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My golden watch Geneve 1896

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Channel: workbenchstuff · 2016 · Howto & Style

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This mechanical watch was produced around 1900, it contains 15 rubies and has a 14K gold case. During WW2, in 1940, after a stroke, the mechanism stopped. Also, the frame and the glass mounted on it were both broken. As you can see, the ceramic white dial was chipped and the seconds small hand was lost.
Ancre de precision. Geneve 1896. Levees visibles. 15 rubis.
The watch was broken for more than 76 years. 
In september 2016, a good watchmaker repaired it. Now the watch is ticking again after so many years of silence. Unfortunately, he could not find a frame and a glass to perfectly fit this watch. I am not giving up to search for frame and glass, but the spare parts are really impossible to find.
To set up the time for this watch, gently pull the small lever, move it to the right and then rotate the crown knob. 
To wind the watch, push the lever back in the left position and rotate the crown knob forward.

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