1938 Omega Pocket Watch Broken!

[@garryrindfuss5349]

"We all know that's working on an escape plan." Precisely. I have just come across this and your other videos. I'm new to the hobby, 18 months in, (I just work on pocket watches) and I find your videos to be educational, entertaining, and very well photographed. Thank you!

[@watchodyssey4894]

Ah, yes, just like watch springs and tiny screws, I like to keep you entertained. Welcome to the hobby and thank you for the great feedback. Have fun!

[@A-Warthog-dh2rx]

This guy is the new bob ross, so soothing and 10/10 video

[@watchodyssey4894]

Wow. Not sure I can honor the legacy of the great Bob Ross, perhaps if I grow my hair out a bit. Thanks for the comments and for subscribing.

[@MD-so4ws]

Excellent video, very soothing! If you're planning on selling that one, id love to add it to my collection!

[@watchodyssey4894]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your interest in the Omega but no plans to sell at the current time, maybe one day. Cheers!

[@tedblack2415]

Beautiful watch and i must say as equally are your surroundings , also acceptioal results .subbed .

[@watchodyssey4894]

Thank you . The Omega is a lovely piece indeed. I'm reminded that was a very nice Autumn day outside when I started the project. Good eyes.

[@nickjohnson217]

Lovely piece, my only critique is cannon pinion on first before hour wheel, it will bite you one day and a missing tooth on the hour wheel can be a disaster! All in all a very good service.

[@watchodyssey4894]

Glad you enjoyed the 1938 Omega. Is it possible you meant the minute wheel perhaps, the cannon pinion must be in place before the hour wheel. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@vjsjwiduxhshjfhdiiwk6717]

27:00 Is that hydrogen peroxide solution in the bottle? I have an old Rolex steel watch from the 1980s. It has stopped working and lost its shine over time. I want to restore its exterior shine, but I'm not sure how to clean it at home. I have hydrogen peroxide, citric acid, baking soda, and dish soap (neutral detergent) at home. Could you tell me which of these to use to clean the watch?

[@usuario8062]

I was going to ask the same thing about the contents of that bottle. Let's see if the author answers.

[@watchodyssey4894]

Trichloroethylene blend (or better known as "One-Dip") - I'd use that primarily for hairsprings, jewels and small parts needing extra attention. For a stainless steel case on a Rolex just a mild dish soap would be fine, definitely no acids! If you have access to an ultrasonic cleaner, those are excellent for Oyster cases and bands, consider L&R's Ultrasonic cleaning solution.

[@vjsjwiduxhshjfhdiiwk6717]

@@watchodyssey4894 Thanks for the advice. I'll try cleaning the watch with dish soap as you suggested. I don't have an ultrasonic cleaner at home, so I'll just fill a bowl with water, put the watch in, and shake it a few times before taking it out. Even though the watch is broken, if I can restore its exterior shine, it will be more enjoyable to appreciate it at home. 😄😄😄

[@watchodyssey4894]

I don't recommend full immersion if the movement is still in the watch and the seals are that old, try a small painter's brush to work your soapy suds in and a quick rinse first. I use a restoration polish called Flitz to hand finish but be delicate with it, some prefer not to polish. Good luck.

[@vjsjwiduxhshjfhdiiwk6717]

​@@watchodyssey4894 Thanks for the detailed advice. Before cleaning the watch, I was curious about what model my Rolex is since I don't have the box or warranty card. After some research, I think it's a 1978 model. The watch in this kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3ekknaGep5srNE looks almost identical to mine. It seems like this is the one. I checked the price, and it's quite expensive. I had no idea and have been handling it carelessly. I can't believe it's white gold... If I lived in the U.S., I would have entrusted the watch to you, but it's a pity that I can't.