I see I created quite the firestorm in the comment section so I'll pin this here😅 For Tip 2: Check this video out from Long Island Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGnSqquBobGLptU Modern watches are made to be shock resistant. People wear mechanical to golf, shooting ranges, mountain biking and to war! The palm of the hand is a soft shock absorbing surface like a pillow or cushion, I'm no telling you to smack your watch on a table lol. The jeweller I talked about has 30 years experience and owns an AD with over 7 swiss and japanese brands along with grey market luxury watches like Rolex IWC Omega etc. I'm pretty sure he knows what he's doing. Edit: A commenter said he saw a watchmaker do this trick but paid it no mind at the time. For Tip 3: Here's another video from Long Island Watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5DddZuqbtWfa7c Someone in the comments said that golf tape solvent and isopropyl alcohol do essentially the same thing. by dipping only the bezel in the solvent for a short time (much shorter than what mark did with his watch) should not be a problem. I also mentioned to do this with cheap watches that are hard to return and out of warranty (AliX, used watches etc.) OBVIOUSLY don't do this with a Rolex Sub haha
@sivanstar7 ай бұрын
You can drive with pressing the gas pedal with your hand but you use your foot? Why is that? Bc it was intended to. Yes modern movements ahould withstand some shovks and bumps but it doesn't mean you should smack it! And no rational watchmaker will tell you to. And even if it is out of warranty or from ali. Do it the right way or dont do it at all. Take it to a watchmaker and a jeweler is not a watchmaker.
@dgrantreiter7 ай бұрын
You should have created a fire storm of people sending you repair bills
@Stanjara7 ай бұрын
Wow... these were fantastic tips. I have a tip... If your watch is running 10s a day fast, or slow... try resting it overnight at different positions. (face up, down, crown side up - down) In most cases it will correct itself. (depends on the movement and your results may vary, but give it a try)
@DarthPlaya7 ай бұрын
I clicked on this video saying "Hmmmph, I've been collecting for too long, there's nothing NEW I'm gonna learn here" but I have to admit I had never tried smacking my un-wound watch against my palm, although after it was demonstrated, I do remember seeing a watchmaker using the technique in the past, but I paid it no mind. 👍🏽Given!
@NorthernWatchClub7 ай бұрын
Nice! My jeweller probably learned it from the numerous watchmakers he works with, I'm super grateful for your comment because there's an uproar in the comment section about this haha.
@rickjason2157 ай бұрын
Please list that watchmaker so I can recommend that people avoid him. Banging a watch will eventually do permanent damage.
@DarthPlaya7 ай бұрын
@@rickjason215 I think you are misunderstanding the proccedure. You don't have to "Bang" anything. It's actually the arc of the sharp arm movement that brings the watch to life. It's basically the same as a "shake to start" watch movement, but only using one initial shake to get it started and insure it's operational. No one in their right mind would "BANG" their watch (on purpose) against anything. Using your palm is only supposed to impart extra motion to the rotor (and to possibly be a safeguard against flinging your Rolex across the room)😂 .... It's all in the wrist!
@rendullic7 ай бұрын
Trick about winding - put you watch in pocket. 5 mins of walking gives you 20-25 hrs of power reserve
@NorthernWatchClub7 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'll talk about it in my next video if I make one :)
@bobbrowne30272 ай бұрын
You could always tie some string to the watch and lash it your cars bumper then drive round the block a couple of times. That will wind it via the rotor without having the hard work of unscrewing the crown.
@tcapd7 ай бұрын
Thank you, great tips, the second one was unknown to me, I like that method.
@Subjective_JoshNelson7 ай бұрын
I've struggled with clockwise alignment with my crowns - great tip on going counter; love the winder tip, too. I'm not touching the bezel tip with a 10 foot pole. 😀Thanks for these NWC!
@NorthernWatchClub7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@robalexander73487 ай бұрын
Thank you for those handy hints, i do use those methods with my mechanicle watches 👍 Au
@brianwall4637 ай бұрын
Great video! Greetings from a new subscriber from Atlantic Canada! Looking forward to more content from you!
@rickhoevenaars78337 ай бұрын
I fail to see the benefit of the “smack the watch in the palm of your hand” technique. Since the watch isn’t running, you’ll still have to deploy the crown to set the time before wearing it. While doing that, just give it a few winds and you’re all set. I also quite enjoy interacting with my watches. I’m not very comfortable with the bezel alignment fix either, as I’d be afraid of creating a bigger problem than you’re trying to fix (ie the lume pip falling off). I think I’d leave that fix to the professionals.
@thegorn7 ай бұрын
Screwing in a crown is not cracking a safe - just push it in gently and turn it clockwise. In over 20+ years of using mechanical watches I've never had an issue with the normal way of doing things. Also I wouldn't slap your watch like that. It's not good for the hairspring, pallet fork and escapement wheel, amongst other things. As for bezel alignment, try before you buy and/or ask for photos. It shouldn't be your business to fix a manufacturing fault.
@KP-wp5sz7 ай бұрын
Love the palm trick!
@Matthew-wn8oq7 ай бұрын
I can't imagine those "tips" will be advantages to anyone , especially hitting your watch on your palm.
@GottaGeek7 ай бұрын
Smacking does the same thing as shaking except with a lot more force, which isn't good or mechanical watches. The "smacking" just creates more kinetic energy which equals more winding. PLEASE DON'T "SMACK" YOUR WATCHES, IT'S ABUSE!
@patzguitarz6 ай бұрын
Wow, the comments here are priceless. I guess wearing a mechanical watch could damage it!
@NorthernWatchClub6 ай бұрын
😂 are we wearing porcelain dolls or watches?
@gz75877 ай бұрын
After watching this video, the only way I wind my watch is smacking it against my forehead. I will never go back.
@NorthernWatchClub7 ай бұрын
Lol really want to pin this comment
@sivanstar7 ай бұрын
dude don't smack your watch! some movements are more fragile than others. take your time with setting the time and winding it. you will enjoy your watch much more. and take your watch to a watchmaker, dont be cheap. the alcohol can dissolve grease like on gaskets.
@michaelmyers41767 ай бұрын
No shit what is this guy thinking? Smaking your watch is NOT recommended by any professional watch maker. Just saying. That jeweler told this guy wrong for sure. All of these things this guy spoke about in his video is definitely don’t take everything you see on KZbin seriously. Cause this guy is giving bad advice. Alcohol with also gladly dissolve your gaskets as well.
@sivanstar7 ай бұрын
@@michaelmyers4176 i googled it before i commented, some alcohol dont harm rubber like others but id never do what he recommended, i actually pop the bezel myself and realign it correctly. Can you imagine someone smacking a luxury vintage watch bc this guy said so???
@sivanstar7 ай бұрын
@@michaelmyers4176 idk why my reply is not showing, so i replied that i googled it and some alcohol dont harm rubber as others but i pop the bezel myself and realign it correctly. And also wrote that can you imagine someone smacking their vintage luxury watch bc this guy said so..?
@thegorn7 ай бұрын
This video is the blind leading the blind
@user-ig6nu4oo5p7 ай бұрын
yeah how hard it is to just turn the crown 😅
@commentjedi7 ай бұрын
I use googone and a Qtip around the edge of the insert for removal. Takes almost an hour to be able to budge it. Or what if you try small bits of duct tape to grip the insert, move it, then clean the residue with googone?
@NorthernWatchClub7 ай бұрын
Yeah I heard about goo gone, if I get another misaligned bezel I might try that trick
@ulig127 ай бұрын
Golf grip solvent and isopropyl alcohol are the same btw.
@NorthernWatchClub7 ай бұрын
Ye I heard they do the same job
@thegorn7 ай бұрын
@NorthernWatchClub well yeah if they are the same thing then they're gonna do the same job
@NorthernWatchClub7 ай бұрын
@@thegorn Grip solvent is odorless and non flammable... Isopropyl alcohol smells and is defintely flammable!
@gz75877 ай бұрын
How were you able to check every 15 minutes if your bezel was under the influence of alcohol at the time?
@NorthernWatchClub7 ай бұрын
😂😂
@ET-cj8jo6 ай бұрын
All I can say is ....... cowboy.
@GunGuy2583 ай бұрын
If a watch cant handle a couple littl light smacks on the palm, i dont want it. Yall must be office and basement dwellers talking about that smack damaging the movement. 🤣 🤣 🤣
@JoaquimBamberg7 ай бұрын
Never, ever smack or throw your mechanical watch like that. It might damage the movement.
@dgrantreiter7 ай бұрын
Don't smack any watch ...just unscrew the crown and wind it 15 or so winds. Or carefully shake it. Are you in a hurry to start it... remind me to stay away from your watch maker and intensional shock !
@yurimk7 ай бұрын
You really shouldn’t be hitting the watch.
@chrishiggs53137 ай бұрын
Are you crazy ? Get yourself to a hurology college and learn the basics
@brianmsahin7 ай бұрын
That is no way to wind a watch. Giving it some gentle shakes without the unnecessary impact against your palm is the way to go. The impact could very easily move the beat and timing levers. I don't want to say that this is the stupidest thing I've ever seen.......but I'll say it , it's the stupidest thing I've ever seen. Also, if your automatic movement has handwinding, do that, a few turns is enough. No shaking or hitting it against an immovable force. Using the alcohol, will result in eventually losing the insert. Another stupid idea.
@jstrat1217 ай бұрын
Stopped watching when he started smacking his watch……
@dgrantreiter7 ай бұрын
To make a broad spectrum statement like modern watches are made to be shock resistant is stupid. Movements and the shock resistance is completely movement specific. Then you state not to do this with a Rolex "Ha Ha" Better to survive your obvious lack of watch knowledge with a Rolex than a inexpensive Miyota or older Seiko 5 movement. Do us all a huge favor and don't make part 2 so some newbie in the hobby dosen't learn bad habits or destroy a watch.