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  1. Deafcon Omega Qualified Jan 25, 2021

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    This movement had some wear I’m finding to be not too uncommon. The pivot hole for the barrel arbor in the 3/4 plate was worn. The wear wasn’t to the point where the barrel was tipping and causing the ratchet wheel to rub on the 3/4 plate, but it needed to be dealt with.
    There are different ways to repair this. Either a jewel or a bushing, ideally bronze, could be used. I had jewels of the correct size, so that is what I used.
    When performing this type of repair you don’t want to lose the center. There is no wear on the top side of the pivot hole in the 3/4 plate, so it can safely be reamed from that side without loosing the center. I have to thank @Archer for his advice on this.
    The traditional method is using a lathe with a faceplate and a wobble stick to center things. I performed this repair at a lathe class on a 7750 as that bridge is not as deep and the entire barrel arbor pivot hole was worn.
    1EAD0A3D-7906-4330-8F04-588682911B50.jpeg Reaming operation. 8D8CBF23-75BF-4E8B-9A96-0E4C5D489937.jpeg
    Horia tool used to press the jewel in. E2DDD31E-1917-49BD-8664-9EA6AB3A7E1F.jpeg
    Jewel installed. The jewel was pressed in flush with the underside of the plate. I test fitted the barrel arbor to verify proper endshake and proper freedom of movement. After final cleaning, assembly and lubrication can begin.
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    new mainspring. It is installed dry, no braking grease on the barrel wall being manual wind. The springs have a dry lubricant applied at the factory, so the spring itself also does not to be lubricated. 792EDFEA-BF4C-4C00-8791-5D70759D0381.jpeg
    A small puff of air is used for a freedom check of the coupling clutch before lubricating it. 4463532D-E15B-416C-B138-75A3DCB3577D.jpeg I have 6 different torque cylinders that work with one of my sets of screwdrivers. Omega has both tightening torque as well as the minimum loosing torque for all the screws in the movement.
     
  2. noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Jan 25, 2021

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    Many thanks for taking the time to post detailed photographs and comment here.
     
  3. CHRONOZEN Jan 26, 2021

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    REALLY GREAT JOB,PROFFESIONAL A1 THANKS WE CAN SEE WHAT IS A REEL WATCHMAKER.
     
  4. WhiteThorn Jun 2, 2021

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    Love this, absolutely brilliant. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. Amazing to see how it all pieces together. So glad I found this. Forum!
     
  5. Dimitar Adamski Feb 22, 2023

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    My apologies if already discussed here. What is the ref number for this lovely Speedy with Broad arrow hands please?
     
  6. Deafcon Omega Qualified Feb 22, 2023

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  7. sheepdoll Feb 22, 2023

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    There is so much here to see. I am always glad when one of these older articles gets bumped.

    I have been looking over my old theory books. There are so many details. Always amazes me how attention to detail some of this is.
     
  8. Evitzee Feb 22, 2023

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    There are several iterations of the 1866 version with Broad Arrow hands:
    3575.20 Ivory Moonphase Replica (Creme dial with blue Broad Arrow hands)
    3575.30 Silver Moonphase Replica (Silver dial with silver Broad Arrow hands) ---> Pictured in this thread.
     
  9. ajphizzles Sep 5, 2023

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    Hello would you be able to tell me the case reference number?
     
  10. Zman4eva Sep 18, 2023

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    Thank you for the great photos. The amount of equipment needed to service one of these can get expensive very quickly (not to mention the knowledge, skill, and experience needed). Great thread!

    My 3576.50 says hello

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  11. Canuck Sep 18, 2023

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    You don’t use a Presto sweep wheel remover?

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  12. Deafcon Omega Qualified Oct 8, 2023

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    That is an option, I do have one for both 5 and 6 spoke wheels. They can leave marks on the 3/4 bridge however.
     
  13. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Oct 9, 2023

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    Mine never have - if you polish the tips that come in contact with the bridge, it pretty much eliminates that risk.
     
  14. sheepdoll Oct 9, 2023

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    I have see youtubers use plastic sheets like used for hands. Also one used something like "pants" to prevent marring. I always like to disclaim that such sorces are for "entertainment" only. Although they sometimes do give an idea of what to expect.

    My watches are ratty so I do not worry much about it.

    Took forever to get the tool a year ago. Are these back in stock now?