FHF-Font 821 Watch Spare Parts: A Technical Overview
The FHF-Font 821 is a classic Swiss-made manual wind watch movement, known for its reliability and precision. This calibre, with a diameter of 25.60mm and features such as sub-seconds and date setting by changing the hour hand position between 20 to 24 hours, remains popular among vintage watch collectors and horologists.
Key Spare Parts for FHF-Font 821
Winding Stem (Part 401): The original winding stem designed to fit the FHF-Font 821 calibre is essential for winding and setting the watch. It is compatible with related calibres such as 81, 81-2, 82, 82-4, 811, 811-2, and 821-4.
Barrel and Arbor: Barrel components including the barrel and barrel arbor form the mainspring housing and are crucial for power transmission.
Center Wheel and Cannon Pinion: Variants of the center wheel with and without cannon pinion are available, responsible for motion transmission in the gear train.
Wheels and Pinions: Third wheel, fourth wheel, sweep second wheel, cannon pinion (standard and sweep second type), hour wheel, and minute wheel form the core gear train.
Setting Mechanism Parts: Includes the yoke, setting lever and its spring, intermediate setting wheel, clutch wheel, crown wheel, and click components.
Balance and Pallet Components: Balance complete assembly, balance staffs, jeweled pallet fork, pallet with endstone, and end pieces play a role in time regulation.
Mainspring: The mainspring is the power source, and replacement springs are critical for restoring function.
Additional Parts: Stem male/female, rocking bar, yoke spring, winding pinion, ratchet wheel, and various small springs ensure mechanical integrity.
Availability and Compatibility
Many of these parts are available from specialized watch parts suppliers, often with original part numbers and for related FHF calibres. Due to the enduring demand for maintenance and restoration, parts like winding stems, tirette springs, winding pins, and mainsprings are generally stocked and can be sourced from online suppliers catering to vintage watchmakers.
Conclusion
FHF-Font 821 calibre watch spare parts cover a comprehensive set of components vital for maintenance and restoration. Their availability and interchangeability with related FHF calibres make the FHF-Font 821 a well-supported vintage movement for professional watchmakers and enthusiasts alike.
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Stem, Crown, Hands & Spares might be available for this movement.
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