Waltham balance staff various sizes for pocket an wrist. A valid and legal british hallmark in a nineteenth or twentieth century watch case must have four marks. One of the most innovative inventions of the pocket watch industry was the design of the friction fit balance staff. The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. Dec 17, 2011 i repaired this waltham pocket watch that we found on ebay. Nov 14, 2015 need some info on the balance staff for an e. Waltham 18s pocket watch balance staff model 1859 34 plate p. An arbor is the axle or spindle on which a wheel turns.
Waltham 18 size balance staff for the waltham 1883 model watch. Illinois balance staffs new york standard american balance staff charts. In addition, a chart of typical american pocket watch balance staffs is included. Fixing a broken waltham model 1908 mmt observatory. Staffs listed by sizecalibrestaff height where applicable or known. We got it on the cheap and as soon as i opened it up my mediocre repair skill caught an issue. When youre ready, use the search for items button to see results.
With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms. I broke the staff over 3 years ago and am now starting the process. I repaired this waltham pocket watch that we found on ebay. Figure 1511 gives the nomenclature of the ordinary balance staff. My first pocket watch repair, escapement results after pallet. The exact difference between a friction fit balance staff. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. As promised, here is my attempt at replacing a broken balance staff. The balance staff is quite simply the shaft that the balance wheel, the roller table and the hairspring are mounted onto. Either want to purchase one or get the dimensions so i can make one.
Aside from the movement variations that occur in all grades and the plugged balance cock, there was nothing of interest and no mysteries to be unraveled. Waltham 1892 balance staff replacement watch repairs help. Junghans pocket watch balance staff register helicopters, pocket watches, flight simulation, tools. Size 18771897 waltham balance staff pocketwatch 18 1 987 aa14 38. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed to a wristwatch, which is strapped to the wrist they were the most common type of watch from their development in the 16th century until wristwatches became popular after world war i during which a transitional design, trench watches, were used by the military. Waltham 1899 pocket watch hands size 16 spade set hour minute second antique 470.
Otto frei has what they are saying two were used on this watchno1. Three adjustments are usually employed for this purpose, viz. Replacement of a watch balance staff hamilton balance staff. Unfollow waltham balance staff to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sep 12, 2016 as promised, here is my attempt at replacing a broken balance staff. Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. Waltham balance staff various sizes for pocket an wrist watches 18 16 12 10 6 0.
Junghans pocket watch balance staff register helicopters, pocket. Waltham 1892 balance staff replacement watch repairs. Antique waltham pocket watch repair, mechanical waltham. The k and d set was a special set of stakes and stumps for the waltham friction fit pivots. Find all the parts you need to repair waltham pocket watches and more. Daves watch parts and tools waltham parts movements. Then notice the first serial number of this type of watch made by waltham. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket. Cant make out the beginning of the serial number scratched under the arms.
Waltham pocket book of essential nutrition for cats and dogs proteins printer home contents back next taurine healthy eyesight, healthy heart, natural antioxidant background deficiency and excess taurine is only essential for cats as, unlike dogs, they cannot synthesise it themselves. The balance staff is the center shaft on the balance wheel. Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i. I have been slowly amassing the proper tools to do the job and have been studying and hanging out on forums such as this one. Which balance staff does my waltham or elgin pocket watch. Key issue you must look for is a good balance staff. Removing and replacing a watch balance staff carignan watch. The balance wheel and balance spring provide a separate function. This video is created by an amateur hobbyist and shows.
Role in the body chloride is important in maintaining the concentration of extracellular fluid and plays a role in acid base balance. Also pictures of waltham aircraft clocks in original aircraft cockpits. My first pocket watch repair, escapement results after. A couple of ways i was giving thought was to order a new balance staff. Get the best deals on pocket watch balance staffs when you shop the. Catalogue of waltham watch material waltham watch company. The serial number database features include the ability to find information and view the source pages for the information about waltham watches and view. Watch repair balance staff replacement by antique time.
Using the drop down, you can see a waltham 16s 4861 balance staff which is one of two possibilities for this model number movement. The two ends of the staff have very small tapered pivots that break easily, particularly if the balance jewels do not have shock springs like the incabloc system. Videos are in quicktime format, which can be downloaded for free if you dont have it on. Elgin 1 2 3 4 5 5a 6 156 7 7a 7b 7c 7d 7e 7f 8 9 10 11 12 14 14a 14b 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22a 23 157. For ut 6431 without a second hand also for these other movements. Waltham 18 size single roller pocket watch balance staffs. Removing and replacing a watch balance staff carignan. The adjustment of a watch is the manipulation of the balance, its spring and staff for the purpose of improving the timekeeping qualities of a watch.
Staffs for most american watches are kept in stock. The waltham factory balance staff number is 64 large waist, pivot 12. Jul 30, 2005 william ellery, solid steel balance wheel. Making a new waltham balance staff from a small piece of blued steel. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Making a waltham pocket watch balance staff youtube. It has top and bottom pivots very thin points that the balance wheel rides on and are supported by the balance jewels.
This video is created by an amateur hobbyist and shows the start to finish job of replacing a riveted balance staff. Throughout your career the proper names and dimensions of the parts of the staff will be referred to frequently. It all began when he found an old pocket watch while antiquing. However, long before that, owner denis carignan was repairing watches as a hobby. Waltham ladies wrist watch hand assortment 037151e 959. The staff pivots can be broken from a drop or hard bump and are the most common problem with an old pocket watch. Assortment of 16 and 18 size american balance staffs. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. Marks in watch cases hallmarks, sponsors marks, etc. American waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts.
Vanguard, royal and riverside grades all use this staff. Howard pocket watch movement, series 7, model 1912, 12s, 17j. My parts inventory is focused on american pocket watches, although i do have some swiss. In 1857 the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts introduced the waltham. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. Missing balance and other parts including pallet fork. Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. This movement looks great perfect dial and i would like to get it running again. The bezel of the watch is the frame that holds the glass. I have this pocket watch in my stuff from years ago. The blue hub is staked to the balance and is not intended to be driven out. People make the mistake of doing so and then have a bigger problem on their hands.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The exact difference between a friction fit balance staff and. Click the following link to see other available staffs. Elgin balance staff various sizes for pocket and wrist watches 18 16 12 10 6 0. Waltham pocket book of essential nutrition for cats and dogs. This lot contains 1 waltham 18 size 987 pocketwatch balance staff, single roller with small waist or hub, new old stock, fits models, pivot 16, shipping would be first class mail in the. How i tighten a pocket watch hairspring collet, waltham, appleton tracy duration. Removing and replacing a watch balance staff removing the balance staff replacing the balance staff. Suddenly it was found that waltham had not let us down. When you visit our waltham balance staff listing page, you will find a large number available from a drop down box. Most small watch parts orders ship the day your order is received. The first run of 845s listed in the gray book is 12,577,50112577600, a run. These staffs were used not only by waltham, but other companies such as hamilton and howard also used them.
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