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     twigfarm New member Username: Twigfarm Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2006 Rating: N/A |
I have a mint condition LeCoultre Power Reserve whose indicator does not go totally red when the watch winds down all the way and stops. Shows half red & half white. The watch works well in all other respects, keeping VERY accurate time. Could it be in need of a simple cleaning? If so or if it needs more, is this a tricky watch to work on because of the power indicator? I do have a very good watch repairperson who I trust & who is Rolex, Breitling & Omega certified. BTW, it's a great looking watch. Any idea what timeframe the power reserve watches are from? Thanks in advance for the info. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1936 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: |
This is absolutely typical of that model. I would not worry about it, you're lucky the indicator works at all! My advise would be to leave alone until time keeping becomes an issue down the road. Power reserves are from the early 1950s. | ||
| twigfarm New member Username: Twigfarm Post Number: 2 Registered: 05-2006 Rating: N/A |
Thanks! Only other question is, down the road, is this a tough watch to work on or would it be just another watch to a good repair person? Thanks again! | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1938 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: |
The reserve can be tricky to make work right, it often drags against the dial, but other than that, it's a normal complexity bumper auto. |
