As someone looking to dip their toe into watchmaking, this video was incredibly clear and helpful. Thank you for the wonderful guidance. If I stick with this as a hobby it will be in no small part thanks to people like yourself.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Well, thank you. I hope to see you around here again.
@MarkJoseph-vv4pj
Жыл бұрын
The most comprehensive explanation and demonstration I have ever seen. You are an outstanding instructor/teacher.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark. Watch repair can be a little daunting when you first start getting into it so take your time, learn the basics, practice and you will succeed, no problem. Let me know how I can help.
@MarkJoseph-vv4pj
Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Thank You so much.
@johnfrum2024
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. The clearest explanation I have seen on what each part of the keyless does. The assembly tips are gold. I should have a 6497 clone movement in a couple of days to start my learning process. Got a screwdriver sharpening stone and an arkansas stone and will be dressing my new tweezers and screwdrivers as you have shown.
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Alright brother, welcome aboard. Lots more to come.
@jimrivers9965
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. You are an excellent teacher. I am just starting to learn about watches. I’m 81 years old and am not planning to start a new career just trying to keep learning. Thanks
@watchrepairtutorials
8 ай бұрын
Mr Rivera that’s excellent my friend. I myself never stop learning and it’s great that at 81, your mind is still open to a little education where you can find it. Like they say, use it or lose it.
@TOMMYOGRADY
Жыл бұрын
Awesome channel, finally a good channel covering everything you need to know to start working on watches yourself. Not too long, not too short, only about watches and nothing else. Great useful tips and tricks. Keep up the good work!
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard Mr O’Grady
@NunyaDamnBidnessBud
Жыл бұрын
I know nothing about watch repair (which is why I'm here) but I do recognize excellent training and educational material...which is just what your videos are. Thank you.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Glad to help Bubba 😊
@lobdsk
11 ай бұрын
When first starting out I used to use plastic bag and over the springs
@lanceruffell7439
18 күн бұрын
What a wonderfuly clear and concise video, just the best ...
@watchrepairtutorials
18 күн бұрын
Thank you kindly! 👍
@cereus7421
4 ай бұрын
Sir, thank you for such quality and understandable lessons. I sincerely hope that real (read mechanical) watches will still return to their place in addition to this powerful and modern technology, and that watchmaking will revive like in the good old days. Best regards !
@watchrepairtutorials
4 ай бұрын
Unfortunitly the majority of watchmaking is controlled by the manufacturing companies but there is plenty of room for good independents.
@keshav3593
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, I recently started collecting vintage HMT watch. I am interested in learning the servicing the watch. Your video teach us the most critical things that no one else reaches. Thankyou
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Keshav
@illuminatii604
2 жыл бұрын
I love these instructional videos. They are some of the best on KZitem. Most videos just break down the watch and put it back together without explaining anything. These videos are invaluable. I've learned more from one of these videos than watching 10 hours of other restoration videos. Thank you for making these.
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
You my friend, JUST MADE MY DAY and have inspired me to make even better videos. Thank you so very much.
@illuminatii604
2 жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials I'd love to see a breakdown of some advanced complications like chronograph or perpetual date. There is very little information covering these things on KZitem.
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
@@illuminatii604 Its coming but we have a lot to cover before we get to that material.
@illuminatii604
2 жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials I look forward to watching them all. Great job.
@kthwkr
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. A good explanation of the crown wheel and now I see why it is left handed threaded.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@dimanyc2004
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I hit a roadblock, wanted to give up and take my disassembled project to the local watchmaker, but now decided to give it another try. That way I will take it to the local watchmaker a bit later!
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Come on now Dmitriy, you can do it.
@MrRadioman10
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for this very informative video. Very new to watch repair .I have been stumped on how to reassemble.Problem solved..
@watchrepairtutorials
5 ай бұрын
That’s what I love to hear. Thank you.
@rakhlin
Жыл бұрын
This is a great, in depth video. I’m looking forward to exploring your other lessons as I await arrival of the movement
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex. Watch one and apply what was covered until you have it down then move to the next. Thanks brother.
@lobdsk
11 ай бұрын
Love these videos. Where were you 2 years ago
@watchrepairtutorials
11 ай бұрын
Retired
@lobdsk
11 ай бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials lol
@janelemans8049
Жыл бұрын
Love the way you explain all steps to be taken. Clear audio, good video footings. In other words, a super Video. I will find myself an old watch and repeat all your steps myself. Greetings from The Netherlands, Europe.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jan. The movement I am using in these videos is the ST36. I would recommend getting on of these first so you will be seeing the exact same parts you see in the video while you learn how the work together. Hope to see you here again
@janelemans8049
Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Thans for the tip, i'll try to pick one up from Ebay.
@LászlóSzabó-q2b
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Greetings from Hungary!
@watchrepairtutorials
6 ай бұрын
Beautiful sir. I love hearing from viewers from other countries. Many blessings to you and your family.
@LászlóSzabó-q2b
6 ай бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Thank you very much, we wish you the best!
@Bobur1777
8 ай бұрын
Love the bonus tip!
@watchrepairtutorials
8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!!
@Makeit101
2 ай бұрын
Just an excellent presentation that makes watch repair look doable.
@watchrepairtutorials
2 ай бұрын
Thanks my friend
@user-tc3qd2pk6x
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir! This is so much better and clearer than any book or video I have read/seen so far. You have a new fan...
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you’ll see a video quality improve as you go along. I know the first ones were pretty rough, but thanks for hanging in.
@frankporfidio9813
3 ай бұрын
Great video , I'm an electronics tech who always had an interest in watches ....STILL can't believe how tiny this stuff is !!! great info here .
@watchrepairtutorials
3 ай бұрын
Your background will serve you well, especially since you worked under microscopes.
@frankporfidio9813
3 ай бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Any books or manuals you'd recommend ?
@watchrepairtutorials
3 ай бұрын
@@frankporfidio9813 Bulova school of watchmaking.
@guineapigtube
2 жыл бұрын
Please have a lesson on how to properly oil those annoying Incabloc stones, especially how to handle the retaining KIF, Novodiac triangle looking springs (super small) without breaking them and how to prevent capstone jewels from flying into the next dimension. It looks so simple watching a skilled watchmaker do it, but I find doing it yourself is an exercise in futility. Awesome lesson!
@johnhannon
2 жыл бұрын
His previous video on How to Shape Tweezers and Screwdrivers for Watchmaking was a big help. Properly dressed tweezers is essential when holding jewels for cleaning. Otto Frei sells a set of 5 complete incabloc assemblies for practice for around $6. I stick them in some rodico and take apart and put together. Much better than losing parts of a good watch.
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Great to have you here. After we go over the motion works, power train and escapement, there are 3 different methods of cleaning parts I’m going g over, then I’ll cover the lubrication of pivot jewels, the pallet fork and of course the end stones. Stay tuned
@craighawley3920
2 жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Will this cover manual cleaning? Even an old used Elma cleaning machine is big money. I have seen people mention cleaning with pegwood, but never an example of it. Great videos so far!
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
@@craighawley3920 yes sir. I am going to show you 2 ways to manually clean watch parts. Its going to be a good one. Great to have you.
@nwohioan
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for explaining not only the disassembly and reassembly, but also the functionality. Really helps tie it all together.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Cool brother thanks
@tonyfdesign
4 ай бұрын
These are excellent videos. Thanks!
@watchrepairtutorials
4 ай бұрын
You're very welcome Tony
@Didier-944
8 ай бұрын
Very very constructif for to learn ... thank's a lot
@watchrepairtutorials
8 ай бұрын
You are most welcome
@Gnarpjohan
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this series. Great to learn from someone who knows and can teach.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@yoursureshotphotographypra8961
5 ай бұрын
Amazing video as always. Thanks for explaining keyless works
@watchrepairtutorials
5 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@rmadelson
Жыл бұрын
This is a great video. I’ve watched it at least a dozen times as I prepare to work on my own projects. I compare it with books, photos, and what I see in the watches I have so I can try to understand what I’m going to (hopefully) do. I can’t thank you enough.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you. There’s a lot more in the playlist.
@sailwesterly5444
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff - love that final tip on tightening screws.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Did you know that by not properly tightening the screws that that could affect amplitude if the screw is loose on a bridge plate? In watchmaking everything matters, including how tight the screw is.
@markchancellor-maddison5528
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for going into the comprehensive detail, which you do. The explanations are just perfect. These are awesome videos. Mark Maddison, from Johannesburg, South Africa.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
I think you are my 2nd viewer fro SOuth Africa. That’s awesome. Thank You.
@bkxit
Жыл бұрын
Just starting out in this superb hobby ...... Your videos are simply superb !!! Thank you.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Welcome! Check out our website for more information
@andyshap
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found your channel. You have a very enjoyable teaching style. I'm starting at video one and working my way up!
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Andy, Thats awesome man. I made this playlist for this vary reason. I hope it helps you and if you have any questions dont hesitate to ask. Alex
@allneatstuff
2 ай бұрын
Wow, I'm starting to get it! Thank you so much.
@watchrepairtutorials
2 ай бұрын
Very nice. I hope all this is helping.
@franksantilli6364
2 ай бұрын
This is good stuff for me I'm learning.
@watchrepairtutorials
2 ай бұрын
Glad to help
@cgnicolis
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip for using rodico to stabilize the setting lever before screwing it down, that move had vexed me for a while!
@weerobot
2 жыл бұрын
Top Notch Video...
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always.
@melodym5492
Жыл бұрын
Awesome series. Just a couple of months in and tried to change a stem that was broken. Learned the hard way why you dont fully unscrew the setting lever screw. Taking it slow now before my first deep dive and learning the parts and how they work. Your videos are a blessing. Mahalo.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
mahalo nui loa my friend
@eugenerijnders
11 ай бұрын
this is what I like, simple and clear. Well done
@watchrepairtutorials
11 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@williamking6019
4 ай бұрын
Just want to say thank you for all your knowledge now I know I am not Wasting time and money on junk and your microscope video big help and all your video are top Notch A+++ thanks you have a fan for life
@watchrepairtutorials
4 ай бұрын
Glad to help William. You can always reach out if you need anything.
@williamking6019
4 ай бұрын
@watchrepairtutorials I appreciate that just ordered the Oh microscope set up that you have will be hear this week and have a pocket watch to start my wach making Journey thanks again
@graymatrrocks
2 жыл бұрын
Following along. Wristwatch Revival got me interested and you have inspired me to get the tools and knowledge needed to actually do this myself. Excited!
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Let’s do this !!!
@mangentle7618
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Alex for sharing this valuable knowledge, the tutorial is just marvellous. Even newbie like me can follow it step by step.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@samnova450
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips.
@watchrepairtutorials
7 ай бұрын
No problem!
@jimosullivan1389
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for keeping it simple with excellent explanations. Brilliant Video. UK.
@watchrepairtutorials
7 ай бұрын
Very welcome
@gunterwillemse7206
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for an informative lesson on the keyless works. I accidently wound the screw a bit more than needed to remove the stem on my ST36, and, you guessed it, lost the yolk and groove position. I am confident that I can now reset and correct the keyless works and get the watch up and running. I am making my own custom watch and and was sizing the stem length when it happened. Thank you again.
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome to hear. Good luck. The ST36 is a great movement to work on.
@spavliskojr
Жыл бұрын
I really wish that your lessons were out a few years ago. I learned the hard way - trial and error.. mostly error lol
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
I wish they were as well. Thanks Stephen
@danielmonahan6412
Жыл бұрын
Lost the spring of my first pocket watch size disassembly and reassembly practice. Wish I had seen this video beforehand. Also lost another small part due to not having a proper work environment. Next thing i'm doing before anything else is getting a dedicated spot for watch repair and making sure the vicinity has nothing that will make finding dropped parts any more difficult than it needs to be. Thank you for this video it was extreemly helpful and informative!
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Thats a spart way to approach it Daniel. Good luck
@adrianjones5148
2 жыл бұрын
I'm just starting out with watch repairs, this was an excellent tutorial, thanks
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Nice to have you here Adrian
@GregJGreen
Жыл бұрын
Now I know how to properly tighten the screws, been wondering about that.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Ah yes. Tightening screws. So simple yet so important. Did you know that not tightening down a bridge properly can lower the amplitude?
@GregJGreen
Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials I was unaware, but I can picture why it would be important to get it right. A lot to learn for sure. I'm watching each vid several times before moving on to the next. I'm really impressed by the am scope, but that's a ways away yet. I'm on the hunt for a bench and sturdy table at present. Have a boatload of prescription bottles (comes with the territory), they should make for good storage containers.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
@@GregJGreen Take your time and ease into it. When looking for a work bench, remember your working height with loupe. You don't want to be all hunched over. That will suck real fast
@GregJGreen
Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials I hear what you're saying. I've always had a tendency to get ahead of myself with things that intrigue me. Truly appreciate the red flag to slow it down a few notches. I've been riddled with arthritis for quite some time, my bone density sucks. Had one work related injury after another and it reached the point where my doctors wouldn't release me to go back, so I had no choice but to go out on a disability retirement. I used a bed tray at the watch shop I hung out at years ago to bring clocks closer to eye level and still felt it occasionally the next day. I will grab a bench if I should come across a great deal and put it in the garage until I figure out how to proceed.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
@@GregJGreen I made one of mine from 2-12 inch wide kitchen cabinets with a butcher block top. It's got drawers and doors for storage and sits about 27 inches high
@doriangasseling
Жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff mate, best explanations I've seen to date. I do camera repairs as a hobby so naturally I've now become interested in something even smaller and more complicated haha. I'd never actually heard of that screw tightening tip before, really good to keep in mind. Better than splitting the heads off haha.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dorian, check out the playlist. Lots of information for you.
@artoftinker3713
Жыл бұрын
Good tip on keeping the Setting Lever Spring a bit loose to allow to pull the spring and hook up to the lever pin. They do break easy too if given excessive force.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Going by your screen name I would say this hobby is right up your alley.😀
@markashlock9017
8 ай бұрын
Excellent!!! Thanks!!!!!!
@watchrepairtutorials
8 ай бұрын
You bet!
@robertvelo3550
28 күн бұрын
very well done, thank you sir
@watchrepairtutorials
28 күн бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@mohameda.sattar3020
8 ай бұрын
Fantastic, well illustrated,Thank you very much.
@watchrepairtutorials
8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@MikeFyxdt
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job! That was very easy to see and follow.
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike. Lots more to come.
@tttm99
10 ай бұрын
Your videos are bloody fantastic.
@watchrepairtutorials
10 ай бұрын
Glad you found my videos. I hope they help.
@johnvaluk1401
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Alex. Working my way thru them. More good information.
@vitorbravo5535
10 ай бұрын
Tbis is a great video. Unfortunately my setting lever screw broke in half and I'm unable to find a replacement. I'm very sad as i was really excited for this movement
@watchrepairtutorials
10 ай бұрын
Well, the great thing about learning on these movements is the relatively so I would just buy another one, and keep going man.
@brunotulliani
Жыл бұрын
Subbed Excellent tutorial!
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
I’ll see you in the next video Bruno. Thanks buddy
@shanejones7331
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it is very helpful, keep up the good work!!
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my Dude, thanks for checking in Shane. Stay tuned I got a lot more coming.
@cdh79
Жыл бұрын
great videos! I've been watching a lot of watchmaking/watch restoration videos for the past months.. I understand most of the names of the different parts and what they do by now, but they have never been as clearly explained as in your videos. I am trying to avoid getting into watchmaking as a new hobby (because I have too many expensive hobbies already ;)), but it's getting more and more difficult each day to not just buy a set of good tools, oil and grease and an inexpensive clone movement just to "give it a try". definitely subscribed and on to the next video in your playlist ;)
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
It can be an expensive hobby depending on the movements condition. If they are non-runners, then you will start getting into more specialized tools i.e. jewel and staking sets
@sendilkumarmv
Жыл бұрын
Nice one. Please post a video on how to lubricate ST36.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Check on my video's on lubrication. I teach how to lubricate individual types of parts so you don't need to have a tech sheet. The m,ovement in these video's is a ST36
@sendilkumarmv
Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials thanks
@gregcapella5941
2 жыл бұрын
THANKS
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked them Greg.
@camillocaiazzo
Жыл бұрын
Grazie per la lezione purtroppo riesco a capire poco perché sono italiano ma i video sono comprensibili e ancora grazie
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Aiuterebbe se ci fossero i sottotitoli o preferiresti una trascrizione
@chompachangas
Ай бұрын
Boy I wish I watched these videos before I disassembled a pocket watch. It was already broken, so no great loss haha. Edit: Can you recommend any reading or textbooks? I bought DW Fletcher's Watch Repairing as a Hobby. It contains a lot of fantastic hand drawn diagrams but the text itself isn't organized very well. The drawings remind me of the How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive handbook from back in the day.
@watchrepairtutorials
Ай бұрын
probably one of the better ones is the Bulova school of watchmaking. It was used to trade watchmakers back in the middle to late 40s but still very good . Text books like the theory of Horology are not how to books" No book is ever going to cover everything that you need to know but that's a good one.
@chompachangas
Ай бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Right on, thanks! Yeah I was just looking for something a little more organized, and a little less like prose, you know?
@alcurrograndio8020
7 ай бұрын
Hiah! I had found very interesting your channel, I am a watch repair enthusiast, I love watches, I had followed your previous two lessons and I would like you explain a little bit about the right height position, how tall the work table should be, how to fix it, etc. Tools are essential and how to fix and keep it perfect but work position is to me crucial, please give me your thoughts and expertise about. Thanks in advance
@watchrepairtutorials
7 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! I plan on making a video about that exact subject. Your shoulders should be just above the table top so that your arms are pretty musty horizontal. Using a chair that has adjustable height makes it easier to dial in your position.
@kevinrblodgett
2 жыл бұрын
Love the breakdown and explanation. Thanks!
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother
@kthwkr
Жыл бұрын
There is a black lace fabric which is commonly used by widows at funerals to cover their face. I don't know the name of that fabric. But it is very thin. The openings are very small. You can see through it easily especially because it is black and thus doesn't reflect any light. On your lab bench you can just lay a nice sized piece of this fabric over the project you are working on. With your hands under the fabric they can work on the project and you can easily see through the fabric and see your hands and all the parts. It's almost like the fabric is not even there. But small fly away parts are blocked and fall right down to the bench and not across the room. Rarely they get caught in the fabric. But that is much better than across the room into the black hole of never-find-it land. I have a piece of this fabric which I used for years when repairing portable tape recorders. The tiny springs had a tendency to achieve orbit. Cell phones have replaced portable tape recorders so it's been a while since I have used it. But I predict it would be excellent for watch building.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like it would pretty hard to work under.
@celinecicoria84
Жыл бұрын
Top
@NaNByZero
4 ай бұрын
Great video! 🕐⚙️🍸
@watchrepairtutorials
4 ай бұрын
I hope it helps my friend
@SL-ez7qn
6 ай бұрын
This video is 👍👌. So much information clearly explained and demonstrated. Thanks very much. Is there a book you recommend for beginners? I would like to familiarise myself with the basic terminology.
@watchrepairtutorials
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. The Joseph Bulova School of Watchmaking , Watch Repair Training Manual
@vichardy3504
Жыл бұрын
I'm also looking to learn watch repair as a hobby and was searching for what movement to acquire to follow along with your YT lessons as well as the patreon tutorials. I thought I saw it a week ago on one of your pages but now I can't find what you recommend, until I got on this page and saw one of the comments. So is it the 6497 or 6498? I believe they are essentially the same. For some reason i seem to recall you talking about the ST36 or ST3600 or something. Anyway, from what I've see so far skimming a couple of your videos I like your style and will sign up for the patreon tutorials.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
If you’re just starting out, I would recommend the ST36 which is a clone of the ETA 6497. The ETA 6497 cost about $250 versus about $35 for the ST 36. The one caveat is that you cannot buy parts for the ST36 and parts, 4697 we’re not compatible. With that in mind, I would probably buy two St36, I want to work on in a back up in case you lose a part. If you don’t lose it, you can always resell it.
@Bogdankhromov
8 ай бұрын
Thx
@watchrepairtutorials
8 ай бұрын
No problem
@russellbiofish
Жыл бұрын
Hi Alex, just wanted to say thank you for your extremely informative work educating the rest of us. I’ve just recently decided to try my hand at watch making and have watched the first three videos in your series (along with probably hundreds of other videos over the last 6 months). One question, does it matter which type of beginner movement I should buy? ST36, ETA 2801, ETA 6497, ETA 6498-2 or will any of the above be fine? Thanks, Russell.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Any would be fine as long as they are new. Learning from a new movement allows you to work on the basic skills needed to service a movement correctly in order to then move into repairing non running movements. Let me know if you need anything, ok
@franklima1269
8 ай бұрын
Great videos. I can't stop watching them. I have done some watch restorations and when I'm start disassembling them I put the parts in small stainless steel mesh containers organized by the blocks they belong. Ex: all parts, including screws, from the automatic winding block go to one container, all parts from the keyless work go in another container, all from train wheels block in another container, and so on. I use this method so I don't mix the parts, including screws, so I later know where which part goes during the assembly. This method works fine but it has the disadvantage of these 10+ containers taking up a lot of space, thus I have to use more cleaning solution. In videos from professionals, they mix screws, plates, gears all in a few containers and then they know where which part goes during reassembling. Is there a tick to find out where the parts goes if they're mixed? What method do you use? Thanks
@watchrepairtutorials
8 ай бұрын
I use small mesh baskets for the most parts and group parts by system and sometimes even break systems into smaller groups. I do this not so much because I am trying to keep track of screws but so that I don't ever crowd the parts. This is especially important when using water based cleaning systems in an ultrasonic. Watchmakers today, typically specialize in a brand or brands and quickly become familiar with what screw goes where. Some of it is common sense, bridge screws are usually the longest, some screws are extra large, like crown and ratchet wheel screws, some are extra small, some screws have a shoulder or bevel, some have a domed head or are polished. My general advice is to slow down. Look at each screw as you are taking it out. Is there anything special about it. Is it part of a matching set? Also realize if you are watching a youtube video, searching for the right screw is usually cut out.
@franklima1269
8 ай бұрын
Thanks again for the quick response (as always) Good advice. I keeping separating parts by systems in individual basket meshes. This method will definitely save me time and headaches later during reassembly. @@watchrepairtutorials
@joeoliveira8558
20 күн бұрын
GREAT
@watchrepairtutorials
19 күн бұрын
I hope it helps my friend.😁
@jimbo007777
2 жыл бұрын
Just beginning my journey and this is by far the best instructional I've seen thus far... I'm super thankful you are putting out this great content 👏. I'm curious in the order you have created all these videos is the this the typical order you would tear down a watch for servicing? Thanks again!
@jimbo007777
2 жыл бұрын
No need to reply I saw you answered the question below.
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
It’s great to have you with us. I hope these video’s help. Alex
@metokyo4960
Жыл бұрын
What would be the best movement for an absolute beginner to start learning? Thanks a lot!
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
ST36 is the movement I use in the videos. I recommend it for all beginners. Great for learning the basics. Study it
@alexlybbert3714
2 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful, but there is one thing I have not been able to tell from any of the videos I have watched. That is how do you tell which screw goes where? They all look so similar to each other. Might be a dumb question, but I can't figure it out
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Well Alex there is no easy answer to that question. Certain screws will be obvious like on the crown and ratchet wheels. Bridge screws will often be the same. There also the size of the screw holes, it the bead is tapered or flat. As you get more accustomed to seeing the screws most will fall into place. It’s also a good idea, at least a first to keep the screws with the part they came out of.
@kthwkr
Жыл бұрын
I bought some Rodico out of curiosity. And I can't tell the difference in it and common office depot Tic-Tac putty and artist erase putty. It all seems pretty much the same. Except Rodico is expensive. Have you ever tried any of the many brands of such putty at office depot and other sources?
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
No I haven’t. Rodico is really not used much at all because it leaves a residue. I am sure Office Depot putty probably leaves more. Residue is bad.
@bencze465
Жыл бұрын
That's cool but I see we're jumping into the inside without talking about opening a watch. I didn't see an opening tool in the first video either (and as I see that can also be a controversial subject whether you can have cheap opener or not, and how to use it safely to not scratch the back etc). I am looking into this topic a bit and purchased a couple additional tools on the budget level including opener.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
The reason you don't see and I don't talk about opening a watch first, is because I believe you have to know how a watch movement works before you start working on servicing a vintage watch.
@giacomodelbianco
6 ай бұрын
Your channel is really beautiful! Did you make the same video also with Seiko NH-35? I messed up a cheap Malaysian one because I pulled the stem without pressing enough the release leverage. It would be for me the first reparation!
@watchrepairtutorials
6 ай бұрын
Not yet! I am sure there are a million videos on the NH35.
@jergarmar
3 ай бұрын
So I noticed that the stem release screw is not removed/installed in this video. Is that because it's actually sandwiched between the base plate and the bridge (not sure my terminology is correct)? I'm asking because I might have missed that step during my watch assembly, heh.
@watchrepairtutorials
3 ай бұрын
You are correct. The screw is locked in by the bridge so it is usually one of the last parts out and the first parts in. Good observation.
@elculaso6332
Жыл бұрын
Hello Mr. Alex and all, I have a question; is there a lesson 1 and 2 video?
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
yes, #1 was the first 7 tool and #2 is about sharpening screwdrivers and tweezers
@elculaso6332
Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Great! I will start there. Thank you for all of the instructional content you put out for the aspiring watchmaker.
@jimrivers9965
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your answer. I got the eyepiece model 2307. it came with a .05 reduction lens. I tried a swift 5.0 eyepiece camera but the software was crashing and the field of view was small. Half the movement would take up the whole screen. I was hoping the 0.5 reduction lens on the Hayear would fix this but the field of view is the same. There is a 0.37 reduction lens as well as a 0.4. I read that the 0.37 gives a larger field of view. What do you think?
@watchrepairtutorials
8 ай бұрын
I have no idea. The set up I use works perfectly. I added the .5 Barlow lens to the objective lens and didn’t change anything on my camera.
@perrybucsdad
Жыл бұрын
How can you tell the difference between the crown wheel screw with the reverse threads apart from the ratchet wheel screw with the normal threads? On your movement and mine, the screws look identical. What I am finding hard, and I'm sure better tools, and practice will help, is manipulating those screws. You seem to be able to plop them down the correct way, and I struggle getting them in the small holes. I'm sure I will get better though but I need to get used to working with two hands I think. My left to hold the screw gently in the tweezers and put it in position, and then my right hand to start the screw with the screwdriver. I almost lost one screw doing this... do you know who has a part of really small screws like these (I almost lost the screw for the setting lever jumper which is really small). I might as well buy some now just in case.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Well, Crown wheel screws are always reverse thread unless it has 2 screws. Sometimes Crown wheel screws have 3 lines on it to indicate it is reverse thread. Anytime you do something a million times you will improve at it right? It just takes practice. There are generic assortments that you can buy from parts suppliers. Just search them for screw assortments.
@jimrivers9965
8 ай бұрын
these are great videos. I am just getting started and your videos are the best. I want to video taking the movement apart. I have a jewelry microscope that makes a world of difference. what camera setup are you using? Vevor does not have a camera for their microscope. Thanks in advance.
@watchrepairtutorials
8 ай бұрын
It’s all right here. The One Tool That Will Make You a Better Watchmaker kzitem.info/news/bejne/1Xeqp4insHtmdGk
@jimrivers9965
8 ай бұрын
unfortunately I purchased the Vevor unit a couple weeks ago . I think it’s a good unit except for liking a camera attachment . I'm not going on KZitem with watch repair videos although I do have some videos on KZitem. I’m just looking for a way to take good reference photos. There has to be a way to attach something like a iphone with a micro lens. Duck tape maybe? Thanks for your videos and response.@@watchrepairtutorials
@salemarkovic
Жыл бұрын
I have a problem with putting click in place...looks like the upper part of the spring won't interact with the click and it won't make the wheel stop when winding...is there any known issue that you guys can point out?Thanks
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Try bending the spring up so that it interacts with the click or try flips g it around
@slateization
2 жыл бұрын
A great tutorial, I have one of these that I want to learn on. Can’t wait to go take it apart with my newly sharpened screwdrivers
@watchrepairtutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, so glad to have you filling along. The next lesson will be out in about 3 days. Sounds like you watched lesson 2.
@keshav3593
Жыл бұрын
Please show to can we blue hands and screw at home
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
I will
@jimrivers9965
8 ай бұрын
I got a Hayear Microscope camera similar to the one you have. Are you using the camera on a Windows or Mac computer? Are you using an HDMI or USB connection? I was hopeful of using the HDMI for the zooming feature. Thanks for your help.
@watchrepairtutorials
8 ай бұрын
I us the camera app on windows with the usb connection. Hope that helps
@philcat4402
3 ай бұрын
What lubricant is best for keyless works? Thanks
@watchrepairtutorials
3 ай бұрын
I like to use 9504. It's a synthetic grease that's good on all parts when there is metal to metal contact. Except for pivots obviously. If you're on a budget, a lot of people use Molykote DX.
@gillandro2
9 ай бұрын
Merry christmas mr Hamilton, i dont know if you have a video devoted to auto wind watches but wondering... when you crown wind a autowind watch, does the crown stop or does it keep winding? I know manual wind watches stop when the spring is fully wound. Ty
@watchrepairtutorials
9 ай бұрын
This is a video I did about the different auto wind systems. Beginners Guide to Working On Automatic Watch Systems kzitem.info/news/bejne/mqCX2Keim3-FiKA To answer your question, automatics will continue to win. The mainspring is designed to slip inside the barrel so the mainspring doesn’t break or produce too much amplitude.
@gillandro2
9 ай бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials thank you Sir as always
@paulwilkinson1738
11 күн бұрын
I know this is old but hoping for a reply, I have 2 watches that I love but are pretty old, ellesse and pulsar but after a battery replacement they quit working months later and any repairer I take them too say they aren't worth fixing as it would cost more than they're worth, but they refuse to even look at them, I love stripping watches and finding out how they work then putting them back together but scared to on these incase they can be repaired but I break them altogether, any ideas what i can do to check if they're truly unfixable please?
@watchrepairtutorials
11 күн бұрын
it sounds like the movements is dirty and its draining the battery prematurely. Unfortunately, the only way to do the battery consumption test is with a very expensive testing machine. What I would do if I were you is to first identify the movement and then check to see if there's a direct replacement available. The best place to do this through a catalog made by Perrin out of Canada. You could just Google and you'll find their website and then look for the catalog . At least at that point, you'll know whether you have a replacement available and then you can decide whether you want to try taking it apart, cleaning it, lubricating it, putting it back in the watch case and reinstalling the dial and hands. Easy peasy.
@joefagan9335
8 ай бұрын
Does this mean that when the crown is in, with the watch running as normal, the 2 smaller motion works wheels are also turning driven by the canon pinion? Also in the set time position, ie crown pulled out, with this non-hacking movement, the crown is actually being driven by the cannon pinion too? I’ve never noticed!!! I must experiment.
@watchrepairtutorials
7 ай бұрын
No, the two intermediate wheels only are used when setting the time. They are literally a bridge to connect the keyless works to the motion works. In the time setting position, the cannon pinion turns the minute wheel, with the minute hand attached, and that turns the hour wheel that has the hr hand attached.
@dodgesportsman772
Жыл бұрын
I was going to join a repair school online but they are expensive. What do you think?
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
I am currently offering mine for 9.99 a month for 20 months. This will be the closest thing you can get next to going to an actual school. I am offering it at this price now only because I am still building it out. There is a link in the description for more information.
@goodphotoideas
Жыл бұрын
How can we view Watch Repair Lessons #1 and #2?
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
Number one was the for seven tools you need and number two was how to sharpen tweezers and screwdriver tips. Just before warned that the audio is not the best, the video is not the best and I think I drop the F bomb. I was just starting out.
@goodphotoideas
Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Great. Thanks!
@mydogisgodzilla8520
Жыл бұрын
Hi Alex, I jumped into the deep end of the pool and decided to try to fix my Steinhart. Crown would not wind watch but the automatic mechanism works. Removed the automatic winding mechanism and removed the crown/stem. I have the Sellita SW-200-1 schematics. Wondering if you could give me any advice on trying to find the actual problem.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
What happens when you turn the stem? Does the sliding pinion turn the crown wheel and does that turn the ratchet wheel?
@mydogisgodzilla8520
Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials With the oscillating weight removed I noticed the watch seemed to wind properly. I screwed in the oscillating weight and tried winding the watch. With the oscillating weight reinstalled, the weight moves when I try to wind the watch. I think this is a known problem on these Sellitas. To answer your question, with the weight removed, the sliding pinion does turn the crown wheel and the ratchet wheel (guess that part of the movement is ok).
@mydogisgodzilla8520
Жыл бұрын
Is this a lubrication issue?
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
@@mydogisgodzilla8520 Yea, The reversers are probably gunked up,(technical term), and needs to be cleaned and re lubricated. In my opinion if I were you, I would service the whole movement.
@mydogisgodzilla8520
Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Thanks again for answering my questions. This should be fun.
@cryptophiliac4533
Жыл бұрын
I have been getting some reps in on the keyless works, and I keep running into the same issue on reassembly. The setting lever jumper is getting disengaged from the pin on the setting lever when I pull the stem out. The pin is slipping behind the setting lever jumper, instead of jumping to the next position as it should. The plate on the jumper is properly lined up with its pins, and screwed down, so although A quick removal and reinstallation usually fixes the problem, It has happened twice, and I can’t pinpoint why. Any ideas?
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
New movement ? Old movement? What are you working with?
@cryptophiliac4533
Жыл бұрын
It is a new 6497. Cheap version, not eta.
@watchrepairtutorials
Жыл бұрын
@@cryptophiliac4533 ok the ST36z First make sure the pin on the setting lever is in the correct slot of the stem and the screw for the setting lever is tightened. Inspect the pin of the setting lever that goes from 1st and 2nd position is not damaged. Make sure the jumper arm is not bent up. That’s a good movement. I would be surprised if if came to you damaged.
@cryptophiliac4533
Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials ok thanks a lot!
@Landrew0
2 жыл бұрын
Hard to imagine the time when the unshakeable paradigm existed that a clock needed a key to wind it. "Without a key, you cannot wind a clock. How can you wind a clock without a key?"
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