Patek Philippe

Having just acquired a 1952 Patek Ref 1491 'Scroll Lugs' Calatrava with 12-120 Movement.....

Any advice as to what tool to use to do this? This message has been edited by Halcro on 2013-12-17 00:13:38 This message has been edited by Halcro on 2013-12-17 00:24:04 This message has been edited by Halcro on 2013-12-17 00:25:27

Hi,
it's a very nice and precious watch - I wouldn't recomend to try it yourself!
A simple slip an ruin the hairspring for example (many other channces to ruin something else ...)
and he outcome would be very expensive :-((

If you don't want to "invest " in a factory repair - why not look for a good, competent watchmaker around your place
and have it checked?

A deviation of that amount normally indicates something else (necessary service lubrication ...)

If you'd like to get into working on a watch movement - look for some decent, simple, handwound
time only watch (or even better pocket watch) for your start into "watchmaking" - these can be found
for relatively small money and you can get an idea of the difficulties involved.

Best regards
Suitbert

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Very nice movement, by the way.

I try to do it by myself by moveing the " raquette ". Here, a tad towards " F ". Just a tad.

Then, monitor the first 12 hours, to see if it is enough, or if your hand was " too heavy ", then correct.

Best,

Nicolas

Thank you Suitbert and Nicolas,