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I have a Memovox k815 with a dial that is only in fair condition.  I would like to upgrade the dial but can't find one for the 815.  Does anyone know if any other dials would fit like the 814?  Also I managed to break the pivot off the escape wheel.  The only replacement I can find is $500.  Again is there another movement with the same escape wheel?  If there is someone with the skill to repair the pivot please DM me.

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I believe that JLC are all in house high end movements, hence spare parts extortionate prices. Sorry I can’t help with the pivot repair.

 

Tom

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On 5/9/2024 at 10:22 PM, markr said:

If there is someone with the skill to repair the pivot please DM me.

Can you post a picture?

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On 5/9/2024 at 9:22 PM, markr said:

I have a Memovox k815 with a dial that is only in fair condition.  I would like to upgrade the dial but can't find one for the 815.  Does anyone know if any other dials would fit like the 814?  Also I managed to break the pivot off the escape wheel.  The only replacement I can find is $500.  Again is there another movement with the same escape wheel?  If there is someone with the skill to repair the pivot please DM me.

 Could a new staff be fitted to the escape wheel ?

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2 hours ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

 Could a new staff be fitted to the escape wheel ?

It's a pinion, so no chance of finding one separate from the wheel. Definitely less work to repivot than make a new pinion! (I generally make the whole staff for a balance of pallet fork rather than repivot though.)

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