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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Welcome to our tutorial platform. In these explanatory videos, you will find Kevin Nebel, our Master Watchmaker. He will guide you step by step to allow you to disassemble and reassemble a mechanical movement with manual winding.
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1. Introduction and presentation
In this first video we introduce you to our Master Watchmaker, Kevin Nebel who will accompany you throughout the experience. He wi
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2. Historical theory
In this video, Kevin, our Master Watchmaker, takes you into the world of watchmaking. You will discover its beginnings, as well as
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3. Technical theory
Discover the composition and the functioning of a mechanical watch with manual winding. Our Master Watchmaker explains in detail h
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4. Opening the briefcase
Initium wishes to adopt an ecological and environmentally friendly approach, which is why our briefcases are made of blue vegan le
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5. The watchmaking tools
You will go through the Alpha kit and learn about the purpose of each tool in the kit. Kevin Nebel will give you tips on how to us
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6. Installation of the movement
Here are the last steps before starting the dismantling of your movement. Put on your fingertips and get into the skin of a watchm
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7. Disassembly of the balance wheel
After setting up all your tools for the next steps, you will begin by disassembling the balance wheel. The balance wheel is used t
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8. Disassembly of the lever
After removing the energy present in the barrel, a set of parts that serve as an energy reserve for the movement, you can carefull
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9. Disassembly of the gearing
You can now unscrew and lift the gear bridge. Then, before you start, use your memory to remember the location and position of eac
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10. Disassembly of the barrel
By following the steps given to you by our Master Watchmaker you will finalize the disassembly of the plate on the movement side.
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11. Reassembly of the barrel
Now it’s time to do all the previous steps in reverse. Let’s start with the barrel and the center wheel. Follow the in
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12. Reassembly of the gearing
Kevin Nebel reminds you here of the location of each wheel and then guides you to the placement of the wheels and the gear bridge.
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13. Reassembly of the lever
Place your lever in its slot, then once it’s properly positioned you can install your lever bridge. Be sure to position the
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14. Reassembly of the balance wheel
After having reassembled the movement and placed the lever on the right side, position your balance wheel by putting your balance