{"product_id":"mechanical-watch-servicing-assembly-checklist","title":"Custom Mechanical Watch Movement Servicing \u0026 Assembly Checklist","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrecise mechanical watch servicing requires documented disassembly, correct oiling technique, and verified reassembly with timing and pressure testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatchmaking hobbyists sometimes skip photographing before disassembly or misjudge oil amounts, making reassembly harder and potentially affecting the movement's long-term accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Happens\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatch movements involve extremely small, precise components where a missed documentation step or slightly incorrect oil amount has an outsized effect on the final result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis checklist is interactive, click to check off items in your browser, plus printable if you'd rather keep it at your workbench, and it covers movement cleaning, staking, oiling points, and pressure testing specific to precision horology, distinct from general craft checklists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotograph the movement before disassembly for reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply correct oil amounts precisely to each point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePressure test after any case work, never assume water resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/custom-mechanical-keyboard-build-checklist\"\u003eCustom Mechanical Keyboard Build Checklist\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hand-stitched-leathercraft-tool-setup-checklist\"\u003eHand Stitched Leathercraft Tool Setup Checklist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy photograph a movement before disassembly?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides an essential reference for correct reassembly, especially for less common calibers or complex complications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much oil should be applied to movement components?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecise amounts specific to each point, following manufacturer or established watchmaking guidance, too much or too little both affect performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShould I always pressure test after service?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if water resistance is expected, testing confirms the case actually seals properly rather than assuming it based on the original spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat causes a balance wheel to not beat correctly after reassembly?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can indicate a reassembly issue or component damage, checking beat rate and amplitude after service helps catch problems before the watch is returned to use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ChecklistsFor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45860809408556,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/7034\/5260\/files\/mechanical-watch-servicing-assembly-checklist-cover.png?v=1785219431","url":"https:\/\/www.checklistsfor.com\/products\/mechanical-watch-servicing-assembly-checklist","provider":"ChecklistsFor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}