Watch polishing
Discussion
Collected the watch yesterday. Being something of a risk taker I bought it (top bid) without asking if it worked. I just figured that if it didn’t and I got it cheap enough I could get it sorted if needed. I have to say I was absolutely delighted on first sight. There are the two original manuals that are pristine, the box itself is in good condition and contained a spare leather strap and two spare links. The watch itself was working and looked good, better than the photos but I wanted to polish it. Original plan was to take it to a jeweller but thanks to the forum I opted for the cloths. The results are remarkable! If the watch doesn’t look new it’s pretty close. Here are some before pics
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And some after
And some after
Thankyou4calling said:
I looked at that and instantly thought your Roadster has the wrong number of case back screws. You have four instead of eight.
Then I checked the reference number, 2675 is the mid-size (generally sold as Ladies) model. Four case back screws is right for this one!
On that note, could I ask for some help, please?
I have a Jeager Le Coultre mecaquartz, Heraillon chronograph which I BROKE replacing the battery.
Basically, being a clumsy eejit, I forced the battery in upside down. Groan. I mean, how could you???
Anyhoo, JLC want circa £1600 to sort it - I assume a new movement.... (Google pic)
My watch pic
Would anyone on the forum know a watchmaker who would look upon this as a repair (and service) job?
It's obviously not a run of the mill repair (though, I don't think there's anything wrong beyond a squashed positive/negative connection, as it worked perfectly well before my mechanical ineptitude).
I can't bring myself to spend that amount of money through JLC, it's simply not worth it, but I'd love to have it repaired.
Any help would be gratefully received.
Thanks guys.
I have a Jeager Le Coultre mecaquartz, Heraillon chronograph which I BROKE replacing the battery.
Basically, being a clumsy eejit, I forced the battery in upside down. Groan. I mean, how could you???
Anyhoo, JLC want circa £1600 to sort it - I assume a new movement.... (Google pic)
My watch pic
Would anyone on the forum know a watchmaker who would look upon this as a repair (and service) job?
It's obviously not a run of the mill repair (though, I don't think there's anything wrong beyond a squashed positive/negative connection, as it worked perfectly well before my mechanical ineptitude).
I can't bring myself to spend that amount of money through JLC, it's simply not worth it, but I'd love to have it repaired.
Any help would be gratefully received.
Thanks guys.
Good news, bad news...
Good:
With a contact on the side and bottom of the coin cell it's impossible to blow the electronics when shoving a battery in the wrong way round.
Bad:
Looks like the spring at the bottom (+ve) terminal is broken. Will need replacing & watch may need dismantling to remove the broken fragment.
You don't need a new movement, but you do need a watchmaker as opposed to a jeweller or shoe repairer. The £1600 quote from JLC is their way of politely asking you to go elsewhere.
If you'd included your home region in your profile, someone might have been able to recommend decent watchmaker in your locale.
Good:
With a contact on the side and bottom of the coin cell it's impossible to blow the electronics when shoving a battery in the wrong way round.
Bad:
Looks like the spring at the bottom (+ve) terminal is broken. Will need replacing & watch may need dismantling to remove the broken fragment.
You don't need a new movement, but you do need a watchmaker as opposed to a jeweller or shoe repairer. The £1600 quote from JLC is their way of politely asking you to go elsewhere.
If you'd included your home region in your profile, someone might have been able to recommend decent watchmaker in your locale.
mikeveal said:
Good news, bad news...
Good:
With a contact on the side and bottom of the coin cell it's impossible to blow the electronics when shoving a battery in the wrong way round.
Bad:
Looks like the spring at the bottom (+ve) terminal is broken. Will need replacing & watch may need dismantling to remove the broken fragment.
You don't need a new movement, but you do need a watchmaker as opposed to a jeweller or shoe repairer. The £1600 quote from JLC is their way of politely asking you to go elsewhere.
If you'd included your home region in your profile, someone might have been able to recommend decent watchmaker in your locale.
Thanks Mike. I've had a proper watchmaker look at it, a good one too - he shied away from it. Good:
With a contact on the side and bottom of the coin cell it's impossible to blow the electronics when shoving a battery in the wrong way round.
Bad:
Looks like the spring at the bottom (+ve) terminal is broken. Will need replacing & watch may need dismantling to remove the broken fragment.
You don't need a new movement, but you do need a watchmaker as opposed to a jeweller or shoe repairer. The £1600 quote from JLC is their way of politely asking you to go elsewhere.
If you'd included your home region in your profile, someone might have been able to recommend decent watchmaker in your locale.
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