A balance tack for holding the watch balance wheel bridge steady while you adjust the beat, straighten a kinked hairspring, undercut screws, or add and remove timing washers.
⭐ At a glance
✅ Holds the balance bridge secure during hairspring and beat adjustments
📦 Plastic base with metal needle/point
✔️ New with tags
Material: Plastic base, metal needle
Specifications
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Brand: Unbranded
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Type of Tool: Balance tack
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Condition: New with tags
🔧 What it does & how to use
This is a bench essential for watchmakers and repairers working on balance wheels and hairsprings. The plastic base holds the tool steady while the metal needle pins and supports the balance bridge, freeing both hands to work on the balance assembly with tweezers and other tools.
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Set up: Place the balance tack on your bench in easy reach of your working area.
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Secure the bridge: Rest the balance bridge onto the tack, using the needle to hold it steady and in position.
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Adjust the beat: With the balance held firm, use tweezers or a beat-setting tool to correct the beat error.
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Straighten the hairspring: With the assembly steadied, gently work out any kinks in the hairspring coils.
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Work on timing screws: Use the held position to undercut screws or add/remove timing washers without the balance shifting.
