Newbe from Stuttgart

[JMPlonka]

Hello to all of you,

I'm not a real watchmaker, but frustrated by the Breitling service, I decided to check by Chrono Cockpit from 1998 by myself. I got it from my wife from here first salary - it was a bet.

As Breitling told me the movement is totally rusty and therefore a complete failure. Ok, as the watch is already broken, I can't make it worse. So I bought a little set of cheap tools and started to disassemble the watch and clean it. BTW - now I know why Bergeon is a little bit more expensive, but worth it

Well, the movement had no rust, expect the small hand for the second. Two of the wheels (#453 - intermediate setting, and #420 crown) were blocking because of dirt.

During all the work, I learned a lot about watch making and servicing. Chapeau to all the professionals.

When I was searching one of the springs, I butchered the balance, as I swept from the table as well - beginner fails.

But never the less - it seems to be alive again

Cheers,

Jens

Edited October 17, 2022 by JMPlonka

[oldhippy]

Thank you for your introduction and welcome to this friendly forum.

We all look forward to your contributions and continued involvement. 

Always buy the best tools you can afford as I know how expensive they can be, but buy good watchmakers screwdrivers and tweezers   dumont tweezers Number 3 is what I used for normal watch work and number 5 for fine work and I still have my Bergeon screwdrivers which I bought back in the 1970's 

[JMPlonka]

Thank you for your welcome and your tips

Life is the best teacher, but really expensive!

[watchweasol]

hello and welcome to th forum.

[Nucejoe]

Welcome to the WRT forum.

[Kalanag]

Welcome to the forum from a guy near you!