Watch Hand Press Guide

Update 2: I added a model that does not have a recess on the bottom so it won't interfere with some movement holders.

Update 1: I added a guide with a larger hole if your press tool is a bit fatter. "Hand Press Guide - Oversized Hole.stl" has a 6.75mm hole diameter, which should be good for pressers that are 6.5-6.6mm.

This one is for you watch modders or watchmakers. I personally like using this tool versus using an inexpensive, spring loaded tool with poorly-made tips. If you are like me, you've already invested some money in Horotec and/or Bergeon press tools anyway so you know you have good ones, but it is sometimes difficult to press straight down by eye. This guide will help you do that.

The base is large enough for most movement holders. I have a 3D printed movement holder that I've standardized on that is 40mm OD. This tool has a 41mm recess that holds that movement holder still. It should be out of the way of whatever movement holder you are using.

I have tried it with the