Vintage 1970's Paul Peugeot Le Jour Diver w/Pristine Dial,Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR

Description: ***********Although the FHF ST 96-4 manual wind movement runs an approximate 33 hour power reserve period and the date wheel rolls over as it should the hour and minute hands don't want to move on their own, suggesting that at a minimum the cannon pinion likely needs tightening. Additionally, after winding the crowns it's necessary to gently spin the watch face down on a soft, flat surface in order to jump start the seconds hand. Given these issues and considering the movement's unknown service history a complete overhaul is long overdue and required.*********** This seldom seen vintage 1970's Paul Peugeot Le Jour diver, which came from the estate of its original owner, has a pristine glossy black "T SWISS T" signed dial. Any imperfections seen are on the crystal, not the dial. The subtle pistachio hued lume emits a quick burst glow after being exposed to bright light. The black fat font bezel, which shows wear and rotates bidirectionally with an appropriate amount of tension, presents nicely. The chrome-plated case shows considerable wear and brassing. The outer edge of the case back is stamped "WATERPROOF - STAINLESS STEEL BACK - SHOCKRESISTANT" with "GUARANTEED 5 ATM TESTED - SWISS MADE" stamped along the inner edge. The inside of the case back is stamped "LE JOUR TIME CO." followed by "SWISS MADE." The crystal should be replaced. The 17 jewels unadjusted Swiss "LE JOUR TIME Co." stamped FHF ST 96-4 manual wind movement with semi-quickset date function runs and the red date wheel rolls over at 12 am as it should. However, the minute and hour hands don't want to move on their own, suggesting that at a minimum the cannon pinion likely needs tightening. Additionally, after winding the crown it's necessary to gently spin this watch face down on a soft, flat surface in order to jump start the seconds hand. The semi-quickset date function works flawlessly by manually rolling over a new date and then moving the hour hand repeatedly between the 20 and 24 hour marks until the desired date has been reached. After recently winding the brassed, non-screwdown crown 37 full revolutions the movement had an approximate 33 hour power reserve. The crown winds smoothly. A complete overhaul is long overdue and required.This watch measures approximately 35 mm excluding the crown, approximately 38 mm including the crown and approximately 18 mm between the lugs. Case thickness, measured from the bottom of the case back to the top of the bezel, is approximately 7 mm. Including the crystal thickness measures approximately 9 mm. A complete overhaul is long overdue and required. As such there are no warranties, express or implied, attached with the sale of this watch. Vintage means old and while my personal belief is that old-school means better quality and workmanship, things can and do go wrong from time to time. For this watch that time is now. Any servicing costs going forward are your responsibility. Please thoroughly read this entire listing and kindly ask any and all questions you may have prior to buying as this sale is final and no refunds of any kind will be given. And please study the 16 high magnification pictures carefully as they are part of the description and serve as an accurate representation of the condition of this watch. Expedited and insured shipping along with signature confirmation will be provided. Thanks for looking! Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

Price: 125 USD

Location: Brea, California

End Time: 2024-08-23T14:17:13.000Z

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