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Vintage Watch Restoring

Disassemble mechanical balance wheels and mainsprings

Advanced Varies Indoor Intensive pace

Use loupes and tweezers to service mechanical gears, oil jewels, and regulate accurate ticking on timepieces.

Your first week

A simple day-by-day plan to get you started smoothly — no experience needed.

0 of 7 activities complete Start with Day 1 whenever you are ready.

Essential tools & fundamentals overview

⏱️ ~20 min

💡 Gather basic materials and study key techniques.

Foundational drills and form practice

⏱️ ~25 min

💡 Focus on proper posture, grip, and consistent repetition.

First small guided project/session

⏱️ ~30 min

💡 Work step-by-step without rushing the process.

Refining technique & troubleshooting

⏱️ ~30 min

💡 Identify any mistakes and refine your workflow.

Complete a standalone piece or milestone

⏱️ ~40 min

💡 Document your work and share it on Hobbify!

Set up your space

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