16 PCS Watch Tool Kit

Name: 16 PCS Watch Tool Kit
Price: 12 USD

jblaze · Feb 14, 2009

What about this set on Amazon? It has good reviews and is $20. I'm thinking about buying it.

http://www.amazon.com/Adjusting-Siz...d_bbs_sr_7?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1234630240&sr=8-7

gadgetfreak · May 29, 2009

I second Mize, after buying a $10.00 16 piece watch link and repair kit from the bay which you can also find on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Sizing-Removal-Battery-Changing-Economical/dp/B001AS6OGA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1243630191&sr=8-2, I've been sizing my own bracelets to perfection which is so much easier than my old way of stabbing myself in the finger using a needle :roll:

Mize said:
I bought a bracelet sizing tool for $20 and size my own bracelets now. It's very simple with the right tools and you can play with it until it is exactly to your liking.

Most places around Atlanta seem to charge about $20 to size a bracelet so it paid for itself with one sizing.

Currently my bracelets are Omega with pins. I have no experience sizing bracelets with screws.

RJRJRJ · Oct 27, 2009

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AS6OGA/ref=cm_ciu_pl_B001AS6OGA_moSGB8897NLDPW

Not sure if .co.uk has it but something like this should get you in the door and you can figure out what you like and dont like cheaply.

h2xmark · Nov 24, 2009

RJRJRJ said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AS6OGA/ref=cm_ciu_pl_B001AS6OGA_moSGB8897NLDPW

Not sure if .co.uk has it but something like this should get you in the door and you can figure out what you like and dont like cheaply.

I have used this exact kit to size a few watches, the hammer and punches work great, pin punches are tough, im still using the first one without any bending what so ever, put the band in the square block holder to keep from scratching the band.

91bulldog · Nov 21, 2009

have anyone purchase a watch tool kit? i saw some really cheap kits on amazon for like 10bucks. Would that make it any easier to remove the links?

http://www.amazon.com/16-PCS-Watch-Tool-Kit/dp/B001AS6OGA

D N Ravenna · Nov 21, 2009

91bulldog said:
have anyone purchase a watch tool kit? i saw some really cheap kits on amazon for like 10bucks. Would that make it any easier to remove the links?

http://www.amazon.com/16-PCS-Watch-Tool-Kit/dp/B001AS6OGA

It is like any other tool set. If it is inexpensive, it will only work in the easiest of uses. Anything more will cause slippage and scratches. The two-pronged case back removal tool looks like the best way to scratch the back of a watch. Even with my 3-pronged Swiss made tool, I sometimes scratch a back.

It is a tough call. Most of the kiosks in the mall are staffed with people who will scratch the back of your watch for you while you pay. I spent the money to get good tools, and now only have myself to blame!

:-d

Dan

Tamdhu · Jan 7, 2011

Very true I was thinking about taking it apart to learn more about watches. What a great time to do so.

Can anyone recommend a good kit to buy to help me take this apart?

Will this be sufficient?

corn cob kid · Feb 16, 2011

Welcome to the world of Orient. Great choice, the Blue Mako is very good looking! The Mako is the one that got me started as well....now my third Orient is on the way.

1. As ochavez said, that is the watch winding. Mine does the same. Remember (since it is your first automatic), its ok to shake it, but don't go wild. b-) If it sits for a few days, give a few easy shakes to get her going, then adjust and wear with pride!

2. Lots of theories I have read on which way to leave your automatic at night. Some are picky about it, others very specific. I just set mine down and check it in the morning, adjust if I need to. I would just try different positions and see what works for you. It might be fun...hey, maybe I will try that!

3. There are many spring bar tools, and instructions on how to use them. I bought an inexpensive set of tools on amazon, an extra spring bar tool, and watch band link remover tool. Now that I have them, the tool set would have been enough, did not need the extra spring bar tool, but they are a bit better than what was in the set. I do think the features on the extra watch band removal tool make it easier to use and it can handle a wider band. But again, the tool set would have been fine.

Guide on adjusting watch bands from PMWF

Videos that helped me do this the first time:

How To Change a Watch Buckle

How To Change a Watch Band

Adjusting Your Watch Bracelet

DIY Watchband Adjusting

You can find several more via Google.

Hope this helps! Enjoy the new watch!

jtaka1 said:
Anyway, I love my mako, but I have a few newbie questions.

1. Is the watch supposed to make that noise inside the case when you shake it? Is that just the mechinism winding?

2. Is there a certain position to rest an automatic watch when not wearing it to achieve the most accurate time keeping?

3. Remove/install bracelet. I removed the bracelet to see what it would look like with my nato straps, but it was hard. Got one side off then had to pull it out from that side. Putting it back was even harder. I scratched the lugs a little in the process. Sucks, but at least it's under the watch. Can anyone give me tips on how to more easily do this and without scratching my watch?

AsAnAtheist · Apr 19, 2012

They use push pins to hold them in place.
I would highly recommend getting a push pin kit. For now I recommend using a thick paper clip that will go in and hitting it gently to remove the push pins. Careful not to scratch the links.

Something like this would do it. The hammer, the bracelet holder (square plastic with a bunch of cut outs), and the push pin remover would work.
Amazon.com: 16 PCS Watch Tool Kit: Watches

superazn · Apr 19, 2012

AsAnAtheist said:
They use push pins to hold them in place.
I would highly recommend getting a push pin kit. For now I recommend using a thick paper clip that will go in and hitting it gently to remove the push pins. Careful not to scratch the links.

Something like this would do it. The hammer, the bracelet holder (square plastic with a bunch of cut outs), and the push pin remover would work.
Amazon.com: 16 PCS Watch Tool Kit: Watches

Actually i have that set. Is it the same thing as a 'split pin'? So if all i need to do is push then i guess i just wasnt using enough force

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