Thank you, the dry humor is appreciated! I'm afraid I'd used my like button before your safe installation of the click spring, and because of the clever removal of arm cheese and DNA!!
Bravo! Very excellent! It took me a bit of time to learn how to install the balance so the impulse jewel would engage the pallet fork properly. Maybe instead of saying “...make sure you do this correctly...” , it would be more instructive to say “ ... set the pallet fork toward the inside position, then introduce the balance so you will need to rotate the cock counterclockwise to seat it.” This way, the impulse jewel will enter the pallet fork and the movement should spring to life!
Another interesting and informative video, Josh. As always, I love your explanatory patter during disassembly and reassembly. I’d love to see more of the cleaning of parts, and any polishing/electroplating of the case and restoration of the dial and crystal. Thanks!
Thank you James! I do have some footage of polishing up an acrylic crystal in an upcoming watch. Hopefully I can get it edited and published in the next couple of weeks. I'll try to shoot how I polish a case as well. I appreciate the feedback and the kind words.
Well can i open the watch without that tool you used? Ive been tryn figure out how to open this Hamilton 10k gold masterpiece thin o matic watch forever now?
Do you know what model you're dealing with? It could be a monocoque case and only opens through the crystal. Feel free to shoot me a couple of pics and I can take a look.
Thank you for the video. I recently inherited a Hamilton Darwin that's a non runner. It's a 681 movement which looks almost identical to this one minus the seconds hand, so this was very helpful. I'm just kind of learning about this stuff so I'm not about to crack open the movement on my own just yet, but I did find another 681 movement on ebay for only $7 and it seems to run.. I'll just swap that over for now and see how brave I feel about the original movement later. lol
Great work on this watch. I've just recently gotten into vintage Hamilton 17 jewel movements. I have a few time-only 688 and 639 based watches. The movements are really nice and you can find parts easily. I've found that most parts from ETA 2390 movements are the same and super easy to get! I'm hooked on Hamilton now.
I have a quartz Hamilton Thinline small second (6210) that I never wear because I got tired of changing the battery. I'd like to convert it to a handwind. Any idea how to do this? Who can do this? Which movement to use?
Great job. I bought a Hamilton watch in 1991. Quartz drive Linar Phase and Calender function. How can I find out the Model #. Apparently I lost "That " piece of paper. Still have its case and other paperwork. Love to see your skills at work👍
Thanks Stephen, I appreciate the kind words. For your Hamilton, is there a reference number stamped on the case back? I confess I'm not as familiar with more modern Hamilton's, but there could be some good research material floating around on the internet that can help ID your watch. You can shoot me a couple of pictures, particularly of the case back, at josh@wolfevintagewatches.com. I'll see if I can poke around a bit and see what's what.
Hi, Thanks very much for your video, beautiful work. I'm looking forward to repaint a dial, can you refer me someone who can do the job. Thanks very much. Kind regards.
I haven't worked with any dial refinishers, so I can't recommend anyone from personal experience. That said, I've seen good reviews and comments for Kirk Rich Dial Co.
The answer, like most things vintage watch related is, it depends on the current condition. If you shoot me an email with a couple of pics of your watch, I’ll be able to tell you what I would charge to service it. Josh@wolfevintgewatches.com
Well, they're not PERFECTLY clean when I get them....but they sure are when I'm done with them! I get vintage watches and parts from eBay mostly, although some of the watches you'll see in my videos are clients' watches they sent in for service.
Wolfe yur just to good for me😁 wolfe i got a nice eternimatic. There's a tiny piece of dirt. Rite after 7mark. Should i get 1 of those crystal removers?? Instead of messing with the stem? Never used 1 of those crystal removers..dont wanna scratch crystal. I have glue for crystal..u think i should go that route? Im an amateur,* wolfe but want this piece of dirt out
Hi Mike - Not knowing exactly what watch you have, I can't give you specific advice. There is risk you could damage your watch. Your crystal might be glued in or it may have a tension ring. In either of those two cases, you don't want to use a crystal lift to remove the crystal. Here are three pieces of advice I can offer though: 1. There are quite a few tutorials on RUclips that go into excellent detail on how to remove a crystal. Watch a few of them that have the same crystal as yours to understand how to remove the crystal. 2. You'll need to reinstall the crystal, so be sure to learn how to do that as well. You may need to invest in special tools and equipment (like a crystal press) depending on what type of crystal you have. 3. If you can, use a watch that you won't be upset if you break to practice on. It's not a good idea to try out a new technique that you're learning on a watch that you want to keep. Good luck!
@@WolfeVintageWatches thanks wolfe. Theres nothing in the world 🌎 like a mechanic"al watch ⌚ our grandfather's are the best..for they made this for us too! New watches suck! Godbless you. Always Wolfe
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The numbers on that dial are gorgeous.
I don't know if you are the best watchmaker on youtube, but you are the funniest.
I know for a fact that I'm not the best watchmaker on RUclips, but I certainly am the funniest looking.
Dad jokes...I got loads of 'em.
Great video! I have this same watch. Just ordered it.
I see you are a man of style and taste too...
@@WolfeVintageWatches thank you. I have subscribed
Thank you, the dry humor is appreciated! I'm afraid I'd used my like button before your safe installation of the click spring, and because of the clever removal of arm cheese and DNA!!
Hey, thanks Dave! I'll take a like button click whenever, and however, I can.
Amazing work
Josh, just wanted to say you are saving me from preelection stress heart attack. Thanks for talking me down from the edge...lol
Thanks Fred, just trying to doing my part!
Great vid wow
Bravo! Very excellent! It took me a bit of time to learn how to install the balance so the impulse jewel would engage the pallet fork properly. Maybe instead of saying “...make sure you do this correctly...” , it would be more instructive to say “ ... set the pallet fork toward the inside position, then introduce the balance so you will need to rotate the cock counterclockwise to seat it.” This way, the impulse jewel will enter the pallet fork and the movement should spring to life!
Another interesting and informative video, Josh. As always, I love your explanatory patter during disassembly and reassembly. I’d love to see more of the cleaning of parts, and any polishing/electroplating of the case and restoration of the dial and crystal. Thanks!
Thank you James! I do have some footage of polishing up an acrylic crystal in an upcoming watch. Hopefully I can get it edited and published in the next couple of weeks. I'll try to shoot how I polish a case as well. I appreciate the feedback and the kind words.
Well can i open the watch without that tool you used?
Ive been tryn figure out how to open this Hamilton 10k gold masterpiece thin o matic watch forever now?
Do you know what model you're dealing with? It could be a monocoque case and only opens through the crystal. Feel free to shoot me a couple of pics and I can take a look.
Like! For not launching the spring.
Thank you for the video. I recently inherited a Hamilton Darwin that's a non runner. It's a 681 movement which looks almost identical to this one minus the seconds hand, so this was very helpful. I'm just kind of learning about this stuff so I'm not about to crack open the movement on my own just yet, but I did find another 681 movement on ebay for only $7 and it seems to run.. I'll just swap that over for now and see how brave I feel about the original movement later. lol
Good luck! Careful though…it’s addicting.
Great work on this watch. I've just recently gotten into vintage Hamilton 17 jewel movements. I have a few time-only 688 and 639 based watches. The movements are really nice and you can find parts easily. I've found that most parts from ETA 2390 movements are the same and super easy to get! I'm hooked on Hamilton now.
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I have a quartz Hamilton Thinline small second (6210) that I never wear because I got tired of changing the battery. I'd like to convert it to a handwind. Any idea how to do this? Who can do this? Which movement to use?
Great job. I bought a Hamilton watch in 1991. Quartz drive Linar Phase and Calender function. How can I find out the Model #. Apparently I lost "That " piece of paper. Still have its case and other paperwork. Love to see your skills at work👍
Thanks Stephen, I appreciate the kind words.
For your Hamilton, is there a reference number stamped on the case back? I confess I'm not as familiar with more modern Hamilton's, but there could be some good research material floating around on the internet that can help ID your watch.
You can shoot me a couple of pictures, particularly of the case back, at josh@wolfevintagewatches.com. I'll see if I can poke around a bit and see what's what.
Hi,
Thanks very much for your video, beautiful work.
I'm looking forward to repaint a dial, can you refer me someone who can do the job.
Thanks very much.
Kind regards.
I haven't worked with any dial refinishers, so I can't recommend anyone from personal experience. That said, I've seen good reviews and comments for Kirk Rich Dial Co.
@@WolfeVintageWatches Thanks very much for your kind response.
Best regards.
"...I need to work the tongue-end into my winder..."
Is that code for something?
How much does it usually cost for a service like this? I just bought a vintage thinline and dont want to get ripped off.
The answer, like most things vintage watch related is, it depends on the current condition. If you shoot me an email with a couple of pics of your watch, I’ll be able to tell you what I would charge to service it. Josh@wolfevintgewatches.com
@@WolfeVintageWatches i just sent an email.
Is the a meant to be missing in vintage?
How do you find these perfectly clean and almost brand new looking movements? I am really jealous and curious :).
Well, they're not PERFECTLY clean when I get them....but they sure are when I'm done with them!
I get vintage watches and parts from eBay mostly, although some of the watches you'll see in my videos are clients' watches they sent in for service.
Wolfe yur just to good for me😁 wolfe i got a nice eternimatic. There's a tiny piece of dirt. Rite after 7mark. Should i get 1 of those crystal removers?? Instead of messing with the stem? Never used 1 of those crystal removers..dont wanna scratch crystal. I have glue for crystal..u think i should go that route? Im an amateur,* wolfe but want this piece of dirt out
Hi Mike - Not knowing exactly what watch you have, I can't give you specific advice. There is risk you could damage your watch. Your crystal might be glued in or it may have a tension ring. In either of those two cases, you don't want to use a crystal lift to remove the crystal.
Here are three pieces of advice I can offer though:
1. There are quite a few tutorials on RUclips that go into excellent detail on how to remove a crystal. Watch a few of them that have the same crystal as yours to understand how to remove the crystal.
2. You'll need to reinstall the crystal, so be sure to learn how to do that as well. You may need to invest in special tools and equipment (like a crystal press) depending on what type of crystal you have.
3. If you can, use a watch that you won't be upset if you break to practice on. It's not a good idea to try out a new technique that you're learning on a watch that you want to keep.
Good luck!
@@WolfeVintageWatches thanks wolfe. Theres nothing in the world 🌎 like a mechanic"al watch ⌚ our grandfather's are the best..for they made this for us too! New watches suck! Godbless you. Always Wolfe
Clean those watch hands man. A little lighter fluid on a q-tip will polish the hands.
Great tip, thanks! I'll give it a shot.