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    Re: Chronometer repair: Has anyone dealt with Historic timekeepers?
    From: Alejandro Purgue
    Date: 2014 Jun 09, 08:30 -0400
    Yes, the standard procedure is to put two cork wedges under it to "lock" it in place. The original Hamilton box came with a plate describing this process. 

    On Jun 8, 2014, at 3:36 PM, Greg Rudzinski <NoReply_Rudzinski@fer3.com> wrote:

    Here is a YouTube vidio of the Hamilton 21 balance wheel in motion. Notice how the balance wheel is unlocked. I would imagine that the balance wheel should be locked before shipping to prevent damage. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We1dLNXiBj0


       
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