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I have a kind of tick list of old watch makes which I'm interested in acquiring as opportunity arrives, and the list currently includes makes like Doxa, Record, etc. It also includes Cyma/Tavannes. Coincidentally, as a description of a Cyma Cymaflex came up on the forum recently, a similar movement appeared on eBay. So I had a punt and got it - hopefully it should arrive by next week. 'Yer 'tis:

The cheeky so & so has said he will give me a week to resolve or he will report me to ebay. I have therefore just sent a complaint to Ebay with the evidence I have collected. Watch this space !!!!

Good result Charlie, well done sir!

Hi ro63rto, If the blades are straight, aligned and firm and remain that way when you fit Bergeon blades to them (better quality steel, not what they usually have which can scratch and damage the watches), you will be ok. I started with a similar set and fitted the good blades. Eventually I moved towards the real thing to never come back to them. In any case, they might still work for you considering quality is very aleatoric so to speak, for the brand. Cheers, Bob

I think generally it is a case of over tightening and the seal sticking when they start to deteriorate , they can go like tar when they start to break down

By the way guys, I made a little walk through of how the backs came off at: http://www.watchrepairtalk.com/topic/1287-stubborn-screw-in-back-how-tomaybe/ Thanks for your help and advise! Cheers, Bob

Chez nous