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Rolex Air King 5500 Calibre 1560



barely running














the barrel lid is touching the plate, and the friction is causing the problems you experienced



a pool of oil ...




worn and rusted escape wheel

replacement escape wheel (left)



the escape wheel jewel seat is way too low - someone tried to compensate for the worn escape wheel


pressing the escape wheel jewel seat out again

same for the bottom plate