Coned hairspring repair

Submitted by Pinout on July 29, 2021 - 11:12am
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Anyone know what to do about a stretched HS resulting in a cone? 

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I removed a HS from a staked balance wheel. Thinking it was free I picked it up quickly like I would  a screw. Once detecting resistance it was too late. The entire spring stretched out was deformed very evenly into a cone or volcano if you will ‘in the flat’.  It looks great ‘head on’ looking from the top or bottom with no distortion ‘in the round’.

Bracelet Extra Links - 1969 Bulova Oceanographer

Submitted by Tourspin on July 26, 2021 - 3:43pm
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Hi All,

 I have a 1969 Bulova Oceanographer. I'm looking for a few (any number actually) extra links for the two tone Bulova bracelet (with yellow center links) in the picture (the one pictured in front, not currently on the watch). I think it is a Baldwin, but really not sure as there are no markings. I've seen some old advertisements of the M9 Oceanographer with this as the OEM bracelet. I also need a couple of 19mm end links, either 2 tone or yellow. The center link measures 6.95mm. Any help, or leads would be greatly appreciated! Thanks - Andy