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I bought a broken pocket watch to fix from ebay. It has a missing glass and missing hands and wasn’t running. I dismantled it all, and the only issue I have found is a broken pivot on the escape wheel. It’s a Mahlen watch. No numbers on the movement as far as I can tell. The base plate is 48.8mm - 19’’’ I think - and the wheel itself is about 7.7mm in diameter, with the pivot being about 4.8mm (I added a bit on due to the broken off bit) How can I source a new part? The hands and glass I’m sure I can manage. -
Quick update. Both the barrel and the cover were bent. I did manage to strengthen them. The arbor seems to spin freely. The amplitude is still the same, at 49 its around 217-222. I was expecting some improvement. Will check again in 24 and 48h. -
By Neverenoughwatches · Posted
Good for you Ross, its nice when that happens, I've never tried that or seen that video, i searched for it for ages. Thanks i will have a watch now 👍 Is that the three tools that look like mini tweezers ww ? -
By rhythmtime · Posted
I appreciate all of your responses and plan to take your advice. Especially, the advice to practice on inexpensive models that don’t matter before attempting something special. Over the years I have worked on cars, motorcycles and bicycles and I believe I have a feel for turning metal things lubricated with oil. But, as for really small things, this could quite a new adventure! -
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