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Jun 28, 2017, 09:49 PM
#1
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No Service for Pierce Chrono (Cal. 139)
I've been looking for someone to service my Pierce Chronograph (Cal.139) for a while now.
Everyone I've approached have said they can't get parts. Specifically the "plastic parts".
Does anyone know what these parts are?
What are the specifications of these "plastic parts"?
Has anyone tried to replicate these with a 3D Printer?
I'm wondering if I try to print the parts myself whether I'd have more luck finding a watchmaker to service it?
Appreciate any input or advice.
Thanks
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Jun 28, 2017, 09:56 PM
#2
Remarks
indirect minute
unusual: ratchet on dial side, crown mechanism with rocker bar
Patented axial clutch for second counter (Fig.3-5):
The minute wheel A is not in the center like in conventional movements. It drives the hands gears via canon pinion (Fig.2), and the third wheel B. This drives the sub second Cand the detachable center second D.
On the center-second arbor with heart disc Eand minute-counter driver F the pinion Gwith clutch H is running. Pushing (left in Fig.4) the arbor will clamp the clutch washer I beween F and H, and thus couples both together. The two points on H are then pressed into the soft washer I, thus reliably connecting both parts.
The clutch H is kept floating with springs Jand K, and the spring L keeps the clutch parts apart. Coupled is by a lever (Fig.1, center) pressing on the center-second arbor. As the heights of all springs are adustable, the clutch can be sensitively adjusted to engage and disengage reliably without too much friction loss.
In most chronographs the clutch is realised by gears, and therefore the second counter jumps one tooth forth or back when started. This doesn't happen here, but there is a drawback in return: The original clutch washers I became brittle after some time, and replacement isn't available since long. But one can make them from suitable plastic material.
possible this part but not sure if honest , possible 3d printing is a possible but a lot of people might not think cost effective enough to do is it a 139 ? thought 134 but not that up on these in house movements
“Better to be a broken piece of jade than an intact piece of pottery.”
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Jun 28, 2017, 09:57 PM
#3
plus circa 1940's it going to be a bear to find parts every time
“Better to be a broken piece of jade than an intact piece of pottery.”
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Jun 28, 2017, 11:26 PM
#4
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Well that washer looks pretty straight forward. I guess it's everything else that's the problem. Thanks though.
BTW where is this description from?
Sent from my cracked, broken, hand wound Phone
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Jun 29, 2017, 07:19 PM
#5
Originally Posted by
morningtundra
Well that washer looks pretty straight forward. I guess it's everything else that's the problem. Thanks though.
BTW where is this description from?
Sent from my cracked, broken, hand wound Phone
pulled it from ranfft site and posted it on the thread for the pierce chrono you did here Is this a column wheel?
but here it is again in full
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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Pierce 134
Features
manual-wind chronograph, 60s, 60min, pillar wheel
sub second
Data
13''', Dm= 28.85mm; Do= 29.35mm
H= 7.0mm
F= 0.85mm
T= 2.2mm
7/17 jewels
f = 18000 A/h
power reserve 30h
Balance staff U1621
Stem W2046
Mainspring / battery
Zf1245, 1.50 x 10.5 x 0.12 x 320mm
Hands
2.35 x 1.48 x 0.35 / 0.35 x 0.21mm
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Remarks
indirect minute
unusual: ratchet on dial side, crown mechanism with rocker bar
Patented axial clutch for second counter (Fig.3-5):
The minute wheel A is not in the center like in conventional movements. It drives the hands gears via canon pinion (Fig.2), and the third wheel B. This drives the sub second C and the detachable center second D.
On the center-second arbor with heart disc E and minute-counter driver F the pinion G with clutch His running. Pushing (left in Fig.4) the arbor will clamp the clutch washer I beween F and H, and thus couples both together. The two points on H are then pressed into the soft washer I, thus reliably connecting both parts.
The clutch H is kept floating with springs J and K, and the spring L keeps the clutch parts apart. Coupled is by a lever (Fig.1, center) pressing on the center-second arbor. As the heights of all springs are adustable, the clutch can be sensitively adjusted to engage and disengage reliably without too much friction loss.
In most chronographs the clutch is realised by gears, and therefore the second counter jumps one tooth forth or back when started. This doesn't happen here, but there is a drawback in return: The original clutch washers I became brittle after some time, and replacement isn't available since long. But one can make them from suitable plastic material.
Example, year: signature; shock device
ca. 1945: Pierce Watch Co. Inc., Swiss, M, Patented, 17 Jewels
Not for Sale!
The movements presented in this caliber finder are not for sale. This is only a data sheet for identification and evaluation of the movement calibre, as well as for approximate dating.
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Last edited by is that my watch; Jun 29, 2017 at 07:25 PM.
“Better to be a broken piece of jade than an intact piece of pottery.”
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Jul 31, 2017, 07:00 PM
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Zenith & Vintage Mod
Originally Posted by
morningtundra
I found someone! A friendly and amiable chap in Texas...
http://www.abellwatchmakers.com/
He wasn't scared off by the 'hard to get plastic bits' (which were actually cork or leather originally!) on the clutch.
He's done a few Pierce chronos before and appears to know his craft.
He turned it around in a few weeks for a not unreasonable fee. And even sent me back the parts he replaced.
I'd use him again and would recommend him.
Glad it worked out for you.
Thanks for sharing!
Dan