My personal journey to becoming a watchmakerhttps://repairwat.ch/https://repairwat.ch/the-financial-reality-of-a-watchmaking-career-understanding-education-costs-and-investment-returns/https://repairwat.ch/the-financial-reality-of-a-watchmaking-career-understanding-education-costs-and-investment-returns/Pursuing a career in watchmaking is a dream for many horology enthusiasts, but understanding the financial commitment required is crucial before taking…Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMTCareers & Traininghttps://repairwat.ch/are-amazon-watch-repair-kits-any-good-a-professional-watchmakers-honest-review/https://repairwat.ch/are-amazon-watch-repair-kits-any-good-a-professional-watchmakers-honest-review/If you've ever searched for watch repair tools online, you've likely encountered countless "complete watch repair kits" on Amazon promising to give you…Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://repairwat.ch/the-complete-guide-to-watchmaking-costs-and-building-a-career-in-horology/https://repairwat.ch/the-complete-guide-to-watchmaking-costs-and-building-a-career-in-horology/Starting a career in horology or pursuing watchmaking as a serious hobby requires a significant investment of both time and money. Understanding the costs…Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMTCareers & Traininghttps://repairwat.ch/best-beginner-movements-to-fix-your-first-steps-into-watch-repair/https://repairwat.ch/best-beginner-movements-to-fix-your-first-steps-into-watch-repair/Starting Your Watch Repair Journey: Choosing the Right Movements Every accomplished watchmaker started somewhere, and choosing the right movements for…Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMTMovementshttps://repairwat.ch/the-ultimate-guide-to-watchmaking-resources-books-tools-and-learning-materials-for-aspiring-horologists/https://repairwat.ch/the-ultimate-guide-to-watchmaking-resources-books-tools-and-learning-materials-for-aspiring-horologists/Whether you're a beginner looking to understand the fundamentals of timekeeping or an experienced enthusiast seeking to refine your horological skills…Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMTResourceshttps://repairwat.ch/why-i-left-the-bhi-a-watchmakers-perspective-on-modernizing-horological-education/https://repairwat.ch/why-i-left-the-bhi-a-watchmakers-perspective-on-modernizing-horological-education/The British Horological Institute (BHI) has long been considered the gold standard for horological education, particularly for those pursuing formal…Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMTCareers & Traininghttps://repairwat.ch/where-to-buy-watchmaking-tools-a-complete-guide-for-watch-repair-enthusiasts/https://repairwat.ch/where-to-buy-watchmaking-tools-a-complete-guide-for-watch-repair-enthusiasts/Finding Quality Watchmaking Tools: Your Complete Purchasing Guide Starting your journey in watch repair requires more than just enthusiasm and knowledge –…Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMTTools & Kithttps://repairwat.ch/best-youtube-channels-for-learning-watch-repair-essential-educational-resources/https://repairwat.ch/best-youtube-channels-for-learning-watch-repair-essential-educational-resources/YouTube has revolutionized how aspiring watchmakers and watch enthusiasts learn repair techniques. With countless hours of educational content available…Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMTResourceshttps://repairwat.ch/essential-watchmaking-books-a-complete-guide-for-horological-education/https://repairwat.ch/essential-watchmaking-books-a-complete-guide-for-horological-education/Introduction to Watchmaking Literature Whether you're an aspiring watchmaker, a seasoned repair technician, or simply passionate about understanding the…Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMTResourceshttps://repairwat.ch/movement-videos-the-intricacies-of-watchmaking/https://repairwat.ch/movement-videos-the-intricacies-of-watchmaking/A few weeks ago, I finally decided to invest in a microscope with a built-in camera so I could start working on movements with a proper macro lens…Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:39:00 GMTBench Projectshttps://repairwat.ch/basic-guide-to-watch-lubrication/https://repairwat.ch/basic-guide-to-watch-lubrication/One of the most important aspects of watch repair is lubrication. Because of this, i've spend a lot of my time reading, watching and absortbing…Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:11:40 GMTTechniqueshttps://repairwat.ch/my-favourite-watchmaking-youtubers/https://repairwat.ch/my-favourite-watchmaking-youtubers/One of the main reasons I first got into watchmaking was YouTube. I can’t remember exactly who the first person I watched was, but at the time I found…Fri, 23 May 2025 12:46:57 GMTResourceshttps://repairwat.ch/the-best-visual-guide-to-understanding-a-mechanical-watch/https://repairwat.ch/the-best-visual-guide-to-understanding-a-mechanical-watch/I just wanted to make a quick post and a quick shoutout to Mr. Bartosz Ciechanowski, who has written and created an amazing guide on how a mechanical…Sun, 04 May 2025 14:33:47 GMTGetting Startedhttps://repairwat.ch/weekly-update-1-my-process-up-to-date/https://repairwat.ch/weekly-update-1-my-process-up-to-date/As part of my aim to stay active with this blog, I’ve decided to do a weekly update every Sunday to write about my progress in watch repair—where I’m up…Sun, 04 May 2025 12:11:26 GMTMy Journeyhttps://repairwat.ch/label-the-movement-a-hands-on-watch-parts-quiz/https://repairwat.ch/label-the-movement-a-hands-on-watch-parts-quiz/Out of all the things I found difficult in my early days of watchmaking, learning the names of everything seemed to be the hardest. I’d know what the part…Sat, 03 May 2025 22:04:59 GMTGetting Startedhttps://repairwat.ch/introduction/https://repairwat.ch/introduction/Sometimes in life we're given the oppounirt to say 'fuck it' and begin something new. In early 2025, I lost my biggest client and found myself back to…Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:15:12 GMTMy Journey