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Is there really a watch part called "Wave of Unrest"?

  1. pnwyankee Ω 1

    pnwyankee Nov 21, 2020

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    Saw this listed for sale on eBay under the title "Wave of Unrest"

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  2. Caliber561 Ω 1

    Caliber561 Nov 22, 2020

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    "Wave of Unrest" sounds like it's probably a mistranslation of oscillation - the purpose of the balance. The part itself is a balance staff.
     
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  3. DrSpock

    DrSpock Nov 22, 2020

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    Sounds like a translation of the German word “Unruhwelle” (balance staff) that went wrong (Unruhe = unrest & Welle = wave)
     
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  4. Archer Ω 2

    Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Nov 22, 2020

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    You mostly find these at Rolex dealers...
     
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