How to service an automatic watch ETA 2824 Watch repair tutorial

[@scotthinojos6652]

The hands of a surgeon, the voice of a golf announcer, the knowledge of an encyclopedia.

[@daqt6079]

The skill and precision required to design and make all the tiny intricate components as well as put it all together is amazing.

[@chrisb6003]

A true professional. You make it look so easy, but that's years of experience.

[@K1n90fH34d5h0t5]

Fantastic video, opened for the first time in my life a watch, used my pc screwdriver kit, dissassembled and reassembled it in 2,5 hours, it's a lot i know, but i'm very proud of it.

[@thepenultimateninja5797]

Fantastic video, thanks! It seems almost unbelievable that something so tiny and so complex can work at all, let alone work accurately to a couple of seconds per day for years at a time. Gives me an even greater appreciation for the thing that sits on my wrist and tells me the time.

[@williamdavis7509]

Dear Mark, I just want to thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and skill. Although I’ve been in the watch business for over 20 years, I only last year began learning how to service mechanical watches. Last week I took an exam over the 2824 for work and more than just passed it. I completely blew them away and it’s all due to having watched this video until I could do it in my sleep! Up next illl be studying the Rolex 3135 and am looking forward to it! Again, THANK YOU !!!!!

[@MateiRadulescu1]

William Davis hi William. What kind of job do you have in the industry? Do you have any idea where work opportunities in the watch world can be found? Thanks

[@asianking187]

Can u seevice my 3235

[@sma1968]

You make tweezers look so easy.

[@DutchClawz]

My grandfather was a watchmaker. I remember him taking apart watches when I was younger and now that I start to develop my own fascination with watches it really is a shame he passed so young..

[@mundyfranks]

After watching this i tried and managed to bring back to life a eta 2824 with damaged pallets so replaced that part to really glad you do these videos as am very eager to learn more as have been into my watches and in the trade but never tried to fix my self thanks again

[@Boankofa]

I never get it when people react to an exhibition case back with "nothing interesting to see here". What could be more fascinating and hypnotizing?

[@nicktube5860]

Amazing, however you have convinced me not to even try.

[@stefanranelovic5228]

@@lkkjhtemmexv1838 True, everything what i try to repair without proper equipment is semi screwed 😂

[@CurtisL8.3066]

Yea this is like light years above my pay grade

[@panther105]

I'm hooked and starting with simpler, much cheaper old Timexes. Don't give up before you try

[@vincenthuong4326]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@apyorbitz]

I really appreciated you specifying which greases and oils you were using.

[@davidecagnoni4630]

Great video! With this tutorial i could easily restore my old grandfather watch, a wonderful Pryngeps with an ETA 2824. Thanks a lot Mark!!

[@tomdooley999]

Many thanks for a superb, easy to understand instructional video. After watching, I attempted my first ever strip-down/service and brought back to life my eta movement. Once again, many many thanks.

[@heresaron]

Noggin the Nog congratulations friend :)

[@chriskammerer221]

Thank you so much for making this video. I can't tell you how much it helped when I was installing taller hand gears. I'm working on my own watch design (as a hobbyist - not a professional) and needed more clearance under the hands to accommodate a more 3-dimensional design. When I first saw what it would take to replace the second gear, I almost gave up without trying. Thankfully, this video helped me. I will likely sign-up for one of your courses when I'm ready to focus more on movements.

[@MetalsForBrunch]

I really appreciate the basic eta 2824-2 after watching this. thank you

[@smtmsjacolyn6699]

Wow that was amazing, it was so precise with pin point precision. Just can't imagine how it was dismantled and reassembled, that real craftsmanship great video so informative and deserves so much applause. Big thumbs up with loads of appreciation. Jacolyn (srilanka).

[@mkl62]

Thanks for posting. My cousin graduated from tech school with a diploma in watch making & repair years back.

[@DoctorF1984]

I love this little mechanical stuff. Great work.

[@petee1968]

Your videos are so clear and easy to follow - thanks so much!

[@DarensVideos]

Thanks for the great video. Would also have liked to have seen your process for cleaning all the disassembled parts, showing which parts can go together in the ultrasonic cleaner, which need to be separated, any special handling for the hairspring / balance wheel, &/or any parts cleaned by hand.

[@120760100]

Thanks Mark, was able to service my watch following this guide.

[@franciscojavierordazrodrig1023]

BONITO VIDEO, YO FUI RELOJERO POR 15 AÑOS, ARREGLABA ESTOS RELOJES, HASTA QUE LLEGO LO DIGITAL Y SE TERMINO ESTE TRABAJO.

[@Dimian7]

Just did this yesterday 👏👏👏 Thanks for a great vid

[@jalahmahable]

Thank you I was encouraged to repair my watch bracelet

[@Guardatiempo]

Amazing video

[@chuckgentry3613]

Thank you once again Mark. I can honestly say that the video content you have provided has been more helpful and informative than any other similar resource I have found to date.

AWESOME!!

[@andrewbattersby8273]

I recently bought a 2824-2 movement to practice with and this video has helped me immensely! Thanks!

[@52aniello]

meraviglioso video di disassemblaggio e riassemblaggio

[@Thelifeofswans]

Hi Mark, I really do find your work a saviour within my journey to becoming a watch repairer. Fantastic tutorial of the ETA 2824 and I have watched it over and over again. Keep up the great work, it really is appreciated by all of us. Kindest regards, Anthony

[@korbendallas71]

Thanks for this. I want to service my Ball watch which uses this movement. 👍🏻

[@eldridchapman8942]

The ETA 2824 is a superb movement with long term accuracy. I have a 9 year old "top" grade 2824 and its still keeping time well without a single servicing done.

[@JDDD33]

Same here, 8 years on for my 2824-2 and it still runs +5 seconds a day without any servicing. A bulletproof movement for the price

[@wardedopinions3361]

I have a 2825-2 in my watch, hoping it will last just as long.

[@arny2768]

Got a Tudor ETA 2824-2 +0.5 s/d and it's from 1994

[@HiepNam984]

It is important that you use your watch daily..thanks you

[@arny2768]

@@HiepNam984 Got my Tudor and keep wearing it Everyday since

[@studisme]

That's brilliant. Thankyou for sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated! This is gonna be a great help to me..

[@rustyriver14]

Becoming sober and moving on with life. Moving homes. Watches have sparked something inside of me. Being a technician at a dealership. I appreciate the diagnosis and cleaning procedures im seeing you do throughout each video. Thanks for posting these videos

[@cv507]

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[@erictrevino3339]

I felt up to the challenge and well I finished breaking my watch. 😬

[@joebs22]

You are a neuro muscular genius. Greetings.

[@jeromeespiritu]

Subscribed! You literally solved all the problems I've been having with this video. Nicely done! I appreciate the Hi-res quality too!

[@joseantoniomaldonado5412]

Thank you for this awesome video. Very well done! Respectfully, Jose

[@mrrsmith2761]

I thought I was clever changing out the battery..🙄

Phải chi xe máy mà làm được 1 khối động cơ như vậy thì quá hoàn hảo

[@JDRichard]

Great instructional video, Thanks.

[@misi4782]

Hello, i really love your channel!! I am that guy that until 15 days ago did not even know what keyless works was. And now, i have already bought the basic tools, i have succesfullly dissected, cleaned and oiled and re-assembled an old eta 2872, and it is live!! (Okay i ruined the escapement wheel becuse i did not check if all pinions were seating correctly under the jewles, fixed with a spare part) The funny thing is when i started this i cannot even manage to think how to grab these Little screws whithout they jump around my room, now i am so confident and these microscopic parts looks so big to me! It is like working with lego now, I love it! I cant wait to find an old non working watch and try to troubleshot the problems! Thank you very much!! I have a question for you, do you use a microscope to make these tutotials? If yes do you use this device in alternative of loups? I get some headache when use loups for too long time and i am looking for an alternative. Ok Sorry for that long message and my cheap english. Thanks again!!

[@tessar2968]

Thank you Mark

[@TheOmniscientAtheist]

This is a great ASMR video

[@miodragradosavljevic8517]

Buffalo yeah, 😂

[@IhateYoutube]

You can tell when you are watching a seasoned pro, because they make it look like a cake walk! :)

[@RukaSubCh]

Thank you for the super accurate and well described tutorial. I followed them an now my watch works again

[@afiqalbawah4039]

wow.. you did it yourself?

[@alanmiell6754]

My word it must take a lot of training to become this good at what you do, the average person would be terrified to try this

[@martinb.8620]

Increíble, saludos desde Catalunya, Europa

[@w5monkey]

Came here to see if i could do this. Maybe... Nope lol.

[@foxypsycho]

w5monkey exactly! Wanted to see if a DIY was possible on my diver... outta my league

[@brainiacproductions357]

I did it now my movement is in pieces the biggest problem was the tweezers I was using would fling the pieces across the room. So I just smashed it

[@afiqalbawah4039]

​@@brainiacproductions357 we should go training or take courses for this skill... at least. A firm and still hand is a must feat. I heard Seiko staff, watchmakers for Grand Seiko models, they do rest more than work for steadying their condition.

[@rodh2168]

I'm new to your videos and find them a great help in increasing my understanding of all things "watch". Question: when stripping down a movement how do you keep track of where all the various screws go once you take them out? All different sizes!

[@glitchherobrine3773]

Finally I found the video used in asmr loopz channel

[@IM358]

Very good tutorial. Syabas.

[@dieper76]

Great work! Thank you!

[@AnimeVideoEditor]

Mark Lovic im a watchmaker in apprentice and i have trouble oiling the pallets. They are way to small and my master wishes that i oil it perfectly which is damn difficult. I have seen a video where a watchmaker uses a different technique. Instead of oiling the pallets he oils the escapment wheel. Im not good at explaing this so look for " Hand Wound Movement Service Procedure" in youtube and skip to the end where he shows it. Would appreciate a answer my man!

[@anavarrovilla]

Great video thanks 4 sharing it with us

[@гонивиктор]

VERYKIND YOU ARE BEST

[@fabergevt]

Posts like this restore me hope in the Internet. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@MyPlaces]

very nice video👏👏

[@JahanZeb1976]

Excellent tutorial! Great work uploaded. Keep up nice work mate. Regards,

[@andyjazzsax]

Just a stunning level of knowledge and craftsmanship. Really well done. I'm very envious of your ability.

[@samsosa35]

Great video. I really enjoyed that video of 2824 movement. Thanks for posting this video.

[@Extys]

LOL I won't even try, I'll ask a professional. It's not something an amateur like me can do.

[@Mario-Google]

Klasse Video, sehr interessant! Danke!

[@pahssd]

Wonderful. Thank you.

[@Miguelito63No1]

can you please do a video for service a eta 2834-2 day and date, I has been looking and looking and don't find any...thanks a lot..i been learning a lot

[@MiddleAgedBrit]

I had to keep holding my breath whilst watching! Very cool & great skill. Just one point, you didn't reverse the reassembly process; any reason, or just experience?

[@GenXican84]

MY GOD MAN!! How do you keep track of da pieces..AAAARRRRGGH!!!

[@alessiocalcinai2829]

Is not so difficult..

[@logannewcome]

Alessio Calcinai Where's the videos of you doing it?

[@NathanChisholm041]

Number them and photos! That's what I did at the start. Now I don't have to as I've got to a point where I can assemble and disassemble movements without to much trouble

[@Bush_Tucker]

Just like working on a engine just a lot smaller ahahaha

[@highwayman1445]

Hi, did you clean any of the components or is it just a case of oiling?

[@kenweller2032]

I'm a complete novice, but I expected some sort of solvent washing or even ultrasonic cleaning before the application of new lubrication. Just watching and learning.

[@tiagocenturiao4497]

You are the Kid!

[@garyjonson1872]

i like your work. nice...

[@HoangNguyen-ye9gb]

Thanks for sharing.

[@donharrold1375]

Amazing skill level

[@markanthony2133]

Terrific video! Thank you! In your opinion are there any weaknesses in this movement? Any reason not to consider buying a watch with this particular movement?

[@kangalakbash3364]

tres interessant ; thank's

[@petert3412]

Hi, can you show installing hand set on this movement, it is my understanding that the secondhand is not the same installation as other movements ? thanks in advance

[@citizen8650]

very impressed by the Tutorial, I have one question.... how does the ETA 2824 differ to the ETA 2824 - 2 ?

[@vynleshmynle7372]

If my watch repair guy would include a video like this when servicing my watch I’d proban

[@studisme]

Do you think you could kindly do one for the ETA 2836 Movement too??

[@alfredschmidt9999]

Thank you very much for this impressive video. It looks so easy to disassemble the movement :) Can you tell me what kind of microscope/camera/lamp you're using? Thanks!

[@kylechavez7727]

My God man, can i borrow your skills for a while? This is a pretty awesome tutorial. I am looking forward to servicing my 2824 watches by myself soon. Got to buy scredrivers fit for this and a movemwnt holder then i'm set. What sizes of screwdrivers did you use?

[@KoochyWoochy]

Thankyou Mark. Excellent tutorial subscribed :-)

[@BAAAASJE]

Subscribed!

[@JerryWDaviscom]

Beautiful.

[@giovannidivincenzo1262]

Bravo Super 👍

[@ezgetap677]

amazing

[@ROLFCOPTERZZ]

Why take it all apart just to put it back together. Is there new cogs installed?

[@mrrobvs]

Would a 2836 or 2836-2 be the same if the date feature is not in use? Also, do you need to keep track of which screws go where? Or is it obvious if they will/will not fit in a location?

[@sean7193]

How much better are the real 2824 vs the fake ones? the real 2824 still looks pretty ruff inside ( surface finish etc)

[@markcoveryourassets]

Thank you, friend. This really got me out of a jam. I have run into keyless works issues with the ETA 649x movements, especially with skeleton watch assembly, but those keyless works are forgiving. Clearly I have been pushing the release too hard on these smaller automatics, and after considering what they look like inside I can see where that could create too much room for the parts to loll about. By the way, in the US we have performance vehicles with an engine design called a Hemi. The phrase is, "Got a hemi in it?" For the watch in this video you could say, "Yes, I do!"

[@timlevy1857]

* watches video and sends watch to professional watchmaker for service *

[@iggyward]

Great Videos! absolutely mesmerising, just one question, could you recommend a Chinese automatic, is there makes that are better than others, they seem very good value. Thanks again for the excellent work!

[@warfam_clan6933]

WTF! There is NO way I'm trying this. You can tell he is a complete pro. Very interesting, incredible engineering but seemingly impossible for joe public and his automatic watch.

[@robertlawrence3642]

Mark, how can you tell if a screw is left hand thread? Is there a way to know before you try to unscrew it?

[@jonthewatch3640]

It would have been helpful to have covered the date wheel assembly whilst you disassembled and assembled the watch, as there was a date jumper present, but strangely other parts missing.

[@chrisbernard6211]

great video Mark. I am new to watchmaking, truly inspiring! I have an old Franck Muller 5880 Casablanca jump hour that had broken crystal and not working. Im looking to restore it for a friend as a wedding gift. What would you suggest checking first to trouble shoot? what type of movement would it be?

[@mikejungle]

Is the ETA 2846 pretty similar? I was able to use your video to completely dismantle mine, but I'm having trouble getting everything back together...partly because I don't know what I'm doing, and partly because the pieces don't drop in neatly, like they do in your video... Thank you for this video, btw.

[@stevenlopez4007]

Im not being a smart ass, but only knowledge guided by expiereance can get the pieces to fall in perfectly, and this happens with time and patience, so keep trying, and be gentle don't force anything.

[@Bass.Player]

I could take this apart and send it home in a bag! Never to work again...

[@stewartrichardson8903]

Omega

[@patriceortovent3337]

Bass Player Good sens of humour, l smiled reading it, simply said and very efficient as figure speech. As always, easy to dismantle and impossible to put it back which is the skill of 99.9% of the population. Thanks for yr time.

[@ucheucheuche]

That dismantling moment you find 1 piece isn't in your watch.