Rolex 59(CS) movement repair

[MartinCRC]

I posted this over in Wrist Watches but perhaps it is better placed here! I have been working on an old Tudor Oyster watch dating from the 1940's and fitted with the Rolex 59(CS) movement, discussed in another thread and illustrated here:

http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-...wk&Rolex_59_SC

In undoing the screw securing the crown wheel (centre top on the photograph in the link above), the screw head sheared off from the threaded part. Can anyone tell me where I might source a replacement screw and perhaps provide advice on removing the threaded part of the screw from the barrel bridge.

Many thanks

Martin

 

[guychampeau]

of course you are aware that it was most likely a left-hand thread...a sharp graver inserted into the shaft may help you to reverse(back) the threads out..i have done this in the past to great success.....alum works well too...see past "threads"....there should be nothing unique about finding a new screw...i you can't get one from a supplier going through an assortment will usually produce one...

 

[mrbill]

Martin, see response in "Wrist Watch" board.