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matthew_r · 2 October 2021, 04:14 PM

Hi all!

I am in the market for a set of calipers. After doing some research, it seems Mitutoyo and Starrett are highly rated. Does anyone have experience with either of these brands or others? Please do share your thoughts!

Speedbird-1 · 2 October 2021, 04:50 PM

What are you measuring?

Old Expat Beast · 2 October 2021, 05:16 PM

From experience, if it's for measuring watches (case, lug width, length, etc) as a hobby, just get the $8 plastic kind that will measure at a glance, and forever, to within .25 of a mm. The battery-powered digital type will die after a couple of years.

Andad · 2 October 2021, 05:18 PM

I use st/st Mitutoyo calipers at work. They are ok to 0.01mm.

For checking watches etc. plastic calipers at 0.1mm are good enough and won’t scratch.

Quick pix.

I have replacement batteries Adam.

E.

Old Expat Beast · 2 October 2021, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Andad

I have replacement batteries Adam.

E.

So did I, but the thing still died after two changes

Speedbird-1 · 2 October 2021, 05:45 PM

No batteries req'd.
$25 from Walmart.

Andad · 2 October 2021, 06:08 PM

The plastic calipers are $8.00, free freight and come with a spare battery.

I thought that would appeal to you Scots?

Andad · 2 October 2021, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

So did I, but the thing still died after two changes

That seems strange Adam mine have been on the original batteries since I bought them.

I have a few pairs of calipers with the old engraved scales but find them hard to read at my age.

The dial scales look ok.

SearChart · 2 October 2021, 06:53 PM

Mitutoyo only for me.

Aquaholic_user · 2 October 2021, 07:29 PM

I prefer starrett, mitutoyo is great as well.

Sent from my balloon knot

Spectre38 · 3 October 2021, 02:09 AM

Mitutoyo, Starrett and Brown & Sharpe... all quality tools.

Tools · 3 October 2021, 02:33 AM

Starrett is the Cadillac of machinist tools, made in the USA since the 1800's.

Mitutoyo is the Japanese version, founded in the early 1900's.

You can't go wrong with either brand.

Dr.Stu · 3 October 2021, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andad

I use st/st Mitutoyo calipers at work. They are ok to 0.01mm.

For checking watches etc. plastic calipers at 0.1mm are good enough and won’t scratch.

Quick pix.

I have replacement batteries Adam.

E.

I have the same exact one as in the pic. I keep an extra battery in a compartment in the plastic case.

Used about 5+ years with no problems. (Now watch, it'll probably die tomorrow.)

matthew_r · 3 October 2021, 11:55 AM

Thank you for all the feedback!

2 October 2021, 04:14 PM	#1
matthew_r "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: USA Watch: 114200 Posts: 72	Calipers Hi all! I am in the market for a set of calipers. After doing some research, it seems Mitutoyo and Starrett are highly rated. Does anyone have experience with either of these brands or others? Please do share your thoughts!

2 October 2021, 06:08 PM	#7
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,962	The plastic calipers are $8.00, free freight and come with a spare battery. I thought that would appeal to you Scots? __________________ E

3 October 2021, 02:09 AM	#11
Spectre38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Paul Location: Out West Watch: and be amazed. Posts: 1,552	Mitutoyo, Starrett and Brown & Sharpe... all quality tools. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro Grouch Curmudgeons

3 October 2021, 02:33 AM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,160	Starrett is the Cadillac of machinist tools, made in the USA since the 1800's. Mitutoyo is the Japanese version, founded in the early 1900's. You can't go wrong with either brand. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 October 2021, 04:50 PM	#2
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,150	What are you measuring?

2 October 2021, 07:29 PM	#10
Aquaholic_user "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Rich Location: US Posts: 487	I prefer starrett, mitutoyo is great as well. Sent from my balloon knot

3 October 2021, 11:55 AM	#14
matthew_r "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: USA Watch: 114200 Posts: 72	Thank you for all the feedback!

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