Learning Wrist Watch Repair on a 1970's Dive Watch | Heuer 8440 Quartz

Welcome to my watch repair channel! In this quartz wrist watch repair tutorial we disassemble and repair my 1978 Heuer 8440 quartz dive watch that I’ve had since high school, which hasn't run for over 30 years! You’ll see the quartz watch movement explained, and you’ll see a variety of watch repair tools and how to use them. I’m just starting out on my journey into wrist watch repair and watch restoration (horology), and I hope to educate and entertain in this series of watchmaking video tutorials for beginners. ------------------------------------------------------------- Watchmaking tools and supplies used in this video (Amazon Associate product links): Watch Back Opener Tool Kit https://amzn.to/3Mkdh1S Watch Screw Case Wrench https://amzn.to/3vt0aot Watch Case Ball Opener https://amzn.to/3vQ2lTl TOMLOV DM201 HDMI Digital Microscope https://amzn.to/3OmZbPb Silicone Soldering/Work Mat https://amzn.to/3k0OnrS Camera Cleaning Blower Kit https://amzn.to/3EtO4PU 8-pc Micro Precision Screwdriver Set https://amzn.to/3jTnJBm Watch Hand Remover Lever Tools https://amzn.to/36uECz9 Bergeon Rodico Cleaner Putty https://amzn.to/3xGOwsQ 14-pc Precision Tweezer Set https://amzn.to/3JZKPAM Watch Oiler Pen/Cup Set https://amzn.to/3k0S54M Watch Movement Holder Set https://amzn.to/3M9HMHU Index: 00:00 Introduction 01:35 watch inspection – what’s broken? 03:08 beginning disassembly 04:03 how to remove the watch dial 07:55 the keyless works 10:09 disassembling the quartz electronics and the circuit block 11:25 how a quartz watch works animation 14:30 how to identify a watch movement caliber number 17:18 how to fix a damaged watch part by wet sanding polishing 18:30 wrist watch lubrication 23:57 replacing hands on a wrist watch 25:15 re-casing the watch 26:19 final repair and conclusion Please subscribe for lots more watch repair DIY videos. Follow me on Instagram: @watch.with.mike #watchrepair #howto #watchwithmike