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Posted 12 months ago
pw-collector
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New Haven Clock Co. watch previously posted needs help.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/57031-new-haven-clock-co-watch?in=611
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories
This is the condition it was returned to me after taking it to a watch repairman to get it cleaned and oiled. All parts are suppose to be there I was told. Really bummed & he moved out of the area.
Kerry or Jim, is this in your field?
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Dave
can't get the link to work. sorry.
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Hi Dave,
I have worked on these in the past and they can be difficult but not impossible.
Your best bet is to find a donor movement. It needs a hairspring and work on the mainspring as far as I can tell. It is so scarce that it may be worth fixing. The hairspring may be fixable but they take time.
Let me know what you think,
Jim
Dave, I think the oil was to heavy, sorry had to lighten it up a little. As Jim stated, the hairspring might be repairable and the balance wheel looks to be intact. It's possible and probably worth fixing. I agree with Jim, with the idea of a donor movement, but that might be a core in itself(finding one). Let me finish up with the projects you've sent to me to fix-up and I'll be on the look out for a donor.
@ Jim (thisoldwatch) if you can help Dave out before I get a chance, jump right in. Best Regards Kerry
Thanks Jim & Kerry for yor response to help. I would like to keep this movement as original as possible with as few replacement parts thats required to make it functional again.
I'm not in a big hurry, if either of you can find some replacement parts that you think it might need, please let me know and I will get the watch to you.
I'm very greatful for your offers.
Thanks,
Dave