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Indeed, and thanks for asking! CousinsUK has updated their website and has offered me a refund! Quote from Sam Cousins: "I have heard back from Bergeon who have stated that "the tool can lift cannon pinions diameter Ø1.00 to Ø1.80mm". I have added this information to our website" I must say I was impressed by CousinUK's customer service before, but even more so now! I will definitely keep going to them for my future needs!

I am making a new balance staff for an 18S Waltham. I think the balance is friction fit, however, my first cut 1.45mm was a bit too much and the balance fits but is not tight enough. I decided to leave a little lip so I can rivet it on as well (let's see how that goes:). I then cut the hairspring part at 0.9mm and the pivot at 0.12mm; cut down to 0.2 and then reduced using a stone. I had to move the Steel Rod out as I had worked my way in too far with a failed first cut on the balance part. I then cut the roller table side and angled the largest diameter. Tonight I cut the lower pivot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Be reassured, when a beginner is faced with a front loader the title is always "how do I open my watch" ☺ Otherwise if it's about locating a small release button or -Breguet forbids- a screw 2mm far from the stem the title is what we have here.

I get what you are saying mate, have you a friendly watchsmith that you can go to to get advice and guidance? If you have pop in to see him /her and ask them to help you put that crystal back in. I know you might think this is not teaching you how to do it yourself but believe me I have used mine for some really simple stuff that was bugging me, and they enjoy passing on their knowledge. Them claw lifters also need to be used with the clamp to ensure the jaws all stay the same height on the crystal, I sometimes have great success with these and at others ive cracked crystals left right and centre using them.

Even from the US you can use Cousins UK. No VAT, reasonable shipping cost and delivery times, no customs fees for you. No need to be fixated on domestic suppliers in this global market age.

agree with the other posters, i use it mostly for 'reverse engineering'; measuring up something that i want to make. I'd thought of making one but fortunately ended getting one as part of a lot purchase...At that price its a no-brainer imo

From my experience, I couldn't agree more!

They are the best Sent from my GT-N5110 using Tapatalk

The twisted stem for ETA 2824 ( not ETA 2824-2 ) is obsolete and very hard to find. We sold out many years ago. A simple and cheap solution is to change the stem, winding pinion and clutch wheel, all to the 2824-2 parts.

I would not hesitate at £85 if in good condition. They sell for much more pre-owned on eBay. Great tool, fantastic to work alongside a Jacot tool

I have one that I don't use much, but it is very useful when I do. The table is something that is really needed in my view, I also have a bench micrometer with a table and I use this more than the feintaster. What I like about this is the soft closing of the anvils, very good for delicate parts. £85 is a decent price if condition is good. Stephen

Well I have one and it is very useful and accurate the most useful function is the adjustable table for putting small parts on it makes measuring jewels easy, they can still be bought for around £350 new, so as long as its functioning £85.00 is a good price they usually fetch £150 to £200 its the sort of quality product you only need to buy once useful but not essential.

I found out that you can change the spindle from 4 to 3 mm. and from 3 to 4 mm. https://www.horia.ch/en/Products/Jewellling-Setting-staking-tools/Jewelling-tools/Accessories/Spindle-9.html

On most movements the barrel teeth are visible on the edge of the movement. Shake the watch to set the balance moving and use a screwdriver to push the barrel along on the visible edge and see if the movement runs. What you are doing is simulating the power of the mainspring. Pin-levers need more power than a jewelled lever movement. Anilv

Fascinating stuff, and coincidentally I’ve got a pultra on the way too. I’ll have a good measure up when I get my hands on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk