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Disassembling a capped jewel


alexndr

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Just now, StuartBaker104 said:

Reading the linked post on the other forum, it occurred to me that the slots may be there specifically to help with cleaning.

Do they provide a route to flush through?

Yes. Just like on my unidentified watch balance bridge setting. In my case the setting was just pushed in the balance cock. No threads.

http://www.watchrepairtalk.com/topic/6048-how-to-repairdisassemble-this-balance-bridge-jewel-setting/

 

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For the last weeks I have I tried soaking the bridge in degreaser and isopropanol for some time and then using compressed air to blow it clean. No luck. 

However, recently I bought an Elmasolvex SE and yesterday I received my Elma cleaning fluids. After one clean/rinse/dry- cycle both holes are spotless. God bless German quality machines :). 

 

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...pardon me while I get my Elmasolvex running to wash that puny jewel...

Are you serious? It takes a couple of hours for me to clean a movement - pegwood, brush, ultrasonic, naphta, IPA, etc, etc... And you are just flashing this Elmasolvex in front of us? You want us to drop dead, or what?

I seriously envy you!

:P

 

p.s. congrats on your Elma, I hate you! :)

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