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As promised I think I've included the most relevant dimensions but the paper is 1mm squared and the drawing is 1:1 so most of the information is there just by counting squares, but let me know if you need more detail. I have omitted the base for clarity. The frame is some aluminium alloy but the two guide rails, the threaded bolt, the threaded insert for the bolt, and the pusher plate are all steel. The pusher plate can be installed in either of two locations depending on whether you're installing or removing. Important to note that it has flats on it to lock its orientation to the frame. Also that the axes of the pusher and locating pins are different. Hopefully the drawing and the photos in my earlier post will give you all the info that you need. Have fun 🙂
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-lets get this straight, i'm Not a watch repairer (more of an auto-repair guy). I recently received my father's WWII Croton watch. It runs a bit, then stops, i'm able to set the time. I sent the watch to Croton and they said it's toast, they (can't/won't) fix it. My question to you folks is, what do i do next, find a local watch repairer? Do i pop that puppy open for myself and see how bad it looks? Do i start a new hobby and buy a watch repairman set off amazon and start searching for donor parts? Is there anyone i can trust to give me a fair assessment? I would like to have the watch running, and be able to wear it. -thanks ahead of time for any help offered. -i'll take a photo of it asap and add it to this post, i don't have a photo with me
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Thank you for your confirmation! I am aware the original jewel was burnished in place and that those jewels are almost impossible to source today so I thought I would try pressing one in. The original hole was smaller than 120 (probably 100), and I have reamed out all of the original bush to fit the 120 jewel. Since this watch is for my own collection and not valuable I will attempt to press in a 120 jewel directly and if it cannot hold I'll eventually need to produce a new bush for it.
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When pegging and doing a pre-clean on very dirty movements I always use naphtha. As mentioned above, IPA isn't good solvent for oils and grease.
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