Thank you so much for fixing my grandfather’s watch. Not only did it mean a lot to my dad, it means a lot to the grandchildren and great grandchildren who have a tangible memory of our grandpa. That watch was handed down from my great grandpa Bill to grandpa Raye when he joined the railroad. It has now been a part of our family for 5 generations. We are so grateful for your skill and talent, as our grandpa would be to. Watchmakers and watchsmith’s are a lost art. Thank you.
@csspinner
7 ай бұрын
My pleasure! It’s an honor to be entrusted with the repair of a beautiful timepiece. Knowing how special it is to your family makes it even more meaningful to me.
@sonnymoorehouse1941
7 ай бұрын
This is awesome !!!! Great job Chris !!!!!!
@derekmacieski3992
7 ай бұрын
The making of the stem was truly impressive.
@tiger_bread4
7 ай бұрын
Watched to the end and I found it funny how I was able to see your face in the reflection on the crown and ratchet wheel
@mountainhobo
7 ай бұрын
At 3:00 am, it is therapeutic to watch you work.
@55ATA3
7 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video, hope to see more soon. The older watches are some of the best to watch, they put so much work in to parts that most people never get to see..
@todds2248
7 ай бұрын
Great work on an amazing watch. I never would have thought about a threaded arbor and jeweled barrel! Turning that stem was masterful.
@WatchWiseUS
7 күн бұрын
God, I love lathes. My favorite tool in shop class. Now I'm learning watchmaking and can't wait to get to this stage.
@vickiefowler1429
3 ай бұрын
I stayed to the very end... for the history and because I love Waltham watches. Turning that new stem was mighty impressive. Pretty fiddly stuff there. The final result was beautiful... nicely done!
@raymondwilcoxjr.340
6 ай бұрын
I do enjoy watching you rebuild the watches and pocket watches
@petelarsen721
7 ай бұрын
It was nice to see the same watch cleaning machine in use that I inherited from my dad had when he was repairing watches. Thank you
@고구-h8x
7 ай бұрын
This is really good. I hope that the parts of pocket watches will be available forever for such services.
@jakekaywell5972
7 ай бұрын
I mean, not forever. Eventually the original parts supplies will dry up, either used in projects like this or simply lost to the sands of time. Hopefully by then we'll have the technology to easily make such unobtainium parts fairly easily and cheaply.
@bmen6401
6 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks. A family heirloom, wonderfully restored.
@jakekaywell5972
7 ай бұрын
American pocket watches are by far the best way to get the best finished movements possible for the least amount of cash outlay. Some of these pieces, such as the subject Waltham, could challenge the best of the Swiss watch industry both back then and nowadays. Lovely example here made all the more charming by the personal story behind it. Excellent work as always and can't wait to see the next one!
@slim2429
7 ай бұрын
Wow those traces are solid. Running incredibly well for how old it is
@carlrees5574
6 ай бұрын
Hi Chris, What a fantastic restoration, your ability to source parts like specific sized jewels is amazing. the TG readings are a testament of good inspection, cleaning and not skimping on procedure....amazing results!!
@maestromecanico597
7 ай бұрын
That was immensely satisfying. And I'm not just saying that because I'm a retired railroader who collects railroad watches.
@fredschroyer584
4 ай бұрын
Beautiful work with a beautiful story. I continue to marvel at the craftsmanship in these timepieces and your abilty to restore them like new.
@davechandler6884
7 ай бұрын
Nice watch, enjoyed the commentary, it`s nice to know what is going on as you work, something some others don`t understand.
@WatchWithMike
7 ай бұрын
Wow, I learned a bunch! Beautiful job all around, and I especially appreciate the closeup angles of the Jacot tool and lathe in action. I can only imagine how happy the owner of this timepiece must feel! 😁
@RandyBarlow-fn8lo
Ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. I fix watches as a hobby myself, and I just bought a Waltham 645. I found a lot of your tips like the denture cleaner really helpful.
@davidaylsworth8964
7 ай бұрын
Remarkable piece of family history. Well done!
@williamgunter6801
6 ай бұрын
You guys who can work micro like this are awesome!😯😊
@deanbrown4083
6 ай бұрын
Another very informative and entertaining video! I'm 73 and have several vintage and RR grade pocket watches. Watching you has inspired me to gather a few tools and supplies to try cleaning and lubricating a few that few of the lesser watches to try and develop a little skill. Thank you and yes, keep the videos coming. This was my first viewing of a jeweled motor barrel. Thanks ahain.
@sandrodunatov485
7 ай бұрын
this cleaned-up beautifully. Thanks for sharing. I missed your soothing background music.
@WatchRestorationCottage
7 ай бұрын
Chris - great restoration as always. Pivots look amazing after burnishing and the lathe work is always a treat to watch. Thanks!
@Ketrons_Radio_Service
2 ай бұрын
Very impressive! Thank you for making detailed service videos! A great learning tool for all of us. Your restorations are great, and you spare no detail. I have watched them in full length. You do a great and amazing job sir, thank you for sharing your trade!
@deanbrown4083
7 ай бұрын
Watched to the end, really enjoyed. The Vangard is a beautiful watch. If my hands did not tremble at times I would live to work on pocket watches. Have a collection of 40+ pocket watches, railroad grade, hunter case watches and standard open face. I had an older watchmaker that did my work. Unfortunately he passed away.
@csnelling4
7 ай бұрын
First class work, video and lnfomation👍😊and there wasn’t mention of patina once , great!!!😊
@jlr8356
2 ай бұрын
Awsome restoration for such a piece of history.
@TamaraWiens
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the close-up of the bow-driven lathe - I've seen you use it on so many videos, but without the close shot I never knew how it actually worked. I love watching your videos with the sound off, they are great visual ASMR for me.
@itsnishantk
7 ай бұрын
This is just so relaxing to watch with addition of all the knowledge you provide during the process. Great work 🎉
@susanmatteson7421
7 ай бұрын
Splendid job. A truly beautiful watch.
@timd5758
7 ай бұрын
My favorite watch. Excellent restoration!! I always enjoy your videos and appreciate your skills!
@chuckluetkemeyer740
7 ай бұрын
Watched all of it, love the workmanship of these grand old timepieces.
@brucebarlow6604
7 ай бұрын
Great work as always Chris. As said before you will be busy bringing back to life these wonderful pieces. Keep well from New Zealand 🇳🇿
@oysterjohn5669
Ай бұрын
This is very interesting to me as a lifelong industrial maintenance person. Such fine and precision fitted pieces and craftsmanship, and the art that is etched and cut into the case and movement is amazing. Thanks for the videos. You truly have a passion for your craft.
@rickkearn7100
7 ай бұрын
Could not stop watching as usual, CS! Saw it all, right to the end, and glad I did, as usual. Cheers.
@cartoonfan925
7 ай бұрын
I love what you do and am in awe of some of the skills you demonstrate. This video will be watch again and again by me as I have just taken up the hobby and dismantled an old, non-running fob watch just like this. I need to know how to put it together again.
@ygrbooks
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for another excellent video on the expert restoration of a most beautiful watch: 👍👌👏!
@Genxdavidsmith
6 ай бұрын
Great restoration! It was a joy to watch.
@thomasgabriel2213
7 ай бұрын
Another amazing video! And what a beautiful watch to have been able to restore.
@skybpak4242
7 ай бұрын
As with all of your videos, I watched it to the end. Brilliant work on the crown stem.
@mccaine1
5 ай бұрын
Beautiful outcome! Well done.
@Gnomenutz
7 ай бұрын
Never in my life would I believe that I could repair a pocket watch, but I couldn't pull myself away from the craftsmanship that you put into each watch that you work on. Amazing job and a subscriber for life. I have to see what the next job will entail.
@mercuriall2810
7 ай бұрын
I did watch this video through to the end. Great work, Chris! I’ve also listened to your participation in JD’s watch chats. Oiling and choice of oils is certainly a controversial topic, with many conflicting or contrasting opinions put forth by many experienced watchmakers. Your choice of lubricants here is fine, but in my opinion could be improved if you do already have the relevant products to hand. Most of my suggestions are from the BHI pdf on watch lubrication (free online, just search if you haven’t already got it) and are the practices that I follow myself. On a movement this size and beat rate, 9020 would be my choice where you used 9010. 9010 will suffice if you don’t have 9020. For all lever escapement watches, and cylinders too for that matter) I now use Moebius 9415 for the pallet stones. When 9415 was introduced it was initially recommended for high beat movements, it’s thixotropic properties helping to keep it in place. Real world use showed 9415 to also be excellent on slower beat movements, an improvement on 941. It is now recommended for use on all lever escapements, regardless of beat rate. 941 will still work on watches like this Waltham, and are adequate. Once you’ve used up your 941, I suggest you only keep 9415 in stock. Keep up the great work, Mark
@georgeofthejungle8341
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for so good watchservice lesson and superb video quality. I enjoyed a lot..
@bonorolo
Ай бұрын
Great work. Very well done, especially to make the new stem on the leathe by handtool.
@fluer6049
7 ай бұрын
First time watching. This is incredibly fascinating and satisfying to watch. I stuck through until I fast-forwarded the last few parts put in before you got to the case, but I've always been a tad impatient🙈 I got a giggle from being able to see your tiny face reflecting back at me on the various dials!😅 Keep up your great work!
@4Truth4All
7 ай бұрын
Nice work Chris! Always a joy to observe your process.
@rondickson1491
7 ай бұрын
Wow! Another amazing restore. Best wishes.
@fiskeflax4894
6 ай бұрын
Fantastic video of a fantastic watch I have a watch that belonged to my great grandmother, she past away in 1943. She was a very special woman who made a living under harsh circumstances, there has been a book written about her life. My father, who is a journeyman joiner, made a case of oak looking like a miniture floor clock for this watch. He did it while my mother was pregnant with me, but he didnt quite finish so I had to finish it myself when I was grown up. It stands on the mantelpiece of our 220 years old summerhouse. The watch works a while and then stops I think it only needs cleaning and oiling. But our local watchmaker wont do it, as he says it isnt worth it. I think it would be worth it, even though it probably is a simple watch. I watch theese videos to learn how to do it myself, and one day I will, thank you for the teaching!
@sonnymoorehouse1941
7 ай бұрын
Fantastic Work !!! and I watched to the end !!! those extra dial washers were an interesting thing to keep.
@AmericanPocketWatch
7 ай бұрын
Well Chris, you did it again. Another 5 star repair. You have come a really long way since the beginning, and it is great to see you saving the American pocket watch history. P.S. Funny that you posted this video as I just received an Waltham Vanguard 23J, 6pos from 1937 for almost next to nothing, thanks to ebay. The previous owner could not open it )case was cross threaded on both sides), and put it up for auction. No one over here knew what it was, but I sort of did. Got it for almost next to nothing compared to what they normally run for. Again, thanks Chris for posting these and letting others know about the American pocket watch history. WOuld be a shame to see these amazing time pieces die out due to lack of interest.
@durstondarden8765
3 ай бұрын
I was enjoying the video, and didn't want to stop it.. how far away every word in all your videos that I've watched. I think they're great - very informative.. I want to add something else to this comment.. I thoroughly enjoy your entertaining and informative content. Very well done!
@alanpreston3111
7 ай бұрын
Wow , what a great piece of work !! Your attention to detail is amazing, best restoration I have seen for a while .. thankyou 🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@karenadams1889
2 ай бұрын
I've enjoyed watching you repair this watch. It looks exactly like one I found among old family heirlooms. My watch is very worn, but it works. It was so surprising! To think someone in my family line used to wear it & heard the same lovely ticktock as we did, who knows how many years ago! I found another watch that my parents kept in a little display dome case. It seems more intricate than the one like you repaired here. While it appears to be in good condition, it does not work. I would like to contact you about these watches. Your craftsmanship is evident by your results. Thanks for sharing this!
@csspinner
2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Karen! My contact info is in the description if you’d like to reach out.
@GuyMonroeVoice
7 ай бұрын
🎉 Absolutelutly inspiring and education. Your precision, eye for detail and mastery is greatly appreciated! Much Gratitude! - Guy 😊😊😊❤
@mlsproject
7 ай бұрын
And I have screwdriver and oiler envy. Nice work!
@suzisaintjames
7 ай бұрын
As always, beautiful job. Thank you for polishing the case. It's just the right amount. Not too shiny. Not too dull. 💖🌞🌵😷
@jozsefizsak
7 ай бұрын
I've seen a lot of watch videos and this one is outstanding!
@Sestorema
7 ай бұрын
Make a new stem like the original one, was amazing. A great watch, a great job👍 Well done 👍👍👍🙂
@amme30
7 ай бұрын
Gorgeous restoration
@marka.schlueter9918
7 ай бұрын
Awesome. Love the look of this restoration. Great job
@hampdentime
7 ай бұрын
Nice movement, Great work on that stem. One step that I have been doing lately is when replacing a staff is now I set the balance wheel less the roller table and HS in the movement. This is less all the wheels, then check for freedom and endshake. Saves time if I do it then before the roller table and hair spring plus I can really see around the balance without the bridge plate in place. Keep up the good work!
@robbie6666666
7 ай бұрын
I own a mid 40's vanguard which was used on the railroad on Vancouver Island B.C. Canada.... It's a 16s I wish mine was as nice as this one.... good work
@bogartaspen
7 ай бұрын
Chris, I enjoyed this video. I like watching you repair old RR pocket watches.
@akoskendehevesi3062
7 ай бұрын
Seeing your way repairing watches just hits perfect and flawless!
@flemmlnghansen6516
7 ай бұрын
Great job, I really enjoy seeing your work.
@erwinb3412
7 ай бұрын
These Waltham watches are not so simply contructed , but have some nice complexity . I did not know they are higher end .
@garylyman4922
7 ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing work. Your dedication to your craft makes me want to keep watching your videos.
@samnova450
7 ай бұрын
Love pocket watches and trains. 😁
@avianfish8732
4 ай бұрын
Nice job. I have never done a vanguard. I heard a lot about the jewelled barrel. Never seem one in real life,
@mikebruegger8654
7 ай бұрын
Great work as usual. Beautiful finish....
@lostinlife647866
7 ай бұрын
I enjoyed your restoration so much that I had to subscribe to your channel. Amazing Craftsmanship !!!!
@bigb0r3
7 ай бұрын
I just got sucked into old pocket watches and hope to service my first soon. I like the circa 1900, 16 & 18 size the most at the moment. I find your videos some of the most informative and just plain pleasant to watch. Having done a little lathe work, I find the use of handheld tool bits for such precise work a trip. The locations to lubricate, and which lubricants you use are a great guide. Thanks for the effort!
@tonyvancampen-noaafederal2640
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for letting me know about Whites. I need a crystal for a 6/0 hunter case.
@PuckPuggy
7 ай бұрын
That was a challenge making the stem. Great job Chris!
@BeeSting862
7 ай бұрын
Beautiful restoration, I watched it to the end. Thank you.
@HorologyHubub
7 ай бұрын
Great restoration my friend, very skilful. 👍
@markslater5420
7 ай бұрын
Great video very detailed and love your tool kits !
@Bristol1
7 ай бұрын
Great job on the restoration and the video. Those blued hands really pop at the end!
@geoffdunstan8567
2 ай бұрын
Quality work and quality video! thanks and regards, Geoff from Merimbula Australia
@CaptainJerry-
7 ай бұрын
Great video. I just found the same watch at a thrift store, $3.50. It will need a new balance staff and crystal.
@jamesoliver3624
7 ай бұрын
I have a silver one same condition except complete stem. In my dads stuff when he passed dont know about it had it about 30 years very intricate watch thanks for showing
@fahd6008
7 ай бұрын
Woow, très intéressant, desassemblement et rassemblement sont magnifiques, le changement des rubis est fantastique, la cerise sur le gâteau est sans doute la fabrication de la tige du remontoir, vraiment agréable de regarder ta vidéo pleine de nouveauté, bravo pour ton savoir faire, on attend d'autres vidéos avec impatience, salut
@garryrindfuss5349
4 ай бұрын
Hi Chris, another great video, and thanks for the heads up on White watch crystals. I had been buying them in bulk, and that "buy 20 to (maybe) get one" gets old quickly. Also useful was the one vs. three dial washer issue. I have my grandfather's Longines pocket watch, and the hour hand is a bit wonky. Maybe a second (or third) dial washer will fix the problem.
@hendlers7071
7 ай бұрын
Great service - Thanks
@jonrutherford6852
7 ай бұрын
It's a pleasure to see tangible evidence of advanced technology such as in the indispensable railroad watches that needed to be accurate to within a very few seconds to help prevent catastrophic collisions (which were another result of advanced technology!). We may think today's electronic technology is wonderful, and it is remarkable: but what was achieved by mechanical means before the age of universal electrification is, if anything, even more impressive. It's no wonder that mechanical watches are enjoying a revival of popularity.
@rparker2824
7 ай бұрын
Do you polish screw heads? If so, a before and after would be fun to see. It really puts a finishing touch on a movement.
@redbxstr
7 ай бұрын
Great Video as usual. Very informative.
@mixolydian2010
5 ай бұрын
Wonderful watch. Cheers for the video.
@supermenthol5531
7 ай бұрын
Good job , 👍 great set of skills .
@ronaldosilva6234
2 ай бұрын
Lindo trabalho. Vc é um especialista
@alexandregb566
6 ай бұрын
Saytama got bored of beating easy enemies, now he is fighting hard ones: Watches!
@csspinner
6 ай бұрын
😂 hey, I resemble that remark!
@pablorosales1149
6 ай бұрын
Every American pocket watch seems to be superior to the Swiss watches of that time (in my opinion). This is a beautiful movement, and naturally an exceptional restoring work. Congratulations!!
@csspinner
6 ай бұрын
Very true. The swiss watches of that period were not very impressive at all.
@stevev7402
7 ай бұрын
Another great video ‘Chris, the amount of work that goes into repairing one of these cherished heirlooms is amazing. Another good example of the depths of your skills The owner must be so happy with the results. As a sidenote, I think I enjoy seeing which wrist watch you’re wearing in each video when you put stuff in the cleaning solution. I’ve also used Whites for a few crystal replacements myself. Great guy and products
@lautrey6531
7 ай бұрын
I'm enjoying your video! Many thanks from Australia.
@verncommet1798
6 ай бұрын
Excellent video I have always been amazed by these pocket watches. I have collected many all beautiful, I would love to have a high grade watch like this one, also love vintage wrists watches do you repair them as well? Keep up the great saving of these historical beauties
@csspinner
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. Yes, I also repair wrist watches. There are several on the channel.
@OP-vz1yl
7 ай бұрын
Great job!!! Very nice watch!!!
@robertlassiter907
7 ай бұрын
New sub here. I very much enjoyed this restoration. Your channel is the second watch restoration channel I have subscribed to. I’ve checked most of them out and have found only two that I have enjoyed. Yours being the second. I find your narration to be pleasant and to the point. Sometimes when talking, less is more. I actually learned a few things about watches that I previously didn’t know. Well done on this watch in particular and on your channel as well. Greetings from Alabama. P.S I now have some binge watching to do!
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