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I am impressed, I once did a minuscule beat adjustment on a 7S26C and it caused a noisy beat never to be recovered. Problems are you cannot buy genuine balance spring assemblies & escape levers so this watch is scrap and I've learnt to live with how they operate ex 🏭 factory and enjoy as you need way more watch making skills than a hobbyist could ever learn when unexpected things happen. So you that have skills & knowledge 👏 you are amazing!
I am aiming to get a "big" Seiko at some point, I abs adore my little 7009-3100 I bought for a pound but I do like heavy big watches as well. I find your vids refreshing in that you own your mistakes and take it in your stride, when I was putting together my other 090 Amphibia, being a noob myself I was faced with the problem that I couldn't put one of the hands on and had to watch videos to ascertain I had mislaid the canon pinion and that heart stopping moment trying to find another 2209 movement in my scrap movements tub and I found one right at the bottom phew...
My 7009-3100 has a lovely day date operation, clicks over on each one after the other with a lovely firm snick, no dawdling or partial's but a clean crisp advance every time :)
Loving your videos, Mike!! Enjoy your banter and the fact that you show your omission errors. I have the 7S26 movement in my Seiko...but, right now I wouldn't dare take it apart because reassembly would be my failing grace!
Very good video as usual. It's good to see the mistakes as well because these are probably areas where we will also make mistakes. Many thanks and keep it up please!
Very good and no shame in forgetting a part, I mean, I've never done that of course, ahem, shuffles off to the side. 😁 I don't think you're alone there. I'm sure most of us have done it. Another nice result and that's what matters.
I love your work!! Been waiting and then two vids come along at once just like busses. Apart from I can't see me waiting for a bus for a while. Haha damnation to that covid 19.
Just uploading my latest watch vid, my daughters think it is quite amusing lol Trying to show how getting the right strap or bracelet really brings a watch to life :) Tomorrow is getting the minute and second hand fitted to my other Vostok Amphibia, its a set of custom "paddle" hands with bright blue superluminova and still to get that damned balance assy in as I keep misaligning the little driving stone on the underside of the wheel lol
AV Cuber haha thanks . It’s not easy as the camera is where my head should be. I am hoping to film something good soon but as it will be my first attempt in such a movement filming makes it even more scary
@@MyRetroWatches I tried filming with the camera at the other side but then my hands would show up upside down and it as a little weird I also tried filming from above but most of it was just hair... 😂 No watch repair on my channel anytime soon 😅
I liked how ya removed the jewels 💎 (rubies) from a watch on one ☝️ of your videos. I understand them breaking, but they were probably worn out anyway. The width of the new jewels 💎 were not the same as the old ones. As the years went by, the standards were no longer the same. Ya probably had to sand the new jewels 💎 to the same width as the old ones. I just hope ya got the sizing fixed before ya broke the old jewels 💎. Your friend, Jeff.
Looks as if you have the 'ribbed' finger cots. Didn't see them on the Cousins site, presumably you can buy them from the horologists 'specialist' sites...?
pinchnsqueal for me without any problems or filming . 15 minutes to disassemble , hour in the cleaning machine . Rebuild 1 hour max. Regulating 10-30 minutes
Sir you did not show building this step by step. During oiling process movement was in running condition. how to start and how did all such tiny parts were joined and it was not shown. can you reconsider this video for remaking in detail, please.
Matt Pedwell thanks, it’s a trait of habit I guess. Generally I have found with these type of videos people to follow along so they would potentially make the same errors .
Why in the world wouldn't you at least edit the video to warn people that you were making a mistake and then show the mistake?? I can appreciate you showing that you aren't perfect, but now iv almost broken my day wheel because I followed your incorrect instructions.. thanks...
@@MyRetroWatches Appreciate it.. and will do. I enjoy your videos as they are helpful, just frustrating as I'm sure you can understand lol keep it up and looking forward to more videos. Cheers.
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You can make a one off/ monthy donation here in only one click: www.buymeacoffee.com/MyRetroWatches
If you would like to purchase any tools & equipment then please see my Amazon affiliate & eBay (I do earn a small commission from any sales.) Thank you.
Link: Link: myretrowatches.co.uk/tool-sale-links/
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I love that you show your mistakes. Makes me feel less frustrated when I make the same mistakes.
Seriously, Mike. Your content is great. You're too self-critical. Keep them coming mate.
Great video Mike, no apology is needed, keep up the good work on this channel.
I love watching your videos it has got me very interested in taking up this hobby
I am impressed, I once did a minuscule beat adjustment on a 7S26C and it caused a noisy beat never to be recovered. Problems are you cannot buy genuine balance spring assemblies & escape levers so this watch is scrap and I've learnt to live with how they operate ex 🏭 factory and enjoy as you need way more watch making skills than a hobbyist could ever learn when unexpected things happen. So you that have skills & knowledge 👏 you are amazing!
Thank you. There is a good chance you can buy a genuine balance all be it from a broken watch here: speedtimerkollektion.com/
Brilliant as ever. Just repaired and rebuilt my first 7s26. Couldn't have done it without you. Thanks
I am aiming to get a "big" Seiko at some point, I abs adore my little 7009-3100 I bought for a pound but I do like heavy big watches as well. I find your vids refreshing in that you own your mistakes and take it in your stride, when I was putting together my other 090 Amphibia, being a noob myself I was faced with the problem that I couldn't put one of the hands on and had to watch videos to ascertain I had mislaid the canon pinion and that heart stopping moment trying to find another 2209 movement in my scrap movements tub and I found one right at the bottom phew...
My 7009-3100 has a lovely day date operation, clicks over on each one after the other with a lovely firm snick, no dawdling or partial's but a clean crisp advance every time :)
This channel is so good, greetings from Mexico
Leonardo Castillo thank you .
Loving your videos, Mike!! Enjoy your banter and the fact that you show your omission errors. I have the 7S26 movement in my Seiko...but, right now I wouldn't dare take it apart because reassembly would be my failing grace!
Very good video as usual. It's good to see the mistakes as well because these are probably areas where we will also make mistakes. Many thanks and keep it up please!
Very good and no shame in forgetting a part, I mean, I've never done that of course, ahem, shuffles off to the side. 😁 I don't think you're alone there. I'm sure most of us have done it. Another nice result and that's what matters.
spidiq8 thanks Che
Great job 👍
I love your work!! Been waiting and then two vids come along at once just like busses. Apart from I can't see me waiting for a bus for a while. Haha damnation to that covid 19.
jeb 1967 thank you. Hope to be filming as much as I can during lockdown
Just uploading my latest watch vid, my daughters think it is quite amusing lol Trying to show how getting the right strap or bracelet really brings a watch to life :) Tomorrow is getting the minute and second hand fitted to my other Vostok Amphibia, its a set of custom "paddle" hands with bright blue superluminova and still to get that damned balance assy in as I keep misaligning the little driving stone on the underside of the wheel lol
I have s bssic SNZJ1 7S36 csliber. Quite a basic workhorse movt.
Awesome video! I will never understand how you can work and film at the same time 🤔
AV Cuber haha thanks . It’s not easy as the camera is where my head should be.
I am hoping to film something good soon but as it will be my first attempt in such a movement filming makes it even more scary
@@MyRetroWatches I tried filming with the camera at the other side but then my hands would show up upside down and it as a little weird
I also tried filming from above but most of it was just hair... 😂 No watch repair on my channel anytime soon 😅
I liked how ya removed the jewels 💎 (rubies) from a watch on one ☝️ of your videos. I understand them breaking, but they were probably worn out anyway. The width of the new jewels 💎 were not the same as the old ones. As the years went by, the standards were no longer the same. Ya probably had to sand the new jewels 💎 to the same width as the old ones. I just hope ya got the sizing fixed before ya broke the old jewels 💎. Your friend, Jeff.
You should have polished the bezel when you had the old paint off would look even better with the new paint.
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Looks as if you have the 'ribbed' finger cots. Didn't see them on the Cousins site, presumably you can buy them from the horologists 'specialist' sites...?
Steve Speck hi Steve, no I just buy them from eBay bag of 100 for very little money .
How many hours do you think you would typically have in a basic seiko movement like this?
pinchnsqueal for me without any problems or filming . 15 minutes to disassemble , hour in the cleaning machine . Rebuild 1 hour max. Regulating 10-30 minutes
Lovrly seeing this don completely snf correctly. Afraid, though, it doesn't allow for much faith in my local repair shop.
Sir you did not show building this step by step. During oiling process movement was in running condition. how to start and how did all such tiny parts were joined and it was not shown. can you reconsider this video for remaking in detail, please.
Please stop apologising we all make mistakes that’s why they fit erasers on pencils 👍
Matt Pedwell thanks, it’s a trait of habit I guess. Generally I have found with these type of videos people to follow along so they would potentially make the same errors .
Why in the world wouldn't you at least edit the video to warn people that you were making a mistake and then show the mistake?? I can appreciate you showing that you aren't perfect, but now iv almost broken my day wheel because I followed your incorrect instructions.. thanks...
My apologies. I’d always suggest watching the tutorial in its entirety before trying something like this yourself.
@@MyRetroWatches Appreciate it.. and will do. I enjoy your videos as they are helpful, just frustrating as I'm sure you can understand lol keep it up and looking forward to more videos. Cheers.
Again sorry about this . The 7S26 series I did is practically the same movement other than a small jewel plate