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Low beat vs high beat balance compatibility

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Anyone ever try if a high beat balance assembly will work in a low beat movement? I have an old low beat but need to replace the balance. I can only find a local source for a high beat.

Are the wheels different sizes?


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Yessir...you would need more that the balance wheel to make the movement work properly and tell time well.

What low beat movement needs a new balance?


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My cousin has an old watch and dropped it. Hairspring balance wheel jewel popped out and the hairspring bent . I can't fix that but I can replace the whole balance bridge.


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