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That's a reputable dealer. You can confidently shop there.

Ok. You've totally exposed my ignorance to this project. I wouldn't have a clue how to do any of that. Maybe I should just admit defeat

How do you even access the mainspring in the barrel? Thanks rolexman but I don't feel like I've learnt if I do that. I rather spend £50 and find out I can't fix it and have learnt something than just hand it over and be none the wiser. If I can't repair it then ill probably not both doing anything more. The mainspring is £12 in the UK but I assume that's not the full barrel assembly.

What causes low amplitude? The mainspring? Worn out/damaged? That's why I serviced it. It's an old watch (my first ever rep) and I wasn't too worried about the outcome. Should I buy a new mainspring?

Amplitude??

Ps my Kello app picks it up at 18k bph

I think you're right. I have a steinhart and a custom build that I did recently and both are much faster beat than this. Here is the video. It's running fine time wise. Been going for nearly 3 hours and still accurate. http://videobam.com/PiqXQ

Ah thanks guys. I've used BOB years ago and couldn't remember what his site was called! I'll have a gander

I looked over there but there didn't seem to be much going on so thought I'd get more feedback here. I'll check that. So far it has kept time. Maybe I'm just comparing with a high beat 6497 which is why it looks slower?

This is why you guys know what you're doing Minute hand is on. Will keep track of time.

So, I've nabbed a pallet bridge out of another 6497 that I had in parts. It's working and ticking along but very slowly? Any thoughts? The hairspring isn't whizzing round as viciously as I'm used too. Suggesting friction maybe somewhere?

Managed to order a new pallet bridge from cousins in the UK. I made the assumption that t jewel would be pre inserted

Arghhhh, after about 5 attempts I've realised what the problem is. I think. The pallet bridge has lost its jewel, it's just a straight hole. So, that must have come out at some point, so the pallet fork isn't sitting right and therefore not doing anything. So, without a jewel???? I've clearly knocked it out somehow and I can't see it anywhere. Can I get another?

So i've put it all back together, again. But, it seems like the escape wheel isn't catching the pallet fork. I'm not sure if I have it the right way up. If I have the shorter protrusion on the bottom it sits too low, or at least it looks that way?? It's the only part of the ETA manual that doesn't have clear orientation

So, the escape wheel works just fine and rotates, so not the gear. Clearly I've buggered the pallet installation

Great thanks guys. It will move but not will full range of motion. I think it might be upside down. The pallet fork has a long and short pin on ever side. Who've one case down, long or short? I'll have another go Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I've just stripped, cleaned and rebuilt an old 6497 that wasn't running properly. After rebuilding it winds fine and I cans ET the hours etc. it won't run though. The balance wheel and pallet fork doesn't move. Have I over tightened something or maybe put something in wrong? Any ideas? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Hi All I'm servicing (having a go at) my first 6497 movement from a PAM 111. I want to buy a new dial and hands, also probably a new gasket. Where do you get the rep dials from, just contact your normal dealer? What about the gasket, where do I get a new one of those? Thanks

Looks ace that!

My trusty speedmaster reduced. Genuine.

Anyone tried anything new on this lovely watch? Considering my options but there are just so many. Would love to see what you guys have done. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Where do you guys get dials from? I'm building a project using an ETA 6498 and am finding dial option limited. They're all generally pilot based. I want something more classic but am struggling to get. 35-36.5mm dial. Any ideas? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I'm amazed how good these are. I just bought one and they are so useful. +1 to scratching with the metal case back opener. Ball all the way Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I did message concepta yes. Not had a response as yet though. Is that his forum name? I saw his name pop up elsewhere and thought someone mentioned he was from another forum. Hugo that is Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Hi Guys Looking at getting hold of a gen XVI face. Anyone know a source? Thanks