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Grand Mechanical Watchmaking Experience Package
History
Follow the evolution of timekeeping and find out some of the pivotal moments in horological technology. Introduction to different types of watches and materials used.
Tools
Familiarise yourself with a variety of watchmakers tools, including care and maintenance tips and techniques.
Dissasembly
Step-by-step instruction on how to disassemble a basic mechanical movement, identifying key components and what to check. You get to take the movement down to its basic components.
Assembly
Step-by-step instruction on how to assemble a basic mechanical movement. You will be guided through the process and bring the movement you have assembled to life when energy is applied and the watch’s heart begins to beat.
Lubrication
Demonstration and practice using a variety of different watch lubricants, how to apply them correctly and cleanly, and understanding what lubricants are used where and why.
Fitting Dials & Hands
Following instruction, fit the dial and handset to your gift watches movement, complete alignment and synchronisation checks.
Regulation of Timekeeping
Discover how a mechanical watch’s timekeeping is adjusted and the theory behind it, then have a go at adjusting the timekeeping of your gift watch.
Casing Assembly
Introduction to the variety of tools watchmakers use to open and close watch cases, having fitted your gift movement, dial and handset to the case, complete a quality control check before closing the case.
Water Resistant Test
Learn the different types of water resistance specifications and the variety of different tests that are completed on them. Then complete your own water resistance test on your gift watch.
Gift Watch
Take the watch you have fitted with a dial and hands, regulated, closed up and tested water resistant and finally fitted a strap to home, to enjoy wearing, show friends and family, discussing what you experienced during your time at Watch and Repair.