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Does anyone have a source for modern Orient watch movement parts? Specifically looking for a barrel complete for 48743/48748 movement. I'm in the UK and there is no Orient service centre. Thanks.

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This question comes in from time to time. It seems that Orient, despite selling in Europe and North America, does not care at all about providing spare parts.

Perhaps these are available in Japan, but I don't know for sure.

What I am certain about is that in 2021 there is no secret place for parts, who has them and wants to sell will be visible on the Internet. 

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Hi Steve,

You're best bet would be to buy a donor off ebay, usually the Indian sellers have them cheap.

Orient also share a lot with Seiko so worth checking if you have some Seikos on hand. I think the 48xxx series is based on the 6619. I seem to remember sacrificing an Orient just to get the balance for a Seiko 6619 some years ago. They are not identical however, eg Orient liked to have a push-button date quickset.

What exactly are you looking for? I have a few 'organ donors' but I'm here in Malaysia!

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12 hours ago, anilv said:

Hi Steve,

You're best bet would be to buy a donor off ebay, usually the Indian sellers have them cheap.

Orient also share a lot with Seiko so worth checking if you have some Seikos on hand. I think the 48xxx series is based on the 6619. I seem to remember sacrificing an Orient just to get the balance for a Seiko 6619 some years ago. They are not identical however, eg Orient liked to have a push-button date quickset.

What exactly are you looking for? I have a few 'organ donors' but I'm here in Malaysia!

Anilv

Hi Anilv,

I am looking for centre wheel and barrel/train wheel bridge for 48748/48743/46943 (They all appear to use the same).

Steve

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Unfortunately in todays world of horology, particularly with watch parts it is an ongoing issue. Gone are the days when if a part was needed it was just a quick search of a material house for the part.
Therefore my advice is when purchasing a non runner from eBay always check the availability of parts before bidding. Also if taking on a non runner as a job then (as I do) explain to the customer parts are an issue if needed.
As said many times here before there is no magic hidden parts store and I guess we all are searching the same suppliers with a last resort eBay. 

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