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  1. Northernman Lemaniac Jul 28, 2016

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    Hi all!

    I need help in order to source an IWC caliber 83 balance (non-inca).
    Any help in finding one will be highly appreciated.

    I will need the complete balance, or one with a worn/damaged staff and the rest intact.

    Kind regards.
    A

    (The one pictured below is from another of my watches).
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  2. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jul 28, 2016

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    Can I ask what's wrong with the one you have?
     
  3. Northernman Lemaniac Sep 24, 2016

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    Hi Al,
    Did for some reason not catch your reply.
    Yes! Someone have f..cked with it in order to (most likely) compensate for a damaged/too short spring. They have not done well.
    The rest of the watch is simply to nice to break it into spares....

    Any leads or parts for sale are still very welcome!


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  4. Northernman Lemaniac Sep 24, 2016

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    As stated. I am still looking for either a complete balance, a spare movement or...
    Don´t be shy! :)
     
  5. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Sep 24, 2016

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    Wow, is that solder? ::facepalm1::

    Once again, it amazes me how much work people will put into doing a crap repair...don't have any leads, so all I can do is wish you luck.

    Cheers, Al
     
  6. Northernman Lemaniac Sep 24, 2016

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    Afraid so. We have speculated that someone have tried to increase the mass of the balance by adding solder to it.
    In order to compensate for a too short spring perhaps?
    It did not work. :whipped:

    Cheers!
     
  7. Northernman Lemaniac Nov 29, 2016

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    Found!
     
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  8. ulackfocus Nov 29, 2016

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    I'd change the title to remove "still looking" but I don't have those powers anymore.
     
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  9. Northernman Lemaniac Nov 29, 2016

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    Well noted. Thanks!