Introduction — The interchangeable-tip pin punch is the all-rounder of any watch toolbox. Its cylindrical brass body holds two hardened-steel tips of different diameters (0.8 and 1.0 mm) stored inside the handle.
Product overview
The tool drives out a stuck watch pin or spring bar with a light watchmaker's hammer tap, swapping the tip according to hole diameter. The knurled handle ensures a sure grip even with damp fingers.
Technical specifications
- Body material: solid brass
- Tips: hardened steel, Ø 0.8 mm and Ø 1.0 mm
- Storage: tips housed in the handle
- Overall length: 110 mm
- Weight: 28 g
- Origin: Europe
- Compatibility: 0.7-1.1 mm pins
When to use it
It is used to dismantle a split-pin metal bracelet, extract a seized spring bar, or take apart a vintage chronograph case whose axles are force-fitted.
How to use
- Unscrew the handle to access the spare tips.
- Pick the tip matching the hole diameter.
- Screw it into the tool head.
- Rest the tip on the pin and keep it perpendicular.
- Strike two or three sharp blows with a light {g['hammer']}.
Quality and origin
Tool made in Europe, supplied with the two main tips. The brass body offers enough mass to transmit the strike without risking a cracked lug. The hardened steel tips are end-ground so they do not mark.
FAQ
Can I order finer tips?
Yes, Ø 0.6 mm and Ø 1.2 mm tips are available separately as spare parts.
How do I avoid bending a tip?
Stay strictly perpendicular; even a slight angle bends the tip on the first blow.
Can it be used without a hammer?
For loose pins, yes, by hand pressure. For most cases a light hammer tap is required.
This reference — Watch pin punch – interchangeable tips — 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.
