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Hi

I was just dismantling an ETA2824 when I thought the crown wheel screw felt loose - I could easily turn it both ways. Turns out the screw is fine but the hole in the bridge is stripped. Presumably someone tried to undo it the wrong way and managed to force it without breaking the screw. Is there any way to put this right, or is a new bridge the only option? I do have one, but it is silver coloured and this movement is gold coloured. Thanks

Stephen

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Easiest  fix is probably a new bridge. Maybe you could put a larger screw in. Tap the hole with a larger thread. Maybe find a bridge on Ebay . Shouldn't be that hard to find a bridge for a 2824.

Is it the 2824 barrel bridge it is called? 

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Thought that would be the answer ;). I have found a gold coloured one on EBay, only about £6-7 including postage,but I don't know if this watch is really worth spending money on. I might keep it for spares instead. Yes, called barrel bridge as far as I know, part no. 105 I think.

Stephen

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