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mikeflstfi replied to the thread American balance [Waltham] Balance staff source.From what I’ve read, the hub is riveted to the balance wheel. In knocking it out, I think I broke the rivet and am not sure if it can be...
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mikeflstfi replied to the thread American balance [Waltham] Balance staff source.Update and not so fun learning situation. I tried to remove the friction staff, but I didn't select the correct size die plate hole in...
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Here’s mine
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My bench, made from Ikea parts. For finding lost screws..I use a 16 inch double magnet.... Not losing them is just down to more time at...
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mikeflstfi replied to the thread American balance [Waltham] Balance staff source.Thank you. The jewels are okay after inspection and I believe it was old debris that ground them down. I bought this movement unworking...
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mikeflstfi reacted to Skutt50's post in the thread American balance [Waltham] Balance staff source with
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richiec's advise is important. It is not common to see balance pivots worn down to the point of needing a replaecment. You might want... -
mikeflstfi reacted to richiec's post in the thread American balance [Waltham] Balance staff source with Like.
Measuring the pivots will narrow your search, check the jewels closely for wear or cracks.
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Hi folks. I've been diving deep into my Waltham 1899 7j Traveler and I've found that the pivots on the balance staff are very worn. This...
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mikeflstfi reacted to gmorse's post in the thread Having issues with installing balance spring and making it work. with Like.
Hi ZacharyII, It isn't usually done on removal but more often on reassembly, hence the earlier comments on ensuring that the pivots are...
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I'll bet that's not his real picture and his whole profile may be fake.
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mikeflstfi reacted to IMATOOL's post in the thread Hamilton advice for an absolute beginner with Like.
Elgin 291 7 jewel - Running. Maybe this would be the place to start by taking it apart and putting it back together (hopefully...
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mikeflstfi reacted to richiec's post in the thread Hamilton advice for an absolute beginner with Like.
I would buy a running movement to see if you can disassemble and clean it and still have it run, just my 2 cents.
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I made this a few decades ago to hang up my everyday carry watch each night: My point in showing it is that I had to add the wire in...
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A Railroad Inspired Watch holder for my Dads 1959 Hamilton 992b in its original model 15 Stainless Steel case
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Hi John, For a broader discussion on lubrication, without any commercial overtones, this document by the BHI is worth reading...
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