Atmos 528 Complete Overhaul Part 1 Clock Disassembly

This is a complete overhaul video of an Atmos 528 clock. If you need your Atmos overhauled you can contact me at [e-mail].
It’s important to note that in an overhaul the lacquer isn’t removed and new lacquer applied. Also, the main spring replacement would have been an additional $150-$200. This would have been a repair. Repairs are not part of overhaul’s. 

[@kenhelix4494]

Yes, very good! Thanks for the book references too. This gives me confidence to check one over - now on to Part 2.

[@watchguyAtmos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts]

Very informative. Thank you for sharing!

[@watchguyAtmos]

My pleasure!

[@ScottSellsSoCal]

What a great, no nonsense video! I have loved mechanical clocks for my whole life and always wanted one of these Atmos clocks. I plan to get a larger one and soon! I’ve been scared to get one and have it be a basket case or non repairable. May I ask you… is it hard to get parts or have them serviced? What state are you in? Thanks

[@watchguyAtmos]

I live in South Carolina. Parts are very difficult to get. You need to wait for used parts to come up for sale on eBay. It’s very important to buy from a seller that accepts returns. Let the clock run for a few weeks to see if it’s in working condition. It will likely need to just be serviced. Once you service these clocks, they run for a very long time without requiring any further assistance. Thank you for your kind words.

[@deanlapinel3985]

Outstanding! Any guess as to when you might upload part 2?

[@watchguyAtmos]

I should have part 2 published November 8th 😊

[@_tikinick_]

I just pulled my 528 to diagnose thanks to your great videos. The bellows are perfect, measuring great and expanding and contacting in specification. However I tried hand winding by pushing the bellows spring in and it doesn't return by itself, it pushes in fine but does not return unless I lightly pull it, what would your diagnosis be for this? Once hand wound it starts and continuously runs at 450 degrees amplitude, so obviously needs a service, so the fault lies with the winding mechanism

[@watchguyAtmos]

Your main spring is sticky. The clock will need to be taken apart and overhauled.

[@_tikinick_]

@@watchguyAtmos Many thanks, I will do that, thanks for your excellent video's!

[@Mr0cyril0]

Awesome video ! Where did you find this movement support ? Which video microscope do you use ? Many thanks !

[@watchguyAtmos]

Movement support was purchased from Timesaver. iPhone built in microphone.

[@brianwarburton4482]

Excellent video. It may be a good idea for you to invest in a clock mainspring winder to help protect both yourself and the mainspring.

[@watchguyAtmos]

A spring winder is definitely not necessary for an Atmos main spring. The Atmos spring is very thin and does not have a lot of energy. The spring is very easy to unwind and wind using only your fingers.

[@brianwarburton4482]

That's interesting. I assumed it was the same as a standard clock spring. Thanks for the info.@@watchguyAtmos

[@watchguyAtmos]

A standard clock spring does not have a bridal spring on top of it nor does it attach to a barrel hook. Both of these features make a spring winder impossible to use in an Atmos.

[@brianwarburton4482]

Thanks. I didn't realise that.@@watchguyAtmos

[@joaquinpendleton948]

Hi: Excellent video on the Atmos. Where can I buy a copy of the Atmos repair guide you are referring to? thanks, joaquin

[@watchguyAtmos]

Amazon

[@kaleb5926]

Thanks for the video. Quick question, if the stem that holds the hands is broken( in the area away from the movement closer to the hands), would i theoretically be able to glue the broken stem back and it work fine despite (assuming i do a good glue job)?

[@watchguyAtmos]

I’m going to assume your minute hand will not attach to the clock. You will require a new fourth wheel. This part cannot be glued back together. It’s very common this part gets broken especially in Atmos II clock. They get broken when the upper case is removed from the clock and snag on the minute hand.

[@kaleb5926]

@@watchguyAtmos what would be the labor cost if I sent over a clock along with the correct part?

[@jan_de_witt]

I recently bought an Atmos with a 176XXX serial number. Is it possible to date the clock to a specific year? The dial says only "LeCoultre" (and Swiss at 6 o'clock) rather than Jaeger-LeCoultre. 🤔

[@watchguyAtmos]

www.atmosman.com/atmosdat.html

[@jan_de_witt]

@@watchguyAtmos Thank you! Seems like it could be 1963 🤔

[@user-se6rc6rz3k]

What fluid do you use in your parts cleaner?

[@watchguyAtmos]

You can use anything that does not contain ammonia.

[@fabienlamour3644]

I have a clock that need to be taken apart but i don't have the hability to do this.😭😭😭