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I'm about to pull the trigger on Course 2 with a Unitas 6498 movement from an old Arnex pocket watch.  In the meantime, I've gotten ahead of myself with a Timex 2017 2470A watch and taken the movement out by removing the stem, hands, and face (3 tabs).  What do you all use to hold the small parts?  I'm thinking I want to keep each section of the movement in its own container, but I'm stopping now until I take the course since I'm guessing there is a specific order to disassembly, cleaning, inspection, replacement parts, reassembly, oiling, etc.  Nontheless, I need some small cups.

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I like to keep associated parts together. For example a bridge and it's screws, all the train wheels, balance assembly, and keyless works parts. It makes things easier for reassembly. 

At one time I used Pill Boxes which are available in most pharmacy's. However, I have switched to aluminum containers which I ordered from a watch parts supplier. They are very inexpensive. I have attached pictures. The aluminum containers have a see through cover and  fit together in a nice box so I have all the watch parts in one place.

 

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This is what I use now.

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/trays-watch-disassembly-assembly

Once you have got a set you will buy more. They stack so depending on what type of watch you are working on you may use 1, 2 or 3 trays or more. I do feel these are the best for storing disassembled watches, especially if you have several on the go as they stack whilst waiting on parts to arrive.

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17 minutes ago, Tmuir said:

This is what I use now.

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/trays-watch-disassembly-assembly

Once you have got a set you will buy more. They stack so depending on what type of watch you are working on you may use 1, 2 or 3 trays or more. I do feel these are the best for storing disassembled watches, especially if you have several on the go as they stack whilst waiting on parts to arrive.

Those are nice too!

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3 hours ago, Tmuir said:

This is what I use now.

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/trays-watch-disassembly-assembly

Once you have got a set you will buy more. They stack so depending on what type of watch you are working on you may use 1, 2 or 3 trays or more. I do feel these are the best for storing disassembled watches, especially if you have several on the go as they stack whilst waiting on parts to arrive.

You can get these in the States from Cas-Ker (jewlerssupplies.com)

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On 1.6.2018 at 10:23 AM, oldhippy said:

This shows you how long ago back in the 70's and 80's I used this type. I bet you can't get these now.

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you can get them still in all sizes. Aluminium / glass. Made in India.

Frank

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