Watchmaker's tools - The most important tools

Going to the watchmaker not only costs time, but also money. Simple adjustments such as changing the batteries or the strap as well as minor repairs can certainly be carried out by yourself. All you need is the right watchmaker's tools and a little tact. In today's blog post, we will therefore present the most important watchmaker's tools that every hobby watchmaker and passionate watch collector should have on hand.

What exactly is watchmaking tools?

First of all, the term "watchmaker's tools" refers to all the utensils that are needed to make and repair watches and the watch mechanism. Watchmaker's tools are therefore divided into different parts that are designed for both the coarse and the fine mechanics of watches. This means that with special watchmaker's tools you can not only change the battery and the strap, but also replace the dial or the watch hands if necessary. But which watchmaker's tools are among the most important and should definitely not be missing? More on this in the next section.

The most important watchmaking tool for watchmakers, watch collectors and do-it-yourselfers

For minor adjustments and repairs to your own watch, it is definitely worth taking a closer look at tried and tested watchmaking tools and their functions/applications. The most important tools include the following utensils:

Spring bar tool: This makes changing the strap child's play!

If you want to change your watch strap, you should use a so-called spring bar tool. This practical watchmaker's tool is ideal for pushing away the small bars that attach the strap to the actual watch. The spring bar tool allows you to remove the old strap from the watch quickly, easily and without the risk of damage. The new strap can then be easily reattached in the same places using the small spring bars.

Pin Remover: How to shorten metal bracelets as if by magic

Shortening metal bracelets is particularly laborious - unsightly scratches and other blemishes keep appearing. But with the pin remover, this problem is finally a thing of the past, as it ensures that metal bracelets can be shortened quickly and without scratches. As soon as the pins of the respective watch link have been pushed out, the watch link can simply be removed - and the metal bracelet of the watch is now one link shorter.

Case holder: An absolute must for repairs on the watch body!

The case holder is particularly useful when working on the watch body itself. This includes, for example, opening the case cover, where secure fastening of the watch is almost essential. But cleaning work on the watch also often requires reliable fastening.

Case back opener: This makes opening the case cover particularly effortless!

Since we've just talked about opening the case cover, we'd like to focus on the case back opener. Watches with an elaborate and delicate design in particular have a firmly screwed base. With the help of the case back opener, however, this can be opened very easily, so that the movement can be checked for functionality in no time at all.

Spring-loaded caseback opener: The perfect problem solver for watches with pressed bases!

In the watch industry, so-called pressed watch bottoms are bottoms that are inserted into the watch case using tension pressure. This type of closure is mainly found in cheaper watch models. If you have unsuitable tools, you may quickly reach your nerves' limit, as there is a high risk of slipping. However, with a spring-loaded lid opener that fits comfortably in your hand, this problem can be solved within a few seconds. This is therefore also an absolute must-have.

Small-part screwdrivers: Indispensable for delicate work!

Small screwdrivers are specially designed for the tiny screws on watches. They are therefore ideal for removing the screwed-on base of a watch without scratching it.

Antimagnetic tweezers: This makes fine and delicate work on the clockwork child's play!

When it comes to fine work and repairs on sensitive clockworks, anti-magnetic tweezers are an excellent choice. Thanks to the tapered ends, even the smallest parts can be grasped without any problem.

Watch magnifying glass: How to check the quality of watches!

Anyone who has ever taken a look at the inner workings of mechanical watches will have noticed that the manufacturers have achieved amazing things here. Such a high level of precision is rarely seen. With a watch magnifying glass, all of these components can be viewed with the naked eye. However, we advise against repairing them unless you have good knowledge of this. However, the watch magnifying glass is particularly suitable for a reliable quality check, because if you are not quite sure whether the watch you are about to buy is a fake, you can use a watch magnifying glass to examine the finer details and the quality of the timepiece more closely.

Antistatic brush: For the proper cleaning of watches!

Last but not least, we would like to address the correct way to clean watches, as this also plays a crucial role. Simply wiping the watch with a sheet is not particularly advisable, as this can cause unsightly scratches. If you want to clean your watch, you should always use a soft microfiber cloth or, ideally, an antistatic brush. This ensures that watches are cleaned carefully and properly without causing scratches or other blemishes.

What is important when buying watchmaking tools?

When buying watchmaking tools, quality plays the most important role - this applies to both professional tools in the watchmaking workshop and those for private use. The focus is always on the watch to be repaired. Working with inferior watchmaking tools carries a high risk of unmanageable risks. There is nothing more annoying than when inferior quality tools cause damage to an expensive and beloved watch. For this reason, it is worth investing in high-quality and solid watchmaking tools. As a rule, the purchase price also provides a certain amount of information about the respective product quality, so it is better to stay away from inexpensive tools. The brand name of proven watchmaking tool specialists is also a clue when looking for professional quality.