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mrb
11-16-2006, 03:47 PM
When does part swithing become detrimental from a collector's viewpoint?
peg leg
11-16-2006, 04:23 PM
must have been a long day.

I'd say judging from the current rail road crowd as long as you at least keep the original smell of the watch you're OK..........

Keith R...
Jon Hanson
11-16-2006, 04:41 PM
the oil smell?
4thdimension
11-16-2006, 05:06 PM
Mr.B,
Part swithing is OK as far as I know. Part switching however(as you know)leads to gobs
of rancorous debate. I respectfully suggest that you will find constructive input from our community if you would be specific about the watch you need restored. Heck, someone here might have the exact part you're looking for!
-Cort
peg leg
11-16-2006, 06:29 PM
MRB............Cort is widely respected on this board (his response back to you is most valid).

Now if I just had a tip for this watch I'd be most happy. (hint regulator).

Keith R...

http://static.flickr.com/54/142137837_01523ceebc.jpg
Greg Frauenhoff
11-16-2006, 11:41 PM
Keith,

If you care to, email me your address and I will send you a spring on approval.
peg leg
11-16-2006, 11:53 PM
done Greg........thanks

Keith R...
Jon Hanson
11-17-2006, 01:08 AM
i probably have a free one around the catacombs if you like
LloydB
11-17-2006, 01:23 AM
Well, you gents are surely quick to offer...

can anyone do the same for a ST Model 5?
I've been looking for 3 years. (there must be
a whip spring collector out there somewhere...)

thanks (I hope) LloydB
Jon Hanson
11-17-2006, 01:30 AM
ST parts all traded, sorry
peg leg
11-17-2006, 01:57 AM
Jon, thanks on my end...........Keith R...
Greg Frauenhoff
11-17-2006, 02:37 AM
Lloyd,

I have a used one handy. Send me an email and I will put it in the mail to you on approval.

Keith,

Your email never arrived at my.
John Pavlik
11-17-2006, 03:15 AM
Loyd,

In my experience with ST Mdl5's is the whip springs, most if not ALL, are broken..... :biggrin: And all replacements are used up...Must have been a problem part for ST.........
Jon Hanson
11-17-2006, 04:40 AM
the point , I believe missed, is the diff bet switching and sympathetic resporation/repair.
Jon Hanson
11-17-2006, 05:02 AM
as far as parts go, as the famous old timer, the late Glenn Liggett used to say, "There is always one more!"
BILL KAPP
11-17-2006, 07:28 AM
HI guys,

Anybody got an 18 size pierced minute hand for a ball hamilton?

Thanks
Greg Frauenhoff
11-17-2006, 08:17 AM
Bill,

I did a quick check but only found an hour hand.

Good luck,
Tom Walker
11-19-2006, 12:04 PM
John,
I agree that Seth Thomas must have had a problem with whip springs. I have a pretty two-tone movement with a tip broken off the spring. I don't remember the model # at the moment. It's sad to learn these parts may be nonexistent because I had hoped to find one someday. Maybe I'll get lucky! I don't have a problem with restoring my watches with the correct parts, but IMO this is different than "switching."
Tom Walker
4thdimension
11-20-2006, 01:30 PM
can anyone do the same for a ST Model 5?. I've been looking for 3 years. (there must be a whip spring collector out there somewhere...)

Lloyd, I took a look in the whip box and did find one. It is yours at no cost if you want, I'll even donate the 39 cents to send it. Er....there's just one little issue I should mention. The regulator screw is broken off in the whip. I have no idea how to extract it(detemper,drill it out, retemper??utrasound, liquid wrench, engrave a new screw slot???). All I would hope for in return would be to know how you actually did it if you do get the screw out. :smile:

Email your address if you like to try.
-Cort