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CashGap · 7 April 2011, 06:20 AM

Currently, I use a no-name headband loupe with a flip-down magnifier.

What do you find works well for examining watches, working on bands, etc.? Any pics or specific models welcome.

Particularly interested in items used by those of us forty and up who are presbyopic.

THANKS

Medtech · 7 April 2011, 08:54 AM

I think you have what you need already. The flip down models, single or double, for hobbiests are prob the best for working on stuff.

I use a Dermlight scope that I have for work, but it's expensive and overkill for watch tinkering.

Route 66 · 7 April 2011, 09:58 AM

I use a Bausch & Lomb Magna Visor. It comes with different power lenses and costs about $33 at Amazon with no tax or shipping charges.

CashGap · 7 April 2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevarn

I use a Bausch & Lomb Magna Visor. It comes with different power lenses and costs about $33 at Amazon with no tax or shipping charges.

One click and it will be on the way, thanks!

Route 66 · 8 April 2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CashGap

One click and it will be on the way, thanks!

My pleasure. I think you'll be very pleased with it.

Lion · 9 April 2011, 02:44 AM

I use Bausch & Lomb Hastings Triplet in 7x power. Great optics and fantastic for looking at coins as I'm a coin collector. It uses three lenses and runs around $50.00USD!!!

RolexWatcher · 9 April 2011, 03:08 AM

You need the LBT in Arizona!

j/k

Route 66 · 9 April 2011, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexWatcher

You need the LBT in Arizona!

j/k

...LBT

RolexWatcher · 9 April 2011, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevarn

...LBT

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_Binocular_Telescope

Route 66 · 9 April 2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexWatcher

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_Binocular_Telescope

This may be slightly more than he needs to change a spring bar.

Jason71 · 12 April 2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevarn

I use a Bausch & Lomb Magna Visor. It comes with different power lenses and costs about $33 at Amazon with no tax or shipping charges.

Steve, I just ordered the visor that you recommended. Thanks so much for the tip

Route 66 · 12 April 2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Steve, I just ordered the visor that you recommended. Thanks so much for the tip

That's great Jason. I think you'll be as pleased with it as I am. What I really like about this one is that when you're using it, you have a 3 dimensional rendering of what you're looking at, which is impossible to have with a conventional (single eye) loupe.

7 April 2011, 06:20 AM	#1
CashGap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Blank Location: Romo Posts: 1,465	Best magnification? Currently, I use a no-name headband loupe with a flip-down magnifier. What do you find works well for examining watches, working on bands, etc.? Any pics or specific models welcome. Particularly interested in items used by those of us forty and up who are presbyopic. THANKS

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I use Bausch & Lomb Hastings Triplet in 7x power. Great optics and fantastic for looking at coins as I'm a coin collector. It uses three lenses and runs around $50.00USD!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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7 April 2011, 08:54 AM	#2
Medtech Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West-siide! Watch: it buddy! Posts: 334	I think you have what you need already. The flip down models, single or double, for hobbiests are prob the best for working on stuff. I use a Dermlight scope that I have for work, but it's expensive and overkill for watch tinkering.

7 April 2011, 09:58 AM	#3
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I use a Bausch & Lomb Magna Visor. It comes with different power lenses and costs about $33 at Amazon with no tax or shipping charges.

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RolexWatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: LON HKG SYD Posts: 1,236	You need the LBT in Arizona! j/k

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