Watch Hands Setting Tool | Peek Stakes 3 & 4 Needle Repair Kit
Watch Hands Setting Tool | Peek Stakes 3 & 4 Needle Repair Kit
Watch Hands Setting Tool – Peek Stakes 3 & 4 Needle Repair Kit
Precision meets practicality with this Watch Hands Setting Tool — a professional-grade watchmaker's essential designed to fit hour, minute, and second hands with accuracy and ease. Whether you're a seasoned watch technician or a dedicated hobbyist, this Peek Stakes tool gives you the control and confidence to handle delicate watch hands without scratching or damaging the dial surface.
Key Features
- Traceless Needle Tips: Engineered from high-quality Peek (Polyether ether ketone) plastic to set hands cleanly without leaving marks on the dial or hands.
- Compatible with 3 & 4 Needle Watches: Designed to work with both three-hand and four-hand watch configurations.
- 10 Interchangeable Tips: Includes 10 precision-fitted Peek traceless needle tips with aperture sizes ranging from 0.3 mm to 2.1 mm — available in 10 models to accommodate a wide range of watch calibers.
- Durable Construction: Built from robust plastic materials that can withstand the demands of repeated daily professional use.
- Ergonomic Design: Comfortable grip for steady, accurate hand placement during watch assembly and repair.
- Ideal Gift for Watchmakers: A thoughtful and practical gift for hobbyist or professional watch repairers.
Specifications
- Material: Peek (Polyether ether ketone) Plastic
- Needle Tip Aperture Sizes: 0.3 mm – 2.1 mm
- Number of Tips Included: 10
- Available Models: 10
- Compatibility: 3-needle and 4-needle watch movements
Who Is This For?
This hands setting tool is perfect for:
- Professional watchmakers and jewelers
- Watch repair hobbyists and enthusiasts
- Students in horology and watch-repair training programs
- Anyone who enjoys servicing, restoring, or assembling timepieces
For further guidance on watch repair techniques and horological craftsmanship, the Smithsonian Institution's horology collection is an excellent reference for understanding precision watchmaking history and tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Watch Hands Setting Tool – Peek Stakes used for?
A: This watch hands setting tool is used to precisely place and seat hour, minute, and second hands onto watch movements during assembly or repair. The traceless Peek needle tips ensure no scratches or marks are left on the dial or hands during the process.
Q: What aperture sizes do the needle tips cover?
A: The tool includes 10 interchangeable Peek traceless needle tips with aperture sizes ranging from 0.3 mm to 2.1 mm, making it compatible with a wide variety of watch calibers and hand shaft diameters.
Q: Is this tool suitable for both 3-hand and 4-hand watches?
A: Yes. The Peek Stakes Hands Setting Tool is specifically designed to work with both three-needle and four-needle watch configurations, making it a versatile addition to any watch repair toolkit.
Q: What material are the needle tips made from?
A: The needle tips are crafted from Peek (Polyether ether ketone) plastic — a high-performance engineering material known for its strength, durability, and non-marring properties, ensuring safe contact with delicate watch components.