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Re: ID my grandmother's watch [message #4422 is a reply to message #4421] Sat, 25 October 2014 03:16 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Yeah, Gary I would normally think the same. This case, it is both that the movement is surely not the one that came with the watch and two the 685 needs major work. The pivots are all elongated on the bridge; likely also on the pillar plate too. It'll be easier to over haul a replacement 155 then to re-pivot and properly broach the current movement. I see it as restoring the watch to original condition.

I also need to acquire or fabricate new links for the bracelet.


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