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Hellkin17

·Nov 16, 2022

This has probably been asked quite a few times but I didn't find anything using search. Any recommendations for a pre-built beginners tool kit?

I have a few odds and ends I have acquired but I would like to get a more comprehensive tool kit to really allow me to service a watch.

 

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WestCoastTime

·Nov 17, 2022

cousinsuk.com sells ready made kits, & other materiel suppliers will, as well.

https://www.cousinsuk.com/category/watch-tool-kits

I think most hobbyists & watchmakers you talk to will have accumulated a wide array of tools from many different sources over time. Probably worth spending the extra $ early for good quality watchmaker's screwdrivers & tweezers, save yourself from buying them twice.

 

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STANDY

·Nov 17, 2022·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Best tool is knowledge….then you will know what tools you need….



Here is my beginner kit

A watchmaker

 

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Hellkin17

·Nov 17, 2022

Thank you for the suggestions, I am in the US but I will keep an eye out for something like this.

 

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Olhenry56

·Nov 17, 2022

STANDY

Best tool is knowledge….then you will know what tools you need….



Here is my beginner kit

A watchmaker

That's maybe the only man who could get my stepson interested in watches.

 

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RevZMan123

·Nov 18, 2022

H Hellkin17

Thank you for the suggestions, I am in the US but I will keep an eye out for something like this.

Cas-Ker, esslinger, and J Borel have these types of ready made kits depending on what you are looking to do.

Beginner: http://www.julesborel.com/s.nl/it.A/id.32113/.f?sc=31&category=991205
Intermediate and above: https://www.jewelerssupplies.com/byow-tool-kits.html
Everything you could ever want: https://www.esslinger.com/watch-repair-kits/