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I have this gorgeous 18k gold 17 rubis watch. It hasnt been working for a bit but i never bothered to look at why.

I looked tonight because I was going to list it for sale. And i found the really thin coil balance spring has popped out. I dont want to be paying to have it fixed. I'm pretty good repairing things once ive been given instuctions.

 

Is there anyone who may be able to help me? Pleaseee

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Do you have watchmaking tools ? (for this one you're going to meed a lot more than a loupe and screwdrivers)

Do you have experience with repairing watches ?

This job is pretty difficult so a beginner can't/shouldn't do this.

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Basically you're going to either have to buy just the hairspring and have it replaced or the entire balance complete as it's called...

Given that it's a vintage watch it's not going to be easy. Most likely hairsprings from other movements might fit but it's not gonna be easy to find the one needed.

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