SETTING UP THE WORK AREA for Fixing a watch.

Your work space should be an area that is as free as possible from dust and dirt.  The small parts in a watch are very susceptible to dust and dirt.  Try to select an area that is well lit.  When you are just starting a kitchen table or one of similar height may be OK as you begin but you will soon find that it is too low to work at comfortably for any length of time.  A small bench can be added to the top of a regular height table (something like a flat footstool). This  is only a  temporary measure for those who have limited space.  The ideal height of the work area for most people is about 38".  This may seem high at first when you sit in a standard chair, but assuming you are of  averaged height it is correct.  Remember you  will often be using a  loupe that will  have you  within inches of your work.  It you are fortunate enough to the able to afford a genuine watchmakers bench you will find it makes working much more enjoyable as you have quite a few drawers for convenient storage for your tools and supplies.   There is also a unique feature to a watchmakers workbench.  It is a small four sided  drawer that is in the  center  of the work area under the bench and slides out like a lower drawer.  The sides being only about  three-quarters of an inch high but the bottom is generally a cloth type material.  This drawer is pulled out into your lap.  It's  purpose is to catch any small  parts that may fall. Trust me you will be dropping small parts.  I tell my wife when I'm on the floor on my hands and knees looking for a part  "I'm assuming the watchmakers position" this remark will take on new meaning as you are learning.  Speaking of falling  parts it is important to have a smooth  clean floor.   It is almost impossible to find small parts that are on a rug.  If you must work  over a rug I like suggest you put down a large piece of plastic.  On  my bench I like a mat of the type that is made of flexible plastic designed to the cut on.  This type of mat is available in stationery stores and sewing centers  and makes a suitable work surface.  The color should be as light as possible this makes small parts easier  to see.  As an alternative you may want to use a piece of glass with a  white piece of  cloth or paper under it.

Replicas differ from originals in varying forms. Purchasing a quality replica will only show minimal differences regarding weight and the size of the numbers on the face. Poorly made Breilting replicas will differ from its original counterpart regarding size of the face, weight of the watch, quality of artisanship, color of the watch etc. If you are purchasing a Breitling replica with the aim of having it look and feel like the original, then you must be willing to spend that little extra, after all, you don’t want to purchase a replica and have everyone else know that your husband is wearing a Breitling replica. The weight and feel of a replica of quality will allow your husband to embrace the world with confidence. You can be ensured that he will have all his colleagues green with envy and best of all, they will most likely think that the watch is original and that it cost a fortune, only you and your husband will know the difference.