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I am new to wearing wrist watches. I purchased my first Quartz Wrist Watch in January 2015 called Invicta. The watch battery died in November 2015 also the inside of the dial now have moisture. I purchased a watch repair kit from Amazon for $13 hoping I can get the battery replaced myself and wipe of the moisture. JAXA wrench that came with the kit was too small to open the case back. I purchased another one XL. This XL Jaxa wrench was almost useless too big unless I take the out Rubber Strap. Oh well, I used two keys of the wrench with difficulty to remove the case back. Found instructions on how to remove stem on Rondo 5040.D and did it without any issue. I had to take out the whole movement with dial from the case to clean the moisture from inside of the glass.Accidentally Minute hand came off and I do not have a proper tool to put it back. 

 

Please help me purchase the best tool I can use to put this minute hand back without causing more damage.

 

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Thanks for all the help in Advance.

 

 

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Welcome to the forum.

Purchase one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beadsmith-Jewel-Setters-Pick-up-place-Rhinestones-Swarovski-Crystals-gems-etc/360791973719?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D222e0cd974e742e99b266a6702b047b7%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D360791973719 for picking up the hand and placing it on the arbour, then use one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Value-Watchmakers-Watch-hands-presser-pusher-tool-repair-hand-fitter-press-set-/191454537303?hash=item2c93946657:g:xO8AAOSw7ThUlEvA for gently pressing it in position.

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Hi watchhobbyist,

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

Ronda 5040.D is a 150/90/26/20 hands movement (the option without the big date at the bottom). -- Big date option ".G" = US$90, regular date = US$53 (approximate common prices ) -- So, your hand setting tools should accommodate those measurements in order not to "over push" them. Otherwise the small hands could be in the way of the main hands. When choosing your tools check out the hole diameters.

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

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Interesting, you're starting out almost the same way I did. I took apart an inexpensive quartz novelty watch (not as nice as your Invicta) to change the battery, the watch fell apart and the hands came off. I bought tools to replace the hands, then, before you know it, I'm servicing mechanical movements and having a great time!

 

Well, there was stuff in between, but it has all been fun :-)

 

 

Welcome!

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Thanks for the help guys. 

 

I researched few Pick up & place and setting tools in addition to what Geo suggested.

 

Watch Hand Remover Plunger Puller and Set Fitting Kit - Price $14.44 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380788178884?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649 

 

3pcs Watch Hand Pressers Pusher φ0.2/0.5/0.8/1.0/1.5mm Fitting Set Repair Tool - $9.74

http://www.ebay.com/itm/391243351173?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

 

Any thoughts on precision since diameter of the whole is very important.

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Thanks for the help guys. 

 

I researched few Pick up & place and setting tools in addition to what Geo suggested.

 

Watch Hand Remover Plunger Puller and Set Fitting Kit - Price $14.44 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380788178884?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649 

 

3pcs Watch Hand Pressers Pusher φ0.2/0.5/0.8/1.0/1.5mm Fitting Set Repair Tool - $9.74

http://www.ebay.com/itm/391243351173?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

 

Any thoughts on precision since diameter of the whole is very important.

I actually have the first kit, and it is usable. That said, however, the nylon tips on mine are not made very well, some holes are off center, there is some 'flash' from the molding process, and the ends are not all flat. Another instance of you get what you pay for.

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