Comments on: Magnification

By: Darren Colby

Darren Colby — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:06:41 +0000

Hi Peter, I’m a watchmaker in the UK. I’m looking for a 25x eyeglass but I am having absolutely no luck in finding one anywhere on the net. Or in any of the watchmaking suppliers in London. Popular makes such as Bergeon and Horotec don’t seem to make a 25x, the only type I have seen is the same type that is featured in your picture, do you know where I could get one?

By: Sue Casson

Sue Casson — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:09:05 +0000

Does anyone know where I can buy a loupe please? I’m based in Derbyshire and would like to get it in time for Christmas, if possible.

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By: Price

Price — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:02:53 +0000

Gordon, you could find a loupe just like the one in the first picture at this site http://www.keepthetime.com they occasionally have other similar goodies too – that’s where I got my Rolex wave pen. http://www.keepthetime.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=58 is the address to the loupe they have.

By: J.Peter

J.Peter — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:46:54 +0000

Gordon, My loupe was a gift from Rolex and I am not willing to part with it. I don’t know where you could obtain one.

By: Gordon

Gordon — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:13:10 +0000

Hello,
I am a serios Rolex collector.
I would like to buy a Rolex loupe like the one pictured above. Do you know where I could buy one or are you willing to sell yours? I would pay very well for such an item.

By: J.Peter

J.Peter — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:51:31 +0000

Mr Hurt,

Most watchmakers use loupes similar to the Bausch & Lomb. Their working distances are usually about 2 1/2″ maximum. If you are looking for a 10 to 12 inch working distance you will need to try an Opti-Visor or a Sergical eyepiece. These often provide good magnification at that distance.

My personal recommendation is to get used to the traditional loupe, there is a reason they are used and that is that they work very well when you get used to them.

By: William Hurt

William Hurt — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:35:53 +0000

Hello,found this blog surfing,,very informative,,I am a 50 year old man ,collecting RR Grade vintage Pocket watches for a couple years now,I have 27 years service with Norfolk Southern Railway Co.,,now you know why the RR watches,,I am self teaching myself to clean these little buggers,I have ruined a couple of lesser grade elgins,finally serviced one that is still running fine & keeping time,,,want to try a few more before turning a screw on my Hamiltons,,I have tried aa number of loupes,,the one I am using is a Bausch&Lomb,4x magnification,,wich works fine ,but is too close to the work for me,,what I am searching for is a quality loupe that I can work from about a 10 or 12 inch distance,,there are dozens that claim to be the best ,although I would like to hear it from someone that has used one,,any info on this would be Greatly appreciated