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Picture of Bulent Ogel
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I won a large box of US pocket watches balances, partsfrom EBAY.
For me US pocket watches are 80% Elgin and Waltham. I received completely different parts.
I hope somebody is able to inform me to which pocket watch these parts belongs.

Thank you.
Bulent

 
Posts: 126 | Location: Istanbul in Turkey | Registered: December 14, 2008
IHC Member 376
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Picture of Samie L. Smith
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I see that the balances are solid not spilt like most of the american balances are, probaly swiss balances,,The wheels with the heart shaped cams are probaly from a chronograph watch .

Maybe someone else can give you some more info but that,s my guess. Smile
 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
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Picture of David Abbe
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These appear to be single roller balances. Not knowing the diameter and judging from the excessive balance weighting I suggest they are for a timer or other device not used for serious timkeeping but rather bombs or stopwatches.
 
Posts: 6492 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: July 19, 2007
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The wheels with springs in the fourth picture are from a split seconds chronograph. Those with the big teeth are register wheels from chronographs.

Gerald
 
Posts: 742 | Location: Wertheim in Germany | Registered: February 21, 2009
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The 'timing screws' are just decoration; the poising was done by drilling holes in the balance rims; all timer stuff.

Gerald
 
Posts: 742 | Location: Wertheim in Germany | Registered: February 21, 2009
Picture of Bulent Ogel
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Thank you very much for all valuable informations.
In this case if possible I will try to use hairsprings.

Bulent
 
Posts: 126 | Location: Istanbul in Turkey | Registered: December 14, 2008
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