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@allenmorris6862 14 күн бұрын
Thanks so much
@johnnyarsenault9124 22 күн бұрын
Crazily ornate dial 😍& finish! 👌
@marcus7354 Ай бұрын
You talk to much
@redvitiswatches Ай бұрын
Yep - I've learned since then
@WatchWiseUS Ай бұрын
Perfect TY! I just got a non-working Hamilton Perry and needed to see how to service the movement. Many thanks.
@redvitiswatches Ай бұрын
Your Welcome watchwiseUS! Great movement to work on. -RedVitis ⌚️ ⏱️
@WatchWiseUS Ай бұрын
@@redvitiswatches just completed my disassembly. Broken mainspring was the issue. Now to find a new one!
@redvitiswatches Ай бұрын
I had to replace mine, the first place only had one alloy M/S and when it arrived it was the wrong kind. Start looking early and be patient.
@WatchWiseUS Ай бұрын
@@redvitiswatches I found one but keeping fingers crossed it's the right one.
@SailingCygnus-sailing6550 Ай бұрын
Great video... Just got a Wthm/1908 movement...
@redvitiswatches Ай бұрын
Nice 👍 love Walthams
@adamw.20 2 ай бұрын
....die Amerikanischen Taschenuhren sind doch die Schönsten unsere Deutschen sind rein funktional so zb. mit plopp Deckeln die oft ausleiern....🤔
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
Would like to get my hands on a PW from Germany.
@ralphferrara5152 2 ай бұрын
Very nice work. Beautiful watch.👍
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
Thank you @Ralphferrara5152! -RedVitis ⌚️ ⏱️
@AnAn-xg8wh 2 ай бұрын
wow, super skill, danke schon)
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, @AnAn-xg8wh !!! Cheers, RedVitis ⌚️ ⏱️
@daveyhofer7926 2 ай бұрын
Would you please fix my 999b
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
I would be interested, Daveyhofer7926. Contact me at [email protected]
@davidlondon5241 2 ай бұрын
Thanks love the jewel work
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
Thank you @Davidlondon5241!
@Climber247 2 ай бұрын
Excellent work! If you don't mind sharing, what did your source for the jewel end up being?
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Climber247! I don't discuss sellers, unfortunately, but if you search for "jewel bearings" you will find some suppliers.
@sonnymoorehouse1941 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic Work,. Specifically the jewel fabrication you could do a whole video on just that part.
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Sonny! I know a lot of people want to see how this is done.
@devon2337 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic video. Thank you. I am currently learning how to use my lathe. I successfully made a pocket watch bridge screw for the first time just last week.I have 2 examples of this movemnt. One is in pefect running condition and the other was in very poor condition. I have restored great deal of it, but this same jewel is broken. Thank you for showing how to create a chaton. I would be intersted in a machiists video for just this task alone. I have lots of questions but here are 2 . 1. Where did you source the jewel. 2. Where do you normally source jewels.
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
"... successfully made a pocket watch bridge screw..." 👍. Awesome. For your questions, though I don't disclose vendor names, if you search for "jewel bearings" then you will find some sellers. I usually buy sets of jewels, old stock, if I can find them from auction. I have acquired some individually but that is usually $$.
@Doesnotexisttoyou 2 ай бұрын
Sweet repair. Clean, well thought out and overall, more than I can do with my skill set and tools. Amplitude is a little low, though. Timegraphers are not accurate with these watches. Slow motion cameras are the best source of amplitude information. Are you sure you chose the right mainspring? Is something in the gear train binding? How does the watch keep time in the 6 positions? The last bit is especially important. Dial down (dial up should be within 3 seconds of dial down) time keeping is one thing, for a 23 jewel watch, the time keeping qualities in all 6 vertical positions should be exceptional. No position should vary more than 5 seconds from dial up/dial down.
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
Hello and welcome to the channel. Those are excellent points and very much agree on using a camera to measure amplitude. Those are technical question so bear with me below. The timing was identical in the DD and DU within a few seconds. I do not do balance screw manipulation on timing screws. This is a higher order skill, beyond a hobbyist like me at this time, though I am reading up on it and will do this type of work eventually. There was positional variation in the vertical, unfortunately, from someone's previous attempt and mangling of the balance screws. I have inherited many examples from balance screw manglers and this is the usual result. But this watch was acceptable for me and this is my watch :). As far as amplitude goes, there is no binding of the train, all have good end shake. The ms is old stock so potentially is not optimum, but is far better than what was in the watch. I use slightly weaker mainspring intentionally, so that is why the amplitude was low for you. I used to chase amplitude, and I still do on newer watches, but my thinking on antique timepieces is evolving on this.
@blister762 2 ай бұрын
An absolutely beautiful dial. And thank you for the details on installing the new jewel, very informative and interesting. And yes, the case compliments the movement perfectly. An excellent video, thank you.
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
Thank you @Blister762 and welcome to the channel! -RedVitis ⌚️ ⏱️
@blister762 2 ай бұрын
@@redvitiswatchesyou're very welcome.
@briancarpenter1255 2 ай бұрын
Great video as always. You and Chris Spinner are my favorited because of your work with American pocket watches. Keep up the great work and thanks again.
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
"...work with american pocket watches" 👍. Sharing these watches is why I do it. From a fellow admirer of these wondeful American timepieces - RedVitis ⌚️ ⏱️
@WatchRestorationCottage 2 ай бұрын
Yes Chris and Red do great work!
@johnvaluk1401 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. Hampdens are some of my favorite PW’s. The factory was oly about half hour from where I live. Long gone now I-77 goes thru where it once stood. Some people do not know the factory was sold to Russia and became I believe the first Moscow watch company.
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
Da, Great history there. I didn't know the factory was no longer there. Remarkable how they moved the machinery to Russia during that era.
@johnvaluk1401 2 ай бұрын
@@redvitiswatches 28 train car loads along with about 20 employees to teach the workers. Wonderful job on the jewel modification. Hampden made the first 16s 23j watch I believe.
@k__c__ 2 ай бұрын
Great video, what grit level (or type/brand) do you use for the diamond paste to cut the jewel?
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, k__c__. I used 1500. I don't know the brand but it came in a syringe.
@k__c__ 2 ай бұрын
@@redvitiswatches thank you, I have seen those, it’s always inconsistent but it helps a lot. Keep up the great work, I love this kind of more hardcore techniques besides the usual cleaning and oiling videos.
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
I would try others if there are better, but it was pretty good. Thanks
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
Forgot to add, when I get within a few 100th's of a mm , I switched to 5000 grit. That adds some time but more than makes up in final polishing
@k__c__ 2 ай бұрын
@@redvitiswatches thank you, makes sense, leaving a fine finish
@WristwatchMedic1953 2 ай бұрын
An amazing job. A lot of detail. I really enjoyed watching. Thank you
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
You are very welcome, WristwatchMedic1953! Cheers, - RedVitis ⌚️ ⏱️
@tonyaxeman4381 2 ай бұрын
I got a watch once on E bay the main plate was destroyed . Who drills a hole in the main plate to install a jewel in setting in place of a jewel that is friction fit .I do not know Krazy
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
I scratched my head over this one for while. No answers I'm afraid, it's unknowable.
@MartinSBrown-tp9ji 2 ай бұрын
Good micro photography on all your work. I enjoy watching your videos.
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Martin!! I'll make more of them for my restorations.
@WatchRestorationCottage 2 ай бұрын
What an amazing restoration! That work on the jewel and chaton is on another level. Your video quality is really improving and I can't wait to see what else you have in store. 💪
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
Hi WRC, many thanks for the nice words. Certainly a tough bridge to cross.
@TimelyMatter 2 ай бұрын
Man, this is amazing! Thank you for sharing this amazing video.
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
Welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. -RedVitis ⌚️ ⏱️
@DavidNorwood-y3q 2 ай бұрын
Could not for the life of me understand how to remove the movement until I viewed your video and you mentioned 1/2 screws. Was able to remove in 5 minutes. Thanx.
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
😃 well done, David. -RedVitis ⌚️ ⏱️
@rehajm 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing this. I have just received a friend's 940 and have just discovered the lack of an alloy for this movement. May I ask about replacing the mainspring- did you wind in by hand or is there clearance for a winder? ...and when replacing the ratchet assembly was it difficult to ensure the hook engages with the mainspring or is it a matter of reversing until the ratchet assembly is seated correctly and the hook will engage ?
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
My first go at it wound by hand. But I really, really didnt want to do that again so I later I figured out how to remove the arbor - it can be unscrewed with a sleeve wrench. Then a winder will fit.
@redvitiswatches 2 ай бұрын
...and I don't recall about how it went with the aligning the hook with the hole in the mainspring. My experience has been that it will find the spot after a few winds.
@rehajm 2 ай бұрын
Brilliant- thank you!
@82c10 3 ай бұрын
This video helped me a lot! Thank you!
@redvitiswatches 3 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that @user-jb8fx8sb4e!! Welcome to the channel. -RedVitis ⌚️ ⏱️
@tomhill4003 3 ай бұрын
why didn't you just pop the new mainspring into the barrel, instead of unwinding and rewinding it? it seems counterintuitive to me.
@redvitiswatches 3 ай бұрын
Sure no worries. The bridle on this ms has a tab that must align with a hole in the barrel. It never (in my experience) aligns by popping in from ring. For american watches, fitting the bridle to the hole first, once you practice, makes it easy.
@tomhill4003 3 ай бұрын
@@redvitiswatches thanks for the explanation. I'm an old gear-head and am dipping my toes into watchmaking. Fascinating mechanisms for sure!
@fw1421 4 ай бұрын
Very nice watch box. Would just fit all my watches. Too bad I don’t have any wood working skills.
@redvitiswatches 4 ай бұрын
Thanks FW1421. Yes, I have too much free time. Learned it before having a family. Cheers, RedVitis ⌚️ ⏱️
@JesusChrist-iz7fl 4 ай бұрын
i got the full set of bergeon winders :) greatest investment but be ready to sell a kidney
@redvitiswatches 4 ай бұрын
You did it right, always get a complete set of items like winders, jewel presses. I'm saving for another lathe. Retirement can wait, hah!
@daveyhofer7926 4 ай бұрын
Would you please fix my 999b.Amarican Ball RR18 ,it needs balance wheel work.
@redvitiswatches 4 ай бұрын
Contact me at [email protected]. Then we can discuss. It's a great watch you have.
@daveyhofer7926 4 ай бұрын
Awesome show, thank-you.
@TheDanChannell 4 ай бұрын
I have a similar Hamilton to this. It runs but was put threw the washing machine and the hands were broken off. It needs a service new hands and possible crystal replacement. Do you provide this service?
@redvitiswatches 4 ай бұрын
I can help with your watch. Please contact me at [email protected]
@propetamckissack524 4 ай бұрын
Beautiful i like the movement
@emerablade2021 4 ай бұрын
Ive been trying to service an Elgon that has a near identical movement to this. What set of screwdrivers did you use for this? All of my screwdrivers slip...
@redvitiswatches 4 ай бұрын
It was a budget set back then, and I had to reshape tips all the time. Switched to bergeon shortly after, the nickel-plated brass ones. They are fantastic, have done many similar Elgins since then. Screw slot widths can vary quite a lot with different watchmakers.
@mikesharkey114 4 ай бұрын
Good God , get on with it. No need to read the whole Bible for one verse.
@redvitiswatches 4 ай бұрын
Video was unedited 3:09. That was the point!
@pigskinfanboy 5 ай бұрын
I’ve grabbed a handful of these the last month or so and I feel like they will be perfect for me to learn on. Glad I found your video and channel.
@WatchRestorationCottage 6 ай бұрын
Very meticulous work as usual.
@redvitiswatches 6 ай бұрын
👍 -RedVitis ⌚️ ⏱️
@noteorius2797 6 ай бұрын
what is the use of the extra screw on the barrel bridge?
@redvitiswatches 6 ай бұрын
I am not certain about the part number, but from my copy of "The Illustrated manual of American Watch movements" the most likely one is the shop lever, part 3046. When the watch is decased, it will be in the setting position. By turning the blued screw of the shop lever, watch will move to the winding position. I normally don't make use of this part, since I can do the same thing with a bench key to push in the setting lever.
@noteorius2797 6 ай бұрын
@@redvitiswatches thank you it’s much appreciated, I’m working on one of these and it’s missing it and I couldn’t figure out its exact purpose because it seemed the watch functioned as intended without it, have a wonderful day!
@Vintage_Pocket_Watch 6 ай бұрын
Well done...
@Working925detecting 6 ай бұрын
Could you have also put the fork in before the train of wheels so you don't have to feed it under the centre wheel?
@redvitiswatches 6 ай бұрын
It is a matter of preference. Pallet-last lets the wheels rotate first so I know if they are in the pivots. Pallet-first and the wheels won't rotate so you would judge by inspection of pivots in the jewels.
@Working925detecting 6 ай бұрын
@@redvitiswatches oh ok awesome, thanks for the response.
@tonyaxeman4381 6 ай бұрын
Well You got lucky . I have gotten watches with major issues .
@redvitiswatches 6 ай бұрын
Very proud of it. This way of removing the seconds hand by the dial gave instant answer. Might not have diagnosed issue as quickly otherwise.
@Rick_Aloha_All_Day 6 ай бұрын
An incredible and fascinating video! Thank you for your hard work.
@redvitiswatches 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the nice words Rick. 👍