Antique Watchmaker’s Jacot Tool / Tour à Pivoter “1re Qualité” with Original Case

Offered is an authentic antique watchmaker’s Jacot Tool (Tour à Pivoter), a specialized precision tool used for pivot polishing, burnishing, and truing balance staffs and other fine pivots in traditional horology.

A classic piece of old-world watchmaking equipment, likely French or Swiss, housed in its original fitted case and marked:

TOUR A PIVOTER
1re QUALITÉ (First Quality)

This is a beautiful example of an increasingly collectible bench tool, appealing to both practicing watchmakers and horological tool collectors.

Included

• Main Jacot tool frame
• Multiple original arbors/attachments as shown
• Original fitted presentation/storage case
• All components pictured included

Condition

• Antique pre-owned condition with honest age patina
• Mechanisms appear complete and move as intended, though I have not tested for precision use
• Case shows wear consistent with age
• Velvet interior present and attractive
• Please review photos carefully for completeness and condition

About the Tool

Jacot tools were used by traditional watchmakers for:

• Polishing and burnishing pivots
• Truing balance staffs
• Refinishing worn pivots
• Precision finishing work impossible by hand alone

An essential classic bench instrument from the golden age of watchmaking.

Approximate Era

Late 19th to early 20th century (estimate)

A Wonderful Addition For

• Vintage watchmaker tool collectors
• Horological museums/displays
• Traditional repair benches
• Jacot / pivot polishing specialists
• Antique scientific instrument collectors

Carefully packed and shipped insured.

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Item specifics

• Type: Jacot Tool / Tour à Pivoter
• Vintage: Yes
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Likely Switzerland or France
• Original Case: Yes
• Intended Use: Watch Pivot Burnishing/Polishing
• Material: Steel / Brass

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