I'm just a watch enthusiast and proclaim no aptitude for watch repair, but just watching your videos is so absorbing, that I forget time itself! Thanks! So informative, some others have mentioned how clearly you express the topic. Lovely work!
I have worked on antique clocks for a few years. But just started on pocket watches quit a difference in size. Your videos are very helpful in all repair methods of pocket watches. This has helped my learning curve to be much shorter. Thanks i will keep watching.
Brilliantly and simply have explained with most clear and balanced voice. Many thanks
4 года назад
Superlative channel!!! wish were a watchmaker nearer than 2000 km from my home. People just dump any watch, mechanical or quartz. Boxes full with Omega, GP, Movado, Bolaro, Tressa, Orient, Longines, Seiko 6138/39, Citizen Bull Head, Casios, etc. terminated. I saved some from the garbage in great conditions. Cheers from Patagonia, Argentina!!!
I can't thank you enough for your videos! I started my watch/clock interest as the only guy in my shop,( 4th largest furniture retailer in the U.S.) who could actually figure out how to do "simple" repairs on Howard Miller Grandfather clocks we sold. I then took classes by Howard Miller and quickly advanced to "Expert" on Howard Millers Kienenger movements. Good,durable mass produced movements that are "nearly" idiot proof for the average home owner. But not quite. Wanting to advance my knowledge base,I started fooling around with other movements,the pocket watches. But,I know when to stop! Your videos are THE BEST, for knuckleheads like me. Simple,easily explained,and concise. Not too much info at once. GREAT!!!!!!
thank you for doing these videos. I am learning so much about watch movements, repair, adjusting, etc. I'm not sure I will ever work on watches myself (I am much better with a hammer and pliers than I am with fine motor movements and minuscule parts) but your videos are helping me understand what is happening with these miniature machines. Well done!
I just got a new old stock Bovet (sitting in some warehouse since 1940). The regulator is pushed all the way to the S/R side, and my timegrapher indicates about +200. Now that I'm wearing and winding it, will the hairspring stretch enough to slow the rate down or should I try to find a watchmaker who can adjust the hairspring beyond what the regulator can do? This is a wonderful RUclips channel.
My interest in watches started about 6-8 months ago so I'm quite new to terminology and known movements/types. I was curious if you have a video on removing different types of watch backs, for maintenance such as regulation, and then reattaching, with regard to how tight the back/screws should be. I've got a few automatics and would like to confidentially be able to regulate them myself starting from removing the back. Thanks. Best channel I've found so far to try and learn about the mechanics of a watch..
WOW, WOW, WOW, is the first thing that comes to mind for channel, couldn't ask for a more professional & informative video series. Top marks all the way around. Please never stop Mark, your the best. P.S. If you ever want to take on an apprentice, I would more than happy to move across the pond & fill that roll. Cheers!!!...
Hi Mark, just taken up the hobby and these videos and tutorials are a great help. I have several books and just need to keep practicing. thanks again.David
Mark I really like the "knowledge "vid's you put out. I think it's very important we know the basic more then just taking one a part. Another wonderful video, like always, THANK YOU!!!!!!!
An excellent video. You are obviously a professional, and have given a superb explanation of an escapement. Good luck with further videos. I look forward to seeing some more. David P.
Thank you for this informative video! I have a question. How far along the indexes should I move the regulator in order to affect the speed of a watch that runs 21 minutes too fast per a 24 hour period? If that is dependent on the type of movement, is there any risk of damage by moving the regulator too far? Or am I restricted to keep within the boundaries of letters F and S? Or, is 21 minutes too fast something that goes beyond the regulator and is an indication of a different, perhaps more complicated problem? Keep up the good work!
Another informative vid buddy. This has got to be the best watch repair channel on the tube you should be very proud of yourself. Fancy servicing my 1999 Brietling Cronomat on a video?, needs the bezel ratchet sorting also as the bezel just turns both ways. Kindest regards Steve. UK.
Could you show us witch tool do you use to regulate Rolex, I'm curious to see if we got the same, mine is really a weird one but it's working perfectly. It's an official Rolex tool, and I've made an other one, for coaxial movements for less than one dollar ! ^^ it looks weird, but it' working so well!! I really love watching your videos, even if this is my daily job too and I feel like I'm always working on watches, I love your channel. It's teaching me English translation for all those parts and tools and it's helping me a lot knowing that my big professional dream is to live in the US thanks to this job. A big thank you from France, can't wait to see more!
Thank you so much for your very informative and "easy to understand" videos- Watch Repair Channel RULES!!! Happy new year and greetings from Norway :-)
thank you for your comprehensive and clear video. My 1923 Longines pocket watch 18.69N movemet is really running fast 350 sec/d whereas amplitude and beat error meet the specs. Unfortunately with the regulator needle moved all the way left the indication is still 155 sec/day. Who can be the culprit for not be able to regulate the timing because the regulator needle is full scale left. Thank you, luciano
Excellently done. Particularly liked your graphics and I think you have taken your vid to a new "instructional" level pitched perfectly for tinkerers like me. I am really looking forward to the rest of the series. Cheers, Vic
Very useful video! I have a couple of questions - once we open up a watch to regulate it, how can we ensure that closing it back up does not compromise the rated water resistance? Another question - many watches have two levers instead of a regulating pin - one for timing accuracy and the other for beat error. How do we identify which is which?
Hi Mark, I am new to watchmaking and I am working on a agat stopwatch, the regulator is really stiff and I do not want to put too much pressure on it, I would appreciate any advice from you if you've got the time. Great tutorials by the way, thank you
Great stuff Mark. Can't get enough. I'm into the old Waltham pocket watches, and I'd like to see heat expansion of the bezel, in order to fit a new replacement glass. Keep it in mind ? Thanks, Don
Im from Iraq and like your Chanel very much its very useful You are wanderful I wish you translate videos to arabic for your followers in arabic countries thank you so very much
Hi mark its been a while since your last video the work shop looks fantastic ive just purchased a 47'' smart TV so now i can watch your video in comfort. im also happy to see that you are covering timing/ regulating and adjusting the balance thanks again keep up the videos ady PS were can i buy a reasonable price Beregeon platax tool from best wishers ady
TommyTightPants0115 Yikes - my ugly mug on a 47" screen - are you sure about this Ady, you don't want to break it :)Unfortunately the Platax tool is now obsolete so the best thing to do is keep an eye out on eBay.
very good that you giving us very specific information about watches repair, thats amazing. thank you very much. i would like to make a question: i have an old roamer vingray roto44date, und sometimes run normally, and suddenly the hands stops, and when i try to move then i feel like there are stuck, und i must make and effor extra. i am just an aficionate from old watches. thank you very much again.
nice one mark, am looking forward to the timegrapher instruction, i plan to purchase one shortly so it will be a great help.... by the way which model timegrapher are you going to use... thanks again .....steve
Thank you for this. I bought a Master Co-Axial Chronometer from Omega but the rate is about 7 seconds fast per day--quite disappointing. I now know it will have to go back to Omega to be regulated.
I just did this by trial and error on a cheap Vostok automatic, and it is bloody delicate. Move the regulator by 0.1mm, and the beat is off by 20s/24h :-) Many iterations required to get it approximately correct.
Again another awesome video. .Top marks for this man who is willing to share his vast knowledge and experience of all things horology. .cannot thank you enough my friend!
Hello, thank you for your instructive videos. I have a question; I've changed a balance in an eta 2871 movement and now I have the issue that the watch is gaining about 2 hours per day, if placed on its back cover and it is running accuratly if placed on its glass facing down. I think that the friction is higher that's why this inaccuracy. How could you with your experience explain this issue and how to fix it? Thank you so much, I'm looking forward to your responce, Regards Joseph
Hi mark, Great video as usual. My question is how do you know if the balance wheel has weights to adjust or not? I'm sure it's obvious but I'm just learning. Thanks Kevin from Ohio usa.
Hi, I was hoping you could help with the following question please. I have a vintage Clyda 17 jewels pocket watch that gains about 5 min every 3 hours. I am a hobbyist and I did service this vintage pocket watch myself. On the timegrapher (Weishi 1900) it shows the following values in the horizontal plane RATE -21s/d, AMP 279 deg, B.E 0.0ms, L.A 52 deg, and BEAT 18000 I do get similar results in all test planes. So, I don't understand how the pocket watch runs so fast, I have not seen this before?
Great videos Mark, love watching them, I have a question, I cant regulate my Seiko 5 to go fast enough, the adjustment is fully to the + indicator...It still loses 5mins a day.Can you advise me, or mention the problem in one of your next videos. Many thanks...
Hi. Realy learning a lot from all of your videos . I tried to regulate a 2892 a2 movement ,after i serviced it. Before the service, it was slow. Now , it has a different readings depending on a position, and amplitude changes too. The amplitude veries from 250 to 310. The beat error is good. 0 to .3. The rate is from -23 to +20. Up,Down, 6 , 9, 8, 3, 12. , all different. I use a witshi g4 regulator. From my previous expiriences , the irregularety usualy goes away after i service the watch. Could it be that i need to put a new main spring, i used the original, it looked good. The watch is not older then 20 years.I kind of averaged the rate error. Do not know, if this the correct way of doing it. Its is a ramond wyle.?????
Thanks for the great video. I've been wanting to adjust my grandfather's watch for nearly 30 years. It runs several seconds fast per minute. I moved the speed lever as you instructed. I tried moving it right toward the '-' sign then left toward the '+' sign. Neither slowed it down. It looks like it has what I suspect is the weighted wheel you described too. Could I adjust that? It has a screw in it in a perpendicular plane to the speed adjustment level.
What if I moved my regulator to full fast just to keep my 120 year old Elgin pocket watch running accurately on time? I know it needs to be serviced but it's just an old watch I bought at a fleamarket for $20. Thanks
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One of the best channels on RUclips! Many thanks!
Warwian Very kind of you to say :)
Hi there, as a total beginner in the area, I find this VERY useful. The clarity and the neutrality of the tone is priceless. THANK YOU.
I'm just a watch enthusiast and proclaim no aptitude for watch repair, but just watching your videos is so absorbing, that I forget time itself! Thanks! So informative, some others have mentioned how clearly you express the topic. Lovely work!
This is the best explanation on the internet. You are a genius.
I have worked on antique clocks for a few years. But just started on pocket watches quit a difference in size.
Your videos are very helpful in all repair methods of pocket watches. This has helped my learning curve to be
much shorter. Thanks i will keep watching.
Brilliantly and simply have explained with most clear and balanced voice. Many thanks
Superlative channel!!! wish were a watchmaker nearer than 2000 km from my home. People just dump any watch, mechanical or quartz. Boxes full with Omega, GP, Movado, Bolaro, Tressa, Orient, Longines, Seiko 6138/39, Citizen Bull Head, Casios, etc. terminated. I saved some from the garbage in great conditions. Cheers from Patagonia, Argentina!!!
I can't thank you enough for your videos! I started my watch/clock interest as the only guy in my shop,( 4th largest furniture retailer in the U.S.) who could actually figure out how to do "simple" repairs on Howard Miller Grandfather clocks we sold. I then took classes by Howard Miller and quickly advanced to "Expert" on Howard Millers Kienenger movements. Good,durable mass produced movements that are "nearly" idiot proof for the average home owner. But not quite.
Wanting to advance my knowledge base,I started fooling around with other movements,the pocket watches. But,I know when to stop!
Your videos are THE BEST, for knuckleheads like me. Simple,easily explained,and concise. Not too much info at once. GREAT!!!!!!
thank you for doing these videos. I am learning so much about watch movements, repair, adjusting, etc. I'm not sure I will ever work on watches myself (I am much better with a hammer and pliers than I am with fine motor movements and minuscule parts) but your videos are helping me understand what is happening with these miniature machines. Well done!
Great work again, Mark. These videos are superbly produced and clearly explained.
I just got a new old stock Bovet (sitting in some warehouse since 1940). The regulator is pushed all the way to the S/R side, and my timegrapher indicates about +200. Now that I'm wearing and winding it, will the hairspring stretch enough to slow the rate down or should I try to find a watchmaker who can adjust the hairspring beyond what the regulator can do? This is a wonderful RUclips channel.
Outstanding information well presented, and with well spoken and clear english language. Simply superior!
Mark. Thanks for these superb videos. I have restored a watch that had a twisted hairspring. I followed your advice and it runs perfectly now. 👍
I just regulated my seiko Skx009 to +2 secs per day from -14 sec per day. Saved myself $50! Love your videos.
I like the animated movement bit. Did you do that yourself?
My interest in watches started about 6-8 months ago so I'm quite new to terminology and known movements/types. I was curious if you have a video on removing different types of watch backs, for maintenance such as regulation, and then reattaching, with regard to how tight the back/screws should be. I've got a few automatics and would like to confidentially be able to regulate them myself starting from removing the back. Thanks. Best channel I've found so far to try and learn about the mechanics of a watch..
2020 still no 1 watch repair channel
Very professional, always concise and to the point. A real pleasure for any watch enthusiast to follow you in sharing your knowledge and experience.
WOW, WOW, WOW, is the first thing that comes to mind for channel, couldn't ask for a more professional & informative video series. Top marks all the way around. Please never stop Mark, your the best.
P.S. If you ever want to take on an apprentice, I would more than happy to move across the pond & fill that roll. Cheers!!!...
Hi Mark, just taken up the hobby and these videos and tutorials are a great help. I have several books and just need to keep practicing. thanks again.David
Mark, this is going to be a great series of videos. Thanks for putting them together.
Great job!
As a newbie to watchmaking and repairing I've leaned a LOT from your videos, Thank you very much Mark.
I love your videos and your calm voice!
You have one of the most useful channels on RUclips! You've helped me a lot! Many thanks! :)
I feel fulfilled while watching your videos and it feels very easy to repair as you show with fully closed focused videos great job sir!
Excellent as ever, Mark - clear, to the point and well photographed.
Mark I really like the "knowledge "vid's you put out. I think it's very important we know the basic more then just taking one a part.
Another wonderful video, like always, THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Thanks for all the Videos. Got my Timegrapher and several junk watches and I'm ready to tackle the projects. Wish me luck!
Most knowledgeable channel about watch repair I've seen on RUclips. Big thumbs up 👍
An excellent video. You are obviously a professional, and have given a superb explanation of an escapement. Good luck with further videos. I look forward to seeing some more. David P.
So nice to hear a clear and concise tutorial thank you.
Thanks for the perfect clean English! I am still learning! 👍
Really a pleasure to watch, listen and learn from you brilliant videos Mark
You are my go to watch teacher. Fantastic vedios man. Thank you.
As always very very good information if I was a young man again I would take up your full lessons well done let's have more Brian
Excellent! Looking forward to more on this topic. Thanks again for your time in putting these together.
JDMilleons Thank you - it's a pleasure to share.
Thank you for this informative video!
I have a question.
How far along the indexes should I move the regulator in order to affect the speed of a watch that runs 21 minutes too fast per a 24 hour period?
If that is dependent on the type of movement, is there any risk of damage by moving the regulator too far? Or am I restricted to keep within the boundaries of letters F and S?
Or, is 21 minutes too fast something that goes beyond the regulator and is an indication of a different, perhaps more complicated problem?
Keep up the good work!
your videos have helped me repair the movement in my watch so helpful and easy to follow thank you
Another informative vid buddy. This has got to be the best watch repair channel on the tube you should be very proud of yourself.
Fancy servicing my 1999 Brietling Cronomat on a video?, needs the bezel ratchet sorting also as the bezel just turns both ways.
Kindest regards Steve. UK.
Great to have proper technical information
I lose track off time! watching your great videos!!! very informative and concise.
Just starting out in watchmaking, great tutorial video as I have a great deal to learn! Many thanks for such a clear and concise explanation
Could you show us witch tool do you use to regulate Rolex, I'm curious to see if we got the same, mine is really a weird one but it's working perfectly. It's an official Rolex tool, and I've made an other one, for coaxial movements for less than one dollar ! ^^ it looks weird, but it' working so well!!
I really love watching your videos, even if this is my daily job too and I feel like I'm always working on watches, I love your channel. It's teaching me English translation for all those parts and tools and it's helping me a lot knowing that my big professional dream is to live in the US thanks to this job.
A big thank you from France, can't wait to see more!
Which* not witch haha !
I am currently watching and learning, thank you for such a good site clear and concise
Thank you Mark!!!!! This was very clear and explained alot of watch details
Great video Mark, and a superb introduction to this new series, well done mate.
Excellent video and clearly explained. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your very informative and "easy to understand" videos- Watch Repair Channel RULES!!! Happy new year and greetings from Norway :-)
Happy new year to you :)
thank you for your comprehensive and clear video. My 1923 Longines pocket watch 18.69N movemet is really running fast 350 sec/d whereas amplitude and beat error meet the specs. Unfortunately with the regulator needle moved all the way left the indication is still 155 sec/day. Who can be the culprit for not be able to regulate the timing because the regulator needle is full scale left. Thank you, luciano
Excellently done. Particularly liked your graphics and I think you have taken your vid to a new "instructional" level pitched perfectly for tinkerers like me. I am really looking forward to the rest of the series.
Cheers,
Vic
Very useful video! I have a couple of questions - once we open up a watch to regulate it, how can we ensure that closing it back up does not compromise the rated water resistance? Another question - many watches have two levers instead of a regulating pin - one for timing accuracy and the other for beat error. How do we identify which is which?
Technically great and informative clear and not too long great work mark.
Another brilliant video
Thanks for taking the time to make these tutorials!!!
Hi Mark, I am new to watchmaking and I am working on a agat stopwatch, the regulator is really stiff and I do not want to put too much pressure on it, I would appreciate any advice from you if you've got the time. Great tutorials by the way, thank you
Thank you. You presentations are quite palatable. Seiko 5 on the way😄
Clarence Davis I have been asked in the past on a few occasions to do a Seiko 5 walkthrough. I will put it on the list :)
Watch Repair Channel Awesome!!!! Will you be working on a 7S26 movement?
I love these tutorial! Thank you for putting all these together!!
watching these video's make me loose track of my own time! Very impressing and interesting
The best video I have seen on the matter - thanks a lot !
nice video for mechanical watch lovers ...keep on the good work.
Mark 100 yet again wonderful more please Brian
Excellent video. Hope you have the chance to discuss beat error and how to correct this.
Very thorough information. Thank you sir! I'm looking forward for this series.
Great video as always, it'll also be nice to see your review of mobile applications for watch regulating.
Hallo Mark, I like to watch you're video's very much. I've learn a lot.
Really enjoy all your material. Thank you.
Great stuff Mark. Can't get enough. I'm into the old Waltham pocket watches, and I'd like to see heat expansion of the bezel, in order to fit a new replacement glass. Keep it in mind ? Thanks, Don
Excellent stuff as always...moving the adjustment lever up/down a notch - how many seconds would that translate to?
Thank you for the resolution some your videos. The detail included shows explanation far greater than charts with captions.
Wonderful teacher much appreciated.
Thank you Mark ! Really nice material and well explained 👍🏻🙏🏻
Thank you! Very professional and great lesson!
Fantastic video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. It is greatly appreciated.
Great video. So glad I've found this channel
Excellent stuff!
Im from Iraq and like your Chanel very much its very useful
You are wanderful
I wish you translate videos to arabic for your followers in arabic countries thank you so very much
Glad to see some new videos! I really enjoy them.
Great video thanks Mark. Can't wait for the next instalment!
Hi mark its been a while since your last video the work shop looks fantastic ive just purchased a 47'' smart TV so now i can watch your video in comfort. im also happy to see that you are covering timing/ regulating and adjusting the balance thanks again keep up the videos ady PS were can i buy a reasonable price Beregeon platax tool from best wishers ady
TommyTightPants0115 Yikes - my ugly mug on a 47" screen - are you sure about this Ady, you don't want to break it :)Unfortunately the Platax tool is now obsolete so the best thing to do is keep an eye out on eBay.
Hi sir I hope your doing well and thanks for this videos. Can you upload the balance wheel de magnetism video please.
Extremely well explained - thanks!
Great you are back! looking forward to Fridays vid as breakdown/repair my favorite
ps, a little light refraction on vid (middle of picture)
Excellent explanation!
very good that you giving us very specific information about watches repair, thats amazing.
thank you very much.
i would like to make a question: i have an old roamer vingray roto44date, und sometimes run normally, and suddenly the hands stops, and when i try to move then i feel like there are stuck, und i must make and effor extra. i am just an aficionate from old watches. thank you very much again.
nice one mark, am looking forward to the timegrapher instruction, i plan to purchase one shortly so it will be a great help.... by the way which model timegrapher are you going to use... thanks again .....steve
good clear videos and descriptions
Thank you so much for another great and very useful video tutor!
Cheers!
Thank you for this. I bought a Master Co-Axial Chronometer from Omega but the rate is about 7 seconds fast per day--quite disappointing. I now know it will have to go back to Omega to be regulated.
I just did this by trial and error on a cheap Vostok automatic, and it is bloody delicate. Move the regulator by 0.1mm, and the beat is off by 20s/24h :-) Many iterations required to get it approximately correct.
That's Russian engineering for you. I just regulated my Vostok Amphibia, and was able to reduce the beat error to 0,1. It now runs at -10 a day.
Again another awesome video. .Top marks for this man who is willing to share his vast knowledge and experience of all things horology. .cannot thank you enough my friend!
Hello, thank you for your instructive videos. I have a question; I've changed a balance in an eta 2871 movement and now I have the issue that the watch is gaining about 2 hours per day, if placed on its back cover and it is running accuratly if placed on its glass facing down. I think that the friction is higher that's why this inaccuracy. How could you with your experience explain this issue and how to fix it? Thank you so much, I'm looking forward to your responce, Regards Joseph
Hi mark,
Great video as usual. My question is how do you know if the balance wheel has weights to adjust or not? I'm sure it's obvious but I'm just learning. Thanks Kevin from Ohio usa.
Thank's for the great video. I have learnt many things from your video's
Hi, I was hoping you could help with the following question please. I have a vintage Clyda 17 jewels pocket watch that gains about 5 min every 3 hours. I am a hobbyist and I did service this vintage pocket watch myself. On the timegrapher (Weishi 1900) it shows the following values in the horizontal plane
RATE -21s/d, AMP 279 deg, B.E 0.0ms, L.A 52 deg, and BEAT 18000
I do get similar results in all test planes. So, I don't understand how the pocket watch runs so fast, I have not seen this before?
Great videos Mark, love watching them, I have a question, I cant regulate my Seiko 5 to go fast enough, the adjustment is fully to the + indicator...It still loses 5mins a day.Can you advise me, or mention the problem in one of your next videos. Many thanks...
Hi. Realy learning a lot from all of your videos . I tried to regulate a 2892 a2 movement ,after i serviced it. Before the service, it was slow. Now , it has a different readings depending on a position, and amplitude changes too. The amplitude veries from 250 to 310. The beat error is good. 0 to .3. The rate is from -23 to +20. Up,Down, 6 , 9, 8, 3, 12. , all different. I use a witshi g4 regulator. From my previous expiriences , the irregularety usualy goes away after i service the watch. Could it be that i need to put a new main spring, i used the original, it looked good. The watch is not older then 20 years.I kind of averaged the rate error. Do not know, if this the correct way of doing it. Its is a ramond wyle.?????
Thanks for the great video. I've been wanting to adjust my grandfather's watch for nearly 30 years. It runs several seconds fast per minute. I moved the speed lever as you instructed. I tried moving it right toward the '-' sign then left toward the '+' sign. Neither slowed it down. It looks like it has what I suspect is the weighted wheel you described too. Could I adjust that? It has a screw in it in a perpendicular plane to the speed adjustment level.
great video! I wonder is there regulator to the eta 2824-1 movement ? Thanks in advance
I agree that you have helped me enormously. Thank you so very much. Berry G.
Great video 👍...Just subscribed.Was wondering if you could recommend someone to service pocketwatches within Northamptonshire?.
Cheers.
What if I moved my regulator to full fast just to keep my 120 year old Elgin pocket watch running accurately on time? I know it needs to be serviced but it's just an old watch I bought at a fleamarket for $20. Thanks
Excellent video. Thank you.