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DML Clocks
04-29-2005, 01:15 PM
I have a Herchede Grand Prize mantel clock that has a platform balance made by Recta watch co.
11 jewels. My question is does anyone make a replacement balance staff for this?
Thanks David

DML Clocks
04-29-2005, 01:15 PM
I have a Herchede Grand Prize mantel clock that has a platform balance made by Recta watch co.
11 jewels. My question is does anyone make a replacement balance staff for this?
Thanks David

gre406
04-29-2005, 03:35 PM
David...any numbers on the platform? Does it look something this these?

http://userweb.nni.com/gre406/platform.jpg

DML Clocks
04-29-2005, 11:41 PM
Thanks George,
No it is brass and no numbers except for Recta Watch Co. 11 Jewels, I will post a picture tonight for you to look at.
Thanks David Lewis

gre406
05-02-2005, 07:53 AM
David......I found another Recta, 11 jewel with gold plates with the number BEF 26. Is that the one?

DML Clocks
05-02-2005, 01:35 PM
George, it could be I have some pictures but I could not get them to post,it measures 2.255 mm across and 3.855 mm long and the shaft extends 8.63 mm down with a 7 leaf pinion. I will try to email the pics to you directly if I can, George you don't know how happy I will be if that is the right one, I have spent the last 2 days trying to make a balance staff to fit, I have made 4 attempts and tonight I finish the 4 one and it came so close to fitting, every time I get to the last pivot and I cement it in a hollow brass holder, I break of the pivot trying to get it down to .015 mm. It is about time to get the straight jacket out....
Thanks David Lewis

gre406
05-02-2005, 02:17 PM
David...I emailed you about the one I saw today. I will post your photos just in case someone else might have an idea.

http://userweb.nni.com/gre406/recta1.jpg
http://userweb.nni.com/gre406/recta2.jpg