I'm hearing-impaired and want you to know I greatly appreciate the hand-edited closed captions. I'm certain others will be grateful for them as well. I only wish more productions took such care. Very nice watch, by the way. 🙂
It's very gratifying to know that you are able to watch and follow along. I'm pinning your comment to this video so that any creator making watch restoration videos can incorporate your feedback when making their videos. Hopefully this will broaden the universe of videos for you. Thank you for stopping by!
Beautiful production values here. Great videography and microscopy, clear and helpful explanations, superb editing. You make this fiddly work look so easy, while those of us new to this enterprise realize that it is anything but! Educational videos like this are so helpful!
A sincere compliment to thank you for not trying to be "clever" or novel in your approach. You attention to watchmaking fundamentals such as your reliance on "elbow-grease" for cleaning is a nuanced guidance I hope a LOT of your viewera take note of. Wonderful Video!!😊😊😊
Wow, thank you for such a sincere compliment Bruce. Since this watch didn't have any "technical" fixes required, I wanted to devote some footage time to hand-cleaning the parts before using the cleaning machine. I do this for all watches. Really appreciate your kind words and thank you for dropping by - Jimmy.
I’ve always loved pocket watches and vintage wristwatches. It’s hard to find a good horological repairman. Great video i bought a disassembled BW Raymond and had it reassembled it’s one of my favorites
I was servicing my FIL's 1937 Elgin Grade 315 and couldn't let down the main spring, like you experienced with this pocket watch. I removed the click while holding the teeth of the ratchet wheel with a probe to control the let down. Nothing! No movement at all. I actually had to nudge the teeth with the probe to get it to reluctantly turn. Lots of dried oil, especially in the main spring barrel. The oil essentially cemented the coils of the main spring in place. Thus why it didn't want to let down. I love these old Elgin pocket watches.
Oh wow, thanks for sharing your experience with the Elgin. Yeah, it always spooks me to let down power like this. Hopefully I didn't hurt too many eyes! I love these Elgins also. Built so well and just beautiful.
I used to think that I could repair such a watch myself. I gave up during disassembly when I broke several parts. I have some interesting watches and under no circumstances will I repair them myself. This movie was extremely relaxing to watch.
Would love to see you restore a vintage watch, the affordable 40-60 like nivada Gretchen or Elgin or really any mechanical watch as they are all amazing
I sincerely appreciate your support. I invite you to watch my restoration of an amazing Hamilton 992. It's got some really neat repairs. Thank you again. ruclips.net/video/Qu4B0T61jsY/видео.html
They are so beautiful. The pocket watch I bought for my dad in 1979 was lost at his funeral. I miss him and would have loved to have gotten that watch. He loved it.
Looks great. Thanks for posting. I also bought a non runner Elgin pocket watch for practice disassembly and reassembling. It will be interesting if it also just needs a cleaning? How long have you been doing this hobby?
Yes, I'm really surprised how often a watch just needs a cleaning or a new mainspring. I've been doing this for almost 2 years. So much to learn. Appreciate your support and kind words.
Hi, glad you enjoyed the video. I use generic denture cleaner from CVS. I bought a box of 80 or so tablets. They work really well, although I've only had 1 incident where the paint came off the dial. If you check out this restoration ruclips.net/video/i3YICcdJwQA/видео.html you'll see what I mean. But this is the ONLY time it's ever happened.
@@jasonmoffitt3104 I get glass crystals from an eBay seller, "White's Crystals". He fabricates amazing crystals. Hands are from another eBay seller ("Pocket Watch Hand Man"). Marty blues the hands for you already, so you don't have to do that yourself (although I do find bluing fun.).
Hi Vlad - you're right, I can't find them either. Strange. Here are two options. They are shaped like mine. This one is pricey ($65). Search in eBay "Regine Horlogery watchmaker Brass tweezers type 7A Curved Swiss Made" This is affordable ($5).www.cousinsuk.com/product/brass-tweezers Hope this helps.
Hi, there are different ways to open up the back to reveal the movement. Can you see if the back cover unscrews? If you send me a photo of the watch, front and back, I can tell you for sure. villagerestoration708@gmail.com
villagerestoration708@gmail.com Did you use this one? I just sent something to myself and it works? Perhaps the file size is too large and so it got kicked back?
Thanks, I eventually sold it for a nice profit, used to find the next project. If you like watches or pocket watches, I always encourage viewers to try the hobby. This was a very simple fix, and would've made a nice addition to any collection. Many in my collection were purchased at a bargain because they were non running. Appreciate you stopping by.
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Hi Jimmy! Another absolutely first class restoration! I had such a good time watching you work. Can't wait for the next!
Aw, thank you Mark. You are really kind.
Hi! I am a watchmaker here in Brazil, good job.
Hey, thanks! Obrigado! 🙏🏻
YES!! Basically, your restorations are just too perfect and flawless! Nice work!
😂I really appreciate your enthusiasm and kind words. It really made me smile. 😊
I'm hearing-impaired and want you to know I greatly appreciate the hand-edited closed captions. I'm certain others will be grateful for them as well. I only wish more productions took such care. Very nice watch, by the way. 🙂
It's very gratifying to know that you are able to watch and follow along. I'm pinning your comment to this video so that any creator making watch restoration videos can incorporate your feedback when making their videos. Hopefully this will broaden the universe of videos for you. Thank you for stopping by!
@jonrutherford6852 - that's good feedback. 👍🏼
Beautiful production values here. Great videography and microscopy, clear and helpful explanations, superb editing. You make this fiddly work look so easy, while those of us new to this enterprise realize that it is anything but! Educational videos like this are so helpful!
Thank you, I really appreciate your support and feedback. It takes time, and I'm always learning and improving.
A sincere compliment to thank you for not trying to be "clever" or novel in your approach. You attention to watchmaking fundamentals such as your reliance on "elbow-grease" for cleaning is a nuanced guidance I hope a LOT of your viewera take note of. Wonderful Video!!😊😊😊
Wow, thank you for such a sincere compliment Bruce. Since this watch didn't have any "technical" fixes required, I wanted to devote some footage time to hand-cleaning the parts before using the cleaning machine. I do this for all watches. Really appreciate your kind words and thank you for dropping by - Jimmy.
What a great video love the Part about the uncut balance and all the articles you found about! Great Video and wish you all the best!
Johannes
Thank you and glad you enjoyed it.
I’ve always loved pocket watches and vintage wristwatches. It’s hard to find a good horological repairman. Great video i bought a disassembled BW Raymond and had it reassembled it’s one of my favorites
Thank you for your support. I love BW Raymonds. I hoped this was a BW, but no luck!
I was servicing my FIL's 1937 Elgin Grade 315 and couldn't let down the main spring, like you experienced with this pocket watch. I removed the click while holding the teeth of the ratchet wheel with a probe to control the let down. Nothing! No movement at all. I actually had to nudge the teeth with the probe to get it to reluctantly turn. Lots of dried oil, especially in the main spring barrel. The oil essentially cemented the coils of the main spring in place. Thus why it didn't want to let down. I love these old Elgin pocket watches.
Oh wow, thanks for sharing your experience with the Elgin. Yeah, it always spooks me to let down power like this. Hopefully I didn't hurt too many eyes!
I love these Elgins also. Built so well and just beautiful.
I used to think that I could repair such a watch myself. I gave up during disassembly when I broke several parts.
I have some interesting watches and under no circumstances will I repair them myself.
This movie was extremely relaxing to watch.
Thank you and really glad you found it enjoyable. Don't give up on the hobby just yet! I broke and lost MANY parts at the beginning of my journey too.
Your channel randomly pops up and after watching ur restorations I instantly subbed lovely restorations and explanation ❤
Thank you for your support!
Would love to see you restore a vintage watch, the affordable 40-60 like nivada Gretchen or Elgin or really any mechanical watch as they are all amazing
I've got some vintage mechanical watches waiting in the queue! Stay tuned!
Great video! I love the attention to detail and the narration. Keep it up, Jimmy!
Hi Chris, I appreciate the support from a master of the craft. Thank you! ❤
learned more from you in 3 minutes that the last year watching youtube. you videos are THE BEST so please make more
I sincerely appreciate your support. I invite you to watch my restoration of an amazing Hamilton 992. It's got some really neat repairs. Thank you again.
ruclips.net/video/Qu4B0T61jsY/видео.html
They are so beautiful. The pocket watch I bought for my dad in 1979 was lost at his funeral. I miss him and would have loved to have gotten that watch. He loved it.
I'm so sorry to hear that. I can only imagine how much it would mean to you to have that watch. Much love to you.
Extraordinario trabajo, con ese bonito reloj, a disfrutarlo muchos años.
Gracias!
Great job!!!! 🤝
Thank you!
What a lovely restoration❤
Thank you!
Looks great. Thanks for posting. I also bought a non runner Elgin pocket watch for practice disassembly and reassembling. It will be interesting if it also just needs a cleaning? How long have you been doing this hobby?
Yes, I'm really surprised how often a watch just needs a cleaning or a new mainspring. I've been doing this for almost 2 years. So much to learn. Appreciate your support and kind words.
Great job Jimmy, loved how you take care on each step. Could you tell me what you use to clean the dial? Never saw that before. Regards.
Hi, glad you enjoyed the video. I use generic denture cleaner from CVS. I bought a box of 80 or so tablets. They work really well, although I've only had 1 incident where the paint came off the dial. If you check out this restoration ruclips.net/video/i3YICcdJwQA/видео.html
you'll see what I mean. But this is the ONLY time it's ever happened.
You get your crystals from the same guy as me how about hands? Marty is the best.
😂. We are using the same guys! They both do excellent work. Thanks for your support!
Hi Jimmy, great job on this pocket watch! Congratulations! 😁
@@WatchWithMike thanks Mike!
Where do you get crystals and hands, I have a bw raymond I'm working on! Contact info would be great!
@@jasonmoffitt3104 I get glass crystals from an eBay seller, "White's Crystals". He fabricates amazing crystals. Hands are from another eBay seller ("Pocket Watch Hand Man"). Marty blues the hands for you already, so you don't have to do that yourself (although I do find bluing fun.).
I use Whites crystals for all my watches .
Yes, I agree. His crystals are top notch. Just the best quality.
Hi, would you be kind enough to share the make and model of you curved bronze tweezers.
@@vlad4281 of course Vlad. They are "A. Dumont & Fils 7S" tweezers.
@@WatchRestorationCottage Many thanks 🙏
Thank you 😊
I've looked and I can't find them for sale anywhere in brass/bronze which I think your's might be ?
Hi Vlad - you're right, I can't find them either. Strange. Here are two options. They are shaped like mine.
This one is pricey ($65). Search in eBay "Regine Horlogery watchmaker Brass tweezers type 7A Curved Swiss Made"
This is affordable ($5).www.cousinsuk.com/product/brass-tweezers
Hope this helps.
I found one in a house I bought , where can I find the date on it or any info ? TY
Hi, there are different ways to open up the back to reveal the movement. Can you see if the back cover unscrews? If you send me a photo of the watch, front and back, I can tell you for sure. villagerestoration708@gmail.com
@@WatchRestorationCottage yea I will
Wonderful. Looking forward to helping you out.
@@WatchRestorationCottage email address not working
villagerestoration708@gmail.com
Did you use this one? I just sent something to myself and it works? Perhaps the file size is too large and so it got kicked back?
I think the case and dial are worth the $40.
Thanks, I eventually sold it for a nice profit, used to find the next project. If you like watches or pocket watches, I always encourage viewers to try the hobby. This was a very simple fix, and would've made a nice addition to any collection. Many in my collection were purchased at a bargain because they were non running. Appreciate you stopping by.