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Tuning fork watch

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  • 07-08-2009 10:09pm
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    Mr. Presentable
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    I have an errant Bulova Accutron Astronaut which is drifting sometimes fast, sometimes slow. Is there to your knowledge a reliable repair shop in Dublin that can retune the fork? Or will I have to export it?


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    Wibbs
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    I could be wrong but I know of nowhere here. I do remember a friend of a friend that had one and his died and he couldn't get it sorted here after some trying. This was a few years back mind.

    I have heard that the type of battery is very important and if it's the wrong kind, timekeeping can really suffer. Could it be that?

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    hollowjourney
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    Hi, as far as I know the isn't anyone in Dublin and probably the only horologist in Ireland who could reliably overhaul a tuning fork is John McGonigle (john@mcgonigle.ch). If he doesn't do it, he should be able to recommend someone in Europe.....he knows all the best watchmakers.


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    Origipolo
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    hollowjourney wrote: »
    Hi, as far as I know the isn't anyone in Dublin and probably the only horologist in Ireland who could reliably overhaul a tuning fork is John McGonigle (john@mcgonigle.ch). If he doesn't do it, he should be able to recommend someone in Europe.....he knows all the best watchmakers.

    I cant see John wanting to look at a tuning fork. Drop it into Sheerans off Grafton Street and look for Peter, he should be able to sort it for you.


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    Cyrus
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    get onto tz-uk.com

    there are a few guys there big into their hummers that will help you


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    Mr. Presentable
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    I sent it to Croydon Service Centre in the UK. Took four weeks to get back, but is now running beautifully. The sweeping second hand on this is so cool.


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