I have to ask you; bearing in mind that the world is full of these crappy Timex movements from the 1970's, how much would you charge to do another one? or two, or a hundred? The current advice seems to be, fill it with lighter fuel and hope for the best.
Fantastic job. I have the same Mickey Mouse watch. I was lucky and did not have to take it totally apart, just a few surface parts and soaked in lighter fluid and lubricated it. That was about three years ago and it is still working great. I wind it once a month to keep the parts operational. Since then I have semi restored about 15 of the vintage timex manual marlins and automatic viscounts with the same movement. They are fantastic little movements that as they said at the time. " Takes a licken and keeps on ticken". Great video, I enjoyed watching it.
Excellent end result ! I have an earlier (1943 ?) version which needs a replacement balance spring. Needless to say, no one in the UK wants to touch it, and I can absolutely see why 😀 I would love to see a video of the original production process. I assume they used some sort of jig to hold everything in place before the screws were inserted.
They only have Germany stamped on the main plate no other markings on the box , they come up from time to time on ebay ,i think i only paid $145 from a guy in Poland. sorry i don't have more to tell you. If you search ebay just say german mainspring winders.
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That was my first watch i ever owned ! I overwound it ! Amazinngly i still have it 54 years later !
Thats great to hear !
Sandy will be so happy, nice work
Thank you!
I think she truly was.
I have to ask you; bearing in mind that the world is full of these crappy Timex movements from the 1970's, how much would you charge to do another one? or two, or a hundred?
The current advice seems to be, fill it with lighter fuel and hope for the best.
@@michaelbedford8017 Timex's manuals recommend limited disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, and relubrication.
Thank you for your comment, I only do this as a hobby so I’m not able to take on paid jobs.
Fantastic job. I have the same Mickey Mouse watch. I was lucky and did not have to take it totally apart, just a few surface parts and soaked in lighter fluid and lubricated it. That was about three years ago and it is still working great. I wind it once a month to keep the parts operational. Since then I have semi restored about 15 of the vintage timex manual marlins and automatic viscounts with the same movement. They are fantastic little movements that as they said at the time. " Takes a licken and keeps on ticken". Great video, I enjoyed watching it.
Thank you for the kind words,
Amazing job you did on that watch . I have to say that watch sure was a Mickey Mouse job ! 🤣
You got that right!
Great job! These Timex movements can be a pain.
thank you, it was not easy
Back in the 60s, my mother took my Mickey Mouse watch in for repair and it came back with one arm missing.
Too funny
Great job. You and Marshall are the best!!!☺
Wow, thanks!
Excellent end result ! I have an earlier (1943 ?) version which needs a replacement balance spring.
Needless to say, no one in the UK wants to touch it, and I can absolutely see why 😀
I would love to see a video of the original production process. I assume they used some sort of jig to hold everything in place before the screws were inserted.
they are hard to work on, and I know won't do another one anytime soon !
What’s the brand of your mainspring winder if you don’t mind me asking. Looks nice.
They only have Germany stamped on the main plate no other markings on the box , they come up from time to time on ebay ,i think i only paid $145 from a guy in Poland. sorry i don't have more to tell you. If you search ebay just say german mainspring winders.
@@WristwatchRescue Thanks!
Yes it can, but it would be a 'Mickey Mouse' job.
thank you for the fun comment