I bought a very similar microscope from AliExpress which I expect to arrive in a couple of days. I discovered that the image you select on the order page changes the configuration, sometimes quite subtley. The version I ordered comes with a 55MP camera at a fraction of the price I could find it elsewhere. It also comes with a range of Barlow lenses so I think you just have to be very careful which configuration you order. It's not the most obvious site in the world! I suppose the offerings change on the site all of the time too. The image quality seems quite good in your video so I think I will enjoy using my new setup. Thanks for posting this
@watchout92132 күн бұрын
Good luck!
@AlejandroLopez-ns9ve9 күн бұрын
i paid 379 usd for a high cloud trinocular microscope just like that one. came with all attachments except the camera.
@watchout92139 күн бұрын
Enjoy!
@RickSaunders-lb9co10 күн бұрын
I am learning myself while watching all of your videos (just finished the step-by-step disassembly!)...what great info! Onto lubing and reassembly next. I'm planning to do a NH35 after getting more comfortable with the ST36. The slo-mo was awesome! 😄
@watchout92139 күн бұрын
Glad you're enjoying - thanks for Watching.
@unclesamautos14 күн бұрын
I do some micro soldering. My Canon APS is really good with Sigma 70mm EX DG Macro. Testing a Sigma AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro when it gets here this week. My scope camera is very different then everyone's. It's a Flir Blackfly machine vision 5.07M Sony IMX264 2448 x 2048 35.6 FPS.
@watchout921314 күн бұрын
Good luck with your new macro lens!
@CraftyZA22 күн бұрын
I want one! but shipping is almost the same as the scope itself...
@watchout921321 күн бұрын
Yep - shipping costs are pretty bad at the moment.
@rcdinamo627228 күн бұрын
I got a vevor microscope similar concep but it loses focus as soon as you change height or angle even by half an inch😢 have you noticed that with this piece too?
@watchout921328 күн бұрын
Yes, I think that would be pretty normal for just about any microscope - you will have a very narrow plane perpendicular to the lens that is in focus.
@r986c2Ай бұрын
So, yesterday I removed the train wheel bridge of my 7 jewel Elgin pocket watch, and I just cannot get it back on. The fact that the train bridge pivot holes aren't jeweled makes it even harder. It's so frustrating that I started crying for a moment. I feel like I'm paying for my sins
@watchout9213Ай бұрын
I feel your pain. You'll just have to keep on persisting and you will get there eventually. You can get a really good sense as to what is going on by feel.
@r986c2Ай бұрын
@@watchout9213 A couple hours after I wrote this comment, I got it back together. I just followed what you were doing in the video and it worked! Thanks
@watchout921329 күн бұрын
Congratulations!
@ElderPinto254Ай бұрын
kalle slaap is his name i had a lot of skill and the most stuppid tools and my result were good.. if you can make a shity movement run great thats watchmaking ... learnd that from kalle!!
@into_the_himalayasАй бұрын
How you clean the crystal or where did you find a new crystal,help please
@into_the_himalayasАй бұрын
I have the same watch but no crystal
@watchout9213Ай бұрын
I believe the part number is 315W02AN00. I can see one on eBay. You'll need to check it is right for your watch.
@into_the_himalayasАй бұрын
@@watchout9213 yep part number is exact,as you mentioned but I couldn't get it to India, amateur watchmaker here .thanks for the reply.i will check around
@watchout9213Ай бұрын
@@into_the_himalayas Good luck
@QuangTran-kj7uyАй бұрын
Hello fellow Aussie, glad I found your channel, I'm starting to learn about watchmaking as well and will be documenting the whole process. Looking forward to seeing your channel grow too.
@watchout9213Ай бұрын
Good luck! Be prepared for a long hard slog.
@My_Pens_HobbiesАй бұрын
I feel like this video (speciallly the title) was made just for me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I always end up screaming all over the house, screaming and cursing, all to just end up going back to my bench and sitting there silently for 10 freaking minutes, staring at the watch and re-thinking my decisions in life 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@watchout9213Ай бұрын
Hahahaha!!!!!
@wargamingrefugee90652 ай бұрын
Your ending tag-line made me chuckle. Thanks! :-)
@watchout92132 ай бұрын
😁
@GentlemensWatchServices2 ай бұрын
Great video and very real. I Feel your pain. The way I massively reduced my pinging and breaking stuff activity is to stop trying to achieve anything, don't have an aim. The fiddling around with the spring so that nothing pings is the only thing I'm doing, the fact that at some point it drops into position is a side effect....hope that makes sense, it worked for me. As soon as I start thinking about needing to get something done I take a break.
@watchout92132 ай бұрын
Thanks for that, I really appreciate it. Unfortunately filming things self-imposes some get-it-done-itus, because I'm always thinking "are all the cameras in focus?", "are they still recording?", "how much space is left on the SD Card?" - it prevents me from being 100% focussed on the task at hand - but its kind of hard to do KZbin without filming, right? Anyway, I press on. I've had the watch on my wrist for a few days, and while it has low amplitude, and does occasionally stop, for the most part it runs well and is keeping good time.
@michaelfonseka76572 ай бұрын
Stevie, welcome back mate, was looking forward to a video as an indication ure all moved in and in some sort of normality. OK, I see some comments on small bits, tweezers technique, jewel oiling.....well, in my humble opinion, dressing your tweezers saves those little bits from being launched and going into the black hole. For me, I make sure my tweezers points are true and sharp, one can use a little bit, but not so course sand paper or a fine file. The main area would be the inside where one would grab things with, this I also use some sand paper to "rough up the inside grabbing area" of the instrument,this assures slipping when picking up parts. As for teweezer technique, that can only be learnt personally and with daily use of the tweezers, noting mentally the amount of pressure needed to be exerted on your pair of tweezers to pick things up. This comes in time and experience. I hope this helps. Thanks for the video mate. Mike
@watchout92132 ай бұрын
Thanks mate!
@michaelfonseka76572 ай бұрын
@watchout9213 mate, I see you are nearly at 1 thousand subscribers. Can't wait to see.Great mate.❤
@yesterdayschild14182 ай бұрын
Nice work, Steve. Like me, the more you work on movements the better your skills become. I'm just getting to grips with those pesky cap jewels and oiling them. It's spooky but only the other night I was thinking I haven't seen a video from you for quite a while so welcome back. The nice thing about this hobby is there's no rush as life can get in the way sometimes.
@watchout92132 ай бұрын
Thanks so much - yeah, I moved house which was a nightmare, and all sorts of other things going on. Not really sure what I will do next. I have got the other 66A movement, and I could rebuild that just to see if it runs any better. As I mentioned I also want to learn how to replate a case, but will need to obtain chemicals, and especially for Gold plating, that can be pricey. The problem with practising on those cap jewels, is that once the jewel flies away, its gone forever. Maybe I should buy a box of 100 jewels just to practise motor skills with!
@watchout92132 ай бұрын
I just bought an assortment of cap jewels on ebay!
@yesterdayschild14182 ай бұрын
@@watchout9213 Let us know how you get on with those, I've heard they can be a mixed bag and finding the right one can be a nightmare. I'm using an old movement to practice oiling the jewels and I'm feeling pretty confident handling them now, a decent set of twizzles makes all the difference. Appling the oil is a different kettle of fish as I'm in two minds to continue with the auto oiler or go manual. I find the auto oiler quiet hard to get the hang of but as they say "Practice makes perfect" 👍
@gggvgg43022 ай бұрын
Watch out! Love this… more please Stephen.
@mcurtis9182 ай бұрын
I really appreciate the realtime teardown.
@watchout92132 ай бұрын
Thanks for Watching!
@grimm-12 ай бұрын
Check out a video I just uploaded "DIY Watch Press". Worked great for me.
@saisamayseva87122 ай бұрын
Good beginning!! Dismantle and assemble a hundred times of this movt and you will gain speed.All the best.
@benoitcerrina3 ай бұрын
Regarding putting the parts together. I am also a beginner and doing the same. However I can’t see how even with experience it will be easy to keep track of which screw goes where. Each movement seems to have its idiosyncrasies about that. So I would say that keeping screws grouped with what they screw in is likely a good practice in general
@watchout92133 ай бұрын
I've only done half a dozen movements, but I'm pretty sure I would be able to work it out pretty easily. The biggest risk is two screws that are the same thread but different length. I haven't had a movement with that yet, but some do. That's why its important to keep a close eye on the screws when disassembling. Most of the time the wrong screw just will not fit into the wrong place. Watch movements are for the most part so finely toleranced, that the right screw will just want to go into the right place - if that makes any sense. It will be pretty obvious pretty quickly if it isn't right. Also, after a while you know that most watches will have at the very least: Balance screw Pallet Fork screw Dial screws (I usually leave this in the mainplate) sometimes mounting ring screws to secure the movement in the holder (I usually leave these in place) Train bridge screws (usually 3 or 4, and they are usually the same) Barrel bridge screws Ratchet screw (big head) Crown wheel screw (big head, usually reverse threat, with the thread cut off at the bottom so it doesn't foul the stem) Setting lever screw (it will be different from all the others, newer watches often don't use a screw but a post that sits in the mainplate) There is usually a cover plate on the dial side that over the top of the yoke. Usually two screws that are fairly small There may be a screw as part of the yoke spring mechanism depending on manufacturer If the watch has centre seconds sweep, there will either be an additional bridge holding the fourth wheel above the centre wheel. Usually just 1 screw. Otherwise the fourth wheel will be offset, and there will be a small bridge with an intermediate wheel to connect the fourth wheel to a pinion going through the centre wheel driving the seconds hand. There will be some screws holding this intermediate arrangement in place. So the point is that it doesn't take that long to be able to identify what everything is for, and thereby where the screws go. I learned all this just by working on a few watches. The point is to look very carefully when disassembling. And even though filming it is a real pain, sometimes it can save your life when you need to go back and review the footage to see how something goes back together. Good luck, and enjoy!
@benoitcerrina3 ай бұрын
@@watchout9213 I hope for my sake you are right. My second practice movement is a 2650g. A pretty ugly and very cheap skeletonized movement which I chose because I could have a pocket watch with it in it delivered by Amazon one the same day (Sunday) for 27$. And the click screw, ratchet wheel screw and crown wheel screw look the same even under the microscope. Obviously the crown wheel one is reverse threaded and the other two may actually be identical. But in doubt I keep them separate and next to their respective part. Granted it may be different in more “respectable” movements (and I am not ditching this one because it is Chinese. I think the st36 is beautiful and very well made but that 2650 really feel bad.
@KTMvlog40933 ай бұрын
Super
@JustANobody97573 ай бұрын
I’ve watched dozens of KZbin videos and I’m just about to start my watchmaker journey. Your video was so instructive and inspiring. Knowing I’m going to make mistakes along the way doesn’t seem so daunting now. Thanks and I look forward to seeing more.
@watchout92133 ай бұрын
Can you believe this was filmed on my iPhone and the work done through a maggy lamp. Now I have a microscope and proper cameras. You might like to check out some of my later videos. Thanks for Watching.
@TerryMurrayTalks3 ай бұрын
Great video, nice careful, steady style. Hoping to undertake my first teardown and rebuild soon on a Seagul ST36.
@watchout92133 ай бұрын
Awesome - Good luck!
@tmahan12343 ай бұрын
Great Job, Mate
@TerryMurrayTalks3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, nicely documented (video wise), and narrated with a calm voice. Hoping to do my first teardown and build soon.
@benoitcerrina3 ай бұрын
Discovering your channel as I am starting on the same hobby. And my st36 is arriving in a couple days. It is nice to see video of someone who is not actually an expert
@benoitcerrina3 ай бұрын
Well the movement arrived and I broke the settings lever screw in the settings lever as my first operation (when trying to remove the crown). The rest of the disassembly went better. Probably slightly bent the hairspring though. I have just started reassembly.
@beogeek3 ай бұрын
I purchased a AmScope and I can say it is manufactured in the same factory. The only difference between amscope and these "knock-offs" is branding and quality control. But if you go with a knock-off it will be 99% the same, same optics, same shell same everything. AmScope is more expensive and I only went with it is because the shipping was cheaper.
@credibility633 ай бұрын
That mainspring, wouldn't it be easier just to squirt wd40 in there 😂
@d00d00brown3 ай бұрын
GREAT video! as someone beginning this hobby your channel has been extremely educational for me, and your words very comforting regarding learning
@watchout92133 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for Watching.
@SnifterRoux3 ай бұрын
How is it holding up? have you had any issues since this video? Would you buy again?
@watchout92133 ай бұрын
It's all working fine - no problems at all. Yes, would buy again.
@wargamingrefugee90653 ай бұрын
I truly appreciate your sharing your journey and showing what you do warts and all.
@watchout92133 ай бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for coming along with me. I got some more Seikos so I'll need to get stuck into those.
@curiousassortment4 ай бұрын
At 1:21:32 you tweeked the little fork under the balance. I'm gonna try that - maybe that's why my movement stopped when I screwed down the plate.
@Seftdelmer4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I followed and managed to disassemble and re-assemble. :)
@curiousassortment4 ай бұрын
Very instructive video. My problem: the more I secure the screw, the slower the wheel turns, then stops. I have visually inspected it; the two feet under balance bridge are in place, the wheels at first are turning, so all seems right. I never screw it down overly tight, just enough. Wondering if you'd know why this would be happening. Thanks.
@watchout92134 ай бұрын
It certainly isn't correct. You'll just need to keep on pressing on to work out what the problem is I'm afraid.
@curiousassortment4 ай бұрын
@@watchout9213 Thanks for your reply.
@watchout92134 ай бұрын
@@curiousassortment You could check for end shake - the pivots should be able to move up and down - have you taken the jewels out - is it possible they have been put back in incorrectly or with the cap stone upside down?
@curiousassortment4 ай бұрын
@@watchout9213 I'm new to this so I'm not sure about some terms. By "pivots" I assume you mean the two legs under the top plate of the balance. Not sure what you mean when you say I have taken the jewels out - I only removed the balance wheel assembly - one removal. Also I dropped the thing once, so something might have fallen out. Cap stone?- not sure. I have the feeling I need a decent digital microscope to better examine what I am doing. Thanks again for your reply!
@watchout92134 ай бұрын
@@curiousassortment I suggest watching LOTS of videos, and reading some articles - this will help you with the terminology - an then its just practice practice practice - I still have a very long way to go myself before I am anywhere near competent.
@user-rq9po2zv4k4 ай бұрын
Дякую вам за працю 😊
@robertlogan76914 ай бұрын
I am learning on the exact same movement. I'm so glad you posted this. My spring went flying also when trying to remove the center arbor. I didn't take a picture and could not remember which way the spring wound or even how to start hand winding a spring. Awesome!
@watchout92134 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@JosephYudin4 ай бұрын
There’s a seller on eBay who 3D prints mainspring winders. They work great and are inexpensive.
@user-rq9po2zv4k4 ай бұрын
Цікаво,який состав розчину для миття шестерні
@user-rq9po2zv4k4 ай бұрын
Клас 😊❤
@cosymoon4 ай бұрын
Awesome channel! Just bought my first practice movement and I will see how it goes :D Really enjoy those videos.
@watchout92134 ай бұрын
Thanks! Another Seiko turned up today, so we'll see if I have any better luck with it.
@rubinsteinway5 ай бұрын
Is there a way to get in touch with you about my ST36? On mine there is an extra part that appears to be above the balance wheel. I don't know whether to remove it first. I'd like to send a photo. Thanks.
@watchout92135 ай бұрын
Go to my other channel, Audio Nautica - there's an email address there you can use. www.youtube.com/@audionautica6843
@rubinsteinway5 ай бұрын
I went there, I don't see any email addy. @@watchout9213
@TheLongboardingParty5 ай бұрын
followed this video in its entirety as a guide to assemble my ST36. it was my first time assembling a movement. thanks for the video!
@watchout92135 ай бұрын
Thanks for Watching!
@XJ2905 ай бұрын
I’m just starting out my near full time journey into watch repair. Hope your journey is going well friend.
@watchout92135 ай бұрын
Thanks for Watching - all the best.
@TheJaniebabe5 ай бұрын
Hi Steven, just a random question, I have a seiko travel alarm clock, in a case. There is a, well looks like some sort of adjustment screw with a double ended arrow pointing to a plus and a minus, what is that for? I have seen the same sort of thing on alarm clocks you have worked on. Hold the phone, I went back to one of your earlier videos and I may have answered my own question, but can you confirm, is it to adjust if the clock is running too fast or slow? Mine is running slow so do I move the screw to the + sign?
@watchout92135 ай бұрын
Most probably you are correct. Move towards the + sign to make it run faster.
@Van_Der_Lay_Industries5 ай бұрын
Love your work. I feel your pain. I've just started my first tear down and rebuild. Picked up so many pieces off the floor, but getting a bit better every time I work on it.
@watchout92135 ай бұрын
Yep - the only way to learn is by doing.
@GentlemensWatchServices5 ай бұрын
You’re well on your way, and great work on the video! Top tip is to put the setting lever in as the very first part. I had countless disasters when I used to leave it towards the end.
@watchout92135 ай бұрын
Sure thing - thanks for Watching!
@alexandregb5665 ай бұрын
I appreciate your decision to record your progress in this hobby. I am going to plan on starting on it as well.
@watchout92135 ай бұрын
Good luck! Thanks for Watching.
@drkujavec5 ай бұрын
I am getting good results by holding the piece right in the center with rodico, which makes it very easy to place it completely vertical. Once in place, I tap lightly with a toothpick to separate the rodico.
@Alejosales6 ай бұрын
lol loved the title. 😂
@alexandregb5666 ай бұрын
"I wanna know why on other people's channels the pivots just go straight into the holes!" I guess they threaten the watch 😂.