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SWEEP SECOND FRICTION SPRING FOR LECOULTRE CAL. 450, 468, 470, 478.


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Hello everyone 

Does anybody have for sale a

SWEEP SECOND FRICTION SPRING FOR LECOULTRE CAL. 450, 468, 470, 478?

I have to replace a broken one on my personal watch.

If you do have one please let me know. I will attach an image for your reference.

Many thanks to all

Doreen

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22 hours ago, AndyHull said:

Unfortunately not something I have. I suspect they may be a little difficult to track down.

What size and what thickness is it? 

Could you silver solder it back together?

Could you fabricate a replacement?

I will try to find a material and fabricate a replacement.

Do you know from what kind of metal is that spring made of?

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On 5/15/2019 at 10:09 AM, Doreen said:

Hello everyone 

Does anybody have for sale a

SWEEP SECOND FRICTION SPRING FOR LECOULTRE CAL. 450, 468, 470, 478?

I have to replace a broken one on my personal watch.

If you do have one please let me know. I will attach an image for your reference.

Many thanks to all

Doreen

D8861A3D-3574-4917-A797-AE895D74BA1A.jpeg

Doreen.  I do have one of these.  Do you still need it?  Mine is white color but it is on a LeCoultre 478 so it should be good. 

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