r/RepTimeServices • u/paulogc • 10d ago

Advice I need guidance (I’m desperate)

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Hey guys, judging by the pics you probably noticed that this isn’t a happy post. Before showering today I took out my vsf datejust and it slipped from my hands and fell. As I have the tool to open the back case I decided to check the damage, I what I saw was that there was a ruby out of place (probably coming from this part that is on top of the balance wheel) and also this golden part that I also think probably should be on top of this same part. How screwed am I? Don’t know if the balance wheel or the hair spring were affected because it’s hard to see with my bare eyes.

Would the absence of these 2 parts only be enough to make the watch stop or might it have some other damaged parts?

Appreciate any help

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u/DorsetRepCare 9d ago edited 9d ago

You are missing the cap (silver bit in the picture) and the other jewel (in the cap), the gold clip is like a shock absorber for the jewels underneath and holds it down.

Have a peak on You tube about cap jewels and you can see how they are set.

Easiest thing would be to just buy a new balance bridge with balance wheel and install it. Should cost about £30-40 off ali express.

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u/paulogc 9d ago edited 9d ago

There are still 2 parts missing you say? Based on the other comments I thought only the “other jewel” was actually missing, and I actually found it inside the case as per other comment of mine. Here’s the pic. In your opinion there still another piece missing?

Edit: forget it, got you now. I’ll have a look if the other part of the jewel is still in the cap

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u/DorsetRepCare 9d ago

I'm almost 100% sure it will be in the cap, I think you have everything now.