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Commenting 4 years later to say THANK YOU for sharing this video! I just found this exact Hamilton at a thrift store and paid an entire $3 (three) for it. The crystal is scratched, the case and bracelet had a fine crust of who-knows-what on it. I removed the bracelet and pitched it, and just ordered a new pink leather strap for it. 🎀 Also ordered some Polywatch to polish the crystal. I feel like I should go get it serviced, considering all the dried gunk on it that took me the better part of 30 mins to remove (mostly). But I'm quivering at the thought of the quote from my local watch repair place haha!

Sorry. I had the sound off. You did lube it.

No oiling of the main spring?

How do you tell year and month from serial number?

Great video. Absolutely mesmerizing. Wish I'd known about you a few years ago when I was trying to get my dad's old Hamilton fixed.

I can finally comment on this video. I must have watched this video 100 times!!! I just completed my first, hobby restoration of what seems to be a 1960 Hamilton T-502 Thin-o-matic with the 663 micro rotor movement rather than the 666. I'm not sure what the differences were, but this video was SOOOOOO helpful! I realized about half way through, like you said, that the micro-rotor movements are probably not the best one to start on, but oh well. My watch was missing the micro-rotor but I was able to source a replacement and also restore its actual automatic wind capabilities. This step by step video, down to every screw, and every drop of oil, not only gave me a ton of confidence to keep pushing ahead, but saved me tons of time and from who knows how much trial and error. Thanks so much for this video. My future ebay searches for project watches might very well ALL begin with... what videos do you have to guide me through it? :) Wonderful job showcasing what you do so well. And also, thanks for being entertaining as well. You made it easy to watch this as many times as I did.

Your knowledge, skill, dexterity and natural teaching ability are very impressive! I learned a lot, thank you!

I have been watching your videos and am becoming interested in Hamilton tank watches. I want to buy a "Junker" watch off of eBay and try my hand at repairing it myself. Looking at 770 movement but how would I go about matching a movement from one seller and a case form another? Are there common dimensions? Any advice would be appreciated.

Never saw a terrible repair like that. You destroy this wonderful dial. I have no words. Is this a comedy ?

Great Video !!!!!

Very nice video. I wished you showed how the watch did on the timing machine after you serviced it. New subscriber, and hoping to purchase a Hamilton from you some day.

Great review. Thanks for the detailed information on these Thin-o-Matics. I just got my first vintage... what I believe is a T-502 with the silver "linen" textured dial and a 663 movement. It runs ok, but is missing that micro rotor and certainly needs some service. As I prepare to dig in to some "light" hobby work on cleaning and servicing, your videos will be a huge help. Thanks!

I am working on a 982 movement. It runs for a few minutes then stops. I cant figure out what is causing this. I checked the jewels and they are fine. Are there any peculiar things to look out for when reassembling this type of movement?

We’ll explained and great video. Thanks

I have a Hamilton Grover that needs a good cleaning and a new crystal. I wonder why Hamilton never added shock protection to these watches?

I really enjoy all your videos. Keep them coming. Thank you

What auto-oiler did you use? Bergeon 2718-1A?

It’s too bad you don’t have this for sale. It’s my grandmothers birth year and she would be amazed to see it.

Cheers from your newest subscriber from California! I love the tank style watches , they’ve always looked great in the old movies to me.

Awesome job.

Excellent restoration. Sir, can you tell me which brand of hand polishing tool you have used and what is the approximate cost of this tool? Thank you

Rodney is such a great piece! I have one in NOS condition and its one of my favorite pieces made by Hamilton, love your vids so much!

Great to see you back Josh! Always enjoyed your videos!

Was there any significance to the name ‘Rodney’?

Love all things vintage, especially watches. Nice job.

Superb video.. as always! Really informative and told with humour too. Thank you for taking the time to produce these. If you did fancy including your cleaning process with ultrasonic I’m sure that would go down well as well.

I have to ask -- why would you add lume to the six o'clock position on the dial and wipe out the "T Swiss T" marking?

Beautiful movement

Hey, that’s my watch! No, really, that is my actual watch. Thanks for posting this video Josh! You are a true artisan and it is great to see all of the details and hard work that go into your preservations. Your service/ repair is still going strong. This is one of the most accurate automatics I own!

I truly hate trying to remove and insert crystals with thise tools!

Welcome back! Glad to see you posting again!

Great video! A little tip, @ 8:10 when you are swinging the "brace" out of the way. A screwdriver tip fits perfectly in the slot there and makes the twisting of the brace out of the way more controlled and simpler.

Thanks for the video. Did you grease the main spring barrel?

i love watches

I agree, I hate those damned click springs. I finally sourced some and bought 12. I've had those little buggers literally just disappear off the movement. They're so small I don't even bother trying to find them. The other spring I really hate is the date jumper spring on the date models of the same movement. This movement is obviously at least based if not entirely made by ETA. Like moskaahrmarhcr6833 noted. Nice job on the video by the way. Good lighting, great macro shots, overall much better quality than previous videos. All of those things and depth of field are things I struggle with filming videos for my channel so I appreciate the effort you put into your vids. Enjoyed the "Dad jokes" about the "totally legal white powder" and "mobile stud carrier". Looking forward to the next video. Oh, by the way, it's "CANNON" pinion not "CANYON" pinion ;-). Cheers!

Kinda interesting movement. It reminds me 2824 and 2892 both.

What is the use is it value in now days iam also watch mechanic I have some old watches anyone can not buy 😢

Lovely work.

I HAVE A 1937 BROCK WHICH I WEAR FAIRLY OFTEN AND HAVE SINCE 1988

THE 980 & 982M ARE FINE MOVEMENTS......THE PLATFORM WAS A MAINSTAY OF HAMILTON FOR MANY YEARS FROM 1936 - 1953 .

Great restoration but your beat error is still too high

Clever movement. Good restoration

Great restoration. Nice timepiece

I've seen some of your videos and I like the narration and technical explanation. The only thing missing is a microscope shots. Other than that, great stuff

Great restoration!!!

My grandfather (an English coal miner) left his only possession, a Hamilton like this, to my father. It was a gift from my grandmother, who died in ‘56. It didn’t run, so my dad threw it out. I’m still ticked about it, 35 yrs later. Interesting to see how easy it is to service.

The 747 is the basis for the 730, which is is my favorite watch movement. So simple and elegant. I've bought and repaired several watches from ebay which use the 730 movement.

Great restoration. I have a Vintage Elgin in need of repair, can you help?

Nice to have you back! best regards from Denmark

Oh you are back! Nice to see your work again! Thanks to you I have already fixed, rejuvenated and reanimated about 30 watches😅. All Hamilton ranging drom T-500's a few 5000's and some with day&date fuctions. Fun stuff!