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Omega 1260-9002 missing jewel

MrSubmariner
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Troubleshooting movement in 198.029 and found that the gear train bridge is missing a jewel! "Well there's your problem!"

Anyone have a 1250/1255/1260 bridge in a parts bin or know of a jewel that will fit in that spot?

Bridge part # is 1250-9002

Thanks!

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Mark020
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Perhaps read the rules on WTB first...
 
MrSubmariner
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Perhaps read the rules on WTB first...
Dang! My fault. I can't figure out how to delete this post but I'll move it over to the correct section.
 
MrSubmariner
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Mark020 Mark020
Perhaps read the rules on WTB first...
Well nevermind. I can't post on the WTB forum until I'll contributed 200 posts elsewhere? Doesn't feel like the open watchmaking community i'm used to. Folks are generally always willing to help out. I get it, there are scammers and sharks out there who dilute honest people but I'm not one of them.

Also, in the rules for posting on this vintage forum, I didn't see anything against asking about parts?
 
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A WTB is a WTB isn't it? Regardless where you post. If you don't like the rules don't play on this field...
 
MrSubmariner
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Mark020 Mark020
A WTB is a WTB isn't it? Regardless where you post. If you don't like the rules don't play on this field...
Appreciate your help
 
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Silly question, but aren't jewels available in tons of sizes? Could you just use some gauge pins to figure out the OD and a micrometer to figure out the pivot size and order one? I see esslinger has an assorted set for like $13: https://www.esslinger.com/hole-jewel-assortment-for-watches-100-pieces/

You MIGHT need some reamers to enlarge the hole in case you don't find one that matches perfectly (and it might be worn out, since why else would the jewel fall out?), but I would expect these to be available in a ton of sizes.

Side note question: Is there a mcmaster-carr type-site for watchmaking?
 
padders
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It's a rebadged ESA movement? You might have more luck in seeking out a 9162 or 9164 part.

You presumably know that the bezel fitted is very wrong?
 
MrSubmariner
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Silly question, but aren't jewels available in tons of sizes? Could you just use some gauge pins to figure out the OD and a micrometer to figure out the pivot size and order one? I see esslinger has an assorted set for like $13: https://www.esslinger.com/hole-jewel-assortment-for-watches-100-pieces/

You MIGHT need some reamers to enlarge the hole in case you don't find one that matches perfectly (and it might be worn out, since why else would the jewel fall out?), but I would expect these to be available in a ton of sizes.

Side note question: Is there a mcmaster-carr type-site for watchmaking?
Thank you. I ended up finding a jewel I hope fits on JBorel. Will follow up, if so, and link the part for others.
 
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