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Balance assembly for 330 Curvex [message #19455] Sat, 03 May 2025 19:40 Go to next message
Bob G is currently offline  Bob G
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Hi All,
  I’m in need of a Balance complete for 330 Curvex.
Thx

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Re: Balance assembly for 330 Curvex [message #19456 is a reply to message #19455] Sun, 04 May 2025 15:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Gary is currently offline  Gary
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Doubt you will find one in the wild. Your best bet is to pick up a part movement from eBay. If your looking to just replace a broken staff, bite the bullet and get a watchmaker to restaff it. Fix it right the first time IMO.

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Re: Balance assembly for 330 Curvex [message #19457 is a reply to message #19456] Sun, 04 May 2025 15:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Bob G is currently offline  Bob G
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It was the watchmaker who in the process of replacing the balance staff bent the hairspring. This is my backup plan in case he can't fix it.

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Re: Balance assembly for 330 Curvex [message #19458 is a reply to message #19457] Sun, 04 May 2025 16:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Gary is currently offline  Gary
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Should be the responsibility of the watchmaker to fix it right and get the replacement parts to do it. If he can't fix it, he's not competent watchmaker by any means.

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Re: Balance assembly for 330 Curvex [message #19459 is a reply to message #19458] Sun, 04 May 2025 16:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Bob G is currently offline  Bob G
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I appreciate you time in offering suggestions but your replies are not helpful.

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Re: Balance assembly for 330 Curvex [message #19460 is a reply to message #19459] Sun, 04 May 2025 20:48 Go to previous message
Jenneke is currently offline  Jenneke
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As said, Ebay is the best place to find a spare movement. I dont think a balance complete has ever been sold.
Not that many 330’s floating around, so not the cheapest movement.

Lets hope your watchmaker can fix the hairspring.

You can only waste time if you forget to enjoy it - Loesje

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