Breguet Marine 5817 intermittent rotor snag

Apr 26, 2020,11:00 AM
 

I have had this watch for a few years. It was serviced two years ago.


Some times it seemed to have less power reserve than others, but since I do not wear it very often and I rotate it frequently enough so it gets some wrist time, especially in summer, not much of a problem.

I recently noticed this:

The non-covered segment of a wheel that appears to transfer movement from the rotor seems to be slightly lifted




Self corrected after a twist or two




Timekeeping is very good, but back to service as soon as possible.





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Thank you for your comment..

 
 By: toxly347 : April 26th, 2020-12:14
.. and the technical insight. I could not quite work out how the pinion could slip out while the rotor seems to work flawlessly, but disconnection of the wheel from its pinion makes perfect sense. Unfortunately it is going to have to be a new service. I d... 

Thanks [nt]

 
 By: toxly347 : April 26th, 2020-12:50