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  • September 21, 2014 at 8:44 am #49232
    randy
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      I don’t have a shot of it…but it’s from a Genievre .
      Under the glance the plate is marked ” Co 234 ” and the C wraps around the “o”.
      At first I thought it to be a Cortebert,..but they are marked “Cort”.
      I’m not finding anything that has that marking in any of my books.

      I need a balance and mainspring.

      Thanks for any detective work on my behalf !

      Randy

      September 21, 2014 at 11:39 pm #59515
      gerene
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        Hello Randy,

        I guess you are referring to Cyma 234, in wich case the O is actually a globe inside the C.
        The dimensions for the mainspring are 1.50 x 10.5 x 0.11 x 350mm (GR3985)
        I don’t have any info on the balance and I guess they may be hard to find.

        Jan

        September 22, 2014 at 7:23 am #59516
        chris mabbott
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          Randy, I have quite a few Swiss mainsprings, I think the majority of one bunch is for wrist watches. It’s pot luck but if you have a size and better yet, a size, style and photo, let me know and i’ll have a root around..

          The same holds true for staffs… I think you have my email?

          September 22, 2014 at 10:51 am #59517
          randy
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            Jan, Chris,
            Thank you both.
            Jan that makes sense,..yes it “cradles” the globe

            Chris I’ll see what I can now source, and if I need additional help ( parts ), I’ll be sure to get back to you.

            Best regards,

            Randy

            October 17, 2014 at 5:16 pm #59518
            randy
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              Hey everyone.
              I’ve now ordered two staffs for this from separate sources.
              One specifically for the CYMA 234, and another for a Cyma-Tavannes 234.
              Both have larger shaft dimensions than the original, and the overall length is off as well ( longer ). Here’s a snapshot of the marking that’s on the watch.

              http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA3OVgxNjAw/z/t4AAAOSwfcVUHD33/$_57.JPG

              Are we sure it’s Cyma ???

              Thanks

              October 17, 2014 at 6:33 pm #59519
              chris mabbott
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                Longer is better randy, as you already know, so you’ll be facing a little bit of reduction work… I feel ya :(

                October 17, 2014 at 8:35 pm #59520
                randy
                Participant

                  I tried with the 1st one to get it to the proper dimensions..just could get it there, but I’m going to attempt it again.
                  I would really like to get the proper staff though..this is for a clients watch,..and it’s pretty small,…so no room for error.

                  October 17, 2014 at 11:50 pm #59521
                  gerene
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                    Randy, I don’t think it is a Cyma 234. From your picture it seems that your movement is a pin pallet escapement. The Cyma 234 does not have a pin pallet escapement. The Cyma logo I was referring to is this one

                    .

                    Unfortunately I cannot tell you what your movement is. Could you post a picture of the whole movement (both sides)?

                    Jan

                    October 18, 2014 at 1:45 am #59522
                    gerene
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                      Randy, could you also give the size of the movement?

                      Jan

                      October 18, 2014 at 7:55 am #59523
                      randy
                      Participant

                        Thanks Jan…I’ll get photos posted tomorrow..today’s time is already packed full. Thanks for the help !

                        Best,

                        Randy

                        October 19, 2014 at 2:02 pm #59524
                        randy
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                          http://www.ebay.com/itm/RELOJ-GENIEVRE-CALENDAR-17-RUBIS-/281464395252?pt=ES_Relojes_de_pulsera&hash=item418895d5f4&nma=true&si=t90x2zBf%252BkWAvoLCRlkEjw8Ybx4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

                          Camera’s dead today…but it’s identical to this old Ebay listing..

                          October 20, 2014 at 2:20 am #59525
                          gerene
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                            Sorry Randy, I don’t know what movement this could be. It definetely is not a Cyma 234. The escape wheel looks like a pin-pallet escape wheel though the dial says “ancre” and 17 rubis. I don’t know if the dial on your watch says that as well. Pin pallet movements usually do not have a lot of jewels but Oris and Timex did make pin pallets with jewels so it seems.
                            Sorry that I can’t help you more on this one :(

                            Jan

                            October 20, 2014 at 10:55 am #59526
                            randy
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                              Thanks Jan..I’ll keep digging !

                              Best regards,

                              Randy

                              October 20, 2014 at 11:17 pm #59527
                              gerene
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                                You are welcome. Please let us know if you find out what it is, you’ve got me curious now. ;)

                                Jan

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