Precision stainless steel punch for pressing watch and pocket watch hands onto their arbor without putting pressure on the movement itself.
⭐ At a glance
📏 Nine sizes available: 0.6mm, 0.8mm, 1mm, 1.2mm, 1.4mm, 1.6mm, 1.8mm, 2mm and 2.5mm
✅ Choose a punch slightly larger than the hole in the hand for safe, controlled pressing
📦 Supplied as 1 punch per order — select your required size
✔️ New, with the size clearly marked on the punch for easy identification
🔧 What it does & how to use
This punch is used to press watch and pocket watch hands securely onto their arbor without transferring force to the movement, giving controlled, damage-free fitting. It's a handy addition to any watchmaker's or repairer's bench, suited to both hobbyists and professionals.
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Select the size: Choose a punch marked slightly larger than the hole in the hand you're fitting.
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Position the hand: Place the hand onto the arbor by hand, aligning it as close to seated as possible.
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Fit the punch: Place the correctly sized punch over the hand, centred on the arbor.
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Press down: Apply steady, even pressure to seat the hand fully onto the arbor.
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Check the fit: Confirm the hand sits level, secure and free-moving before proceeding.
⚠️ Please check you select a punch size slightly larger than the hand's hole — using the wrong size risks marking the hand or missing the arbor.