Service and repair of a rusty valjoux 7750 based Breitling watch
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This Breitling is quite badly rusted and needs to be serviced, de-rusted and parts need to be replaced. See my method of doing this job.
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As a jeweller ,I thought I had patience,but this is on a completely different level.Its always enjoyable to watch someone do something complicated and make it look effortless .A pleasure to watch this ..thank you
My goodness, what talent you have. The service alone was amazing but taking the time to record and explain everything as you went along is truly going the extra mile. Thanks so much.
Talent for sure, but try to rebuild such a clock without video documentation of its dismantling:))
@@dropanatomicbombonchina2565 why are you spamming this comment??
Your professionalism, knowledge of craft, calm demeanor and movements, and attetion to detail are unparalled.. This is the 4th time I have returned to view this build and your other work.
I do not even own a 7750.
I am 11 years surviving a highly destructive 60mph mortorcycle /car t-bone crash. The injuries to body and brain were massive.
I eventually accelerated towards vintage watch restoration a couple of years ago as the perfect vehicle to enforce improved micromotor function and control, extreme focus, and reduce unwelcome tremoring and misfires throughout my central nevous system. The chosen therapy method and "hobby" has well surpassed my personal expectations and I expected a great deal.
The numerous repaired timepieces are a very nice fringe.
Wont be the last time I view your gift.
Had the same type of accident in 2007, I learned about Nero plasticity and rewired my brain with simple repetitive actions!
Basically a very similar concept. One i was not aware of. I created my own rehabilitation program of enforced repetion, on every imaginable level. My journey began with first re-learning to move, think and exercise, My entire body was rigid and in protect mode. My chosen first cognitive, physical and connective therapy, was to wash the dishes. along with unending exercise, writing/typing/researching. It would take so very long to handle those dishes . I would stand or kneel one leg to relieve pressure on a chair, for hours tyring to finish what was previously a very simple , near thoughtless process. My numererous broken bones and tissue injuries were not seen or recognized for over a year. My neurosurgeon was afraid to share alll of the damage inflicted for fear I may give up. That is not my nature! The initial care was shameful, bordering on criminal. Thats another story.
I refused to use the dishwasher to wash those dishes. It took over 6 years to normalize that previously simple task to the same proficiency as before.
After 10 years of an intensely complex string of processes. Watch repair became my focus.
In my circumstance, they have been the main key.
I still restore watches , near daily. They are deeply enjoyed. I'm strongly involved in the
watch communities.. I must consistently maintain, and handle micro processes, but do so with fairly surgical precision, now. I still have to force the concentration of hand and fingers, to the mind.
I can actually feel my brain controlling those functions. The process is forced, not completely natural. Never will be again. I'm good with that. That takes incredible will, considering the amount of permanent damage. There are many ways to skin a cat, petepenn1. I appreciate you sharing your recommendation. Not all want to or can repair watches. Many love very specific challenges. Perhaps myself and others may gain further knowledge and cognitive control of functions as a result of your suggestion of Nero plasticity. These remarkable Watch Repair Channel videos will forever reach, inspire and help others in unexpected ways.
@@robertagodsil7951 Too True. WoW! I have not used a dishwasher since my accident either , it is a part of my therapy also. i misspelled Nural Plasticity ,which was considered Voo-doo science in 2007. It is almost mainstream today. Your routine is very similar and would also rewire the brain and stimulate new muscle movements. Made my first Opal ring in 1973 and a year later was learning from a master in Bombay, India. I started collecting gems to mount and antiques to cherish. Gem trading became the means to see the World and meet many masters of their trades. I have the Highest Respect for watch makers and repairers. Most jewelers skills are way below a watch maker! My hat is off to you for your determination and fortitude! After losing two wives with no children, at 58 yrs I found my old friend and present Love who blessed me with the baby you see in the thumb nail photo. Sandi and our baby JasmineJade are the blessings + Major reason for my recovery of Life! She is 7 now and growing up way too fast for me! I am putting the reins on and taking every day with them on our tree farm in Canada. Stay Blessed Roberta!
@@petepenn1 You as well Pete . I smile about the dishes... Jasmine and Jade. Perfect! : ) I strongly respect gemstone power and beauty and enjoy a great number of beautiful geodes and natural stones thoughout the home and in jewelry. Amethyst and citrine are personal favorites. I wear a bracelet on my right wrist that Says " Strength gives one Fortitude, Power and Encouragement". Fortitude.. We all connect and empower each other. Jeweler's skills are quite admirable. Stay healthy, strong and blessed as well Pete and family! Family and friends make it all worthwhile. We are extemely fortunate indeed!
Your stories should ring bells for all of us, about all the graces and blessings of mighty God that gave us... I wish you the best and a fast recovery... My best regards
I love watches, I love watching you fix watches.....I can watch you do this all day long. After typing that I realized it could come off as a joke but I meant it whole heartedly, you're amazing. What makes your channel so good is during the repairs you take the time to name the parts and explain what you're doing. Thank you for doing these.
I thought I was over charged for a similar job,but after watching this episode God bless the watchmaker for his efforts.
Haluk Taner It’s labor of love.
@ekim andersom and years of experience and training...
@ekim andersom To the people that say "it only takes you x hours it shouldn't cost that much" in any field I say "Do it yourself, see how many hours it takes you to learn how to do it and how many hours it takes you to actually do it once you know how, then get back to me about how much it costs, even if you count those hours as paid at minimum wage.". On top of that not many people fix these things which makes the specialists rare, these specialists have few clients so to survive they must charge high prices or it's not worth their time and might as well find another job.
No matter what field you work in, if you are skilled, once you considered how much time you invested in acquiring the skills, the nature of the job (whichever job that is) and once you get acquainted with the complications you might encounter in it I'm pretty sure you also wouldn't want to charge minimum wage like any unskilled laborer.
@@rolandsleeper9219 Agreed, however when a jeweller doesnt bother to tell you that a very expensive band could have been refinished instead of replaced etc. it makes one wonder sometimes. $600 for a replacement instead of a buff, live and learn. And a few other things as well.. Trust is a hard thing to replace, once taken. Are you listening, Alex &co. of pdx...
Well, Sir, I have never seen this done before and all I can say is that I raise my hat to you in salutation for your skills and courage to tackle something as complex as this in such small dimensions. Your fluency in indicating the parts and your gentleness and dexterity of your hands indicate that you are a man of great experience. I am just thinking that many nations and many people are the proud owners of what they buy, but pride does not exist in what we buy but in the skills we own. It is what makes an individual in fact more than that, the basics of a whole civilized nation which has a lot to learn by watching the harmony that is created by a man like you is a watch. There is much more than a watch in that case, there is the principles that make a modern nation. Congratulations.
Carmel Pule' totally agreed with you, very pretty words from you, and the gentleman is a genius.❤️I take my hat off!. Much success to both of you.
Detail explain very well. Thank you for your video 📹
Absolutely fascinating
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I loved every minute of it! I admire your skill and your workman-like manner, not to mention your courage in taking on such complex work. Truly amazing.
I've just gotten into watches very recently. It's unbelievable how intricate these mechanical watch movements can be and watching someone like you tear these down piece by piece and reassemble them is just hypnotizing.
Great job on this repair. I'm sure the owner was quite pleased, even though he had to buy a few more parts than he'd hoped.
As a youth I nearly had a chance to learn the bench for watch repair. Life ended up going another direction but from these videos it is easy to see that this would have been a highly enjoyable path, as well. Thank you for sharing an inside look!
Impressive job sir!
Thank you for not putting music over the video
Bilal Patel k
I didn't realised it is very much more enjoyable 'till I read this comment!
I completely agree. Its far easier to follow what is happening without the added distraction of music. And very steady camera on sticks which is also great!
Bilal Patel toptechboy
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Its beyond me how anybody can give a thumbs down to this video. Besides the inordinate amount of skill it take to dissemble and reassemble anything as complicated and delicate as this. And then to video and explain every step of the process deserves nothing more than high praise. Fascinating video. Thanks.
haters always hate
Jealousy.
Have just spent 40 minutes absolutely transfixed by the precise nature of your work, and your camera work - thank you for not adding 'musak' ... and thank you for sharing.
Sitting here with my mouth hanging open watching these...😳
What an artist. Impressive! I just paid $1400 for maintenance some parts that needed replacement, cleaning and polish my 2007 Breitling for Bentley and comeback like new. Worth it every penny after looking at the amazing amount of work and love that it takes. Cheers 🍻 👏
I never thought i would watch something like this in my life.. but this is truly amazing job :)
same
The amount of skill and knowledge involved in this is absolutely astonishing.
iT IS, ITS LIKE REPAIRING AND ENGINE, A GEARBOXE, A CARBURATOR,
this is easier and this is more difficult, I explain:
Easier cause its not too much complex if we had the wathc in a big size, its even funny cause the logic of all watches is all th same,
however, doing it to a watch with 12 mm of diameter, like i did it yesterday..Its a pain in the ass...and specially if you dont have zoom image from a computer, you dont have timegraph , miss some tolls, you ahve to improvise or doing your tools.My eyes just hurt from looking so much for it.
this is just insane....human ability and passion is amazing. i would rather break down an automatic transmission ( one of the most complicated pieces of machinery known to man) than to even attempt something like this....youre friggin amazing my friend.
WOW! and again...WOW! I've ALWAYS been partial to wind-up watches and really do appreciate Bulova, Elgin and others I own. Swiss movement in particular continues to keep time exceptionally well 😊My point is...I appreciate ALL my time pieces SO MUCH MORE after watching you re-create beauty 😊! My city grandfather was a GIFTED TALENT as you are and his home was filled with so many beautiful loud, musical clocks and projects in different stages... THANK YOU for sharing and FLOODING me with amazing childhood memories 😊! I know I got my joy of collecting melodic clocks and wearable, useful time pieces from watching the pleasure he got from working on them 😊 THANK YOU again and God bless you and yours 😊
I know nothing about watches. I've never had any interest in watchmaking. I'm not sure exactly how I wound up here. But watching someone as expert in his craft perform such a meticulous operation is inspiring. It's uplifting to see such expertise and competence. And the video work is equally extraordinary.
I saw a guy restoring a vise .... yes a vise. 30 minutes .... was hypnotic .... i couldn't believe i did that ....
I'm not sure exactly how I 'wound up' here. haha
@@HectorsHouseMusic You saved me having to point out that pun! lol
A bottle of wine, and this video...just took 10 years of stress off my shoulders. ☀️😎☀️
Strangely therapeutic!
First success watch was the Rolex Presidential bought roughly in 1992 and for another item was the Rolex Daytona (all gold, with the Zenith movement) but during my divorce it became painfully aware that I had not succeeded. I sold the Presidential in 2002 but no one will take my Daytona. An incredible video, I cofounded a SW company but this is “My Hats Off” compliment to the repair or builder of the watch repairmen, you are diligent and precise, bloody well done....
One of my favorite movements and a real pleasure to watch this one getting de-gunked and revived. Thanks for posting this.
These videos are nothing short of meditative.
Agreed
+Stig Hansen that and there isn't any annoying background music.
Agreed. I love listening to these at work to drown out the noise from the cube farm.
If we could just get GentleWhispering to do the narration.
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I take my hat off to you Sir! Reassembling the movement was a joy to watch and I am very impressed with your skills and knowledge.
Your dexterity is beautiful to watch, this is a very relaxing way to enjoy the genius in these little machines, and learn what makes a good watch special. Thank you.
This is not my normal type of video i watch, It poped up on my feed. Out of curiosity I then started to watch it i could not stop. What an amazing talent you have, And thank you for sharing.
Such a pleasure watching you work. With steady hands and cool calm reassuring voice. Much like surgeon in operating theatre.
If you can "Save" this rusty mess; "YOU THE MAN"!!!!!!
THIS WAS AMAZING!
Truly an amazing feat to repair this watch. I gives someone to truly recognize the artistry and skill to assemble and repair high end watches and to appreciate the complexity and the reason why some watches are very expensive.
Absolute Masterclass in Human endeavour : hugely gifted, modest in function, so utterly compelling, and so very practical to boot.
Mesmeric and meditative,and simultaneously so.
Thank you so very much.
I used to work on timepieces. I live down south an had a hurricane come though, wiped out my small workshop total, never had the funds to replace after all it was a hobby as well helping out family and friends with timepieces that were handed down an some that were garage sale an estate sell finds.
If not for videos like yours my friend. I think I'd went nuts , as I was I watch I find my hands moving to get a tool
an fingers turning mrico size screws. Thank u maybe one day I'll find the means to start over. God bless you and yours.
Impressive insight into the skills of a watchmaker. You have my profound respect for the skill and patience evident in this daunting repair! Something inspiring about resurrecting a watch in such poor condition.
Thank you for sharing knowledge - of what is a mix of Diagnostic skills, Art and Engineering!
I have been watching your channel for a couple of years now. I learned a lot, thank you! Keep up the great work! What is nice is, if I question what I am doing on a watch, all I have to do is turn on one of your lessons, and there it is. Quite a confidence builder too--I might ad. Thanks!
How in the world did man conceive this design? It’s layers upon layers of flat sections, like pie crust. Simply amazing.
That was mesmerising! So much skill with so many miniature parts. A joy to watch. Thank you.
Wow ... that's another watch saved by our hero :) ... Next time I'm watching your videos I should remember to keep close a wide bowl of popcorn, since watching this is better than going to movie theater to me mate !!!
You sir have the hands of a surgeon; with my 'jittery fumble fingers' I would destroy more than I repaired. My hat is off to you sir, I don't own an expensive watch but if I did and if it were in need of repair I would feel most comfortable with you performing the 'surgery'.....
The skill you possess is fantastic. The engineering of this delicate machine is amazing. I'm in awe. I would love to see the machines that make all these parts.
Its videos like these that make me appreciate the Timepieces I have even more! Much respect tho this man!
5:49...my god! it woke up during the operation!!!!!!
Yep, a watch is meant to work smoothly and freely it wants to work. And if you do everything correctly that is what will happen. It is a sign of a good artisan.
i began as an apprentice. the master whom i worked with/for passed away. :( so alot of this. i had to teach myself. including assembling a 7750bought a couple non operational units from ebay, one not worth repairing, and one i will eventually. but this sir has to be the most thorough video of a repair ive ever seen./ thank you. and yes i did subscribe.
I have to say that I got here out of curiosity about my new watch. But, watching you, I was stunned...that there still are experts of your caliber and had I seen you as a lad I may have changed professions--your kind of precision, these days, is phenomenal. You have a new fan.
I wish I had skills like you, looking at such complex mechanisms and dont get lost ...I find it amazing
Truly gifted, gifted, gifted....oh and your memory must be astonishing!!
Attempting to service mt first 7750 this week thanks for the video big help 👍🏻just finished was all good apart from showing 2 springs and setting thr min counter up but now sorted really appreciate your vids
This is very therapeutic to watch (not able to work after my operation). I am a 'rough' engineer restauring a pre-war car engine and thats even bordering my doing. I wish I could 'order' new parts, nope; I have to (re-)make/machine them myself to the sparse info I can find. Brilliant work you do, the repair as well as the recording. Many thanks for your upload!
Wow, wow, wow!
I was watching this video with big eyes like a little kid. This is truly fascinating!
You have my respect.
Cheers
I wish I had an old rusty automatic watch, so that I could send it to you for repair.^^ Great work! Nice greeting from Korea!
Incredible work Mark. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. Your patience and skills are nothing short of amazing. Thank you for sharing!
I'm almost 10 minutes in and I'm completely in awe at the level of craftsmanship.
Very nice job done. Watching this video was more relaxing than a Thai massage. Thank you.
And the Happy Ending is less messy.
good job you didnt have stopwatch on :}
Strangely, this is one of the most cathartic and relaxing things I've ever watched on RUclips. As a watch geek and Breitling owner myself, this was basically "WatchPorn" LOL. I need a cigarette now.
Same page there *ShempBob* . . .
agreed !
Exactly!
After watching a bunch of these videos I'm starting to get a feel for how things go back together once disassembled, but I can't fathom how you tell which screw goes where. I'm in awe of your patience and skill.
right, more relaxing than a Thai massage. Best thing I have ever seen. It is like live surgery! You are amazing!!! GJ !
Excellent work, skill and knowledge. Videos like this that are available today are wonderful for watchmakers to learn the proper techniques and idiosyncrasies (shortcuts) of watch repair. It would've been much easier to become proficient in my trade as a watchmaker, retired now, with assistance from video like yours.
Good job ! Philanthropic, you sharing your knowledge.
This is the only comment section on RUclips where no one tells the creator that he's doing it the wrong way.
He touches everything with naked fingers. I would never give him my watch, it would come back full of grease marks oxidising (getting brown) over time.
Thibaut Barthélemy I would think you’d lose all dexterity wearing any gloves.
Jems Meneses
a very accurate observation from u sir, and i totally agree.
Ultra sonic cleaner would have made things much better, that's what I would have done to guarantee proper cleaning
@@roulanalvarez3951 _I'm in!_
What a stunning Breitling this is. Thanks for keeping it alive and running!
This was the first video of yours I watched. If only you knew what was started. Thank you for the inspiration.
A real engineer working on a beautiful, precision instrument.
Hi there... congrats on the video; well lighted, well focused and very well done. I reel at the thought of any of my master collection ending up like that poor Valjoux. I don't have any Breitlings and would not want one. Since I began I have stuck to the swiss and german watches. I'm 72 now and my parents bought me an omega de ville which I wore to summer camp. When I got a real job, I just had to have a Patek golden ellipse which I picked up in Montreal for 4,500$ really cheap for a patek even then... but I digress. Thanks for your tutoring and be happy.
Someone might infer your post is saying Breitling is not swiss.
Can NO d'EAU /
The work that goes into making timepieces like this is incredible.
Amazing to see you restoring this movement. I have a Sector SGE 950 with the Valjoux 7750 movement.
Fascinating, you have the patience of a saint!
Great video! It would be weird if there was a subculture of people who enjoyed watching me do my job, but I still enjoy watching some people do theirs. This is so much better than watching cat videos! Thank you for an outstanding video. That was so much fun to watch.
My my that's a super skill you have there, I was checking RUclips to see how I could increase the time on my pocket watch as its slow every day, and got stuck into viewing your video. you have the patience of a saint, can I just congratulate you again you are a master.
Just recently got into vintage clock repair. I came across this video by accident. I am in total awe if your skills.
I can't even dreamed of this job that I never make succeed. How can you know the every single part at the place? I can't imagine this.
You did a great job.
Amazing skill and knowledge, I enjoyed watching this.
I enjoy your channel so much, calm me down seeing your working. Thanks to put all process out there...
Thank you so much for this video. I appreciate your precision in the handling of the mechanism, something very British on the other hand. That partly explains why UK it's a great country. It has a very meticulous professionals. On the other hand, even though my understanding of the english is not very good I have to thank you for your good pronunciation which has allowed me to understand all your explanations without problem, which is not always the cae.
Hats Off, Best Video worth the time watching
Esse é o dom da Paciência, memorização, prática e experiência .
Forte abraço...
Mc Gabriel Magaive
funk do Bem
Brazil-RJ.
watching ur videos made me appreciate my automatic watch even more. thank u for sharing your amazing skills.
The most relaxing also mind blowing 39:52 i have ever seen, Its only when you watch this video you realise where the actual cost comes into having a watch like this serviced, Thank you so much for such a fantastic video.
amazing skills . thank you for this video
RESPEKT !
Best whishes from Germany ✌🏼😊
Just bought a new Zodiac with this movement, amazing piece of engineering! Thanks for great demo on rebuilding the watch. Your a very talented jeweler.
I found this so fascinating. I do not repair watches, but this video came up and I was so intrigued I watched the entire video. Excellent work. I will view others you make as well.
Best thing I have ever seen. It is like surgery.
Agreed... one of the best videos I've ever watched. (No pun intended) :-)
And so much less gory ;-)
Brilliant videography and craftsmanship!!
I can't imagine having such talent! You're nothing short of a physician of time pieces!
This is like watching Bob Ross painting, you KNOW you're in the presence of a master.
I always wondered about the complications of fairly high end watches.
This was a real joy to watch.
Thanks for posting, liked and subbed.
Me and my girl are watchin this and we're having a blast
Puns and Funs?
Making time?
I’m wondering how the dust bunnies got inside the watch myself...
I guess stopping for coffee isn’t a good idea?
Brilliant demonstrations, thank you.
My guess is it's arm hair from all the times the stem was pulled out to wind it or reset the day.
_I didn't notice you took out his drive spring and checked to see if it was corroded. Everything else you did is for 10+. Thank you for the video.Greetings from Šibenik_
Hats off chap. I couldn't do that puzzle if it was 10 times the size. You've got to know your tiny parts. Nice work
You sir are simply amazing. Thank you for a great video
Superlative video. I noticed your tweezers are immaculate including screwdrivers. How do you go about dressing your tweezers? Also I noticed in all your videos you never touch any parts without tweezers unless you have finger cots. Also when I attended a wostep endorsed watch repair program of 3000 hrs Simone the head of wostep said that after the final exam he thought the ones that passed could have done a lot better keeping there fingerprints off the movement. Now seeing you assemble a watch I can really believe it's possible. You make it look easy!
Fascinating .. I love fine watches, and to see a "watch surgeon" like you operate is positively intoxicating!
Lovely presentation! A good reminder for me to keep my watch's crown in the locked position to ensure its safety in case I ever get pushed into a swimming pool. That was one costly prank for the Breitling owner.
Awesome patience and talent! How do you remember the order and location of these parts? Astounding memory! How could anyone do this to such a finely crafted watch? Criminal neglect!
King of the derust!
You have an incredibly soothing and reassuring voice, mate. No American could do this so well.
You said its not perfect. Well it looks perfect to me. Well done I admit I wouldn't know where to start.Many thanks and all the best.
I can do this and even I got an extra part when I'm done!
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Before I married my wife, her dad would repair her car. He'd almost always end up with a ziploc bag full of miscellaneous nuts and bolts and bits of kit. She had a theory that if she let him work on it long enough, she'd end up with enough baggies of parts to build herself another car. :D
I had a half dozen lug nuts left over... LOL
I could do way better then you. I would have all the parts. I just won’t have them put together 😂😂
For the love of God, how do you know what part goes where as well as which screw was used?! SO MANY PARTS!!!
Thanks for the video, was super interesting.
I own a Breitling Colt Ocean and have had several years of flawless service from it.
All excellence is Art. Not all art is excellent. . Your Quality is King. Thanks for the great view on your work!
Incredible video. I find it interesting that you must use a torque wrench to tighten the head gasket on a Chevy 357 engine but there are no torque indicating tools required for the screws on these amazingly precise and delicate timepieces?
that was an intense watch of a watch
One of the best practical watch repair I've ever watch on RUclips Channel. 100% Pure skill and Talents. 🙌🙌🙌
So moving to see the watch come to life as you dismantle it. Amazing video, thank you! 🙏❤️👍