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Columbus staff question

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March 26, 2006, 21:37
Samie L. Smith
Columbus staff question
I have a early Columbus key wind 18 size 11 jewel movement ser# 22055 that needs a staff does anyone have a number for this staff or where i could get one.

I don,t have much info. in my books on Columbus watches any help would be much appreciated.. Smile
March 27, 2006, 14:06
John D. Duvall
Samie,

Swartchild's had three listings for 18s Columbus staffs. One had a factory PN of "12/3" and the other two had to be "Made to Sample". Most likely, you will need someone to make a new staff.
March 27, 2006, 14:48
Dave Coatsworth
Samie,
Saw these while browsing eBay this morning. Any chance these are the staffs you are looking for?

http://cgi.ebay.com/4-Columbus-18s-Balance-Staffs-12_W0...QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I don't know anything about this seller.
March 27, 2006, 17:22
Samie L. Smith
Thanks John i may have to either make one or get one made both pivots are still on the staff but one is bent quite a bit also a cracked jewel..I will try and get a picture and dia,s on the staff ..

Dave thanks for the link i will email for some sizes of the hub..and pivots etc..
March 27, 2006, 19:32
John D. Duvall
Samie,

The auction that Dave found appears to have one staff with a broken pivot. If one of the staffs have seats that are a little too large, you can always cut them down if the overall length is okay.


March 27, 2006, 20:20
Samie L. Smith
John good eyes i would have never saw that..

I may try and see if a southbend staff might work.. Smile
March 27, 2006, 22:24
Julian J. Smith
Check to see if the 18/S south bend staff will fit.I have used them in 18 size Columbus.Go to Dashto web page and check measurements.
J Smith
March 28, 2006, 11:48
Samie L. Smith
Thanks Julian i will check the Dashto web page... Smile