As soon as the rooms of the newly built Minsk Watch Factory were ready, production equipment was installed. Assembly and machining workshops were set up first, with the assembly workshop being the most prepared for work. It was already equipped with such workstations and prepared tools.
Here you see a watchmaker’s desk. In the 1950s, watchmakers at our factory assembled the first watches at such desks. The armrests made work more comfortable, preventing the elbows from pressing against sharp table edges, and also saved space – important for a master with many tools. Assembly required a microscope for precision work. Working with miniature mechanisms also demanded proper lighting to ensure comfort and protect eyesight.
Standard lamps were unsuitable, as their harsh light created unwanted shadows and caused eye strain. A wide lamp with soft, diffused light worked best. On the watchmaker’s desk, there were also tweezers, screwdrivers, stands, and other tools.