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I am somewhat crippled mechanically, but I have learned with a little patience and practice I can handle most bracelet adjustments and strap changes with ease using very basic tools. the only thing I don't even mess with is my Rolex and that's only because the AD I purchased it from made it very clear that if I ever needed or wanted anything done to the watch I should simply bring it to them. That being said:
what tools do you recommend for changing straps and bracelets? spring bar tool / what brand? screw drivers?
I am very simplistic. Below you'll see my most used tools for adjustments. A no name mini spring bar tool, a Beregon micro screwdriver which came with my Doxa watches and a mini-pusher. I can do most anything with the micro screwdriver, though.
what tools should I have for adjusting bracelets, removing links?
See above. The pusher for friction pins. the micro screwdriver for screwed bracelets. A bracelet holder comes in handy.
how do you keep your auto watches wound?
I wear them!
Winders bro!do you have watch winders? The watch winders that I've looked at are very expensive...
I must admit to having cheap winders. Currently I have a 3 head A-Best, a 4 head eBay special and a crappy SWI winder I got when buying a Magico from Slop NBC. The A-Best is fully programmable as to the number of revolutions per day and my better watches go on this. This eBay special is somewhat programmable but I turn it off during the day and only run it over night so as not to damage anything. The SWI is somewhat programmable and I have it set to wind only counterclockwise as I put Miyota powered watches on this winder. It is so pitiful there is no danger of damage.:shock: If you want a good winder you will pay. I am not overly concerned with noise as my winders are set up in my home office. Here is a very affordable option from Orbita: http://209.61.152.60/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SPA023
is there a homebuilt watch winder that I am unaware of ?
IXNAY HOMBRE!
For reference to find the specifics on your winding needs use the Orbita database here: http://www.orbita.net/pages/17100.htm
Hopefully some of this helps. Again, I am not overly mechanically inclined so I KISS (keep it simple stupid)!:D