Module – Quartz Watches (PDF Course)

Practical & Theoretical Training for Quartz Watch Maintenance

Master the skills and understanding needed to service, troubleshoot, and restore quartz timepieces.
Quartz Watches is a downloadable PDF course combining essential workshop techniques with the technical theory behind modern battery-powered watches.

 A Complete Guide to Quartz Watch Servicing

Quartz watches may be electronic, but they still demand precision mechanical care. This course provides a clear, structured approach to servicing quartz movements, covering both the practical handling of components and the electrical theory behind their function.

Whether you’re maintaining basic three-hand modules or multifunction quartz calibres, this guide gives you the tools and knowledge to do it right.

 What the Course Covers

• How Quartz Movements Work
  Learn how electronic circuits, stepper motors, coils, and gear trains interact to keep time.
• Battery Systems & Power Management
  Identifying correct battery types, testing voltage, checking for current drain, and replacing batteries safely.
• Movement Strip-Down & Cleaning
  How to disassemble, clean, and reassemble quartz movements without damaging sensitive electronic parts.
• Coil & Circuit Testing
  Learn how to test coils and integrated circuits using specialised tools.
• Hands, Dials & Calendar Mechanisms
  Safe techniques for removing and refitting external components without causing damage.
• Common Faults & Diagnostics
  Dead movement? Stepper motor issues? Erratic timekeeping? Learn how to diagnose and resolve common quartz problems.
• Water Resistance Checks
  Understand how to service and reseal cases properly after battery replacement or internal work.

Course Format

• Clear diagrams and step-by-step photographic guides
• Printable PDF for bench-side use
• Written by horologists with experience in both mechanical and quartz repair
• Includes tool recommendations, troubleshooting flowcharts, and practical checklists

Who It’s For

• Watch repair students and trainees looking to include quartz watches as part of their portfolio work for the Practical or Vocational routes to qualification to MBHI

• Professional or semi-professional technicians servicing quartz watches
• Watch retailers offering battery and reseal services
• Collectors and hobbyists expanding into quartz repair

No advanced electronics background required — all theory is explained in accessible, practical language.