⭐J4TM | Complete guide to fitting watch hands |⭐ Tools & Tips | The Watcher

A complete guide on how to replace watch hands including the best tools for the job and techniques.
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[@joller79]

Great calm voice, and good video to back everything up… thx

[@ChrisRogersTheAngryChef]

Oh my gosh, I finally did it! Thank you for the realistic approach to the second hand. I have been trying for 2 days without loosing my patience and I even bought a $250 microscope to get it right and your way had the second hand on in 5 minutes! I used a piece of rodico and made a hole in it to put the tip of the second hand in and then sat it on the movement holder. I was able to manipulate the hand just right and it popped right on. Just a nudge here and a nudge there and then checked the overhead view in the microscope. Then I just pressed with tool and I was done. Thank you so much.

[@jackkwok3030]

This is nothing but an excellent video which comprehensively demonstrate everything about installing hands. Many many thumbs up! 👍👍👍

[@jamesshepherd7727]

Probably the best video for a beginner to watch. Watch this. Watch it again. Then see how to do it properly. The thin ring does go on the movement between itself and the dial. It is a spacer so the date ring can move freely. Dont need this on a NH seiko. Toothpick works well with the putty. Or coffee stirring sticks. If you let the movement run when putting the seconds hand on you will know for sure you are on the post and not on the minute hand. The seconds hand can fit next to the post and as you know will bend the post if you try and install it like this. If your sitting on the post properly when the movement is running it will move around the dial. If it doesn’t move then its most likely not sitting on the post. Also the hand setting tools that you hold in your fingers are actually easier to use than the press. Plus if you need to get the hands more parallel the hand tool lets you manipulate the hands with out bending the hands. Definitely the nh is the easiest movement to start with. Less steps needed to get cased up. Easy to get running accurate. I normally set them about 2 seconds fast in the upright position. It will run about 2 seconds slow during the day and if you take it off at night and sit it upright at night it will catch up. Its a balancing act. They will run much better than the stated specs. Once again great video to watch first.

[@felo6035]

Absolutely terrific video, best of its kind, and sooooo helpful. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You're a terrific teacher, and I really appreciate you taking the time to help everyone. 👏👏👏

[@serenetysteel7007]

I wish I’d seen this before attempting it!!! I battled with the seconds hand for about an hour🤦🏼‍♂️ Great vid, thanks

[@TheWatcherReviews]

Yeh that's normal mate, i was like that first time round and even still its the trickist hand to put on.

[@Tom_H327]

The tips with the seconds hand are excellent. I spent the better part of 3 hours just trying to install one seconds hand. I finally got it, but it was total luck.

[@jlr8356]

As a good practice, use finger cover to avoid fingerprints on such a delicate watch mecanical components

[@blackieray5621]

V. helpful. The horizontal is what trips me up the most.

[@drut12000]

Brilliant video fella thank you 👏👏👍👍

[@TheWatcherReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@watchsixto]

Yeah setting hands is a big pain hands down practice make perfect thank for posting this how to video 👍

[@Leo-Crespi]

fantastic, thanks man

[@jandavey7372]

I use an old biro ink tube, place hands into tube near to pinion hole and press onto pinion, makes it easier for placing the second hand especially, stops them from flitting away. JANBOY. RN. Rtd.

[@amzadian]

Hands down, the best tutorial I've seen. Detailed with great shots!

[@spavliskojr]

especially at 6:30

[@michaelj8793]

I've been waiting on a new video and like the others you have put out it's fantastic I just love that you explain in detail the process that's needed to have a more favorable outcome really appreciate you taking the time to really help your viewers just can't thank you enough 👍

[@chall514]

Everyone has said it all. Very informative and (believe it or not) confidence inspiring. Thank you tremendously for making and posting this video.

[@TheWatcherReviews]

Appreciate it, that was the goal

[@chall514]

@@TheWatcherReviews I'm $290 poorer now (Esslinger tools purchase). I also now have three case/movement/dial/hands setups coming. I never would have jumped in had it not been for this video! I'll let you know how it goes when I get everything in hand, organized and make my first attempt.

[@jk23_]

thank you

[@alixrza3107]

Mate, absolutely excellent tutorial! Top man!

[@weasle6]

Thank you. that was very informative. Good demo.

[@GuitaristZep]

You make it look so easy!! Thank you!

[@Redcrown77]

Thank you! I am going to attempt my first watch builds, and this is giving me confidence!!! I have two N35s and everything ready to go.

[@jean-yvesbeguec9944]

Thanks very much. Very useful for a seiko modding.

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

This is the video I needed! Woeful when I comes to setting hands

[@TheWatcherReviews]

Its the trickiest part no doubt but at the same time alot of people dont really explain it great detail, u need to develop your own knacks i suppose

[@eric146999]

Great video it really helped when you set the date that'll set the hands perfect I didn't think about that I will let you know thanks again

[@timmorrow9780]

Very well done, explained everything at just the right level. Thank you for providing the information that is needed to accomplish the task, you kept it concise and to the point.

[@gordonbrown8450]

What happened to Melvin Mad? He was my childhood hero.

[@itzhaccroitoru4082]

Great video, Detailed with great shots!

[@dinner_workingsly]

You made that seconds hand look awfully easy. Now that the battle with the seconds hand is won the true enemy that puts up the best fight looms…..effin dust!

[@TheWatcherReviews]

Yeh dust is a SOB but always clean and clean and clean

[@HA51EMT]

Brilliant! Thank you.

[@tofu3802]

Thank you for sharing mate.

[@AtmaS]

Very well presented video. Thank you for sharing.👍

[@captainpugwash6889]

Excellent content, many thanks, keep up the good work 👍

[@eb489]

Always the seconds hand for me, no real easy way around it. Nice walk through, my methods are the same so it makes me feel better:) Difficult sometimes, but rewarding. Good video, thanks!

[@TheWatcherReviews]

Yeah its a knack more than a sure fire way to do it. Practice right!

[@kengachira]

Great video. Once I start my own watch build I will most definitely be returning here

[@rpk5568]

Very helpful as to the selection of the hand removal tools. Now that I've gotten my ISA 2331 movement and confirmed it's operational, buying the tools is the next step. This is my first movement replacement on my own watch. I've tinkered on watches but never with the intention that they would work when I was done. But at 74 years old my hands to shake just a little bit, but my confidence is high.

[@3rdstone1]

Great video, I really like the thorough walk through. I have a modding project lying around and a couple of ideas for others, but I've always dreaded fiddling with the hands (esp. the seconds hand). I guess it's about time to man up and get to it soon lol.

[@TheWatcherReviews]

Get on it, no more excuses!

[@Paidonthedaily]

GREAT EXPLANATION THNX

[@patrickmilbank4105]

Really enjoyed video close up shots brilliant very interesting stuff more please 👍

[@TheWatcherReviews]

Checkout my modding channel kzbin.info/door/ln-Hm-kgImqL3x2G8NBrkQ

[@patrickmilbank4105]

Ok will do

[@rickydeldo8596]

Thx mate

[@andybushcastillo]

BRAVO

[@gazs7572]

I know i’m a year late to this video but better late than never. Great video bro. Where are you from, you sound Northern.

[@TheWatcherReviews]

Yep better late than never my guy, Brum!

[@eliakuiper4266]

Great job, very descriptive and very well filmed. I'm going to screw it up, brake something then get angry. Fingers crossed

[@TheWatcherReviews]

Haha that is the point though, amazing learning curve

[@stevev7402]

Thanks for the video. I’m going to try doing the hand set on a Pepsi pagani turtle and put on the seiko Pepsi Padi version style hand set. The pagani hands are too short and I like the looks of the Padi version

[@rupmelodyMUSIC_IS_MY_HEARTBEAT]

I'm a lover of your channel. Now please tell me which loupe magnifying glass is suitable for me. A

[@TheWatcherReviews]

I wouldn't know as I dont use any. 2x or 4x mag depending on personal preference. I'd buy both.

[@spavliskojr]

Ive always found the hand setting tools and a piece of rodico an pegwood the most comfortable to work with. I do it by feel. The press tool is difficult for me since i cant see what im doing, and the movement holder always gets in the way.

[@animatedAL]

Great video! Is it possible to remove just the second hand on its own or have all the hands got to come off?

[@hoodeez]

i just repaired my invicta hands and dial with a leatherman alone 😂

[@cac2244]

What nobody shows is at the end of installing hands and getting ready to put back in case, how to remove stem without resting dial / hands on any surface to push stem unlocking lever on the other side...

[@TheWatcherReviews]

Turn it around, place into movement holder carefully and release stem or just hold it. It is quite delicate. I have a secret way which works for me though..

[@hyunwoolee6758]

Great video! Question about second hand. You said you can just insert it in any way, but don't you have to line up the second hand so that it hits 12 to make the minute hand move at the right time or does it not matter? I am just learning so thankful for this video

[@TheWatcherReviews]

No it doesn't matter because it sweeps past them anyway

[@stefanobaretti8948]

Thanks bro I would like to know 1 Can we fit NH35 in a Quartz SKX? 2 Can we fit eta 2824 in a NH35case? Thanks

[@andrewslade7867]

Where did you get the light blue base unit you are working on from? Looks ideal for the purpose.

[@hectorcortez3888]

Thank you for the video, anyway my question is how far down does the minute hand go down, does it go down so far down or can you push down farther than your supposed to to, hopefully u can understand my question, the hour and seconds hands I have no problem, it's the minute hand, I don't know if I pushed down enough or not or to much.

[@TheWatcherReviews]

It will go down as much as it can, dont press too hard and it will sit into its position. You cannot really press it down further than its position unless u try really really hard

[@TheWatcherReviews]

@@thepixalator6758 stepped bud

[@stavros_katsopr]

My biggest question/problem is inner diameter of hands in non common watch movements. Even if you can find some data for them (movements), hand suppliers don't offer much info. Still i doubt you'll find data in the first place, meaning the diameter of hands on each movement... As an example, i'd like to change hands in a solar Pulsar (lume sucks, not style of'em), searched but still in doubt to do. Rest is practice, like sex, can go well right from the start, later... or never! Just practice... (your???) hands!!! LOL Oh, and mind more the second hand, always tricky!!! hahahaha Anyways, thanks again mate, love your "educational" vids of any kind, even simple comparison ones. Cheers

[@TheWatcherReviews]

Yeh which is why I only fox with NH35sz you can get ETA hands and Miyota but there's alot of choice when it comes to NH35

[@porkscratchings5428]

Great vid, I’ve been toying on resetting the hands on my snide Rollie but I don’t think I have the balls to do what you do. I can’t find a watchsmith to do the job as they don’t work on snides lol. I might go for the grabber thing you used but still no balls to get the back case off for starters lol

[@TheWatcherReviews]

Its not too difficult, just try a bit at a time and just take it slow. Dont rush

[@bernardcarthy2365]

Great video, i do have one quick question though with regards to getting the second hand into the rodico. Did you make a hole in it first and then just inserted the second hand into the rodico?

[@TheWatcherReviews]

No just press the tip of the hand into the rodico gently. It won't get bent n stay tightly secured

[@bernardcarthy2365]

@@TheWatcherReviews thanks mate, worked a treat compared to tweezers. However, I've made the mistake of ordering hands that are too big for the case so I'm waiting on some new ones now. Never mind though, all good practice

[@michaelr6182]

I have a pocket watch that needs a new minute hand. The minute hand that came with the watch is loose and falls off after getting stuck to the hour hand. Im not sure if the minute hand is too big or if the minute hand or dial is stripped. My question is, how do I know which size hands will fit the watch I have?

[@kaiibrahim4616]

Hey! thank you for the amazing video. I have been however stuck with how my hands are not aligned properly at 6 o clcok. It appears to be slightly off. And ive removed it and replaced again but still misaligned. Any advice?

[@TheWatcherReviews]

Apply the hour hand first, then turn to 6pm then apply minute hand at 12

[@GregJGreen]

When changing a seconds hand, do you need to remove the minutes and hour hand as well? Seem like it would be a bit touchy to remove the seconds by itself. I'm just getting started, appreciate any input you can give me. Thanks.

[@TheWatcherReviews]

It is possible to remove just the seconds hand but you need a special tool which slips in under but using hand tools, minute/hour hand damage is going to be very high risk. Best to remove all.

[@GregJGreen]

@@TheWatcherReviews thanks for your answer. I'm buying tools off Amazon, eBay and Ali Express. I want to start with some modding on Duros and such.

[@vitorbravo5535]

Great video. I'm thinking of buying that hand pressing tool (the red one) because i have trouble using the "pens". What would you recommend really?

[@TheWatcherReviews]

Yeh u defo need a hand pressing tool with plunger. I would also buy a set of manual set for adjustments as it is needed sometimes and i find I have to set the seconds hand manually

[@vitorbravo5535]

@@TheWatcherReviews thank you so much for the quick answer. Another problem I'm having is finding out which hole size it needs to be for the hands. I've looked all over. I have the pen set from AliExpress but I'm not sure if their sizes work well with, say, nh35... such a simple problem but I can't figure it out: I still don't have the parts, wanna have the correct hands installer before buying the movement and all that :)

[@palemale2501]

Does using the hard plastic dial protector assist in not causing damage when re-fitting the hands ?

[@TheWatcherReviews]

No you don't need it when u refit the hands. Hands are tricky thought as you can damage them very easily with scratches. Key is good protection when removing

[@palemale2501]

Many thanks - am about to try my first hands and dial mod using too cheap chinese tools lol@@TheWatcherReviews

[@TheWatcherReviews]

If you want to mod regularly, then invest in slightly better tools.

[@yusufhahn_id]

Where the fifty four 62mas mod video?

[@jandavey7372]

I use an old biro ink tube to place the hands on to the cannon pinion. Insert point first, then press hole onto the pinion. JANBOY. RN. Rtd.