I hope you enjoy the video. Apologize in advance for the music/mixing- I have adjusted this in future videos.
@juanmejia60673 ай бұрын
How much will cost a restoration of a pocke watch?
@rowejon2 ай бұрын
Thank you. For me, the music is a distraction from what you are doing. That is amazing skilled work & is best accompanied by silence.
@angelakelly3679Ай бұрын
Thank you the music Is a distraction. Your work is amazing. I have a love for old pocket watches ❤
@BeckVMH Жыл бұрын
Restoration of antique, vintage watches is so much more interesting than other items from the past because watches were so personal and literally attached to the owner throughout their daily lives. Imagine the intimate details of history they have shared and could tell. Thank you for using your skills to bring this watch back to life and sharing your work.
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m sure these watches have stories to tell. It’s always a rewarding feeling holding one in my hand, watching it tick for the first time in who knows how many decades
@jonashagstrom46645 ай бұрын
Working at a museum I can feel that replacing the dial and missmached hands was unnessesary since it robs the watch of part of its history.
@iandawood6086 Жыл бұрын
Wow. A broken screw head, another was missing, and its threads in the main plate were gone. Mismatched hands and a ton of yellowed glue on the seconds sub dial. And now look at it, a beauty that keeps perfect time. What an absolute artist this man is.
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ian! That’s very kind of you. This comment made my day. Glad you enjoyed it. More to come. - Chris
@iandawood6086 Жыл бұрын
@@csspinner Pleasure, Chris. Big fan of your work! Both, repairs and videography that captures and delivers them. Choice of music too. Keep up the beautiful work. Happy 4th of July : )
@jasonmaccoul Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you were the one to buy it and restore it. Shame to be sitting in a drawer somewhere. It’s a work of art.
@alylyshua749374 ай бұрын
Everything, and I mean EVERY THING is great about this video... Calm, collected. You explain the steps and what you see, the video quality is great, along with the audio quality. And the tools strike that balance between hobbyist and profesionnal in a way perhaps impossible to explain... The screw-making also gave us a glimpse at how such marvels of engineering and manufacturing were possible at the time. Thank you so very much for making that repair and that video. You just earned yourself an earnest subscriber!
@csspinner4 ай бұрын
Thank you!! This really means a lot. I appreciate the comment
@danieldraggeim3621Ай бұрын
How much did all the equipment cost?
@cawalker11434 ай бұрын
I'm so very glad I found your videos. Much more relaxing to me than listening to a meditation tape. Just what I needed. Thank you!
@russcorbett3923 Жыл бұрын
This watch was absolutely gorgeous !!! Thank you so very much for letting us all sit in and watch you rebuild and clean this watch!!!! This was a true treat to watch !!! Thank you !!!!
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thank you Russ!! More to come.. - Chris
@redbxstr Жыл бұрын
Wow, that was absolutely amazing. Love the precision work, the injection of humor, and I found the replacement screw creation so interesting. Great job Chris.
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dale4034 Жыл бұрын
I was wondering what you would do about the shim but I see you have already addressed the question. I wish I had the tools and knowledge to make my own screws and a great tip on the alum too. Thanks.
@davidjowett81954 ай бұрын
I have no idea why, but I love the serenity of watching time pieces being restored so methodically. Also, how can you not like a man who has amazing tools in beautiful boxes? What's not to like about tools in bespoke wooden boxes? Thank you for sharing
@CheetahFoxx3 ай бұрын
I've done a few repairs but today I finished my first ever full service. It's a 1905 Rockford grade 160 with a fancy dial and a solid gold case. It was not running and my boss planned to scrap it out for the gold (this is what happens to most gold watches now). I paid him the gold value (about $600) and took it home. Its been 10hrs so far and has kept right on the minute.
@johnstudd4245Ай бұрын
This is some real "watch making", not just replacing some parts and cleaning it up. As much as I can respect that also.
@usuduwj5685 Жыл бұрын
My grandfather passed me down his father's pocket watch from 1920. It still ticks perfectly even though it went through 5 years of war and has sat in my grandfather's cabinet for a few decades.
@dfeuer Жыл бұрын
If you can, get it serviced every 5-10 years to make it last as long as possible.
@fredschroyer5843 ай бұрын
Magnificent documentary! Beautiful videography, lighting. Even your carefully chosen music works nicely, meditative and never distracting. What a 20-minute education, especially with the part names in URH corner! How exciting to restore a castaway antique to like new. I love watching a real pro at work, to see how it's all done. Thank you for making this!
@TailSpinRCSpain11 ай бұрын
Awesome rescue of a beautiful timepiece.
@serpentza2 ай бұрын
Excellent video mate
@csspinner2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate that.
@TexanUSMC80897 ай бұрын
That was history. When that watch was made, the Civil War was still going . Great save. Thanks for sharing.
@abennett56366 ай бұрын
The skills of the people who made these is amazing with the kit they had engineering at its best and pleasure to look at.
@billcochran19406 ай бұрын
Great rebuild of a beautiful watch. Also I am truly in awe of your skill with the lathe.
@jawadnimer4430 Жыл бұрын
Nice work, all the tools are in the hands of a professional man in crafts, like playing with these tools and sure he can fix any watch
@tonyaxeman4381 Жыл бұрын
I like the trick with the green stuff and the pallet fork . There have been times I wish I knew that . Thanks .
@marionchase-kleeves8311 Жыл бұрын
I can almost smell the ancient air caught in such a delicate vault. So lovely
@jmcosmos2 ай бұрын
Hey, that's MY watch! Or nearly so ... I have an 1857 P. S. Bartlett made in 1876, going by its movement serial number, in a coin-silver hunter case. I had a local watchmaker overhaul it and bring it to running condition year before last, only to break the spring through ham-handed over-winding, so now he has it again and is hunting for another suitable spring.
@mikenye57454 ай бұрын
Love the repair job video not just a part replacement
@alaindrolet_atlt_2019 Жыл бұрын
Hello Chris ! Very interesting video, funny to saw the mainspring barrel soaked of oil ! 😮. Each step of this video are so interesting and of course the final result is perfect ! Thank you for sharing !!
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Alain!
@freqenc10 ай бұрын
People take time so seriously. But time makes some beautiful things. Time is precious.
@freqenc10 ай бұрын
Balance wheel was the Kicker to have me subscribe. True watchmakers know how the balance works in the world.
@AnestaKrautz6 ай бұрын
How fortunate that old watch was to find you. Great talent!
@marksmallman457210 ай бұрын
your skills and videos are beautiful, cannot stop watching them, thankyou.
@oliverw36465 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Fascinating and very well narrated.
@javierpandolfi2373 ай бұрын
MASTERPIECE!!! WITH UPPER CAPITALS!
@user-dj8gi9ty2i10 ай бұрын
What amazing skill and craftsmanship. You gave that pocket watch life again. The music I enjoyed really engaging. Thank you.
@scrunchymacscruff1244 Жыл бұрын
I was just looking at my grandfather's American Waltham. It had been displayed for many years in a frame with WWl memorabilia and has not run in I don't know how many years. He had a special leather wristband made to hold it securely when he went to France to be in the Great War. I tried to open the back but scratched the gold surface with a cheap jeweler's screwdriver a few times without success so I went here. I decided to lay out and hung it inside his wife's grandfathers' clock along with a peacepipe and Civil War cavalry sabre. I was thinking to add something from my dad's artifacts from WWll in the US Navy (inside the clock). Am currently half way through WAR AND PEACE..everything takes time! Thanks for the well-made doc.
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Behind every watch of that generation is a great story. Thanks for sharing
@GeoffWildehawkphoto11 ай бұрын
you've now become another I'll watch videos on watch-related content. There's a lot of bad content but your's in not that. So well done, and I appreciate the explanations as you went along.
@FerozKhan-um5sh9 ай бұрын
I love the method of restoring old watch Chris ❤❤❤
@keithbetts3921 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic, I'm just getting into watch repairs and I'm in the process of restoring 2 WW1 trench watches, your videos are an inspiration for me, I feel the passion.....
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Keith! I'm in love with those trench watches, though it's hard to find one in good condition these days.
@clarencewilliams72074 ай бұрын
Wow I enjoyed watching this video and learned so many new things about reviving pocket watches so thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with us 🎉
@amme30 Жыл бұрын
Great video, loved seeing your work with the balance.
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@NZotyoka81 Жыл бұрын
I loved the video and the beautiful tool sets what you using. The dial looked salvageable to me so i would just cleaned it and put it back in order to keep the watch as original as possible.
@jimmykao3355 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Your work is very clean and precise. Great job.
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@rhyan4321able Жыл бұрын
Nice video, I just serviced one like that last week 1871 PS Bartlett. It was just as dirty, but after a week of registration, and 48 hours,, it's 3 seconds fast to my phone. Excellent time piece. Rolex, eat your heart out. Great job. Tim S.
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
That’s what’s satisfying about repairing these 1800s watches- despite their age they can still be extremely accurate.
@Ritopher Жыл бұрын
What a magnificent restoration! You have to be a detective to establish the faults and then a craftsman to repair them. Such skill and knowledge. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks for posting. 👍
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that!! Thanks so much for the comment.
@dougdottery1284 Жыл бұрын
Wow. You have the tools. That's for sure.
@rickkearn7100 Жыл бұрын
Darned if I didn't just listen to great music here while watching Mozart perform a symphony. For a self-proclaimed ameteur you're pretty epic. That was phenomenal, as always. Cheers.
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Rick. I really appreciate that!
@JamesMoore-un3cu10 ай бұрын
The skill and experience brought to this process by this gentleman are truly remarkable! I tried to have several of my family's pocket watches restored, but the cost was prohibitive. I wondered, however, why the casing and some of the other "brass" components were not more thoroughly cleaned before reassembly? I'm sure this gentleman knows best, but I think I would have been a stickler with more cleaning detail. Of course, if that would have resulted in a loss of metal that would have been prohibitive, I fully would understand why. Thank you for this great video! I could watch this stuff for hours, just for the sheer appreciation.
@laserwizard1982 Жыл бұрын
I not only learned some things, but was thoroughly entertained as well! Thank you for the great video!
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thanks for visiting
@eddie3314 Жыл бұрын
I have this same exact watch in immaculate condition. I believe I spoke to you via email regarding its value. Amazing work you do
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for visiting, Eddie!
@rustythecat21638 ай бұрын
Fun to watch. It’s a shame the seconds hand is so thick when compared to the hour and minute hands. Was not familiar with that type of movement so it was a learning experience. Cheers.
@harrygreen1406 Жыл бұрын
So cool, so many pieces love all the special tools used. what a art form.
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Harry!!
@caesarillion Жыл бұрын
Wow, great watch watch, but I wish I could have seen the original dial cleaned up before deciding to replace it with a non identical item. Thanks for the show, Thailand Paul
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thanks. The issue with the dial it came with was the sub seconds dial was broken and it had been poorly “glued” back onto it in a past repair. I understand some people’s preference would be to leave it as found, but mine was to replace it with a nicer period correct version
@Keile111111 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and this was the first video I got to see. I loved it. You have a great voice and your setup is quite amazing. The skill and love you show for your craft is just wonderful. Thank you for what you do!
@stevemahrer7097 Жыл бұрын
Great watch, great work on restoring it, and well done to keep the video centered around the important basics. I have a few such watches.. I learned a few tricks here, thanks!
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Steve! - Chris
@Looey Жыл бұрын
Fun to watch this video! Thanx for popping this one up.
@tmmkk1 Жыл бұрын
Nice job Chris 👍👍
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Thomas!! - Chris
@davidaugustinho66411 ай бұрын
Wow, wow, wow, a true artisan.
@frankthomas85510 ай бұрын
It's so hard putting words to a video that leaves you wondering how do they know all this stuff!!!
@jimwiskus8862 Жыл бұрын
You sir are a true craftsman.
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, Jim!
@mariajefferies55632 ай бұрын
Wonderful video great tools always wanted to learn but i have a long way to go thank you so much 😁
@ygrbooks Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for a most beautiful, enjoyable and instructive video. 👏👏👏👍👌!
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@robertmills3682Ай бұрын
You are so talented. I am hooked on this channel!
@tuffymartinez9 ай бұрын
Thank You Chris.... Very enjoyable and I use your shows to learn about your craft and to have a very enjoyable wakeup with coffee before the sunrise... TM
@kevins422911 ай бұрын
Going through all of your past videos. Can't get over your attention to detail and your EXCELLENT narration, the explanation of why you are using the tools you are and how is awesome. You are true genius when it comes to watch repair. Really enjoying your videos! Keep up the great work!
@peterh.holmander565 Жыл бұрын
Meticulous work. I recently purchased a William Ellery model in silver with a full hunter case. Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Your knowledge and attention to detail is impressive. Plan on checking out more of your videos.
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Peter! - Chris
@billweidert34706 ай бұрын
The master at his craft......
@k9six185 Жыл бұрын
You guys have all the coolest tools……..LOL Great job on the watch
@ASWCo09 Жыл бұрын
I have a similar one of these in a silvered case with the same movement, I forget the exact serial but mine is definitely within 30 thousand of yours, lovely restoration!
@JimmysGarden Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video and very nice job done. 👍👍
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jimmy! - Chris
@genghiskhan70415 ай бұрын
That old watch was in pretty decent shape considering it's age. Good work on the restoration, I enjoyed it.
@brucebarlow6604 Жыл бұрын
Wow you have done a great job on this one most likely the best repair and service that it have ever had. Regards from New Zealand 🇳🇿
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that, Bruce! - Chris from South Carolina
@art1muz13 Жыл бұрын
You do the most craftsman-like work, very satisfying watching, and you made an old pocket watch happy!!
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Artemus. It gives me much pleasure to breathe new life into these beautiful old timepieces. They’re a work of art. - Chris
@cudamank8 ай бұрын
Recently found your channel and this was the 4th or 5th video. Enjoy how your channel and videos have grown and your style has developed.
@antiquelovers952418 күн бұрын
ty for this great video
@keithschwartz73183 ай бұрын
GlD I caught this one. Thanks for sharing.
@avianfish8732 Жыл бұрын
nice job. Waltham's are such good quality way ahead of their time too. It was another 60+ years before the swiss had 'part numbers'.
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
I was fascinated when I learned that the Swiss created knock off English watches for some time turn of the century. That was long before it became THE Swiss watch industry
@Large_Sarge Жыл бұрын
The quality of content and editing keep getting better and better. Thank you for sharing.
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, Sonny. Thank you! - Chris
@CeesMaas Жыл бұрын
Well done! Very nice made video with a pleasant professional presentation. Amazing watch, too. I learned a lot. Thanks!
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! I really appreciate that. - Chris
@davestelling Жыл бұрын
At last - a video with background music that I enjoyed! Thanks for this, nice work...
@horstb297 ай бұрын
Good work as always! Thanks for sharing.
@markperez9633 Жыл бұрын
I definitely learned a lot from you. Thank you very much.
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Great to hear that, Mark! Thanks for the comment. - Chris
@realfire68838 ай бұрын
I'll tell you what I've learned. I want you as my watchmaker!!
@mrt344876 ай бұрын
İzlerken tüm dertlerimi unutuyorum. Tam bir terapi. müzik de harika. 🙏
@frankthomas85510 ай бұрын
What incredible work you do! I love those early watches...
@csspinner10 ай бұрын
Frank! Thank you so much- it’s folks like you who motivate me to keep sharing this with the world. - best, Chris
@alaskanguy74135 ай бұрын
Great video I just recently acquired the same watch made also in 1872 in a coin silver case (serial 615xxx) . Thanks for explaining the likely reason for the mismatched hands. Mine also had the same hour hand as yours but a different minute hand. The subdial looks like like yours where it looks like it was glued on from the top so I don't know if that was done later to fix a bad original subdial. It runs when it feels like and sometimes the hands get stuck. I'm guessing it hasn't been serviced in long time. I'm going to send it out for service. Thanks for taking it apart I like being able to see how the movement works in something I also actually own.
@vicrod5 Жыл бұрын
I recently discovered your channel and thoroughly enjoy the content and your delivery, keep up the good work!
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Victor! I really appreciate that. More to come. - Chris
@dunebuggy12863 ай бұрын
I found it very enjoyable. I also found that all those tools to do a propper watch repair are out of my relm. Lol
@citizaniac149 Жыл бұрын
Awesome restoration. Only a real master can bring this mess back to life! And I envy you about your nice vintage tool collection you carried together. Especially the lathe ;)
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@scottthorning3963 Жыл бұрын
Well done, keep them running!
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Scott! - Chris
@DG-Ullar4 ай бұрын
Vielen Dank für dieses tolle Video und Einblicke. Habe mir eine neue 1950er Phenix gekauft als meine erst Uhr. Beste Grüße aus Nürnberg😊
@ronaldosilva6234Ай бұрын
Very good
@GuyMonroeVoice8 ай бұрын
Very Inspirational! Thank you! Very kind. ❤🎉😊
@simonlunt353 Жыл бұрын
I have always loved pocket watches 😊
@MrFelix002 Жыл бұрын
Great work beautiful time piece once more
@billg125 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou - nice work
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Bill! - Chris
@jdmccorful Жыл бұрын
Love watching the work ! Thanks.
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thanks, John! - Chris
@terapode10 ай бұрын
Wow!!! That´s a great video. Well done!!
@propetamckissack524 Жыл бұрын
Awesome Ilike watching Ventage watch restoration
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting! More to come.
@johnrzepka20089 күн бұрын
Literally just found and bought a similar Waltham, but unsure of year but according to the serial number, should be an 1888 or 1890 royal model. Its a lever set and double hunter, hoping to get it serviced with my local jewler and get it running again.
@muffemod Жыл бұрын
Wow man you did a great job!
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@restorationofdirty10 ай бұрын
Very satisfying your works❤
@artadrians11 ай бұрын
Great work young Man ..! 😊
@ltrev1979 Жыл бұрын
I have one of these I bought because I wanted to learn watchmaking. Thought the simplicity would make it easier.... looks like I may have to have it hang around till I know more
@csspinner Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, the most challenging aspect of the “full plate” 18 sized movements is getting all the pivots to seat properly. There’s a lot of gentle finessing that takes some experience. I always recommend beginners learn on 16-sized movements because they are more modular and you usually only need to deal with a couple pivots at a time. Also, you can get 16 sized movements as lever-set so they’re still a bit simpler than the pendant set keyless works
@avianfish87326 ай бұрын
Great job I cant find staffs for these either
@MASI_forging Жыл бұрын
You recoevered it very well.👍
@Bristol1 Жыл бұрын
My Retro Watches sent me here. Very nice job on this watch and on the video. Subbed, cheers!