Friday, 23 May 2025

Velona 1100 ETA 2409 (1969)

How it started

 


 And now, after two services (first one wasn't great), some hairspring work, a new crystal and light case polishing.

 




The train cap jewels should ideally be replaced as they seem to be made out of died quartz and the die has started to get damaged. Pallet fork also needs replacement as the jewel faces have been damaged by the escape wheel over the years, which means a new escape wheel too. But considering that the watch is still running pretty well and won't be used on a daily basis they can stay as is for now. Maybe they'll get replaced during the next service, a couple of years from now.

 


 

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