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For a newbie, what in the world is this used for?? :huh:
It's a tool kit used for fitting and removing bushes and jewels from watches or clocks. It has some other uses but that is the primary function.
The set above is a very nice example.

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4 minutes ago, Mark said:

It's a tool kit used for fitting and removing bushes and jewels from watches or clocks. It has some other uses but that is the primary function.
The set above is a very nice example.

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Cool, i have seen these around ebay when scavenging around for vintage tools but had no clue it was even related to watchmaking. Makes more sense now.

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Lovely set JD.  Is it all complete?

I think it is almost complete. I looked at the Seitz manual and compared it and found that some pieces were just in the wrong place, like those collets on the bottom left. There are only a few open holes. I really wanted the pivot straightening device as they are usually 300 bucks alone. I already have the lower seitz kit and a jeweled ruler and the plate holding device. So the plan is to put all the parts in the right place, determine the gaps and if I really need to fill them. And then sell the individual items I currently have. It should arrive Monday.

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I managed to pick up pretty much all that you have there JD, only not as a dedicated set.  I really do like boxed sets of tools like that. 

I have duplicates of almost all except the pivot straightening device which typically goes for around 300 on eBay and 450 new.


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