WatchTech

I have some old watches I'd like to take apart and play with. I'm looking for the kind of magnifier that has the wire to fit on ones head. Two questions: 1) Are there standard magnifying strengths (10x, etc.)? 2) Are there any particular brands I should l... 

a 5x loupe I got at the hardware store. I can hold it with my eye socket long enough to see what I want. I have a smaller folding 10x but it strictly hand held.

...but it is very difficult to keep from falling out of my socket. I want something that I can have on for an hour at a time. I'm not even sure what the magnification level is, but that part is fine...

Easy view, wide f makes all visual brighter Attached to iPhone and it makes great macro lens Not cheap , around 500$

...I just want something decent for $50-100. Maybe I will take a flyer on something from Amazon if I can return it...

If it is difficult to keep your loupe in your eye they have also this: And so much more. Br, Dirk ...  

...this is what I am looking for. I used one in a NY Horological Society watchmaking class once. I just wasn't sure of what the good brands are. I will do a search...

Much more comfortable and variable lenses for different tasks I use mine all the time — 10x is rarely needed, and this work with or w/o eyeglasses. Cazalea ...  

...I would be pulling apart movements, changing batteries, etc. Is this truly enough magnification for that sort of thing?

Semi-professional watch tinkerer and restorer (not claiming to be a watch maker) Cazalea ...  

attaches and can flip up or down for additional monociular magnification. Love Optivisor!

I thoroughly recommend one.

You wear thick eyeglasses?

You can wear with and/or without if you’re nearsighted as I am. I can’t speak for farsighted folks.

Many in the trade use ASCO eyeglasses, they are available in various strengths, 2x, 2.5x, 3x, 5x 10x etc The 10x was developed for hairspring and escapement work not general work. The ASCO lenses are also available in a blue tint to the lens which many fi...