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SSkutt50 replied to the thread Waltham Balance Spring Stud Question.This is a real pain in the neck. Not only balance cocks but any bridge/cock that does not enter easily. I try to test-fit any...
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SSkutt50 replied to the thread Waltham Balance Spring Stud Question.Congratulations. Job well done! Do you have good swing? You could expect some 280 degrees and above....... I think this is the answer...
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SSkutt50 replied to the thread Method of Pocket Watch Crown Attachment and Removal?.Split stem does exist. It is normally found on wrist watches where the movement is removed from the front. There are also some movements...
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SSkutt50 replied to the thread Waltham Balance Spring Stud Question.When the stud is in as far as it goes, how much clearance do you have of the hairspring VS the balance cock? Perhaps it is a...
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SSkutt50 replied to the thread Waltham Balance Spring Stud Question.Sometimes the stud can be quite difficult to fit. Often one can tell if you need to push it out with some force when removing it. Start...
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SSkutt50 replied to the thread Method of Pocket Watch Crown Attachment and Removal?.I have never seen this before. Look closely at where the stem enters the crown. If threaded you should be able to see the beginning of...
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SSkutt50 replied to the thread Method of Pocket Watch Crown Attachment and Removal?.1 - Square crowns I have come across are either pressed in or sometimes soldered. 2 - I have not seen any round stems that are not...
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SSkutt50 replied to the thread Waltham Balance Spring Stud Question.What is the problem?
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SSkutt50 replied to the thread Waltham Balance Spring Stud Question.This is a good question. I have wondered about this slot myself and tried to use it for turning the stud to adjust the hairspring, as...
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SSkutt50 replied to the thread 1955 Bulova wrist watch question.The deeper scratches needs some fine grit papers e.g. 800 or 1200 to be removed. If you use polish only, the scratches will show as...
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SSkutt50 replied to the thread Timing screws and their adjustment--a question.That was one of the things discussed in the Elgin Mainspring document linked to above.
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SSkutt50 replied to the thread American balance [Waltham] Balance staff source.Could it possibly have some damage from before? You must have hit the punch quite hard to break the sprockets....... I did similar for...
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SSkutt50 replied to the thread American balance [Waltham] Balance staff source.That is bad news. I don't want to discourage you but, what did you do? I find these wheels rather sturdy. They can take quite some...
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SSkutt50 replied to the thread American balance [Waltham] Balance staff source.Check the openings in the balance wheel. you can have bent sprockets from when you removed the hub/balance staff. This can often be...
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SSkutt50 replied to the thread American balance [Waltham] Balance staff source.I am in the habit of testing in steps after having replaced a balance staff. First step is to test the balance and arbor to make sure...
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