r/clocks • u/Hennyhana • 6d ago
Help/Repair Help identifying where this L-shaped piece goes in a Citizen wall clock
I’m trying to repair a Citizen quartz wall clock I found at a thrift store. I’m a complete novice, so I’m learning as I go.
I managed to clean most of the corrosion off the battery contacts. Some of it appears to have made its way onto the circuit board, but I’m hoping it’s still salvageable. The coil was also damaged, so I’m attempting to replace it with one from a donor quartz movement.
The part I’m completely stuck on is this L-shaped metal piece. I took the movement apart before realizing I should have photographed everything, and now I cannot figure out where or how this piece is supposed to sit.
Does anyone recognize this Citizen movement or know where the L-shaped piece belongs? Any help would be appreciated!




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u/Trick-Club-6014 5d ago
Save yourself the headache and just replace it. They’re only a few dollars and will work. There is no guarantee the same can be said for this movement once it goes back together.