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First jump hour service, wheel question.


m1ks

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Received and stripping my first jump hour.

The movement is no trouble. A simple 1 jewel pin pallet but the date/minute/hour (from the outside in) wheels are not budging. (Central pivot for seconds hand).

I suspect it has to be pulled off something akin to a cannon pinion but this being a particularly nice watch I want to wear I don't want to risk damaging it.

It's a Trafalgar Instantime.

Any pointers or ideas would be gratefully appreciated.

Thanks.

 

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Yes, the seconds are friction fitted and can be removed using a pair of hand levers or .80mm screwdrivers inserted into the small slots seen in the picture.

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Apply steady,  upward pressure...not too much because the seconds disc may warp if you push up too hard. Slow and steady. Here a link to a jump hour overhaul I did a few years ago

 

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Thank you, this gives me a bit more confidence to attack it again tomorrow.

I'll take a look through your service link.

Much appreciated.

Have taken a look through and that is perfect for my question. It looks to be near enough the exact same movement, though yours is a bit posher, it has a jewelled pallet fork pivot. :)

thanks again.

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