Introduction to Basic Wristwatch Servicing - Daniel Burgoyne
The wristwatch basic intro workshop is for beginners interested in learning to work and service their own wristwatches, manual winding or quartz.
We will cover the work approach to start working on your own watches, with a view to cover the most frequent problems seen for repair or replacement of parts, handling, disassembly, cleaning, assembly, oiling and, minor troubleshooting.
This is a 3-hour workshop; more topics can be covered in additional workshops if there is demand. Participants have to provide their own wristwatch and tools to enable them to open the case and disassemble some elements of the movement (see list of tools required below).
The instructor will bring one Horotec Compact tester for quartz watches, a demagnetiser and, a crystal tool or two.
The type of watch and movement the student should select for the course is PREFERABLY a quartz or manual wind Japanese, European, or American (manual only) model in running order (no broken or missing parts) with or without a bracelet/band.
We will not have time to cover automatic winding watches, but you if you chose to bring one as your main watch, the instructor will not be able to help you in case of problems.
Prerequisite: it is recommended, but not compulsory to have completed a pocket watch servicing course before registering for this course.
Recommended Reference Material
Jendritski, Hans; 1977, 5e édition, Le manuel suisse de l’horloger rhabilleur, Scriptar S.A., 139 pp.
Fried, Henry; 1986, 4th Edition, The Watch Repairer’s Manual, AWI Press, 455 pp.
Recommended Workshop Material
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Intro to Pocket Watch Servicing
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Item
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Comments
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Mandatory (M) Recommended (R)
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Manual wind or Quartz Wristwatch
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In working order, preferably
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M
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Watch screwdriver set
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M
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Brushes to clean case and bracelet
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Soft and hard
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M
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Link pin remover tool for bracelets
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e.g. Eurotool HOL-118.00
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R
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Spring pin tool
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AF, Eurotool or Bergeon
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R
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Tweezers
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#3c or #5
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M
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2 watchmaker Loupes / eye glass
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4X or 5X
8X or 10X
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M
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Case opener (blade or wrench type, depending on your watch case)
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- AF No. 16883 blade type
- LG Watch wrench CWR-600.00 or other equivalent wrench
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Casing cushion
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e.g. Bergeon No. 5394-P or similar
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R
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Hand removers or levers
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R
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Bench blower
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R
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Movement holder of the correct size for movement
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e.g. Bergeon No. 4039 or 4040
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M
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Bench plate (green cardboard)
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12 by 18”
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R
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Movement cover or storage tray
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R
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Rodico or equivalent
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R
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Watch paper or Kimwipes
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R
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Bench light and extension cord
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M
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Finger cots
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R
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Notebook and pen and camera or smart phone
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M
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Self-made watch bench to raise work surface by 10”
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12” wide by 10” high by 18” out of wood or ½" plywood
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R
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Portable bench vise that can be attached to the work table
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2 or 3-inch wide with smooth jaws or with jaw liners
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R
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Wristwatch Basic Intro Workshop
- · Introduction
- · Discussion of each participant’s watches
- · Participants make a record of the particularities of their watch
- · Cleaning the outside of the case
- · Removing band or bracelet
- · Opening the different types of cases
- · Removing case screws and pulling movement out
- · Safely remove hands and dial
- · Remove hour wheel and dial washer
- · Place movement in holder
- · Let down power in mainspring
- · Disassemble winding mechanism
- · Remove case ring, as applicable.
- · Remove and re-install mainspring barrel bridge
- · Re-assemble movement into case and close
Daniel Burgoyne is a dedicated practitioner in the field of watches and clocks.
As a long-time member of OVWCCC, Daniel has served on the Executive for numerous terms, including holding the position of President. His leadership and commitment to the club are well recognized by his peers.
Daniel has made a significant contribution to the education of club members. He has delivered presentations to the chapter on previous occasions. Notably, in 2023, Daniel conducted a four-day MasterClass titled "Introduction to Basic Pocket Watch Repair," sharing his expertise with fellow enthusiasts.
Daniel is a respected go-to resource for watch and clock service and repair. Since 2004, he has shown a keen interest in watches, clocks, and watchmaker tools. Over the years, he has studied extensively in the service and repair of these intricate mechanisms, and he continues to work on his own timepieces.
Notes
This member only event is limited to 10 + 1 instructor.
Registration opens September 1, 2025
Please contact us if you are a member and are experiencing difficulty with registration.
Not a member and wish to attend?
Please join the club here , before registering for the workshop
The September Club meeting will take place after the workshop, at 1:00pm