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WATCHMAKER TOOLS-New and Good condition used tools - Also, buy with confidence -  you can return if not satisfied!!  Many one of a kind, all items subject to prior sale.  Not responsible for errors in listings.

Note vintage US and new and vintage Swiss and other European tools are much higher quality than the "reproductions" made today.  - Buy vintage quality when you can!!!!

For example, a quality Swiss Dumont tweezer may cost $20 or more while a cheap reproduction is about $1 - $2 (Compare and you will see why!!)

T1.37$85

 

a1-bulova-press.JPG (46904 bytes) Bulova press for inserting crystals and pressing cases together.  This is a high quality item.
T1.37A

 $24.95

accutron-opener-plastic.jpg (9357 bytes) Accutron Opener This vintage Bulova Accutron tool is used to open Bulova  218 watch cases without damaging them.  Plastic will not scratch case!!!
T1.37A1  SOLD

 

L&R.JPG (44329 bytes) Used L&R Master Watch cleaning machine with jars.  This machine was the workhorse of watchmakers for years and years.  With dryer.  Works fine.  This machine is rugged and should last for many years. L&R is one of the best known brands in cleaning machines. (Shipping about $25 in USA only)
T1.37AAA1 $29

 

 

 

Gruen custom wrist watch opener for Curvex and Veri-thin models and others as well.  A Gruen collector should have one!
T1.37AA

needle only

$19

auto_oil.jpg (24676 bytes)needle          

 Oiler-Bergeon 2718 1A below shown so you know what the needle fits into.

New Replacement inner oiler "needle" Bergeon No 2718P for automatic oiler 2718/1A
T1.37AAA

$19

a1-accutron-cell-ck.jpg (34542 bytes) Watch cell tester Bulova meter for checking watch cells.
T1.37B $24.95
 

 

Used Ring cutter, Picture representative of stock

This tool is needed to cut a ring off a persons finger without hurting the finger. Often a gold ring or wedding band just will not come off.  If that happens, this is the tool you need!!

$5

T1.37C  Small sleeve 

wrench one end worn  sleeve-wrench-4prong.jpg (7497 bytes)

Vintage 4-Arm sleeve wrench for smaller pocket watches.  The sleeve holds the stem in American pocket watches and is part of the case.  If the watch does not snap into the setting position, the sleeve is likely broken.
T1.37CC $8.95
undercutter.jpg (7521 bytes) Balance Screw undercutter - remove weight from screws to speed up watch If your watch runs slow with the regulator on full fast and the hairspring is not damaged - you need to remove weight from opposite balance screws.

T1.37D  $7.95

hole-tool-vise.jpg (10889 bytes) graduated hole block for staking and other operations.  Fits in bench vise.

T1.37E $9.95

   Nice quality Japanese 4-in-one movement holder.  Like new in original box.  Will hold most wrist watches and smaller pocket watches.

 

T1.37EE $15.95

 

hand_stakes.jpg (14263 bytes)

Watch Hand installation tool - wrist and pocket - important tool for proper hand installation.  Six Different size heads.

Use these stakes to press on wrist and pocket watch hands, 6 removable heads to handle most every situation.  This tool makes the job easy.  Fitting hands is one of the more important tasks. Can be used in a staking set or hand held.  NEW.
T1.37EEE $5.95
polish-tool.jpg (33632 bytes)  Vintage tool for holding rings, etc for polishing.  Saves the fingers!
T1.37F

was $9.95 Special $7.95

 brass-2-end-vise.jpg (12260 bytes)  brass pin vise Old vintage BRASS two-ended vise for holding broaches and other round stock such as PW stems, etc
T1.37G $6.95
   Steel pin vise Vintage STEEL two ended pin vise.  Like above 
T1.37H

$15

balance-screw-pinvise.jpg (10610 bytes)balance screw pin vise (specify small for wrist watches or large for pocket watches) Vintage  precision pin vise.  This type is used to hold balance wheel screws as they have to be removed when putting timing washers under the screw. New cost about $50 each.
T1.37I

$7.95

 

brass=pin-vise.jpg (9162 bytes) representative picture Vintage brass handle pin vise.  Use to hold broaches, stems, etc. Three to four inches long.
T1.38 

$4.95

pin+vise+one+end.jpg (14310 bytes)   pin-vise-vigor001.jpg (27649 bytes) Quality made single end pin-vise, similar to picture to use to hold small broaches, files, stems, and graver buts ~3.5-4.5 inches long
T1.38AA $8.95

 

files.jpg (38815 bytes) 6 assorted vintage small files- triangular, round, flat, etc  useful for various work on watch cases, to make parts, etc.  Similar to those pictured.  These Swiss and American files are quite expensive to buy new! 
T1.38A $14.95
mvmthr.jpg (12358 bytes)   Nice vintage two sided movement holder  will hold wrist to about 12 size pocket watch comfortably. compare to Swiss at $45
T1.38B $39
canon_pinion_toolB.JPG (41268 bytes) Picture Representative of device Good vintage Canon Pinion tightener tool.  If your watch runs erratically slow, a slipping canon pinion may be the problem.  The canon pinion is under the dial and fits over the center wheel pinion and allows the hands to slip when the watch is set.  If insufficient friction is present, the canon pinion slips and the hands do not move.  (Several varieties, will not be exactly like picture.)
T1.38C $29
sleeve-wrench.gif (92094 bytes) Vintage Sleeve wrench, 10 arms and all are good.   This tool is used to remove the sleeve out of the pocket watch case.  The sleeve holds the stem in place in American pocket watches.  This tool is also used to adjust the depth of the stem.  This adjustment is needed if the watch is not winding and setting properly.
T1.38C1 $19
sleeve-wrench.gif (92094 bytes)  Same as T1.38C, except an arm or two are  worn
T1.38CC

$19

  sleeve-k&d-sm.jpg (6989 bytes) 6 arm sleeve wrench  Note, you need a lot of sleeve wrenches to work on the large variety of vintage American PW's.   So, get this nice vintage American made sleeve wrench.
T1.38D

$9.95

broaches-small.jpg (6241 bytes)  Very Small reaming broaches Six small watch broaches used to ream out PW second hands and to enlarge other small holes.
T1.38E $9.95
smoothing-broaches.JPG (28502 bytes) Very Small smoothing broaches Six very small small smoothing broaches. These are tiny and are to smooth out holes that have been cut with the very small broaches.
 

T1.39 $9.95

brass-hammer.jpg (13631 bytes) Vintage brass hammer.  You need one to use with the staking set and for many other uses.  Similar to the picture, but may vary slightly.
T1.39A sold
blue-pan.jpg (7807 bytes) blueing and annealing pan.  Place over an alcohol lamp to blue steel parts such as hands, etc.  Also for annealing steel parts (softening them - taking out temper).
T1.39A1

spring loaded mvmt holder $11.95

mvmt-hold-spr-load.jpg (19284 bytes) This spring loaded movement holder will hold wrist watch movements up to about 12 size pocket watches
T1.39A12 SOLD

bench-key-kw.jpg (8547 bytes) vintage bench key for keywind watches, key ends 5 & 6 fine shape.  Plastic overlay has some cracking.
T1.39AA SOLD
peer-bow-pliers001.jpg (52535 bytes) Peer USA bow closing pliers nice vintage Peer USA bow closing and forming pliers.  One side is curved brass to allow bending of bows and other metal objects
T1.39AAA

Pocket and large wrist oiler for balance jewels

$9.95

oiler-balance-jewel.jpg (4615 bytes) Genuine Vigor Swiss balance jewel oiler.  The tiny wire is protected by reversing the end with the wire.  The oiler is so small that it forces oil through the balance jewel hole. NEW
1.39B

crystal gage

$5.95

xtal_gage.gif (809630 bytes)  GS crystal gauge Crystal gauge for measuring fancy and standard watch crystals.  Very useful tool!
T1.39BB SOLD OUT
crown-taps.jpg (80214 bytes)  Similar to picture crown taps for old vintage wrist watches.  Often the threads are messed up or not the exact size.  At least 5 different good taps.
T1.39C $5.95
rubber_case_op.jpg (13123 bytes)  rubber pocket watch case opener - NEW flexible and work very well!!  This gives your hand the leverage needed to open screw back cases.
T1.39D-18s $9.95

mvmt+rings_larg.JPG (20011 bytes) Only one ring, two shown for illustrations only, various materials, aluminum, plastic, or wood

vintage 18 size watch assembly ring for pocket watches,  two sided, best movement holders for assembly and disassembly.  
T1.39D $8.95 
mvmt+rings_larg.JPG (20011 bytes) Only one ring, two shown for illustrations only vintage 16 size pocket watch assembly ring 
T1.39D-12s

$6.95

mvmt+rings_larg.JPG (20011 bytes) Only one ring, two shown for illustrations only vintage 12 size pocket watch assembly ring
T1.39D1 

$35

accutron-wrench.jpg (4991 bytes) Genuine Vintage  Bulova accutron opener.  This opener supplied by Bulova opens the Accutron 214 and 218 and does not scar the case.  Best opener for accutron!!
T1.39E

$19

mvmt_rings.jpg (12739 bytes) Set of vintage aluminum watch assembly rings wrist size up to small pocket watch especially made for American movements.  Sizes  0, 3/0, 5/0, 6/0, 10/0, etc.
T1.40 SOLD

  stake-set-moseley.JPG (60500 bytes)   Note we sold the exact staking set that is pictured, but just got another one like it. The punches have some surface oxidation (not bad) and not as many stumps as shown.  shipping weight about 7 pounds - postage calculated by "program" will be too small.  Figure $12  in USA in medium Flat rate box. USA produced staking set made by Moseley and distributed by C&E Marshall.  This set has the punches you need for many watch repair tasks.  This staking set allows the punches to be reversed and used as stumps.  Old vintage with over 120 punches.  Consider that used punches cost several dollars each, a bargain for the punches alone. Punches interchange with K&D (same diameter)
T1.40A $24.95
 

 

  kw-bench-key.jpg (5592 bytes) vintage bench key for keywind watches - will fit most keywinds, spring loaded
T1.41 $149
  staking-set-Swiss.JPG (57921 bytes) Quality Swiss made Esser staking set in very good condition with over 100 punches. With original oak box. USA shipping only.
T1.41AC SOLD
canon-pin-tool.jpg (5770 bytes) S&B Canon pinion tool Does your watch run but the hands do not move.  You have a slipping canon pinon.  Here is  a vintage tool for closing the canon pinion. 
T1.41AAA

$95

k&dmswinder-128.JPG (43944 bytes) K&D PW mainspring winder K&D #128  Quality made vintage K&D mainspring winder.  This one is a quality made vintage model that  fits in the bench vise.  Three winding arbors fit most all pocket watch mainsprings.
T1.41AA $39
wilson_roll_rem.JPG (18901 bytes) roller.jpg (55720 bytes)Complete set as shown to left 

remover with one punch to show details

Vintage Quality!!  Complete set of Wilson roller removers that will remove roller tables from wrist to pocket watch.  In wood container.
T1.41A1A $24.95
roller.jpg (55720 bytes)

one remover with one punch only

Single pocket watch roller remover with one punch, no wood container
T1.41A $2.95
case_knife.jpg (18768 bytes) Watch case opener knife, great tool for prying open both pocket and wrist watches, with handy hole in handle so you can attach to your watchmaker's bench.
T1.42   $25
caliper.jpg (69547 bytes)typical type, various vintage calipers in stock POCKET WATCH hand caliper used to hold balance wheels and other wheels while straightening - new cost over $100!!
T1.42AA  $19
Similar to above but smaller for wrist watches Caliper for wrist watches, small and cute and very much needed especially for the old split balances which get out of round and out of plane.
T1.42A $125
a1-accutron-meter.JPG (56962 bytes) Bulova accutron meter needed to repair the vintage Accutron 214, 218, etc
T1.43 $5.95
Boley Tweezers HH Tweezers, Genuine used Boley (German) made style HH
T1.43A $5
2 for $5 Two small baskets about 0.75 inch diameter that fits inside watch cleaning machine basket to hold wheels and small parts.
T1.44 $6.95
vigor-sliding-pinvise.jpg (15428 bytes) quality about 4-inch long Sliding head pin vise is very useful as you can rapidly adjust the sliding ring to tighten on round objects such as broaches, files, stems, etc
T1.45   $15 
K&D 123B adjustable wristwatch mainspring winder, adjusts for barrel diameters 4-6 MM
T1.45A $10
clock_punches.JPG (28980 bytes) Set of four large diameter punches for clocks in aluminum container.
T1.46  $9.95
longines-1200-xtal-rem.jpg (16281 bytes) Genuine Longines Admiral 1200 crystal remover and inserter tool = used to compress crystal
T1.47 SOLD
  
K&D-demag.JPG (47051 bytes)  Representative Picture Vintage  USA made working demagnetizer.  Tweezers and screwdrivers need to be demagnetized so that screws do not stick to them.  Also, the hairspring of a watch can get magnetized - this causes the watch to run VERY fast!! Just insert the object inside the tunnel, hold button down, and slowly draw it out.
T1.47A $9.95
diamantine.jpg (11836 bytes) Representative picture Diamantine powder that is used to polish pocket watch staff pivots and other steel parts.  This material is now hard to find. 
T1.47AA  $9.95
Vintage aluminum blower, dust is the watchmakers enemy.  You need to blow all lint off a movement while assembling.  Also, blow off lint from dial and case.  This blower works well.  
 T1.47C  

$19.95

 

ant-pliars.jpg (23540 bytes)  Antique watchmaker pliers Antique slip ring pliers that are useful for holding broaches, parts, etc.  The slip ring holds the part in place very quickly.
T1.47D $24.95
jewel_push.jpg (11614 bytes)Representative Nice Vintage Pocket watch jewel pusher.  This tool is required to push out balance jewels which must be cleaned thoroughly for the watch to run accurately.  Old, no longer made, may vary slightly from one pictured.
T1.47D1 19.95
pw-opener-wood.jpg (18396 bytes)  Vintage screw back pocket watch opener This very useful tool is a great help in opening 18 size and down screw back pocket watch cases.  Has rubber ends to grip the back and bezel.
T1.47DD SOLD

 

oilers.JPG (24739 bytes) Set of four slightly used vintage dip oilers for wrist and pocket watches.
T1.47E $25
a1-stirrer.JPG (39941 bytes)  Cleaning machine component Watch cleaner shaft that attaches to small 2.25 in basket.  (see 1.9 for basket) Can be attached to variable speed motor and shaft to make your own cleaning machine.
T1.47F SOLD
1a-screwdriv-hold.JPG (31976 bytes) Watch screwdriver holder.  This is a very useful tool to hold your screwdrivers in order of blade width.  Also, holds spare blades in center container.
T1.47G clock bench key $8.95
clock-bench-key.jpg (22939 bytes) Use this two sided German made clock key to wind without fear (no backlash) or to let down power. Side A about 3.5 mm and side D almost 5 mm.
T1.48  $9.95
mascot-drills.jpg (28529 bytes) Sizes 28 to 50 thousandths of an inch Set of Mascot pivot spade drills used by watch and clockmakers as they are more rugged and drill straighter than twist drills 
T1.48A1 $24.95
Vintage Swartchild Pocket watch and wrist watch hand hole gauge A hand hole gauge is valuable in fitting hands.  Simply place the hand over the correct tapered pin to determine the hole diameter or to compare hand holes quickly.  We describe its use in our lessons.
T1.48A $15.95

 

Loupes, clip on, like new 
T1.48B $14.95
roller-rem-wrist.jpg (9467 bytes) Roller remover Swiss wrist watch Roller Remover, used, good condition 
T1.48C  $9.95
Roller remover

Same as above, Except has chip

slight damage, at larger end, but still works fine
T1.49B  $8.95
woodvise.jpg (51745 bytes) Watch case vise to hold the waterproof watch case while you open it with the wrench above. This wood vise is double sided and will hold most watches.  Useful with the tool 1.50  to hold watch. Often back is too tight to hold the watch case in your hand.
T1.49BB  $5.95
wood=case=vise.jpg (28673 bytes) Old wood case vise similar to above, but smaller
T1.49C SOLD
 case-open-large.JPG (35467 bytes) Vintage professional bench-style case opener. This type will open most any wrist watch screw back from the ordinary to the tough divers watches, etc.   
T1.50 $49.00
puller-turret.JPG (30429 bytes) Genuine Presto - Quality turret style hand puller that can be used to safely pull many hands without touching dial. 
T1.50A 9.95
hairspring-leveler1.jpg (4560 bytes)  Hairspring leveler, several styles, pic is typical Tool with slot at end to slip over hairspring to aid in leveling pocket and wrist hairsprings.
T1.51 $8.95
 drills-indexed001.jpg (21412 bytes) Drill index with twist drills included from 61 to 80
T1.51A $9.95
hammer-rivet.jpg (99994 bytes)  representative picture Vintage watchmakers hammer for riveting and for miscellaneous other uses.  Hammer marked Marshall, which was a watchmaker supply house.  Round face of hammer about 3/8 inch in diameter.
T1.51AA1 $25

Carbide Drills

carbide+drills.jpg (30880 bytes)  Carbide drills - drills through most everything!! These high quality carbide drills are from 0.6 mm to around 2.0 mm.  Carbide drills are very hard and can be used to cut hardened steel.  Useful for repivoting clock and larger pocket watch gears and for general drilling.  These would cost about $80 from most sources!
T1.51A2 $9.95

Elgin jewel shock spring inserter

elgin-jewel-tool.jpg (7525 bytes)   Genuine Elgin marked tool for removing and inserting Dura jewel shock spring (these are balance wheel jewel shock springs)
T1.51A3 $39.95
  Pocket watch bow closing pliers Bow closing pliers, vintage.  A must have tool to close the pocket watch bow, or tighten it if loose.
T1.51A4

SOLD

Genuine USED JAXA Swiss made case opener. This is the PROFESSIONAL model that costs OVER $100 new.  Great quality that will pay off.  One set of 3 pins included is set most use.  Others can be ordered.
T1.51A5  SOLD

Made in USA

Professional LG American made wrench for opening screw back cases.  Used.  Sets of pins included.
T1.51A6 $6.95

vernier-calipers.jpg (35542 bytes)
Inside-outside vernier calipers.  Metric, measures in millimeters
T1.51A7 $14.95

 

case-op-jp.jpg (45151 bytes) Another professional case opener for screw back wrist watches.  

T1.51B SOLD OUT

watch_bench_winder.jpg (38003 bytes) Complete set of 3 VINTAGE Pocket watch bench winders.  These old quality winders will wind most old American pocket watches 18 size and down and even some American wrist watches.  VERY HARD TO FIND!!  Use these to let down power of the watch movement, etc. 
T1.51BB  SOLD
16s/18s Vintage bench winder.  One end winds American 18 size and the other size winds 16 size.  Use to let down mainspring and to wind watch while working on movement.
T1.51BC SOLD
Another vintage bench winder.  Works with 16 or 18 size American movements.
T1.52 $5.95
jewel-cement.jpg (10470 bytes) Representative  Roller Jewel "cement," is really  shellac.  Heat the roller table and apply to hold in roller jewel. This is the classic method to cement roller jewel into roller table.  Shellac may be flaked or shredded depending on my stock. Both work equally well.
T1.52A $39
Benrus-closing-press.JPG (33094 bytes)  Vintage Press made by Benrus to assist in opening and closing waterproof snap back watches.  A press is needed to snap together these watches as well as many of the modern quartz watches.
T1.52B SOLD
K&D ms winder - new.jpg (52493 bytes)  K&D POCKET WATCH Mainspring winder, used very little.  This tool is one of the best to wind mainsprings into the barrel.
T1.52C $15
moseley-4n1.jpg (13777 bytes) Vintage USA made four in one wrist watch and small pocket watch movement holder.  A quality made holder!
T1.53C SOLD
poise-tool-watchcraft.JPG (51211 bytes) WatchCraft Poising tool in original box Qualtiy watchcraft poising tool with good ruby jaws.  A poising tool is needed to "balance" or poise a balance wheel similar to balancing a tire.  Railroad grade watches were adjusted to position.  Part of the process was to balance the balance wheel.
T1.54  $15
casesp.jpg (76360 bytes) six upper catch case springs for hunting case pocket watches.
T1.54B $15
casesp.jpg (76360 bytes) six assorted lower, lift, case springs for pocket watches
T1.55  SOLD
poise-tool-HR.JPG (24927 bytes) Vintage HR poising tool with jeweled jaws.  This is a large tool, a similar one today would cost over $200.
T1.56  $9.95
   dent-drills.jpg (17006 bytes) Assorted one dozen new and used dental drills, very useful for watch and clock repair
T1.56AA11 KT-22 watch stem grease  $6.95
  KT-22.jpg (8027 bytes) lube grease for winding mechanism of wrist and pocket watches, stem, clutch, clutch lever, detent, etc.  Also, good lube for small clocks and instruments.
 T1.56A dozen spade drills for clock work $5.95

spade=drills.jpg (13654 bytes)

dozen spade drills that are much better than twist drills for clock work etc
special sale price

T1.56A1 $9.95

hand-phosphor.jpg (4018 bytes)  luminescent white phosphor for watch hands and dials

 

Watch hand phosphor material to fill the gap in wrist and pocket watch hands that you would like to glow in the dark.  Non-toxic, instructions included.  Small bottle with enough luminescent material for 100's of hands.  Also, use on dials.  Can be mixed with food color to match yellow or greenish shades.
T1.56A2 $4.95
Peer #4 Swiss   USED, genuine  Swiss Peer #4 tweezers good for general purpose and for small parts. The points of tweezers should be "stoned" to keep them in top shape. Steel, old Swiss quality.
T1.56AA $29.95
  crown gage.jpg (38196 bytes) crown gauge to measure the thread, tube opening, diameter, etc.  A very useful gauge that will pay for itself if you have a lot of loose crowns.
T1.56BB sold
  tweez5.jpg (37175 bytes) Used Swiss #5 fine points for hairspring and other similar work
T1.56BC sold
Excellent Favorite Swiss #5 Stainless tweezer with very fine points for hairspring work and for picking up small parts.
T1.56BD sold

 

 
Similar to above, stainless, vintage, sharp points, #5, unmarked
T1.56C $12.95
dumont7.jpg (10178 bytes) representative  vintage stainless, Swiss Peer, fine sharp points for hairspring manipulation and other fine work.
T1.57 SOLD
aa-screwheadfile.jpg (10869 bytes) Screw slot file - fix those screw slots!!   SWISS Screw head file, used, average condition with a few "bites" out of edge.  You need this file to clean out the screw slot for pocket and wrist watch screws.  Also used to make slot for new screws.  Can be used to lighten the balance screws to make pocket watch run faster. ) However, a screw undercutter is recommended for that job).
T1.57A sold
tweez1.jpg (6575 bytes) Genuine vintage Swiss H6 style tweezer used
T1.58 $6.00
sleeve_4prong.jpg (29044 bytes) Antique small sleeve wrench with rotating head, three good prongs, one damaged
T1.59 SOLD
Dumont 3C Swiss tweezers (see below)  - one of the top names in Swiss tweezers, steel used, good condition.
T1.59A SOLD
dumont3c.jpg (8122 bytes)  

Dumont 3C -exc cond Stainless

Dumont 3C - stainless rustless/nonmagnetic
T1.59B SOLD
Genuine Bergeon hairspring collet tool.  This is a top quality tool to safely close the hairspring collet. Still available at around $150 new.
T1.60 sold out
gage.jpg (49670 bytes) Representative Movement gage A MUST have tool. You use this gage to measure the size of all watches, both Swiss and American.  Just measure the diameter across the dial and observe marks to indicate pocket watch sizes from 18 size on down to wrist watch sizes like 6/0, etc.  On the back it can measure Swiss sizes, typically measured in lignes.  Gage shown is typical, the one you receive may not be exactly the same.
T1.61

$5.95

caseopener=wood.jpg (16933 bytes)  wrist case opener This rubber ended tool is used to help open screw back wrist watch cases when they are not super tight.
 T1.62 $95
 

L&R_tickoprint.JPG (79502 bytes)  Note Shipping will be around $20 extra

L&R tickoprint transistor TP watch timing machine.  These cost about $2000 or more when new and were the top of the line about 25 years ago.  Times most all mechanical watches plus accutron.  AS-IS, no pickup.  Will only ship in USA.  Fix or use as spare parts for your machine.
T1.63  

pocket and wrist hand remover

$19.95

presto_gen.jpg (12820 bytes)   This is a good used  hand remover, vintage.  Presto #1.  Works great for both wrist watches and pocket watches.
T1.63AA1 SOLD 
pithwood.jpg (35192 bytes) Florida pithwood is good for cleaning out pinions, holding parts, movements, etc.   Assorted new and good used pithwood
T1.63A1 $9.95
large-rnd-nose-pliers.jpg (28384 bytes)  round nose pliers USA made vintage round nose pliers useful for bending inner coils of mainsprings for watches, and clocks
T1.63A2 $15
presto3.jpg (45603 bytes) Genuine vintage Presto #3 sweep wheel remover by G. Gustafson, USA made
T1.63A

$5.95

Mido, adjustable wrist watch movement holder.  Will work on many different wrist watch movement sizes. Aluminum and brass construction.  Fit in watchmaker bench vise for best results.
T1.63AA SOLD

 

pivot-gage.jpg (7399 bytes) V-slot pivot gage Vintage v-slot graduated pivot gage for quickly measuring the pivots of balance staffs etc  in hundredths of a mm (from 6/100 to 29/100).  
T1.63B  $19.95

 

 k&dhandpuller.jpg (13862 bytes) Genuine vintage K&D pocket watch hand puller, works well.
T1.63C $59
canon_pin_tool1.jpg (25687 bytes) Canon pinion puller, M&S patent,  large to fit pocket watches, also pulls down to larger wrist watches Vintage tool to pull the canon pinion on pocket and wrist watches.  The canon pinion must be removed before the center wheel can be taken from the plate.  The canon pinion often must be tightened if the hands of the watch do not move or if the watch runs erratically and always slow.  These were always expensive.  Good condition.
 T1.64 $49

K&D 50B 

for wrist & small pocket

staffrm.jpg (23587 bytes) watch staff remover to be used in your staking set to safely remove the balance staff without warping the balance wheel.  Instructions included. Note - two punches shown, Only ONE comes with the remover.  By K&D, no longer made. Good used.
T1.64A $49

staff remover For pocket watches  K&D 50

staffrm.jpg (23587 bytes)  Instructions for use (pdf format) pocket watch staff remover to be used in your staking set to safely remove the balance staff.   Good used. For details on how to replace staffs, see my CD lesson #5
T1.65 SOLD
mvmt_hold.jpg (28998 bytes) Meyer's pocket watch movement holder will hold all pocket watch movements.  With quick release, good old vintage holder.
T1.66

SOLD

clock-punches.JPG (63548 bytes) Punches for clock work to remove gears from arbors, push gears on arbors, etc.  In aluminum container.  1/8 to 3/8 inch holes. 
T1.67 $3.95
scribe.jpg (9161 bytes) Scribe with screw on top.  Also can be  used as a punch in addition to other uses. Sharp point.
T1.68 $11.95
 anvil-hex.jpg (11115 bytes) Quality  vintage anvil. May be used for staking.  Case hardened, top quality, not cheap new stuff. 
T1.68A  $12.95
anvil.jpg (8788 bytes) This vintage USA made anvil has a v-shaped cut-out that can be used for many operations.  Also, staking operations
T1.68B  $12.95
anvil-hex-v003.jpg (181892 bytes) Another vintage anvil with multiple uses with V-slot 
T1.69 $19.95
dennison-gage.jpg (24187 bytes)  Vintage Dennison  mainspring gage made for quickly measuring American PW mainsprings.  Pictured is typical.
 

T1.69A SOLD

Vigor Quality standard RM365 crystal lift.  In the box.  Top quality old tool to remove plastic crystals.  The jaws squeeze and compress the crystal for removing or inserting.
T1.69B SOLD
xtal_lift_elec.JPG (36276 bytes) Vintage Large Electrovise brand crystal lift that can be used to insert and remove plastic crystals without removing movement from case. 
T1.69C SOLD
suc_lift.jpg (32603 bytes) suc+lift+ins.jpg (142733 bytes)SUC instructions Large SUC crystal lift that will insert or remove plastic crystals, even pocket watch size.  With instructions.  Also, can be used to clean out crystal seat or bezel.
 

T1.70 $35

rollremo.jpg (6088 bytes) Patented USA roller table remover for pocket watches. The roller table must be removed before a new staff can be installed in a balance wheel. USA Patent #1941756.  With punch (not shown), Average used condition
T1.71 $20.95
hand_broach.jpg (10983 bytes) Vintage Watch hand broaching tool.
T1.72 $8.95

 

tool for warming pallets and roller tables so that stick shellac can be applied to hold the jewels in place.  Also, used to adjust the depth of these jewels.  Exact one you get may vary from pic.
T1.73 SOLD
   Good vintage used K&D 126 pocket watch mainspring winder setThis is a quality made old used set that is no longer made.   It will handle ladies pocket watches to large 18 size men's pocket watches.  You need a mainspring winder to avoid setting the spring.  Also, winding by hand is hard on the fingers!!!
T1.74 $125
   ms-winder-watchcraft-single.jpg (11646 bytes)  Note each winder is like one at left, individual and made of aluminum and steel Good vintage Watchcraft used pocket watch mainspring winder setThis is a quality made old used set that is no longer made.   It will handle pocket watches to large 18 size mens pocket watches.  You need a mainspring winder to avoid setting the spring.  American pocket watches with the hole end or the T-end are much more difficult to wind into the barrel, so you need a good set of winders like this one!!
T1.74A

$24.95

lg_winder_pic.jpg (34769 bytes) Vintage LG mainspring winder for wrist watches with instructions. (box not included)
T1.75 $29.95
jewelgage.jpg (18342 bytes) Roller jewel and Metric thickness gage, small and accurate Metric thickness gage.  Hard to find vintage gage for measuring roller jewels and thickness of other parts.  This handy tool is slipped into the slot of the lever to give the roller jewel diameter.  No longer made, genuine old quality.  You need it even if you don't know it!!
T1.75B

$10

k&d123.jpg (10600 bytes) K&D wrist mainspring winder K&D mainspring winder adjusts to fit barrel diameters 5 to 8 mm.
T1.75B1

$19

Larger K&D winder similar to above K&D mainspring winders to fit most wrist watch and small pocket watches with barrel diameters from 8 to 10 mm
T1.75B2 $10
K&D small size mainspring winder,123B sizes 4-6 K&D mainspring winders to fit wrist watches with barrel diameters from 4 to 6 mm
T1.75C sold
K&D_wristwind_set.jpg (30162 bytes) Set of 5 bracelet mainspring winders similar to pictured.
T1.75D

$45

 awrist_winders.JPG (40945 bytes) Set of seven bracelet mainspring winders in original plastic container. USA vintage made by J. P. Schilling, Illinois.  From 5 mm to about 10 mm diameter.  Wind right - clockwise.
T1.76 $35.95

bowpliers.jpg (36625 bytes) representative picture Bow Opening pliers, used to remove bows from pocket watches 
T1.77  SOLD

Bergeon Blower

     blower1.jpg (16416 bytes) Nearly new quality Bergeon blower  no 30540 - A good blower is a must to remove dust and list from a watch movement!!
T1.78 SOLD
Stick of plastic crystal polish, pic is representative

xtal-polish.jpg (13284 bytes)

 

Polish out scratches in plastic crystals!!  This buffing compound when used with a buffing wheel will polish hundreds of crystals saving you big bucks.  If scratches are deep, then fine sandpaper can be used first, then polish with this compound.  (Refer to Lesson #8 for details)
T1.79 $15.95
Vintage Hand gauge - picture is representative of gauges Hand gauge can be used to fit over hour hand and minute hand post to determine the size of hole needed.  Also, the length can also be determined with this gage.  VERY USEFUL for wrist watch and pocket watch repair.  Works for all hands.  Note, various hand gages are in stock, picture is REPRESENTATIVE.
T1.80 SOLD
bench_winder.jpg (12825 bytes) Similar styles Genuine Vintage Universal or Bench winder for pocket watches, up to 18 size.  Rotating head has a stem to fit most all pocket watches.  Use this tool to let down the mainspring power or to wind movement when it is out of the case!! 
T1.80A Vigor crystal lift

SOLD

 

xtal_vigor.jpg (45527 bytes)

 

Used, good condition.  One of the best crystal inserter and puller for round watch crystals.  
T1.81 SOLD

 

montros_mvmt.jpg (16720 bytes) used, Swiss Montros watch holder, will hold most all pocket and wrist watches, reversible, One of my favorite holders, very nice.  Double sided of course.
T1.81B sold
05-hand-pinvise.JPG (56133 bytes) Vintage hand held pin vise with wing nut.  Use to hold broaches, stems, small parts.
T1.81C SOLD
Dumont Tweezers   dumont1.jpg (7536 bytes) representative of our stock Dumont #2 Steel tweezers, used 
T1.81D SOLD
peer2.jpg (7949 bytes)  used peer tweezers, good condition Peer vintage tweezers 
T1.82 SOLD
Swiss Dip oilersoilers-5.jpg (39328 bytes) Set of five new Swiss dip oilers with metal handles (not cheap plastic) to oil pocket and wrist watches.  A must for every watch collector and watchmaker.
T1.82A SOLD
oilcup1.jpg (15133 bytes)OIL CUP to hold watch oil Vintage oil cup to hold watch oil. All wood -  similar to picture.
T1.83 $19.95
hand_remove.jpg (28606 bytes) K&D quality Vintage pocket watch hand remover by K&D.  
T1.84SOLD OUT
palletool.jpg (19887 bytes) tool used to adjust pallet jewels - very useful
T1.85 sold out
elgin oil.jpg (8647 bytes) Genuine Elgin M56b synthetic oil, one of my favorites, small bottle, works very well on all wrist and pocket watches.  Instruction sheet included.
T1.86 $9.99
oil-synthetic.jpg (4718 bytes)synthetic watch oil 1/4 oz New fresh bottle Synthetic watch oil, about one fourth fluid oz, enough to last 2 or 3 years, and synthetic oil is superior to natural oils.  Good for wrist and pocket watches.
T1.86AA $29.95
nest-mvmt-holders.JPG (63680 bytes) 10 nested plastic movement holders that will hold from wrist watch up to 18 size pocket watch movements while you work on them. 
T1.86A $4.95
silicon case back grease for o-rings, gasket, etc Case back "grease" used to coat the gasket or o-ring of water resistant watches.  A must for wrist watches as the grease completes the seal.
T1.86B  SOLD
watch oil 1/2 bottle 1/2 bottle (small) Wrist and/or Pocket watch oil.  Enough oil to last several years!!! 
T1.86BB SOLD three oilers
glass-oilers.jpg (10512 bytes) box-oilers.jpg (37069 bytes)oiler-ins.jpg (17775 bytes) i                                     instructions Glass hypo-style oilers for wrist to pocket watch size - these are much more convenient than dip oilers.  Simply suck in oil and have oil ready for application.  Vary, but similar to pictured. (see instructions)
T1.86C $5.95
Swiss rub off 05-rub-off.JPG (54363 bytes)

1-stick

this clay is used by watchmakers to remove fingerprints, to clean wheels, remove lint and debris from movements, etc.  A must have cleaning aid!!!
T1.86CC SOLD OUT
rodico.jpg (13241 bytes)Rodico, one stick Another useful clay to remove fingerprints, hold parts, remove lint, etc.  This material is not as sticky as the above.
T1.86D SOLD
mobius oil.jpg (14732 bytes)Moebius French Clock Oil almost 1/2 bottle of clock oil in glass bottle, good for most small clocks
T1.87 SOLD

 

clk-hand-remover.jpg (9610 bytes) Vintage clock hand puller needed to pull friction fit hands
T1.87A 7.95
clk-hand-puller1002.jpg (142983 bytes) Another style vintage clock hand puller 
T1.88 sold
mag-folding.jpg (12212 bytes) 5x/10x folding magnifier
T1.88A  sold
Watch Crystal Press Vintage American made Crystal press missing a few of the plugs, still great for xtal inserting and closing cases and will work for most pocket watch crystals.  A bargain.
T1.89

$9

pallet_tool1.jpg (17071 bytes) Vintage pallet tool to hold pallets (levers) to heat to melt shellac in order to reset the jewels in the pallet.
T1.90 $19
basket_small.JPG (51029 bytes) Small 2 1/4 inch diameter wire basket for cleaning watches. Made for L&R machines and similar type.
T1.90A SOLD
white-dial-repair002.jpg (55814 bytes) enamel dial repair  Glass enamel dials often have chips.  This wax material can be heated and pressed into the hole.  It is not a permanent fix, but does look good for a long time and can be restored time and time again.
T1.91 $7

 

bulpush.jpg (20261 bytes) Bulova tool to push mainsprings into barrel.
T1.92 Sold
behr.jpg (51396 bytes) Behr watchmaker double loupe with 1 lens, can be attached to most glasses.    A classic USA made product.  Slightly different than product described to left.
T1.92B SOLD
B&Lloupe1.jpg (14674 bytes) double loupe Behr (clip on different than pictured)  see above Nice double loupe Behr 3 1/2 x 2.  Similar to the one shown at left, but attaches to glasses slightly different.  In original box with instructions.
T1.93 $6.95

brush_scratch.jpg (13992 bytes) Brush with fiberglass bristles for use in removing rust from wheel and steel watch parts
T1.94

$75

Small brass watch depthing tool that can be used to set the depthing of watch gears.  This is an antique tool in the original box.  Use to make sure gears are not engaging too deeply.
T1.95 A $24.95
ring-sizer.jpg (28555 bytes) Good vintage ring stretcher.
T1.96  sold

 

aaa-casevise.gif (256512 bytes)  Watch case vise Case vise to hold waterproof watches and other watches with screw back.  These case backs are too tight for one to hold the case in your hand.
T1.97 $9.95
punch_cly.JPG (68779 bytes) Seldom seen punch to remove cylinder plugs from the staff of a cylinder escapement watch.  Also useful for other tasks. Note the shape of the end.
T1.98 sold
baltackgray.jpg (6204 bytes)  Vintage Balance tack The hole in the balance cock is placed over the pointed end of the balance tack.  Then, the hairspring can be removed or examined.  Also, balance screws can be removed.

Watchmaker LATHES and Accessories

L1 $19

 graver-rest010.jpg (40819 bytes)representative NOS Vintage graver rest for use in watchmaker lathe.  Diameter is standard 7 mm.  Will fit in Boley and most other tool posts. 
L2 SOLD
moseley-collets.JPG (19528 bytes)   Moseley collets - 8mm are slightly longer than standard ww-style collets such as Boley.  Use a washer on the drawbar to take up the space and use these on Boley. 8 Moseley split chucks in original Moseley box with instructions on setting up lathe.  Collets are 6,9,13,15,19,23,25,29.  Moseley split chucks fit Moseley lathe and will work in WW if you use a spacer.
L3 $5.95
gravers.jpg (25279 bytes)  One Old graver, similar to picture, some with wood handles, most without. Nice to use for engraving or for cutting brass and soft steel on the watchmakers lathe. Very limited quantity.
L3A $19.95
   use with watchmaker lathe Waller Carbide tip graver, new, tip can be resharpened many times
L4 $49

  

jewel_chuck.jpg (4761 bytes)  jewel_chucks.JPG (52510 bytes) Set of 8 "jewel" chucks with screw in stops, 5 mm outside diameter.  These fit inside a standard 50 ww lathe collet.  They are very useful for holding small stock, jewel settings, and a hundred other items that need the depth adjusted.  Also, take this collet in and out of the lathe without removing the large collet.
L4A $39
Same as above, except 7 jewel chucks in wood container
L4B $35
Same as above except 6 jewel chucks in wood container
L5  $49
crownchuk.jpg (50734 bytes) pocket watch crown chucks, use to hold pocket watch crowns in lathe to enlarge hole in crown so it will fit properly over pendant post
L6 $29
Graver sharpening tool allows adjustments to any angle.  Simply slide over stone to get the exact point and angle on graver. Note, graver not included
L6A SOLD
burnishingtool.jpg (6964 bytes) pivot polishing tool to be used with lathe.  Use diamantine or other polishing material to polish watch and clock pivots.  
L7 sold
wheel_chuck.jpg (7027 bytes) Vintage Moseley-style #4, 8-mm wheel chuck, made by Boley.  The Moseley chucks are a little longer than the standard ww-style 8-mm.  However, I use them with a spacer in my draw bar in my ww-lathe.  Diameter 22.4 mm.
L8  SOLD
see above Same as above but is a #2.  Diameter of wheel (max) is about 22.0 mm.
L9  $5
lathe-tool-holder.jpg (5482 bytes)  Use in lathe to hold circular saws, etc watchmaker lathe accessory to be inserted in split collet to hold small circular saw blades, etc.
L10 $19
balloon_ck.JPG (6767 bytes) balance wheel balloon chuck Balloon chuck  to hold the balance wheel while you work on the pivot.  Will hold balances up to 7/16 inch in diameter
L10A $29
balloon_ck.JPG (6767 bytes) larger balloon chuck Larger Balloon chuck will hold balance wheels up to 5/8 inch in diameter
L11  $9
 Moseley lathe split chuck #30 Moseley 8 mm lathe split collet #30, note these are slightly longer than the WW style, but will draw up in a WW lathe if you use a circular spacer.
L12sold
SIX ww-style 8-mm split lathe chucks #6,8,12,30,40,48 ww-style 8 mm split chucks, used, good condition
L13 $8
burnisher.jpg (21957 bytes)  Burnisher (typical) used to polish metal parts while turning them on lathe

 pages:  1(movements, etc),  2,   3 (miscellaneous parts),   4,(pw cases)   5 (as-is pw's)

updated December 2009