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Expert: Martin Meyer - 8/24/2007


Question
Hi I need to replace my suspension spring but not sure which size I need. the movement is a Hermle 451-053H (94cm) could you help me?

Answer
Hi Richard,
    Sorry for the delay; my computer has been down.
    Suspension springs are available from clock materials houses such as Timesavers and Merritts Antiques. There are many sizes, but the PRINTED catalog has actual size ilustrations of the springs, so you can match one up to the old broken spring. I have tried matching up sizes on my computer and unfortunately they do not seem to be actual size, at least on my monitor.
    Thanks for your question.   Martin

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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

Experience

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

Organizations
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.

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

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