These are some of the best tutorials on watchmaking on KZbin. That’s saying a lot, because there are LOTS of good videos. But yours are concise and very well and presented, so in 20 minutes I learn more than another that runs for more than an hour! I hope yours rise to the level of success that the best have achieved, because I think they are in that league. Bravo!
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul. That makes all the work worthwhile.
@jcfp1322 Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more!
@m.d.66495 күн бұрын
Should have watched this before even starting. Most get in to the disassembly straight away but getting the Tools ready first and especially the tweezers with the least amount of pressure possible is so much more important, thank you very much
@watchrepairtutorials5 күн бұрын
you're very welcome.
@justinkwirant-ct1hi Жыл бұрын
My 95 year old grandfather was a career watchmaker. He recently passed and I inherited a lifetime of watch repair tools of the trade. EVERYTHING lol. I’m going to start as a hobby and hopefully progress from there. Thanks for the videos!
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Justin. It sounds like you have a pretty good head start
@jupa71662 жыл бұрын
Man, this channel is criminally underrated. Thanks a lot for knowledge!
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, just remember, you are one of the first. Well get there. Just wait till we get through all the basic stuff and get to the real work.
@jupa71662 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I bet! But the value is already tremendous for us mere mortals (got courage to try and one chinese cheap training watch with ruined hairspring works! Now learning how to do stuff properly.)
@AladinoDebert Жыл бұрын
Man, as a (super) amateur, this series is FANTASTIC! Thank you so much Alex for putting the time into creating the videos. Much appreciated!
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Aladino
@kevinrblodgett2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Thanks for the write-up as well. Narration is a bit on the quiet side but still clear.
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Working to fix sound issues.
@Davidg3682 жыл бұрын
This channel is going to grow fast thank you for doing these videos
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned. Thanks for the support.
@stevstro4498 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I happened upon your videos Alex as I'm about to start my post-retirement watchmaking hobby! I'd have likely given up in frustration without your training & bonus tips. Thanks!
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Hey man, Never to late to jump in. Welcome aboard. 👍
@Serious_Basslines2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful...teaching us all respect our equipment, is setting us for the right mindset to produce quality work..👏🏾
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
It all starts with the basics and then you build your skills from there. Thanks for the support.
@Subeffulgent2 жыл бұрын
I like the technique for making the tweezers closed that's pretty clever
@Enygma8910 ай бұрын
I have to be honest and say this with all respect: when you said you're in America and mentioned 100th or1000th of a millimeter I was overjoyed 🤩🤣 Thank you again for a great video 👌🏼
@watchrepairtutorials10 ай бұрын
I remember when I was a kid the American school system decided that we were going to switch over to the metric system. That test lasted one year.😂
@Enygma8910 ай бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Oh heck 😂That must've been fun.. one can only assume for some it was an eye opener but it's apparent for the majority it was too much hassle as you say it didn't last.. my schooling also went through a couple of curriculum changes - I don't recall what they were exactly but therein maybe lay the problem in addition to my already squirrel brain Cheers, and again thank you 👍🏼
@amandagelien96122 жыл бұрын
where were you 15 years ago-learned that the hard way😆
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Amanda, I think you are the first women to join my channel. I’m happy you are here. We often forget there are many talented “Women with Loupes” 😊
@raychapman6810 Жыл бұрын
This inspired me to look closely at my set of tweezers, after my first attempt at picking up a jewel launched it into orbit into some far away universe... Sure enough all of the tips were uneven. I followed your instructions and now they are probably far more capable to successfully pick up a jewel than I am at this point as a beginner! This is a fantastic series; thank you!
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ray, I hope it helps you on your journey.
@sjurgabriel Жыл бұрын
I´m so glad I discovered your channel. I´ve seen a lot of instructional videoes and have started to buy the essentials to try servicing watches myself. What I´ve missed is down to earth, simple instructions logically explaining how and why. You offer it, and do it well!
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Hey my friend, it’s awesome to have you here. Let me know if you need anything. Alex
@arizonawut2 жыл бұрын
Great tips, thanks for sharing with us newbies, Alex. PS, I'm quite jealous of your work space and would love a tour video going through all of your tools and equipment sometime. Thanks!
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy thanks. I hope it will help you in your handling of parts. Yea, I will put that in the list of videos.
@El1988Che2 жыл бұрын
I've been following your work for a while now, and I'm impressed how far you've came with the editing and content. I have to say, this was super helpful tips. I have that instinct of holding tight with my tweezers, I'll install follow your advice and close them up a little. I gotta say, I was trying to spot that beautiful Doxa haha. Keep up the good work!
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Hey Hey Hey man. So glad you found the channel. I am going to make a watchmaker out of you. 😁
@Samirgz Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing and jumping right into it. When you say “dont think you can easily repair a 100year old watch”, I just love to hear some real talk like that. I was about buying some old vintage watches, but you made me think twice, thanks you for that experience shortcut. Peace ✌️from Bosnia
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Hello my friend. First, sorry about the quality of the early videos. I was just starting and didn’t know anything. I thing you will find with me is that I try to be real with no fluff. Let me know how I can help
@Samirgz Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials no need to say sorry, the information is important ( its my new hobby so I still dont know what im getting my self into ). By the way, just lost my firs screw today. Damn.
@littleviking4882 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for doing these videos. They cover the basics very clearly and the bonus tips are great!
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
We are wrapping up the basics and will be moving into repairs, adjusting and regulation. I hope you stick around.
@littleviking4882 жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials I'll be here!
@shawningram77992 жыл бұрын
I agree with bassbone on the sound. I see that you responded and said you are working on the sound issues. Excellent info and tips. I will be excited to see what future content you produce. Cheers
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
I have a ton of videos planed. Thanks for the support.
@alexlybbert3714 Жыл бұрын
These videos are great! Thanks for doing this! I would be happy to contribute to a patreon for these kinds of videos
@MildEightnoon2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these videos. Excellent work. I am looking on getting started with watchmaking and this has been a great place to start.
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
The first videos are going to cover the basics, the movement systems, how to lubricate pivot jewels, the escapement, balance jewels, different methods to clean parts and how to assemble, check systems how to use a timegrapher and what and how to inspect. Then we will move into trouble shooting with real life examples. I will also cover how to use a staking set, Jeweling tools as well as lathe work when we get into the more advanced repair.
@Sestorema5 ай бұрын
You're a very good teacher👍 Thanks 🙂
@watchrepairtutorials5 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@uqox Жыл бұрын
I watch this series periodically and have it running in the background just to "write to the hard drive" of my brain the best practices I should always follow to keep developing my skills.
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome. Let me know if you have any questions.
@So.Stephen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! very helpful tips. Keep up the fantastic work
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you, thank you
@johnvaluk1401 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video Alex. More good and useful information!!
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s an oldie but a goodie
@johnvaluk1401 Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials I’m getting there. Seriously a lot of good information. Been trying my hand at this for a long time but retired from regular job two years ago and can devote more time.
@HenriqueSantos-pe4nk2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are fantastic. They are focus on technical information and useful tips. Well narrated and each video is well planned. There is a wide community of hobbyist that really seek for this kind of information… I am one of them!
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man. I love a good watch entertainment video as much as the next guy. They get people excited and interested in Horology which is great, BUT people sometimes people jump into watch repair thinking that its just going to be easy as 1,2,3. Now, this isn't rocket science but there are things you should know before working on grandma's watch. That's where the idea for "It's about F*****g Time" was born.
@sailwesterly5444 Жыл бұрын
Found your channel. Immediate Sub and a fantastic anti-ping tip there on the tweezers. Many thanks. Rushing off to dress tweezers like this. (had too much time on hands and knees on carpet with torch!!!)
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@appollonialessioappolloni9377 Жыл бұрын
Alessio Complimenti sto traducendo tutte le lezioni
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Let me know if you need anything.
@TheBeardedWatchmaker2 жыл бұрын
Massive improvement in video quality over the 1st video, well done!!! Great content as well, especially because you started off with the basics. Many KZbinrs (myself included) want to kick off showing our chops instead of focusing on the audience.
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my Friend. I am working on the audio issues now. The post production work is pretty hard, no a learning process that I just need to get right. Appreciate you.
@TheBeardedWatchmaker2 жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Hehe, I hear you about the post production part - it’s my least favorite! It takes more time than it takes to do the actual recording. But it gets easier over time once you’ve nailed down a good workflow. Having people like what you do does make it worth slogging through, and I think you have a good concept so it’ll be worth it I promise.
@karlgustafson7850 Жыл бұрын
This is amazing. No one teaches these types of techniques. Thanks so much.
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
And thank you for sitting through an awful video. I was brand new to this whole thing.
@graymatrrocks2 жыл бұрын
Super excited for the next video. I'm going to be picking up tools over the next few paychecks to get started!
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome. The next video will. E coming out today. Thank you, thank you
@monte4150 Жыл бұрын
Absolutley the best watch content maker on youtube. Im so happy i subscribed. 👍🏻
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
So, my brother, so am I. I appreciate it the vote of confidence. See you soon.
@josephsoboleski46352 ай бұрын
Iam learning something every time I watch your vids.thank you for the time you put in .
@watchrepairtutorials2 ай бұрын
I will. Thank you
@L7A1B93 Жыл бұрын
Another great video for all of us who are just starting up with hobby watch fiddling! Thanks. 😀
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Thanks I know the quality of the 1st videos was rough.
@stevehackenberg Жыл бұрын
Wow, I wish I knew this 20 years ago. Thank you!
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
It’s never to late. Thank you Steve
@micnolmadtube Жыл бұрын
Wow, as a complete novice, still virgin, this rabbit hole is MUCH deeper than I thought...
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Hey Michael, Don't get overwhelmed. Take it on video at a time. Learn it and move to the next.
@micnolmadtube Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials For sure, the video thing is a must for the novice. Thanks, I shall try not to 😅
@jimwatchyyc Жыл бұрын
Given how many people probably take watchmaking up as a hobby, then realize it’s too difficult, expensive, or time consuming I’m surprised there aren’t a lot of tool sets being offered for sale online. Maybe they get snapped up super quickly though and I just don’t see them.
@paull2613 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant some of my screw drivers are over 100years old, my Great Grandfathers. This clip really helped, I've ordered a screw driver holder. cheers
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Wow that's pretty cool. I'm not sure I have even seen 100 year old screwdrivers. How great is it to work with those?
@janguimas4788 Жыл бұрын
These tutorials fits like a glove, keep on it. Brazilian hug!
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do Brazil
@marquezvanroeschen5340 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
thanks for stopping by marquez. May I ask what country you are from and are you an english speaker or do you translate
@marquezvanroeschen5340 Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials I'm from Austria / Europe. Thanks for asking but for me, no translation is needed.
@robertcalkjr.832510 ай бұрын
Thanks, Alex. I was glad to hear you talk about the applied pressure of your tweezers to screws and parts. I learned that the hard way. LOL!
@watchrepairtutorials10 ай бұрын
Yeah, I mean I think a lot of people start off grabbing a part like they’re picking up something at weights a lot. Just pick it up tight enough so that if it falls it drops straight down.
@robertcalkjr.832510 ай бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Yep. You have to use a very light touch with tiny stuff.
@HudsonPeter Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. So many practical tips. I can't believe I never thought of the method you showed to reduce the force needed to have the tweezers close. That's a game changer for me. Thanks again!
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome Peter. I hope to see you again brother.
@jergarmar2 ай бұрын
The principles here are so helpful! I'm still waiting on the rest of my sharpening tools, so using this video as a guide, I free-handed a very light dressing of my tweezers and my two screwdrivers with some 400-grit paper. I used my fingernail to hold the tip down flat. Even just this made a BIG difference in handling of the parts. It feel much better. In fact, if someone else tries this, I recommend 800-grit sandpaper to start out, because with 400 it only took me 5 strokes on each side to smooth and thin it out. Slower is better!
@watchrepairtutorials2 ай бұрын
Nobody talks about really but sizing screwdrivers for the screws you are working on is watchmaking 101. Many watchmakers will have multiple sets of screwdrivers fitted to a particular manufacturer like ETA or Seiko. In these cases, there's more consistency in one manufactures screw sizes so less dressing is required but when you are working on many styles of watches like a pocket watch one day and an ETA move to next day you'll be dressing screwdrivers a lot.
@jergarmar2 ай бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Yeah, I remember you saying that! I don't have a full set of screwdrivers, just gathering them as I need them, so I suspect I'll end up with multiples of certain sizes way before I get a full set.
@artoftinker3713 Жыл бұрын
Great series Alex!! Thanks for sharing your knoledge, experience and wisdom. I'm sure there's heaps still stored in your memory banks just waiting to come out. In due time and as the situation dictates I'm sure. Love the exercise of picking shepherd's springs and end cap jewels. Do that with 15 reps and 3 sets and you'd be a pro. All power to you!
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
You are so kind, thank you my friend
@pablorivera6901 Жыл бұрын
You are Awesome, your tutorials by far are the best I have seen on youtube.
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them Pablo
@KrimNL10DenZ6 ай бұрын
I've been a collector for a while but have recently gotten into actual watchmaking instead of just collecting. Your videos, in my opinion, are the best on KZbin. You don't just take things apart and put them back together with some light banter to break up the quietness. You explain things in detail, so we understand the why!! I've watched other videos and walked away scratching my head. I saw your videos on this playlist on working with the ST36, and with your help, I was able to fully disassemble and reassemble the movement without issue! I've found my teacher and go-to! These videos are amazing, please keep it coming! Question for you - how do you know which screwdriver is the best for the screw you are dealing with? The sizes are so close, I find myself second guessing which to use! Get use to my name, I've got a ton of questions coming your way!
@watchrepairtutorials6 ай бұрын
The screwdriver tip should be just less than the width of the screw. This is true in almost all cases.
@KrimNL10DenZ6 ай бұрын
@watchrepairtutorials okay, that's good to know! So, just short of the width of the screw. The tip should sit in the slot touching both sides, not the bottom of the screw. I'm trying to watch all your videos before I bomb you with questions. I'm also signing up for your online course once I am proficient with the free stuff you got on here!
@watchrepairtutorials6 ай бұрын
@@KrimNL10DenZ perfect. 👍
@DrHWO11 ай бұрын
I use a small block of accurately squared hardwood with 0.5mm - 2.5mm holes drilled through to act as a jig to dress the tip of screwdriver blades. It has improved the flatness and squareness of the tips and makes sizing a tip to the slot a breeze. I'll stick with this until the AlexZen kicks in! Great channel. Thank you for taking the time and effort.
@watchrepairtutorials11 ай бұрын
Hey man if that’s working I love it.
@quinninstrumets82592 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, just reviewed again and dressed out all my tweezers and screwdrivers
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Hey JP, Hey man that’s going to help you a lot. I keep my stone by my bench and am always adjusting for different calibers. Hope to see ya again.
@IM-lf5qp2 жыл бұрын
You remind me of my local watchermaker, thanks for all the great content you give us!
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Thanks IM. I hope you follow along on this journey.
@tristandejong1226 ай бұрын
Learning something on each and every video of yours! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!
@watchrepairtutorials6 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! Let me know if you have any questions
@bishops99362 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting these videos and sharing real world tips and knowledge
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Lots more to come. Thanks
@vonkruel Жыл бұрын
I found your channel recently and I've been _devouring_ your videos. I still haven't done a full service of any movement, but with your help (and the help of others here) I feel I'm just about ready to terrorize my first movement. I'm still not sure where I'm headed with this! Is it just a hobby or will I make some money at it? I have no idea; all I know is that my interest isn't fading. I'll stay tuned!
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Have fun with it and let me know if you need anything.
@jimwatchyyc Жыл бұрын
No disrespect but someone will be making money if you take up the hobby, the watch tool sellers ;) Do it for fun, if you can then make money, great.
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
@@jimwatchyyc of course you can say that about almost any hobby, right?
@tioaboa2 жыл бұрын
Great videos thanks, first time I’ve seen that explained clearly. I have work to do on my screwdrivers and tweezers now!
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Once you get in the habit of doing these things, it will improve your game for sure.
@chessimprovementst7 күн бұрын
thank you very much
@watchrepairtutorials7 күн бұрын
You are welcome my friend. The videos get better so keep going. 🙏
@KrimNL10DenZ6 ай бұрын
You've earned it! Keep it up and I'll keep it coming!
@watchrepairtutorials6 ай бұрын
Wow thanks brother. Let me know if you need anything. 👍
@RohitGupta-fh4og Жыл бұрын
Learnt a lot today. Whenever my tweezers are out of shape, I buy new set. Thank you so much for sharing. I will try it and let you know the results. It will save lot of money.
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
And you will not lose parts. That’s a big benefit my man.
@RohitGupta-fh4og Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials That's the bonus. :) I will post my doubts soon. I am working on few watches and facing some alignment issue.
@mikesmusicden10 ай бұрын
Very helpful video - thank you for taking the time to make it!
@watchrepairtutorials10 ай бұрын
My pleasure! I hope to remake some of these older videos pretty soon
@adfernandez67 Жыл бұрын
Subscribed !! Excellent explanation and tips! I'm new to this hobby and I have my grandfather's pocket watch, it's a 1916 omega that was sitting in a drawer for over 50 years. I am going to restore it and your videos are both inspiring and educational. Thank you !!!
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! Are you sure you want to learn on a 100 year old family heirloom?
@adfernandez67 Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials I'm going to be very careful with it. I've been told that pocket watches are easier to work with than wristwatches.
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
@@adfernandez67 for practicing and learning on yes pocketwatches are larger. A vintage Omega will not be easy to fix and if you break or loose any parts, replacement parts will be difficult for you to find. Good luck
@ddsfard Жыл бұрын
This is great. Thanks so much
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@haping1 Жыл бұрын
I use a round Arkansas stone and slight it lightly between the tips of my tweezers. It creates a small amount of extra grip. Thanks for the video Alex👍
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Perfect. I use sandpaper but what you are doing works just as good.
@walther91612 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff thank you for posting
@pipodorologio164810 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your tips Alex, highly appreciated 👍👍
@watchrepairtutorials10 ай бұрын
No worries!
@patsummer1359 ай бұрын
I was about to purchase a sanding stone to sharpen my facial tweezers but w/the info you provided here, I think the 400 grit sandpaper will do just fine. 🙂 I have had these tweezers for many years & haven't been able to find a spare...they look like 🤏🏼teeny pliers w/a flat edge like that flathead screwdriver & I love them bcuz they're easy to handle bcuz of their looped finger handles. Thank you so much! 😊
@watchrepairtutorials9 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome
@hanslindgren7175 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. You can really explain and show how it shall be done.👍
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Thanks Hans. Are you new to watchmaking ?
@hanslindgren7175 Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Yes! I just been in this hobby for about 4year. Just now , i am struggling whith a bent hairspring for some time. Excuse my spelling, I am from Sweden. 😊
@samnova4506 ай бұрын
Thank for all the tips, got some tools on the way to me now. Will practice on Elgin pocket watch.
@watchrepairtutorials5 ай бұрын
I usually recommend the St36 to cut your teeth on. Learn on a working movement. Learn how to perform a service so the watch runs as good or better as It did when new.
@konavader Жыл бұрын
Sharpie ink on screwdriver blades got the like, bonus like for tweezer adjustment. aloha.
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Thanks as always. Happy New Year to your and your family.
@RestorationWatch11 ай бұрын
Pure gold! Thanks Alex.
@watchrepairtutorials11 ай бұрын
Thanks brother.
@CraigandJoan Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great tip..... get it? Seriously, your help is much appreciated.
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
LOL, I do. Thanks 😊
@vonmikeore2 жыл бұрын
Great video, working my way through your channel content. Thanks!
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Yea man. I’m working on Lubrication right now.
@absolutekold Жыл бұрын
A trick I picked up is to stick my sandpaper to either a small piece of sheet glass or broken chunk of polished granite countertop. You can usually come away with a cutoff from big box stores or stone works (whatever is closer) for free or next to nothing. They will generally both be sub .001 distortion on the polished flats and works wonders on anything you want to make flat and square regardless of it being screwdrivers or cleaning up and truing head castings for model steam engines.
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Yes sir, Great tip. I have some small 6 x 6 pieces of glass that I picked up that also work well as you pointed out
@ronmyhre6246 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Just starting to learn and your videos are a big help
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it Ron
@stylistic0072 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I had rubber bands holding my tweezers instead of actually adjusting them like in your bonus tip. Just a suggestion/idea: I saw on another vid that using aluminum oxide films (3M) are a good alternative to sharpening stones....so I bought a 30 micrometer one for $6 and it works great. It was a great alternative because I didn't have the $$$ for good stones.
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, whatever works for you. There are a lot of different ways to do it. The point is you just need to dress them. Nice having you here.
@roccodargenio2939 Жыл бұрын
thank you from italy for your amazing video
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Thank you too Rocco !
@philipmelaragno10512 жыл бұрын
Great series very enjoyable thank you
@jordimartin4249 Жыл бұрын
Hi, Thanks a lot. Regards from Barcelona.
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Spain checking in!!😄 Nice to see you Jordi.
@brunotulliani Жыл бұрын
Thank-you so much Sir!
@PMELKUS Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex for these tips. I don't seem to have do as much of this since to moving to my big bucks Bergeon screwdrivers set as I did with my cheap chinese set so I guess you do get what you pay for also my Bergon tweezers are holding up much better.
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Yes sir butttttt, eventually they will need some touch ups.
@sendilkumarmv Жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation! Thanks lot
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful Sendilkumar
@WatchWithMike Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I wish KZbin would allow multiple thumbs up…😊
@philedwards22132 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. I must get out the stone today and give things a touch up. I spent about half an hour trying to get the magnetic drive gear back in a Citizen C022 and once I dressed the tweezers it took about 30 seconds. It makes all the difference. Just need to get better now with cap jewels, launched one into the universe trying to get the clip back on ☹️
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
I am happy to see that you see the advantage in tweezer dressing and sharpening. Just remember, super lite touch. Channel your inner “ Brain Surgeon”. 😊 Remember Phil, when holding a part, the amount of pressure, on the part or jewel, should only be enough so that if you lose it from the tweezers, it would only fall straight down.
@philedwards22132 жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials yes I use the minimal amount of force these days. It was replacing the jewel retaining clip that sent it into or it this time. And being about a third of the size of a balance jewel, I never found it again. Sent to the black hole of horology. Maybe I should have oiled the jewel first, it would have retained it, but I wanted to do that last. Lesson learned.
@johnhannon2 жыл бұрын
I read somewhere that it is helpful to slightly roughen up the inside surfaces of tweezers to help holding jewels.
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is. If you take a piece of sandpaper, like 360-400 grit and fold it over, you can pull it between the tips to put some “teeth” on them. The exception would be tweezer dressed for hairspring work which spoils be polished to prevent scratching the hairspring.
@PhantomFuego6 ай бұрын
Excellent content, thank you!
@watchrepairtutorials6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you
@janelemans8049 Жыл бұрын
super, Thanks
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Keep watching I have a whole playlist just for you
@garysmith75452 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex, new to your channel (the guys at Watch Repair Talk turned me on). Having just watched your 2nd video, I think I need to tweak my new screwdrivers and tweezers. I've ordered a job lot of junk movements with shock mounted balance staves and a vial of cap stones for practice after pinging stones and springs off into the universe. Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos!
@watchrepairtutorials2 жыл бұрын
Hey Gary, It’s awesome having you here with me. If you follow along I will teach you how to be a better watchmaker.
@garysmith75452 жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Thanks Alex, I'm planning to tend to my tweezers and ordered a screwdriver holder to roll over my white Arkansas stone.
@TheAmbrose200120028 ай бұрын
thanks for teaching us
@watchrepairtutorials8 ай бұрын
It's my pleasure
@spacekadebt1641Ай бұрын
Singer sewing machine oil works great for your Whetstone/India stone. Its cheap, readily available and works well for screwdriver and tweezer dressing.
@watchrepairtutorialsАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing. -Alex
@devicentemingo3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤
@watchrepairtutorials3 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@petarz9029 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, great tips! Also, nothing to do with watchmaking but I really like your glasses 👍
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
I need some new ones what should I get?
@petarz9029 Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials I'm no fashion expert, but maybe a grey frame, or even something with a blue detail?
@appumaster Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. I discovered the trick to hold the parts lightly the hard way :P Just a quick suggestion, could you bring the mic closer to you so the audio comes out a bit louder please?
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Yep those first couple videos were pretty rough. They get better, I promise
@gregcapella5941 Жыл бұрын
THANKS
@Mesco-yw9gi2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips on tweezers and screwdrivers. Got any helpful hints on how to remember where screws go????
@watchrepairtutorials2 ай бұрын
Sure do. First thing is look at them when you take them out. Many screws have distinctive features. For example, most of your bridge screws will be the same size and shape. Some screws have a chamfer undercut and the plate they come out of will be undercut. Of course, the two largest screws belong to the ratchet wheel and crown wheel with the crown wheel screw being reversed thread. When you get to your disassembly group, your parts by the systems that they belong to. The your system parts together like for the keyless works, the motion works and train.
@erdincerarslan9439 Жыл бұрын
you are perfect bro !
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@Alireza-bj6dv8 ай бұрын
Great ❤
@HydrogenAlpha Жыл бұрын
Lovely concise tutorial. This was perfect. I was told another tip on not pinging small parts away, which was to use slightly larger tweezers. I wonder what you think of that idea?
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
First, I would say, tweezers, or a very personal tool. What feels good in your hand may not feel good in my hand. I have used Dumont 3C tweezers, most of my life, and when I bought my first pair of bronze tweezers, they were quite a bit larger and I don’t think I have gotten used to them yet. In my opinion, parts fly, and fly for one reason only. You are gripping the part too tight.
@HydrogenAlpha Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Yeah I think that makes a lot of sense. Thanks so much for the answer, and all the effort you put into these excellent tutorials. Kindest regards from Ireland.
@Royster931 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@joedyer4891 Жыл бұрын
Let me translate to all my hockey guys if you’re into this. Parts pinging off=hands of stone. If you’ve got those soft hands, you’re golden. If you lead the league in goals and assist you’ll be good at this. If you lead the league in penalty minutes, maybe look at a different hobby.
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
That’s funny, I don’t care who you are
@thriftshop2609 Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
LOL, love your avatar. You must be an older gentleman.
@thriftshop2609 Жыл бұрын
@@watchrepairtutorials Yea, I've got a few years on ya.
@daviddavid2467 Жыл бұрын
Great Tips no pun intended!
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
LOL. Thanks Dave and thanks sitting through a painful bad video
@mm2dip Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank You for all you do. I've learned a lot, thank you. Question, I have a watch I'm working to Repair. I need Shepherd's hook and a hair spring. Can you help me where to look for these parts (in the USA)...? Thank you for your time.
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Hairsprings are not sold for watch movements. Shepard spring are best found in assortments. Watch this video I did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJrUamCMZtipba8
@ammoalamo6485 Жыл бұрын
Note that Alex is behind a table that looks too tall. It's not - it is a height that allows him to have his eyes and arms approach the watch or movement holder in comfort. As for sharpening, over the years I have accumulated a couple of hard Arkansas stones, some cheap abrasice ones, ceramic rod sharpeners, two kits for knife sharpening each with good stones in holders, and my favorites for a quick knife edge the DMT brand diamond folding sharpeners, a green and red. I wonder when Alex will mention lifters for watch hands, or gear pullers, other tools? I'll stick around to find out.
@watchrepairtutorials Жыл бұрын
Hey there Ammo, I sound like you have the sharpening stones handled. 😃 As we start moving into basic repairs, I’ll be introducing more tools and products that I use. Hope you follow along.
@giacomodelbianco5 ай бұрын
Is the gritt of the sharpening stone the same of the sanding paper? 400-450? If the sharpening stone is wider than your can I damage the wheel of the sharpening holder screwdriver tool?
@watchrepairtutorials5 ай бұрын
I’m not sure what the grid is probably around 4 to 500. If you’re doing this on sandpaper, since the wheels are rolling over it, I doubt there would be very much damage at all.