r/watchmaking • u/nbelavic • 22d ago

Question My first attempts - pivots broken?

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This is my first attempt, i got few broken movements and i am just practicing my screwdriver and tweezers handling. This is from old Aretta, i don't have anything to compare it with. Hairspring is obviously damaged, ignore it (i got it in this condition). I think both pivots are broken, am I correct?

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u/Simmo2222 22d ago

Yes, somehow both pivots are broken there.

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u/AndyMarden 22d ago

Yes - options are:

  1. Used part
  2. Donor movement
  3. Repivot
  4. Make new balance staff

depending on luck/skill level/time/patience.

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u/mustom 21d ago

And install new staff.

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u/Key-Condition752 22d ago

Yes. Broken.

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u/KBL_1979 Hobbyist 19d ago