A watchmaking tool
The Art of Precision
A solid wood box comprising 17 watchmaking tools in which each one has a specific and precise role.
Each watchmaking tool included in your watch kit has been specially designed to make it easier for a novice to learn.
In the Maison Alcée watch kit, some of the tools have been specially developed to make them easier to use for the uninitiated.
Thanks to your watchmaking tools, you will be able to assemble each component of the movement completely until the hands are placed.
Unlike the other watchmaking tools in your kit, the tweezers require a little practice: practice gripping the hands and resting them on the chamois cloth before transporting the precious little Persée components over the workspace!
Thanks to this watch kit, you will be able to carry out maintenance on your desk watch or even minor repairs after a few years of operation.
Each assembly sequence accompanied by the tools present in this beautiful kit offers the opportunity to acquire some of the knowledge of watchmaking know-how.
Watchmaking tool:
Screwdrivers
Among the tools in your watch kit is an assortment of watch screwdrivers governed by a coloured ring according to their size.For each screw reference, you will need to use the right screwdriver to avoid imprecise movements and too much tightening. Four screwdrivers are included in your watch kit. Each watch screwdriver is a tool that has been meticulously thought out and designed for the uninitiated.
Just like the watch components in your high-end box, your screwdrivers are also 100% made in the Franco-Swiss Jura Arc!
Their blades have been specially developed in Copper-Beryllium alloy, unannealed, in order to limit the risk of scratches.
This is the first time that this manufacturing partner has opted for such a solution that will protect your beautiful desktop watch.
Among the tools in your watch kit is an assortment of watch screwdrivers governed by a coloured ring according to their size. For each screw reference, you will need to use the right screwdriver to avoid imprecise movements and too much tightening.
Four screwdrivers are included in your watch kit. Each watch screwdriver is a tool that has been meticulously thought out and designed for the uninitiated.
Just like the watch components in your high-end box, your screwdrivers are also 100% made in the Franco-Swiss Jura Arc!
Their blades have been specially developed in Copper-Beryllium alloy, unannealed, in order to limit the risk of scratches.
This is the first time that this manufacturing partner has opted for such a solution that will protect your beautiful desktop watch.
Watchmaking tool:
The oil picker
The lid of the oil bottle is cleverly designed to be able to be opened or closed with one hand by the watchmaker, providing essential practicality during the assembly of your desk watch.
In addition, your oil picker is a tool with a meticulously calibrated tip, ensuring a precise deposit of the necessary amount of oil on the watch components.
Among the watchmaking tools designed by the Maison, the oil used here is non-polymerizing and viscous enough to stay in place on the axes.
This watchmaking tool is essential for the proper functioning of your beautiful desk watch.
It is crucial to apply the lubricant in the places specified in the book, in order to take care of your desk watch and avoid future repairs.
The lid of the oil bottle is cleverly designed to be able to be opened or closed with one hand by the watchmaker, providing essential practicality during the assembly of your desk watch.
In addition, your oil picker is a tool with a meticulously calibrated tip, ensuring a precise deposit of the necessary amount of oil on the watch components.
Among the watchmaking tools designed by the Maison, the oil used here is non-polymerizing and viscous enough to stay in place on the axes.
This watchmaking tool is essential for the proper functioning of your beautiful desk watch.
It is crucial to apply the lubricant in the places specified in the book, in order to take care of your desk watch and avoid future repairs.
Watchmaking tool: The magnifying glass
The watchmaker’s emblematic tool, commonly known as “microphones” in watchmaking jargon, is a magnifying glass with remarkable properties.
There are various levels of magnification.
The magnifying glass that comes with your watch kit is grade “2.5”, corresponding to the essential working magnifier.
Although it requires some initial training to be correctly positioned on the guiding eye, its use quickly becomes intuitive.
By placing the large diameter of the “microphones” against the eye and opening it wide, then returning to a normal position, the magnifier can be easily adjusted and held in place.
At a distance of about 6 cm from the object to be observed, the sharpness of vision is optimal.
Watchmaking tool:
The chamois
Among your watchmaking tools, the chamois is distinguished by its softness and efficiency.
Made in France from a high-quality microfiber fabric, it embodies the meticulous care taken in every detail of your watchmaking experience.
Your chamois cloth is much more than just a piece of fabric: in watchmaking, it becomes the faithful companion to clean each component with precision and delicacy, thus preserving the beauty and integrity of your beautiful timepiece.
As an essential watchmaking tool, your chamois is a testament to Maison Alcée’s commitment to providing the means to assemble your office watch with the utmost precision and care.
An essential among the watchmaker’s professional tools.
Among your watchmaking tools, the chamois is distinguished by its softness and efficiency. Made in France from a high-quality microfiber fabric, it embodies the meticulous care taken in every detail of your watchmaking experience.
Your chamois cloth is much more than just a piece of fabric: in watchmaking, it becomes the faithful companion to clean each component with precision and delicacy, thus preserving the beauty and integrity of your beautiful timepiece.
As an essential watchmaking tool, your chamois is a testament to Maison Alcée’s commitment to providing the means to assemble your office watch with the utmost precision and care.
An essential among the watchmaker’s professional tools.
Watchmaking tool:
Tweezers
The watchmaker calls it tweezers while writing it in the plural! It is a clamp whose branches stand out. You’ll use it to grab the miniature pieces. With the exception of large components such as the circular legs and the dial, which can be picked up with the fingers, the smaller parts, especially those included in the grey case, will have to be handled with the tweezers.
Unlike the other watchmaking tools in your kit, the tweezers require a little practice: practice gripping the hands and resting them on the chamois cloth before transporting the precious little Persée components over the workspace!
Your tweezers have been selected by Maison Alcée in brass rather than stainless steel, in order to reduce the risk of scratches that could be caused by an inexperienced hand.
The watchmaker calls it tweezers while writing it in the plural! It is a clamp whose branches stand out. You'll use it to grab the miniature pieces. With the exception of large components such as the circular legs and the dial, which can be picked up with the fingers, the smaller parts, especially those included in the grey case, will have to be handled with the tweezers.
Unlike the other watchmaking tools in your kit, the tweezers require a little practice: practice gripping the hands and resting them on the chamois clothbefore transporting the precious little components of Persée over the workspace!Your tweezers have been selected by Maison Alcée in brass rather than stainless steel, in order to reduce the risk of scratches that could be caused by an inexperienced hand.
Watchmaking tool: Finger cots
Among the essential professional tools for any budding watchmaker, finger cots play a crucial role in the preservation of each component. In watchmaking, it is Recommended to work with the latex finger cots threaded on four fingers of each hand: thumb, index finger, middle finger and ring finger. The reason for this requirement is to prevent the natural acidity of the skin from oxidizing the components. This protection also prevents the effect of perspiration that could cause your watchmaking tools or the various parts of your office watch to slip.
Watchmaking tool:
The membrane housing
At the heart of the watchmaking experience is your membrane case, also known as a “membrane case”, a unique and essential watchmaking tool.
The diaphragm housing is used to protect the regulator from any external shocks that may occur, thus ensuring its protection before mounting.
The apprentice watchmaker’s kit will allow you to learn how to assemble your own desktop watch.
This kit is ideal for immersing yourself in the world of watchmaking and Maison Alcée will be happy to accompany you in this singular adventure.
“The professional tools have been thought out down to the smallest detail to ensure that any neophyte can assemble their own timepiece.”
"The enthusiast will receive a very beautiful setting with the 233 components of the movement and exterior, all the watchmaking tools and a beautiful 150-page book."
"In each handcrafted wooden case are 233 components and 17 watchmaking tools."
"In addition to the tools and the booklet, the mechanical movement was developed by Maison Alcée with one of the Best Craftsmen of France and watchmaking professors."
"The boxes contain parts and tools, but also a rich work that transforms the consumer into a craftsman for a few hours"
"The tools and a very detailed booklet are there to help you, step by step, in the creation of your own timepiece signed with your name."
Watchmaking tools for optimal precision
In watchmaking, precision is essential to guarantee the proper functioning and longevity of timepieces such as watches, clocks, clocks, etc. That’s why having a watch kit that includes a complete assortment of precision tools is essential. This allows professional watchmakers to carry out maintenance and repair of your watch parts without the risk of damaging fragile components.
In watchmaking, the quality of the tools in watch kits is essential to be precise, especially when assembling, repairing or maintaining watches or clocks.
In watchmaking, precision is essential to guarantee the proper functioning and longevity of timepieces such as watches, clocks, clocks, etc. That's why having a watch kit that includes a complete assortment of precision tools is essential.
This allows professional watchmakers to carry out maintenance and repair of your watch parts without the risk of damaging fragile components.
In watchmaking, the quality of the tools in watch kits is essential to be precise, especially when assembling, repairing or maintaining watches or clocks.
Maintaining watchmaking tools
The maintenance of your watchmaking tools is essential to ensure their performance and durability. Each tool requires special care to avoid premature wear.
Regular cleaning using soft cloths and non-abrasive products is recommended to remove dust and oil residue, which can impair accuracy during the assembly, maintenance and repair of your watches.
It is also advisable to store your watchmaking tools in a dry environment and away from moisture to prevent corrosion, especially for steel parts.
Owning a kit that includes an assortment of high-quality watchmaking tools, while taking care of the tools, ensures not only their longevity, but also the precision of the movements and the efficiency of all watchmaking operations.
The maintenance of your watchmaking tools is essential to ensure their performance and durability. Each tool requires special care to avoid premature wear.
Regular cleaning using soft cloths and non-abrasive products is recommended to remove dust and oil residue, which can impair accuracy during the assembly, maintenance and repair of your watches.
It is also advisable to store your watchmaking tools in a dry environment and away from moisture to prevent corrosion, especially for steel parts.
Owning a kit that includes an assortment of high-quality watchmaking tools, while taking care of the tools, ensures not only their longevity, but also the precision of the movements and the efficiency of all watchmaking operations.
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