Thanks for restoring my watch to such precise detail!! ❤ You are far from Miami but worth the wait and the distance. I would not have entrusted that piece to anyone else. Brilliant work!
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Amy :)
@johnsrabe11 ай бұрын
Hi, Amy. Thanks for being a catalyst for a great video! Nice watch; kinda subtle. And I’m glad you had him restore its lustre!
@franka976011 ай бұрын
I would call this almost a rebuild, with work on the bracelet and polishing. One of your most thorough restorations, Stian. Thanks for showing us your detailed, careful work.
@amygodoy637711 ай бұрын
@@johnsrabe Hi! You are so welcomed. Thanks for your comment. It was a hard decision because as a collector I don’t like to polish my watches. However in this particular case, this piece had already been polished and was badly scratched. It belonged to one owner and was his daily wear. I trusted Stian and I’m very happy with the restoration.
@amygodoy637711 ай бұрын
@@johnsrabe ❤️
@rf159a11 ай бұрын
Can't wait for the workshop tour!! Love to see all your tools and machines a professional watchmaker has.
@stuartthornton302711 ай бұрын
Watch AND tool porn, all on the same channel.
@adfpv115311 ай бұрын
Excellent dude thoroughly enjoyed it 😁👍
@milanchristi793911 ай бұрын
Amy's comment says it all. Masterful workmanship!
@tiberiuvincze828811 ай бұрын
Allways a nice and refreshing video! 😊😊👋
@frankthomas85511 ай бұрын
Yes!!! Although a busy and satisfying video with a lot of time lapse, I knew we'd still get the slow mo for the ultra sonic solution drop!
@joshuareinoehl92411 ай бұрын
The older Tudors IMHO look much better than the new designs of today, great to have you back!
@yoyex200911 ай бұрын
How much is the average range price of a Vintage Tudor?
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thanks Joshua, and I agree wholeheartedly :)
@jeff117611 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful work, Stian.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@mickboakes702311 ай бұрын
Beautiful job Stian. Glad you’re back. Really miss my regular dose of VWS. Regards Mick🇬🇧
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, Mick 😊
@pierre-yvesp376911 ай бұрын
One can really feel your Viking roots sometimes: you really do love hammering at things, don't you? :-) Fantastic work as usual, it's great to see you work on the bracelet - it's quite rare to see that in video. The part that amazes me the most is how you deal with the hairspring. I have messed with hairsprings on a couple of junk pocket watches. This has taught me one thing: _do _*_not_*_ mess with hairsprings, leave it to the professionnals!_ ;-) That's a beautiful vintage Tudor, nice patina on the dial and the movement is very nice.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Hammering is fun! 😂
@HorologyHubub11 ай бұрын
Wonderful my friend hats of to you 😁👍👍👍
@moboei11 ай бұрын
Great to see you back. Wonderful job on the Tudor
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@vicrod511 ай бұрын
Outstanding work as ever Stiam.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Victor! Stian 😉
@steppoify11 ай бұрын
Stian!! Long time no see! I really enjoyed your rapier wit and dulcet voice as you applied hammer and tong to the Big Rose Tudor. An ETA movement is not a bad off the shelf movement, I feel, although it ain't Rolex. I confess I harbor lukewarm affection for Tudor. The budget little brother to the Crown. But in 1959, that is still a damn fine watch!! So very nice to watch you again!! Best, Stephen ❤❤😊
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Stephen 😊
@shawnhulke738511 ай бұрын
Beautiful!!!
@johnburgess657211 ай бұрын
I love casework and bracelet work
@ygrbooks11 ай бұрын
Great to have you back after quite some time, Stian. And thank you for another excellent video: 👍👌👏! I am not a fan of metal bracelets, preferring leather straps, but the amount of time and expertise you spent on restoring this one is just amazing.
@richardhuxford11479 ай бұрын
I’ve watched this twice now and learned more each time. Thanks for the great video Stian!
@VintageWatchServices9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@JochenVogel11 ай бұрын
Gorgeous watch. And expert treatment as usual.
@franka976011 ай бұрын
I sent a link to this video to my brother, who is also a watch lover. He enjoyed it very much, and is now a subscriber to your channel!
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@KillerByte66611 ай бұрын
Well done on this beauty mate !! Bravo ! The rebuilding of the bracelet and the spiral were tricky ones.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@drummerhammar11 ай бұрын
Once again....Beautiful!
@alaindrolet_atlt_201911 ай бұрын
Cool watch to work on, as you said a straightforward one but always interesting by the final shiny result ! Finish result it so nice !! Thanks for sharing, I really love this one !! ✨👌
@gpate952811 ай бұрын
Lovely looking watch.
@triplex8611 ай бұрын
So nice to have another video from you. Really enjoyed watching your skills at work on this one. You make it look easy - always the sign of a true professional. Thanks for posting.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! 😊
@ronaldlinkenhoker570511 ай бұрын
Beautiful watch.
@alanpreston311111 ай бұрын
Wow , the work on the bracelet was amazing… and then the balance hairspring!! I now need to lie down in a darkened room , brilliant as ever 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@djdoo11 ай бұрын
The Rose is so beautiful, a really special and interesting logo! A functional and clean design for everyday usage but with good built quality Brilliant work as always, cheers from Greece! Jim
@ליהואזיסברג11 ай бұрын
Great work - the result is amazing!!
@gori27711 ай бұрын
Wow! I know I am becoming repetitive in my comments but… wow! These videos have been far in between but I just love it when they come out. Always a lovely respectful restoration and the macro footage of your insanely fine motor skills has me living vicariously as a watchmaker. Thank you
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! 😊
@timothyodonnell859111 ай бұрын
Stunning result! Beautiful!
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@markgardiner5150Ай бұрын
Excellent Video Stian!
@VintageWatchServicesАй бұрын
Many thanks, Mark!
@cubatea11 ай бұрын
What a superb restoration. I love the dry humour! The variety of tools you need to have it quite astonishing
@mobrien712811 ай бұрын
I hope the powers that be at Rolex choose to restore the ROSE on the dial of their Tudor watch line soon. It is unique to this brand and should - in my opinion - be restored.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Agree!
@ianbrade775411 ай бұрын
That was beautifully executed, Stian. I especially enjoyed this video because the watch reminded me of one my father owned for many years and later regretted parting with. It was a Tudor Oyster Royal. The batons were slightly different and there was more texture on the dial surface, but overall, it was very similar to this watch. Thanks for another great episode.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ianbrade775411 ай бұрын
@VintageWatchServices I really did. My dad's watch had the small rose imprint and a 'waffle' finish on the dial. I'm sure it was 50s vintage, though. The work you did on the watch in this video was very comprehensive. Interesting to see the amount of work you put into the bracelet. Do you charge by the hour or for the whole job? If you use the content for a video, does the customer receive a discount? Just interested to know how you work things out, from a business perspective.
@bullnose0111 ай бұрын
I know it's going to be a good day when a notification for a new VWS video pops up on my computer. A fine piece of work. Best wishes to you and the family heading into the holidays, Stian.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Bullnose 😊
@terrypack753711 ай бұрын
What a beautiful watch. Would love to have a watch like this. Great job!!
@ralphferrara515211 ай бұрын
Great job. Beautiful watch. You do absolutely beautiful workmanship. Love watching your videos. Please make more soon. 😁👍
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
More to come!
@MrLukealbanese11 ай бұрын
Another beauty Stian 😊😊
@cristobalosuna310611 ай бұрын
Great video and spectacular result! Thanks for sharing
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@num35111 ай бұрын
Wonderful Watch and great work THX
@johnmonkey187411 ай бұрын
That's a pretty movement.
@floydingram6032 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for explain all steps.
@watchtock881811 ай бұрын
For an old movement, that is in super sweet condition.
@andrebalsa20311 ай бұрын
Beautiful watch and beautiful work on it, thank you for sharing.
@ronl713111 ай бұрын
Great restoration
@ydnartitcomb111 ай бұрын
Nice Watch
@jsnyder051211 ай бұрын
New subscriber 😊thank you for the videos. Long time Tudor fan. My first Tudor was new in 1985, a 79090. Wearing my Black Bay 58 while enjoying this video.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
😁👍
@Watcheyes11 ай бұрын
This is the best commentating watchmaker on youtube :)
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Josef 😉
@Watcheyes11 ай бұрын
@@VintageWatchServices Your welcome Stian =)
@brucebarlow660411 ай бұрын
Stian great results with the Watch and strap. Also great to see that your recent training session at the Arnold Schwarzenegger School of Watch making wasn’t just about bench pressing and barbell curls but also sledgehammer tippy tap time. Keep well from New Zealand 🇳🇿
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
😁👍
@johnsrabe11 ай бұрын
Stian, while I enjoy watching you fix the intricate innards of a watch, I really love the case finishing, bracelet fixing, etc., which are tasks I can see myself doing, unlike the more complicated and delicate stuff. Basically, if it’s outside the watch, I’ll try it. If it’s inside the watch, I’m off to my local brick and mortar Romanian watch repair man on Foothill Blvd. thanks as always for your videos and congratulations on the growing supporter base. I suppose I should join them.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
😁👍
@albertmeyer898311 ай бұрын
Tudor is awesome
@986C11 ай бұрын
Not a fan of Tudor personally but I love your videos.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
😊👍
@larrykelly283811 ай бұрын
Vern nice restoration
@ErvinSalma11 ай бұрын
Magnificent job, once again! Great video and keep up the good work!
@alanmckinnon679111 ай бұрын
Hi Stian good to see you back. I hope you enjoyed your training and it went well. I noticed a distinct lack of facial hair - clean shaven at the start of Movember? 🙂 You asked what we think about Tudor. I think they are fine TOOL watches that filled the gap Rolex left behind when they went for the diamond encrusted market where oil Sheiks and foul-mouthed English footballers are Which is fine as a few friends can now afford them!
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Alan! I did the Movember thing a couple of times but could never get a real moustache 😉
@gregcapella594111 ай бұрын
THANKS,,GREAT VIDEO
@soundmindtv291111 ай бұрын
Great tips about the hairspring! Love your easy alignment trick. What machine is that lapping / buffing machine you're using? Absolutely beautiful work! The watch looks amazing, a vintage style I would definitely wear. I can't believe you took apart all the bracelet links and restored that bracelet so beautifully! Fantastic work!!
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@Enjoyinformation-hi9uo11 ай бұрын
I love this video.
@RedWolfRedWolfRedWolf11 ай бұрын
I can’t trust a watchmaker who wears a smart watch…❤😂
@aurelius38811 ай бұрын
You can trust Stian!
@velviaman320611 ай бұрын
Mine used to wear a Rolex Daytona but he came to a sad end😢.
@velviaman320611 ай бұрын
Tudor too thick and too big for my 17cm wrist. The only Tudor that I owned was the Original Black Bay which had stuck reversing wheels two months after the guarantee expired . Got my watchmaker to fix it then sold it for more than I bought it for new.😊
@foxwhiskey11 ай бұрын
The smart watch is only a dummy during work, I think.....😂😅
@yoyex200911 ай бұрын
😅
@michaelmoore248711 ай бұрын
As always, an enjoyable and informative video. Thank you for creating it. I have heard of a process called "poising" a balance, but I don't recall ever seeing a video that you have made that explains what this is all about. If you come across a watch that needs "poising" in the future, would you please educate all of us about what makes this necessary and how it is done?
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Hello Michael, poising is the process of reducing/eliminating weight distribution inconsistencies in the balance wheel. There are two flavors, static and dynamic. I'll do both in an upcoming series but that will be in a few months. There is of course a chance I'll have to do it also on a watch before that :)
@ForestWoodworks11 ай бұрын
Did you custom make the brass piece used to retain the link profile during shaping? Great great work!
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Yes I did but it was a rough piece
@ForestWoodworks11 ай бұрын
Can you tell me the make and model of the curved tweezers you're driving? The more I worked on the Timex Q movement I mentioned recently, the more I longed for a pair of curved tweezers to see if they would make the approach angles better. The Timex came with a pile of old quartz watches and one mechanical my Uncle sent me to kickstart my watchmaking interest a couple weeks back. I actually finished it Saturday night. It was a non-runner when I got it and I was able to diagnose the problem and fabricate a new part. I never knew you could service a quartz watch--actually, until several weeks ago I didn't know about watches at all. I was sooo excited when I actually got the train wheel bridge to seat correctly, and even more excited when the movement sprung back to life. Yippee! I know it's a low end movement according to many, but that point where it springs back to life has to feel the same but matter the type.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Congrats! That's a great achievement! 💪 The tweezers I use are from Regine Horology, you can get them directly from them by sending a mail to info@regine.ch
@ForestWoodworks11 ай бұрын
@@VintageWatchServices awesome! Thank you!
@robertwalker962511 ай бұрын
Stian, this is such a handsome watch, I really like the face. It's simple, but elegant. And of course, I have some questions. Why does a watch run differently in either a horizontal or vertical position? Regarding the bracelet, through the magic of editing, repairing the bracelet went quickly. However, how long did it really take to repair the bracelet? The liquid in the container you use in the ultrasound appears to have some viscosity to it. What makes up that liquid? Sorry I had so many questions, but as you know I really enjoy your humor and information you include in your videos. I hope you and yours are healthy and at peace. Cheers from this inquisitive retired old coot living the dream in Tennessee.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Hello Robert, a watch will run a bit differently due to tiny inconsistencies in weight distribution and roundness+flatness of the balance wheel and the hairspring. The bracelet took me about half a day in total and the liquid in the jar I used is Elma Red 1:9 😊
@coetroy11 ай бұрын
Awesome job, looks amazing. Great video, really liked seeing how you fixed the bracelet. Obviously the pee and poop aspect was the most profound part of the video, hilarious but true! Thanks for another stellar video.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
😁👍
@faksen1311 ай бұрын
New Tudor, FXD in titanium and fixed bracelet bars, blue dial and preferably blue bezel, but black would do also. Only deal breaker is no date, and a day indication would make it perfect.
@RightTwoOwn11 ай бұрын
I honestly could watch you work on that braclet from beginning to end for 30-45 minutes.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
😁👍
@Mike-pg6gs11 ай бұрын
Fantastic
@carloscarvalhido242411 ай бұрын
Hi. Excellent work with the balance spring. By the way, I've always eard that this spring should be cleaned with the rubis on, for better safety. But you take them off before cleaning. Maybe your modern cleaning machine is more gentle than the old ones, I don't know... Anyway, thanks for showing :)
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Hello Carlos, there's basically zero risk of damaging the pivots when the balance is screwed to the mainplate, in my opinion, and it should clean the pivots better if they are not covered by the cap stones. But as with anything there are many ways of doing a task and it might be that different teachers and schools have different preferences :)
@petercampbell382811 ай бұрын
Nice watch, much nicer than modern Tudor. I can't get past the snowflake hands on the new ones. Dare I say that it looks too good?
@red75v6711 ай бұрын
Lovely job Stian. You really transformed this piece. Not so sure about your own wrist wear though!
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
😂 Thanks, Howard
@stuka7811 ай бұрын
AMAZING!!!
@sectortwelve1211 ай бұрын
Good job!
@allardvanderstarre523811 ай бұрын
informative, well done
@paulpietruszewski422611 ай бұрын
Welcome Back!!!!
@kswaminathan543911 ай бұрын
What an absorbing video!!!. Stian, I noticed some marking on the dial side above the words TUDOR GENEVE, similar to the markings on a balance bridge showing ( +) & (-). Can you throw some light regarding the markings? Eagerly awaiting for the workshop tour.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thanks, K! The markings were common on movements in the old days, they are for timing the watch. The watchmaker could put a hand on and see the movement of it against the scale.
@kswaminathan543911 ай бұрын
Thanks for the explanation Stian.
@boydsargeant749611 ай бұрын
Great video Stian! I have an old Tudor, mine with the smaller rose. I love this bigger rose! I’m not a new watch fan, nor really a Rolex fan since it’s all about branding, so unfortunately that rubs off onto Tudor. However, I only like old things, so maybe in 20 years time I might like modern Tudors? Loved the wee and poo insight, thank your daughter for me😂. How do you know how to adjust a balance hairspring in situ while running, I have enough trouble doing it off the wheel? How do you stop caseback gaskets from twisting as you put it on, I noticed when you put it on it started to look like it might twist like mine do often. Where have you been fella, we have all really missed you! Really looking forward to watch dial videos! Ta ta.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Hello Boyd, thanks for your message :) I've been in training for six weeks and haven't had much time to make videos... The hairspring action is actually less complicated than you think, it's basically like this: the hairspring needs to be in the middle between the pins or pin and boot and if it is not, you can push or pull it at the stud. That should also help it develop more uniformly. It also needs to be centered on the jewel of course. If you put the case back gasket on with the tweezers there shouldn't be much risk of it twisting, I should think?
@boydsargeant749611 ай бұрын
@@VintageWatchServices thanks Stian! It’s about practice. We want to see the goods of your training😁tell us all about it, many of us are watching for information, entertainment is fun as well of course. Have a great week, I’m working on a 1952 Longines 12.68ZS, loving it so far, but you can never be sure until the straps back on!🤣
@ross-t666311 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video! I wanted to ask what company manufactured that movement for Tudor? AS?
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
It's an ETA 1156
@RabbitWatchShop11 ай бұрын
Currently, Tudor’s latest dress watches are boring. Since they have the 54 and 58, they should consider bringing this back. I’d buy immediately. The large rose is my favorite aspect.
@velviaman320611 ай бұрын
Good STUFF.
@joeskeptical476211 ай бұрын
● *Great job and it's a gorgeous watch I would be proud to wear.* ● *_I have a suggestion; from about 34 minutes and 35 seconds of this video, where the final product is so handsomely displayed, consider the inclusion of different music._* ● My suggestion is an excerpt from the piano prelude of the 1st minute and 18 seconds of the song "Sofrito" by Cuban musician Mongo Santamaria.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@TomasFaktor11 ай бұрын
Hej Stian, bra jobbet på urklockan som alltid. Den roligaste momenten av din video var med hundar och deras tävling med skall :D Den interresante momenten var, när du mäter noggrannhet i olika positioner och skillnad är så stor. Sedan gör du en precis rörelse med "hairspring" inne axel och problem försvinner. Det förstår jag inte.. Hälsar, Tomas från Tjeckien
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Tjenare Tomas, jeg forklarte ikke hva jeg gjorde veldig godt så jeg skjønner hvorfor du spør :) Det er to trinn; først må index pinnene være så tett sammen at hairspringen bare har littegrann bevegelsesrom og deretter må hairspringen være i midten mellom index pinnene. Det var dette siste jeg gjorde med å presse på hairspringen nær studen.
@stavros_katsopr11 ай бұрын
16:02 Nice whistle you owl 😂 Btw, seeing you repairing the bracelet, i'm sure many (normal...) tools could do the job, but knowing your kinkiness( it's with "i", not "y", had to search it!) i'm sure you have "special" ones, maybe from Tudor themselves! PS Tudor will always remain Tudor, or else they'll have to rename the family, after centuries...😋 PS2 I use a sponge for a bracelet's extension
@ostas964 ай бұрын
красивые часы
@frankschroth403811 ай бұрын
Very beautiful work , Stian ! ( I hope I spelled your name right 😅)
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
You did! 😁
@davejordheim182611 ай бұрын
It's been a long time since the last video. I'm Jonesing for more videos.🙂
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
😁👍
@h3xshadow31611 ай бұрын
Brother sent me one of your videos, 5 videos later I’m hooked. Will be in contact soon about one of the omegas on your website
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Very cool to hear! 👍
@mickeyx674611 ай бұрын
Great to see a vid from you! Thanks for the Norwegian wisdom: Tastes are like the butt!!! Lol. I would love to understand it In Norwegian since I’m sure it loses something in translation! 😅 Cheers!
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
Smaken er som baken, den er delt i midten :)
@mickeyx674611 ай бұрын
@@VintageWatchServices 🤣😂🤣😂
@chaungoc397911 ай бұрын
Hello, can I ask if I have a hamilton eta 2892a2, so the error is low when the clock face is up and down, and when the clock knob is at 6 o'clock, the difference is high. thank you.
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
There wasn't actually any question in that but you would need to have the watch serviced if the difference is big :)
@Tsalmist11 ай бұрын
Haha a pinch of sugar and a garlic clove!🎉🎉
@chiragnk60211 ай бұрын
How much would a restoration usually cost? I don't think I can get this kinda service any where in India. I have my grandpa's old enicar watch that deserves this kinda touch but I have no way of making it happen. Beautiful watch that needs a little but if love to work better
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
It depends on the watch of course, but for a not too complicated watch around 4-500 euros.
@dnumaplagius11 ай бұрын
Veldig fin vintage tudor 🕰️
@soundmindtv291111 ай бұрын
I love the tudor movement, and the tudor brand, but in my mind it'll always be a lower cost alternative to Rolex. I mean, like every oyster style watch design. If they want to compete with Rolex, I think they'll need to come out with some unique, signature designs. They can't just make an oysterdate with a rose logo and expect to fetch Rolex prices, in my opinion.
@Nodaki.arlodji11 ай бұрын
Wow 😍
@francoisvandensteene544411 ай бұрын
May I ask what the references of the bracelet and endlinks are. I have such a Tudor but no bracelet for it. Thanks!
@VintageWatchServices10 ай бұрын
I honestly do not know but you should be able to find it by googling your watch's reference and bracelet
@francoisvandensteene544410 ай бұрын
@@VintageWatchServices thanks for your reply! I really appreciate your videos. Very well done and instructive!
@Mars-zgblbl2 ай бұрын
“My Precious” - the Tudor from Mordor
@VintageWatchServices2 ай бұрын
😁
@Mars-zgblbl2 ай бұрын
@@VintageWatchServices I used to have a Tudor but when we had kids, we had to trade it in for a four door
@celsoqueiroz85211 ай бұрын
❤
@SubTroppo11 ай бұрын
In changing the logo from the rose to the shield, Tudor ensured I would never buy a new watch from their brand. I wouldn't buy a new Grand Seiko for similar reasons but I prefer the designs from the mid-20th century anyway.
@soundmindtv291111 ай бұрын
If you don't mind, may I know the details of your disc sander / lapper / buffer?
@VintageWatchServices11 ай бұрын
I don't mind at all :) It's a multifunction machine from a company called Jertech (www.jertech.ch) here in Switzerland. If you're serious about it you can mail me at stian@vintagewatchservices.eu for more details