Regency 17 Jewels watch repair

[Robyn]

Hi Folks, 

I am writing to you on behalf of a friend who doesn't use computers etc, but is quite a watch and clock collector/enthusiast. He has a Regency 17 Jewels watch, that he says something is wrong with the winding spring in it. He is looking for another watch that he can use to replace the faulty bit. He says the jeweler was unable to repair the watch without this part, which he didn't have. Pictures below. Any advice or suggestions? Kind Regards. 

[yankeedog]

We need to see the movement. Could you please open the back and show us?

[Robyn]

Oh, um. He has taken the watch home with him. It might be a couple days before i see him. I will let him know, thank you for your reply.

 

[yankeedog]

No problem. It could be one of several different mechanisms. No telling what's in it. once we figure out what it is , we can figure out a fix.

[Robyn]

Hello again, I hope this picture is good enough    

Kind regards, 

[Nucejoe]

ST movement, parts are available, easy to service. 

Did you say you got a screwdriver? Lets attack.

[yankeedog]

ST 96 I believe.very common.you don't even have to take the movement out of the case to replace the mainspring. 

[Robyn]

Thank you folks for replying   . My friend is going to get back in touch with the jeweler to find out exactly what the name is of the part(s) that needs replacing, is. I guess we (he) should have lead with that. Before clapping eyes on his watch's internal workings, i've barley ever worked on anything like a watch (looks pretty fascinating - tho i somehow doubt he'll let me do a maiden voyage on this watch ). I apologise if i have wasted anybody's time, it was not intentional, rather a learning curve. If we do get the name of the part(s) needed, would it be ok to mention them here, and see if/where we could get it/them? 

[yankeedog]

No problem, No bother. do a search on the bay. vintage mens 17 jewel watch  , thousands will pop up.look through them ,you will find what you need.Alternately you could try speedtimerkollektion.I would tell you to get a whole movement that is sold as needing service. I t will be cheaper and easier than buying one piece at a time.