Wobbly balance? Swiss Pocketwatch movement

[Neverenoughwatches]

5 hours ago, Charette said:

Alright, here we go, here is a link to a short video on what I am seeing. At the is the clearest show of the movement.

 

I did email the local watchmaker today, but looking up him I see he is quite 'big time' in terms of his accomplishments and the work that he does, so we'll see if he has any time to reply.

Yes mate. You have technically what is known in the world  of watch repairer as  " a wobbly balance "    please keep this knowledge to yourself as these are closely gaurded secrets of the trade. 

3 hours ago, JohnR725 said:

4 hours ago, Nucejoe said:

 

yes but it would be fun to see somebody try and not solve the problem. 

Lol. Stop it John , you are being quite naughty today

7 minutes ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

5 hours ago, Charette said:

Alright, here we go, here is a link to a short video on what I am seeing. At the is the clearest show of the movement.

 

I did email the local watchmaker today, but looking up him I see he is quite 'big time' in terms of his accomplishments and the work that he does, so we'll see if he has any time to reply.

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Yes mate. You have technically what is known in the world  of watch repairer as  " a wobbly balance "    please keep this knowledge to yourself as these are closely gaurded secrets of the trade.

Seriously charette the most likely cause of this will be pivot damage. A close inspection of them is needed before you carry on.  Once that has been done then you either have your issue identified, or ruled out so you can carry on investigating.  

5 hours ago, Charette said:

Alright, here we go, here is a link to a short video on what I am seeing. At the is the clearest show of the movement.

 

I did email the local watchmaker today, but looking up him I see he is quite 'big time' in terms of his accomplishments and the work that he does, so we'll see if he has any time to reply.

I wouldnt rule him out. If you are basing this on his adverts he may just be bigging himself up to drum up business. Who doesnt ?  If hes not a particularly old watchmaker then its unlikely he will have time for you unless you have something to offer in return. But its always worth a try he might might be a really nice guy. After all they do exist , but most of us are here . 

[Charette]

Thanks all for the help. At least I am still having fun!