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    That's great have fun.
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    You are quite welcome we like to help! The hook doesn't appear to be broken , however I would clean up those very rough spots. As far as lubrication you would probably get a different answer from 10 different people. The springs come with somekind of lubricant from the factory, to keep them from rusting. I put a bit of grease in the barrel (more is not better) & if I am using a mainspring winder I put some with my finger to make the spring transfer over to the barrel easier .
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    You can also at the barrel arbor the hook will only hook one way.
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    Was this under the balance cock? If it was I have seen something like this before on an american watch . I believe it was to keep the balance stem up just a bit. I know the watch woulden't work without it. I doubt it was factory installed
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    Wow!! What else can I say
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    Porcelain Clock

    TimFitz replied to Murt's topic in Clock Corner

    You are truly amazing with all your knowledge of timepieces.
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    Here is what I Use 1. Empty 1gal. jug 2. 1/2 gal.of distilled water 3. add 6 ounces of industrial ammonia 4. 2 1/2 oz. Murphy's Oil soap 5. 1/2 oz. cascade dish washer soap. Mix well I won't go into what is in these products that mimics what is in the chemicals they sell at the watch repair places. For one I don't remember , second , I don't want to be scolded for getting them wrong. I put them in my ultrasonic cleaner, ( except for balance wheel & the pallet assembly) because of the jewels) , run a cycle , take the parts & use a soft tooth br
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    Yes you sure can. I will post it here later. I'm reassembling that pocket watch I showed photos of
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    Hi Great to have you with us !
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    This my cause outrage with the purists out there, "i'm sorry if it does" I use a ultrasonic cleaner with a recipe that was given to me by an old watch repair guy. He thought the really expensive cleaner & rinse solutions were a waste of money. Because I clean perhaps one or two pocket watches each month, i agree. I cleaned a Hampden 18s P/W today with my solution and it was really dirty being 100 years old, and all. It turned out great as usual. I rinse with alcohol Do you agree?
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    Hi John nice to meet you
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    You came to the right Place Marc
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    Have you tried a pin vice?
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    Welcome Molnar
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    Welcome Hayley That is the first one I have ever seen except on the "Antiques Road Show", hope you get it up and running without too much trouble. Please keep us up to date. T
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    Welcome to the best forums on the Net
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    I have one a #8 I believe I got it from Esslinger , It does the job
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    Thanks for clearing that up. So as " rodabod " said , a slotting file.
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    You can sure find them on Ebay, all over the place. Just search Ebay for P/W crystals & type in the size in mm
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    It sounds like your trying to clean up screw threads is that correct? Or the slot for installing the screw?
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    TimFitz replied to Mac's topic in Introduce Yourself Here

    Great to have you here!
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    Clearly not my most flattering photo.
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    Sorry, the eye pieces come in different magnification strength I prefer #7 , I also have a #10 but the focal length is to short for normal use. Also the the higher the magnification the higher the price , and the glass lenses are more expensive than the plastic ones they sell. The plastic ones scratch easily.
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    I would include an Optivisor with a # 7, I'm old and would be lost without one. Splurge and buy the best screwdrivers you can afford. ( you will be sorry if you don't)
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