Re: the videography -- looks perfectly fine to me. It's understandable that angles may not always be ideal, but that doesn't make much difference as long as focus is usually good, as yours certainly is. I like your straightforward and friendly approach. Glad to see another video after a brief absence!
Wow Adam, what a beautiful watch and you're right, those panda dials are stunning. Love the new angle. I like overhead views too because it gives a nice relational view of where parts sit. The airbrushing of the hands was really nice, felt like i was watching a car get repainted! Great job!
Another great video Adam, thanks for sharing! And I think your above view is just fine! No need to spend the money on expensive lenses if something you already have is working just fine!
Nice bit of demuppeting on that watch. One of the reasons why I don't try to repair but I still love watching something like this being brought back. And the camera work is looking great in my opinion.
Super transformation. Love the new camera footage. Really gives your production that professional touch. Man, that thing was beat to all heck on the inside. Gorgeous strap, perfect match. Nice work on the hands.
That movement looked like it was pieced together from parts out of some guys parts jar. That’s the only explanation I can think of why some of it was scratched up
From the paint on the hands and the scratches on almost every part of the movement, this is clearly a movement/watch that was cobbled together with parts of different movements that were probably inside one or more parts containers... I have seen similar damage on the parts on several watches I serviced: Landeron movements were made in the thousands, were relativevely cheap movements (compared to Valjouxs and the such) and you can find parts online easily. A fully original movement (with all parts belonging to the same watch) is hard to find, honestly.
You're probably right. The work was poorly done, and the movement was likely pieced together. At least we were able to make a good looking and wearable watch out of it.
Great job as usual Adam, and aside from the cosmetic damage and the mishandling of some of the parts by the previous watchmaker, it could have gone far worse! The end result looks fantastic.
If I worked on it I’m pretty sure I could successfully scratch it up at least that bad! But Hoping to get better! Thats one of the reasons I’m a subscriber and love your posts! You’re an amazing teacher and I’m sure I’m speaking for many when I say I (we) appreciate you!
Thank you Adam. Commentary adds to the overall effect. Camera angles are excellent. Like others, I base a lot of my own practices on your methods. Helped me greatly.
Really great videos, useful voice over and fun to hear you also enjoy doing the voice overs. Keep making these nice videos and good new camera work from above!
I loved this video! I love your insights and observations on this process every time. The top-down view is great, I didn't feel there was any detriment to your setup with your microscope. ~13:35 Geez! I didn't know balance bridge screws had a torque spec! That looked WAY overtight. (I also remembered the name of the part without a reference. That's a first for me.) ~20:30 Any time you share something that helps avoid the pinging of a spring it makes for great viewing. It's gonna help me avoid the problem if I ever find myself dealing with the situation, and I've now seen how the solution works. ~26:40 Why do you hate us? LOL, I cringed hard on that! Thanks again for all you do.
I'd also suggest taking a loupe and a flashlight with you to check over the watches if the lighting is bad . A LOT can be hidden if the seller knows that the light isn't good where they set up to sell .
Another great informative video Adam, thanks! The camera work is exceptional. Very nice watch, however, I must admit I am not a chronograph fan, I bought a plastic Swatch chrono at the Zurich airport in the early 80's. Never liked it. I guess I am a old school 3 hander with date kind of guy. But I really enjoyed this full length project. I watch and enjoy several watch RUclips channels, but yours is my favorite. Thanks again.
Nice bit of Travis pickin’…I’m a big Jerry Reed fan/player…Manchester,UK…my middle name is Chester,after Chet Atkins…my dad is a massive fan !…keep on pickin’
Nice to see a Felca. I like the Felca / Titoni brand, but theyre not seen much in the UK and US. Theyre still going under the Titoni brand, and stil independent.
You're right. That was definately done, but I need to get better at remembering to record things like that. I get so focused while working on the watch that sometimes I may forget to hit 'record'. The same thing was done with the crown tube installation. I only realized I forgot to record that part after it had been done. I'll try to make a conscious effort to get better at those things.
Hi Adam, I'm sorry to say but from the images and details, you were fooled with this watch. First the second and minute hands with a kind of paint and at the end after 1:11:10 seconds when you place the two small hands you can clearly see a poorly painted dial with paint above the hour markers. It's a shame, it was an unfair exchange for Seiko. Your videos are always an inspiration to me and I also don't like being fooled. It was worth it for the attention and care you always put into your work. Well done. Best regards.
Re: the videography -- looks perfectly fine to me. It's understandable that angles may not always be ideal, but that doesn't make much difference as long as focus is usually good, as yours certainly is. I like your straightforward and friendly approach. Glad to see another video after a brief absence!
Thank you very much.
It's a great quality video. Beautiful watch. I like the new camera angle. Thank you, Adam
Great job Adam! I enjoy watching!
Great Work: 👍👌👏! Thank you for sharing this on RUclips.
Thank you for watching.
Fantastic job Adam. Amazes me how those mechanical chronographs works when you get inside and see how it done. Keep up the great work.
Thank you. I'm amazed by them as well.
Wow Adam, what a beautiful watch and you're right, those panda dials are stunning. Love the new angle. I like overhead views too because it gives a nice relational view of where parts sit. The airbrushing of the hands was really nice, felt like i was watching a car get repainted! Great job!
Thanks so much.
Another great video Adam, thanks for sharing! And I think your above view is just fine! No need to spend the money on expensive lenses if something you already have is working just fine!
I'm glad you think so.
The end reset was really satisfying, definitely worth all the time put into it!
Thanks!
Nice bit of demuppeting on that watch. One of the reasons why I don't try to repair but I still love watching something like this being brought back. And the camera work is looking great in my opinion.
Thanks a bunch.
Beautiful piece I'd be proud to wear this wonderful time piece. Super sharp!
Thank you. I'm enjoying wearing it.
EXCELLENT video. That was fun. It's definitely a gorgeous watch. Too bad about all those scratches inside.
Thanks.
Super transformation. Love the new camera footage. Really gives your production that professional touch. Man, that thing was beat to all heck on the inside. Gorgeous strap, perfect match. Nice work on the hands.
Thanks so much!
Absolutely beautiful watch!! Wear it in the best of health!
Fabulous job, the strap was worth the wait, Adam. Keep safe buddy
Glad we waited for the strap! Nicely done, Adam!
Nice watch, Adam, and a great video. Thanks.
The watch looks fantastic. It was definitely worth the wait to see it on the strap. Very well done!
I think it looks pretty great too.
Adam, great video. I really enjoy your narration. Love the camera angle!
That movement looked like it was pieced together from parts out of some guys parts jar. That’s the only explanation I can think of why some of it was scratched up
You may be correct.
Thanks for another captivating video!
Thanks a bunch.
From the paint on the hands and the scratches on almost every part of the movement, this is clearly a movement/watch that was cobbled together with parts of different movements that were probably inside one or more parts containers... I have seen similar damage on the parts on several watches I serviced: Landeron movements were made in the thousands, were relativevely cheap movements (compared to Valjouxs and the such) and you can find parts online easily. A fully original movement (with all parts belonging to the same watch) is hard to find, honestly.
You're probably right. The work was poorly done, and the movement was likely pieced together. At least we were able to make a good looking and wearable watch out of it.
Great job as usual Adam, and aside from the cosmetic damage and the mishandling of some of the parts by the previous watchmaker, it could have gone far worse! The end result looks fantastic.
Even here in OKC it's good to see some real quality stuff around.
Loved it b4, love it even more now, great work Adam!
Thanks.
Great work, worth the wait!
If I worked on it I’m pretty sure I could successfully scratch it up at least that bad! But Hoping to get better! Thats one of the reasons I’m a subscriber and love your posts! You’re an amazing teacher and I’m sure I’m speaking for many when I say I (we) appreciate you!
Thank you Adam. Commentary adds to the overall effect. Camera angles are excellent. Like others, I base a lot of my own practices on your methods. Helped me greatly.
Thanks Ross!
Great job Adam. Regards from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Thank you very much.
Really great videos, useful voice over and fun to hear you also enjoy doing the voice overs. Keep making these nice videos and good new camera work from above!
Thank you very much.
I loved this video! I love your insights and observations on this process every time.
The top-down view is great, I didn't feel there was any detriment to your setup with your microscope.
~13:35 Geez! I didn't know balance bridge screws had a torque spec! That looked WAY overtight. (I also remembered the name of the part without a reference. That's a first for me.)
~20:30 Any time you share something that helps avoid the pinging of a spring it makes for great viewing. It's gonna help me avoid the problem if I ever find myself dealing with the situation, and I've now seen how the solution works.
~26:40 Why do you hate us? LOL, I cringed hard on that!
Thanks again for all you do.
Thanks so much. FYI, there's no hate at all, lol.
@@WeekendWatchRepair 🤣
Everything is perfect.
Thanks
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you.
I'd also suggest taking a loupe and a flashlight with you to check over the watches if the lighting is bad . A LOT can be hidden if the seller knows that the light isn't good where they set up to sell .
Another great informative video Adam, thanks! The camera work is exceptional. Very nice watch, however, I must admit I am not a chronograph fan, I bought a plastic Swatch chrono at the Zurich airport in the early 80's. Never liked it. I guess I am a old school 3 hander with date kind of guy. But I really enjoyed this full length project. I watch and enjoy several watch RUclips channels, but yours is my favorite. Thanks again.
Thanks.
Amazing!
i have an elgin 823 movement that looks identical,that one was easy tear down and reassembly.still practising the seikos
24:30 You are not alone.😂
Haha. It happens to us all.
Nice bit of Travis pickin’…I’m a big Jerry Reed fan/player…Manchester,UK…my middle name is Chester,after Chet Atkins…my dad is a massive fan !…keep on pickin’
Nice to see a Felca. I like the Felca / Titoni brand, but theyre not seen much in the UK and US. Theyre still going under the Titoni brand, and stil independent.
This is the first one I've come across.
Nice work, good dialog. Hate and I mean hate to be critical but a finished time grapher would have been nice to see. THX
You're right. That was definately done, but I need to get better at remembering to record things like that. I get so focused while working on the watch that sometimes I may forget to hit 'record'. The same thing was done with the crown tube installation. I only realized I forgot to record that part after it had been done. I'll try to make a conscious effort to get better at those things.
Sad to see a nice looking movement treated with so much disrespect
It appears someone got in there with an old craftsman set lol beautiful piece though
Very nice!
Thank you.
@10:55 What do we want to bet someone used "whiteout" to coat those sub hands.
Someone else also had that same thought. You may be right.
sharp
Nice
Love that strap, do you have a link to it by chance?
Hi Adam, I'm sorry to say but from the images and details, you were fooled with this watch. First the second and minute hands with a kind of paint and at the end after 1:11:10 seconds when you place the two small hands you can clearly see a poorly painted dial with paint above the hour markers. It's a shame, it was an unfair exchange for Seiko. Your videos are always an inspiration to me and I also don't like being fooled. It was worth it for the attention and care you always put into your work. Well done. Best regards.
Are those new dies Adam? I don’t recall seeing them before
Somewhat new. I use them on occasion. Not in every video.
That stuff the hands looks like LIQUID PAPER or WITE-OUT.
It's highly likely. I hadn't thought about liquid paper, but you may be right.
10:36 i think that is whiteout, not paint?
looks like wite out on there
Nice to hear British engineering terms used. Obviously a SQEP engineer?
No, I'm unfamiliar with SQEP.
+1 for Premium Rodico being a not so premium product...
Louis Rosmann Mac repair services. he has microscope plus camera