Watch Hand Setting Tool - Watch Before You Buy! #watchmaking

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UPDATED! - Here is the follow-up video with more details! https://youtu.be/bcf3l2IkIf0 Everything you need to know to buy and make the most of a watch hand press tool. In this video: 👉🏽 I’ll share my unboxing and what came with the tool... 👉🏽 I’m going to discuss compatibility with aftermarket accessories, both European and Asian market brands. I'll also show you how the parts and accessories are interchangeable with another clone that I own, a jeweling tool. 👉🏽 We’ll answer the question whether the base plate comes off so you can use a universal movement holder. 👉🏽 I’ll explain how movements are sized using the French measurement called a ligne, and show how to convert between ligne and millimeters so you can choose the right size movement holder. 👉🏽 And I’ll share some buying tips if you want to buy a hand setting tool and accessories for your own watchmaking practice. Amazon Associate Link for this tool: 4 Pin Watch Hand Setting Tool: https://amzn.to/45dXaOC Bench Wristwatch Case Opener video: https://youtu.be/fyO10l95H78 Bench Wristwatch Case Opener on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WFwmDF My Recommended Watchmaking Tools & Supplies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mikefyxdt Index 0:00 Introduction 0:47 Buying Tips 2:53 Unboxing 3:28 First impressions 5:43 Benefits vs. hand pushers 7:53 Can you use a generic movement holder? 8:34 Are accessories cross-compatible? 10:56 Removing the base plate 12:20 Greasing the pushers 15:50 Replacing the base cup, part 1 18:30 Replacing the base cup, part 2 20:30 Movement sizes explained: Ligne 22:05 Installing hands with the press 24:29 Purchasing new movement holders 25:33 Making a flat work surface insert 28:33 Installing hands with a generic holder 29:53 Closing #watchrepair #diy #watchwithmike