namor Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I need some special case clamps for an ETA movement which have to be significantly longer than usual. Any idea where to get some ? Or must they be done individually ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 All of the parts houses sell them in assortments. This question has been answered previously, so you should be able to find info via the Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repfreak Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I think birdman in RG has a few movement holders selling at only USD12++ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustybrand Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Case clamps, not movement holders. I have bought a couple of sets of assorted case clamps, and I don't think any of them would work if you need them unusually long. In fact, none of them are big enough to work on my gen Speedmaster Mk II if I were to lose one of them. I managed to get one to work on a DW Daytona, but if large is what you're after, you may be best off making your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 how long do you need? please post a pic if you can. I have a bunch of them in various lengths. Some very long ones as well. All gen ETA. Depending where you buy, they run from $4-$5 each. PM me and I can sell you a set if I have what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namor Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Thank you all for your helpful comments ! I know that they are sold in assortments, for example a bag from Bergeon with 25 sets for around 15,- USD. But I don't need a variation of 25 sets and not one fitting my watch - therefore my question here... The size should be at least 5,5mm - max. 6mm. Here is a quick-pic of the shape it should had: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 That is a very standard part. You might try a local watchmaker. Alot of them will give them to you free (they buy & use large numbers of them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namor Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Meanwhile - some friends here had a look in their partsboxes (many thanks again for the efforts !) - the size is unusual and not included in the standard assortment bags (Bergeon, ETA). That was the reason why I asked here for your opinions... Yeah, my watchmaker could have some matching ones, or perhaps even make some new ones - but currently I have no access to him Thanks again for the replies and ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertieng Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 6mm is very long. How come your movement needs such a long clamp. This is an indication on your movement is not matching the case machined or vice versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I checked my tin of clamps and I don't have the long ones anymore. I remember now that I ground them down so I could use them. They were clamps for an ETA 2892-A2 but called special WP clamps on the borel parts list. Definitely longer than the usual clamps out there. part number 166/1/554.101 $4.40 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namor Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 6mm is very long. How come your movement needs such a long clamp. This is an indication on your movement is not matching the case machined or vice versa. Not necessarily... It's fitting perfect, but is a specialty... Stilty has a clue in the following post: I checked my tin of clamps and I don't have the long ones anymore. I remember now that I ground them down so I could use them. They were clamps for an ETA 2892-A2 but called special WP clamps on the borel parts list. Definitely longer than the usual clamps out there. part number 166/1/554.101 $4.40 each Yeah, the movement I'm working on is very similar - could be a specialty of it's size - thanks for the parts number from borel !! Will definately have a look at it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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