Balance Spring

[Kaotik]

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

[Chopin]

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.

[rogart63]

Sorry to say but that is beyond repair. That hairspring is way to damaged. You will need a new balance wheel with hairspring,  

[vinn3]

though I hate to hear "that can't be repaired" ,  BUT,   this repair is not FEASEABLE.   could cause headaches,  the easy way out is BUY NEW.  vin

[Chopin]

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.