Vintage Swartchild & Co "Triumph" 8mm Watchmakers Lathe Set + Collet Kit

Description:
Up for sale is a stunning, premium precision watchmaking and clock restoration setup. This is a genuine Swartchild & Co. "Triumph" 8mm watchmakers lathe, manufactured under contract by the legendary German firm Lorch, Schmidt & Co. to the standard American Webster-Whitcomb (WW) profile [search].This setup features a beautiful, bright nickel-plated finish and comes securely mounted on its original wooden bench baseplate. Please note: No motor is included with this set.What’s Included:

• Swartchild Triumph Frame: Premium 8mm prismatic flat bed rail, crisply stamped on the end profile with the maker's mark. Features the integrated cast pedestal mount fixed to a solid wood workbench block.
• Headstock: Clean, smooth-spinning 8mm WW headstock with its original indexing pulley wheels.
• Tailstock: Includes the highly sought-after matching nickel-plated runner tailstock assembly.
• Tool Rest Base: Includes the correct flip-over style tool rest holder clamped to the bed framework.
• Premium Main Collet Kit (15 Pieces): A beautifully sorted, high-utility starter set featuring an unbroken sequence of micro-sizes that watchmakers love. Includes sizes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, and 20.
• THE BONUS SHOWSTOPPER SIZES: This package specifically includes the rare and highly prized No. 32 (1/8") collet, allowing you to instantly chuck standard, off-the-shelf imperial metal rods from local hardware stores.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a gorgeous bright patina. Mechanical components slide, lock, and move precisely along the bed rail. Because it comes complete with the headstock, tailstock, tool rest, and a massive array of collets, it is an incredibly complete kit—just add your own belt drive or motor system to get turning.

Location: Perth, WA. Local pickup preferred. Happy to pack securely if the buyer wants to arrange an interstate courier.