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23 September 2016, 02:57 PM
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Which loupe magnification for Rolex and Diamonds?
Hi guys,
Which loupe magnification should I buy to look at my rolex dial details and also for viewing GIA #s on diamonds? Thanks! WH
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23 September 2016, 03:01 PM
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Prefered magnification is 10x.
Nikon is probably best one under $100 for diamonds. But lens is small and I prefer Belomo or Kassoy loupe for watches. |
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23 September 2016, 03:04 PM
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I'm seeing several on amazon at 30x-40x, for about $10-$15.
Why would a 10x for under $100 be preferred? And is there a reason to buy one for $20-$100 when I can get one for $15?
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25 September 2016, 04:22 AM
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The industry standard for diamonds is 10x. I said under $100, because you can spend $300-700 for some German made loupes that I do not think will perform that much better. There is suppose to be less distortion in better loupes. The Nikon is very good, but has a small field of vision for a 10x and costs $75? That is why I suggested Belomo or Kassoy. Which sell for $25-$35. They have a larger field of vision and are better quality than the $10-15 loupes you will see. |
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23 September 2016, 04:15 PM
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Too much and you narrow the field.
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23 September 2016, 04:15 PM
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23 September 2016, 05:13 PM
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23 September 2016, 05:31 PM
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 Wow I think you're right.. I thought it would be a fun toy to stare at my watch in hi-def, but now I'm having second thoughts. Will my OCD get the best of me, and will I be returning to the watchmaker every week to have him remove a microscopic lint from the dial?
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23 September 2016, 11:12 PM
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24 September 2016, 12:11 AM
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Placing a high powered loupe to a new Rolex (been there, done that) is tantamount to a photographer putting a flashlight to the inside of his lenses. You will see every speck of this and every speck of that. Most of which are inconsequential and have absolutely no bearing on the performance or outward appeal to one's eye.
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25 September 2016, 05:08 AM
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I use 4× for most watchmaking tasks, 10× is overkill for just looking at your watch.
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