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Calendar Mechanism (day/date)
CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARD
This standard provides information on the minimum work involved in servicing the calendar mechanism on a mechanical or quartz watch and should be read in conjunction with the service standard for the movement type (Mechanical or Quartz).
Calendar Mechanism (day/date)
1. Describe functioning of calendar mechanism and verify operation with customer.
2. Inform customer of detail of complete service procedure, including calendar mechanism.
3. The mechanism is dismantled
and inspected to evaluate condition, including:
- Points of wear
- Presence of corrosion/rust
- Any faults which may impair performance
4. The service procedure includes repair or replacement of faulty components and all components cleaned prior to re-assembly.
5. The calendar mechanism will be re-assembled and lubricated to manufacturers and/or design specifications.
6. The dial and hands will be fitted, correctly aligned and synchronised with calendar operation.
7. Finishing:
- Mechanism placed in case
- Timekeeping/performance evaluated
- Running assessed over 24 hours
- All functions checked/tested
- The performance of the watch will be evaluated whilst the calendar mechanism
is engaged.
8. Delivery procedure as for mechanical watch plus the calendar set and customer provided with advice on function and setting procedure for setting the calendar.
NB: An inspection report will be provided on any defects which may impair the performance of the watch, the Watchmaker may elect NOT to undertake the service if work can not be completed to WCA Standards.
