F(R)olex balance repair

[carlos123]

I’ve been asked to fix a Folex Daytona Chronograph for a friend for sentimental reasons. I’ve found the issue is the missing pin on the balance pivot. Does anyone recognise the movement and advise where I can get a replacement- if they are available?? I’m UK based

 

 

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[jdm]

No spares are available for Asian mov'ts. Measure it and replace as whole, it won't be expensive.

[noirrac1j]

I second @jdm. The movement should be replaced. It looks like a Chinese DG3836. Measure the overall height to confirm. This one I found on Esslinger...

J

[carlos123]

Thanks all! [emoji846]


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[carlos123]

Do they do a chronograph version? This one is supposed to be a Daytona.


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[noirrac1j]

On the dial side it looks like the subdials are functional, but not as true chrono.

J

[jdm]

3 hours ago, carlos123 said:

Do they do a chronograph version? This one is supposed to be a Daytona.

Trying to bring it "closer to original"? Unfortunately mechanical chrono isn't an Asian specialty, nor economical.

Edited July 7, 2019 by jdm

[carlos123]

Trying to bring it "closer to original"? Unfortunately mechanical chrono isn't an Asian specialty, nor economical.

I’m not even sure the chrono element is actually meant to work [emoji23]


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[jdm]

1 hour ago, carlos123 said:

I’m not even sure the chrono element is actually meant to work

I think that sentimental value is well preserved as long one has the piece. Your friend should accept it for what it is and be happy to have you trying to repair it somehow.