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Wanted [message #19367]

Fri, 21 March 2025 11:52

abessette
Messages: 3
Registered: March 2025

Gruen Apprentice

I am looking for a top balance wheel jewel with hole for a Gruen semiThin 756 17 jewel pocket watch. When I was servicing the watch, I lost the jewel with the hole that holds the top of the balance wheel shaft. I have the cap jewel and only need the hole jewel. I will take a complete bridge with the balance wheel and jewels if anyone has them. Please let me know what you have and the price. Thanks Andre

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Re: Wanted [message #19369 is a reply to message #19367]

Sat, 22 March 2025 23:36

Gary
Messages: 2468
Registered: May 2013
Location: Seattle

Gruen Authority
Cheerleader

Hi Andre,

NOS parts for the 756 are a rare find. The best bet is to get a 756-758 part movement from eBay. I checked my 758 parts box and it doesn't event list a hole jewel, really?

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Re: Wanted [message #19370 is a reply to message #19369]

Sun, 23 March 2025 22:22

Jenneke
Messages: 2108
Registered: May 2013
Location: Netherlands

Gruen Authority

I have never seen a Gruen ruby set, would be lovely. Going from memory. Isnt that a jewel in a setting? Suppose there are generic vintage options for the setting. I dont have those.

If I were you, I would search for a spare movement. They turn up regularly on Ebay. Or ponder if a Seitz could be pressed in.

You can only waste time if you forget to enjoy it - Loesje

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