roamer

[berniethebolt]

hi has anyone got any info/service manual etc for a mst 522?.bernie.

[rogart63]

58 minutes ago, berniethebolt said:

hi has anyone got any info/service manual etc for a mst 522?.bernie.

Not much but maybe something? 

http://oldswisswatches.com/Spares/Roamer_MST_Mechanical_Movements.htm

http://roamer-watches.info/

Edited January 1, 2018 by rogart63

[wls1971]

The Cousins web site document download section has the data sheets for this movement to download.

[berniethebolt]

Thanks Rogart63 seen that site but need more! again thanks wis 1971 but i cannot find it on cousins (help).bernie.

[WatchMaker]

Sign into the Cousins site; click on the Downloads link (https://www.cousinsuk.com/document)

Enter 'roamer 520' in the search box; you'll get the following you can then download:

 

[berniethebolt]

22 hours ago, WatchMaker said:

Sign into the Cousins site; click on the Downloads link (https://www.cousinsuk.com/document)

Enter 'roamer 520' in the search box; you'll get the following you can then download:

 

thanks watchmaker,have downloaded and they will be handy but could still do with breakdown.B

[WatchMaker]

A really useful source of information is Christian aka watchguy.co.uk

Check out https://watchguy.co.uk/cgi-bin/library?action=show_brand&brand=Roamer and you'll see he's worked on three 522's and taken photos along the way.

I've worked on a Limelight and Searock with 522's in the recent past so may be able to help in the unlikely event you hit an issue. 

[berniethebolt]

Just now, WatchMaker said:

A really useful source of information is Christian aka watchguy.co.uk

Check out https://watchguy.co.uk/cgi-bin/library?action=show_brand&brand=Roamer and you'll see he's worked on three 522's and taken photos along the way.

I've worked on a Limelight and Searock with 522's in the recent past so may be able to help in the unlikely event you hit an issue. 

thanks for that.should help.if not i will get back to you Watchmaker.Bernie.

[berniethebolt]

On 1/3/2018 at 10:48 PM, WatchMaker said:

A really useful source of information is Christian aka watchguy.co.uk

Check out https://watchguy.co.uk/cgi-bin/library?action=show_brand&brand=Roamer and you'll see he's worked on three 522's and taken photos along the way.

I've worked on a Limelight and Searock with 522's in the recent past so may be able to help in the unlikely event you hit an issue. 

i need a spring for the date selector?.do you know where i can source one?see pics. i think the part no is 3480 (440)?

[WatchMaker]

Hi Bernie

I think the part you need is actually # 2575 i.e. the date jumper spring. Part # 440 (3483) is the yoke spring used in the keyless works. I expect you have the parts document for the 522 already but if not you can download one from here: https://www.cousinsuk.com/PDF/categories/2348_MST 520 512 522 523.pdf

If you concur that it's part # 2575 you need then Cousins do one at £5.95 if you search for item number MST5212575.

[WatchMaker]

As a P.S. ...

It's a frustrating truth about watch repairing that there are small 'commonish' parts that must cost pennies to produce but pounds to replace. Your spring is a good example as, with postage and VAT, it will cost over a tenner to replace! But it's just a super-simple U-shaped spring! Grr!

There seems to be a real market out there for a supplier to produce a set of small date jumper, click springs etc. I'd buy them! Cousins do do a set of generic Shepherds Hook Springs (item W36105) but they're all pretty large. It might still be worth adding these to your order as there may be a handful in the selection that could come in useful in the future...

[berniethebolt]

3 hours ago, WatchMaker said:

As a P.S. ...

It's a frustrating truth about watch repairing that there are small 'commonish' parts that must cost pennies to produce but pounds to replace. Your spring is a good example as, with postage and VAT, it will cost over a tenner to replace! But it's just a super-simple U-shaped spring! Grr!

There seems to be a real market out there for a supplier to produce a set of small date jumper, click springs etc. I'd buy them! Cousins do do a set of generic Shepherds Hook Springs (item W36105) but they're all pretty large. It might still be worth adding these to your order as there may be a handful in the selection that could come in useful in the future...

thanks watchmaker.i realised while searching later yesterday that it was indeed the date jumper spring and it is no.2575.i already have shepherd hook springs so i will have a look at what i may need so i can justify the postage! like you i cannot understand why some bright spark has not thought of manufacturing these "common" items.they would make a fortune.again thanks for your help and merry xmas.B.