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Sharing my #watchmaking journey. Have a look behind the dials and inside the cases. Mostly microscope #watchphotography of #watch parts and repairs.

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Thanks to @universalgeneve and @georgeskern for the amazing experience at their temporary penthouse overlooking Lac Leman / Lake Geneva during @geneva_watch_days #genevawatchdays .

Had the great pleasure to meet Gregory Bruttin, Managing Director of #universalgeneve, and designer Jake! So cool to speak to them!

The new collection is impressive. I struggle with the larger size of some models (due to my small wrists). But the new Cabriolet blew it out of the park. My unexpected favourite!

Also ran into @craftandtailored 's Cam during a quick sushi lunch! Amazing Patek Calatrava, mate!
#watchaddict #watchfam #watches

What do you prefer? taken in Geneva, Switzerland by @transparentwatchmaker

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My work is done here. Time to enjoy over 90 years of history on the wrist. And those "jumps, of course 😍

#jumpinghour #watchmaking
#vintagewatch #watchaddict #watchfam taken in Geneva, Switzerland by @transparentwatchmaker

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#jumpinghour watch coming back together!

And it... JUMPS.

#watchmaking #watchrepair #vintagewatch #watchfam taken in Geneva, Switzerland by @transparentwatchmaker

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2 months ago

We can read the amplitude on the timegrapher, but it's nice to SEE it in slow motion (also great when the lift angle is unknown).

The beautiful FHF 29 jumping hour movement is now running again at 270° amplitude. That's great for a watch that is 90+ years old.

#jumpinghour #watchmaking #vintagewatch #watchfam #watchaddict taken in Geneva, Switzerland by @transparentwatchmaker

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2 months ago

After a long time repairing the hairspring and balance, it's finally the moment to see if the #jumpinghour watch will run (well) again!
Always an exciting moment..

#watchmaking #watchrepair #vintagewatch #watchfam taken in Geneva, Switzerland by @transparentwatchmaker

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2 months ago

Honestly not my best video. But wanted to show all the main steps of the #jumpinghour watch.

The hairspring was a challenge, but happy with the result.

#watchrepair #watchmaking #watchcollector #watchfam taken in Geneva, Switzerland by @transparentwatchmaker

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2 months ago

The balance wheel has to be poised, i.e. without heavy spot, in order to keep accurate time. Here we have work to do!

#jumphour #vintagewatch #watchmaking #watchfam #watchaddict taken in Geneva, Switzerland by @transparentwatchmaker

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4 months ago

After replacing the balance staff, let's check if the wheel runs nice and true. The staff should be perfectly perpendicular to the wheel, of course.

#jumphour #vintagewatch #watchmaking #watchfam #watchaddict taken in Geneva, Switzerland by @transparentwatchmaker

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4 months ago

Replacing the balance staff on the art deco #jumphour watch with the messed up FHF 29 movement.

Watch tiny parts getting a beating with a hammer!

Stay tuned for the next fixes..

#watchmaking #watchfam #vintagewatch #watchaddict taken in Geneva, Switzerland by @transparentwatchmaker

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4 months ago

This 1930s art deco #jumphour watch with Fontainemelon FHF 29 movement needs a lot of help.

#watchmaking #watchrepair #vintagewatch #watchfam taken in Geneva, Switzerland by @transparentwatchmaker

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4 months ago

@universalgeneve #Polerouter back in action and enjoying a day out at home in Geneva, Switzerland

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4 months ago

Always a highlight when servicing a watch. When the balance goes back in and... swings.

#watchmaking #watchaddict #watchfam #Polerouter #universalgeneve taken in Geneva, Switzerland by @transparentwatchmaker

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