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what balance staff do i need? (Image of Hampden Balance Staff)

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June 20, 2015, 23:49
Todd Verriere
what balance staff do i need? (Image of Hampden Balance Staff)
hi everyone,
todd here.
i have come to the deuber dudes forum to seek my answer.
can someone tell me what balance staff i need for a deuber 18 size model 3 s# 1641206?
thanks in advance
todd
June 30, 2015, 16:19
Gary E. Cochran
Todd did you find a staff yet for you watch...
June 30, 2015, 17:18
Todd Verriere
hi Gary,
i don't know if i have found it or not.
Leon Harris has generously sent me a couple of different ones he thinks may fit that i expect to receive any day.
they are coming along with a parts movement he sold me at a very reasonable price.
but, i still don't know which part number i am looking for on the staff.
what i am working on is a Deuber i bought from Patrick in pieces and missing a few parts.
would you happen to know what part number i am looking for?
thanks
todd
June 30, 2015, 18:17
Todd Verriere
hi Gary,
i went back in my emails with Leon.
he sent me the #1721 & #1722.
i think one of these will fit.
i may still be looking for a pallet fork.
i will know when the parts movement arrives.
thanks
todd
June 30, 2015, 20:59
Richard Romero
Todd,

The staff you need depends on whether you have a small or large hairspring collet and SR vs DR. A #1720 fits the (L.C.) large collet.

RR

Page 166 Hampden Watch Co. by Hernick and Arnold


July 01, 2015, 20:31
Gary E. Cochran
Todd,
Sorry I forgot to get back to you but Richards chart pretty much explains everything..If it ends up you need a #1720 staff let me know and I will mail you one..
July 02, 2015, 16:31
Todd Verriere
thanks guys for the help.
what is S.R. or D.R. ?
July 02, 2015, 17:51
Steven Ford
S.R. = Single roller

D.R. = Double roller
July 03, 2015, 13:31
Todd Verriere
hi everyone,
todd here,
i just measured my hairspring collet and it comes out at .72 and single roller.
so i expect the 1721 that Leon sent me will be right.
and i guess the .04mm difference in measurement means the hairspring will be a nice snug fit.
i will let you know when the staff arrives.
thanks again
todd
July 03, 2015, 13:43
Todd Verriere
P.S.
Richard,
do you know where i can get a copy of that Hampden Watch Co. book?
i have looked on Epray and didn't find it.
i find myself leaning towards Hampdens and Hamiltons in my collecting.
although i am still buying 7 jewel Elgins as practice watches.
thanks to everyone for all your help
todd
July 04, 2015, 07:45
Dr. Debbie Irvine

Here it is listed on Amazon

Hampden Watch Co



July 04, 2015, 17:24
Todd Verriere
thank you Dr. Irvine.
just ordered it.
todd
July 05, 2015, 10:34
Dr. Debbie Irvine

You are welcome!

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