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My sister and her husband went to a yard sale last weekend. They told me they saw a bucket of what they thought were watch parts, but didn't buy. I was disappointed. My sister drove back to the sale site last Monday and ask if they still had the bucket and the lady said yes—she didn't know what it was and was about to throw out. My sister gave her $5.00 US for the bucket, and here it is.

Each container is filled with watch movements and parts. Some appear to be new old stock that was never used. Many unusual items relating to small tools. I don't see anything newer than possibly mid 1950's.

As I go though the bucket to inventory I will post updated pictures to this post for all to see.

Regards...

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Going through my yard sale bucket of watch stuff I ran across this. In an old paper box with no markings. I think I know what it is, but I'll not embarrass myself with my guess. Thought I'd let an expert tell me what this tool is...

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It's a truing caliper for truing up balance wheels. Looks like it includes tools for manipulating the balance rim too.

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On 10/6/2019 at 9:38 AM, DavidMasters said:

Thanks, Marc, my guess was correct. I thought it had something to do with the Balance, but this work is way above my skills.

Regards.

For now.

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