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Hey jdrichard,

PocketWatchDatabase suggests that it is a 18s, model 1883.  I can't promise anything but I think I've got some odd 1883 plates and bits.  I printed out the database page and saved the picture.  I'll take a look this weekend.

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Hey jdrichard,
PocketWatchDatabase suggests that it is a 18s, model 1883.  I can't promise anything but I think I've got some odd 1883 plates and bits.  I printed out the database page and saved the picture.  I'll take a look this weekend.

Thank you very much. That gear is going to be tough to find


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20 hours ago, jdrichard said:

 

Picked up a Beautiful Waltham PW with a few problem: 2 Cracked Jewels and one loose Jewel, plus missing teeth on a keyless gear.36788911f65a8780f722a336636852b6.jpg821ca39c713ae10db667bfca861601d6.jpg483cabe2fc0cce87a4fe38cb6b21bf53.jpg9140bc9a8687460806b4ca999e248bdc.jpg14fec1cdf5dc5a84a7c55083de12d55a.jpg33e6c8e71a705c080467ec1821d5fc2b.jpg

 

 

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     good show,  super dial.    i think that dial will fit on many Walthum mvt.s, that will fit into many cases.    im not a "pureist" -- what ever works - and might look good.     vin

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It took  some time but after discounting several with to many teeth, I  found the one sitting off to the left.  I believe this is an 1883 but please, don't think it's N.O.S.  If you can measure yours we talk.  This one is 3.9mm across opposite teeth and 1.1mm thick.

Shane 

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It took  some time but after discounting several with to many teeth, I  found the one sitting off to the left.  I believe this is an 1883 but please, don't think it's N.O.S.  If you can measure yours we talk.  This one is 3.9mm across opposite teeth and 1.1mm thick.
Shane 
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I will get the measurements and get back asap


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It took  some time but after discounting several with to many teeth, I  found the one sitting off to the left.  I believe this is an 1883 but please, don't think it's N.O.S.  If you can measure yours we talk.  This one is 3.9mm across opposite teeth and 1.1mm thick.
Shane 
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Looks like 3.8ish by 1.1mm: same part, 12 teeth.e6f98baba86514dc14b937f6c9d8e39a.jpg


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No problem, it gave me the incentive to go through one of my piles of random.  Gust glad you have one.

Organizations helps move things farther from being liability and closer to being asset.  Only problem is, it's hard to find. 

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21 hours ago, jdrichard said:


That gear would be very tricky to make on a lathe for sure. The teeth would be a challenge.


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    interchangeable parts sometimes have to be ajusted.      a good job for jewelers files .       vin

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No problem, it gave me the incentive to go through one of my piles of random.  Gust glad you have one.
Organizations helps move things farther from being liability and closer to being asset.  Only problem is, it's hard to find. 
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That is a lot of stuff. I have mine relatively organized and you can never have too much.


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Hey jdrichard,

How did you make out fixing your plate?  If you run into an irreparable snag, let me know, I probably have an odd "brass" plate kicking around here.  I wouldn't want to dig it out unless you had the need.

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Hey jdrichard,
How did you make out fixing your plate?  If you run into an irreparable snag, let me know, I probably have an odd "brass" plate kicking around here.  I wouldn't want to dig it out unless you had the need.
Shane

I did bend the peg back into place and the watch now works like a charm. Timed perfectly. Big thanks for your offer. Next time for sure.


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