Incabloc Springs

[chadders1966]

Hi,

I've been working on an AS/ST 1950/51 movement (listed on ranfft.de under AS1950) trying to get it working again. Unfortunately taking out the lower balance jewel I broke the Incabloc spring - a bit careless I know.

I've never had to replace one before, and I don't have any spares. I've been to Cousins where there is a whole page full of them, but no indication as to sizes etc. Anybody any idea of how I figure out what I need to get? I don't know what size the current one was (both legs sheared off and disappeared) or the size of the ones listed. I had some idea that I would just be able to order a selection, but no such luck.

I did look on EBay and found an actual movement for sale which would have the same size spring, but it would cost £15. The watch I'm working on probably didn't cost more than £5, so that's not going to happen! I don't mind spending the money on Cousins as I would then have some spares. Any advice welcome. Thanks

Stephen

[bobm12]

Hi chadders,

 

Are you in UK? Otherwise, if in USA, I would recommend ofrei.com and this: http://www.ofrei.com/page615.html#23549... just in case any of them fit? I don't know how to go about this without the service data/part number, sorry! I hope another member can offer better help!

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

[clockboy]

Hopefully this PDF might be useful.

 

KIF_.pdf

[Marc]

Cousins order code INCA97503, £2.92 for a pack of 5.

Currently out of stock but should be available after 30 June.

Alternatively search eBay for Incabloc 975.03. I found this one; 201321869822, more expensive but I guess it depends on how much of a hurry you are in.

Good luck :-)

[chadders1966]

Hi chadders,

Are you in UK? Otherwise, if in USA, I would recommend ofrei.com and this: http://www.ofrei.com/page615.html#23549... just in case any of them fit? I don't know how to go about this without the service data/part number, sorry! I hope another member can offer better help!

Cheers,

Bob

Bob,

UK, which is why I mentioned Cousins. If I was in U.S. I would probably try some of those packs of 5 for spare parts. Thanks!

Hopefully this PDF might be useful.

KIF_.pdf

Hi clockboy

I think that chart is just for KIF. Could be useful in future though thanks.

Cousins order code INCA97503, £2.92 for a pack of 5.

Currently out of stock but should be available after 30 June.

Alternatively search eBay for Incabloc 975.03. I found this one; 201321869822, more expensive but I guess it depends on how much of a hurry you are in.

Good luck :-)

Marc

That's really helpful thanks. I'm in no rush so I think I'll just wait. Can you tell me how you know this is the correct one? Thanks

Stephen

[Marc]

Hi Stephen,

 

I'm only going by the part that Cousins references.

If you go onto "watch parts"

"watch parts branded"

"AS"

Then look up 1950 in the calibre box and select "all parts" in the Swiss part description box, then click "search for items", it lists everything that they have or can easily get for that movement.

Then scroll down to the Incabloc entry and it gives the reference number.

 

Cousins are a pretty good reference for this sort of information even if you don't end up buying from them (although they do have a price match policy).

 

Hope this helps,

 

Marc.

[chadders1966]

Marc

Excellent, hadn't thought of that. Thanks!

Stephen