Jump to content

Can you recommend a book

Bumps
 Share

Recommended Posts

Bumps New Member

Bumps

Posted
Posted

Hi everyone! Hope you all have had a pleasant weekend.

I spent the weekend working through Mark's level 1 course and ordering all of my tools the the movement to start working on as I make my way to level 2 and 3 of the class.

I was wondering if there is an industry standard, or a forum favorite, book that is good for a beginner watch repairer. 

I know I can search google for different books on the topic but I was hoping to see what everyone's experience here has been and what different recommendations you guys suggest. 

Don't know if this will be helpful but I would like to eventually focus on working with modern watches (I'm a younger guy and modern is just my thing right now) that either need to have a general service done or that are not working correctly. 

Looking forward to seeing your guys recommendations and I am super excited to be a part of this forum!

Mark Distinguished Member

Mark

Posted
Posted

Although some of his techniques may be frowned upon by the Swiss Watchmaking school fraternity, I would always recommend Practical Watch Repair by De'Carle. A very good book for discovering old school techniques and methods and should most certainly be in your library.

Also, you can't go wrong with Henry Fried.

I have compiled some of the better books here...

https://www.watchrepairtalk.com/books.html/watch-servicing-repair/

  • Like 3
Bumps New Member

Bumps

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Although some of his techniques may be frowned upon by the Swiss Watchmaking school fraternity, I would always recommend Practical Watch Repair by De'Carle. A very good book for discovering old school techniques and methods and should most certainly be in your library.
Also, you can't go wrong with Henry Fried.
I have compiled some of the better books here...
https://www.watchrepairtalk.com/books.html/watch-servicing-repair/


Thank you sir!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  • Like 1
vinn3 Distinguished Member

vinn3

Posted
Posted
9 hours ago, Mark said:

Although some of his techniques may be frowned upon by the Swiss Watchmaking school fraternity, I would always recommend Practical Watch Repair by De'Carle. A very good book for discovering old school techniques and methods and should most certainly be in your library.

Also, you can't go wrong with Henry Fried.

I have compiled some of the better books here...

https://www.watchrepairtalk.com/books.html/watch-servicing-repair/

  De Carles book is old and very good for "vintage watches",  basic mechanics and tools.  vin

  • Like 1

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • coreymsnow
      Very Old Watch- "Echappement A Ancre", "13 Rubis" on the case

      By coreymsnow · Posted

      Hi friends! My mother got a bunch of old watches from a horologist who was retiring, and he subsequently passed away. It's been in her studio for years, and she showed it to me today and I just fell in love with it. Sadly, I don't know a darn thing about it yet. It's quite old, or at least seems to be. It has two winding arbors, but the key is missing. The crystal appears to be some kind of yellowed plastic, which is odd- I think it was replaced at some point to possibly protect it or something. If I had to guess, it's from the mid-19th century, given that it has no keyless works and that it says "Anchor Escapement" in French. It looks to be about 18 ligne, and the case fob is positioned in the upper right corner. The face is missing the dial, the hands, and a couple of the wheels that drive the hands- I think. But the movement itself seems to be in excellent shape. The serial number on the movement matches the number on the case- it's stamped on the movement and on the case in two places. I haven't started any disassembly yet, but I'm wondering if anyone can give me some idea of what kind of movement it is, and where I might look to see what parts are missing from the face. i may even have a dial that would fit it. It's in good enough shape that I think I could get it running, assuming I could find the missing parts. Any insights are vastly appreciated and thank you!
    • BobG
      Etachron regulation system

      By BobG · Posted

      I’ve watched every video I can find on YouTube. Some of the info is contradictory and none mention  the effect on amplitude or spring coil spacing which I observed. I was hoping someone here is a Seiko expert and knows these inside out.   
    • Mercurial
      Etachron regulation system

      By Mercurial · Posted

      This video explains how to set up and adjust the etachron regulator :   I hope that helps, Mark
    • Mercurial
      Phinney Walker Mickey Mouse Watch HELP

      By Mercurial · Posted

      This eBay listing seems to verify that the watch disassembles as I suggested : here. The display caseback is held by the section that pushes out of the outermost rear bezel.  The movement seems to be a Ronda 1113. Best Regards, Mark
    • zx6rfool
      Hi From Virginia

      By zx6rfool · Posted

      Decided to update with the repaired watch back in rotation and the new anniversary gift.   
×
×
  • Create New...