ETA Swiss 2836 Mvmt loose on Rolex DayDate

[BobM]

I see what the problem is; the question is whether it is practical for me to fix this or to have my watchsmith fix it.

Here is the problem: The movement is loose and turns in the case. It is supposed to be held fast in the case by two flat spring metal pieces each held in place by a screw, each one of those positioned opposite one another around the movement frame. When the crews are screwed down, these spring pieces press against the side of the case and lock the movement in place so it cannot move laterally.

In this watch, one of the spring pieces is broken across it just at the edge of the screw that holds it. A piece of the spring is still under the screw. The other spring clamp is loose; there is no screw to hold it in place, but the spring clamp is okay.

Therefore what I need is one spring clamp and one screw to hold it.

Now, ... the questions: Are such parts readily available to me? If they are, what should I be asking for (spring clamp thingy) ? How do I specify that screw ... size, length, thread, etc. Alternately, are these parts common such that my watchsmith will have them? If he is going to have them among his supplies, them I will have him handle it. If he is going to have to order them, I may as well do that and learn something in the process.

I will be very grateful for your kind counsel.

[marianetty]

it is not a very difficult piece to find.

You can buy them on ebay, but if you go to your watchsmith he will probably have them too.

[freddy333]

You should find a replacement screw in BERG-10227

The same parts house also sells the movement tabs, but I cannot find them on the site so you will need to inquire by phone at the number on their site.