Thank you John! I use an ammoniated (it's a local concoction from a Jewellery supplier) solution for the initial wash, then distilled water to remove that, then I finish off with IPA to remove any water. Getting the fancy L&R and Elma stuff in South Africa is almost impossible
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker A fellow South African! What a nice surprise; and a watch mender as well - that deserves a sub! I'm in Joburg if that is in any way relevant. Some fun facts - I have the exact same ultrasonic as well, and your little jars look exactly like the ones from WestPack :-)
Haha awesome Alan! Fun fact, I’m in Gauteng as well so it’s pretty relevant. I’ve been hoping to smoke out any locals in the hope of combining purchases abroad. As you’re obviously aware, getting a small part urgently to finish your latest project becomes expensive real quick! I’d like to make contact if you wouldn’t mind? If so, you can send a mail to gert at obdworx dot co dot za and we can chat further! Thanks for the sub my man, always appreciated!
Fantastic Job! One question: I noticed that at 4.28 the power spring was originally installed in the opposite direction than how you later on installed it in 13.03. How do you typically know what is the direction (clockwise or counterclockwise from center) to install the main spring? I think it varies from movement to movement.
Hahahhahahaa I was wondering if someone was going to pick up on that 🤣 To be honest, I screwed up initially. Most Swiss mainsprings are right hand wound (using red dot winder) so I just assumed it would be the case for this Tissot. After assembling it all I realised the main spring wasn't holding power, failing to engage the arbour. So I had to take it out and redo it with the left hand wound winder (blue dot). It is correctly wound in the video, the clip at 13:03 slipped through the cracks as showing the incorrectly wound direction. Thank you for pointing that out though. I genuinely appreciate people actually being so attentive as it means they are getting value out of the videos, which gives me the motivation to make more
Hi again, I have 3 similar ones, and one of them gives me a little problem with the soft spring action of the shiny lever which helps the date ring stabilize itself when the date just changes. I see on your video (20:30-20:50 or so )that you install the spring the same way I do but mine does not even seem to offer any spring action. Do you push it up a little and it does not show ? It can’t be done anyway ! My lever goes in and stays in there sometimes ! Any commment would be appreciated before I settle for the way it is ! Thank you.
Fantastic job. Allow me a question. I don't know how to say it in English, but the wheel screw that goes next to the barrel cover, that screw that always goes the other way... on this occasion I seem to see that it doesn't go the other way. Does it go in the normal direction in this caliber? Thank you.
Thank you! The reason the watch wasn’t running was because of a broken escapement pivot. I suspect this watch was apart a few times (hence the bent hands) and at one point, someone mounted the top bridge without making sure all the pivots were in their jewels. This broke the escapement pivot and the train seized up. The fact that the case clamps were missing was another clue that someone screwed up and just closed the case and dumped it on auction as not working. I do appreciate questions like these, as I can use them to explain things a little better (than I thought I did) in future videos
hello I have one of these kinds of case backs, however it has been overtightened to a point where a rubber ball is no longer opening it, will a jaxa wrench help to open it?
Thank you for making this video. I would like to get into watch modifications and eventually gradually start Watch service and restorations. Do you have any directions as to what are some things I can be doing? So far I have bought basic tools more geared for modding from DIY watch club using a NH35 movement. (I successfully changed the date wheel, hands,and dial to aftermarket seiko parts not given by the company) I’ve read practicing on a pocket watch works well being that the parts are bigger and easier to work with. I also want to try and disassemble and reassemble the movement. Any advise on good books, schools or things that has best served you in the past to help build your skills. Thank you in advance! 😁
Hey Skyler, I’m glad you’re interested in digging a little deeper than watch modding! If you have a look at my YT home page there’s a “Friends of the channel” section where you can go to my friend Alex’s channel “It’s about f****ing time” (yes, he’s a riot) where he is busy doing a whole video series on getting into watchmaking. He’ll do a much better job going into the nitty gritty than I could possibly hope to do. ruclips.net/channel/UCXV8h3I9pnfZuDpg6xEM_8w When you feel this is the way to go for you, I would honestly recommend doing a course with Mark Lovick over at watchfix.com - in both these cases they go into detail about what tools you need to get into watchmaking but, more importantly, they will gradually build you up from beginner to wherever you feel comfortable with. Just a note: resist the temptation to just go and buy all the cool tools. Start small (you already have some decent tools to start with) and build up from there as you get more experience. And if I may, starting with Seiko NH series movements is a cheap way of getting into the hobby as movements are cheap enough as a source for donor parts. Once you get into Swiss watches, things get harder - financially and access to parts. I hope this helps, please ask if something is unclear
Hello ! Love this one ! Really appreciate the way you are working, it’s seem like me ! 🙂 final results is perfect and also love this Barton strap color and texture !! ✨👌thanks for sharing !!
Very nice outcome,question for you,I have a Seastar movement 781-1 which has stopped after winding ,are parts readily available for this movement ?.Thanks
Hi, thanks for watching. Well, with Tissot being part of the Swatch group, they stopped supplying parts to independent repair since 2015. If you’re looking for common replacement parts (winding stem, main spring, etc) you’re out of luck from most material houses as stock has dried up. You can still find on eBay at massively inflated prices. In the case of this watch, it was over $50 just for a new stem. So I found a 2nd had one and used a stem extensions. In the case of less common replacement parts you might be lucky as again in this case, the replacement escape wheel was available from Cousins for around £20 if memory serves. Your movement is very similar to the 784-2 I had here, if you figured out what is causing the issue on your movement you welcome to ask and I’ll see if I can help finding the part.
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker thanks for offer,I will come back to you after my watchmaker has been inside and if he cannot get replacement bits.Again thank you.
Incredible work! I never imagined you could fix some,thing that looked so broken. Watch are really beautiful great little objects! I envy your skills 😆
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! You would be surprised what is possible with enough effort and yes, these tiny machines are fascinating. I’m constantly impressed by the engineering that went into creating them all those years ago
Wonderful job you did bringing this ol' boy back life. Is that a rubber bushing you used to expand into the case by squishing it with the vise? I haven't seen that done before. Where do you get the bushings?
Thank you Denver! Those are just old poly bushes used from a glass fitting press. I used two that fit the top and bottom of the case snugly, perfect for use as spacers to clamp down the piece I’m working on.
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker That's a really inventive way to hold the case still but not causing more harm. I wonder if you had more of a squishy bushing if when you clamped it, it would expand and hold it that way as well. I see an opportunity here to make a sales-worthy quality devise. 🤔
Haha yeah man, I was giving the ASMR thing a try. Next time I'll add some music at the end. Or I'll do Voice Over again. I dunno, you'll have to subscribe to find out ;D
For a minute there I thought you're gonna miss a screw on the crown wheel. It was making me freak out, then you put the wheel bridge (guessing) on and I saw it had a screw hole at the same place and all was good in the world. I like the ones that comes with a righty loosy, lefty tighty screw more though.
Very nice, I have the same one, got it brand new ! Got it into salt water in Martinique, rinsed it within one hour, took it all apart a few years later and have it running eversince ! Great watch, nice video, thank you.
Nice restoration! What solution do you use for watch parts cleaning?
Thank you John! I use an ammoniated (it's a local concoction from a Jewellery supplier) solution for the initial wash, then distilled water to remove that, then I finish off with IPA to remove any water. Getting the fancy L&R and Elma stuff in South Africa is almost impossible
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker A fellow South African! What a nice surprise; and a watch mender as well - that deserves a sub! I'm in Joburg if that is in any way relevant.
Some fun facts - I have the exact same ultrasonic as well, and your little jars look exactly like the ones from WestPack :-)
Haha awesome Alan! Fun fact, I’m in Gauteng as well so it’s pretty relevant. I’ve been hoping to smoke out any locals in the hope of combining purchases abroad. As you’re obviously aware, getting a small part urgently to finish your latest project becomes expensive real quick! I’d like to make contact if you wouldn’t mind? If so, you can send a mail to gert at obdworx dot co dot za and we can chat further! Thanks for the sub my man, always appreciated!
Nice job and technique. I subscribed. Us Beards have to stick together.😀
Thank you sir! Yeah, I can't shave it off as it hides my double chin🤣
Fantastic Job! One question: I noticed that at 4.28 the power spring was originally installed in the opposite direction than how you later on installed it in 13.03. How do you typically know what is the direction (clockwise or counterclockwise from center) to install the main spring? I think it varies from movement to movement.
Hahahhahahaa I was wondering if someone was going to pick up on that 🤣
To be honest, I screwed up initially. Most Swiss mainsprings are right hand wound (using red dot winder) so I just assumed it would be the case for this Tissot. After assembling it all I realised the main spring wasn't holding power, failing to engage the arbour. So I had to take it out and redo it with the left hand wound winder (blue dot). It is correctly wound in the video, the clip at 13:03 slipped through the cracks as showing the incorrectly wound direction.
Thank you for pointing that out though. I genuinely appreciate people actually being so attentive as it means they are getting value out of the videos, which gives me the motivation to make more
Like for your Vostok amphibian on hand
Thank you sir! I do love my Vostoks ;)
Are you real Trained Professional WATCHMAKER or just Hobbyist??
Hi again, I have 3 similar ones, and one of them gives me a little problem with the soft spring action of the shiny lever which helps the date ring stabilize itself when the date just changes. I see on your video (20:30-20:50 or so )that you install the spring the same way I do but mine does not even seem to offer any spring action. Do you push it up a little and it does not show ? It can’t be done anyway ! My lever goes in and stays in there sometimes !
Any commment would be appreciated before I settle for the way it is ! Thank you.
Fantastic job. Allow me a question. I don't know how to say it in English, but the wheel screw that goes next to the barrel cover, that screw that always goes the other way... on this occasion I seem to see that it doesn't go the other way. Does it go in the normal direction in this caliber? Thank you.
That's how I like it: no bullshit, no music, straight to business. I wish you as many followers as Red Dead has
Wow thank you. I’m actually wondering if I should do more ASMR type vids. I guess the stats don’t lie
Miyota copied this movement and made 8215 movement till today 95% 8215 is like this
Very well made and very inspiring! But I missed the point: what was the main reason the watch was not running?
Thank you! The reason the watch wasn’t running was because of a broken escapement pivot. I suspect this watch was apart a few times (hence the bent hands) and at one point, someone mounted the top bridge without making sure all the pivots were in their jewels. This broke the escapement pivot and the train seized up. The fact that the case clamps were missing was another clue that someone screwed up and just closed the case and dumped it on auction as not working.
I do appreciate questions like these, as I can use them to explain things a little better (than I thought I did) in future videos
hello I have one of these kinds of case backs, however it has been overtightened to a point where a rubber ball is no longer opening it, will a jaxa wrench help to open it?
Was wondering where you purchased your tool tray thanks
I subscribed for your move in the 3rd minute. 3:00
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I’ve got a question where do you get the watches other than eBay
Dam I'll buy this watch from you🤣🤣🤣 gee wiz beautiful beautiful 👏🤙⌚
Dankie dankie!
Do they have a radioactive lume
Thank you for making this video.
I would like to get into watch modifications and eventually gradually start Watch service and restorations.
Do you have any directions as to what are some things I can be doing? So far I have bought basic tools more geared for modding from DIY watch club using a NH35 movement. (I successfully changed the date wheel, hands,and dial to aftermarket seiko parts not given by the company)
I’ve read practicing on a pocket watch works well being that the parts are bigger and easier to work with. I also want to try and disassemble and reassemble the movement.
Any advise on good books, schools or things that has best served you in the past to help build your skills. Thank you in advance! 😁
Hey Skyler, I’m glad you’re interested in digging a little deeper than watch modding! If you have a look at my YT home page there’s a “Friends of the channel” section where you can go to my friend Alex’s channel “It’s about f****ing time” (yes, he’s a riot) where he is busy doing a whole video series on getting into watchmaking. He’ll do a much better job going into the nitty gritty than I could possibly hope to do. ruclips.net/channel/UCXV8h3I9pnfZuDpg6xEM_8w
When you feel this is the way to go for you, I would honestly recommend doing a course with Mark Lovick over at watchfix.com - in both these cases they go into detail about what tools you need to get into watchmaking but, more importantly, they will gradually build you up from beginner to wherever you feel comfortable with. Just a note: resist the temptation to just go and buy all the cool tools. Start small (you already have some decent tools to start with) and build up from there as you get more experience. And if I may, starting with Seiko NH series movements is a cheap way of getting into the hobby as movements are cheap enough as a source for donor parts. Once you get into Swiss watches, things get harder - financially and access to parts. I hope this helps, please ask if something is unclear
Hello ! Love this one ! Really appreciate the way you are working, it’s seem like me ! 🙂 final results is perfect and also love this Barton strap color and texture !! ✨👌thanks for sharing !!
Thank you Alain, I really appreciate it!
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Very nice outcome,question for you,I have a Seastar movement 781-1 which has stopped after winding ,are parts readily available for this movement ?.Thanks
Hi, thanks for watching. Well, with Tissot being part of the Swatch group, they stopped supplying parts to independent repair since 2015. If you’re looking for common replacement parts (winding stem, main spring, etc) you’re out of luck from most material houses as stock has dried up. You can still find on eBay at massively inflated prices. In the case of this watch, it was over $50 just for a new stem. So I found a 2nd had one and used a stem extensions. In the case of less common replacement parts you might be lucky as again in this case, the replacement escape wheel was available from Cousins for around £20 if memory serves. Your movement is very similar to the 784-2 I had here, if you figured out what is causing the issue on your movement you welcome to ask and I’ll see if I can help finding the part.
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker thanks for offer,I will come back to you after my watchmaker has been inside and if he cannot get replacement bits.Again thank you.
Incredible work! I never imagined you could fix some,thing that looked so broken.
Watch are really beautiful great little objects! I envy your skills 😆
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! You would be surprised what is possible with enough effort and yes, these tiny machines are fascinating. I’m constantly impressed by the engineering that went into creating them all those years ago
What's this watch worth
Wonderful video and great work!
Thank you my man! I did end up stealing your pin vice trick 🤣
Wonderful job you did bringing this ol' boy back life. Is that a rubber bushing you used to expand into the case by squishing it with the vise? I haven't seen that done before. Where do you get the bushings?
Thank you Denver! Those are just old poly bushes used from a glass fitting press. I used two that fit the top and bottom of the case snugly, perfect for use as spacers to clamp down the piece I’m working on.
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker That's a really inventive way to hold the case still but not causing more harm. I wonder if you had more of a squishy bushing if when you clamped it, it would expand and hold it that way as well. I see an opportunity here to make a sales-worthy quality devise. 🤔
Haha, very few ideas are original anymore. I saw someone use the technique before, although I’m racking my brain trying to remember where.
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker ah darn. Back to the old drawing board! Anyways, great job and thanks for the info. You have a happy new subscriber.
KiwiSeiko here great work the bearded one. Keep well from NZ
Thank you sir!
Name of the tool you are using to tighten the crown,please.
Hi, I’m not 100% sure what you mean but I suspect you referring to the pin vice used to hold the stem?
Incredible, miracle,awesome. Goog job!
Thank you, I’m glad you liked it!
🎼It's oh so quiet (shhh, shhh) it's oh so still (shhh, shhh)
Haha yeah man, I was giving the ASMR thing a try. Next time I'll add some music at the end. Or I'll do Voice Over again. I dunno, you'll have to subscribe to find out ;D
Common issue with escape wheel.!!
Heh, and it doesn’t have to be if people take more care when working on things. But, such is life
For a minute there I thought you're gonna miss a screw on the crown wheel. It was making me freak out, then you put the wheel bridge (guessing) on and I saw it had a screw hole at the same place and all was good in the world. I like the ones that comes with a righty loosy, lefty tighty screw more though.
Very nice, I have the same one, got it brand new ! Got it into salt water in Martinique, rinsed it within one hour, took it all apart a few years later and have it running eversince !
Great watch, nice video, thank you.
Lovely. What a transformation.
Thank you, I’m glad you liked it! More to come soon!
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Dankie seuna!
Brilliant content but no sound ?
Thanks my man, this one doesn’t have voice over. I went for the whole relaxing quiet vibe for this video
I'm working on one of these movements myself right now. It's nice seeing these older Tissots get some screen time!
What did you dip the balance spring in? 16:19
Hi, it's Bergeon B-Dip
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker Thanks
Nice job sir 👍
Thank you very much!
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very nice!
Thank you sir!
You have beautiful Seiko
nice watch repairing skills
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Thank you!
Beautiful work!! 👍
Very well done !
Wow what an Art 👍
Price
Hi, afraid it's not for sale. Thanks for looking!
Excellent work documented perfectly! (Some music is missing…)
Thank you!!! I was considering it towards the end, but maybe I should’ve added it. I’ll remember next time