This movement looks identical to what came in my Sheffield Allsport made in around 1970. Mine is marked Cal 1215 and has nearly identical markings, including the 5 star RL and the "unadjusted" marking. Mine is marked "Sheffield" in the same spot yours is branded by E Gluck. I assume that star is a Ronda logo. The Ronda 1215 appears to have been made in a one jewel configuration and a multi jewel configuration. I've not gotten into tearing movements down yet, but I did manage to get it running within +/- 10 seconds a day with a .6ms beat error, which to me is fantastic for such an old movement that likely has never seen a service.
Had my first go at a pin pallet watch recently. A Mickey Mouse Bradley watch from the 1970's for an old friend. Baumgartner 134 movement. Wasn't running. A single jewel, which was the cap on the balance cock setting. The mainplate setting had a polished metal cap like your movement. Cleaned and oiled, but still wouldn't run. Not until I put a bit of 9010 on a few of the escape wheel teeth. Then it took off.
Cool! Timely, too, as I just picked up two Mickey's the other week. I almost did not lubricate the pins on this watch… So thanks for sharing your experience!
@@mokumholland5640 hi Tom! It's interesting that you say that… I used a new editing technique that makes voice based edits, and I agree that it made me sound very chill. Don't operate heavy machinery while watching this video! 🤣
Watches can be pretty varied in their movements, no? I know they mostly share a similar structure, but how do you remember where everything goes and in what sequence, especially when complications are involved? Do you ever have to look back over video footage during the reassembly process?
@@WatchWithMike Smart move. That's what I'd do too. I do the same with IT repairs sometimes. Like for example, taking apart laptops. Pictures at the very least! But still, it seems that half the time, there is 1 screw leftover 😂
@@RobLewis3 if I had a watch for every leftover screw from all of my computer projects, I would have the best wristwatch collection in the world. When I am working on cars, however, leftover screws concerned me immensely. 😮
Yea, these microscopes are so so useful. Love mine. By the way, I swapped my metal movement holder for a plastic one, like you and that one is much more convenient. :) 🕐⚙️🍸
@@NaNByZero yes, once you start working with a microscope it's hard to go back to a lupe! The brand name resin movement holder is better than my metal ones, but it is still fiddly!
@@WatchWithMike Hard to find and not cheap, but I really like my Meyers #58 movement holder. Different jaw sets for different sized movements. Currently one on eBay, but no jaws. Could 3D print some I suppose.
@@WatchWithMike Yeah, it's the holder that JD Richard touts in his videos. Like I said, hard to find and when you do, it's not cheap. I've seen them go for over $200. I lucked out and got mine cheap from a watchmaker friend of mine (with all 4 sets of jaws and original box).
@@gpraceman I'll have to keep my eye on one on the 'Bay! BTW, I assume you meant @JDRichard. If there's a cool watchmaking tool out there, I'll bet JD has it! 😁
I am impressed that the company is still in business, and manufactures several successful brands. I've always been a fan of Armitron, but I understand they are not as popular out of the US. Agreed, nice simple workhorse of a movement!
@@ElderPinto254 I think Armitron is popular in the US because of their price point, and maybe they can't hit that mark internationally because of tariffs.
They may have skimped on the mainspring barrel cover but the Gluck Trading Company did splash out on the one jewel. I guess the production budget called for one or the other, but not both 😆
Hi Jimmy! I got the cleaning pen and my blower (plus another blower) at Amazon, about $7 for all 3. Crazy! Here's the set I got (my Associate link) amzn.to/3XdvNBg
Hi Alex, it is an Amscope microscope. Here's the first of two videos that I did on how I customized it for watchmaking: ruclips.net/video/VMFw2bQciTE/видео.htmlsi=eipmN3IPAubIl_qe
Watch Part 2 here: ruclips.net/video/XPGl17CTDo8/видео.html
Thank you Mike. A great learning video for me. Your patience and attention to detail are second to none.
Thanks for the kind words! I'm really glad that you found the video helpful. Happy watchmaking!
Loving watching you through your watchmaking journey Mike! Fantastic!
Thanks! I am enjoying sharing the journey, and I love hearing people's feedback. 😁
LOTSSSS of detail work,Mike.I got a few of those pre-battery watches that need love and care.HA,HA,HA.Thank you.
Hi Angel, I guess cheap mechanical watches were thrown away, same as we do now with broken digital watches. I see any broken watch as an adventure! 😁
Great video !!!!
@@sonnymoorehouse1941 Thanks Sonny! 😁
You always do such fine work Mike! Its looking really good!
Thanks Johan! Video two coming later today.
This movement looks identical to what came in my Sheffield Allsport made in around 1970. Mine is marked Cal 1215 and has nearly identical markings, including the 5 star RL and the "unadjusted" marking. Mine is marked "Sheffield" in the same spot yours is branded by E Gluck. I assume that star is a Ronda logo. The Ronda 1215 appears to have been made in a one jewel configuration and a multi jewel configuration. I've not gotten into tearing movements down yet, but I did manage to get it running within +/- 10 seconds a day with a .6ms beat error, which to me is fantastic for such an old movement that likely has never seen a service.
100% correct - Ronda movement, available in different jewel configurations. I didn't get mine running as close as yours - good job!
Had my first go at a pin pallet watch recently. A Mickey Mouse Bradley watch from the 1970's for an old friend. Baumgartner 134 movement. Wasn't running. A single jewel, which was the cap on the balance cock setting. The mainplate setting had a polished metal cap like your movement. Cleaned and oiled, but still wouldn't run. Not until I put a bit of 9010 on a few of the escape wheel teeth. Then it took off.
Cool! Timely, too, as I just picked up two Mickey's the other week. I almost did not lubricate the pins on this watch… So thanks for sharing your experience!
That watch won the old junker lottery. Bet it couldn't believe it's luck getting restored like that!
Lol, exactly! I get tremendous joy taking a three dollar watch and turning it into a $20 watch! 😁
It’s like listening to a Yogi, very relaxing! To benefit from that I won’t attempt any watchmaking.😊
@@mokumholland5640 hi Tom! It's interesting that you say that… I used a new editing technique that makes voice based edits, and I agree that it made me sound very chill. Don't operate heavy machinery while watching this video! 🤣
@@WatchWithMike 🤣 I promise, I won’t! Just back from a nice afternoon drive with my pony ( and the wife).
@@mokumholland5640 Excellent! Tell them both I say hi. 😁
@@WatchWithMike done! Wife is smiling, pony is asleep. 😴
Watches can be pretty varied in their movements, no? I know they mostly share a similar structure, but how do you remember where everything goes and in what sequence, especially when complications are involved? Do you ever have to look back over video footage during the reassembly process?
@@RobLewis3 I videotape everything and play back frequently! 😄
@@WatchWithMike Smart move. That's what I'd do too. I do the same with IT repairs sometimes. Like for example, taking apart laptops. Pictures at the very least! But still, it seems that half the time, there is 1 screw leftover 😂
@@RobLewis3 if I had a watch for every leftover screw from all of my computer projects, I would have the best wristwatch collection in the world. When I am working on cars, however, leftover screws concerned me immensely. 😮
Yea, these microscopes are so so useful. Love mine. By the way, I swapped my metal movement holder for a plastic one, like you and that one is much more convenient. :) 🕐⚙️🍸
@@NaNByZero yes, once you start working with a microscope it's hard to go back to a lupe! The brand name resin movement holder is better than my metal ones, but it is still fiddly!
@@WatchWithMike Hard to find and not cheap, but I really like my Meyers #58 movement holder. Different jaw sets for different sized movements. Currently one on eBay, but no jaws. Could 3D print some I suppose.
@@gpraceman Wow, that's a serious holder! Used sets with jaws go for $100+ on eBay. I like your idea of 3D printing!
@@WatchWithMike Yeah, it's the holder that JD Richard touts in his videos. Like I said, hard to find and when you do, it's not cheap. I've seen them go for over $200. I lucked out and got mine cheap from a watchmaker friend of mine (with all 4 sets of jaws and original box).
@@gpraceman I'll have to keep my eye on one on the 'Bay! BTW, I assume you meant @JDRichard. If there's a cool watchmaking tool out there, I'll bet JD has it! 😁
heey mike nice watches wauw simple little workhorse inside Eugen Gluck company! Armitron and Torgeon where there top brands not bad!
I am impressed that the company is still in business, and manufactures several successful brands. I've always been a fan of Armitron, but I understand they are not as popular out of the US. Agreed, nice simple workhorse of a movement!
@@WatchWithMike yess you dont find them in holland never and i like them a lot
@@ElderPinto254 I think Armitron is popular in the US because of their price point, and maybe they can't hit that mark internationally because of tariffs.
@@WatchWithMike yeah timex and armitron are not good sellers in holland
They may have skimped on the mainspring barrel cover but the Gluck Trading Company did splash out on the one jewel. I guess the production budget called for one or the other, but not both 😆
I know, right? I wish I could find some marketing material to see how this watch was sold, and how much it cost new.
@@WatchWithMike All through the video, I was thinking your US cleaning fluid cost more than the watch new 😀
@@jonnieinbangkok 🤣
Hey Mike, where do you get the microfiber pen? I've always wanted one of those!
Hi Jimmy! I got the cleaning pen and my blower (plus another blower) at Amazon, about $7 for all 3. Crazy! Here's the set I got (my Associate link) amzn.to/3XdvNBg
Hey Mike! Which microscope do you use? I’ve been wanting to invest in one for awhile
Hi Alex, it is an Amscope microscope. Here's the first of two videos that I did on how I customized it for watchmaking: ruclips.net/video/VMFw2bQciTE/видео.htmlsi=eipmN3IPAubIl_qe
Nice work homes
Appreciate it!