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    French Carriage Clock Running Fast

    Thanks David!
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    French Carriage Clock Running Fast

    Guys, Thanks for your insights. Since its not the mainspring, i'll take a closer look at where I'm losing power. I don't know how it ran before I serviced it. As far as the hairspring goes, i'll check if an extra coil is hooked. Thanks Again!! -Steve
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    French Carriage Clock Running Fast

    Hello, I have a French carriage clock that is running too fast. I have performed a cleaning, burnished the pivots, etc., adjusted the balance but to no avail still runs fast. I have a couple of questions: 1. I think that the mainspring was possibly replaced by the previous owner. Can anyone...
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    Do Seiko Watches contain Radium

    Thank you all for your answers! Best Regards, Steve
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    Do Seiko Watches contain Radium

    Can anyone tell me if the Seiko watches manufactured in the 1960's onward used radium for the lume on the dial and hands?
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    Clips to Hold Jewels in Place

    Thanks Glen!
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    Clips to Hold Jewels in Place

    Can somebody tell me what the proper name is for those circular clips that have like 3 fingers which hold cap jewels in place? They are typically used for the balance jewels. I have lost one for a Seiko movement and need to figure out where i can buy one, but not sure what they are called...
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    How to Let Down Seiko Movement?

    Thanks Guys! I have not done an alarm watch before, so i'm a little apprehensive to go further. I have done Bulova 23 jewel automatics before successfully. I guess this will be another learning experience. Doug - Why did you say things get much tougher? I mean, what in particular?
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    How to Let Down Seiko Movement?

    Does anyone know how i can let down the mainspring in a Seiko 4006-6037 movement? I don't see a click in the movement. Thanks, Steve
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    Bulova Cap Jewel Removal

    Thank you!
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    Bulova Cap Jewel Removal

    Hello, Can anyone tell me how to remove the brass clip that holds the jewel into place? And if i do remove the clamp, can it be reused? Thanks, Steve
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    Polishing Watch Hands

    Thanks to all for your good comments!
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    Polishing Watch Hands

    Hello, Does anyone have any links to what the best practices are for polishing watch hands? What chemicals and related cleaning materials to use for getting the best possible results? Thanks and Best Regards, Steve
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    Mainspring Winder for Swiss Alarm Clocks

    Hi! Can anyone tell me if a K&D #128 mainspring winder arbors fit the mainsprings found in swiss alarm clocks such as Looping, ImHof, etc. Thanks! -Steve
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    How to remove jewels from bridge plates

    I'm working on a Bunn Special movement. My intent was to detail the plates using a cotton rag charged with a small amount of simichrome. The plates are silver in color - perhaps somebody knows the type of finish metal. I already polished what I could and it looks excellent except for the areas...
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    How to remove jewels from bridge plates

    Hello, I would like to remove the jewels that are mounted on the plate(s) with the intent of bringing back the finish on the plates. I cannot do a good job shining up the plates with the jewel assembly(s) in place. I removed the two screws holding the jewel assembly in place. However it seems...
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    How to clean Cap Jewels

    Do you use pegwood before cleaning in ultasonic?
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    How to clean Cap Jewels

    Does anyone know how to clean a cap jewel properly? I think that some of the repair books say to just replace them however for current times this isn't practical. Thanks, Steve
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    Roller Jewel on Balance and One Dip

    Thank you all for your good input! Best Regards, Steve
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    Roller Jewel on Balance and One Dip

    Hello, Does anyone know if dipping a balance into One Dip will affect the roller jewel on the balance? My understanding is that the roller jewel is attached to the balance with shellac. Will the One Dip dissolve the shellac and thus cause the roller jewel to become unattached to the balance...
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