Some notes on a watch which I’m renovating
Text on dial: Festiva - 17 Rubis - Waterproof - Shockproof - Swiss made
Text on case back: Antimagnetic - Stainless steel back - Swiss made - Waterproof - Antimagnetic
Data
Measurements are done by me, and might not be the official numbers.
- Width: ?
- Length: ?
- Height: ?
- Lug-to-lug: ?
- Movement: EB 1553
- Pin lever escapement
- Case: Seems to be gold plated.
- Crystal: Acrylic
Problems
- Doesn’t run despite being fully wound
- One jewel for the balance wheel is missing
- Mainspring is broken.
Troubleshooting steps
- Opened up and cleaned all parts.
- One jewel for the balance wheel is missing
- The arbor was stuck to one or both bridges. After thorough cleaning the watch began running. However the mainspring catch immediately broke, making it impossible to wind.
