Substituting replacement parts

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  • August 1, 2010 at 4:23 pm #47985
    jdp020351
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      Hello Group:
      Just a thought about substituting parts, ie. balance springs or main springs. If an original part is not available, can you substitute a
      replacement part from another brand of watch.
      Are there reference books available that lists acceptable replacements?

      Thanks
      Jerry

      August 3, 2010 at 12:23 pm #50335
      Bob Tascione
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        Hi Jerry,
        Yes, you can often interchange parts from other calibers. The books to use would be the Bestfit #111 part 1 & 2 catalogs. Reprints are available from some supply houses such as ofrei.com and twincity. They are a “Must Have” if you plan to work on mechanical wrist watches.
        Hope this helps Jerry

        Bob

        August 4, 2010 at 2:43 pm #50336
        jdp020351
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          Hello Bob,
          thanks for your reply.
          I will be sure to add these books to my library.

          Jerry

          August 19, 2010 at 2:37 pm #50337
          Bob Tascione
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            Hi all,
            Just wanted to mention that McCaw at mccawcompany.com has a special going on right now for the MatSys Online material system -life time membership- and is also throwing in one set of BestFit books. Seems like a good deal.
            Bob

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