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Hi there, just started this hobby and was lucky enough to get a load of kit for Christmas. Starting on pocket watches to ease me into the hobby. So I picked up a very cheap Marvin pocket watch that needs some TLC. Currently it needs a new hair spring and an escape wheel, if anyone can help !

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Hello and welcome to the forum Benji,  Regarding the Marvin  you might try ebay for a donor or these,  speedtimerkollection.com  Europe or welwynwatchparts.co.uk   both second user parts suppliers. getting a hairspring will be difficult as each spring is vibrated / tuned to the balance wheel as a matched pair. you may be lucky and pick up a balance complete (balance wheel and spring attached)    all the best

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