I Sent A Subscriber A Watch Restoration Starter Kit!

Most of my restoration videos are shot live in realtime with up to eight cameras. While some of them are cut down to make them more watchable, the uncut versions show everything for a reason: to quote Ernest Hemingway, “Every man's life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another.” The same is true of watchmakers, and of watches.

Here's a list of affiliate (and non-affiliate) links to most of the items shown in this video:

3 piece Bergeon screwdriver kit ($40):
https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/bergeon-screwdriver-sets-plastic-wallets

5 piece screwdriver kit - China ($5):
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Magnifying loupe with headband ($4):
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Movement holders - base metal ($4):
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Rubber bulb dust blower ($2):
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Casing cusion ($3):
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Crystal lift ($26):
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Gasket greaser ($2):
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Screwdriver sharpening tool (can be used with sandpaper) ($4):
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Screwdriver sharpening stone ($47):
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Plastic tweezers for handling watch hands ($3):
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Hand lifter tool set ($3):
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Oiler set ($5):
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Hand presser tools ($2):
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Mainspring barrel cover closing tool ($5):
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Rubber ball type case opening ball ($5):
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Dumont #4 tweezers ($25):
https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/dumont-no4-extra-fine-tips

30 Hole staking plate ($4):
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Bergeon Rodico ($8):
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3 point case back opener tool:
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Digital caliper ($4):
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Other useful tools not featured in this video:

The microscope I use is from Eakins on AliExpress. Costs range from $200 to $400. If you purchase one yourself please consider using this affiliate link:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkBfwLZ

The Timegrapher I use is also from Aliexpress:
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Inexpensive Geiger counter ($28):
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Inexpensive ultrasonic cleaner ($43):
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45mm Adjustable Watch Back Cover Holder Case Holder
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2 point case back opener tool:
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Watch Case Vise:
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Watch Snap-on Case Back Opener:
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Bezel Remover Tool:
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Polystyrene probe:
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Professional Demagnetize Tool for Watchmaker EU Plug:
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Leather watch bands:
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Watch band buckles:
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*SOME OF THE LINKS USED IN THE DESCRIPTION ARE AFFILIATE LINKS
By using the affiliate links I earn a small fee of your purchase at no extra cost to you. This will support the channel so I can increase the quality of my videos.

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