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Re: Chronometer repair: Has anyone dealt with Historic timekeepers?
From: Alejandro Purgue
Date: 2014 Jun 09, 08:30 -0400
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.
