Micromechanics

Micromechanics involves designing and making parts and tools by hand. Historically this area was of high importance for practicing watchmaking professionals, as the hand crafting or adapting of spare parts was performed on a daily basis. In the modern after sales service world, the hand crafting or adapting of parts is mostly limited to restoration specialists. However in a learning environment the hand crafting of watch movement components thoroughly enhances the appreciation and comprehension of the complex mechanism. [link: getting real]