Introduction — The watchmaker's hammer is the central striking tool of the watchmaker's bench. with a varnished wooden handle and a compact metal head, this hammer covers most everyday needs. It is used to drive pins, knock out a spring bar, rivet a metal bracelet link or correct a slightly deformed case.
Product overview
The head is machined from heat-treated steel offering a hard outer skin and a ductile core: it is this dual treatment that prevents the striking edge from chipping after several hundred impacts. The opposite end is slightly domed to act as a centre punch when no dedicated pin punch is at hand.
Technical specifications
- Overall length: 140 mm
- Head diameter: 22 mm
- Head material: heat-treated steel
- Handle material: varnished hardwood
- Weight: ≈ {'95 g' if pro else '75 g'}
- Origin: Europe
- Compatibility: 0.7–1.5 mm pins, {g['sb']}, rivets
When to use it
It is used for fitting split pins, riveting metal bracelets, removing a stuck axle, levelling links and any routine bench operation requiring controlled striking.
How to use
- Rest the part on a stable support, ideally a brass or technical-plastic block.
- Hold the hammer near the head for short precise strikes, or at the end of the handle for wider strokes.
- Pre-locate the pin by hand, then deliver two or three sharp blows.
- Check progress after each blow and rotate the part if needed.
- Finish flush, never proud of the case edge.
Quality and origin
Every hammer is inspected individually. The handle is hand-varnished and secured by a metal ferrule. The head is sourced from European steel mills.
FAQ
Can I use it to open a case-back?
No. That calls for a knife or back tool. The hammer is only for striking an intermediate tool.
How do I avoid marking the case?
Always interpose a pin punch or a brass punch between hammer and case.
Is the handle replaceable?
Yes, by removing the ferrule. Any standard tapered watchmaker hammer handle will fit.
This reference — Watchmaker hammer – metal head — is part of our watch-tooling catalogue, aimed both at the informed end-user and at the independent repairer. All our products ship from our European warehouse with a short lead time; orders placed before 2 p.m. on a working day are usually handed to the carrier the same day. We pay special attention to packing: every tool is wedged in bubble wrap or a fitted carton to avoid any mark in transit. If you are unsure about compatibility with your watch, please email our technical desk with brand, model and lug width in millimetres: we reply within 24 working hours.
We also stock a complete range of complementary consumables: spring-bar assortments, split-pin sets, Viton-grade o-rings, polishing compounds and SR, CR or LR format batteries. Those references can be added to your cart to share shipping cost. Our logistics favours recycled cardboard packaging and our plastic boxes are returnable when applicable. A watchmaker investing in tooling does so for several years: our products are picked accordingly, with a brief that prioritises manufacturing consistency over the cheapest price.
Every order leaves the warehouse with a clear paper invoice and the appropriate customs documentation when shipping outside the European Union. Returns are accepted within fourteen days as required by European consumer law, provided the product is returned unused in its original packaging. Our technical support remains available after delivery and can guide you through your first installation by e-mail, with photographs if you wish; this complimentary follow-up is part of the value we attach to every tool we sell, regardless of unit price. We also welcome suggestions for new references that you would like to find in our catalogue.
