thanks Sathomasga, I have a project to buy another watch in the future but this time a mechanical one (and a cheap one so that I can work on it just for fun).
If you have advices (like kits on Amazon for starter)
Thanks again
for your advice
There is an existing
thread that's probably worth browsing. Since you asked, I will also offer my own opinion, but please note that I am,
at best, a very amateur watch hobbyist. Other members here are legitimate professional watch makers, so do keep that in mind when evaluating various suggestions you may find on the forum.
First, in most cases I would discourage you from acquiring inexpensive tools or kits available on Amazon. Those are often very low quality and are very frustrating to use. Of course, there are a
few tools that need not be from expensive, Swiss brands, but it takes a bit of experience to know when you can get away with budget items and when you cannot. You can buy some of the quality tools from Amazon (look for brands such as Horotec and Bergeon), but some are only available from specialists sites such as
Esslinger or
Otto Frei in the US.
Before purchasing any tools or watches, it might be helpful to spend some time learning what's involved in watch servicing and repair. Fortunately, there is a lot of information available, primarily on YouTube. There are literally dozens of good channels to follow, but here are a few that I find particularly enjoyable and helpful:
You might then consider an online course such as
Mark Lovick's. Even though it's not free, it will almost certainly save you money in the long run. The course includes a whole series of lessons on what tools are necessary, what tools are optional, etc.
where can I find other types of manual similar to the one you sent ?
I have the best luck searching for "[movement] technical guide" on my search engine of choice (mine is Kagi, but most folks use Google).
Is it possible to find such a battery on amazon ?
I think
this will do.
