BFG – Baumgartner 590 Watch Spare Parts: Comprehensive Overview
The Baumgartner BFG 590 is a vintage Swiss mechanical manual winding chronograph movement renowned for its flyback functionality and precision. Popular in the 1960s, it was used in sporty chronographs and racing timers, combining classic watchmaking craftsmanship with advanced features for its time.
Key Technical Specifications
Calibre: BFG 590
Movement Type: Manual winding chronograph with flyback
Functions: Chronograph (60 seconds, 30 minutes, 12 hours), hour, minute, continuously running seconds
Size: 13.5 lignes (approx. 30.7 mm diameter)
Height: 14 mm
Beat Rate: 21,600 vibrations per hour (vph)
Jewels: 17 synthetic jewels
Power Reserve: Up to 42 hours
Special Features: Flyback function allowing instant reset and restart of the chronograph without stopping
Case: Stainless steel with screwed back, sapphire crystal
Water Resistance: 5 ATM
Dial: Sportive white dial with red luminova hands
Strap: 20mm leather strap with deployment buckle
Common Spare Parts and Components
Movement Mechanism: Original NOS parts including mainspring, balance assembly, escape wheel, pallet fork, and gear train wheels.
Chronograph Components: Pillar wheel, chronograph levers, coupling wheels, reset hammers, and flyback mechanism parts essential for smooth and accurate chrono function.
Setting and Winding Parts: Winding stem, crown, ratchet wheel, and associated springs and levers.
Hands and Dial: Red luminova hands and dial components specific to the sporty model.
Bridges and Plates: Essential structural components supporting the movement.
Screws and Pins: Various precision screws and pins for assembly and repair.
Maintenance and Sourcing Tips
Always verify the BFG 590 calibre marking before ordering parts to ensure accuracy.
Use NOS or quality donor movements to source rare parts.
The flyback mechanism requires delicate servicing with precise lubrication for reliable operation.
Specialist vintage watch parts suppliers and dedicated chronograph experts are the best sources.
Importance of Genuine Spare Parts
Authentic parts guarantee reliable function, precision timekeeping, and durability of this complex chronograph movement.
Preserve the historical significance and collector’s value of these rare vintage chronographs.
Restorations with genuine components ensure the watch’s legacy and performance.
Maintaining your Baumgartner BFG 590 with authentic spare parts ensures lasting performance and honors its iconic position in Swiss mechanical chronograph history.
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