Sep 18, 2026Buying Guides
Watch Case Press Guide: Screw and Lever Presses, and How to Choose Die Sizes
How to choose a watch case press and the right die: screw versus lever mechanism, how to measure the case back, and the presses and dies we list.
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Buying guides and repair notes
How to measure, match and choose watch repair tools and parts: case openers, movement holders, case presses, capacitors and crowns.
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Sep 18, 2026Buying Guides
Watch Crown, Stem and Tube Replacement Guide: Sizes, Threads and O-Rings
Crowns, winding stems, crown tubes and the O-ring seals behind them: what each part is, how to measure it, and the sizes listed in our catalogue.
Sep 18, 2026Buying Guides
Watch Movement Holder Guide: ETA 7750, 2824, 2892, 2894 and Multi-Size Sets
Which movement holder fits your calibre? Holders listed for ETA 7750, 2892-A2, 2892-5100 and 2894-2, the 7 in 1 and 3 in 1 sets, bench clamps and the cushion sizes underneath.
Sep 18, 2026Buying Guides
Watch Case Opener Buying Guide: Jaxa Wrench, Friction Ball or Case Knife
Which watch case opener do you need? How to tell snap-on, notched and branded case backs apart, what to measure, and the Jaxa sizes, friction balls, knives and BRL/PAN dies we list.
Sep 18, 2026Buying Guides
Citizen Eco-Drive Capacitor Battery Replacement Guide (295-38, 295-55, 295-5100, 295-5600)
Which Citizen Eco-Drive capacitor do you need? Movement codes and battery sizes for 295-38, 295-55, 295-5100 and 295-5600, with what each listing states.
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Tools and parts mentioned in these guides
Products referenced in the guides, listed with the supplier's own sizes and model numbers.
Case openers
Watch Back Opener No.5539, Six-Die 30.5-36.5mm Stainless Steel Tool for Rolex Cases
No.5539 Six-Die Watch Back Opener 30.5-36.5mm, Professional Opening Closing Tool for Rolex Watch. Feature: Watch back case opener for Rolex. Material: Stainless Steel. Model RLBK-SP-S-5539.
Case openers
Watch Crystal Removal Air Pump Pen Kit, Black Plastic and Metal Repair Tool
Watch Crystal Removing Air Pump Inflatable Pen Tools Kit For Watch Repair. Item Type: Repair Tools & Kits. Material: plastic and metal. Model BBQB-RH-B-0001.
Spring bars & pins
Watch Link Screw Pins, 90pcs in 18 Assorted Sizes, 316 Steel for Rolex Bands
Rolex Watch Link & Band Screw Pins - 90-Pcs 18 Assorted Sizes | Watch Repair Parts for Professionals. Item Type: Repair Tools & Kits. Material: High Grade 316 Stainless Steel.