Collection: Hands removal and refitting

Watch hand tools

Because watch hands are pushed onto their posts, taking them off and putting them back each needs a dedicated tool, so the dial stays unmarked and the hands sit straight.

Removal

A hand-removing tool slides under the hand and lifts it vertically. Put a protective sheet on the dial beforehand to avoid marks.

Refitting

To refit, a hand-setting tool presses the tube of the hand down with a matching tip, leaving the hand seated and parallel to the dial.

Questions we often get

Is it possible to remove hands by hand? Possible, but it is the easiest way to scratch the dial or bend a hand.

What is the order for refitting? Hour hand first, minute hand second, seconds last. Set them all at twelve so they meet when they should.