Remember to let me know if you are interested in a 'build along' live stream making the Da Vinci clock kit. Let me know your thoughts. The Amazon link to buy the Da Vinci clock kit is here: amzn.to/3k6XU1G
Hi Tommy, this is a very fascinating pocket watch and project. Thank you for sharing the strip down with us. I also need to start making watch wheels. Many thanks Mark Maddison, South Africa
there we are again. make it working again vs conservation. i would have done propably the same as you. i am quite impressed with your stock of replacement parts for verge escapement watches. greetings from switzerland.
The workmanship of those pillars is exquisite, and you clearly know exactly what you’re doing, I’m sure the watch will turn out even more beautiful when it’s finished.
Hi Tommy, Another good Vlog... Lots of what you talk about I don't actually understand but I feel sure with time (little pun there) I will learn more... Take care. Paul,,
Hi Active and Atom, thank you for the add, loved the disassembly and gathering of your replacement parts for the Verge and why it is called the Verge was fascinating to learn, we already belong to Reuben and we too loved his new location and plans moving in going forward, enjoyed today and thank you Tommy. We will add JPPalmer as well now. Lance & Patrick.
Loved the video, Tommy. It would be great to have more on the older verge watches. There is almost nothing else on youTube about working on these really old ones. I have several, including a big pre-1700 James Markwick movement with its original silver dial. It tries to run but has some serious wear on the centre wheel pinion. Another watch I have is one of those fake London watches with continental style balance cock with two feet. It has a worn ratchet pawl on the fusee great wheel so can't be wound at present, but is otherwise in fair shape and complete. At any rate, thanks for taking the time to upload your videos. Very inspiring.
Great video, keep them coming. Thanks for showing us the C7 mechanism, it makes sense now. That is a superb verge watch and I think it is perfectly acceptable to repair the watch to make it work well. After all watches and clocks are mechanical devices that wear out and a "dead" watch or clock is not a lot of use. Further you are repairing it using contemporary parts so it will be as near as is possible to original condition and will not be heavily modified.
That Verge.... what an absolutely beautiful movement! Thanks for sharing it's inner workings, that's the first time I've seen that kind of mechanism.... it would make for a truly entrancing item to have in a small display case (without it's silver case) so you could observe the amazing mechanical feat of it ticking over under that gorgeous filagree and watch the gears & tiny chain at work. It feels almost criminal to cover up that 18th century masterpiece of engineering.... lovely silver case or not! 👌
I'm really enjoying these Wednesday videos. The music box / typewriter sounds at the beginning are very nice. It's wonderful that you just happen to have lying around parts that fit a 250 year old watch.
Great stuff, Tommy - sometimes serendipity does happen, makes hoarding all those bits 'just in case' worthwhile (I'm guilty of the same affliction), because that missing tooth would have been a bugger to fix. Love those little boxes of spares - to die for! Looking forward to seeing the progress - lovely watch BTW.
I have an old J Fowle 6608 pocket watch ..don't have the winding key ..I think the chain is missing...have you seen one ? made in Grinstead UK don't know how old it is
There were several manufacturers of that era that made parts for watchmakers. We should not presume that everything in old watches was made by the maker.
It looks right to me. It was fairly common for watches to have either a retailers name or sometimes even the original owners name on the dial. There is certainly no evidence of it being a marriage.
Remember to let me know if you are interested in a 'build along' live stream making the Da Vinci clock kit. Let me know your thoughts.
The Amazon link to buy the Da Vinci clock kit is here: amzn.to/3k6XU1G
Good afternoon all right, I need a 9.35 mm fusee flag movement, I can't find it anywhere, would you have one to sell me?, Thank you.
Thanks Tommy. Great workmanship.
I can’t believe that people have the opportunity to restore and fix old pocket watches like these. What a beautiful 18th century pocket watch
修表太棒了,师傅太神了!
Thanks for the video…I always love them!
Brilliant video Tommy. Thanks for the shoutout! Thanks for sharing an early verge watch with the world. Stoked on that worm fit.
Cheers,
Reuben
Thanks Reuben!
I've never worked on a verge but find them so intriguing. Such craftsmanship and artistry.
Hi Tommy, this is a very fascinating pocket watch and project. Thank you for sharing the strip down with us. I also need to start making watch wheels. Many thanks Mark Maddison, South Africa
That is quite possibly the most beautiful mechanical contrivance on Earth.
Great video thanks. Particularly useful as I've just bought my first verge watch, hopefully without as many issues 🤞
there we are again. make it working again vs conservation. i would have done propably the same as you. i am quite impressed with your stock of replacement parts for verge escapement watches. greetings from switzerland.
The workmanship of those pillars is exquisite, and you clearly know exactly what you’re doing, I’m sure the watch will turn out even more beautiful when it’s finished.
I liked the video so much I bought 3.
Great content, thank you
That watch is absolutely gorgeous.
It really is. I love the balance cock fretwork and engraving.
Hi Tommy,
Another good Vlog... Lots of what you talk about I don't actually understand but I feel sure with time (little pun there) I will learn more...
Take care.
Paul,,
Ha ha, you don't need to understand it for find it interesting. Thanks for the views.
Wow what a time piece you purchased. Looking forward to the restoration on this one. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Hi Active and Atom, thank you for the add, loved the disassembly and gathering of your replacement parts for the Verge and why it is called the Verge was fascinating to learn, we already belong to Reuben and we too loved his new location and plans moving in going forward, enjoyed today and thank you Tommy. We will add JPPalmer as well now. Lance & Patrick.
Great stuff. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for the stickers!
Loved the video, Tommy. It would be great to have more on the older verge watches. There is almost nothing else on youTube about working on these really old ones. I have several, including a big pre-1700 James Markwick movement with its original silver dial. It tries to run but has some serious wear on the centre wheel pinion. Another watch I have is one of those fake London watches with continental style balance cock with two feet. It has a worn ratchet pawl on the fusee great wheel so can't be wound at present, but is otherwise in fair shape and complete. At any rate, thanks for taking the time to upload your videos. Very inspiring.
Absolutely riveting video, thank you. I looked around for a video of the re-assembly but did not find one, I´d be grateful for a link if there is one.
Great video, keep them coming. Thanks for showing us the C7 mechanism, it makes sense now. That is a superb verge watch and I think it is perfectly acceptable to repair the watch to make it work well. After all watches and clocks are mechanical devices that wear out and a "dead" watch or clock is not a lot of use. Further you are repairing it using contemporary parts so it will be as near as is possible to original condition and will not be heavily modified.
Thanks very much. Glad the C7 bit was useful.
That Verge.... what an absolutely beautiful movement! Thanks for sharing it's inner workings, that's the first time I've seen that kind of mechanism.... it would make for a truly entrancing item to have in a small display case (without it's silver case) so you could observe the amazing mechanical feat of it ticking over under that gorgeous filagree and watch the gears & tiny chain at work. It feels almost criminal to cover up that 18th century masterpiece of engineering.... lovely silver case or not! 👌
I'm really enjoying these Wednesday videos. The music box / typewriter sounds at the beginning are very nice. It's wonderful that you just happen to have lying around parts that fit a 250 year old watch.
That’s great to hear, thank you. The irony is that parts for a 250 year old watch are easier to find than parts for a modern Swiss watch!
I watch your videos in awe of your skill and knowledge. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, you are very kind.
Another great video Tommy, stunning watch hard to believe its 1772 and the history behind it
Excellent stuff. I really do hope you do a video on fixing the great wheel teeth
Thanks Tommy. Excellent content as always.
Much appreciated!
Just subscribed and linked, maybe I'll learn something I'd love to work on clocks and pocket watches.
Thanks very much, welcome on board!
A parts watch in the scheme of things
Thank you for sharing this video it was very interesting.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great stuff, Tommy - sometimes serendipity does happen, makes hoarding all those bits 'just in case' worthwhile (I'm guilty of the same affliction), because that missing tooth would have been a bugger to fix. Love those little boxes of spares - to die for! Looking forward to seeing the progress - lovely watch BTW.
The silly thing is I havee far more chance of finding a part for a 249 year old watch than a modern swiss watch. All in the name of progress!
this guys so good
Thanks.
I have an old J Fowle 6608 pocket watch ..don't have the winding key ..I think the chain is missing...have you seen one ?
made in Grinstead UK don't know how old it is
There were several manufacturers of that era that made parts for watchmakers. We should not presume that everything in old watches was made by the maker.
I've heard its bad to touch a verge fusee without gloves because it can cause rust/oxidization on the movement, how true is that?
Does the mercury ever wear out the glass vial going back and forth?
What is the best way to remove soft solder from gold or silver?
How much did the pocket watch cost?
Clock kit not available
OK !
Thanks.
Why hide all that beauty with a case!!!
The name on the dial does not match the name engraved on the movement. Perhaps wedding bells are appropriate :)
Or its the name of the customer as was common
It looks right to me. It was fairly common for watches to have either a retailers name or sometimes even the original owners name on the dial. There is certainly no evidence of it being a marriage.
He wasted 3 min tzlking about nothing