February 18, 2007, 12:59
Michael CarrollSeth Thomas WWII Navy Clock Balance Staffs
Hi, Does anyone know the Best Fit or other replacement part system numbers for balance staffs on the WWII Seth Thomas Navy Clocks. There are three platfrom escapements, R-18565 (Old Platform), R-20666 (New Platform) and R-20695 (Elgin)? Also would like to buy any of these platform balances that need new staffs. email: 36cab@verizon.net Thanks, Mike
March 04, 2007, 14:34
Mark FraserThe ROUND platforms are made by Elgin, and I believe that a 16s Elgin staff fits. The older, rectangular platforms used staffs and other parts that were not exactly mass produced, but were custom fitted together during final assembly and testing. I believe that Ron Bechler in San Jose told me about the Elgin part, so he may have the actual staff number.