Seiko Day / Date disc disassembly

 

Featuring: Why Seiko makes plastic wheels? How to pull apart calendar work and how to handle plastic parts. If you are a watch owner then you will love it. The watch mechanism is a miracle of mechanical engineering and precision. Watch parts are light, well made and not easy to handle so taking a good care of your watch is essential.  The bottom line is this: if you watch the video and conclude 'not a big deal, I can surely do it' than this mean our tutorial works. And yes, you should do it.  Watch here: https://youtu.be/-C9nSzN2Kak

Test yourself - Do you have an attention to detail?

The video starts with a question: Do you have an attention to detail? Then, we show you an image and you have to figure out what's not quite right with the object presented. If you can figure it out, then - CONGRATULATIONS - you possess efficient allocation of cognitive resources in order to identify and process the relevant elements of an issue, task or dimension. Or as we say: you are watchmaking material. (If you've got it - do let us know in the comments) This video is called 'How to sharpen and shape watchmakers' screwdrivers and it is a pre-requirement for our Seiko online course.  Test yourself here:

https://youtu.be/_Gz0v7OC1lY

As promised: Horology Do-It-Yourself

The first ten essential watchmaking tools that will get you started. One rule here: buy the best tools you can afford - and buy them from someone you can trust.  The recommendation list is a result of decades 'behind the bench' experience you can only get from a practising Master Watchmaker. Yes, we do have tools to sell, but the purpose of this video is not to sell you the tools, but to make your life easier by pointing you in the right direction. It's all here: suppliers, tool numbers, prices and more.   Only 4 minutes long, it's a must watch. https://youtu.be/2tAMDxMqqy8 Note: a company in Queensland that has been selling 'Nicholas Hacko' branded watchmaking tool kits, has been doing so without my approval or consent. The only tools that I personally recommend are the tools featured in this video.