Jump to content

Where to buy bezel type (rub in) jewels

Tmuir

By Tmuir
in Watch Repairs Help & Advice

 Share

Recommended Posts

Tmuir Distinguished Member

Tmuir

Posted
Posted

I've got a Unicorn 1920s watch that I'm treating as a long term project as it has numerous issues and after cleaning the movement yesterday I discovered I had 3 cracked jewels that will need to be replaced and they are the bezel (rub in) type.

It is one train jewel and the two balance end stones, its even possible the cover stones are chipped too as I haven't removed them yet to check they are ok.

I've got the tools for opening up the bezel and still chasing a set of closing tools, but if needs be I could always make something to close the bezels.

Looking at Cousins they only seem to sell the modern friction fit jewels, is there anywhere that sells the bezel fit jewels or is it a matter of trawling Ebay for New Old Stock?

clockboy Distinguished Member

clockboy

Posted
Posted

Not sure for Australia. In the UK Cousins supply l jewels & they are expensive. You might have to find a donor movement.

Tmuir Distinguished Member

Tmuir

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I buy most of my supplies from Cousins UK, they only sell friction fit jewels, and yes they are expensive.

Guess I will trawl ebay for NOS rub in jewels, no rush on this project

 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • VWatchie
      What's your thoughts on this Rolex Sea-Dweller, ref. 16600, calibre 3135 project?

      By VWatchie · Posted

      Well, my fundamental stance is that I want to go in and out without leaving any trace other than a shining, perfectly running movement. So, no scratchings on the inside of the case back lid, no marred screws, no debris, no fingerprints, and so on. That is, my goal is to make it impossible for the FBI to track me down. As a professional, I suppose you might want to keep track of returning watches, but as @JohnR725 mentioned, we can keep detailed computer records without marking the watch at all. That may not be true for every watch, but luxury and COSC-certified movements do have unique numbers. John also says it’s best to leave no sign you were ever there, and I couldn't agree more. Now, suppose the Sea-Dweller I'm working on is one day scrapped, and you want to sell the case-back separately (perhaps the case was destroyed in a plane crash). Then the scribbles on the inside no longer reflect the current movement inside the case. Also, the engraving will likely halve the market value of the case back. It had been "sleeping" for about a week and a half. Yes, the "debris/old lubricant" theory is my hypothesis as well! It will be interesting to see what I find once I have time to start disassembling the movement.
    • MikeEll
      Help with repairing a quartz clock

      By MikeEll · Posted

      I've repaired a few of these, having some success with stripping and cleaning the mechanism.  They are so cheap though, its hardly worth the effort in many cases.
    • watchweasol
      Oldhippy

      By watchweasol · Posted

      Get well soon Old Hippy, torn muscles.,  not good
    • SwissSeiko
      A lathe with indexing that won't break the bank?

      By SwissSeiko · Posted

      Id love to see how he has the output shaft mounted to this setup, as I have the same rotary stage and stepper in my build.
    • Poljot
      Broken watch stem in watch crown

      By Poljot · Posted

      If you see at least one thread protruding, or even a half, then you may have a chance using this "tool", but don't squeeze hard. Lot's of patience, and if you notice any signs of loctite or other adhesives, then apply several drops of acetone on top of broken stem. Use heat (hair dryer) also. You should be able gradually turn it counterclockwise, just like i did on this broken Timex stem, which was glued with something like nail hardener. Then you can use an extender to save your broken stem. https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513DVvkfW5L.__AC_SX300_SY300_QL70_ML2_.jpg   You can also try cutting a small grove / slot on top of the broken stem to use 0.7mm flat screwdriver.   Depending on the Crown material and Stem material, you can try dissolving the stem. 
×
×
  • Create New...