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Service: Lemania calibre 3615

P1070530 This Lemania calibre 3615 is not running and in need of a good service. These are very unusual and I have wanted to work on one for quite some time. 
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Movement looks to be in good condition.

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The Dial is in excellent condition. The case is really beaten and will be sent away for a polish as it’s letting the watch down.

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With the dial removed you can see the date mechanism. 

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Here you can see the setting/winding mechanism.

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I start taking apart the autowinder mechanism. 

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The ratchet wheel acts like giant a reverser wheel. 

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Plenty of dirt lying around in the movement.

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Here you can see the gear train layout.

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Old mainspring in the barrel.

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Movement is cleaned and looks a lot better!

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I see that the balance moves freely after fitting the shock jewels.

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The old mainspring is cleaned, oiled and goes back into the barrel.

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Here you can see the base movement coming together.

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The setting/winding mechanism. The original crown has been re-plated rose gold as the old gold plating was worn.

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Ratchet wheel spring that is sandwiched between the two ratchet wheels.

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Movement coming back together.

 
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With the date mechanism back in place and the movement is ready for dial and hands.

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Very nice original dial! 

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I fit the movement into the case.

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I’m very happy with the performance. 

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Very funky movement! 

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I usually don’t have watch cases polished, but this time it was really worth it! 

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Very close to being the perfect watch in my book! 

2 Responses to Service: Lemania calibre 3615

  1. Ben Francis says:

    Very very nice! And as much as I don’t like the over used word ‘rare’ this must surely be up there with unicorns!?!
    Does this movement pop up anywhere else as an ebauche do you know?

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