Maker & Engineering ›
Watchmaking
Watchmaking
The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.
- RestfulPhysical
- IndoorsOutdoors
- SolitarySocial
- PracticalCreative
- InstinctiveTechnical
- Hands-offHands-on
- RelaxedCompetitive
- CautiousDaring
- Quick winsPatient
- PrivatePerformer
- MinimalistCollector
- Just do itStudious
- Low-kitGear-heavy
- AnalogDigital
- ObjectsLiving things
Taking mechanical movements apart, cleaning, repairing and reassembling them. Precise work at a very small scale.
This weekendTime to first win
A few hoursA session
Mostly indoorsWhere
Step 1: Get a tool kit, a loupe and cheap practice movements.
Is it you?
What you need3 things
The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$72
How we make money: if you buy through one of these we take a small cut, and the price is the same either way. The cheapest option that works is always listed first.
The path12 quests
ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$72
- Get a tool kit, a loupe and cheap practice movements
- Set up a light tray with high sides
BThen the quests
- Open and close a case back without marking it
- Remove and refit the hands without bending them
- Strip a scrap movement completely
Same shape of evening, different thing to hold at the end. Or follow a tag sideways.
