{"product_id":"watch-repair-for-beginners-watchband-direct-9798197785718","title":"Watch Repair for Beginners: The Complete Modern Illustrated Guide to Battery Swaps, Crystal Replacement, Cleaning, and Basic Movement Repair at Home","description":"\u003cb\u003eYour watch deserves better than a drawer. Fix it yourself - starting today.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether it's a beloved heirloom, a vintage find, or an everyday wearer that stopped running, \u003cb\u003eWatch Repair for Beginners\u003c\/b\u003e gives you everything you need to open the case, diagnose the problem, and get it ticking again - no watchmaking school required. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by the team at \u003cb\u003ewatchband.direct\u003c\/b\u003e, one of Europe's leading watch accessory specialists, this fully illustrated guide is built for the real beginner: someone who has never touched a movement before but is ready to learn properly. No vague forum advice from 2009. No assumed knowledge. Just clear, modern, step-by-step instruction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you'll learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow quartz and mechanical watches actually work - and why it matters for repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to identify movements so you can find the right parts every time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to safely open any case: screw-back, snap-back, and press-fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery replacement done right - without scratching the case or cracking the crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal replacement for mineral and sapphire glass, including fitting and seating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning and basic servicing: what to do, what not to touch, and why\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLubrication fundamentals - the one skill most beginners skip that matters most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands and dial removal and refitting without leaving a mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuartz module diagnosis and swap techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to mechanical movement repair: what's realistic at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere to source genuine and compatible parts without getting burned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap and bracelet swaps, sizing, and spring bar work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting: how to read what a broken watch is telling you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to grow from hobbyist to earning from your repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is for you if: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a watch that needs fixing and want to do it yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou love watches and want to understand what's inside them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're looking for a practical, hands-on hobby with real results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a thoughtful, unique gift for the watch person in your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eCovers quartz and mechanical movements. Includes tool guidance, parts sourcing, and a full troubleshooting chapter.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom your first battery swap to your first movement service - this is the guide that meets you where you are and takes you further than you expected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Watchband Direct\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798197785718\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d","brand":"Watchband Direct","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801550106879,"sku":"9798197785718","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/watch-repair-for-beginners-watchband-direct-9798197785718","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}