H&S Alliance Watch Repair Tool Kit - Watch Link Removal Kit - Watch Tools Set for Sizing w Pin & Back Removal Opening Tool - Strap Band Pins Adjustment Screwdriver - Box Case

Very good set, all you need to keep watches running in great order.

Excellent tool kit, which includes pretty much all the tools you will need to change watch batteries. Some tools are designed for more technical watch repairs than I intend on doing - but that just shows what a great tool kit it is. Delighted with this product given the low cost!

The main issue I had with the kit, is that I ordered it believing it was from the UK and not from China like most of the other kits of the same price, and it was one of my main criteria for purchasing this one instead of any other. Upon opening it, the plastic bag had a "Made in China" label. A couple of tools have the company's logo on them. I' m not sure what to make of it, but I would like potential buyers to know that perhaps this is not a UK made product. You get a nice looking box though. Now that this is out of the way, I will review the kit itself.After using it for a few weeks I am pretty satisfied with the kit (always keeping in mind the value for money factor, given that it is very affordable and you can't expect high quality). I have used every tool, even those that other reviewers say that broke way too easily, managing to take apart a couple of automatic watches down to the last bit. Nothing broke. Some tools feel a bit flimsy indeed though. Also, the screwdrivers needed sharpening right out of the box and the screwdriver blades can get loose in their slots (you can easily sharpen them with a sharpening stone and fix the blades in the slots with a small flat screwdriver, so for me it isn't such a big deal, I think you have to sharpen and tighten even the more expensive screwdrivers at some point).That said, you need to keep your moves very delicate. If you try to use the tools with the force that you would with your other tools then of course they will break, but then perhaps it would not a good idea for you to tamper with watches.Overall, I don't regret buying this kit, but I would take the country of manufacture into consideration, as well as the case (the box looks nicer than the tool bag that most kits come in, but is bulkier and harder to store, and possibly increased the delivery price substantially for me)Finally some advice for fellow beginner enthusiasts. In comparison with the other kits I considered buying before deciding on this one, this is a fuller set, including a hand removing tool and a magnifier loupe which you will find very useful (unless you only want to change bracelets and batteries, in which case you would be better off with a much simpler kit anyway). The tools included here suffice in kind and quality to take apart an automatic watch, but then perhaps you would like to go one step further. If I were to buy a kit knowing what I do now, I would search for a set that also includes a movement holder (it is not the same as the case holder included here mind you!), a pin vice, a component probe, oiler, bellows and hand removing levers (the "presto" hand remover is easier to use but it didn't fit under the seconds hand on a watch I took apart, so I had to use the spring bar tool and screwdriver like levers). More tweezers, including some brass and plastic ones would be useful additions as well. Lastly, here are some other potentially useful things that come to mind (that I don't think you will find included in a repair kit but perhaps would like to include in your order): a sharpening stone, a parts tray, rodico, oil, oil holding pot, finger cots, peg wood, demagnitizer.Have fun!

This contains pretty much all the tools you could need to carry out basic watch repairs. If you don't know what you're doing I would recommend taking your watch to a jeweller rather than risking causing damage to your watch. However, for most people the basic task of changing a battery or altering the strap should not be too challenging. These tools will certainly allow you to do that.There are tools here for other tasks as well for those who either know what they're doing or don't mind a challenge. The tools are good quality, nicely constructed and clean of burrs and edges. The whole thing is nicely presented in a faux wood cardboard box which can also be used to keep the tools tidy and organised. There is an instruction leaflet inside the box which shows the basic tasks that the tools can be used for. As far as I can tell, this set covers the larger proportion of tasks needed in watch repair. You will of course need to separately source cogs, batteries, circuit boards and/or watch hands.This is a nice investment for people who want to save themselves some money on basic repairs or alterations, and is a good starter set for any beginning jeweller.

Easy to use on a seiko watch. Value for money.

So I have a lot of watches where the batteries have all died.The expense of getting them all replaced at a jewellers was quite high so decided to invest in some tackle to do it myself.This kit has the tools to remove most if not all types of watch case backs as well as plenty of link pin and strap pin removing tools. In theory.Personally I've always managed changing and adjusting straps and links with just a sewing pin or needle but some can be quite stubborn to move and this kit provides plenty of options for helping out with this process. These range from dedicated clamps and jigs to tiny pin punches and a (quite weighty for its size) hammer.My issue with the kit, which actually looks really nice in its box is the tools for removing cases that don't prise off and press back on.There is a tool with three lugs on it for removing the case backs with notches in and hence screw off.The lugs have interchangeable end bits in various size and shape for the different types of notches in your watch case.The whole thing is very loose and wobbly and I have not been able to remove my case back with it. It just keeps slipping off. Also, if you look at the photo the sharp edges have quickly rounded, which makes it more prone to slipping out.The other case back I needed removing has 4 tiny cross head screws holding it on.There are 3 tiny screw drivers provided to accomplish the task of removing the screws.Unfortunately the replaceable driver part of these tools are attached with tiny screws of their own, and these are not tight enough, so the driver just rotates in its handle rather than turn the screws on the case!!How do I tighten these tiny screws up when ALL the tools for tiny screws are unable to do their job?I thought about returning it but it does contain a lot of stuff that I will find useful for removing stubborn straps and links especially.There is a very powerful magnifying eye piece that is really useful. I used it to read the battery type number on one very small battery and also to check for fine screw threads on the edge of the case back.What would have been handy to include would have been a small but sturdy and sharp drift for use with the hammer. This may have been able to tap the problematic screw off case back round. The small pin punches were the wrong shape and not strong enough.So I kept it. For just shy of £20 it's just about worth the money for the stuff that is of use.I would personally in hindsight buy individual tools or kits for specific jobs.ie. Case removal kit that would have better quality tools.Strap and link removal kit - though a pin or needle is usually sufficient.Case press. Not included in this kit. But if you are struggling to remove a case back then you may struggle to fit it back on again?