Hermle 1050-020 Triple Chime for Vonnie from Washington # 38

One of the Custom Clock cases with hand painted dial made by myself about 25 years ago.
Clock was stopping at random times.
Found bent pivot, serviced movement including Balance Assembly.

[@davidwilliams1383]

An absolute treat to watch your process to troubleshoot, repair, clean, oil and adjust. Your decades of experience always make it look so simple. Thank you again.

[@pauldyck4596]

Most people who repair clocks for money seem to want to replace the newer Hermle movements rather than overhaul them because of cost issues - you can replace a 1050-020 for about $400 which is comparable to what they charge for an overhaul so people go with a brand new movement as likely to give more years of service than an overhauled movement. I'm glad you made this video because I've been able to buy several used clocks for not much money with non-working Hermle movements in them and plan to try fixing them myself. The thing that scares me the most is dealing with the balance wheel escapements so I'm glad you discussed that. I'll probably be watching this video again.

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thanks Paul, Not able to show it all, video would be too long. Let me know if you run into any issues with your projects. I will do what I can to help.

[@joshuadean1880]

do u have a full time shop or is this on your spare time , i always look fowards to your next video , you are a true professional and you never over complicate things , thank you for making these videos for us of lesser skill , super inspiring

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thank You, Well, I am suppose to be retired. Customers won't stop bringing sick timepieces in to be fixed. I wish I had a little more spare time. I have a one man shop with a full set-up do get the job done. Thanks again

[@joshuadean1880]

i sure appreciate the response , id like to see more of your custom time pieces like this one !!!

[@davidwilliams1383]

I'll say, a little more focus on the case would not have been out of line. 😉

[@jaumejaume8925]

Moltes felicitats Master, m’agrada molt com monta i desmonta el rellotge, com el deixa a punt per uns quants anys més, endavant👏👏👏👍

[@jamesmartin5370]

Moltes gràcies

[@prabhusubramanyam3475]

Great work sir

[@jamesmartin5370]

Many Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it.

[@denisblasius3946]

Un mouvement de grande qualité

[@vintagesimplexfirealarmsof6440]

That clock looks like a 1800s clock remade

[@jamesmartin5370]

Yes it is, I built it from the customers concept drawings.

[@fvargas478]

How can I get ahold of this man to fix my clock which is very much like this clock but different. Mine was assembled by the company so it must be among the first of these when they entered production.

[@jamesmartin5370]

You can contact me at [e-mail]

[@max.m.8873]

👍👏💪🥰😍

[@johnnovak9724]

Hi Can you explain the procedure and what type of chemicals is the best to clean balance please?

[@jamesmartin5370]

I have always had good luck with L&R Watch cleaning and Watch rinse solutions.

[@verybigkittens7550]

14:14 setting up the chime and cams

[@jsclocks4281]

I like these videos

[@1pilotsteve]

Wonderful clock..you Sir are a master.

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thanks Steve, Hope you liked the video

[@1pilotsteve]

My favorite video of yours is the New Haven Tampa

[@1pilotsteve]

Maybe if you have a second..my youtube channel has some of my clock projects..cheers

[@1pilotsteve]

Could you put a new balance staff on a smiths empire ships clock platform balance wheel? My gorilla hands broke it..

[@jamesmartin5370]

@@1pilotsteve Yes. I can be contacted at [e-mail]

[@bozoperkovic1983]

thank you Martin for fine work like they say you have job and you do good job then is who or exel

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thanks Bozo, This one almost had me stumped. I couldn't believe how much the pivot was bent. This is one of movements Hermle sold that had soft arbors and pivots that were chrome plated. The pivot seemed real soft when I straightened it. Once fixed it kept next to perfect time for a couple of weeks in my shop, the owner is very pleased with it now.

[@YUHJKT]

I love watching James Martin work. His accuracy and patience is a great learning experience. That clock would be a family heirloom if it were mine, never to be sold.

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thanks, I agree, I am told it is has been spoken for by a younger family member.

[@kkyykk7042]

Well done

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thanks again.

[@theray2009]

You built that case? Wow that is beautiful!!!

[@jamesmartin5370]

Yes all handmade, the owner of it has keep it in great shape.

[@theray2009]

@@jamesmartin5370 You did amazing on the clock

[@Paul-yk8bj]

Hi Love your video's very informative, i notice you are very careful while handling the clock but you don't wear glove's is there any particular reason for it's not a criticism just curious look forward to your other video's

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thanks You. I've asked myself that question before and struggle with it. In some situations like straightening that pivot in above video, Its almost like I need to be able feel the slight pressures applied to the part to know when its just right. When I started in this business close to 50 years ago, it wasn't an issue, maybe it's an old habit that's tough to break. I've looked around at various gloves, but haven't found any that give the right feel yet. So until I find the right pair, I do my best to handle most of the parts with tweezers. Thanks again.

[@johnbrodehl9743]

I have never worn gloves. It would interfere with finger dexterity.

[@jamesmartin5370]

@@johnbrodehl9743 I agree John. When I took my Horology Classes in the 70s, issue was never brought up or discussed.

[@ConnersClocks]

this clock is beautiful!! love how it has a little music box as well. this is a nice custom adamantine style clock. One thing that does bug me is how the lowest note (of all 8) is one half step higher. It plays at a C instead of the others (tuned into a b major scale). This one was lucky to have the bent pivot point. My triple chime movement is from 1978 and has had a lot happen to it. The spring wasnt held by the BENT pallets and basically unwound its form. Due to me not having everything to overhaul, I was considering either getting a new 1050-020 movement or converting the clock with an entirely different movement (with different face and everything). Maybe a bim bam movement. Thanks for sharing!

[@jamesmartin5370]

And thanks for the comment.

[@ConnersClocks]

@@jamesmartin5370 No problem :)

[@sasikalas7515]

Nice work

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thank You, This ended up being a good time keeper again.

[@stephenbaguley2984]

very interesting 14:14 into the video

[@jakehanifee8856]

Mr. Martin that case is amazing.

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thanks Jake, This is a one of a kind case, I designed with the customer, years ago to their requirements. There are many cases I have made floating around out there someplace.

[@jakehanifee8856]

@@jamesmartin5370 whomever owns them are very fortunate indeed!

[@marleneboillot4184]

Comment régler ce mouvement

[@jamesmartin5370]

Son ensemble de face en tournant les mains manuellement.

[@mickeymann8526]

Just picked up at mantle clock with this, enjoyed your video and learned a lot about this winding

[@jamesmartin5370]

Hope it helps to keep yours going