Magnifying Glass

[speed]

Hi,

Some newbie questions here.

where to buy those magnifying glass (stuck on one eye) commonly use by the watchmaker/technician? is there a proper name for it and the rough cost?

btw, does this thing really magnify a lot, much more than those big magnifying glass (those with a handle type)?

thinking of getting one to examine the details of the rollies more

Thanks.

[tomcatf]

Well is good to have a eye loupe

[Darkangel]

Magnification is 10x only if I am not wrong...

But it's great...at least you will learn to look out for your baby more hehe

[edsonchan]

Can get at JW watch. www.jwwatch.com

[speed]

Thanks guys.

The one at JW looks high end, any idea on the price? I may check it out over weekend.

[Darkangel]

I got mine 15X for $20
Landmark... not branded..

That's cheap...and the link you gave previously...

Even cheaper!!! But hav to ship by the time add up... almost the same price as buying here

[sfugel]

I think it's call a loupe.

[Darkangel]

Dont need to ship la.... plenty available in Singapore... seen a couple in Landmarks

I already have one hahaha...time to buy 1 or 2 more

[SeaRolex]

30X loupe for $20. hahaha.. cheap or not..

[speed]

30X loupe for $20. hahaha.. cheap or not..

got some info on loupe from web. other than magnification, the other factor to consider is nos of lens used, as this affect the picture quality (now i understand why my old magnifying lens (those big round type) can't compare even though its 12x). the recommended is to go for triplet (3 lens) 10x (taken from web), i personnally have not tried.

Dont need to ship la.... plenty available in Singapore... seen a couple in Landmarks

err, sorry, where's Landmarks?

[jazz_samz]

If you search the forum hor.. you would have found my thread that I've started...

http://www.sg-roc.com/showthread.php...ighlight=loupe
The place was recommended to me by Marineguy and triton back then...
Khatena Masood & Sons Trading
I got it at S$25.00 from a shop run by a couple of India Indians that specialises in WATCH repair equiment and tools.. Very reasonable if you ask me comparing price and quality...

[psee]

If you search the forum hor.. you would have found my thread that I've started...

http://www.sg-roc.com/showthread.php...ighlight=loupe
The place was recommended to me by Marineguy and triton back then...
Khatena Masood & Sons Trading
I got it at S$25.00 from a shop run by a couple of India Indians that specialises in WATCH repair equiment and tools.. Very reasonable if you ask me comparing price and quality...

Interesting info. Thks for sharing ... may drop by to see if they have hole-puncher for watch straps ...

[jazz_samz]

They do.. I saw before... they even have those tools, clamps etc...

[Saint]

Why want magnifying???

Stick over the cyclop??? Hahaha

[Darkangel]

Why want magnifying???

Stick over the cyclop??? Hahaha

To really enjoy the beauty of your watch