Reply To: German ‘blessing’ alarm clock spring issues

[derekas]

The blessing alarm clock spring issue is now resolved by making a custom retaining ring from a curtain ring. I would post a pic but do not know how to do this. The curtain ring was to big and needed re-sizing in diameter and width but the metal is low grade and is therefore easy to bend and file. However I have encountered another issue with this clock.The hairspring needs replacing but the old hairspring collet is offset (I presume for alignment) and alignment of the new hairspring is not possible. Does anyone know of a supplier or can I remove the old spring from the old collet and fit a new spring to the old collet. I think the old spring is glued to the collet but not sure. The collet is 2mm