Hanging in the balance.

[SparkyLB]

Is it inadvisable to hang the balance complete from a balance tack for periods of time in excess of a few days to a week?  Thank you all. 

[watchweasol]

Hi    The short answer is NO as the prolonged weight of the wheel will have an adverse effect on the spring, It was not intended to hang for long periods. If the balance is to be left out of the watch with its cock turn the whole thing upside down and rest the balance in the jewel and cover for protection. If removed from the cock place on an old balance complete carrier an again remove out of harms way. A little for thought can save a lot of money not to mention time.

[yankeedog]

I have found that there are hairsprings that don't take well to hanging AT ALL !I have ruined Lorsa hairsprings by just letting them dangle long enough to install the balance cock.I wouldn't let one hang any longer than ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.

[jdm]

Basically the same discussion as in thread below. 

 

[SparkyLB]

Thank you to all.