Hi All, I was in an antique shop a couple of weeks ago and I came across this incomplete verge with an exposed balance. It is missing the dial and a number of parts from under the dial, but even though I realise I am unlikely to ever be able to repair it, I still couldn't say no. Does anyone have photos or information on anything similar, so I can have some understanding as to what parts I might be missing and what the dial may have looked like? There are no obvious markings on either the case or movement which doesn't help. Cheers Geoff
Posts: 24 | Location: Adelaide in South Australia | Registered: July 15, 2009
I have a bunch of verge fusee's and have repaired dozens of them.i have never seen one like you have there.any chance of a picture showing from the side of the movement.
Posts: 203 | Location: British Columbia in Canada | Registered: May 11, 2014
Hi Victor, Here is one photo from the side. From looking more closely at the movement, I have noticed a couple of things 1. The advance/retard indicator in the back or the watch rotates the steel plate under the balance which has a set of curb pins on it to lengthen/shorten the hairspring 2. There is a shaft protruding through the dial plate which is driven off the teeth of the fuse cone, I assume this is where the hands would have mounted. 3. The wolf tooth gear, large gear and mounted spring on the right hand side of the dial plate, I have no idea what they would be for....
Posts: 24 | Location: Adelaide in South Australia | Registered: July 15, 2009