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You can never have enough punches. I had two staking sets, my own and my masters, plus loads of boxes of them, I even had a small box of punches, which was for cylinders with its little staking unit, and block. You will never use all of them, but their good to have around, because one day who knows.

A normal presto hand remover can be used as well, you just have pinch at the bottom to keep enough grip as you compress the sides to lift. (I believe the credit for that tip goes to mark though I cannot remember for sure) I'd like to echo concerns I've heard from more than one senior watchmaker, of which I respect (again, I think one was mark) about pulling directly up, which can be difficult with improvised tools like pin vices and nail clippers. You run the risk of damage if by errant twitch you pull to the side and not directly up.

Fake of course. The movement is based on the DG2813 which is based on the Myiota 8xxx something. Nice accurate movement if properly serviced and adjusted that can be found in most low-mid grade replica watches. Not a chronograph for sure

Pin vice is perfect to remove cannon pinions

I have a second hand version of the top tool, and a Bergion one below and much prefer the top tool.

I get by with the presto type one shown but if i came across a used one of the type pictured above (first one) i would grab it as i wouldn't imagine there's much it couldn't remove

For which purpose specifically? Not many movements need one. A nail clipper can also work.

Quick tip for you mate, use only distilled water in the tester ok keeps it clean, unlike tap water

Great write up as per all your write ups. Upmost respect for taking the course and completing it

Very well done indeed Douglas, and thank you for a great description of your journey. I too am sixty six, but did not have the dedication to complete a full course on horology, may path was very much a self taught one with help from folk on this forum, and Mark Lovic in particular. I wish you all the very best for your future life in horology, and look forward to reading your posts in the future.

Got my Calypso last week. Feels like a solid piece of machinery. Thanks for your input.