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I am repairing an old Elgin Pocket Watch and need to replace the 3rd wheel jewel. I have removed the old jewel and it measures .28 by 2.0mm. It is burnished in, and i have all the right tools to replace it in the plate. I need to know the best place to purchase a single jewel and not loose an arm and leg.

 

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If you can find a place that sells them cheaply let me know.

I just recently spent £10.95 to buy a pack of 3 jewels for a pocket watch I'm repairing, but they are friction fit not rubbed in.

I just recently purchased a lot of moment parts with one of the main reason being I can salvage the jewels to use for future repairs, in other movements.

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If you can find a place that sells them cheaply let me know.
I just recently spent £10.95 to buy a pack of 3 jewels for a pocket watch I'm repairing, but they are friction fit not rubbed in.
I just recently purchased a lot of moment parts with one of the main reason being I can salvage the jewels to use for future repairs, in other movements.

I agree totally. Where are all those Seitz jewels NOS

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