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How to make your choice when you want to buy / order a staking set?

 

I see that there are many different sets, with a big variation in price...

 

So what to look for?

 

Thanks.

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Nutiborskoku Watch Enthusiast

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On 8/14/2019 at 7:29 PM, Koen said:

How to make your choice when you want to buy / order a staking set?

 

I see that there are many different sets, with a big variation in price...

 

So what to look for?

 

Thanks.

Hi Koen,

I have a vintage Kendrick & Davis staking set in good used condition if you're interested.

Best,

Melvin

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If you are buying second hand. Make sure all is in very good condition, make sure the punches are all good and not blocked, lining up is correct, do not buy rusty sets. The staking tool can move and it rotates with ease. It s a plus that the box is in good condition. I have seen many good ones on ebay.  

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I have heard of star they make a lot of watchmakers tools lathes being one, jeweling another That staking outfit looks good, the only thing I don't see with it is a balance staff removal tool. I nice new set so all should be in very good.  You cant go wrong. 

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Nutiborskoku Watch Enthusiast

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1 hour ago, Koen said:

Thanks for the info...

 

Thinking of buying this one... so I have also a jewel press @ same time.

 

https://www.boley.de/en/shop/7597.staking-tooland-friction-jewelling-outfit/606746.staking-tool

Frankly, I think it would be better to buy a good second-hand staking set and a separate jewelling tool. You can't easily correct the endshake with something like that. A Horia with a micrometric screw would be much better.

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Koen Watch Enthusiast

Koen

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1 hour ago, Nutiborskoku said:

Frankly, I think it would be better to buy a good second-hand staking set and a separate jewelling tool. You can't easily correct the endshake with something like that. A Horia with a micrometric screw would be much better.

Hey Nuti... can't use 2e hand... need invoices so I can get the VAT back and bring it in as cost for the business, thats the main reason. And I like to work with new tools. ;-)

 

2 hours ago, oldhippy said:

I have heard of star they make a lot of watchmakers tools lathes being one, jeweling another That staking outfit looks good, the only thing I don't see with it is a balance staff removal tool. I nice new set so all should be in very good.  You cant go wrong. 

This set is recommended by a person who works in a watch service center, so hope it's a good one. Buying staking and jewel tool separated new is double price. :blink:

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On 9/9/2019 at 9:19 AM, oldhippy said:

I don't see with it is a balance staff removal tool.

The answer from the supplier:

 

yes, a balance staff removal tool is part of this set as well. 

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I'm looking to buy my first staking set and the above came up on a local eBay like site in Sweden (tradera.se). The seller (like me) knows nothing about the tool so the description simply says: "See the pictures". What would be a reasonable maximum price approximately? Thanks for any input on this! Oh, the brand name is BOLEY if it adds anything!?

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I'm looking to buy my first staking set and the above came up on a local eBay like site in Sweden (tradera.se). The seller (like me) knows nothing about the tool so the description simply says: "See the pictures". What would be a reasonable maximum price approximately? Thanks for any input on this! Oh, the brand name is BOLEY if it adds anything!?

This will be a fine staking set


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Koen Watch Enthusiast

Koen

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For your information...

 

Boley is a German supplier of watch stuff and jewelry and the stacking sets they sell are from Star.

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jdrichard Distinguished Member

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I don,t know the first thing about staking sets, yet would call this offer unbeatable.
 
 

I have the exact same staking set, just a bit newer. Landed it for 150 Canadian 5d8e1c9f8aaff5ae6095667823445e87.jpg


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Nucejoe Distinguished Member

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35 minutes ago, jdrichard said:


I have the exact same staking set, just a bit newer. Landed it for 150 Canadian 5d8e1c9f8aaff5ae6095667823445e87.jpg


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Isn,t KD the best? And Inverto popular.  :geek:

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1 minute ago, Nutiborskoku said:

K&D are decent staking sets. I think my asking price is fair. @jdrichard simply had a hell of a deal.

The condition it is in matters, price eh. A few bucks more or less don,t matter.

Nutiborskoku Watch Enthusiast

Nutiborskoku

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2 minutes ago, Nucejoe said:

The condition it is in matters, price eh. A few bucks more or less don,t matter.

Well, since the OP mentions the price in his first post, it does seem to matter in this case :)

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