I BUILT A WATCH OUT OF JUNK PARTS. Rusty Chronograph Parts to Full ETA 7750 Chronograph Restoration.

[@WatchRepairChannel]

To be clear - scrap or used movement parts should never be used in a customer repair job. This video is for entertainment purposes and was really just an experiment on my part to see if it could be done. In this video we take a big bunch of scrap valjoux (ETA) 7750 watch parts to see if we can build a working and reasonably accurate Automatic Chronograph wristwatch. This project presented quite a few challenges, not least the amount of corrosion which needed to be dealt with. Can we get it working? If so., can it be accurate? Let’s see!

[@destinyachieved4599]

I want to buy brand new genuine movement for my Rado watch.....do know you where from can I buy it?

[@japeczon]

Great idea for a video!

[@c.w.9615]

What commitment! This was educational in the way that I'm sure there are not many watchmakers willing to go through the efforts displayed in this video and now I've seen a watch movement in a way never seen before.

[@andrewlogan9556]

i wonder how many people have offered to buy this watch from you

[@Ale63871]

Sos un genio 😃 saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@exdus235]

Have never EVER said this about a KZbin video but your choice for background music is wonderful; so calm, so appropriate, and so appreciated. 🙂

[@dvamateur]

Mr. Watch Maker himself plays the piano, I can bet.

[@klntym]

I’m not sure if it’s the only time but I certainly agree that this choice of music was perfect for this video and at a perfect level as to not overpower anything.

[@Gruuvin1]

Yes his choice of music is usually well balanced and delightful! Very rare! This one reminded me of Westworld, first season.

[@japooskas]

Can someone name the music from 27:00 onwards?

[@Snowpoet54]

I am glad he mentioned that he licenses the music. Very Fair.

[@stephensomersify]

From boyhood curiosity about clocks to watching this video 55 years later - I've missed my calling - I watched every second with immersion and delight

[@t8283287]

Never to late to indulge any Passion I'm 52 have been a medical engineer all my life and I am definitely considering a change in direction....go for it.

[@steverichey7517]

me too. I'm 74,two months ago, got a bench, ordered tools, and now I'm working on watches... loving every moment.

[@reiko57]

its not too late man

[@christirichards]

Me too. I’m wondering if this is how I’m going to spend my retirement from engineering.

[@110380michael]

I am 40 and believe I may have missed my real calling. I am retiring in 12 and a half years. This will be one of my retirement hobbies. I have 12 years to pick up some skills.

[@KenWangpiano]

Mark, you are undoubtedly one of the finest sources of true horology and watchmaking. Thank you for your videos

[@Gruuvin1]

At the end: "but for now, I need to strip this watch to pieces again and really give it my attention." .... wait, WHAT?

[@DA-ou7hv]

England gets a fair bit of rainy weather ...

[@BeyondWrittenWords]

I saw few loose atoms there

[@nukiepoo]

Dave A I believe he lives in Thailand

[@dkd1228]

@@nukiepoo I wonder how one deals with the humidity in that part of the world. It seems like rusting of all those precision tools would be pervasive.

[@electronicengineer]

@@BeyondWrittenWords You win!

[@HeadroomPR]

Amazing to see you work.

[@Nothingtoya]

Just absolutely amazing what you did here. You not only gave life to old parts that were ment for the trash but you made them beautiful.

[@deathproofpony]

Mark: builds watch from old parts laying around Me: Barely managed to boil a potato for dinner

[@WaitingforUlcers]

"I could absolutely do this" *drops cell phone for the third time today*

[@rayban8680]

This guy is so talented.

[@tictacterminator]

@@rayban8680 yeah but can he plug a video card into a motherboard??? hahahaha

[@waynecummings5021]

"Barely managed"? Probably failed at that too?

[@Spireite41]

I thought I was getting clever changing my own batteries. Then I see this and realise how little I know about watches 🤣🤣

[@marekeos]

These videos are art. From the subject to the choice in music. It couldn't be more perfect. Can't thank you enough for making these!

[@TubeHammel]

I am not a watch maker and I don't know why the KZbin algorithm pointed this out to me but I was absolutely mesmerized and couldn't stop watching. I experienced a feeling of calm and serenity which I cannot explain. I am definitely hooked. Great video! Great craftmanship.

[@GordonjSmith1]

How wonderful to enjoy. A genuine craftsman at work. Simply a joy (and that is said from a fifth generation clock maker). Wonderful you.

[@blackbird8632]

Wake up from a nightshift, grab some coffee, watch a vid about watchmaking with lovely music, life is good.

[@kmcel190]

You're livin' it brother. I find that people who enjoy vids like this are much more appreciative of the finer things in life. Cheers.

[@shaneand4]

Watching it while on night shift. Maintenance guy and all machines are running like clockwork 😉

[@ajeqnx]

Thank you so much. This actually helped me repair my watch as I found this was the same movement. Saved $1700 which the shop I bought it from quoted to fix. Spent maybe 100 in tools to do this.

[@TheAechBomb]

nice

[@brad9529]

Very nice, how long did it take you?

[@Gabriel-Abdala]

I fixed part of my fence with rusted nails that I hoarded, so we have things in common. Absolutely admire your talent , thank you.

[@knottreel]

I think it's phenomenal that there are people so capable as to do this kind of work. I can barely change a watch battery.

[@JustinFranza]

This level of skill is truly a joy to observe, even though I don't truly understand what I'm seeing.

[@kswaminathan5439]

Mark, you are nothing short of a genius. Amazing video and what a superb creation of a watch from almost scrap.

[@kmcel190]

I would trust this man with any one of my pieces. Unbelievable attention to detail, with a hand of a surgeon. Love the video.

[@patrickdehaan3670]

How interesting. "Watching" a capable & experienced mechanic like you Mark is a pleasure.

[@AmineArbi]

probably the most epic video on KZbin. the dedication here is from another world

[@Spireite41]

I've been collecting watches now for about 6 months and this video has taught me so much how a watch works and how much effort goes into making or maintaining them. Great video 👍

[@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190]

*AMAZING AND SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL...A JOB WELL DONE FOR SURE!!!* *THANKS FOR SHARING!!*

[@ianmcfadden5450]

I started working on watches about 3 years ago and am still learning new lessons every day, some good, some bad! Maybe in another 100 years i will be as good as Mark!

[@sed6]

32:49 "Oh I accidentally made just a day instead of day/date watch, one second, let me fix that. There we go!"

[@Ch3sm0829]

first i thought he was joking

[@snipper1ie]

Footery work and a wee bit of footering, but sure, the man that never made a mistake, never made anything. Absolutely mesmerising. Many thanks for 3/4 of an hour of relaxing viewing of a craftsman at work.

[@chriszivoder2650]

Excellent video, I loved every minute of it. Just serviced a Seiko 7009A movement as part of my 2nd restoration project and needed some new parts and also learning how the watch works was a huge challenge for me. Watching the master be able to build a Chronograph with old left over parts is way over my head. I was amazed you can just make parts to fit when you found an issue. Thumbs up from me 👍

[@Happyfacehotwheels]

The case, dial, and hands compliment the movement quite nice. Excellent work on that movement. You really show that anything is possible.

[@edwamser]

I've done that more than a few times with other caliber movements. They are fun projects that you get a sense of accomplishment from.

[@scottsherman5262]

Great video...I watched this & then immediately built my own watch, complete with twin-tourbillons, & all I used was a single discarded Bic pen, some old Hot Wheels, & a waffle-iron my Mom gave us. It was running 2-3 seconds fast a day, which was disappointing. So, of course, I dug some rocks out of our yard & incorporated a quartz oscillator. I know what you're thinking...."wait Scott, that's just some completely home-made Spring-Drive tech, like Grand Seiko uses". You'd be right, but I've modified my twin-tourbillons into a perpetually regenerating battery/power-source, which is theoretically impossible, by simply incorporating some old wire out of a Speak & Spell my parents bought for me in 1981. Now there's talk of making this watch I built into the official World's-Watch, from which the new coordinated universal time for the world will be based. There's even going to be a call in #, like in the old days of dialing POPCORN, & you'll be able to call in & actually hear the exact time, from the watch itself! I've accomplished this, of course, by sourcing parts from a Teddy Ruxpin talking bear that my parents bought for my little sister in 1986. You're all so very welcome....now we'll all know, for certain, what damn time it is. Scott Sherman

[@ramrodou812]

you never cease to amaze me, Mark. your videos are the finest quality....and talk about off the wall thinking - building a movement from parts. we probably wont find this anywhere else. so cool.

[@jbbrabant]

You are amazing. I am in awe of your patience and your superb talent. I could watch you work for hours. I would trust you with any of my treasured watches.Thanks for this inspiring video!

[@dbrown2264]

I like how your 'preliminary rebuild' is about 1000% more advanced than most people could even begin to do. Truly impressive skill.

[@TheTonyRedgrave]

Your channel and a handful of others are the reason I've started watch collecting with a focus on the movements. Your content is just so relaxing and fascinating to observe.

[@SyncdAlien]

I loved watching this very much. Nicely done! And I thought the dial was perfectly fine.

[@Fogmeister]

I would love to see a video where you explain how the movement works and what each piece does or how it does it’s job. Fascinating

[@zaheer4024]

I came back to say that this video was an absolute delight to watch. Make some more!

[@72polara]

That was a neat project. Shows what you can do with junk if you take some time and effort. Good practice for the times when you must refurbish something that is worn or damaged if there are no replacement parts to be had.

[@stevewiggins1971]

Just amazing. Do you remember when it was all new to you and you were blown away by the intriquite beauty of this work? I absolutely envy you.

[@greggusan]

A pleasure to watch. Thank you!

[@phazonclash]

You're a real artist. That's impressive

[@ukaszl.4118]

Your videos are a therapy. Can't stop watching them. With your calm voice and pleasant music (not to mention deeply satisfying visual content) they make me relax. Thank you for that! Best regards from Poland

[@Didi-29]

wow! ich bewundere solche uhrenmacher! könnte stundenlang zusehen!❤️

[@sonnypena194]

I've put this on the back burner to watch a later day.Really enjoyed it.

[@Robin6512]

I think it’s an absolute beaut. I really like that 70’s look. Well done

[@kingjgregory]

Your contributions are invaluable. Thank you!

[@leskovacs959]

Fascinating! Best Saturday night entertainment. You are a master. Thank you.

[@keefs3941]

I have just watched a craftsman at work,so good for the mind and soul

[@kbbfcafe]

You know your job Brother!! Very professional, I wouldn’t be able to put back all those small pieces. I’ve always admired the engineering Of an automatic watch, instead of a modern piece of plastic with technology 👍

[@antraciet]

Amazing skills. Thank you for the video. You deserve 100.000 subs and more !

[@bobklumpp8698]

If he does not break 100K soon, there is something wrong with the world......

[@juliobrador8425]

Another great video. And in my humble opinion the best way to show how love, dedication and patience can bring to life again these ancient marvels. Thanks so much Mr. Lovick.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

What a stunning job out of basic scrap 👍🏻 Well done for creating a Frankenstein 7750 🙏🏻

[@nerdly44]

Utter mastery. What a pleasure to watch.

[@kinklesstetrode]

Always love watching these videos. I am an electronics engineer and thought I did some fiddly things! watching this makes my teeth itch.

[@Gruuvin1]

Same here! I do things during the day that 99% of the people I work with couldn't understand. Then I watch this guy with awe! (also, teeth itch? That's good!)

[@hwarangdrac]

Software engineer, part time "Builder" here, makes you want to go and build or repair something

[@phillipaspinall8745]

I know little about watch movements, just an interest, but this video had me transfixed. Top quality everything really, thanks.

[@SharapovaFan]

Fantastic video. Watched it from start to finish. Such a treat seeing the venerable Valjoux 7750 getting the love it deserves.

[@ReiMonCoH]

I definitely like it better when you describe each and every part. This is one of the best you’ve done 👍🏻

[@skygrey7237]

This is ingenious. Great use for recycled parts.

[@petemorgan1019]

Yes, a lovely watch. And charming music!

[@demonsrexis]

Thank for the 42:39 mins of peace and serene.

[@slick4401]

You, Sir, are a true artisan.

[@mikemajor1399]

Thank you very much for the fun video. Little projects like this are what keep the hobby interesting. Please keep up the good work.

[@jakemoeller7850]

I really like clear-back watches as the internal mechanism also can be visually appreciated. Nice work!

[@GonzoPhysics]

Fantastic....Wonderful quality videos. Thank You for the wonderfully relaxing and informative videos.

[@colbyp678]

Halfway into the video I already appreciate the effort and am going think the watch is beautiful regardless of my personal taste.

[@joec6188]

this is an AMAZING VIDEO!!!!! You are INCREDIBLE!!!! I am absolutely enthralled by your skill and your teaching skills.

[@ryche.rising]

I would wear that watch 24x7. Not only the repair was pristine, the case choice was also amazing, beautiful timepiece. And it happens to be a very serviceable and dependable Valjoux 7750. You sir deserves a million subs.

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

Wow, Mark you make it look so easy!

[@adrianmartinez3371]

You build a great,unique and beautiful watch just for fun, that's awesome!!!!!!

[@AhhMishMoneypenny]

Absolute joy to watch a genuine craftsman at work, great job...and the subtle music really complements the action. 👍

[@Ambiancemusiclibrary]

Its Such a skill to get some scrap parts and make an automatic chronograph out of them! Well done.

[@ralphf8951]

Mesmerizing to watch. Gifted indeed!

[@mrandmrswheels1142]

Great video Mark 👏 what a job to have that watch done from the old scrap parts. Amazing 👌

[@philipgregorysougles1744]

This channel is such a joy to watch! Thank you!

[@PatHaskell]

Fantastic video(I appreciate the naming of all the parts) the watch is sublime...I wouldn’t change a thing.

[@kaylamy2044]

I'm not even a watch enthusiast and somehow I watched all the way. It was very enjoyable.

[@maldaley235]

Like all great craftsmen, you make watchmaking look simple.

[@DashDrones]

I have the 7750 in my apollon chronograph. Love this movement, keeps time so well... Nice restoration

[@autostoplaymob]

OMG I'm speechless: your watch repairing skills are amazing.

[@dire67]

It's always time for Scotch. Since you mentioned it, I'll take a shot for you. 😊😊

[@gozzilla78]

Mark, this video transcended watchmaking: it was pure art; thanks!

[@dbrown2264]

I like the dial, looks like a Fortis Square, but much cooler since you meticulously pieced it together yourself. Awesome work.

[@bbuck9994]

Absolutely fascinating. From a watch collector and wearer prospective the amount of work and detail is stunning. A very clever man.

[@ruairiobradaigh9810]

Wow amazing work thanks so much for sharing your precious time with us, beautiful job, you have an amazing talent, beautiful watch thanks again 👍

[@leehant]

I have only respect for you. It's amazing what you are doing here!

[@kumbackquatsta]

incredible. please do more restorations and watchmaking machining in 2023

[@rodgoddard5113]

You made a fantastic looking watch, your watch making skills are superb,

[@harun5105]

Amazing quadrato! Therapeutic watch build video. Thank you!

[@jamessinnett5710]

I absolutely love your channel if i ever acquire a beautiful rolex thats in bad shape or needs a restoration i will be getting a hold of you.. thank you for your beautiful and soothing content.

[@AltonRowell-gb1lb]

Anouther great watch repair job. Watching these videos is good for my nerves.

[@dannyrobinson9725]

I watch this video when i want to relax, it really is outstanding👍👍

[@alexking7719]

what a stunning thing.... to take what would be less than a dollar in scrap turned into a functional and beautiful watch like this is a real treat. Really enjoyed this.

[@SonnyKavanagh]

Incredible patient work done with absolute perfection work indeed to be admired and appreciated great talent indeed. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Ford-di6fz]

you are really talented man... God bless you

[@poligonzo5300]

this is what I call Art this is real art I am so fascinated with this thing sometimes I can say it's pretty much impossible to comprehend the amount of talent this guy has his just insane

[@4034miguel]

Marvelous video. Beautiful demonstration of watchmaking

[@reuben4710]

This is highly satisfying and calming.

[@pjumpslay7583]

I don't mind having that wacth on my hand..great video..love it..👍👍👍

[@bgdavenport]

Fascinating, informative, and relaxing!

[@itopete77]

It was a delight to watch your video from beginning to end... Thanks!!

[@TheSkydiverphoenix]

I could watch this all day long. No pun intended.. Fascinating how this guy can work with such small delicate parts.