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Balance staff for Smiths Cal 0104


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Can anyone help me with the part number for a balance staff for a Smiths Cal 0104 ?

Cousins just have : Balance Staff 723 (Generic) Smiths EA31

obsoletewatchandclockparts has a selection of Smiths balance staffs, but I don't know if any one is suitable

(He's also got a complete balance for a reasonable price .... may be the best option)

Thanks

Mike

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25 minutes ago, wls1971 said:

The smiths part number for a staff was 01252/02 for the calibre 0104

this link will give you a view of the smiths technical documents for this calibre:

http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?76180-Smiths-Watches-A-Beginner-s-Guide/page2

Thanks for the info wls1971 . The technical docs are posted by John at obsoletewatchandclockparts , I've emailed him.

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