Jaeger-LeCoultre "Rue de la Paix" Lamp Post Clock
History, Repair Kit, & Instructions

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Thank you so much for expressing interest in this project to help collectors, owners, and clockmakers in repairing these amazing and unique clocks originally manufactured by Jaeger-LeCoultre. While I love these clocks for their endearing charm, quite a few have needed repairs because they tilt or wobble and finding replacement parts was impossible, so I took it upon myself to have replacement parts created to the same tolerances of the original parts but using superior materials.

Below you will find links to the history of these clocks, how to order parts to repair them, and a video outlining the steps required to disassemble and reassemble these amazing clocks.

History

First, if you'd like to learn more of the history and nuances of collecting these clocks, I recommend reading my original article about these clocks which can be found on Strictly Vintage Watches here.

I also recorded an episode of my podcast where I read the article outloud and add in some stories and details that didn't make the article. You can listen to the episode wherever you listen to podcasts, or use the embedded links below to listen right now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

How to Order

To order the repair kit, just check out using the PayPal links below. Each kit consists of three custom Swiss lathe milled screws; 1x long threaded piece (in either stainless steel or brass) for the top of the lamp components as well as 2x smaller stainless steel screws which hold together the lamp part to the clock case as well as the clock case to the post base.

There is just one important option you must pay attention to when ordering, which is selecting the material for the long threaded pole. You can select either stainless steel or brass. Select "stainless steel" if you have the more common opaque/cream colored lamp shade on your clock. Select "brass" if you have a clear transparent lamp shade (typically your whole clock will be brass/gold colored if it has the transparent lamp shade).

For those interested in the material specifics, the stainless steel used in the kits is 17-4 PH, which is known for its strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance. A reason a lot of these screws fail on these clocks is when someone attempts to retighten them, the screw will break. These replacement screws are far superior to the original that were made with a lesser quality of steel. The brass used, if you select that option is C360 H02. This brass will tarnish and develop a patina over time (so don't worry if you feel it's too bright at first), however this particular brass has a low corrosion rate and naturally forms a thin protective layer that prevents rusting. I selected these materials to ensure you will only need to order the repair kit once for the lifetime of the clock.

To order, select the material and quantity of kits you need. There are two shipping options available for those in the USA and one international shipping option you'll see during checkout. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me on Instagram at @TheGrumpyCollector.

How to Repair

I've made the below video on YouTube where you can learn how to disassemble and reassemble these clocks and how to use the new parts to stop the dreaded "wobble". If you feel you are unable to do the repairs yourself or unable to find someone qualified near you, please contact me if you'd like to explore having me perform the repairs to the clock.