Seagull 6498 And Slow Learner

[les13]

I have been working my way through Marc’s lesson videos. I bought a Seagull 6498 to use in the process. All went well until I reinstalled the balance wheel. When the watch did not run, I now think due to no end play on the balance staff after watching Marc’s video on the subject, I removed the balance wheel and let it and the bridge get away from one another. See photo. The end of the hairsping separated from its attachment. Is this repairable? I watched Marc’s video on straightening hairsprings, but I am not sure about attaching the end.

 

I could not find a Seagull hairspring so I ordered another movement. My original movement is now working well with the new balance wheel assembly.

 

[Nucejoe]

It is called "stud" , hairspring gets attached to it, clean the hole in the stud if there is a hole, glue the hairspring into the hole, use epoxy five glue or nail polish. Many may disagree but this hairspring can be sorted out too.  

Good luck.