Good watch tools, where would you buy them?

[ollitrop]

Hello all!

I am a new watch repair enthusiast and I was wondering if any of you could make some recommendations on where to buy good watch tools. I purchased a small set off ebay and well it sucks. I know you get what you pay for, but there has to be some affordable good tools out there!

I am main looking for tools to replace batteries and straps/bands.

Thanks!
Rick

 

[technitype]

Your best bet is to buy either U.S. made, or European made tools. Most (but certainly not all) of the Asian made stuff is junk.

 

[ollitrop]

Yeah the stuff I bought was made in china, the screw driver heads weren't even flat....

Any websites or specific company you would/could recommend? I found a website called Esslinger, not sure where the products they sell are made though.

 

[terry hall]

This is one list of sources, courtesy of the NAWCC Field Suitcase Workshop...