Watch Repair Basics
In this course, you will learn the foundational repair techniques and gain a comprehensive understanding of watch structure, essential for servicing both manual and automatic timepieces. You will master the skills of disassembly, cleaning, assembly, and lubrication.
【PART1】Hand-winding watch：Movement ST36（English translation with audio）
Hand-winding watchVol.1 Explanation of the movement and simple disassembly
Session 1：The Basics of Hand-winding Mechanical Watches
Session 2：Basic Disassembly ① Checking and preparing before starting work
Session 3：Basic Disassembly ② Removing the Balance Bridge and Pallet Bridge (Releasing the Mainspring)
Session 4：Basic Disassembly ③ – Ratchet wheel – Train bridge (ratchet wheel, crown wheel, barrel bridge, train bridge)
Session 5：Basic Disassembly ④ Dial Side (other than Setting lever)
Hand-winding watchVol.2 Practice in assembly
Session 6：Assembling the dial side (setting lever, sliding pinion), and the barrel bridge
Session 7：Assembling the wheel train, assembling the setting lever jumper
Session 8：Assembly of pallet fork, balance with hairspring
Hand-winding watchVol.3 Disassembly and cleaning of parts
Session 9：Disassembly of the click, escapement, train wheel bridge, and barrel bridge
Session 10：Disassembly of the setting lever jumper and shock absorber
Session 11：Cleaning of all parts
Hand-winding watchVol.4 Assembly,lubrication,hand setting
Session 12：Lubrication of shock absorbers – assembly of setting lever jumpers
Session 13：Barrel bridge assembly, train wheel bridge assembly
Session 14：Lubrication of the setting lever jumper
Session 15：Lubrication of wheel train, assembly of pallet fork
Session 16：Pallet jewels lubrication, balance with hairspring assembly
Session 17：With the dial and hands attached, the movement is cased
Toolslist
※This is a list of tools used in Japan. Please refer to it for reference
Tweezers (0103-1-PO)
Dust blower (UN-1301)
Small parts jar / Dust-proof jar (PERF 106)
Work mat (A-KTZ)
Microfiber cloth (WIT 05118/BLK3535)
India stone (MKS 44600)
Loupe (BG 2611-TB)
Loupe holder (BG 5461)
Hand setting tool (MSA 05.010 & 05.011)
Hand press tool (MSA 05.012)
Movement holder (BG 4040)
Oil cup (PERF 195)
Oiler (BG 30102-P04)
Case cushion (MSA 09.303)
Benzine / Cleaning fluid
Finger cots (S-903)
Cleaning brush / Small wash cup
Rodico (BG 6033)
Probe / Peg wood (BG 6436)
Grease (S-6)
Watch oil for pallet stones and pivots (AO-2)
Intermediate grease (Moebius D-5)
Watch case opener (basic kit)
Movement clamp / Movement holder
Universal movement holder (S-682)
Benzine cup
Hand remover (MSA 05.007)
Practice watch
Hand-winding watch：Movement ST36
PART1:Basic hand-winding watch
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73,636“JPY(excluding tax)”
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Instructor
Representative Instructor at OWA
Nobukazu Fujimoto
First-Class watch repair technician
・25 years of Watch Repair Experience
・More than 11 years of Experience as a Professional Instructor
Profile
His professional journey includes extensive involvement in various aspects of the watch industry, including repair, reception, and sales at a watch store. Subsequently, Professor Fujimoto transitioned into an instructive role at Hiko-Mizu Jewelry College.
Over a decade, he dedicated himself to be teaching both daytime students and approximately 600 working professionals in the evening career school, passionately sharing the allure of watch repair. His expertise, enriched by diverse repair experience, coupled with top-notch technical skills and simultaneous on-screen explanations during demonstrations, earned him profound trust from his graduates.
In April 2021, he took a significant step in his career by establishing his own workshop, Foliot, located in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo. Professor Fujimoto's affinity lies with Rolex timepieces, and beyond horology, he indulges in hobbies such as car racing, particularly endurance races for lightweight cars.