How to Start / Optimize Your Own Watchmaker Workshop

Kalle Slaap from Chronoglide in the Netherlands provides a comprehensive guide on setting up and optimizing a watchmaker’s workshop, focusing on ergonomics and cleanliness. He explains the practical reasons behind traditional standards, such as wearing a white coat to prevent fabric fibers from entering movements and choosing a light green workbench surface for optimal visual contrast. The tutorial covers essential techniques for using loupes and microscopes while offering “life-saving” tips on controlling your breathing and posture to maintain steady hands during delicate tasks. Kalle also emphasizes the importance of dust management and organized storage to protect both the tools and the intricate movements being serviced.