Whether you’re a fellow amateur restorer, a vintage watch collector, or someone just getting interested in how timepieces work and how to care for them—I’m really glad you’re here.
I created this space as a personal notebook and guide to document my journey at the workbench. Watch restoration is a continuous learning process, and every week I’ll be sharing practical insights, tips, and lessons I pick up along the way.
Here’s what you can expect in your inbox:
Tools & Techniques: Honest walkthroughs and guides on how to use specific watchmaking tools effectively—from hand removers and case openers to magnification loupes.
Smart Savings & Material Tips: How to source budget-friendly straps, save on restoration supplies, and clean or refresh watches without overspending.
Amateur Restoration Lessons: Simple educational breakdowns, common pitfalls to avoid, and practical care tips from a fellow hobbyist.
Bench Updates (When Active): Whenever I’m actively working on a watch, I’ll take you behind the scenes with photos, victories, and occasional fails from my workbench.
Free Tool for Your Own Projects 🧮
While I won't be pushing financial claims or deal predictions, I know many of you buy, trade, or collect timepieces on platforms like eBay, Mercari, and Chrono24.
To help you run your own numbers, I built a free Watch Profit Calculator available directly on the site. You can use it anytime to calculate expected margins, platform fees, shipping costs, and net returns before buying or selling a watch for your own projects:
What to Expect
You’ll receive one email every week or every other week packed with practical watch tips, educational breakdowns, and tool advice—keeping things consistent even when my workbench is quiet.
Quick Favor: If this email landed in your Spam or Promotions folder, hit "Not Spam" and reply with the word "Bench". That simple step helps inbox providers know you actually want these restoration logs!
Thanks for joining early—let's get to work!
— Richie
MyWatchBench.com