Ep2: Restoring a Vintage Longines Ladies Wristwatch | 5LN Movement Repair & History

Join us in the second episode of our series as we undertake the restoration of a cherished family heirloom – a vintage Longines ladies wristwatch. This beautiful timepiece, gifted by my grandfather to my grandmother, features a classic 5LN movement that has suffered some rust damage. Watch as we meticulously repair and restore it to its former glory.

In this episode, we'll also delve into the rich history of the Longines watch company, exploring its legacy and contributions to horology. Whether you’re a watch enthusiast or just love a good restoration story, this video has something for everyone.

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:09 Removing the movement from the case
3:20 Testing the movement
4:05 Removing the hands
4:45 Removing the dial
7:00 Inspect the movement under microscope
7:53 Disassembly of keyless and motion works
9:53 Removing the balance
11:50 Removing the barrel bridge
13:55 History of Longines
14:01 Removing the train wheel bridge
15:22 Removing the train of wheels
15:57 Removing the palette fork bridge
17:26 Removing the mainspring from the barrel
19:17 Removing the surface rust
20:32 Cleaning the pivots
21:08 Washing the movement parts
22:31 Researching and investigating the watch
25:29 Installing the mainspring
27:55 Reassembly of the movement
28:16 Installing the train of wheels
33:04 Installing the ratchet wheel
33:57 Installing the click
35:00 Installing the palette fork
36:55 Installing the keyless works and motion works
41:08 Installing the balance wheel
42:29 Tuning the performance of the movement
43:15 Prepping the case
44:06 Removing the tarnish on the case and bracelet
44:42 Ultrasonic bath for the case and bracelet
45:24 Final polish of case and bracelet
46:09 Cleaning up the dial
47:06 Installing the dial and hands
47:53 Removing scratches and polishing the crystal
49:25 Installing the crystal into the case
50:22 Re-casing the movement
51:20 Final showcase and closing

[k.mueller]

Excellent video! I really enjoyed listening to the history of the company as well as the family history of the watch. The photos were a beautiful touch. Thank you for also answering my question about the jewels. You did a remarkable job. The watch looks amazing. I look forward to the next one.

[mellymueller]

Your lovely assistant really like the video