Beautiful work, and you did a lovely job with the filming too! It's always a pleasure to see these wonderful old American pocket watches brought back to life -- they're truly gems of a bygone era. Looking forward to the next one! 🙏
Im absolutely loving this series. Ive been interested in watches for about 7 years now. My grandfather used to do a bit of watch repair and I've been tinkering and studying some of his donor watches. Been looking to learn more. I havent been able to find anyone to teach me so these videos are great
Thanks for the tip on the oil purchase, it just saved me a small fortune and when you're first starting out on this hobby it can get quite expensive getting all the equipment together. Now I need to get the courage to start on my first practice movement. :-)
I am so glad this was helpful! This hobby CAN get expensive, so it is always important for us hobbyists to share tips and helpful info with each other! I learn many things from the comments and am so glad people take time to share! I recommend getting an inexpensive movement for your first project. Enjoy!
I could see the pallet fork moving at 24:50 before you put the balance in. Lol All good. Nice video. I always take auto focus off, then you wont have the camera fight to focus all the time. Justa friendly tip. Cheers
For a search magnet, I use a harbor freight magnet that you use to hold tools. It is a long strip. I mounted it to a piece of wood and added a wood dowel as a handle. drag it across the floor and usually it finds parts you lost weeks ago but not what you are currently looking for.
Nice work. I am working on the same model Hamilton. I had to replace a lower balance jewel that was cracked. I found a replacement on Cas-ker. One thing I do differently is assemble the train and make sure it all spins freely before installing the pallet.
I Google how to oil a pocket watch. And got your video amazing.The amazing the Hamilton watch I have is almost identical to the one you're working on.I've been in the antique business for Most of my life and enjoy anything related to old items. I have several old watches, but this is one of the nicer ones. On the inside of the back, it says. The nameH DUANES SEDALIA MO. Where I was born and live. There are a couple dates engraved.2 22 17. Also a larger one nineteen fifty seven. I have a naturaL 22:42 GRIFF SENSE. Is so I understand many things That are Mechanical. Imprinted are warranted for 20 years. B andB 2101987 Then there are several other engraved numbers and letters. Watching you was so amazing. Thank you again
Thanks for sharing. I agree, the end result of the assembly and oiling need NOT be a success in that the watch runs perfectly or even at all for the video to be valid. Nice job, and very nice watch.. Separate setting levers of course were common on railroad watches because having the proper time was so important for the person working on the railroad that they could NOT take a chance that the time would accidentally be changed during the winding process.
After reading your comment, I did the research and see why I struggle with this so much. The collar should be on the other end - actually there should be TWO lock collars on it, to help hold the winding shaft in place snugly, to provide precise control during winding. Thank you so much for sharing! As a hobbyist, I share what I have experienced, but am so happy to learn new things!
To find parts i use a bergeon sheet with magnets, made for the purpose, if that fails i send in the robot wacuumer, it usually finds the little bugger, sometime it finds a part from an erlier drop😂
Beautiful work, and you did a lovely job with the filming too! It's always a pleasure to see these wonderful old American pocket watches brought back to life -- they're truly gems of a bygone era. Looking forward to the next one! 🙏
Thanks for your encouragement! I DO like bringing these old watches back to life! I am hoping that more and more people will want to do the same!
Im absolutely loving this series. Ive been interested in watches for about 7 years now. My grandfather used to do a bit of watch repair and I've been tinkering and studying some of his donor watches.
Been looking to learn more. I havent been able to find anyone to teach me so these videos are great
That’s fantastic to hear keep up the studying.
Thanks for the tip on the oil purchase, it just saved me a small fortune and when you're first starting out on this hobby it can get quite expensive getting all the equipment together. Now I need to get the courage to start on my first practice movement. :-)
I am so glad this was helpful! This hobby CAN get expensive, so it is always important for us hobbyists to share tips and helpful info with each other! I learn many things from the comments and am so glad people take time to share! I recommend getting an inexpensive movement for your first project. Enjoy!
I have several antique part watches.I've been in the antique business for fifty years
I'm not in it for the money
Several antique pocket watches
70 years old, it's too late for me to. Advance I just love to look and learn
Another great video, keep em coming. Thank you from Norway.
Nice work. Very relaxing and informative video, thanks for uploading.
Love it, I cannot wait to get started on my pocket watch movements, inspirational!
Thank you! Can't wait to watch your video of it!
GOOD VIDEO - THANKYOU. YOU DID EXTREMELY WELL WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHY
Thank you for the encouragement!
This is a great video, and great explanation of the steps you are taking. Thank you!
Thanks for the comment. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Nice restore, nice watch.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
I could see the pallet fork moving at 24:50 before you put the balance in. Lol
All good.
Nice video.
I always take auto focus off, then you wont have the camera fight to focus all the time.
Justa friendly tip.
Cheers
Good tips! Thanks for the catch, I didn't see that I had accidentally reversed the video steps! I will watch more closely in future!
Not a criticism at all.
I like your videos.
For a search magnet, I use a harbor freight magnet that you use to hold tools. It is a long strip. I mounted it to a piece of wood and added a wood dowel as a handle. drag it across the floor and usually it finds parts you lost weeks ago but not what you are currently looking for.
Thanks for this great idea!
First time watching the video, sir, and around 22:00 work for word I said it right along with you about scooting the magnet across the floor.
That magnet is a lifesaver!
great job im impressed
Nice work. I am working on the same model Hamilton. I had to replace a lower balance jewel that was cracked. I found a replacement on Cas-ker. One thing I do differently is assemble the train and make sure it all spins freely before installing the pallet.
Nice work , i like looking at your videos
I Google how to oil a pocket watch. And got your video amazing.The amazing the Hamilton watch I have is almost identical to the one you're working on.I've been in the antique business for Most of my life and enjoy anything related to old items. I have several old watches, but this is one of the nicer ones.
On the inside of the back, it says. The nameH DUANES SEDALIA MO. Where I was born and live. There are a couple dates engraved.2 22 17. Also a larger one nineteen fifty seven. I have a naturaL 22:42 GRIFF SENSE. Is so I understand many things That are Mechanical. Imprinted are warranted for 20 years. B andB 2101987 Then there are several other engraved numbers and letters. Watching you was so amazing. Thank you again
That’s fantastic thanks for the comment. It’s amazing that these watches are still running and keeping time.
Another awesome presentation. Thank you !!!!
Thanks for sharing. I agree, the end result of the assembly and oiling need NOT be a success in that the watch runs perfectly or even at all for the video to be valid. Nice job, and very nice watch.. Separate setting levers of course were common on railroad watches because having the proper time was so important for the person working on the railroad that they could NOT take a chance that the time would accidentally be changed during the winding process.
Well said!
How do you know which direction to fit the mainspring into the barrel? Is it possible to fit it upside down?
Can you drop a link to where to buy those vials caps of oil and grease please
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I'm thinking the collar on the main spring winder is at the wrong end and intended to keep the shaft from moving away from the hub side of the tool.
After reading your comment, I did the research and see why I struggle with this so much. The collar should be on the other end - actually there should be TWO lock collars on it, to help hold the winding shaft in place snugly, to provide precise control during winding. Thank you so much for sharing! As a hobbyist, I share what I have experienced, but am so happy to learn new things!
No Worries we're all in this together. Let me know if you are looking for another collar. Four eyes are better then two
@@w4447 Thank you!!
what oil did you use for lubricating the mainspring?
I use clock oil for the mainspring lubricant.
@@myhobbiesarenotcheap a specific oil or a generic clock oil?
What does it cost to have a watch serviced / cleaned
I would join some of the watch repair Facebook groups and ask them I just work on my own.
beautiful work! what's your fee to service this watch?
Sorry I just service my own watches.
@@myhobbiesarenotcheap ok. Thank you 😊
To find parts i use a bergeon sheet with magnets, made for the purpose, if that fails i send in the robot wacuumer, it usually finds the little bugger, sometime it finds a part from an erlier drop😂
I never thought of using the vac. i will try it out...Thanks
@@myhobbiesarenotcheap and a tip more
I Use a small neodynium magnet, to find the part, among the “rubble” then demagnetize it
Is it single roller 974 ?
This is a single roller watch.