Practical watch repairing
by Donald De Carle · first published 1946
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…accuracy purposes I tend to use an existing balance spring (generally sourced from any old Seiko movement). I recommend 2 books if you want to make your own movements 1) Watchmaking by George Daniels 2) Practical Watch Repairing by Donald de Carle The first is a textbook and second deals with repairing, but actually taught me the more practical side of how to assemble & regulate a watch, and what makes a movement accurate. I've…
on “DIY makers who build their own watches” ↗Watch repair: The watch repair manual, by Fried Practical watch repairing, by De Carle The Swiss Watch repairer's manual, by Jendritzki (This book is great, but don't pay more than $75. After Fried's book it pulls in all the information nicely.) Bulova Repair Training Manual…
on “Ask HN: What are the best textbooks in your field of expertise?” ↗…pallet watch (Amida 542 movement) right now, and frustrated. The blue mainspring just broke, and its a weird size, measured in Dennison units. I need a social life. If interested in Watch repair buy Practical Watch Repairing by Donald De Carle, preferably 3rd. edition. to start your library. If you really want to build a watch from a chunk of brass, maybe a little gold, and watch lathe, buy George Daniels book Watchmaking.…
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