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Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Minute Repeating Chronograph Gents Pocket Watch with Perpetual Calendar and Moonphase in a Full Hunter Case C1920


This beautifully made ehibition watch was an exceptional example of the art of watchmaking, and still in excellent condition despite it's age. The owner had brought it in for it's regular service and some case refinishing. The movement was stripped, cleaned, rebuilt, lubricated and timed in a day. Watches of this quality almost assemble themselves.

The following photos show some of the steps in the rebuilding of the movement. The movement was held in a brass ring that I machined up for the purpose, allowing easy accesss to the repeater slide, chronograph pusher and perpetual calendar jumpers.



Repeater Train assembled

Perpetual Calendar Plate

Perpetual Calendar assembled on movement

Going Train assembled

Repeater Train added

Chrono Train added

Finished movement in case