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Movement ID/ Parts / Repair Help - Bradley Time Division 7 Jewel - Micky Mouse Watch

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Hi all,

This is my first post so please do feel free to let me know if I'm doing it wrong or how I can post better.

I'm working on a Mickey Mouse watch with a movement marked "Bradley Time Division 7 Jewels / Swiss Unadjusted" and I'm having difficulty figuring out where to begin looking for replacement parts or even finding more information about the movement.

Here are a couple photos:

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I would like to order a new mainspring and complete balance (or hairspring... As I fudged it removing the collet to reset the roller jewel). I figure I can just measure the mainspring and use an online calculator to figure out what I need if I have to, but I have no idea how to find a generic hairspring to replace the original.

So I guess my questions are:

1.) Can anyone identify the movement so I can try to find part numbers?

2.) If not, what is the best way to find a generic complete balance or hairspring to swap out when I cannot identify the movement or part?

Thank you in advance!

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Hi Notalk.

Your Mickey Mouse watch movement is not one that I immediately recognise, however, a quick Google turns up that Bradley was a division of the Elgin watch company who were the official producers of Mickey Mouse watches for a period in the 70's (I think I have got that right) which may be a starting point.

The problem is that there seems to have been a variety of Swiss movements used.

In you pic it looks as though there is a logo and a number stamped into the base plate below the balance wheel. If you can post a clear pic of those details, or even just read what the number is, it should give us a good chance to identify the maker and calibre.

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OK,

the "A" in the arrow mark is for Amida which is the movement maker. 715 is the calibre.

Cousins list balance complete in stock for £15.95 + VAT.

They don't list the mainspring specifically, but if you measure the height, thickness, and if you can, the length but if not the internal diameter of the barrel, and post a picture of the outer end of the spring, someone here will be able to identify the appropriate generic spring for you.

Good luck

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OK,

the "A" in the arrow mark is for Amida which is the movement maker. 715 is the calibre.

Cousins list balance complete in stock for £15.95 + VAT.

They don't list the mainspring specifically, but if you measure the height, thickness, and if you can, the length but if not the internal diameter of the barrel, and post a picture of the outer end of the spring, someone here will be able to identify the appropriate generic spring for you.

Good luck


Thank you!


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