Vintage Timepiece Support Spindle No.202 - Cyberpunk Tahkli Style - c1965 BELAIR Watch Dial

Vintage Timepiece Support Spindle No.202: One-of-a-Kind "Cyberpunk" Design - Tahkli Style - 1960's BELAIR Men's Wrist Watch Dial with Mechanical and Electronic Watch Parts - Brass Clock Escapement Wheel and Acrylic Disc Whorl

WEIGHT: 0.9oz. (26g), WHORL: 1.35” (34mm) diameter, SHAFT: - this is the smaller of the 2 that I make = .094" (2.4mm) dia. x 7.75" (19.7cm) length (unpainted/raw steel)

- NO-HOOK OPTION - Choose Option in Drop Down Menu - REMOVES 1/2" from total shaft length

This is a lighter weight support spindle that is very well balanced and has a good amount of rim weight to keep it spinning a long time... it will be wonderful for spinning a wide variety of cotton and short and longer staple fine fibers.

Made from 30 individual pieces, the centerpiece of this spindle is a 1960's BELAIR (US Company/Swiss Made) men's wristwatch dial that is adorned with mechanical and electronic authentic watch components for a unique mix of steampunk and cyberpunk styles. The watch components are adhered to the dial - with connected gears and an artistic pattern - and is then coated in two thick layers of clear epoxy resin for a no-snag and long life finish. The bottom side has a triangular LED Flashlight Circuit Board that is also coated in epoxy - then center drilled for mounting onto the shaft. The dial, two 1/8" thick acrylic discs, a vintage brass clock escapement wheel, and the circuit board make up the whorl, which is mounted to an uncoated high-carbon/spring steel shaft with a heat forged hook. All components are assembled with an industrial 2-part epoxy adhesive and a rust inhibitor oil (WD-40) is applied to the finished spindle shaft to prevent surface rust.

HISTORY OF BELAIR WATCHES: Belair Watches is a U.S.-based company, founded by Ernest & Ilse Grunwald in 1945/1946, known for assembling quality, mid-priced watches in America (NJ & US Virgin Islands) using Swiss parts, specializing in private-label (store brands) and promotional watches, and was later acquired by Selco Time Corp in 2020, continuing its legacy in customized timepieces. They became prominent for offering Swiss-component watches with American assembly, including some with unique features like the Union symbol for retailers. Today, under Selco, Belair remains a key player in customized watches, utilizing Swiss parts and offering advanced features like sapphire crystals and Swiss automatic movements.

FREE SHIPPING - US ONLY - via USPS Ground Advantage Package service w/tracking and insurance. Ships from Tucson, AZ USA

INTERNATIONAL & UPGRADED SHIPPING AVAILABLE: Customer pays 100% of shipping charges for these options

All spindles are hand crafted in Tucson, AZ, by John Galen Gudenkauf (owner/artist) with US and Globally made Materials.