Description
Description
Glardon-Vallorbe Balance Wheel Escapement Files are Swiss made precision tools designed for watchmakers and fine metalwork. These files feature square handles and a distinctive curved surface on the cut side — similar in shape to barrette files, tapered to a point with a safe (uncut) top, but with a convex cutting face rather than a flat one. This profile makes them especially suited for working on balance wheels and escapement components.
All length measurements are taken from the tip to the end of the cut and do not include the tang or handle. Measurements of width and thickness are given at the thickest point.
Glardon-Vallorbe uses a grading system numbered 0 (coarsest) to 10 (finest). The higher the cut number, the finer the tooth pattern. Cut 10 is an extremely fine cut, rated at 156 lines per square centimeter, and is used by watchmakers for polishing pivots and balance wheels. These files are also commonly referred to as watchmakers files.
Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss made files are manufactured to precise production standards using a combination of machine cutting and hand craftsmanship. They are made from heat-tempered chrome alloy steel, producing accurate, long-lasting cutting performance trusted by professional watchmakers worldwide.
Features
- Curved cutting surface on the cut side — distinguishes from flat barrette files
- Safe (uncut) top edge for controlled, precise filing
- Tapered to a point for access to fine escapement components
- Square handle for secure grip during detail work
- Heat-tempered chrome alloy steel construction
- Cut 10 rated at 156 lines per square centimeter — ideal for polishing pivots and balance wheels
- Swiss made to precise production standards
Specifications
| Length of Cut | 35 mm / 1.37″ |
|---|---|
| Width × Thickness | 2.9 mm × 1.2 mm |
| Handle Style | Square |
| Measurement Method | Tip to end of cut; tang not included |
| Cut Grading Scale | 0 (coarsest) – 10 (finest) |
| Material | Heat-tempered chrome alloy steel |
| Country of Origin | Switzerland |
Available Options
| Part | Cut | Cut Description |
|---|---|---|
| LE3026-35-4 | 4 | Fine |
| LE3026-35-6 | 6 | Extra Fine |
| LE3026-35-10 | 10 | XXX-Fine — 156 lines/cm², for polishing pivots and balance wheels |
Specifications
- Brand
- Glardon-Vallorbe
- Part
- LE3026-35-4
- Type
- Files
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Dimensions
- 6.25 in x 0.1 in x 0.1 in
- Length
- 6.25 in
- Width
- 0.1 in
- Height
- 0.1 in
- Length of Cut
- 35 mm / 1.37″
- Width × Thickness
- 2.9 mm × 1.2 mm
- Handle Style
- Square
- Measurement Method
- Tip to end of cut; tang not included
- Cut Grading Scale
- 0 (coarsest) – 10 (finest)
- Material
- Heat-tempered chrome alloy steel
