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jingerman · 7 November 2022, 02:24 AM

What are your must-haves as part of your watch tool set? (e.g. screwdrivers, spring-bar tool, cleaning cloth, tweezers, etc.)

Mifune · 7 November 2022, 02:36 AM

hmmm...
Battery extractor.

Chewbacca · 7 November 2022, 03:04 AM

Simple $25 watchmaker toolset, paper clip, loctite, old mousepad.

Dr. Robert · 7 November 2022, 04:02 AM

Cell phone so I can call my watchmaker.

subtona · 7 November 2022, 04:08 AM

Tools solely for bracelet/strap removal and sizing.

The toolset becomes a bit more involved than expected.

Btw the screwdriver tips are a PIA the typical reference manufacturers are not making a quality product (opting for recurring costs model), the tips require frequent replacement. In this current situation with the advancement of metals, there is no reason for this.

it is not so much the nuisance of replacement that is disappointing but the impact to the screw heads when a tip fails.

Blansky · 7 November 2022, 05:43 AM

Credit card.

MrGoat · 7 November 2022, 06:09 AM

I’ve got a guy for anything beyond sizing the bracelet.

Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product

East Bay Rider · 7 November 2022, 06:27 AM

Wooden toothpick for bracelet fine sizing adjustment.

subtona · 7 November 2022, 09:15 AM

EDC watch tools for bracelet resizing.

brandrea · 7 November 2022, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Cell phone so I can call my watchmaker.

That’s the extent of it for me too Bob

Mifune · 7 November 2022, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

EDC watch tools for bracelet resizing.

Bro... don't use red Loctite. Use another formula with that is less permanent. Use blue.

Maverick Timepieces · 7 November 2022, 11:56 AM

Definitely micro screw driver is always a must

pickettt · 7 November 2022, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mifune

bro... Don't use red loctite. Use another formula with that is less permanent. Use blue.

+1

jingerman · 8 November 2022, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Simple $25 watchmaker toolset, paper clip, loctite, old mousepad.

What is in the $25 watchmaker toolset?

jingerman · 8 November 2022, 02:38 AM

Anyone will get a loupe too?

subtona · 8 November 2022, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mifune

Bro... don't use red Loctite. Use another formula with that is less permanent. Use blue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickettt

+1

222/221 is the correct loctite. (it is what Rolex and others provide in their professional tool kits.) the red bottle does not represent the color of its "purple" contents.

https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/us/...ctite_222.html

"Threadlocking Adhesive - low strength. Easy disassembly. Suitable for all metal threaded assemblies.
LOCTITE® 222 is a low-strength threadlocker that allows the adjustment of screws including countersunk head screws and set screws. Good on low-strength metals which could fracture during disassembly, ... Especially suited to small thread sizes Permits disassembly with hand tools"

https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/us/...adlockers.html
"LOCTITE® purple threadlocker has many uses, from carburetor screws to eyeglasses to small screws on laptops. Due to the threadlocker being low strength, it can be removed with the same tool used to put the project together. It is available in an easy-to-use liquid application, which makes the product especially efficient with very small screw applications, less than ¼ inches in diameter."

330ci · 8 November 2022, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

222 is the correct loctite. please do not mislead the readers.
221 can be used as an alternative.

Permatex RTV/liquid gasket to ensure water tightness.

subtona · 8 November 2022, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 330ci

Permatex RTV/liquid gasket to ensure water tightness.

Beo3 · 8 November 2022, 07:10 AM

A hammer to bash myself in the skull with every time I drop an exorbitant amount of money on a new watch.

Andad · 8 November 2022, 07:21 AM

Trf.

Ferdelious · 9 November 2022, 12:39 AM

Good screwdriver, Bergeon 7825 Spring Bar Tool and Loctite. Everything else is handled by a CW21 Watchmaker.

Andad · 9 November 2022, 07:03 PM

Has all the tools you need.

zengineer · 13 November 2022, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Wooden toothpick for bracelet fine sizing adjustment.

...and jabbing at that pesky regulation lever.

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enjoythemusic · 13 November 2022, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by andad

trf.

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7 November 2022, 02:24 AM	#1
jingerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Singapore Posts: 108	What are your must-have tools as a watch owner? What are your must-haves as part of your watch tool set? (e.g. screwdrivers, spring-bar tool, cleaning cloth, tweezers, etc.)

7 November 2022, 04:02 AM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,556	Cell phone so I can call my watchmaker. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 November 2022, 04:08 AM	#5
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,031	Tools solely for bracelet/strap removal and sizing. The toolset becomes a bit more involved than expected. Btw the screwdriver tips are a PIA the typical reference manufacturers are not making a quality product (opting for recurring costs model), the tips require frequent replacement. In this current situation with the advancement of metals, there is no reason for this. it is not so much the nuisance of replacement that is disappointing but the impact to the screw heads when a tip fails. __________________

7 November 2022, 05:43 AM	#6
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,179	Credit card. __________________ OlllllllO

7 November 2022, 06:27 AM	#8
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,902	Wooden toothpick for bracelet fine sizing adjustment. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

7 November 2022, 02:36 AM	#2
Mifune Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: here AND there... Posts: 2,240	hmmm... Battery extractor.

7 November 2022, 03:04 AM	#3
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Simple $25 watchmaker toolset, paper clip, loctite, old mousepad.

7 November 2022, 06:09 AM	#7
MrGoat 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 4,805	I’ve got a guy for anything beyond sizing the bracelet. Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product

7 November 2022, 11:56 AM	#12
Maverick Timepieces "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Real Name: Gabriel Location: Coral Gables, FL Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 13	Definitely micro screw driver is always a must

8 November 2022, 02:38 AM	#15
jingerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Singapore Posts: 108	Anyone will get a loupe too?

8 November 2022, 07:10 AM	#19
Beo3 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Eddie Location: NY Watch: Too Many Posts: 18,031	A hammer to bash myself in the skull with every time I drop an exorbitant amount of money on a new watch.

8 November 2022, 07:21 AM	#20
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,887	Trf. __________________ E

9 November 2022, 12:39 AM	#21
Ferdelious 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,181	Good screwdriver, Bergeon 7825 Spring Bar Tool and Loctite. Everything else is handled by a CW21 Watchmaker. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

9 November 2022, 07:03 PM	#22
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,887	Has all the tools you need. __________________ E

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