Okay, here is my sharing about the watch I worked on today.
So, today I spent some time taking apart and putting back together a fancy watch, the Jaeger-LeCoultre JLC Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire. It’s one of those really nice watches that just makes you go “wow” when you see it up close. I got my tools ready, you know, the tiny screwdrivers, tweezers, the whole shebang. I was excited but also a little nervous because this wasn’t just any watch. It’s like a piece of art that tells time.
First thing I did was carefully open the back of the watch. It was like opening a treasure chest. Inside, there were so many tiny gears and springs, all working together in this perfect little dance. I started by taking out the screws that held the back in place. I had to be super careful not to lose any of them because they were itty-bitty.
Once the back was off, I could see the movement, which is like the heart of the watch. This particular watch has a special feature, the Quantième Lunaire, which means it shows the phases of the moon. Pretty cool, right? I took my time looking at how everything was connected. It’s amazing how something so small can be so complex.
- Next, I started taking out some of the parts. I had to be really gentle so I didn’t damage anything.
- I took out the balance wheel, which is the part that swings back and forth and makes the watch tick.
- Then, I removed some of the gears that control the hands and the moon phase display.
It was like solving a puzzle, but in reverse. I laid out all the parts on my workbench, making sure I remembered where everything went. I cleaned each part with a special solution to get rid of any dust or dirt. It’s important to keep everything clean so the watch runs smoothly.
After everything was cleaned, I started putting the watch back together. This was the really tricky part. I had to put all those tiny gears and springs back in exactly the right place. It took a lot of patience, let me tell you. There were a couple of times when I had to redo a step because something wasn’t quite right.
Finally Got It Working!
But eventually, I got it all back together. I put the back on the watch, screwed it in place, and wound it up. And guess what? It started ticking! I watched the hands move around the dial, and the moon phase display was working perfectly. It was such a satisfying feeling to see it all come together.
Working on this Jaeger-LeCoultre watch was a real treat. It’s not every day you get to mess around with something so intricate and well-made. I learned a lot, and it reminded me why I love doing this kind of stuff. It’s a challenge, for sure, but the feeling you get when you finish is totally worth it.
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