Watchmaking

Watchmaking

The craft of watchmaking thrives on precision in small details. Balance springs, balance staffs, pallets, and gears: the components of a mechanical movement demand absolute control during assembly and adjustment. A professional stereomicroscope is an essential tool that provides the crucial insight into what truly matters.

Why Optical Magnification is Indispensable in Watchmaking

Working on mechanical movements demands the highest concentration and dexterity from the watchmaker. Wear marks on bearings, minimal deformations on gears, and contamination in the gear train only become apparent under magnification. The true-to-colour, three-dimensional image of the Kaps stereomicroscopes offers high depth of field, making even the smallest details visible.

The ergonomic design allows the watchmaker to work precisely and without fatigue, even during hours of meticulous work. The upright seating posture relieves the body, and the optional wide-angle swivel tube with a 0-210° swivel range always ensures an ergonomically correct working position.

Why Optical Magnification is Indispensable in Watchmaking

Working on mechanical movements demands the highest concentration and dexterity from the watchmaker. Wear marks on bearings, minimal deformations on gears, and contamination in the gear train only become apparent under magnification. The true-to-colour, three-dimensional image of the Kaps stereomicroscopes offers high depth of field, making even the smallest details visible.

The ergonomic design allows the watchmaker to work precisely and without fatigue, even during hours of meticulous work. The upright seating posture relieves the body, and the optional wide-angle swivel tube with a 0-210° swivel range always ensures an ergonomically correct working position.

Fatigue-Free Working

The ergonomic design allows the watchmaker to work precisely and without fatigue. The wide-angle swivel tube with a 0-210° swivel range ensures an upright, ergonomically correct working position, even during hours of delicate work.

Brilliant Optics

The high-quality optics provide a colour-accurate, three-dimensional image with high depth of field. All details remain visible, even on polished metal surfaces.

Secure Working Surface

The scratch-free coated base plate of the SLM series protects delicate watch parts from damage. The stable base plate ensures constant working positions without vibrations.

Mobile Usability

The SOM 82 in its aluminium case accompanies watchmakers to client appointments. A table clamp and infinitely adjustable swivel and floating arm allow quick assembly and flexible positioning on site.

Training and Knowledge Transfer

With the optional monocular co-observer tube, a second person can watch with the same magnification. Particularly suitable for artisanal training and the transfer of expertise.

Recommended Models

Recommended Models

SLM 2

The compact tabletop microscope for the fixed watchmaker's workstation. The scratch-resistant coated base plate protects delicate watch parts, and the sturdy base ensures consistent working positions.

Technical specifications:

  • Base plate: 300 x 400 mm, scratch-resistant coated

  • Focusing drive: 300 mm

  • Stand column: Stainless steel with clamping

  • Magnification: 3-step manual changer (standard), 5-step optional

  • Objectives: f=150 mm, f=200 mm

  • Lighting: LEDone (daylight quality)

  • Focusing: Manual fine focusing

  • Binocular tube: Inclined tube f=159 mm 60° (standard), optional 45° or wide-angle swing tube f=182 mm 0-210°

  • Eyepieces: 10x V, 12.5x V or 20x V

SOM 82

The mobile stereo microscope for watchmakers who switch between workshop and client appointments. The aluminium case ensures safe transport, with the table clamp allowing quick on-site assembly.

Technical specifications:

  • Mounting: Table clamp or table stand

  • Positioning: Continuously adjustable swivel and floating arm

  • Magnification: 3x or 5x changer, optional 1:6 manual zoom

  • Working distance: f=100 mm to f=400 mm

  • Fine focusing: 12 mm (with f=200-300 mm lens), 40 mm manual

  • Lighting: Cold light 15V/150W, LED optional

  • Binocular tubes: Inclined tube f=125 mm 45° (standard), optional wide-angle swivel tube f=182 mm 0-210°

  • Transport: Aluminium case

Additional Applications

Additional Applications

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