Jaquet Droz refuses to fix it. So I will! Restoration of a 1960s Jaquet Droz vintage watch

Saving-Time May 18, 2023
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Jaquet Droz, part of the Swatch Group, unfortunately, doesn't provide repair services for vintage models, so I'll be stepping in to do just that. If you're interested in owning this vintage watch, it's up for auction here on eBay. Feel free to check it out. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295705591216 Today, we'll be delving into the intriguing history of Jaquet Droz watches from the 1960s. Alongside exploring its captivating past, I'll also take you through a comprehensive restoration and servicing process. This particular model boasts an A. Schild (AS) Cal. 1702/03 calendar feature and a Swiss, 17 jewels, incabloc movement - a testament to the rich heritage of watchmaking. It's worth noting that A. Schild later became part of ETA. There's something truly special about these timepieces. It's unfortunate that today's Jaquet Droz seems to overlook this significant chapter of Swiss watchmaking. #VintageWatch #WatchRestoration #watchrepair ------------------------------------ Links to Sarauer Horology I have no affiliation at all with this company; it's not sponsored in any way. I just like it. https://www.instagram.com/sarauerhorology/ https://www.sarauerhorology.ca/ ------------------------------------ Oil used Light oil (escape wheel/third wheel/fourth wheel/balance pivots): Moebius 9010 Heavy oil (centre wheel/barrel arbor/barrel/motion work): Moebius HP 1300 or Moebius D5 Pallet oil: Moebius 941/2 and Moebius 9415 pallet grease (for fast beating watches over 19,800bph) Mainspring: Moebius 8200 grease Keyless work and upper crown wheel: Moebius 8301 grease Cleaning agents Elma - WF Pro Watch Cleaning Elma Suprol Pro --------------------------------------- A lot of the information in this video came from https://grail-watch.com/2021/04/22/the-forgotten-history-of-jaquet-droz-switzerlands-shared-watch-brand/ Any inaccurate information is on me, not them! 00:00 Introduction and history 00:40 Getting the movement out of the case 02:24 Disassembling the backside of the watch movement 09:57 Disassembling the keyless, motion and calendar works 11:27 Cleaning the watch parts 14:00 Winding the mainspring, left handed spring right handed winders! 18:00 Reassembling and oiling the back of the main plate 25:00 Reassembling and oiling the dial side of the watch, keyless, motion and calendar works 32:03 Cleaning up the dial, hands and calendar ring 34:26 Cleaning and fitting balance more oiling. 35:10 Completing the escapement, does it tick? 40:03 Finishing up. Timegrapher results and a look at the watch on wrist

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