier things are tough enough I find.. Are you trying to discourage me ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brightlight 0 Posted May 22, 2010 It's a great feeling when the balance starts spinning after a teardown... Umm. Never had that happen. Honestly KB? I only tried to get that deep one time into an Eta 2836. I was changing to high canon pin. I did fine changing the hour and minute wheels but when I realized you had to take the whole thing down to get to the canon pinion....Well, I got it apart but never got the hairspring to move again. Now I content myself with fixing date wheels, keyless works and swapping movements. The easier things are tough enough I find.. Are you trying to discourage me ? I don't think anyone would try and discourage you, but it is more difficult than it looks. I managed to break two escape wheels reassembling one 2836.2 movement for example, so easily done. Fortunately parts are easily obtainable! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loketje 0 Posted May 22, 2010 Nah...do it! My sentiment exactly.What's the worst that can happen ? Where's my signature picture ? Why am I even asking ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
