In this video, we'll cover some basic precautions on the handling of a mechanical movement for at-home DIY watchmaking: where not to touch on a movement, how you can hold a movement safely. The movement is the heart of the watch, so we have to be careful with it during our watchmaking process.
Key content timestamps:
▶00:00 - Introduction
▶00:12 - Caution with the balance wheel and the escapement
▶00:22 - Do not test the date function of your watch unless you are certain that it is not within +/- 4 hours of midnight
▶00:32 - How to hold/handle the movement
Automatic movements shown in this video: Miyota 82S0(with hacking) and Seiko NH35(A) (shop.diywatch.club/collection...)
Watchmaking tools/equipment mentioned for this video:
▶Finger cots
▶Tweezers
Join us to explore the possibilities of at-home watchmaking! We are working on everything from assembling/modding watches, regulating movements, and even bluing your own steel watch hands at home!
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Happy watchmaking!
21 июл 2024
