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You must completely let down the mainspring power (release the tension). If you skip this step, the stored energy will violently spin the gears when a bridge is removed, destroying teeth and pivots.
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During the stripping (disassembly) phase, what is the very first and most critical safety step a watchmaker must take before removing any gears?
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You must completely let down the mainspring power (release the tension). If you skip this step, the stored energy will violently spin the gears when a bridge is removed, destroying teeth and pivots.
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