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Jim Bielefeldt
posted March 03, 2011 08:45
Hi,
I have a 18s Hampden with a bad jewel on the shaft that drives the seconds hand. Its broken to the point that the movement isnt running. I would like to replace it. I have looked at ebay and the web and I have seen a few different tools advertised as jeweling tools from Seitz sets to what look to be hand held pushers. What is really needed to replace the average jewel?
 
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Eugene Buffard
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posted March 03, 2011 19:35
Hi Jim
Is the broken jewel on the dial side or the balance wheel side.

If it is broken on the dial side. it is most likely not set in a bushing.

Can you post a photo.
 
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Jim Bielefeldt
posted March 04, 2011 00:22
Hi Eugene
It is on the plate that the dial mounts on. But it looks to be completely visible on the side with the balance.

 
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