01Strap and bracelet changes
Spring-bar removal tool
Releases spring bars with more control than improvising with a sharp object. Check the tip and lug clearance for your watch.
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Watch modding tools worth keeping close.
A focused list of tools I use in watch builds. Start with what your next job needs; you do not need to buy the whole bench.
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These help with the small parts and delicate surfaces that turn a simple swap into a frustrating one.
02Keeping parts together
Magnetic screw tray
Gives tiny case-back screws a place to go while a watch is open. Keep magnetic tools away from exposed modules where appropriate.
Check current listing03Protecting the work surface
Watch repair pad
A soft landing for the watch and a stable spot to rest a removed module. This is the module pad used in the builds.
Check current listing04Removing loose dust
Hand air blower
Moves loose particles from a dial, crystal or module without touching the surface. Use gentle puffs, not canned propellant.
Check current listing05Protecting open modules
Dust-cover tray
Covers small parts and an exposed module while you prepare the next step, so airborne dust is less likely to settle on them.
Check current listing06Holding small components
Cross-lock tweezers
The reverse-action grip can hold a tiny piece without constant finger pressure. Work gently around contacts and display films.
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Useful equipment, but not a shopping checklist for every watch. Match the tool to the work you actually plan to do.
01Repeated case-back work
Electric precision screwdriver
Speeds up careful screw removal. Start screws by hand and finish by hand to avoid cross-threading or over-tightening.
Check current listing02Opening compatible cases
Case-back opener
For case backs that need an opener rather than small screws. Confirm your case-back type before ordering.
Check current listing03Reassembling a gasket
Lubri-Joints gasket grease
A small amount can help seat a clean, suitable gasket during reassembly. It does not restore a damaged gasket or prove water resistance.
Check current listing04Closing press-fit parts
Watch press
Applies steady, even pressure where a press-fit case back or crystal requires it. Check that the watch is designed for this method.
Check current listing05Supporting the right surfaces
Watch press dies
Pair correctly sized dies with a compatible press so pressure goes to the intended rim rather than the crystal or display.
Check current listing06Polishing acrylic crystals
Polywatch polish
Helps with light scratches on suitable acrylic surfaces. It is not a general polish for mineral or sapphire glass.
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