Bulova inspection microscope is designed for watchmaking, and precision machining. Basically, it's a long working distance a microscope that can be positioned at any angle to point to observe a small part being machined. This tool can be utilized for gear cutting, drilling, and precision cutting operations.
It is so normal to have a beat-up inspection microscope mounting base because it sits right on the machining table, and close to the cutting area.
Bulova inspection microscope focused on a lathe for turning small parts