Seiko 7017 bent pivot in chronograph wheel.

[rogart63]

Working on a Seiko 7017 movement. Very nice movement  but o so many parts? There is a slight bend in the chronograph centre wheel pivot.  Movement working okay but has a little low amplitude? 170 amp. Can that  have any effect on the amplitud?  I can find a NOS centre second.on Ebay.  But would rather not spend the money. 

I don't dare trying to bend it right either? The risk of breaking it is big? 

Movement has been almost put together so no pictures? Sorry 

Edited September 25, 2016 by rogart63

[clockboy]

If you can find a replacement I would do that. The amplitude is way to low so I would address that as well. It could be the bent pivot or the usual suspects.

[rogart63]

1 hour ago, clockboy said:

If you can find a replacement I would do that. The amplitude is way to low so I would address that as well. It could be the bent pivot or the usual suspects.

Found a NOS i Argentina  . I am going for that. Didn't cost a fortune either £20 . The watch is certainly worth a new centre wheel. 

[bobm12]

There is a pivot straightening tool:

But you will be spending a small fortune on that one!

I think you are doing the right thing!

Cheers,

Bob