Challenging Restoration on this Jaeger Vintage Chronograph

[@JOHNAPRIL123]

Those blued steel hands are magical. Chapeau !

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Blue hands always bring something special

[@edwardcasati3374]

The most amazing part of the video is the end of the reassembly, without any parts left over on the bench.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

That is better to have no part left on the bench😁

[@giancarlobordoni8671]

I like watches because I'm always marvelous about this precise and tiny mechanisms. I think people that project and produce this mechanisms are the best in the mechanical field. I can't imagine how they arrive to this complex mechanisms in a very small space

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

And what is very impressive is that they developed it and produced it at a time where the technology was nothing compare to today

[@giancarlobordoni8671]

@@FrenchWatchCollector agree. Impressive!

[@petercampbell3828]

Runout is the English word to describe the wobble of the wheel. Excellent work on the balance!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you for the tip

[@carloscarvalhido2424]

Excellent restoration. I have really enjoyed.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you very much!

[@antonioferreira2996]

Amazing restoration... A shame how the Chronograph was before, but in the end, amazing.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you. I like this kind of project.

[@gregcapella5941]

GREAT VIDEO ,,, I like the history and workmanship of old watches

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

As always thank you for your support Greg

[@hogis1961]

I agree its a wonderful patina on this watch, what a gem! Wonderful work on the balance, nice to see!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you Nicolaas

[@steppoify]

Amazing watch! Your balance work was like open-heart surgery!! Job well done!!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you so much

[@propete]

Wonderfully shot video and very informative excellent work. I like watches because you can take something broken that is many years old and be the first person to see it ticking in decades and think about the joy it has bought people over the years.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

I can confirm that the feeling is very nice when you fix a watch

[@MrDerynryan]

I love how watches represent the past the present and the future ❤

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

You are right

[@MrDerynryan]

Love the channel just found it today

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

@@MrDerynryan Glad you like it and thank you for your support

[@richardarseneault1602]

With today's smartphone accessories (smartwatches), it never ceases to amaze me when one has a closer look at the engineering involved with a mechanical chronograph. What a lovely timepiece.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

This is the opposite of a smartwatch. Crazy the evolution

[@professorredfox]

That chrono had so many problems! But it has to be so rewarding to get it going again

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

I can confirm and this is what I love about this hobby

[@rossjackson3670]

Always enjoyable. Sensible commentary and good explanations. I have a watch with the same movement. I really want to do a service. However, it will be 2 years before I feel comfortable enough. Softly, softly is my learning curve. Why do I like watches? Seen this video? This is why.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

I am sure you will get there Ross. If you have any questions or if I can help don’t hesitate

[@nickolaashavenga1585]

I got my first watch in 1984, my dad gave me a Lanco, think I was 12 years old. Still have it, running after all these years. Used to go to sleep with the tick tick sound and always knew that it was something special. Not only the gift but the "thinking behind it, little wonder on my arm. Love your videos, takes me back to when I was young.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you for the very nice story

[@PrimordialTitan]

I got a Timex

[@jacekolender1139]

Great video. I love watches as an expression of the day, mood, feeling. Great work on this one, I'm sure it will work on many days.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you

[@Zairn12345]

I like that we are always learning something about watches. They never cease to show us something.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

So truer

[@alanmckinnon6791]

As soon as those blued hands were revealed I knew this one was going to be good, and I was not disappointed. I have an obsessive love of these old 1940's chronos!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

I love as well vintage chronograph. Blue hands are so nice and it is a shame that we don’t see them as much as before on modern pieces

[@walther9161]

Beautiful work and instruction! Thanks for posting

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Glad you liked it

[@davidfernandez5446]

Amazing Job. The work you did whith the balance blow my mind up. Congrats. D.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you David

[@hobbyoverload]

And again some beautiful work! I agree on not "doing up" the dial, it oozes character like this!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you and glad we share the same taste.

[@mariohrvatska4351]

I love your videos because of your pasion,your are not a proffesional watchmaker but still you do very great job,excellent camera work also,thank you!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you Mario

[@oscarleedefur]

I can't even conceive of the kind of genius that created this.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

So true

[@VentciNaidenov]

Each mechanical watch starting from the simple pocket one to the chronograph are like a piece of art. I am fascinated by the precise engineering and simple beauty.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

I agree with you 100%

[@florinslx]

Watches tell time , also time is priceless. That’s what I like about watches.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

😉

[@francispalmer9737]

That was a lot of work but it helps having all those beautiful tools. Another great job French. Cheers.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

It is a passion that requires a lot of tools for sure. Thank you for the nice comment

[@TheDelightfulCrafter]

Just a beautiful watch…. I prefer skeletonized watches, as to me, the movement is a beautiful piece of art…. Love your work.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

I love skeletonized watch too. It is a shame that in older watches the movement was not exposed

[@paulsteele6120]

Tremendous, well done and how lucky to be able to obtain spares for this model. Took a Jaeger 7 jewel car clock out of my brothers 1938 Fiat 500 Topolino in the early '60's. My father showed me how it all worked, unfortunately, the (pre shock proof) escapement pintles had failed and it gave correct time twice a day! However I do remember how well it was made.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

This is a tricky part with vintage pieces. My goal will be to have machines that I can use to manufacture parts in case I couldn’t find one

[@andrejantic8479]

Beautiful piece!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you Andrej

[@antsfur]

Good watchmaker you are, and lovely made movement parts which all together makes a superb watch. Thanks for sharing and making this video. I hope to enter you watch give away competition, thanks

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you Tony. If you subscribed and like the video you are in

[@KillerByte666]

Impressive job on the balance wheel !! Well done Mate ! As always, a great of pleasure to watch your restoration : educative and enjoyable ;) Thank you so much !!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you for the nice comment

[@KillerByte666]

@@FrenchWatchCollector You really deserve it !! It is all about your skills ;)

[@Niak38240]

Very nice work, just some advices you can remove the brown/ black stains on plate and bridges with brasso or silvo and a smooth toothbrush then a deep clean to remove it. And I use to put the base movement on timegrapher to be sure if there something wrong at the end that is not the base movement but the complication.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thanks for the tip. I put the movement on the timegrapher after assembling the base movement. I just don’t show it in the video. I will try the product next time

[@sonik954]

The ingenuity of these old chronographs is amazing!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

So true especially when you imagine it was made in the 40’s

[@ELMIN99999]

❤Əla

[@DocWat280]

Very very nice. What a lot of work went into this one, and the payoff had to feel extremely rewarding. That is such a nice size chronograph. I think I would a keep it too😆. This video is the reason I love watches....new orr old.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

It was very rewarding and this is why I love this hobby. The feeling you get with a watch is so great

[@ericdouglas9804]

Excellent restore. I admire how you have continued to expand both in the projects and acquisition of the tools required. Now since you are going to add it to your collection it’s time to acquire a screw polisher and give it a little extra love 👍👍

[@antsfur]

Hi, what's a screw polisher? If there is one i would like to buy one, thanks

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

You are so right Eric. I want to buy a book on finishing technique and learn more about it

[@alpetterson9452]

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for all the info about the balace assembly especially. Im not a watchmaker but i lobe the detail. And a nice looking watch too.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Glad you liked it 😉

[@deancase8951]

My goodness, nice rebuild of the balance. I love the moment when the watch comes to life. Another beautiful complication.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thanks Dean. I really enjoyed the restoration myself

[@martijndewet2661]

Amazing work! Love the detailed commentary!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you

[@markadlaon1717]

The classic bluehands on that jaeger is such a beautyyyyyyy

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Blue hands are always nice

[@markadlaon1717]

@@FrenchWatchCollector how long it took you to be an expert in watch repairing? Did you get into a swiss watch school to achieve this sophisticated level?

[@frankcabrera734]

what i love about watches is? that I'm winning the longines .

[@clm_watchmaking]

Beautiful work as always! Blued hands are my favourite. I will blue some myself one day on one of my projects.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

I need to try it too

[@marcbink5370]

Very nicely done! subscription added. Finally, someone who has rebuilt a vintage chrono on KZbin; - you made it look easy. Always been terrified of getting the chrono parts confused and the screws all mixed up. I'm gaining confidence by watching and will be doing them soon too. But I needed to watch it being done first; - thank you very much!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thanks Marc. You need to put back the screws on the main plate after being disassembled. Like this they cannot get mixed

[@WhiskyLima]

What a beautiful watch! I personally love the engineering, skill and thought that goes into putting a watch together. In particular with older watches, it amazes me that even without power tools back in the early days, they were able to create accurate, delicate wheels, pinions a springs that all come together to create a small piece of history that, with care and maintenance, can be passed down through the generations. Art and Engineering working together perfectly, all while the wearer has probably never seen the inside where the magic and fantastic craftsmanship takes place! Really enjoy watching your repair videos, keep up the good work!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you for this very nice comment

[@lukaslindemann1028]

Man, this is just insane! I just startet, tinkering with movements a little bit, but this is really admirable to see. This is what unites the nations in your comment section!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thanks Lukas

[@ca5kgr]

I really like the chronographs and especially how you explain, great explanations for the non- professional

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

I try to do my best so glad you liked it

[@BlackGoldKnights]

I am always amazed at the skill and craftsmanship that watchmakers had so long ago. Great video!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you

[@guettoucheyannis8213]

Beau travail, chapeau ! 👏🏼

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Merci 😉

[@-timetowatch1110]

Un régal tes vidéos, en tant que "viewer" on se rends pas toujours compte du temps que prends le cadrage, le montage ect donc bravo

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Je confirme qu’il est plus difficile de travailler sur une montre que l’on film et cela prend pas mal de temps

[@-timetowatch1110]

@@FrenchWatchCollector Possible d'avoir la ref de ton outil à 39:03 ? Merci

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

@@-timetowatch1110 bergeon 7971

[@-timetowatch1110]

@@FrenchWatchCollector rapide ahah merci bien

[@nzieses]

Great video. I love the little marvel of engineering that watches are. Amazing that people used to make every part by hand.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thanks for watching!

[@karma247ajm]

Great job, well done 👍

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you Andrew

[@jeff8341]

Superbe restoration, un grand bravo. Je m'abonne direct =)

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Merci Jeff

[@deegxpert]

Very professional restauration, glad we share the same hobby, having and servicing a factory of moving little parts on our wrist. Hope to see more videos from you

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you for your support. Many videos will be coming

[@zonablazer]

Another quality video. It's a beautiful chrono. One of the things I like the most about watches is the intricacy and detail of each small part. To think that someone at some point in time created something that will run forever if taken care of is amazing.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you. It is the beauty of a good mechanical system. If maintained properly it can go forever

[@1965cajun]

I am an amateur watch repairman and love to old vintage stuff.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thanks Chris for sharing

[@danieljohnson4919]

Another of the many restorations I have enjoyed on your channel. Would like to see case and dial restoration as well. I love the patina when work is done on case and dial more than when just cleaned. Keep up the good work!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you very much!

[@paulsinnott4422]

Great craftsmanship on that balance!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

It was not easy but very pleased with the results

[@heartstarter07]

I love how a vintage watch is put together! Great work Sir!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you

[@SkyBlue-le7cd]

Absolutely beautiful dial and movement. Many thanks, as always.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you

[@tonyandlisab]

Fantasic restore especilly with the time and effort to arrange the new balance staff. I have said it before and will say it again, I am always amazed the tools were available in the 40's to create such small, complex and detailed parts - the minute screws are perfectly defined, I am at a lost to work out how they did it.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

This is very impressive when you put it back in this period. I agree

[@jazzydog1869]

I have just discovered this channel passing from l'atelier du calibre. Wonderful watches. Perfect videos. Thanks...

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you very much. They are the same videos but in english and in french. The difference is that the english channel is a bit ahead of the french one with the videos

[@boydsargeant7496]

Great video, lovely job, wow, so many issues! I love everything about watches! Collecting and restoring! And watching videos like yours to help me do better!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thanks for watching!

[@mariokonrad105]

Thank you for making this very informative restoration video. It has many useful tips, and I will definitely be watching it again. Please keep making more!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you Marion the videos will be coming

[@tiburonski]

Wow that was really a Masterclass in watchmaking! Thanks for sharing your skills and experience. The watch has a lot of character and it was good saving it, repairing it. I found it interesting to see a UG movement in the watchmakers-watchmaker-watch…😅 I wonder how long that project took you and I guess the more one works on a watch the stronger is the emotional binding, right? Really great watch and great taste…I have a similar Landeron chronograph 😊

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you so much for this very nice comment. It took me a month to restore this watch but what take time is looking for the parts and waiting to receive them. You are that you probably develop something special with a difficult project that comes out great

[@davidgamble5277]

I trained as a Goldsmith in London back in the early 80's, so I understand and appreciate the precision involved in watch and clock making. I will keep watching your channel and hope to learn as much as I can from you and others doing the same as you. Have you ever considered teaming up with other watchmakers on KZbin to deliver together online training courses? Perhaps there is money to be made in such an endeavour. Just a thought! Have a very pleasant evening!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you for your support. You are training might be an idea

[@melsmith5145]

Wristwatches combine, artistry, design, mechanical precision and functionality- at their most elaborate state they are also jewelry. For me they are also a personal statement - the „robots“ of present have their individuality with smart watches - mechanical watches say everything about the type of person the wearer is.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

So true

[@DaveMGmovies]

Love your commentary and artistry. Very enjoyable. I like watches because of the romance of the story they tell -- even if you don't know the precise detail. Sharing the journey with the timepiece is something special which can be handed on when you've had your turn.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thanks Dave

[@bobbydaqueen]

Very well done. I really would like to do an old lecoultre project as well, but it is extremely hard to find good objects for restauration in my budget lately. I love about watches, that even after 100 years, with the right touch, a good mechanical watch can come back to life and work just like it has when it was produced. you don't find that in many things anymore.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

So true. Be patient and I am sure you will find great projects

[@boydsargeant7496]

Great video! I’ve always loved watches to collect, all types. However over the years I’ve learnt to service and restore as you have and in must say I now have more appreciation for watches and more love of the manufacture of vintage watches and restoring them!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Always a special feeling to wear a watch that you restored yourself

[@endy_fx]

Nice work on the balance staff. I love vintage watches because of the artistry of their manufacturing. They're little works of art which you can wear.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Yes they are a piece of art and engineering

[@alaindrolet_atlt_2019]

Cette restauration est vraiment top ! Le travail avec la balance est genial et bien réussi, c’est excellent pour un hobbyiste !! 😊 et le lecture du timegrapher est vraiment super ! Bravo 👏

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Merci Alain. Je suis assez fier de cette petite montre

[@alaindrolet_atlt_2019]

@@FrenchWatchCollector C’est toujours tres satisfaisant de porter une montre qu’on a soi même restaurer ! ✨👌

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

@@alaindrolet_atlt_2019 c’est vrai. On a un feeling complètement différent qu’avec une montre achetée dans le commerce

[@WristwatchMedic1953]

A great job on a good looking watch. Thank you

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thanks for watching!

[@lucalucernini1473]

It's always great to see a watch restoration, I will absolutely share your videos so your channel can continue to grow

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you so much

[@boissons999]

What a beautiful piece 😮

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you

[@BaxterZone]

I find watch movements to be so beautiful.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Agree 100%

[@BaxterZone]

@@FrenchWatchCollector also, not to detract from your beautiful work. Thank you for sharing the beauty hidden within these little gems. What is the most complicated movement you have ever worked on, and what brand of watch was the movement in?

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

@@BaxterZone probably the caliber 1040 from omega in Mark III. A lot of complications and parts

[@BaxterZone]

@@FrenchWatchCollector Thank you

[@brucebarlow6604]

Perfect another great restoration. Keep well from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you Bruce

[@soundmindtv2911]

Thank you for the detailed explanation on changing a balance staff! I appreciate you doing it without the added special tool. I have one sitting here waiting to be done and have been putting it off because I don't have the special tool that fits into the staking tool, but now I see I can do it without that. The only thing I don't have is the one tool you used to check trueness, but I think I can makeshift something for that. Much appreciated!!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you. It is important to check the balance wheel is flat and perfectly balanced. Your watch will run but the accuracy will not be great

[@soundmindtv2911]

@@FrenchWatchCollector ok, thanks! I do have a double-jeweled pivot polishing tool. I think I could set it up in that, and check true. But hey, we are tool junkies, right? Always room for one more tool, so maybe I'll just order that one like you have 😂

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

@@soundmindtv2911 always more tools. This is what I love too

[@Uhatrolet]

a dream watch that until now I haven't had....good job man👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

It is a great one

[@aymericsimon9156]

Merci pour ces vidéos. C'est très instructif. Je recherchais quelque chose pour le changement de l'axe de balancier. C'est trouvé 👍

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Merci bien pour le commentaire. Je pense qu'il y'a des vidéos meilleures que la mienne mais si vous avez des questions n'hésitez surtout pas

[@carlosalvarez9521]

Nice chronograph have the same problem with one pocket watch and I need the impulse jewels and the staff, also I learning a lot thank you.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you Carlos. Good luck with your project

[@davidgamble5277]

I have been passionate about watches and clocks since as far back as I can remember. Watching your channel is very inspiring and makes me want to repair/service and restore watches myself. I am from Ireland. Unfortunately we don't have training courses here where you can learn watchmaking. However, watching your channel deepens my aspiration to learn all the various techniques involved. I hope one day I will be able to do what you do. Keep up the good work! Sincerely, David

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you David. I am sure you will be able to work on watches. If you have any questions just let me know

[@frodriguezpc]

This one was more challenging than usual! Love to see your watchmaking skill growing as you produce more videos.. already waiting for the next watch!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

It will come next weekend 😉

[@TreyLin]

looking forward to your next video, really enjoy this.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Awesome, thank you!

[@cool66990]

this is such a beautiful movement 😍

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

I love it too

[@ygrbooks]

Wonderful video on a great watch: thank you so much.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

My pleasure

[@valentindorigny6242]

What a nice watch !

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you

[@Vintage_Pocket_Watch]

Really great job... Fingers crossed.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you

[@hervegabet]

A really really beautyfull watch

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you Herve

[@georgesseguy3772]

Chouette montre et beau mouvement ( pour moi) un oncle ( tjrs en vie) en porte une en or depuis très longtemps, lui ai déjà réparé les oreilles 2 ou 3 fois et mon pote lui rhabillage quelques fois avec les années ( l'avantage d'être p'us tout jeune....) merci pour vos vidéos et merci pour me faire travailler mon anglais... 👍

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Merci à toi Georges

[@markvella152]

Well done and lovely watch, was worth the restoration. They do not do such quality movements anymore.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you. Today movements are for sure different after it is true that I love vintage movements

[@MarcMercier1971]

If that poor Jaeger was ever serviced... it had to have been years and years ago by looking at the plate wear. Sometimes I think people don't realize that if something is mechanical, it requires service at some point... like a car (and these watches have a purchase price tag on par with a car). I'm happy we have modern synthetic oils that change services from what used to be 5-7 yr intervals to to 10-12+.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

I think it was not service for a long time. It should be good now for few years

[@rustydog1236]

Good work. Next you will be turning your own balance staff.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

I wish!

[@gandelin73]

Very nice restoration 👍 which was far from easy! I just bought my first tools and your videos will be of a great help for my future repair. I find it always amazing to bring old objects back to life. Thumbs up for this beautiful chrono and wish you reach the 10k 👌

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you for the support. Good luck with starting this hobby. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask

[@tjitskevisser8591]

Beautiful

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you

[@stefanonobile7761]

Complimenti signor orologiaio barbuto video molto interessante e ben fatto 👍👍👍

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you

[@AngusTuttle]

Very enjoyable.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you

[@valmonta3647]

Lovely !!!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

Tres bien!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Merci

[@cristobalosuna3106]

très bon travail!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Merci 😉

[@boydsargeant7496]

Fantastic job! Your tool collection is amazing! Did you have to buy new tools to fix this watch?

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

I did not buy any tools for this particular job

[@AladinoDebert]

Thank you very much for listing the tools and oils you use. Super helpful for those of us starting or trying to start. With that in mind, of the five oils you mention on the list, which three would be considered thin, medium and grease? Thanks for any clarification!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

9010 thin, 9104 medium and 9501 thick

[@AladinoDebert]

@@FrenchWatchCollector Thank you! And good luck with the game against Morocco today!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

@@AladinoDebert thank you