astonjenks Posted May 30, 2014 Report Posted May 30, 2014 Some months ago, well almost a year actually, I purchased a Jaeger 1/4 repeater when I was in my pocket watch movement phase with the desire to recase her after a full service and dial refinished and the day has finally arrived that she has now been finished. The movement is a large (size 18) very early 20th Century chronograph 1/4 repeater which is very rare and very valuable. The case is around 51mm, I hope you like it as it has been some time (and substantial cost) to finish. When she arrives back I will have a rather special strap made for her and shoot a video so that you can hear the gongs. AJ 1
GenTLe Posted May 30, 2014 Report Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Great job, Aston!!!! What have you done by yourself and what you made others to do on it? Have you some picture of pre-refresh? Edited May 30, 2014 by GenTLe
fraggle42 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Posted May 30, 2014 Absolutely gorgeous. Love the delicate, intricate hands, and the movement. I've seen a couple of these movements on EBay and I can see the hammer on the right hand side of the common pivot point, most movements have a matching hammer on the left hand side, but these movements have this strange things that looks a bit like a speed regulator that wizzes round fast? What on earth is it? Really looking forward to the video and wrist shots! You must be very happy this one is coming back home to be used and admired!
astonjenks Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Posted May 30, 2014 Richard, look closer and you can see the second hammer on the other side under the whizzy regulator. Once she get home from far away shores I can assure you that you'll get the video you request. Best regards and thanks AJ
droptopman Posted May 30, 2014 Report Posted May 30, 2014 AJ, wow what a stunner. That is one of the coolest pieces I have ever seen. Love that crown.
kernow Posted May 31, 2014 Report Posted May 31, 2014 I guess I'd be stalking you for a long time before you gave up that beaut eh AJ? Please post some more pics.
astonjenks Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Posted May 31, 2014 :-) It will be back with me in a week or two and I will along with video of the movement and repeater. This baby will owe me more than any I have modded or bought in the last several years! AJ
asciwhite Posted June 1, 2014 Report Posted June 1, 2014 Well. Yes, but this is a 100% heirloom piece that you can send on a future journey through your lineage :-) It will be back with me in a week or two and I will along with video of the movement and repeater. This baby will owe me more than any I have modded or bought in the last several years! AJ
436NR Posted June 1, 2014 Report Posted June 1, 2014 Wow AJ! You finally finished her. Looks awesome! Congrats!
Mike on a bike Posted June 2, 2014 Report Posted June 2, 2014 Nice Andy been a long road but worth it I see, wear in good health.
martijnp Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 wow, this is beautiful AJ! I alway's loved the fact to build a wristwatch from an old vintage pocketwatch..
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