# Watch and Clock Repairers > Repair, clean, and adjust mechanisms of timing instruments, such as watches and clocks. Includes watchmakers, watch technicians, and mechanical timepiece repairers. - Code: 49-9064.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 49-9064) - Family: [Installation, Maintenance & Repair](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-49), one of its 52 occupations - Tasks: 15 tasks (15 core) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-9064.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/49-9064.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Clean, rinse, and dry timepiece parts, using solutions and ultrasonic or mechanical watch-cleaning machines. Core task · Task 14977 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2018 2. Adjust timing regulators, using truing calipers, watch-rate recorders, and tweezers. Core task · Task 14984 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2018 3. Reassemble timepieces, replacing glass faces and batteries, before returning them to customers. Core task · Task 14979 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2018 4. Disassemble timepieces and inspect them for defective, worn, misaligned, or rusty parts, using loupes. Core task · Task 14978 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2018 5. Oil moving parts of timepieces. Core task · Task 14975 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2018 6. Estimate repair costs and timepiece values. Core task · Task 14982 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2018 7. Repair or replace broken, damaged, or worn parts on timepieces, using lathes, drill presses, and hand tools. Core task · Task 14976 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2018 8. Test timepiece accuracy and performance, using meters and other electronic instruments. Core task · Task 14980 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2018 9. Perform regular adjustment and maintenance on timepieces, watch cases, and watch bands. Core task · Task 14983 · Rated by 52 people who do the job, August 2018 10. Order supplies, including replacement parts, for timing instruments. Core task · Task 21084 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2018 11. Gather information from customers about a timepiece's problems and its service history. Core task · Task 14986 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2018 12. Test and replace batteries and other electronic components. Core task · Task 14987 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2018 13. Record quantities and types of timepieces repaired, serial and model numbers of items, work performed, and charges for repairs. Core task · Task 14985 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2018 14. Demagnetize mechanisms, using demagnetizing machines. Core task · Task 14988 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2018 15. Fabricate parts for watches and clocks, using small lathes and other machines. 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