tissot visodate automatic camping rotor problem

[shmengel]

hello, 

ill start off by saying i'm new to watchmaking.

i just bought this vintage tissot, it has tissot 28.5r-621 movement.

thought it was running ok but needed some repairing. then i couldnt hear the rotor spinning when shaking it. after opening the case i immediately saw the rotor was dislocated and i think that the rotor's stem is broken (adding pictures below).

besides using the watch as a handwound one instead of an automatic, what can i do? i searched for a spare part but couldnt find one, and im not interested in buying a donor movement.

is there a way to solder it back together maybe? seems to me impossible because of the small size and the material, but thought id ask and maybe someone more experienced will know a way. 

if a new oscillating weight stem is needed, do you guys have any idea where i can find one? or will it be easier finding a bridge?

 

photo # 1 - the way it apperantly should be.

photo # 2 - the way it is on my movement.

photo #3 - the broken stem

photo #4 - the rotor - shouldnt there be a jewel there?

[AndyGSi]

I can't vouch for this site and it appears to have mixed reviews but possibly worth at least a message to them and see what type of response you get.

https://urdelar.se/products/tissot-28-5r-21-axle-for-oscillating-weight-no-282116r-1

[Knebo]

4 hours ago, AndyGSi said:

I can't vouch for this site and it appears to have mixed reviews but possibly worth at least a message to them and see what type of response you get.

https://urdelar.se/products/tissot-28-5r-21-axle-for-oscillating-weight-no-282116r-1

Hi and welcome @shmengel

Yes, you should replace the axle. 

I also haven't ordered from Urdelar, but I think they are reputable. 

Edited December 31, 2024 by Knebo

[watchweasol]

Hello and welcome to the forum,   You could try Jules Borel in the USA or Esslingers again in the USA.  Jules Borel have a look up data base for finding parts.

[Knebo]

19 minutes ago, watchweasol said:

again in the USA

On that note, @shmengel, where are you located? It's always helpful to indicate this on your profile or in your introductory post. Sourcing parts is a big part of watchmaking and advice on that is highly continent-specific. 

[shmengel]

2 hours ago, Knebo said:

On that note, @shmengel, where are you located? It's always helpful to indicate this on your profile or in your introductory post. Sourcing parts is a big part of watchmaking and advice on that is highly continent-specific. 

Thank you for your advice! I’m located in Israel. I guess I will be relying on European shipping mostly as there is not as much supply here.

[watchweasol]

Hi in that case you could try Cousins UK as a spuulier of parts, they t have a look up in  “technical Documents” for tech sheets and parts sheets. By calibre number. And make.

[Knebo]

4 minutes ago, watchweasol said:

Cousins UK

I agree, they're usually the best bet in Europe and surrounding countries 

But CousinsUK are not big suppliers of vintage parts. So this Tissot part is unlikely to be in their stock. Ebay or Urdelar.se then.. 

[AndyGSi]

Cousins do have a number of parts for your movement but not what you're looking for.

[shmengel]

10 hours ago, AndyGSi said:

I can't vouch for this site and it appears to have mixed reviews but possibly worth at least a message to them and see what type of response you get.

https://urdelar.se/products/tissot-28-5r-21-axle-for-oscillating-weight-no-282116r-1

well i orderd this one. hope it will arrive soon. will update when it does.

thank you!!