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Expert: Martin Meyer - 9/11/2008


Question
The pin end of the balance wheel of my Russian nuclear submarine clock (platform escapement) is broken and needs replacement.  Does anyone make them (a copy) or sell them? Where would I look?

Answer
Hi David,

Timesavers.com shows a platform escapement for this clock in their current catalog. The part number is 29021. I don't know if you were intending to replace the entire platform, the balance wheel and staff ("balance complete"), or just the broken balance staff. However, the entire platform escapement is the only part available and, at any rate, restaffing the balance wheel would be very difficult and require special tools, such as a staking set and poising tool.  http://www.clockmasteronline.com

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Martin Meyer

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Can answer repair and service questions for most types of clocks, antique and modern, mechanical and battery. NO watches, appraisals, identification, history, dating, or questions about cuckoo clocks. Website for Modern and Antique Clock Repair: Clockmasteronline.com

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24 Years as owner and repairman of clock repair business, 28 years in the field. Factory Independent Service Center for Howard Miller, Ridgeway and (formerly) Sligh Clocks. Specializing in Fine Antique Longcase (grandfather) clocks. Clock repair Website: (Please remove "Not" from the address - this is a spam protection): www.NotClockmasteronline.com

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AWCI (American Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute) and NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors)

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Am also an Expert in the "AllExperts-Antiques-Antique Clocks" Category.

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Trained by a former Rolex Asia watchmaker, and by a Master Watchmaker/Clockmaker.

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