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@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
@Ken Fullman because I don’t have any equipment to plate yet. It’s easy to remove the movement and glass literally a 2 minute job. Hopefully I will plate this one in another video
@clivejameson9033
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting especially the strap, I think you've made a great job of that 👍 My vote also for nickel replating...the case shape looks like one of the easier ones to polish 😉
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully Clive, the sides have some interesting angles and lines which might make the chrome removal more tricky. We will see.
@100amps
Жыл бұрын
Great video, Mike, as usual. Interesting movement, and bugs. The strap really came back to life. I was going to suggest leather dye, but the shoe polish did the trick. Yes! Restore the case and nickel plate it. I think polished nickel looks much better than chrome.
@ichthus1890
Жыл бұрын
Sharp eyes, steady hands, attention to detail and a reliable memory. Well done.
@lucyxchan6808
Жыл бұрын
For the leather Straps: try steaming them before pressing them. That gets out the wrinkles.
@user-cv9eq9ml1b
Жыл бұрын
Its great the way you are so thorough and do a really solid job, well done again mike
@solonsavvidis6339
Жыл бұрын
I believe it deserves a case restoration with nickel plating . Lovely watch , fantastic job restoring the mechanism . Time to finish it I believe
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Okay thank you. many people are voting for nickel so I will start looking into what I need and get some bits ordered up.
@endy_fx
Жыл бұрын
Mike: no alarms, and no surprises. Tiny bug: am I a joke to you?
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Still not sure if the bugs are living on my bench somewhere?
@Issueforth
Жыл бұрын
Happy for you to grow in your craft, plate it, and be pleased at your effort. I will!
@Issueforth
Жыл бұрын
Also Dubbin to give the leather life, every couple of months!
@rover213
Жыл бұрын
a unusual tiny bug wandering around...
@jeffreygoss8109
Жыл бұрын
I know right? I watched that thing for minutes before and thought it was on my ipad
@velviaman3206
Жыл бұрын
@@jeffreygoss8109 I have spent a lot of my life looking down microscopes, there is a whole new world at the end of a light microscope x20 - x100.
@jeffreygoss8109
Жыл бұрын
@@velviaman3206 sounds terrifying. Lol
@hangtenboy
11 ай бұрын
I saw that too! Hahaha
@patrickm3534
8 ай бұрын
It was a Chromite
@user-cv9eq9ml1b
Жыл бұрын
I have never seen a dorval watch before just here on your channel, im definitely learning more and more.😮
@RestorationAustralia
Жыл бұрын
Real retro, this was big fashion back in the days.😊
@RealNovgorod
Жыл бұрын
Great attention to detail, even putting the original bug back into the movement! 19:58
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
haha fantastic. I think those bugs must be living on my bench somewhere. Lets see if another turns up on my next restoration.
@jayjorgensen2024
Жыл бұрын
I saw it as soon as it moved around 8:46 ish. It was there when he opened it. Tiny little things.
@psterud
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking they were living inside the watch, which would be pretty incredible, but unlikely.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
@@psterud would be also quite worrying
@rbmwiv
Жыл бұрын
I have been restoring leather interiors for about 30 years and I keep every color of shoe polish there is. A lot of it is 20+ years old and not made anymore but I have always cleaned the leather then apply the polish evenly on all the leather. Let it set in the sun with windows up for a couple of hours then use a rag to buff it until nothing comes off then condition the leather. Looks like new unless it’s got tearing on it then it’s off to the upholstery shop. Awesome video as always.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
That’s interesting I was not far off with my effort then.
@marionchase-kleeves8311
Жыл бұрын
GREAT blue grass mysic ! The BEST mandolin ive ever heard! Thanks!😊
@Bristol1
Жыл бұрын
Great watch, and I really like how the strap turned out. I vote for restore the case also with the nickle plating. I'm looking forward to the Lip watch, it looks like a beauty. Cheers!
@garyroberts4257
Жыл бұрын
Loved the video! Watch came out great! Glad you restored the band and it came out beautifully. I think, keep it true to its aging. It’s awesome!
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary. I was not happy with the quality of the imagery on this one. The camera screen is too small for me to see how bad that dazzle was.
@NickiRusin
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that's a fascinating watch! Never seen anything like it, love the look of the rectangular viewing window. Didn't realize you could get bugs in mechanical systems, not just software.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Haha! More than just a bug. Seems I have these critters living on my bench somewhere
@davidfarrell7318
Жыл бұрын
yes it's worth plating it it is really nice to watch the movement ticking away.
@romeldphillips3146
Жыл бұрын
Like how the strap came out, it looks fantastic
@ygrbooks
Жыл бұрын
Incredibly good work on a spectacular watch - worth watching every second: thank you so much.
@davidmeffert2237
Жыл бұрын
Great job with this watch, especially saving the old strap. I vote to plate it. It would be cool to see it in its full glory.
@TerminusVox
Жыл бұрын
Good show!
@francispalmer9737
Жыл бұрын
I enjoy your jump hour watch vids so much I brought a Saytoko Grand luxe super 21 jump hour that was not working because the rachit wheel was missing and the screw had been sheered off so I got a replacement bfg 582 movement from Switzerland and rebuilt the existing movement with the parts (I did it this way because I did not want to take the dial off and face any more issues like spending hours on my hands and knees looking through the carpet for springs and bits lol) It works well now.
@jayjorgensen2024
Жыл бұрын
I am setting up a corner in my hobby space for Leather work, so I can build my own straps along with a few, not all, watches that need it. Just for days like that, where I come across a unique build and I have to make my own.
@karaba22
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. Fantastic watch.
@pepelustig1802
6 ай бұрын
I love this watch some of my teacher in the very past has this. So nice, and swiss-watch inside 👌
@home-dp6oh
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video as always! I would suggest maybe calling this type of "non-jumping-hour" watch a "wandering-hour" watch. Some of the old pocket watches made in the 1920's featured a "wandering seconds" disk instead of the traditional sub seconds hand. I believe both Waltham and Hamilton made them and probably others. I actually own a couple. Neat old watch though. Nice job! Something you might want to consider is making your own straps. It's really not that difficult. You could cut the old stitching out of the damaged strap unfold it and use it as a pattern. Really only need a new bit of leather, some saddle needles, and some waxed, hemp, thread. There are vids on how to do it here on YT. Just a thought. Cheers!
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
thanks, I have considered strap making so maybe one day. I have enough on my plate for now with all the watches I need to repair! wondering hour sounds so much better but equally much more technical than a circulating disc.
@DDeemsterDD
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mike! Totally awesome! Wonderful job!
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching . Glad you enjoyed it.
@user-cv9eq9ml1b
Жыл бұрын
A brilliant restoration mike, i rewound and the strap work was a great idea, you have just answered a big question with the strap, so i,ll be off out or a shop channel and give it a go. Once again thanks mike
@nikolaslarson6891
Жыл бұрын
Marvelously quirky. A treat. More of it, please!
@etebol
2 ай бұрын
Lovely watch. Thanks for all the effort put into making the video. I recon it must be a pain in the rear to work on a watch with all that filming equipment in the way. Definitively restore that case brother, it will still be vintage, just not beat up like it was owned by someone who got it as a gift and didn’t even like watches to begin with.
@me-cq7wv
Жыл бұрын
Love the juump watches. Thanks for posting.
@TheGeezzer
Жыл бұрын
Well, I've never seen that before! I a little mini-micro bug of some description, running around the workings, smaller than a nit, one of the world's smallest crawling life forms! Great renovation of that classic 70's Jump-Hr watch, that came back to life!
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Yes its crazy. I think they might be living on my bench. My workshop is basically in my garage and now its autumn all the little critters have a habit of coming inside. The that the bug appeared twice in the video on different days suggests they are living with me!
@splinterrad1963
Жыл бұрын
Just keep trucking. Love your passion
@TripleDDDD
Жыл бұрын
Just recently bought one of these, in pristine condition. Was sitting in a watch shop since the 70s.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
wow that would be interesting to see. Nice survivor watch.
@jeffreyhickman3871
3 ай бұрын
These Jump-Hour watches ⌚️ are COOL 😎!! Saw one at Bookmans a few years ago. I should have bought 😪 it!! Your friend, Jeff.
@Rems61
Жыл бұрын
I have 5 or 6 NOS Jump hour watches. They are branded Maggins. The case is identical to your watch, but they don't have a date. They are marked 25 jewel, Automatic. I haven't removed the case back to confirm all of this. It is in fact Jump hour though. I got one out because of your video, put a little wind to it, and it took off running. I've had these about 30 years. The back still has stickers in French, could possibly be the same manufacturer as your watch as the case and strap are the same as yours. Really nice video, I enjoyed it. My vote is to NOT replate your watch. Keep it original. Ron
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Wow that sounds amazing. I love NOS watches from the past and finding jump hour ones is rare. Its also very rare to see ones with such high jewel count as many had BFG 1 jewel pin pallet movements thrown in. Many people are shouting for plating so I might still do it but its allot of work and I have to buy all the equipment first. Thanks for watching.
@TheGrenadier97
Жыл бұрын
Very unusual and interesting design!
@deanaldridge4277
Жыл бұрын
After all that work, I think the chrome lets it down. The strap came up a treat. Thank you.
@colescrustycars
10 ай бұрын
For dried out cracked leather. Use Bag Balm. It's amazing on old dried leather. I use it on old dry, cracked automotive leather all the time.
@mattobrien3346
Жыл бұрын
strip it and plate it! I have done this and after polishing the nickel came up great.
@zaygezunt
Жыл бұрын
Great restoration - really interesting. 1970s leather is always worth saving as it is such great quality, you wouldn't be able to find a strap of that standard now. I love a jump hour, although I've reached the age that in order to read the time I have to extend my arm and squint.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Yes I have trouble reading them too sometimes even with my glasses on
@samnova450
2 ай бұрын
Great job on the watch, notice the bridge plate screws are not blue, might be the type of movement. You did a fantastic job on the watch and figured out how it works. Camera pictures looked fine from this side. As far as electroplating goes, I say this might be a good practice watch to do that on. I see other watchmakers polish the case like crazy to get rid of scratches. Then others like the patina look, your call. By the way I have a “Kingston 17 jewel jump hour watch” looks like you LIP watch, got it from eBay, not working currently. Will mess with it later.
@sonnymoorehouse1941
Жыл бұрын
I know Ive already said it but Im so glad to see you back !!!!! and to hear your enthusiasm and energy !!!!!!
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sonny. Its good to be back. I feel 90% how I did before the cancer. The other 10% may take a year or so to overcome. I love making videos and love working on watches so I will just keep on going! Still waiting for KZitem to take me viral but its highly unlikely!
@sonnymoorehouse1941
Жыл бұрын
@@MyRetroWatches Thank you for sharing your passion. Me and my 6 year old are as you know only months into our journey into watchmaking. But that journey only started due to videos like you share. And we feel that same passion. Something about the mechanical nature and the specialness of the designs just captivates the imagination. watching Williams eyes light up when were working on a watch is just priceless !!!! And when we watch your videos his eyes light up with excitement as you convey your excitement. honestly your the reason were embarking on wristwatches !!!!! Im not sure if I feel like thanking you for that !!!!! LOL !!!!!
@darrencheshire8546
Жыл бұрын
Great looking watch, with a interesting movement. Worth getting done. Stay safe buddy
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@askdavidsen
Жыл бұрын
that brown strap you have on the jump hour is just beautiful
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Just a standard 28mm strap from cousinsuk. That jump hour I will be reviewing on my second channel this week. Look for My Watch Reviews channel
@endy_fx
Жыл бұрын
I'm the same - I love the retro-futurist look of a jump hour. They still seem Sci-Fi fifty years later. For this one, I'm in the re-plating camp. I don't think the wear adds much character to this particular piece, and I'm sure moonbase alpha would appreciate it in top condition.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
thanks. there are more for plating than against so it looks like its heading in one direction!
@Trainwheel_Time
Жыл бұрын
Another great job Mike! I'm in the replating camp. I do replating myself and love that I can take a watch that just looks terrible and replate it to look much better. It opens a lot of doors. Take care!
@ruperthartop7202
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike. Think you may have solved a spring location problem i am having. Cheers
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Pleased I could help you mate.
@ro63rto
Жыл бұрын
Mike, for re-dying leather, acetone to remove old dye as much as possible, then use the liquid leather cleaner/moisturiser then get some Angelus leather dye to the colour of your choice and apply it with the provided sponge. For videos, just watch Tring Shoe repairs or Bedos leatherworks.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Hi Rob thanks for this I will look into that for the future
@gcarlson622
3 ай бұрын
Just a little comment, when you’re polishing the straps, instead of using a brush, use a soft cloth and your index and your middle finger, it makes a little more precise and gets the polish into the leather a little bit better, also helps you work the leather so that it’s a little more supple.
@brianwohlleben3182
Жыл бұрын
Nice video! Definitely worth the effort for the education if nothing else
@Fr4Gz36
Жыл бұрын
yes love it you have to do the chrome
@michaelreilly5706
Жыл бұрын
Like to see new movements. Was really interesting to watch.
@DamdamF
Жыл бұрын
Nice work! Thanks for the no alarms and no surprises by the way, the song got stuck in my head for the whole video 👍 No worries for the lighting, I hadn't even noticed
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Haha sorry about that. Good track though
@petercampbell3828
Жыл бұрын
Dee tent? Interesting watch. The outside is so different, but the inside is just a watch basically. Glad that you are doing well.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the pronunciation. I often forget the name of that part and end up calling it a click. I will try now to remember for next time. Yes it’s a standard movement really just has two discs. Actually shows the power of the motion works and train to actually turn these discs as they are no doubt heavier than hands. Thanks for tuning in.
@DanielBerroteran
Жыл бұрын
I like your watch restoration work... and especially those who are out of the ordinary... these saltadore calibers are great... they are very beautiful and different in how they present time
@dsb1763
Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, keep going! Great watch restoration and unbelievable work on the straps! 👍
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@paulgerard534
Жыл бұрын
Good job. I was lucky to get a Lucerne jump hour watch that just needed a clean to get it going, plus a new strap. I've kept mine 'vintage' as it has an unusual lacquer finish that can't be polished. Currently I have another to restore that is annoyingly missing it's balance jewel. Thanks for the inspiration again.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
If you can work out the movement manufacturer and number there is a good chance of finding a donor balance jewel.
@johnpeters7003
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I would have lost my nerve crowbarring those discs off thinking there must be something else holding them. Love your videos as usual as they are always so entertaining and inspiring.
@pablofierros3312
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Yes to nickel plating. Thanks for the unusual watch presentation. Hope you are doing well.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
All good and recovery still going to plan. Hard for me to believe how well I am considering how bad I was.
@thisoldwatch9944
Жыл бұрын
Great job!! I would like to see it fully redone
@robertjordan7323
Жыл бұрын
Bringing back this watch was well worth it. Love you saved the strap! Replating no need.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Robert. I like to think all watches need to be saved!
@watchtock8818
Жыл бұрын
Well worth the effort. Awesome job.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968
Жыл бұрын
Nice one Mike, good to see you back at the bench with a screwdriver in your hand. About the re-chrome job on the case here. I think if you restore the case back to a pristine condition, you'll have to go the full mile and replace that strap. Restoration over renovation as it were. Don't mess about with eBay looking for a replacement, you won't find one. Best bet is to hunt down a local craft centre with a leather worker, the kind of guy who offers new leather craft work and repairs to horse gear. Take the old strap with you and say something like "Hey mate are good enough to copy that". 😱 Or something a little more polite. Then negotiate a price, the unfunny part. Good thing is, you can always vary the colour of the leather staining to anything you want. 10/10 👍
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. That thought had already crossed my mind to have one made but a new bespoke strap will cost more than the watch.
@donbrough6386
Жыл бұрын
Plate it Mike. Doesn’t look finished to my eye. Enjoyed the restoration so far.
@slyoldfox
Жыл бұрын
Great video Mike. I didn't have any problems with glare from the movement personally. Good work on the strap - nice to give that a fresh lease of life. Not sure on re-plating - never tried it, though there are many old watches that look bad because of worn off plating. It would be interesting to see the process carried out, but it's your watch!
@pipodorologio1648
Жыл бұрын
nice one again Mike,....nickel plating and then a light brush with a scotch brite pad
@MichaelWilliams-mo1vv
3 ай бұрын
I recall my parents bought me a jump hour watch around about 1975/6 while I was still in school. I loved it but somehow lost it a few years later.
@viewsandreviews180
Жыл бұрын
Another great restoration. I found including the strap restoration process informative and essential because of the scarcity of replacements. Chrome plating is a multistage process but I’m sure you know that. I’m not certain plating this case is essential for this watch but that’s your decision. Thank you for sharing the restoration to date.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
I will not be chrome plating because I don’t believe that can be done on a home setup. Nickel is an easier solution that just requires vinegar, salt a power source and some nickel anodes. The key is in the prep of the case and how clean it is. Maybe an acid pickle too. I’m looking into it as it will make for an interesting video especially seeing me attempt something for the first time and on film.
@jamiecvincent1
Жыл бұрын
I like that watch most unusual! Just purchased a jump hour now I have to get one of these!
@mywatchreviews
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Mike
@propetamckissack524
Жыл бұрын
That’s an awesome restorations and repaired works on that very well done Sir
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly
@dbzamora
Жыл бұрын
Excellent work on the movement and strap! Looking forward to see your video on plating the case. Great video as usual. Cheers, Mike!
@TheUncleRuckus
Жыл бұрын
If you're looking to clean & rejuvenate old leather, I'd suggest Saddle Soap, it's specifically made to clean any type of leather product. Also some leather dye which is fairly inexpensive and a decent leather conditioner along with an old tooth brush will make any old leather look new. Just don't let the soap dry or soak into the leather for too long, you want to apply it scrub the surface and wipe it off, you can do this as many times as is needed. After you've cleaned it let it dry, then apply the leather dye if needed before finally applying the conditioner until it will no longer absorb into the leather. 👍👍
@pavelpodgoretsky7129
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting four-toothed date-jumping setup, thank you for showing it! To my eye there is no trouble at all with the light in this video. Very best regards!
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It was over exposed in places compared to other videos I have done. I am still learning the features on my camera and the screen is so small I don’t notice .
@Snarfelle
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely a candidate for a custom watch strap and a replating to match all the service done inside ❤️
@BryanO92
Жыл бұрын
These 70s jump hours are a trip, they say so much about that era. Good job on the strap. I've had custom straps made when I couldn't find anything suitable, but it is not cheap. If I had an old strap that suited the watch, I certainly would try to restore it as well. I might be in the minority, but I say yes, go ahead and nickel plate this. If I thought it would be worth a fortune in the future, of course I would say leave it alone, but my guess is probably not.
@manphibian69
11 ай бұрын
Brilliant video, loved it. I've recently become obsessed by the idea of jump hours, have a Buler Super Nova and a Hoga which looks similar to your Lip both on the way :)
@Pehr81
Жыл бұрын
yes, replate! btw, that strap looks gorgeous!
@_guillermo
Жыл бұрын
RIP little watch bug
@neilwade9870
Жыл бұрын
Really cool watch, nice one 👍
@CraigandJoan
11 ай бұрын
Fantastic! I love it!
@victor58010
Жыл бұрын
Please refinish the case , Michael. It would make a big difference to the watch , especially with the acrylic crystal restored.
@whitehoose
Жыл бұрын
Hope the prostate goes well (a big thumbs up on that!)
@marketabolton9826
Жыл бұрын
Great video! X
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am honoured you would watch it xx
@hardeejd
Жыл бұрын
Try steaming the band with an iron or fabric steamer next time before cleaning and conditioning. It will loosen up / become more flexible, will remove some of the dirt and grime, and open the "pores" of the leather which helps with absorbing the conditioner. A trick I use on my leather motorcycle boots.
@MylesChavenson
5 ай бұрын
I think you should finish the case and I enjoyed the strap cleaning
@dodgydruid
Жыл бұрын
Lovely job as usual m8, def think a replate as those scratches and wear thru's to the brass do show a lot and it would do it justice to make it shine again inside and out :)
@michaeldevito5575
Жыл бұрын
Very fine work Mike BRAVO. I've picked up a couple of tips from your watch work for my own watch work. Thanks much. Blessings.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad if something is of use
@michaeldevito5575
Жыл бұрын
@@MyRetroWatches Blessings Mike. I'll be watching your videos. Keep up the great watch work.
@jayjorgensen2024
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I work on a watch for 3 to 4 hours and not realize the time fly. Most watches I work on, I can get it in within 1-2 hours. The longest it took me to work on one watch was around about 8 hours. It was a stubborn one.
@fattywithafirearm
Жыл бұрын
That is a cool time piece
@adiazcroce
Жыл бұрын
Good job, please re plated, greetings from Mexico!
@johnbaldwin9126
Жыл бұрын
Looking good Mike !! Glad to see you back with more superb videos
@mamayl8592
Жыл бұрын
Very nice. I'd say go for the plating. But either way you really can't go wrong.
@WrightsW5
Жыл бұрын
It turned out brilliant, I would leave the case, just natural patina. The situation with mine that I mentioned, I was trying to sand out a bad defect in the plating and sanded through it, so, different to this.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
I might still be playing this one. So many comments saying to do it. Not that I’ve ever done it before so will make for another mistake free video😂🤪
@stephenferguson7939
Жыл бұрын
Love the watch and the look. I think the re-plating would make it really pop. Interesting movement with that date mechanism and good job on the restoration. Great video as always..
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@daffyduxxx
Жыл бұрын
Love what you've done with the strap, it's come up brilliantly, congratulations on your new skills. Personally, I would be very interested in seeing how you go about Nickel plating the case. Just acquired my first jump hour to restore myself, and I've found your video very informative and helpful. Keep up the great work.
@MyRetroWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Good luck with your watch! Yes looks like the voting in the comments is for plating so will get looking at it. Might take a month or so to get around to it.
@fnaaijkens69
Жыл бұрын
NICKEL REPLATING! You did a nice job on that watch, well worth the watch. Pun intended.
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