Something I always come across...

[Salsagev]

Literally had this serviced and polished not too long ago and it gifted me a “broken” spring...

 

[Isaac]

Did the broken mainspring cause bent/broken teeth?

 

[Salsagev]

I hope not. A buyer literally said they were interested in buying it.

 

[Kevin W.]

Lucky i guess. Had this happen only once on a 30 hour cottage clock. Put in a new main spring, a week later it broke. And the spring was german made too. Yes these things really are a downer.

 

[Salsagev]

Lucky i guess. Had this happen only once on a 30 hour cottage clock. Put in a new main spring, a week later it broke. And the spring was german made too. Yes these things really are a downer.

I may have to carefully maneuver the movement out. This was a nice clock. Now it’s on the “wait” list.
30 hour spring couldn’t have caused much damage, right?

 

[Ticktocktime100]

A 30 hour spring is less powerful than an 8 day one, but I wouldn't underestimate it - inspect each gear very carefully for damaged teeth or anything else. One nasty surprise can lead to another...

Regards.

 

[Salsagev]

One nasty surprise can lead to another...

Will do!
A total jackpot for sure...