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If you are doing that sort of job then you must have a staking set,use a domed punch to close the hole. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's the idea with the thickness and yes you're right that a micrometer would do the same. I didn't notice that the other tool was tweezer like so it may be that it's a watch hand holding tool rather than as my first thought to measure spring height. See link below for one currenty on sale to allow you to compare and decide for yourself. https://www.esslinger.com/bergeon-30004-brass-watch-hand-holding-tweezers/ Sent from my moto g(6) play using Tapatalk

Welcome, hope you enjoy the site Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome! Your name is kenobe but your pic is skywalker... all I can take from that is that you’re a bit of a fellow SW geek [emoji1787] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you google “hands venus 170” and “aiguilles venus 170” and look at the images, you will see a few options - notably watchesulike and urdelar. You might like to try a few other languages too

Wow, Everyone, thanks for all the input - I appreciate it, to include such speedy replies. Nicklesilver, I will try one of the watch repairers in the list you sent - thanks again. Manodeoro, thanks for your suggestion - I will keep it in mind. I prefer to try and save the original and I hope I did not torpedo it completely. I like the photo you sent. Noirrac1J, hopefully the situation is not that bad as you suggest. I will re-post on here once I find someone to work on it - this may take some time. RyMoeller, yes, the shortcut concern with ebay is a concern. But in fairness, I have not shown the folks at this shop the watch yet, or even a photo. Ironically I served on tanks and armored personnel carriers in the Army wearing this chronograph and never once damaged it - even in a jeep accident where it - and my hand - went through the windshield glass - a thick leather band took the brunt of the impact and the glass shards. But when I tried to take it apart... D

That's pretty impressive. I've serviced two faux Rolex watches in the past- won't do anymore though. I've come to the realization that good watches will respond well to service while sketchy ones usually don't. They just soak up all my time and rarely get the result I'm aiming for. Sometimes a straight movement swap will work though. It's a pity used Rolexes appreciate the way they do too- it keeps all those people who want a Rolex, but cannot afford to part with $8 to $10k, in the counterfeit market.

Welcome Ken, Enjoy the forum.

Thank you for your introduction and welcome to this friendly forum.