Really appreciate all of your videos from the 🇺🇸 People like you taking time to share your knowledge is so helpful man. We live in such a great, yet under appreciated time where people can share their knowledge from anywhere in the world. Just wanted to say thanks 🙏
Cousins has downloadable PDF catalog sections by caliber or height for Ronda and DCN staffs. I have given up ever finding reasonably priced book versions of these catalogs.
I use Ranfft watches archives, and later I try to find Ronda pieces with a little library I have at home, but many of the books are very expensive. Watchmaking is all expensive XD. Great video I have to start to change balance staffs, but I'm a coward.
Unfortunately, it seems that the good Dr. Ranfft may have died earlier in the year. Presently it looks like his site is gone for all intents and purposes. At least it was when I checked a couple of days ago. I hope it comes back somehow, as it really was a very handy resource Dr. Ranfft provided. RIP, Dr. Roland Ranfft.
I have heard that some watchmakers are opting to re-pivot staffs, especially on calibers that make dependable parts a difficult find. Granted, I am talking pocket watches, where the staffs are considerably larger than wrist watches. It's amazing that it can be done, no matter what size the watch is. BTW, another resource book that can be valuable is the Paulson Master Key catalog. It helps identify movements from the bridge side, where you can ID w/o removing the dial. FWIW, the Movado 480 looks very different from the Zenith, IIRC. I'll have to take another look at the video where Kalle takes it apart. Cheers.
I opened a Clinton tank watch from the early to mid fifties. The balance is broken and the movement says Clinton Essex 17j. Nothing else Swiss and Cxh. I found your video very very helpful. I guess I'm off to find a balance. Round 19mm. I guess it's a Schild, I'll have to do more investigation. I also opened a ladies tiny mid fifties Bulova with four little diamonds. It said 17 but someone had put a high grade six jewel quartz movement in it. What a surprise. Thanks for the tutorial and I've liked and subscribed.
kalle i just want to say that 3 years ago i subscribe on your channel end seens then i watched all lessons probably million times end now i open my small work shop 90% based on your lessons end videos end am doing pretty ok so just want say thankyou maestro ❤❤❤✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽P.s your love end excitement is beautiful ✌️
I’m almost moved to tears, thank you so much for kind words. I fully believe in our endeavour, not an easy job but absolutely the best in the world! 💪🍀
Excellent video as always Kalle! I was not aware of the staff catalogues and also learned there was a newer printing of the Bestfit catalogue than what I have😊
Thanks Kalle as ever for such an invaluable stream. Your information is so helpful to me as an amateur watch repairer. Kind Regards, Simon in Falmouth, Cornwall.
Now we know why it was such a beautiful movement inside it's a Movado I love their old movements from what I understood they ran neck-and-neck with Rolex
Another good low-budget alternative to the Feintaster (on ebay they go for more than the current price at cousins...) are thickness gauges that are used for measuring paper, leather etc.. Use a diamond file to cut out a small piece of one of the anvils for measuring the length of balance staffs like Kalle shows in this excellent video.
Thanks Kalle. It was very interesting. Maybe you have worked with a Halsa 25 jewels watch cal. F690. I can remove caliber from the watch. As I understand, he has to take it out from the bottom. The screws are loose, I took everything off, and the caliber doesn't even move.
Great video. I love watch part research more than working on watches. The preferred measuring device on eBay is pushing $300.00 - $600.00 US most days. Thanks for showing the Best fit catalog. Mine are from 1959 and I was wondering how far they went and now I know. The other books are cool as well, I will look for them. I have the 2001 Ebauches SA catalogs and they are great as well. I think this was one of the top videos for me. If I did have the chance to visit your shop, I would spend all my time looking at how you maintained, aquired and organized your parts.
JKA Feintasters are still being made. I got a new one for something around 300 GBP shipped, which (like you mentioned) is about as low as typical used eBay prices.
Fantastic video! Question- Why would these parts still be available? Did they make an abundance of them for repair stock back when these old watches were made? In other words, is it often that you locate a part in a book, only to find that it is no longer available? Thank you
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What would we do without you. Really appreciated. All this information we get from you..
Really appreciate all of your videos from the 🇺🇸
People like you taking time to share your knowledge is so helpful man. We live in such a great, yet under appreciated time where people can share their knowledge from anywhere in the world. Just wanted to say thanks 🙏
Thanks Kalle. Top tip. I'm gonna look for these books, cause I feel I'm really close now to do a balance staff change in one of my next projects.👍
Cousins has downloadable PDF catalog sections by caliber or height for Ronda and DCN staffs. I have given up ever finding reasonably priced book versions of these catalogs.
I use Ranfft watches archives, and later I try to find Ronda pieces with a little library I have at home, but many of the books are very expensive. Watchmaking is all expensive XD. Great video I have to start to change balance staffs, but I'm a coward.
Unfortunately, it seems that the good Dr. Ranfft may have died earlier in the year. Presently it looks like his site is gone for all intents and purposes. At least it was when I checked a couple of days ago. I hope it comes back somehow, as it really was a very handy resource Dr. Ranfft provided. RIP, Dr. Roland Ranfft.
A truly great teacher!! so solid, clear and methodical, the best ...
Very helpful, thanks! I just bought a tatty copy of a Bestfit catalogue while I watched this.
Amazing to see your process and to have access to this kind of information. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I have heard that some watchmakers are opting to re-pivot staffs, especially on calibers that make dependable parts a difficult find. Granted, I am talking pocket watches, where the staffs are considerably larger than wrist watches. It's amazing that it can be done, no matter what size the watch is. BTW, another resource book that can be valuable is the Paulson Master Key catalog. It helps identify movements from the bridge side, where you can ID w/o removing the dial. FWIW, the Movado 480 looks very different from the Zenith, IIRC. I'll have to take another look at the video where Kalle takes it apart. Cheers.
I opened a Clinton tank watch from the early to mid fifties. The balance is broken and the movement says Clinton Essex 17j. Nothing else Swiss and Cxh. I found your video very very helpful. I guess I'm off to find a balance. Round 19mm. I guess it's a Schild, I'll have to do more investigation. I also opened a ladies tiny mid fifties Bulova with four little diamonds. It said 17 but someone had put a high grade six jewel quartz movement in it. What a surprise. Thanks for the tutorial and I've liked and subscribed.
Nice demonstration of cross reference process. Great detective work. That is a Beautiful Watch. Thanks for the encouragement. Good Fortunes 🫡
Thats the BEST most valuable training clip EVER -Doing 20+ repair and never saw this method
kalle i just want to say that 3 years ago i subscribe on your channel end seens then i watched all lessons probably million times end now i open my small work shop 90% based on your lessons end videos end am doing pretty ok so just want say thankyou maestro ❤❤❤✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽P.s your love end excitement is beautiful ✌️
I’m almost moved to tears, thank you so much for kind words. I fully believe in our endeavour, not an easy job but absolutely the best in the world! 💪🍀
I like that parts tray.
Such a great teacher, every stream professional and detailed.Thank you for all your efforts to help keeping this beautiful profession alive.
weer bedank voor de gratis leer uurtje waardeer dit enorm bedankt kalle !!
As always - amazing content and this episode is true gold!
Thanks Kalle, very instructive and useful information
Very informative!
Glad you think so!
thanks for sharing your knowledge
Excellent video as always Kalle!
I was not aware of the staff catalogues and also learned there was a newer printing of the Bestfit catalogue than what I have😊
Hi Kalle 👋
Fantastic information, Thank you so much for sharing 👌
Really useful, thanks Kalle
Amazing these parts are still available. Learning so much from you,
Thank you.
I appreciate you. Thank you
Thanks Kalle as ever for such an invaluable stream. Your information is so helpful to me as an amateur watch repairer. Kind Regards, Simon in Falmouth, Cornwall.
So cool !
Many thanks Kalle! Invaluable information for us all!!
That Feintaster micrometer, you'd be lucky to find for $500. I'd have one myself if they could be had for only $150.
Thanks so much
Amazing information
Thank you boss😂
That's very helpful information! Thank you again, Kalle!
Great video, thanks, helps me in my restoration of a similar movement 🙂
Excellent detective work! Fun....
An excellent informative vid Kalle. Thank you for your time and knowledge. 👍👍
Thank you! Very informative
Amazing. Truly amazing.
Thanks Kalle for this info.
Dankjewel, educatief en inspirerend
Many thanks! Very usefull information
Now we know why it was such a beautiful movement inside it's a Movado I love their old movements from what I understood they ran neck-and-neck with Rolex
Another good low-budget alternative to the Feintaster (on ebay they go for more than the current price at cousins...) are thickness gauges that are used for measuring paper, leather etc.. Use a diamond file to cut out a small piece of one of the anvils for measuring the length of balance staffs like Kalle shows in this excellent video.
Thank you
very helpful ...cheers
28:15 the feintaster are going for $500-$650 USD now 🙈🥺
I got really lucky and got mine for $450 last year
Thanks Kalle. It was very interesting.
Maybe you have worked with a Halsa 25 jewels watch cal. F690. I can remove caliber from the watch. As I understand, he has to take it out from the bottom. The screws are loose, I took everything off, and the caliber doesn't even move.
Great video. I love watch part research more than working on watches. The preferred measuring device on eBay is pushing $300.00 - $600.00 US most days. Thanks for showing the Best fit catalog. Mine are from 1959 and I was wondering how far they went and now I know. The other books are cool as well, I will look for them. I have the 2001 Ebauches SA catalogs and they are great as well. I think this was one of the top videos for me. If I did have the chance to visit your shop, I would spend all my time looking at how you maintained, aquired and organized your parts.
JKA Feintasters are still being made. I got a new one for something around 300 GBP shipped, which (like you mentioned) is about as low as typical used eBay prices.
Fantastic video! Question- Why would these parts still be available? Did they make an abundance of them for repair stock back when these old watches were made? In other words, is it often that you locate a part in a book, only to find that it is no longer available? Thank you
I happens regularly that Parts are no longer available, than we have to make them ourselves. Best wishes! Kalle
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Somehow i'm sympathetic to the Movado 420 movement. Any chance to find one for 69 bucks?
Watchmaker VAN de Netherlands.....??????