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Expert: Martin Meyer - 2/14/2008


Question
I have a hermle movement 1161-853 as. The thumbscrew in the anchor bridge
broke off and I can't tighten it on the spring.I have not been successful in
finding a replacement bridge and thumbscrew. Can you help? I have also
thought of drilling it out and using a small bolt and nut. Is that a decent
alternative? Thanks, Fred

Answer
Hi Frederick,
    Some verge bridges are available from Black Forest Imports, but I don't know if they will have the one you need.
    I would recommend removing the broken screw and replacing it with a simple taper pin, available from any clock supply house. Taper pins were used exclusively for this purpose for many years, and should work fine. An extremely tight fit of the suspension spring in the post slot is not necessary.

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Martin Meyer

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Can answer repair and service questions for most types of clocks, antique and modern, mechanical and battery. NO watches, appraisals, identification, history, dating, or questions about cuckoo clocks. Website for Modern and Antique Clock Repair: Clockmasteronline.com

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24 Years as owner and repairman of clock repair business, 28 years in the field. Factory Independent Service Center for Howard Miller, Ridgeway and (formerly) Sligh Clocks. Specializing in Fine Antique Longcase (grandfather) clocks. Clock repair Website: (Please remove "Not" from the address - this is a spam protection): www.NotClockmasteronline.com

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AWCI (American Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute) and NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors)

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Am also an Expert in the "AllExperts-Antiques-Antique Clocks" Category.

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Trained by a former Rolex Asia watchmaker, and by a Master Watchmaker/Clockmaker.

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