The Precision Bench

A Practical Guide to Mechanical Watchmaking and Movement Service

von Aiden Sam

82 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Unlock the Precision Art of Mechanical Horology.Whether you are an aspiring watchmaker, an ambitious hobbyist, or a collector seeking to understand the inner mechanics of your timepieces, The Precision Bench provides a clear, practical roadmap from initial teardown to final timing calibration.Written with direct, instruction-first clarity, this guide walks you through every phase of servicing a manual mechanical movement-eliminating guesswork and replacing vague theory with actionable bench techniques.Inside, you will master: - Movement Architecture: Trace energy flow from the mainspring barrel through the gear train, escapement, and balance assembly.- Workspace & Tool Setup: Dress screwdriver blades for zero cam-out, manage fine tweezers, and set up an optimal ergonomic bench.- Safe Teardown Sequences: Let down mainspring power safely, lift delicate balance cocks, and protect micro-pivots from shear force.- Cleaning & Micro-Inspection: Pre-clean heavy grease, manage multi-bath fluid cycles, and detect cracked jewels or worn pivots under 10x optics.- Targeted Lubrication: Match viscosity grades (Moebius 9010, Synt-HP 1300, 9415), treat surfaces with Epilame, and oil cap jewels precisely.- Reassembly & Alignment: Seat multi-pivot train bridges cleanly, verify vertical endshake, check pallet lock and draw, and press hands without dial contact.- Casing & Diagnostic QC: Trim winding stems, apply silicone gasket seals, perform dry pressure tests, and interpret timegrapher rate and beat error.Take the guesswork out of watch repair and build the confidence required to service, restore, and regulate mechanical movements right at your bench.

• ISBN: 9798193396598
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 18.08.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp