The Beginner's Guide to Watchmaking

A Step-by-Step Practical Manual to Mechanical Watch Movements, Tools, Disassembly, and Repair

von Sandra Larry

90 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Master the art of mechanical watchmaking with this complete, beginner-friendly guide. Designed for aspiring horologists, hobbyists, and DIY mechanics, The Beginner's Guide to Watchmaking takes you step-by-step through the inner workings of mechanical timepieces-from initial movement architecture to complete disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and timing adjustment.Whether you want to service your first movement, understand watch mechanics, or build a functional workshop, this manual delivers clear, practical instructions accompanied by detailed diagrams and visual guides.Inside, you'll discover: - Movement Architecture: How power flows from the mainspring through the gear train, escapement, and regulating organ.- Essential Tooling: Setting up an ergonomic bench, selecting screwdrivers and tweezers, and mastering eye loupes and timegraphers.- Hands-On Servicing Protocols: Step-by-step instructions for letting down power, deconstructing bridges, and extracting wheels safely.- Cleaning & Tribology: Preparing pegwood, running ultrasonic rinse cycles, and applying synthetic oils accurately.- Timing & Diagnostics: Reading timegrapher metrics (rate, amplitude, beat error) and fixing common mechanical faults.Turn your bench into a functional horology workshop and gain the confidence to service, troubleshoot, and enjoy mechanical watches.

• ISBN: 9798194311538
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 23.08.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp