uitpennen

English translation: After removing from the securing pins

18:35 Jun 6, 2011
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Furniture / Household Appliances / Watchmaking and repairs
Dutch term or phrase: uitpennen
Na het uitpennen wordt het uurwerk schoongemaakt in een speciale schoonmaakmachine.

I have tried to Google possible translations after drawing a blank from my usual reference materials, but still cannot be sure.
Ghislaine van der Burgt
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:55
English translation:After removing from the securing pins
Explanation:
We could do with a little more text. Could it be that this clock is part of a larger piece of equipment, held in place by pins?

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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-06-06 20:45:23 GMT)
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Sounds a bit clearer now. The workings of a watch is called the "movement" not the "clockwork". This is exposed when the back plate is removed from the watch case. The movement is held in place either with small screws or pins. The only other pins that this could refer to are the pins that hold the watch strap, but I doubt that this is what is meant as lubricant is going to be used. This must refer to the "movement". "After removing from the securing pins" or even "After the watch movement is removed it is................"
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Dave Greatrix
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:55
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Thanks very much, this was helpful. Apologies for the delay in closing this question!
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3After removing from the securing pins
Dave Greatrix
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disassemble
Barend van Zadelhoff

  

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After removing from the securing pins


Explanation:
We could do with a little more text. Could it be that this clock is part of a larger piece of equipment, held in place by pins?

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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-06-06 20:45:23 GMT)
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Sounds a bit clearer now. The workings of a watch is called the "movement" not the "clockwork". This is exposed when the back plate is removed from the watch case. The movement is held in place either with small screws or pins. The only other pins that this could refer to are the pins that hold the watch strap, but I doubt that this is what is meant as lubricant is going to be used. This must refer to the "movement". "After removing from the securing pins" or even "After the watch movement is removed it is................"


Dave Greatrix
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:55
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Native speaker of: English
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Thanks very much, this was helpful. Apologies for the delay in closing this question!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Dave. There is not really any more text, it is a small piece about what happens when you send your watch to this person for a service. 'During maintenance work, all parts are checked for performance and replaced if necessary. Na het uitpennen wordt het uurwerk schoongemaakt in een speciale schoonmaakmachine. Appropriate lubricants are applied to the clockwork during reassembly.'

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Reference: disassemble

Reference information:
mijn eerste associatie bij uitpennen in deze context is 'uit elkaar halen' en ik denk dat ik voor vertaling 'disassemble, dismantle' zou kiezen

ik denk dat 'uitpennen' afgeleid is van 'pennen', waarbij 'pennen''

betekent (zie van Dale):
1) met pinnen of pennen vastmaken
2) aan elkaar voegen
3) vastzetten
4) stevig in elkaar zetten

in die strekking

'pennen' is in elkaar zetten

'uitpennen' is dan een goed in elkaar zittend geheel 'uit elkaar halen'

A routine maintenance normally includes the following:

Dismantling of watch and control of all components
Cleaning and replacement of basic movement parts as necessary
Oiling and adjustment
Replacement of the crown, if necessary
Replacement of bezel joints
Replacement of the case back joints
General quality control

http://patekphilippe.co.uk/patek-philippe.html?pageId=11029&...

These are the main steps of a complete maintenance service:
1. Open the case, remove the dial and the movement

2. Disassemble the case (crystal, pushers, crown, tube, bezel etc.)

3. Restore the case and bracelet as nearly as possible to their original state; repair if necessary

4. Wash the case and bracelet

5. Re-assemble the case using new parts (crystal, pushers, crown, tube, gaskets etc.)

6. Remove the dial from the movement and the hands

7. Disassemble the movement into its individual components

8. Check whether the watch parts function correctly, check for rust or wear

9. Replace any faulty watch parts

10. Wash the disassembled movement in a cleaning machine with specific baths

11. Check the cleanliness
12. Assemble and lubricate the movement in accordance with the instructions (Technical Guide)

13. Adjust the movement in accordance with Omega's quality criteria

14. Fit the dial and the hands

15. Final adjustment of the movement in accordance with working directives

16. Close the case and check the water-resistance

17. Set the correct time on the watch, check the cleanliness and the functioning of the assembled watch

18. Check the precision of the rate after 24 hours. If the rate is not satisfactory, the watch is returned to the watchmaker for the necessary corrections.

19. In order to check the power reserve, allow the watch to run until it stops.

20. Fit the bracelet and carry out a final check before returning the watch to the consumer.

http://www.omegawatches.com/customer-service/watch-repair/ma...

Barend van Zadelhoff
Netherlands
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch

Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  W Schouten
11 hrs
  -> Dank je wel, W.
agree  Siobhan Schoonhoff-Reilly: Nice one, Barend!
1 day 10 hrs
  -> Dank je wel, Siobhan.
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