00:00Tired of scratching watch cases with junk gear?
00:03Found top 5 essential tools for watchmakers
00:06Best budget deals online
00:08Save cash, fix watches right
00:12First tool, strap link pin remover plier
00:15Price, $10.03
00:19Pushes pins out smooth without hammer strikes
00:21Precise pin alignment keeps bracelets scratch-free
00:25Worth buying for fast, safe bracelet sizing
00:30Second, 13-piece flathead screwdriver kit
00:32Sizes 0.6mm to 2.0mm
00:35Price, $12.62
00:39Swivel tops give maximum control on tiny movement screws
00:424.9-star rating proves hardened tips grip without stripping screw heads
00:48Third, 2-claw adjustable case back opener
00:51Price, $3.56
00:55Knurled metal handle grip screw down notches tight
00:58Ultra-cheap tool prevents expensive case gouges on battery swaps
01:02Fourth, watch hand plunger puller
01:05Price, $7.80
01:09Spring-loaded jaws pull delicate hands straight up without bending pivots
01:13Plastic tips protect dial face from contact scratches
01:17Essential for dial swaps and movement teardowns
01:20Fifth, professional case back presser with dies
01:25Price, $14.59
01:28Heavy metal frame applies flat, even forced to stubborn snap-off case backs
01:33Prevents cracked crystals caused by uneven thumb pressure
01:37Links to every tool below in description
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