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So this pertains to that pesky Diamond Disc mainspring that I have posted about before. It has been cleaned and regreased, but as it winds down, it creaks, like a dry hinge. Very soft creaking, but noticeable. Does it just need more grease, or what?

Is it the spring or the barrel? You should have a thin metal washer between the spring barrel and the motor mount. If it's not there, I can see where slow speed friction would make it creak. Just a thought.

Ooh, that's a thought... I'll check it out tomorrow.