GOLIATH Sized Devastation: Quarter Repeater with NO Spare Parts

[@johnvictoria644]

Excellent job as always and wonderful video. Thank you for the work. If you are up for another repeater challenge. Let me know. This new one would only be a clean / service. It’s a beauty that escaped Austria before the Second World War. All the way from Argentina. You do amazing work with ease.

[@TimParhamSr]

He simply makes it l@@k easy. ;). all those specialty tools and lathes . . .. oh my !

[@gotchagoing4905]

WOW, that was some ride. I can't really say if anything in particular stood out to me because, that whole project was so complex. Your skills are to be commended, and recommended to say the least. Just superlative workmanship all the way around, and restoring that gear was the cherry on top, imho. I'm still shaking my head at what you accomplished. WOW !!!!!

[@ShiroArctic]

The fact that you managed to remake the minute wheel teeth without an indexing plate is probably the most impressive part of this video, imo. Fantastic work, as always.

[@loch1957]

That brass tool rounded the teeth off was a piece of art. Great job

[@csspinner]

Thank you! It was my favorite part of this job

[@blc6464]

Nice to watch that repair on the wheel as well as the rest.Thanks for sharing!

[@tempus_fugit7366]

I am an amateur watchmaker myself and I have always hesitated tackling extra complicated mechanisms or much older hand made watches where no 2 parts ever fit from one to another, I.E. Verge Fusee watches. I have never delved deeply enough into the hobby to feel motivated to invest in the very expensive specialty tools required to perform the necessary fabrication and repairs. Your work is stellar and your presentation during the video is informative and entertaining. You have a loyal follower of your channel.

[@csspinner]

Thank you! It truly is a rabbit hole in terms of the tooling needed. Anything is repairable, assuming one has the tools to make the new part, which is usually the case and necessity for time pieces this old. Sometimes it’s hard to justify the investment required.

[@tempus_fugit7366]

@@csspinner you are correct! That's why I'm grateful for American pocket watch makers for championing standardization between models. All parts from the same model are completely interchangeable with each other. Perhaps someday I will invest more into my tools because I'm really fascinated by Fusee watches and would love to dive into them. You may have seen this, but this gentleman fell the furthest down that tool rabbit hole. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2jcdGWrZtSVeposi=54JgqHGhqt11UWeJ

[@WristwatchMedic1953]

You did a great job on the watch. I've seen them on ebay. I had never seen inside one. Looked complicated. Great job on the tooth replacement. Thanks for the video

[@brandonthebritish]

I face tha exact same situation

[@brandonthebritish]

Wow. That was amazing

[@tiger_bread4]

it was so satisfying listening to the deep rich sound of the gongs

[@RedJeanetteRedlover]

I agree! I totally didn't expect it to sound like that!

[@chadsmith2860]

The sound is truly amazing.

[@BradfordGuy]

Facinating video! I love small, intricate, mechanical things. The way watches and clocks work, along with the obvious next- level engineering behind them, is just a wonder to me. Thanks for the video. It was not too long for me. 😊 Oh... and the tools and machinery you use for the repair are beautiful!

[@DPW55]

The micro shots are fantastic,😂🎉

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

I can't get enough of the rounding tool. It's incredible to watch an antique tool being used to perform this epic repair. I don't think I've ever seen a watch restoration that featured this tool. Great work Chris. 💪🏻

[@csspinner]

Thank you, Jimmy!!

[@dsell993]

"Stuck with you til the end"? Are you kidding, I was riveted! This was such an unusual piece that trust me, is not crossing my own bench anytime soon. So to see all its complications, and the repair techniques and special tools, was a treat. I had to laugh at the size of the thing, and how typical watchmaker tools don't "measure up" (sorry). Amazing work!

[@csspinner]

Thank you so much for the nice comment!. I really appreciate it. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@robinbaker2164]

That was an amazing video! Well-done all around. I was really fascinated by the teeth repair on the wheel. Just fantastic.

[@csspinner]

Thanks, Robin! Always great to see your comments here

[@robertjwilliams3532]

Wonderful job! I am always fascinated to watch you artist repair or remake parts and make them "mesh" so will with to original remaining part of the machine (I mean watch!).

[@thegoodlookinorange1986]

Holy cow that had a lot of pieces to it. That gotta be more than a 27 jewel movement. 👍❤️🤙

[@Turitea]

Thank you, I really enjoyed your craftsmanship! I have a Goliath railway watch which I bought about 50 years ago. Must be due for a service😊

[@RedJeanetteRedlover]

This was, by far, the most interesting watch repair video I've ever seen! I never even considered that a wheel with broken teeth could be fixed like you did it! It turned out extremely nice! Also, I didn't expect the 'gongs' to sound so much like an actual big gong! Very cool timepiece! Thanks for sharing this expertly executed repair!

[@csspinner]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad I was able to get it running again. fixing that wheel was my favorite part of the job . Have a great weekend! - Chris

[@mrpetit2]

Wow this video was super mesmerizing, and that hour went by very quickly. If it was 2 hours I also would've watched it. It was fascinating to see how the hour/15min repeater worked. I now have a good idea of it's basic construction. For repairing the teeth on the minute wheel I expected you to use either a laser welder or a tig microspot welder, but those are expensive specialized machines. I didnt expect filing the teeth by hand would've worked. That is some skill👍 That brass toothsmoothing machine is beautiful. A very nice video.

[@csspinner]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for the comment

[@smickster]

Nice work. I love all the tools you've got! Some beautiful antiques.

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Chris.... I find your videos fascinating. I watch, re-watch and try to imagine myself doing what you do. Just in my imagination as I would hate to be the one to damage any of my small collection of pocket watches. YES Chris I admit it. I am an armchair watch repairer. ... TM

[@American_Jeeper]

Chris, you sell yourself short...you have a natural talent that just can't be bought, and it is incredibly enjoyable to watch you work your magic, in order to bring these broken timepieces back to life. I would love to have you restore my 1912 Elgin B.W. Raymond Grade 372 one day, because I know it would be in the best hands possible.

[@flyingdutchman28]

I love the tick tock of this clock. I wish I could record it at high speed (high sample rate), then slow it down so that each tick or tock would take several seconds, to hear what it sounds like.

[@enpetitsmorceaux]

Incredible! 😮 I’m in awe. Congratulations on this spectacular restoration!

[@enpetitsmorceaux]

The topping tool… my god

[@dukethiago1]

One of the best repair vídeos I ever watch, absolutely amazing work. Your skills are unbelievable.

[@beonseri-gj5wx]

So many 'cute' tools..incl the lathe machine😀

[@pauloalvesdesouza7911]

This was worth every minute of my time! Fantastic job and I'm always mesmerized by your vintage tools. Although I'm not a watchmaker I love the skills and am a tool nerd, and today I got to see one of the most beautiful tools ever. What a treat! Oh and there was also a big watch on the video too 😉 Nice job on a challenging project. Looking forward to the next one.

[@ricktimmons5438]

the entire watch was fab to follow. Thanks for sharing.

[@anthonybrau7399]

Excellent restoration!

[@LadySophieofHougunManor7325]

Fantastic loved every second of it that mechanism is mind blowing you did fantastic job

[@Jared7873]

I watched all the way to the 🔚! 🎉

[@lstone.09]

Awesome video. You rocked those repairs.

[@kevinbrianburke]

Loved it!! Creating the new parts and the Governor system were my favorites!! Awesome!!

[@timagotimago9296]

King of Clock ,hello from Serbia 😊

[@HorologyHubub]

Fantastic work good Sir. What a difference 👍.

[@bogartaspen]

Great job repairing the missing gear teeth! I enjoyed the entire video. RJA

[@MrFelix002]

A master watch maker, great job it’s so soothing to watch

[@Js2060]

Awesome repair work as always man. I hope to be half as good as you one day.

[@stevev7402]

Great video Chris. I was glued to the screen the whole time. Such a complicated and fascinating movement. I just keep thinking to myself, how did someone come up with the design of all the levers and springs and such to make all the chiming work. Great job on repairing the minute wheel. You’re right, those old tools are not only functional but also works of art in and of themselves. It looked fantastic when you were done. Another great job from the Master

[@csspinner]

Thanks, Steve! Always great to see your comments here

[@StephenMooreOfficial]

I stuck with you thru the whole thing. I'm trying to get into the hobby but it's definitely not a poor mans hobby. And I'm a poor man. 😂 So I guess I'll live vicariously through KZbin watch makers. As someone who likes pocket watches I love that Goliath watch. So cool. I've never seen a watch with gongs and hammers like that.

[@cassandre4431]

Très très beau travail de restauration, de ce mouvement à répétition antique et pratiquement mort. Un savoir faire d'une excellence digne d'un Horloger de haut niveau.... Magnifiques outils d'une autre époque qui, lorsqu'ils sont utilisés comme vous l'avez montré, rendent la forme adéquate pour la renaissance d'une roue, d'un rouage, comment dit on ? Un grand merci à vous,à vos mains et à votre cerveau Monsieur pour ce que vous m'avez donné à voir... 🙏

[@adrianstephens56]

Nice work, thank you. It's amazing how chunky the bridge plates are, compared to modern design. I watched to the end, but it took two sessions!

[@redbxstr]

Great video. Always clear and informative. So interesting. Great job.

[@jlinkels]

Great job and great video. Not too long at all.

[@jamieminton172]

That was impressive and educational... not to mention entertaining.

[@VasilisStithos]

Very nice repair

[@kjeldlarsen3539]

That was definitely enjoyable!

[@Optiksnut]

You "almost" inspire me to have a go at the three fob watches I have... 🙂

[@kimwilliford6303]

I found this video enjoyable. I thought the most interesting thing is the sound of the gongs. Pretty cool.

[@madheji]

Amazing! as always. Humility and great skill go hand in hand. Thank you

[@VHMMP]

The word "complication" does not do this movement justice. Magnificent job.

[@tonyblasebalk5860]

Excellent work…congratulations.

[@Black.D.D]

Hi, you & amateur never :). I couldn't sleep & it was 4 Am & now it's 6 Am. Your talent is somethin I wish I had as a hobby watchmaker layman. I will be happy if I can get an ETA Unitas 6497- & 6498-1 or an ETA 2824-2 or ETA 2836-2 & a 2826-2 assembled with the right lubrication. But you Sir you do the missing things from this movement yourself, like the new screws & repair a gear so perfectly & bluing watch hands.like it would be the easiest thing in the world. And you say it's your first time repairing a minute wheel & the teeth of it which I can hardly believe. That was amazing work. You sir are an absolute pro & how great your tools are maintained. Simply genal & amazing in any case I wish you Sir as an humble hobby watchmaker & beginner & real.amateur I am a lot of success with yoir chamnel & you deserve many more subscribers in my opinion. I love watches & also antique watches whether (new or antique pocket watches, windind wirst watches & automatic wirst watches) but these are masterpieces that you accomplish in repairs. I don't believe that you are an amateur :). But if you have taught yourself all this, my respect. You are a professional watchmaker in my eyes & it is a wonderful hobby. Thanks to people like you a poece of jistory ws save again. I was able to learn a lot as a real amateur & it was a lot of fun. Thank you for this great upload & this beautiful & amazing work. I wish you health & good luck & success & keep enjoying your hobby. Greetings from Germany & all rhe best B.

[@johnfox4691]

Watched to the end. Learned something about slotting files. Thanks.

[@nikolajskrabelj]

Young boy , brilliant work .

[@cassandre4431]

Merci pour cette vidéo qui montre votre très beau Savoir Faire... Et ces machines d'une autre époque qui aide vos mains à guérir ce calibre pour ainsi dire à l'heure de sa dernière heure... 😁⌚🖐️🙏

[@alejandrowohlers9834]

Superb job, specially with the missing teth: Congratulations from a new viewer from Argentina

[@woifmachatch2101]

A memorable restoration, I will not forget in any hurry 😊

[@DC-id2ih]

Awesome! I have no skills for this kind of work (basically born with 2 left thumbs 😉) - but I've always been fascinated by the fine/meticulous engineering that goes into both classic and modern watches...so getting to see an expert bring one of these timepieces back to life is always a pleasure! The whole video was excellent - but I think my favorite parts were watching the restored balance wheel immediately start up when dropped into place, the entire segment demonstrating how the repeater mechanism worked and how you adjusted its sound, that wonderful rounding-tool whose overall design/look was like a work of art in its own right, and finally - of course - the end where we get to see the watch fully working once again and making those beautiful chimes. This was so very well done...thanks for sharing the journey with everyone...cheers!

[@fattern_]

Well done, loved the work and watch.

[@thomasgabriel2213]

What an amazing video! You have great skills and an lot of patience. The repair of the wheel was worth the entire video! And I like the longer videos. I also appreciate the great narration and you sharing your mistakes. Keep up the good work, the videos are very enjoyable!

[@vicrod5]

Another masterful work CS

[@NattyKing1]

EPIC craftmanship and video!

[@csspinner]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@daverisen8853]

That was a very interesting I really enjoyed watching the whole video and congratulations to your newfound skill replacing the teeth

[@jlitwiller]

Amazing work! I've been subscribed to your channel for a few months, but I had no idea you were a hobbyist. I've been watching assuming you were a professional.

[@curtshilling1976]

Good job, that's the first time I've seen a repeater done.

[@paullewis5045]

The whole video was super! Your tool kit with the old and new combined is an elegant mix of machine eye candy. Restoring the missing teeth was really smart and artfully pulled off. Way to go and no fast forward here. I am sure a great feeling to get that repeater back in service.

[@csspinner]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment. Repairing that minute wheel and using the topping tool was my favorite part of the job

[@nalakprince6376]

Well, what can I say? That was a pretty damned good video of a really interesting watch being worked on by an amateur??! You certaly have some well grounded engineering skills and a developing collection of beautiful tools. To say I was impressed is to understate the emotion of enjoyment I had watching you at work. Thank you! 👍👍😃

[@boydovens4180]

That Topping tool was something to behold , What a magnificent piece of engineering .

[@kerrymangum4166]

I have always enjoyed old watches and clocks. The worst part of my love is that I don't have the money to get what I would love to have. I am a Maintenance Manager of at a box manufacturing plant and at time I have to make the parts that have been damaged. Like you, I don't have all of the nice equipment to do the repairs and I am forced to use hand tools and a few pneumatic hand held cutters or sanders. I have always gotten a lot of enjoyment when I succeed and bring the equipment back online.

[@gioc4596]

Wow what a time piece, supersized pocket watch, the Goliath naming you gave it definitely fits it. Love the chimes on the watch, I think that part is my favorite from this time piece. I have only seen 2 hand watches that have this similar feature /complication. Very cool. Super job on the hour wheel reconstruction, you make it look so easy. Thanks for the video!

[@willardselvey2632]

Very good video..stuck with it all the way to the end. Good work on a beautiful watch..

[@maestromecanico597]

Couldn't find parts? Did you try Pep Boys? Or Napa? I was half expecting to see an impact wrench for the disassembly and a grease gun for the reassembly. Seriously, that beats anything from my collection and is a treasure in and of itself. I appreciate your efforts and bringing us along for the ride.

[@stevenschwagel8029]

Good to see something a bit different, and yes, I stuck with you until thee end. Thank you.

[@nyckhampson792]

Outstanding use of new Burgeon tools and older methods and tools.. You are a master 🙏...its visually so compelling That was the best , the chime was sublime Chris .... Your skill coupled with your humour is top notch, awesome ! 👍

[@czeslaw20przybyla56]

jestem z Polski po prostu super naprawa zegarków zegarów wszystkie naprawy są dla mnie amatora naprawy zegarków zegarów bardzo przydatne i przy tym się dużo uczę w naprawie zegarków i zegarów mam już dużo udanych napraw kocham zegarki i zegary pozdrawiam Czechu

[@robertjesse1022]

I made it to the end, and this is the best watchmaking video I've seen

[@IMakeWatches]

Wow! Great one, Chris! Wheel tooth replacement using the topping tool was fantastic! I just got one of those myself. Mine has the exact same problem: bent and corroded runners. You did a great job cleaning yours up and replacing those runners! Thank you so much for making and sharing these videos!

[@csspinner]

Thank you, Dayton! Always great seeing your comments here. They are beautiful tools aren’t they? Fortunately, with the lathe you’ll be able to make yourself some new runners too.

[@paulmerrick9065]

Totally brilliant restoration right to the end.

[@flemmlnghansen6516]

Fantastic job I really enjoyed the video.

[@alexandregb566]

Yeas, dude. I stuck with you to the end. If I were you I would retire myself from this job at the first trouble 😂... What a hard time you had with this watch.

[@andyyoung3233]

That was amazing bro but use cutting grease or oil when doing lathe work it saves wear on the cutters which helps accuracy and the lubrication gives a finer finish to the part that said you are the daddy when it comes to watchmaking, hobbyist you say, bro your a pro!

[@rasmajere]

Always watch to the end as you keep me engaged with these fascinating watches. I love watches as well and wish I had your patience and skill do someday do something like this.

[@jasonmiller1271]

Amazing work!

[@billholmes6639]

Fantastic skills.... fantastic video!!

[@Michel-7.7.7]

14:00 imagine a happy bug comes into the movement, to lay some eggs in a safe place, when suddenly the clock strikes 12...

[@csspinner]

😂

[@verncommet1798]

Absolutely marvelous darling 🎉

[@mgp00a]

Great Job 1st time i've seen a quarter repeater this large. You explained everything so well, so didn't notice the length of time of the video.

[@markehuss]

Nice restoration. I liked that you got away with the 'hillbilly' eyeing up the tooth placement. ;)

[@JASPACB750RR]

The dragon rack, I like that name you gave it. Fits perfect. I gotta find one of these Goliath movements.

[@petergaiser4213]

Excellent job. Bravo

[@dougthatcher3521]

Just incredible detail, patience and skill,,, thanks!

[@andyoverall1951]

Great work, I enjoyed this video!

[@DrivingSander1970]

Wow! A true mechanical marvel! 😁

[@bandidosc1977]

Great job and great skills.

[@kostaskritsilas2681]

I did stay to the end. The watch, outside of the case, sort of reminds me of the White Rabbit's (of Alice and Wonderland fame) pocket watch, with its out-sized dimensions. Brilliant repair job on the whole watch, and in particular the cutting of the new teeth on the second wheel. The creation of the screws was almost as amazing.

[@csspinner]

Excellent reference to Alice in wonderland! glad you enjoyed it

[@jabigg2010]

Top notch! Way to figure it out, so cool

[@erichender9684]

Loved it all !

[@kjeldarendahlandreasen548]

Nice job. Arendahl Denmark

[@Makeit101]

Wow!...Just Wow!...Given the right, or maybe even the not-so-right, tools there is nothing that you could not do to make a timepiece function correctly and look good doin it. Making the new gear teeth demonstrated a pretty amazing level of watchmaker's skill and it was a joy to watch it being done. The whole world-class expert restoration was just....Top stuff!

[@robertallen3229]

I have two of them that I also got in England. One I got for parts. The display the watch sets in are very rare and more valuable than the watches. The dealer I bought the watches from wouldn’t even sell one to me. Thanks for the video.

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

What a marvellous video. A few videos back you seemed reticent to call yourself a watchmaker...say it loud and proud brother! The teeth rounding tool was a highlight, loved to see how it indexed. Everything else was fantastic too. Seeing the complications, working through the repairs, in awe of it all. The video production is, as ever, top notch. Think I might give a few larger watches a go, my blue screwdriver has spent the whole season on the bench.

[@csspinner]

Thank you!! Using the rounding up tool was certainly my favorite part of the job.