I have a 14K ladies watch with a broken 6P balance staff. I am looking to replace the entire movement, but cannot find a working 6P. Will other movements i.e., 6PP, 6PG, 6PPI or 6W fit the same case. I don't flip watches for profit - just have a small collection of Bulova's. There are a number of 6AP's around, but I don't know if that would work.
Thanks Ken S
In reply to I'll check what staffs I have by mybulova_admin
Thanks, but the watchmaker I am using says the balance is adjusted at the factory, and he would not want to attempt just a balance staff change. He is suggesting either a complete balance assembly, or a replacement movement. I am still in the process of learning watch repair - right now I can only do cosmetic stuff, so I don't know how difficult a balance staff replacement would be.
Thanks Again Ken S
In reply to I'll check what staffs I have by mybulova_admin
GJ,
Balance and staff are timed as a unit by the manufacturer. To change the staff only could open the door to numerous timing issues out of the range of the regulator involving tedious, time consuming and costly labour hours playing with timing washers.
One thing I hate to see is a regulator pushed all the way over to F or S in order to make a Watch keep 'half decent' time. Making it tick with a new staff may be simple enough, making it tick and keep time may not.
Balance complete is the way to go.
IMO
In reply to GJ, Balance and staff are by FifthAvenueRes…