Bergeon 4040-P issues

[kd8tzc]

I started with a set of generic movement holders that were made of some sort of metal.  They work okay, but I recently picked up a Bergeon 4040-P movement holder (the synthetic one).  When working with this, my movement keep slipping in it.  It seems the synthetic material is nice and smooth.  Has anyone else had this issue and how do you fix it?  I've gone back to my generic movement holders as they work better at retaining the movement.

[RichardHarris123]

I tighten mine quite well, the plastic doesn't mark the movement. 

[kd8tzc]

It's tight, but it keeps slipping out when working on the movements.  Possibly I will roughen the edges of the plastic.

[Neverenoughwatches]

2 hours ago, kd8tzc said:

It's tight, but it keeps slipping out when working on the movements.  Possibly I will roughen the edges of the plastic.

Is this the same for all movements that you've tried or just a few in particular? 

[StickDog]

This type of movement holder usually works well on most movements when you have bridge side up. With dial side up they are a compromise at best and instability is common in this position.

Professionals use dial-side movement holders specific to the size, or even to the particular caliber of the watch. Yes, I'm sure you'll be shocked to learn that these are expensive! 

Google "dial side watch movement holder" for examples.

Edited April 3, 2023 by StickDog

[Klassiker]

I have the same issue, but I don't have a fix, other than switching to the metal version of course.

[LittleWatchShop]

20 hours ago, StickDog said:

Professionals use dial-side movement holders specific to the size, or even to the particular caliber of the watch.

Indeed.  I am an amateur, but early on I realized DU was problematic even with the vintage holder my dad left me (see pic).  My solution (which I think I have posted about before) has been to 3D print a holder specific to a movement.  That is virtually free after the printer is paid for!

 

[StickDog]

3D printing dial side holders is a great idea. They are really very simple devices and the prices for Swiss ones seem extortionate.  Let us know how you get on.