A look inside our Pro Tool Kit

Watchmaking demands precision tools. We know all too well the frustration of not having the right tool for the job. Just a fraction of a millimeter off of the tip of a screwdriver, and that’s the difference between a dinked screw and a perfect screw.  

Our Pro Tool Kit, an in-house design from top to bottom, is created with this in mind. A step up from the basic watchmaking kit, it is a collection of tools custom made to high precision and premium quality, focusing on the aspects that impact the watchmaking experience the most. Here are the thoughts that went into each of these tools:

CNC precision machined screwdriver

What it needs:

• The screwdriver needs a precise tip thickness to fit the screw slot to a tee. Too thin, there’ll be less grip on the screw and prone to slippage, too thick, it won’t even fit the screw

• It also needs to turn smoothly

What we designed:

• The tip of the screwdriver is CNC machined to achieve the high precision it requires. Two sizes, one for rotor screw and one for movement screws, are included

• The handle is made with a fine anti slip pattern to aid turning

• The finger rest on top is equipped with premium ball bearings inside. Each turn is smooth and effortless

Hand installation tool

What it needs:

• Precise tips to fit the hands so that there’s less chance of slippage. We don’t want to scratch the hands, so soft materials as well.

• Also, we need good ergonomics to make good control effortless.

What we designed:

• Equipped with interchangeable tips, with features such as, 1. High precision opening to fit each hand closely, 2. Made with plastic so it won’t damage the hands, 3. Transparent material that allows you to see the alignment during hand installation

• Premium anti slip pattern on handle

• Finger rest with premium ball bearings

Hand removal tool

What it needs:

• A good tip angle to provide good leverage

What we designed:

• After extensive experiments, we came up with a re-engineered tip curvature to provide the optimal angle for hand removal

• The curved bottom, along with its polished surface, lessens the chance of scratching the dial or the movement

Case cushion

What it needs:

• To provide a stable base for casing work

What we designed:

• Smooth soft leather on top

• Pressure absorbing material in the middle

• Completed with a sticky base for anti slip purposes

Loupe

What it needs:

• Magnification with comfortable wearing

What we designed:

• Highly transparent eyepiece

• A smooth housing for comfortable wearing

Box

What it needs:

• Tidy arrangement of tools

• Robust protection

• Looks good.

What we designed:

• Velvet-lined slots for all the tools in the kit

• Leather bound wooden box for protection and to complete the look

Do You Need the Pro Tool Kit?

While the Pro Tool Kit does not add functionality over the basic kit, what it offers is a significant improvement in quality. Picture the satisfaction when the screwdriver goes snuggly into the the screw slot, or when the hands are installed dead straight, this is the enjoyment the Pro Tool Kit is going to bring you. You are also supporting the engineering work that went behind each tool — it is far easier to just copy existing design, but we went with the hard way and designed each tool from scratch. This is the dedication that you’ll experience when you set your hands on these tools.

Don’t let us discourage you from getting the more economical basic kit; after all, it does its job finely. But if you’re seeking to enjoy the watchmaking experience, by all means, yes, get the Pro Tool Kit.