http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/06/25/the-parts-issue-continues/ A mechanical watchmaker in a digital world Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:53:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/06/25/the-parts-issue-continues/#comment-469 Prem Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:45:28 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/06/25/the-parts-issue-continues/#comment-469 Hi Jp, Making common sense of it all, is the challenge s faced by watchmakers in the 21st century! Maurice Lacroix use, to their own advantage of course, modified ETA movements. These, as you are well aware of, are practically the same as other ETA movements- except when you get to parts like the main plates, or bridges, and ornamental designs. In every likelihood, one never needs parts such as these- but when it happens the manufacturer will take stock of the situation, and probably would want 'in' on the repair prices charged. The possibilities are limited, when you repair, and as my old Boss always said, 'Let common sense prevail' I'd always say Amen to that...LOL Prem Hi Jp,
Making common sense of it all, is the challenge s faced by watchmakers in the 21st century! Maurice Lacroix use, to their own advantage of course, modified ETA movements. These, as you are well aware of, are practically the same as other ETA movements- except when you get to parts like the main plates, or bridges, and ornamental designs. In every likelihood, one never needs parts such as these- but when it happens the manufacturer will take stock of the situation, and probably would want ‘in’ on the repair prices charged. The possibilities are limited, when you repair, and as my old Boss always said, ‘Let common sense prevail’
I’d always say Amen to that…LOL
Prem

]]> http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/06/25/the-parts-issue-continues/#comment-465 Greg Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:06:20 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/06/25/the-parts-issue-continues/#comment-465 I often see broken "parts only" movements on eBay. I guess the stuff you're referring too is unlikely to turn up in such a state, but you never know. At the watchmaking club/school I attend we have a massive collection of broken bits collected over the years - it's not often you can't find a suitable bit. :-) I often see broken “parts only” movements on eBay. I guess the stuff you’re referring too is unlikely to turn up in such a state, but you never know. At the watchmaking club/school I attend we have a massive collection of broken bits collected over the years - it’s not often you can’t find a suitable bit.

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