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25 February 2018, 04:10 PM | #1 |
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Loupe Recommendations
What loupe do you fellas recommend for watches? Is one enough or does a guy need a few of different powers?
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25 February 2018, 04:29 PM | #2 |
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I use asco loupes, 4×, 10× & 25×
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25 February 2018, 04:53 PM | #3 |
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Belomo and use 8x or 10x, nothing over 10x.
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25 February 2018, 05:04 PM | #4 |
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Don’t look at your Rolex with a loupe. You will be disappointed.
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25 February 2018, 05:26 PM | #5 | |
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25 February 2018, 06:12 PM | #6 | |
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Have to agree a loupe especially with a new Rolex owner can be that owners worst enemy, if you are not trained as a watchmaker then no loupe is required.
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25 February 2018, 06:21 PM | #7 |
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25 February 2018, 06:56 PM | #8 |
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25 February 2018, 07:00 PM | #9 |
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I have a GIA loupe but they dont make them and I don’t remember where they sourced them. It was a freebie from when I worked there many years ago. That job brought me to San Diego actually.
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25 February 2018, 11:39 PM | #10 | |
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25× looking at a matte dial is like you've landed on an alien planet I use the 4× for general watchmaking things, 10× usually when lubricating the escapement, 25× for checking certain things like the oil in the anti shock, checking the oiled escapement, etc. |
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25 February 2018, 11:42 PM | #11 |
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Now I have an urge to look at my dials under a loupe!
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26 February 2018, 02:09 AM | #12 | |
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...but a loupe is helpful to find that etched crown.... Hiya Padi...
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26 February 2018, 02:24 AM | #13 |
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I have a Belomo 10x. Don't expect perfection though, Rolex quality is excellent, but a 10x loupe will reveal even the most minicule "imperfections".
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26 February 2018, 02:35 AM | #14 |
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I use a 4X for resizing bracelets
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26 February 2018, 02:38 AM | #15 |
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I just checked, mine is a 10x loupe.
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26 February 2018, 02:45 AM | #16 | |
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I currently have a cheap no name brand I got at Harbor Frieght many years ago. I’ve used it to look at my dials before. I’ve seen the tiny imperfections. I think I can handle the truth . I just want a better quality piece of glass. Thanks for all the recommendations! |
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