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Repairing the (in)famous Chronographe Suisse!
Repairing the (in)famous Chronographe Suisse!
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“Vintage Watch Services”
Today we have James’ beautiful Aureole Chronographe Suisse in 18K gold on the bench, and this old watch is in need of some …
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During the fixing of the chronograph seconds hand, I thought I heard you say "golly jeepers this is fun". 😊
Intercourse! Love that… 😊
Intercourse 🤣 👍👍
Someone probably touched the regulator with their bare fingers
I had a Westbury chronograph with the Landeron 48 inside. The case was gold plated, and clearly aimed at customers too impoverished to afford a Chronograph Suisse in 18k. When I got the case open I found the balance wheel had a wad of Rodico instead of the upper jewel. So I sent it for repairs and got it back with the original gold plate half stripped off and replaced with shitty semi transparent red gold plate.I didn't ask for that, I liked the patina as it was. So much for that! The shop offered to redo the plating but I was done. My junk chrono was ruined.
I have a Chronograph very similar to this one, although the mechanism is not a Landeron; it has traditional stop/start and reset action. But it has exactly the same kind of case, possibly the same case; the odd reverse lugs, hollow lugs, 18k gold but so thin with base metal inner back and “stiffener”; I got it as a gift for my 21st birthday from a combination of my parents and my mentor (a jeweler). It was called a Phigied Extra. Pretty, but… basically unwearable.
You are an amazing horologist. It continually amazes and fascinates me at your skill and knowledge. Thank you very much.
Thanks for the subtitles Stian! It was a very pleasant and unexpected surprise!!! 👍😊 Beautiful watch and great job!Some pfenigs of the GDR were made of aluminum, so they were weightless))) By the way, about the balance spiral – you gave me the idea to check the spiral gap on a mechanical alarm clock that has a completely unstable stroke! Thank you for sharing your experience! 🖐️🤝🙂
I appreciate the extra time given to explaining the working of the chronograph function. Thanks!
Very Nice!
Nice work, Stian!
The Soviets actually imported their ass buzzers from East Germany … and slapped a CCCP label on them.
17:11 In the US I think the watch would have to say “Assembled in US.” Odd that US has stricter rules.
Hello , I do like a chronograph. Nice 51 . My next project after Christmas is a 39 from the 15.5”” family . I find closing up the centre wheel and arbor ports puts you up at the 300 amp mark . I spotted a lot off side movement when you fitted the canon pinion and yes the cases are thin I restored one last year a 51 . Nice work
Regards
Andrew
I recently got a new video card. Now I can watch your videos in glorious 4k.
Very nice work, you are a true artist.
Another outstanding video Stian. Superb looking watch.
Dear Stian, as always I enjoyed every minute of this wonderful video with your comments and history lesson on a really beautiful watch. It may not feature the most sophisticated movement, but it oozes style – as do you: 👍👌👏!
Oh please show us how to replace the index pin!
Yes Stian, Re the chronograph seconds hand, I can imagine your expletive laden tirade exceeded that of Derek and Clive – The Critics.
They're on YouTube in the case a man of class and style has missed the performance (Caution: not suitable for children within at least 3 small European countries' radii away).
I really like when you let us hear the whales in the slow motion air squeezer check
Always a good day when you post a new video Stian. Can watch and listen to you for ages. Also can I take this opportunity to wish you and the ladies in your life, a very happy Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. All the very best Mick.🇬🇧
Another interesting video. Where did you get those wide hand levers? I haven't seen those from any of the suppliers I use. Thanks
Stain those East German coins are actually quite sturdy but because you are the big Norwegian beefcake you can bend anything you get your hands on like Beckham. What no trouble in Paradise. Keep well from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Debit is better friendlier the best way.
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What a nice watch! And great job as usual. But an empire crystal on a watch like this? I would have preferred a low dome. And what a coincident! I serviced a really beautiful 38mm Atlantic Chronograph Suisse with a Landeron 48 last week. I really do love these old chronographs.
How do you dispose of your contaminated cleaning fluids?