Harwood Autorist

Hello, long shot but I have a Harwood Autorist (gents calibre based on AS 624) which is missing part of its autowind mechanism – it’s the upper ratchet wheel which is described as “pivoting trilobed plate” – basically a flat disc with three lobes, two of which have studs on their lobes, the third has a connecting rod.

Hens teeth and I’m guessing that it would have to be an extremely benevolent watchmaker who might have any Autorist parts tucked away which they might part with but please…

Harwood Autorist

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Wyler calibre identification

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I was hoping some might be able to assist with identifying this Wyler backwinder (though I think there is also an automatic ‘pump’ version of this calibre. It runs however has a badly worn balance pivot, so I’m hoping to christen which movement it is so I can either find a balance staff or, if required a replacement incaflex balance, however there is very…

Wyler calibre identification

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