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Thank you.

Glad you enjoyed it.

This is a known issue with Gruen unfortunately and requires a little creative investigation. I do cover this in the video, it's around the 5 minute mark. Hope that helps.

Gruen make very nice watches, I have always found them a pleasure to work on. Good luck with your service projects.

It's always a pleasure to see these come back to life, you never quite know if that will happen. Glad you enjoyed the lovely IWC.

Thanks. Yes, a lovely case and movement on this IWC.

Excellent. A fascinating piece of history to own and you can find a nice one with a bit of patience. Go for it!

Wonderful! There’s a surprise around every corner with these. Glad you enjoyed it.

Yes, many movements are for sale without cases. It does present a cost effective opportunity to try your hand with a watch service. I'd highly recommend finding a movement that is already working vs one that isn't (that skill comes later). It's tough to sell an heirloom but sometimes we need to let go.

@@watchodyssey4894 Oh, I have several of those, mostly Waltham, Elgin, and the like. Great source for spare parts of course. Also, living in a New York-sized apartment, you learn to let go of stuff quite easily. This also means I will likely never own a lathe, Jacot or otherwise. I enjoy the hobby of watchmaking, but I enjoy being married even more!

Thank you very much. So pleased you enjoyed the IWC.

Very nice, take care of that lovely pocket watch. The one featured here resides in the UK now, up in bonnie Scotland.

Most welcome. So glad you enjoyed it 😊

Amazing! Look out for the IWC Schaffhausen release coming up, there is more discussion around the value of gold in these old watches.

Useful feedback - thanks. I've spent time upgrading the video side but audio is via the original Rode Wireless GO pair, finding these get hissy on me after the battery levels are below 50%. No place for a pop filter in that setup, probably time for an upgrade in any case.

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

No problem. Hope it is helpful.

@@watchodyssey4894 I certainly hope you pointed your father-in-law to this video to demonstrate the herculean efforts you performed on his behalf!

@@garryrindfuss5349 Thank you. Yes, very appreciative and it's in a great home. I was honored to work on this fine railroad watch.

Thought you might. Cheers!

Sacrilege, I know. Wonder if anyone will be tinkering with my Apple Watch in 100 years time or will the Hamilton outlast it.

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you. Congrats on acquiring the 992, they are fantastic pocket watches. This reminds me I do have a full service video for the 992 in the archives if that would help. I'm still trying to decide where to post those oldies.

@@watchodyssey4894 Thank you, I would definitely watch that video; where do I go to view it?

Hello Garry. The Hamilton 992 video is on an old computer drive, let me see if I can find it and post it on the channel here. I also thought about putting these on Patreon/Vimeo so folks could watch the archive material Ad free. Give me a few days.

@@watchodyssey4894 Thank you, much obliged!

The Hamilton 992 has been uploaded from the archives - enjoy! ruclips.net/video/7PkXzkseVOA/видео.html

They knew how to make some extraordinary pieces back then. Glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you. It's a humbling experience to work on these mechanical marvels. All the best with the new hobby.

Thank you so much. Despite all the challenges these magical marvels throw at us, I endeavor to stay calm and carry on. Cheers!

Gracias. Tienes razón, ¡encontré el resorte de trinquete que faltaba un par de meses después! Me alegra que te haya gustado el Gruen.

Gracias por sus amables palabras. La historia y el viaje son bastante fascinantes. Me alegro que hayas disfrutado de la restauración.

It certainly is a beauty! Try a search for "Watchmaker Pivot Drills" in the bay. Good luck.

Just to clarify further, and you will see more details when the full restoration video is released, the pivot drill bit is mounted into a collet on a vintage Derbyshire Watchmaker's lathe (estate sale purchase).

Wonderful, those are early wristwatches. I hope they are all happily ticking away.

I was going to ask the same thing about the contents of that bottle. Let's see if the author answers.

Trichloroethylene blend (or better known as "One-Dip") - I'd use that primarily for hairsprings, jewels and small parts needing extra attention. For a stainless steel case on a Rolex just a mild dish soap would be fine, definitely no acids! If you have access to an ultrasonic cleaner, those are excellent for Oyster cases and bands, consider L&R's Ultrasonic cleaning solution.

@@watchodyssey4894 Thanks for the advice. I'll try cleaning the watch with dish soap as you suggested. I don't have an ultrasonic cleaner at home, so I'll just fill a bowl with water, put the watch in, and shake it a few times before taking it out. Even though the watch is broken, if I can restore its exterior shine, it will be more enjoyable to appreciate it at home. 😄😄😄

I don't recommend full immersion if the movement is still in the watch and the seals are that old, try a small painter's brush to work your soapy suds in and a quick rinse first. I use a restoration polish called Flitz to hand finish but be delicate with it, some prefer not to polish. Good luck.

​@@watchodyssey4894 Thanks for the detailed advice. Before cleaning the watch, I was curious about what model my Rolex is since I don't have the box or warranty card. After some research, I think it's a 1978 model. The watch in this ruclips.net/video/QFAaCPE99vo/видео.html looks almost identical to mine. It seems like this is the one. I checked the price, and it's quite expensive. I had no idea and have been handling it carelessly. I can't believe it's white gold... If I lived in the U.S., I would have entrusted the watch to you, but it's a pity that I can't.

Wow. Not sure I can honor the legacy of the great Bob Ross, perhaps if I grow my hair out a bit. Thanks for the comments and for subscribing.

Thank you so much. I appreciate your interest in the Omega but no plans to sell at the current time, maybe one day. Cheers!

Thank you. Working just as designed.

Ah, yes, just like watch springs and tiny screws, I like to keep you entertained. Welcome to the hobby and thank you for the great feedback. Have fun!

Glad you enjoyed the 1938 Omega. Is it possible you meant the minute wheel perhaps, the cannon pinion must be in place before the hour wheel. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thank you . The Omega is a lovely piece indeed. I'm reminded that was a very nice Autumn day outside when I started the project. Good eyes.

Je suis ravi que vous ayez apprécié L'Illinois de 1883. Merci pour vos mots très gentils.

Thank you. It was an honor to restore the Illinois for Eric and his Grandfather's memories. Some more great content coming soon..

The Hamilton production archives are found in the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) database. You would need a paid account to view their archives, so I thought I'd look it up for you - P9662 was manufactured on 26th May 1944.

Thank you. The owner was extremely pleased and surprised to see his grandfather's watch running again after all these years. There may have been a tear or two.

Thank you. So glad to hear that you enjoyed the Illinois restoration.

Thank you for saying that. My neighbor is a professional photographer for a high end beauty brand and helped me with the current lighting setup. Everything is filmed and edited in 4K or higher these days.