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After sorting through some movements to sell as "steampunk", I noticed one that had a part to fix a movement I stuck away somewhere months ago. Ah - I remember - a 18s Waltham that would not wind.

The donor - Photo #1

 
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After removing the balance, barrel, and top plate, you can clearly see the bad guy

Photo #2

 
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Replacement part and bad guy part

 
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Replacement part nestled in its new home

 
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View via the barrel (mainspring) opening

 
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It is a miracle - it runs...

 
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Not sure if it is common for the "Yoke Spring" to break or not. It is the 1st one I have ever ran across INOP (no expert - just an old rusty Warrant Officer)
 
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