I Restore a WWII Veterans Prized Pocket Watch | And Return it to his Granddaughter

A coworker brings me a 1929 Elgin Grade 315 pocket watch with a broken balance staff. A wonderful inscription is found inside explaining how the original owner came to receive the watch. I restored and returned the watch on camera and get to hear some great stories about the original owner. It turns out he worked closely with General George Patton during WWII.
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[@Mr.shibaYT]

Dad,I will love you forever, keep it up. I’m excited to see what you do with your next video. (Even though I know what it is.) I can’t wait to see what you do.

[@watchasilearn]

Wow, thanks. You’re the best!

[@carrite]

You are a nice person.

[@carrite]

Credit to the KZbin algorithm for getting me here. Long time fan of Wristwatch Revival.

[@watchasilearn]

I really appreciate you checking out my channel and subscribing! Welcome!!

[@cjcar63]

I have my grandfather's Waltham which is dated to 1933 according to the serial number. It's almost identical to this one, only the back is connected to the case by a hinge. He also served in WWII as a Navy SeaBee. His last post was on the island of Tinian in the south Pacific. I sent the watch to a watchmaker in CT for an overhaul a couple of years ago. While he did a great job of restoring the case, the watch now runs worse than ever. I sent it back to him twice, but it turned out to be a lost cause. It can be very difficult to find a good watchmaker these days. Your coworker is so lucky to have someone like you taking care of her priceless heirloom. Great job!

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks so much for watching and the nice comments. Sorry to hear that you are having trouble with your Waltham. If you want to discuss it you can email me at [e-mail]

[@karenshort3880]

I would find someone closer to you. A watch repair shop near you. That is what I do.

[@marionchase-kleeves8311]

I am impressed by your methodical repair and assembly of the watch. Also surprised how well preserved it was. 95 years old! Excellent show!

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks so much for watching and for leaving me such a kind comment!!

[@gpraceman]

A few months ago, I serviced my FIL's 1937 Elgin Grade 315 that was his father's high school graduation present. It had a broken balance staff as well. The mainspring wouldn't let down as the old oil had dried and glued the coils in place inside of the mainspring barrel. It was quite satisfying to get it running for him again. It had a nice monogrammed gold case. Grandfather, son and grandson all share the same name (Sr, Jr and III), so it was a natural to be passed down to my BIL. These old Elgins are nice movements to work on.

[@watchasilearn]

Wow, I haven't come across one THAT stuck yet. Good job for getting it running again. I know the great satisfaction you must feel hearing it happily ticking away again!!

[@gpraceman]

@@watchasilearnI even removed the click to let down the mainspring, while using a probe to hold the teeth of the ratchet wheel, but the wheel wouldn't move. I had to push on the teeth to get the wheel to reluctantly turn. There was a lot of satisfaction to get it running for my FIL after it hadn't run for decades. I am still relatively new to this hobby. For Christmas my FIL (seemingly in good health) proudly passed the pocket watch down to my BIL in front of the whole family. Sadly we lost my FIL to cancer on Super Bowl Sunday.

[@watchasilearn]

@@gpraceman Congratulations on your victory over the stubborn mainspring but I am so sorry for your loss. You've got that one last memory of him that I'm sure means so much!!

[@stephenvale2624]

I collect broken Elgin pocket watches and rebuild and repair them. My oldest was built in the first month of operation of the company.

[@watchasilearn]

That’s really cool, how many do you have so far?? Thanks for watching.

[@stephenvale2624]

@@watchasilearn Over 200. About 50% working. I wish i could keep the best ones at home, but they have to live in the bank safety deposit box. My three digit serial number Elgin especially is too valuable, so i go to the bank once a year to wind it. It is the tools that get you. I work on and collect watches and clocks, but sometimes it seems like i am really collecting watchmaking and clock making tools. 😂

[@KM-vc2yp]

Very interesting

[@kathymonahan8024]

I’m so glad I found your site. I couldn’t stop watching the care and expertise of what you do with these treasures. I have a pocket/pendant watch that was my grandmothers. She was a model in NYC and the watch was a gift from an admirer. She passed away in 1985 at 96 yrs old. It still runs and keeps time.

[@kathymonahan8024]

I just checked and my grandmothers watch is the same brand of watch you were filming.

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks so much for watching! That is a great story. I just love how these watches can connect us to cherished people from our past!!

[@watchasilearn]

@@kathymonahan8024 That's great.....Elgin was so prolific in it's day.

[@crystalr7602]

Hang on just a second.....my father in law worked with Gen. Patton and I had a great uncle too that served with him too. Wouldn't it be crazy if she knew if her grandfather knew my relatives? That would be too kewel....

[@jpc1147]

I know I won't ever fix a watch but I sure do like watching them being fixed. KZbin sure is a lot better than regular TV. I get to watch all kinds of fascinating things. I like your camera work, if you only have one camera it must take alot of work to capture all the different angles the way you do. The editing is crisp and engaging. You voice is very easy to listen to. I have subbed and left a like. Thank you so much. Take care.

[@watchasilearn]

Thank-you so much for leaving such a kind comment. It really means alot to me. I'm really glad you enjoyed it.

[@mr_mcgoo2632]

He probably got the watch before the stock market crash of 1929. Loved your video.

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks so much for watching. It’s just so incredible to think about the history that watch has seen!!

[@carrite]

Life didn't come to an end with the stock market crash... There was actually a very fulsome production of watches - wristwatches especially - throughout the 1930s.

[@K_man217]

Love how an engraving can lend a palpable touch of history to already beloved piece.

[@watchasilearn]

Yes, I got so excited when I found it and couldn’t wait to tell Lisa about it. These are true time capsules! Thanks so much for watching and for the comment!!

[@richardwarnock2789]

Thanks enjoyed the Whole Tour!

[@watchasilearn]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@KLP99]

I've been watching Marshall's videos, and today this was recommended to me. I have an old Elgin pocket watch, and I've had it repaired a couple of times. The last time being about 40 years ago. Each time, one of the small pins breaks. That tells me it's not a part that is made very well. I've never dropped it. It just stops working after a year or two. But, this watch looks to be a better quality Elgin. I think mine was made in the 1930s, but can't find it to check. I stopped wearing any kind of watch when I became a basketball and football referee, except when I was working the position that has to closely watch the game time. Then I used a good digital watch, so I didn't have to worry about breaking it. I subscribed and liked this video. I hope your channel continues to grow. Thank you.

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! Great comment!!

[@eugenebennett5800]

SIR... IN THEM OLD DAYS THEY REALLY HAND HANDS AND EYES TO MAKE EACH ONE OF THESE PARTS . WHAT GREAT CHARFTSMAN.. IN EVER WATCH PARTS..

[@watchasilearn]

Hi Eugene, it always amazes me the level of craftsmanship in those days! Thanks for watching!!

[@CrimFerret]

Oh good! Another watch repair channel. I really enjoy seeing this process. Elgin made a lot of watches and they were pretty good quality as well as this watch demonstrates. They are also fairly inexpensive even in good working order.

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words.

[@ErvinSalma]

Damn onions.... This is THE BEST watch restoration video I have ever seen, and I saw a lot of them... Such a great video, great work and wonderful story behind it. You helped a great family memory to be saved for at least few more generations. Tough one to beat... I wish you all the best and keep up the good work!

[@watchasilearn]

Ervin, thanks so much for the kind words. I had such a great time doing the watch service and making this video I'm so glad it showed. One of the BEST comments I've ever gotten! Thanks!!

[@MrTimsvids]

Them damn Ninjas cutting onions near you, got me too and im in the UK!

[@kenlew4945]

Her grandfather must be looking down with a huge smile and going "That's my girl"

[@watchasilearn]

I'm sure you're right! Thanks so much for watching!

[@larrymaulsby1711]

Such an interesting repair and explaination of parts and what they do. My Grandfather was a watch maker- repairman in Fort Worth, he passed away in 1958 when i was 3 years old, but i very vaguely remember him and his collection of watches & clocks, i bet he repaired quite a few Elgin Watches, thanks for sharing.

[@watchasilearn]

Yes, I'm sure quite a few Elgin's crossed his bench! Thanks so much for watching!

[@thiest1205]

I was fully expecting watching to be like watching paint dry, how wrong am I 😂, the narration and care are well matched and made it very interesting viewing, I'm sure Lisa was overjoyed to see the results

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks so much for the awesome comment and for watching!!

[@carrite]

There is a sort of zen of watch repair videos. They are very calming somehow. But watch out, so to speak, I started with a couple videos and ended up with 200+ Waltham wristwatches in my dining room!

[@matthewgrice6902]

Thank you for the video. For someone who is still learning you did a very good job on this watch. I liked your attention to detail. And I agree with your choice to not do too much cleaning on the face. 100 years old and still looks pristine. Could go another 100. Amazing considering that he may have carried that watch with him through WWII. Great work!

[@watchasilearn]

Thank-you so much for watching and for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I had a great time making it!!

[@otpyrcralphpierre1742]

This watch is not a Great example of Fine engineering, but just a Historic work of Art! Thank you for showing us.

[@Greenmaninthedesert]

First time I've seen one of your videos. Although I've no particular interest in watch repair your skill and knowledge impress the heck out of me. New subscriber!

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!! Your kind words are much appreciated!!

[@ygrbooks]

Thank you for a most beautiful video of an extremely tasteful restoration: 👍👌👏!

[@watchasilearn]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching!!

[@SickKangaroo]

Fascinating, I sometimes get that sick feeling, thinking about having to reassemble all of the parts correctly

[@kevinallen9009]

What a steady hand you have my man! God given talent! Was very very interesting. Thank you.

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks for the great compliment and for watching. Very Much Appreciated!

[@tmbgmonkey]

I just stumbled onto your channel. I'm totally new to watches and watch repair, but i'm fascinated with all things history. I love seeing the care, respect, and joy you give to heirlooms like this. You've got yourself a new subscriber. :)

[@watchasilearn]

Welcome aboard! I really appreciate you watching and subscribing!!

[@AnestaKrautz]

Think you need to show this video to Lisa so she can see and understand what you’ve done… when you presented it to her she seemed a bit lackluster - almost indifferent. Hope you charged her. You’ve got a real talent!

[@watchasilearn]

Hi Paul. Thanks for watching and for the kind words. I have since showed her the video and she was indeed surprised how much went into the watch service. In her defense though, she was a bit reserved because of being on camera. I think that tempered her reactions a bit.

[@AnestaKrautz]

@@watchasilearn Good on you! Hope you got a hug at least.

[@911Hammer]

@AnestaKrautz People show emotions in different ways. It not hard to think what you thought but that might be way…way off from reality.

[@crystalr7602]

Pocket watches have always fascinated me and I've often wondered how they did thread forming on such tiny screws and holes. They're so tiny on here that I am shocked they even did thread forming. Great....just what I need...another hobby...lol

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks for watching! Yes, I’m always amazed at the tiny, detailed work they did over 100 years ago.

[@NaNByZero]

Well done. And Lisa is happy. 🎉🕐⚙️🍸

[@watchasilearn]

Yes, she was very pleased with the results. Thanks so much for watching!!

[@bain5872]

Very nice watch and wonderful back story. A veteran that has seen the bloody side of war up close and personal, does not want to talk about it. I can only imagine the helpless, overwhelming and tragic memories and feelings one must have felt when seeing the carnage of war. They do not wish to revisit these feelings and I can not blame them. There is no glory in war for the ones who fought it.

[@watchasilearn]

Very true. Thanks for watching!!

[@dugwthree]

Glad i found this. i am following you now. i have a few ELgin wathches that need refurbishing

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!

[@WristwatchMedic1953]

This is a great video. You did an amazing job on the watch. Enjoyed the story. The Greatest Generation. We owe them a lot. Thank you for the video

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks for the kind words. The Greatest Generation for sure!!!These kids were just about to go through the Great Depression when this watch was made….and then a few years later were asked to fight in the Big One! Amazing!

[@tperki2322]

First time watching one of your videos. The attention to detail that you exhibit is truly amazing. I watched from start to finish and was entertained and educated. Thanks!!!

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed it!!

[@hoveycorbin5712]

I really enjoy your very informative narrative as you work on watches. Several of the others who do similar work give no clue as to what they are doing or how they are working on watches. Your perfect explanation lets me know a lot about the design of watches and how they work. The exact workmanship of maintaining the concentricity of precise gear cutting is rather astounding from back in the day. Also making all of those miniature screws and then threading them and the holes they go into is also amazing. I am a retired rocket scientist and draftsman, so I can appreciate exact tolerances and concentricity required to make watches run as accurately as they do. I get down into the nitty-gritty of what makes things work, so I appreciate your attention to detail and fine workmanship. The same was true in my long career of working on sounding rockets. They had to be 100% right when they were launched or the mission would be a failure. I am in just about the same situation as this lady with her grandfather's watch. I have an older stopwatch with a broken balance staff that the local repair shops have also refused to work on. It has no value at all to anyone else, but to me it is rather special and sentimental. I have used it many times to precisely time attitude control flat air bearing tests of the payload section of a rocket in preparation to launching many different sizes and classes of sounding rockets. It apparently got dropped on the floor and one of the balance staff pins is broken, so it no longer runs. It is rather sentimental to me as almost every one of my friends and coworkers in the rocket group have passed away, but it would be nice to get it running again in honor of all the special work we did while precisely timing the attitude control system tests before we assembled and then flew many of them from our rocket launch range on the west side of the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Please keep up the good work and the informative and very enjoyable videos. I have watched your blog for many hours and I have enjoyed everyone of them.

[@watchasilearn]

Wow! That's quite a career you've had!! I've never worked on Stopwatches, I wouldn't know where to start but I bet they must be alot like chronographs. Thanks so much for watching my videos and for leaving such a great comment!!

[@colorado.alleyoop]

Wow! Just Wow!

[@watchasilearn]

Many Thanks!!

[@Michael.Chapman]

Magic Mark, truly :-) A very pretty Elgin with gold numerals and textured enrichment to the dial… I have a similar one in a green gold filled case… I love all well executed inscriptions-so important to history. Wonderful the watch came into your capable, incredibly skilled hands-Thank you:-) your knowledge is awesome for a "hobbyist". PS: liked, subbed and will look at a Beer :-) God Bless you Lisa! Wish there were more sensitive modern owners just like you-BRILLIANT :-) BTW: Mark, I too work in a hospital-have done for over 45 years :-)

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks for watching and for the Sub! Great comment!

[@SkyBlue-le7cd]

Enjoyed the video and the backstory. I wouldn’t want to even think about what the grandfather experienced during WW II. I can personally understand his reluctance to discuss anything specific about the war because I personally lived through 9/11 and am grateful every day to be (literally) in one piece. That was a bit too close for comfort. Take care.

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks so much for watching and for your comment. I’m so glad you made it through 9/11! Living through things like that can certainly put things in perspective! Be well!!

[@baronblansit]

beautiful watch and such a rich history.

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks for watching.

[@stude1953]

FANTASTIC!

[@watchasilearn]

Many thanks!

[@sonnymoorehouse1941]

Awesome work !!!! what a great story !!!!

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks so much!

[@wannabe_sailor_777smith6]

The small seconds hands register ring seems to be off centered a little, is that normal for a watch like this ?

[@kimberlyokeeffe5360]

OK, so this is the 2nd time I heard Waltham Watch mentioned. As it is a Massachusetts town, it hurts my ears when I hear the pronunciation. 'We' say Wall Tham, not Wall Thum. I realize that if I went to another area of the country, I would be laughed at for my pronunciation of local names. And that watch is beyond beautiful! So glad it got the TLC it needed.

[@watchasilearn]

Kimberly, thanks for correcting my mispronunciation…and Thanks for watching. I’ll try to do better next time! 👍

[@hollyevans2961]

Just happened onto this episode and was pleasantly surprised when the inscription said Lonoke Co. Arkansas. My dad's family all hale from Lonoke Co. Ark. Small world.

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks so much for watching! It truly is a small world.

[@ritaloy8338]

I just found out about your KZbin channel, and I subscribed to your KZbin channel. I found your channel very entertaining and packed with much-needed information. Keep up the good work.

[@watchasilearn]

Hi Rita! Thanks for watching and for subscribing!! Glad you enjoyed the video, I had so much fun with this watch!

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

I have my late father's Hamilton pocket watch that he carried in WW2 and it stopped working circa 1959/60 as the story goes he gave it my brother who was 2 or 3 as a toy and one day he heard him saying "tic toc tic toc". He took the watch back and it was working. But not long after the watch quit for good and he wasn't able to find anyone to repair it where we lived. It's previous services were done in Cleveland. I made a few enquiries and those watchmakers who said they could fix it wanted well over $1,000. As disabled veteran myself I can't afford that. So the pocket watch is in ny dresser drawer.... I've always been fascinated by watches, and after watching a good number of these videos I have much more respect for the watch & watch makers. I can do an "action job" on a Smith & Wesson revolver and that's intricate enough. No way could I do anything like repairing a watch.

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks so much for watching and for the comment. You can send me an email at [e-mail] and we can discuss your father’s Hamilton pocket watch if you’d like.

[@carrite]

A repair of a Hamilton shouldn't cost you more than a couple hundred dollars, keep shopping...

[@soldtobediers]

These following lyric lines came strong to mind about the intent behind this Granddaughter Memorial Restoration... I'll eat when I'm hungry Drink when I'm dry And live my life on the square And even if the flesh falls off of my face I know someone will be there to care. It always meaned so much, even the softest touch. ~Bob Dylan's song: ''Standing In The Doorway'' album: "Time Out Of Mind" (1997) -Prior U.S. Paratrooper Sgt. 82nd Abn Div.1/504 50 yrs. back in '74. Now just another one of those many one's of ''We His Believer's'' Who's patiently waiting & watching for... '.' His✝Just⚖Return🪃'.'

[@ronl7131]

Great restoration. Nice timepiece

[@watchasilearn]

Thank you very much!

[@VonleyStarkey]

Very good work and good luck with your new video 😊

[@watchasilearn]

Thank you so much 😄

[@glennpearce7093]

I really enjoyed this I’m aye watch collector from New Zealander thanks very much I subscribed to your channel.

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks for the sub! I really appreciate your support!!

[@CHWatches]

You kept me entertained the entire video! Always awesome to get to work on something that special. I recently did a 1880s Waltham that had been in their family since new and it even had service marks from 1901!

[@watchasilearn]

That is so cool! Thanks so much for the kind words. I'm looking forward to checking out your content!!

[@SLO4SpeedBump]

Thank you for this video. It was very interesting watching you work. The look on her face was everything. God Bless.

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks so much for watching and for the nice comment. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

[@carrite]

Elgins and Walthams are sort of like Fords and Chevys.

[@motorbike650]

This micro technology is mind-blowing?..how did they design let alone manufacturer these time pieces!

[@carrite]

Made in USA. Wrap your head around that.

[@jimlewis5477]

I might maybe get the watch apart. I would never have a hope of getting it back together lol.

[@watchasilearn]

LOL, it just takes a little practice. Thanks for watching!!

[@roncooke2188]

Very interesting video thank you

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks for watching! Much appreciated!

[@Black.D.D]

I discovere today. I can practice my skills better & learn what my hobby watchmaking is all about except quartz watches as Hobby watchmaker bit you're 1000 time then me. Madame Lisa whas so happy. You must be a doctor or something like that. You save people's lives & reapair selfwinding pocket watches & all sorts of selfwinding or automatic wirstwatches how cool is that & that amazing steady hand & no unnecessary background & well explained. You must be an altruist. Thx for that awesome Upload Sir. I subscribe the channel directely. Stay healty & happy. Greetings from Germany

[@watchasilearn]

Vielen Dank für die netten Worte. Vielen Dank auch für das Abonnieren meines Kanals. Das weiß ich sehr zu schätzen.

[@nelsonnoel55]

Considering the sentimental value, perhaps a woodworker would be willing to craft a display stand for both items. I would also include a secondary display with the explanation of the award.

[@watchasilearn]

That's a wonderful idea!! Thanks for watching

[@chuckbowie5833]

Beautiful work!

[@watchasilearn]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Really very nice >>>>> Thank you .

[@watchasilearn]

Thank you for watching!

[@shanedevlin6097]

I'd love to see how they machine all those little parts a 100 years ago

[@evanhorton2520]

The pocket watch database lists that one as from 1932. Since watches and cases were bought separately back then, it is possible that that movement is not the original one. Still, a great piece.

[@watchasilearn]

Hi Evan, you’re right, it does say the Estimated Production Year was 1932 but I’m more inclined to believe the inscription. Sometimes the database is off a couple of years.

[@nikolajskrabelj4503]

Young boy , brilliant work .

[@timothylewissr.5080]

My dad was a horologist "J.E. Lewis Jr." maybe you've seen his mark? You are a true Horologist. Very, very few left. Thank you

[@watchasilearn]

Your words are so kind. I will be on the look out for your father's name!!

[@tonyaxeman4381]

Soak the dial in denture cleaner work great . Cracks get cleaned so they look new well almost .

[@watchasilearn]

Yes, that works great on Enamel Dials! I actually cleaned the dial of the Hampden a few video's back with denture cleaner! But this dial was stamped metal with a frosted paint on the front. I wanted to be extremely careful!! Thanks for watching!!

[@clarklindquist8137]

Believe it or not, I saw someone use denture cleaner to clean those porcelain dials. Holy cow it worked good. Got into all those hairline cracks without damaging anything

[@watchasilearn]

Yes, I’ve actually done the same thing in my $10 Garage Sale watch. $10 Garage Sale Watch.....Surprise Found Inside! | Watchmaking ASMR kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJrLgniiqtKCqJo It works great! Thanks for watching!!

[@Vidar.m]

Amazing watch, nice work i thought it was brilliant adaption you di to show the mechanism.

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks for the compliment. I really like how it turned out also.

[@carrite]

Oh, we do not like broken balance staffs... That's like a car with a blown transmission.

[@tonyaxeman4381]

With a staking tool you can replace balance staffs just takes a gentile touch.

[@watchasilearn]

I really didn't feel comfortable with my skills yet....wanted to do what's best for the watch and the owner. Thanks for the vote of confidence though. I'll be trying it soon however! Thanks for watching!

[@johnburgess6572]

Wow , great work and memory !!! Well done !!!

[@watchasilearn]

Many thanks!!

[@webbtrekker534]

I have my fathers Elgin that he got in 1927 when he graduated from High School. It is not round but sort of oval with a 'counter cutout' (?) on the lower left and right sides near the bottom. I had it running and used it in the 1960's when I was a bartender. I kept it on the white gold chain my dad had on it that I clipped to my belt loop. I accidentally washed and dried it one day and it hasn't worked since and quotes I have gotten to repair it are now beyond ability to pay it is now in the thousands. When it worked it kept perfect time.

[@watchasilearn]

That sounds like a very special watch, interesting that it is oval! Water can really wreak havoc on watch parts. You could send me some pictures of the dial and and of the movement and I’ll see how much damage I see. My email is [e-mail]. Thanks for watching!!

[@webbtrekker534]

@@watchasilearn Thanks, I'll dig it out of storage. Give me a few days.

[@webbtrekker534]

@@watchasilearn I sent you pictures in an email.

[@aaronjohnson3613]

At the beginning of this video you listened a whole bunch of people who might watch this video. I was not among them. I guess it your passion that I like to watch your videos. How are you not voice over actor. Thank

[@watchasilearn]

What a great comment! Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@morefiction3264]

That's quite a watch to give a 10 year old.

[@watchasilearn]

That's quite a 10 year old to raise an acre of award winning cotton!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@amarkoglu]

great job

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks for watching!

[@lzdmglg202612]

nice

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks

[@fahd6008]

Tres bon travail sur une montre de poche qui a presque un siècle, agreable de regarder cette video tres minutie, merci de nous avoir partagè ce travail professionnel, j'ai constaté que vous n'avez pas ouvré le barel et pas nettoyé le ressort ( mainspring), à bientôt

[@watchasilearn]

Bonjour et merci d'avoir regardé et pour vos aimables paroles. En fait, j'ai nettoyé le ressort moteur, mais comme je l'ai mentionné dans la vidéo, j'avais égaré les images et je ne les ai pas ajoutées à la vidéo finale.

[@fahd6008]

@@watchasilearn bonjour, c'est pas grave mon ami, j'ai voulu juste commenter ton agréable séance et vous faire savoir que je l'ai regardé jusqu'à la fin, merci bcp, on attend d'autres vidéos de la même qualité.

[@edwardallen1740]

That's awesome you're attention to detail. Now I have a question.Would you work on a subscribers watch?

[@watchasilearn]

Hi Edward. Thanks for watching and for the compliment. Yes, I have worked on subscriber watches before. If you want to discuss it you can email me at [e-mail].

[@samharper4289]

Very nice work! Did you replace the winding wheels? They looked like they had several corrosion spots when you disassembled or was it just dirt? I always have wondered if there is anything out there than can remove these rust spots on the high polish wheels without damaging the finish?

[@watchasilearn]

The ratchet wheel was dirty and had light corrosion. I was able to remove much of it using some flitz and a very very light touch. It’s easy to go too far with any kind of metal polish so you have to be very careful!! Thanks for watching.

[@j.l.emerson592]

There is also a town in Texas called Elgin. However, it is pronounced differently. You say it with a hard G instead of a soft G... We Texans just gotta be different! Cheers! This comment was made to bump the algorithm.

[@watchasilearn]

Very interesting. I think there is also a small town in Oklahoma called Elgin. Thanks for watching and for the bump!!

[@philgiglio7922]

Off subject, only very slightly. Sometime after VJ day Swiss watchmakers touted the main watchmakers, Elgin, Benrus, Hamilton and learned how many general purpose watches how many wrist and ship chronmeters. . They were stunned and said they couldn't have done it. Those companies were the only war time plants guarded 24/7 by Marines

[@watchasilearn]

Wow, that is really great information! Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!!

[@flattailbob]

I just ran across your video. It was quite entertaining and informative. When you mentioned FortWorth and Lisa mention Greenleaf my ears really picked up. I’m in Moore and have a couple of 18s I’d like serviced. If there’s a way to contact you I like discuss it with you.

[@watchasilearn]

Hi and thanks for watching!! You can email me a [e-mail] to discuss your watches if you’d like. Thanks again!

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

You're back Mark! Can i ask, what sized screwdriver do you use to turn the collet? I only have 3, and my smallest one 0.8, is sometimes too large for the job.

[@watchasilearn]

Hi Jimmy! Thanks for watching. I think I used my smallest screwdriver which is 0.60 mm. Love your new channel.....I'm subscribed!!!

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

@@watchasilearn thanks Mark. Looking forward to more vids. Your narrative is superb!

[@brunosuperman]

Rodico Bergeon 6033

[@brendaalvillar7212]

Hi I have Bulova watch that does not run. I’m not sure it’s worth fixing. Can you tell me what it would cost to have you look at it? Thank you very much.

[@watchasilearn]

Hi Brenda. Thanks for watching and for the comment. I do occasionally work on subscriber watches. You can email me at [e-mail] to discuss it further if you wish.

[@hectorcortez3888]

Can you please tell me we're u u buy those little box we're u put away those hands

[@watchasilearn]

Hi Hector, I order those little boxes from a place called Esslinger.com. They call them Elastic Membrane Boxes with Hinged Lid. They are about $3.50. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@carrite]

I wonder why pocket watch dials have preserved better than wristwatch dials.

[@watchasilearn]

Great question, perhaps the enamel is thicker on the larger pocket watch dials??

[@Doesnotexisttoyou]

Why did you replace the balance complete and not just replace the staff?

[@watchasilearn]

As Dirty Harry was fond of saying, "A Man's Got to Know His Limitations". I'm still pretty new to all this with limited training and limited experience so I did what I thought was best for the watch and for the owner. I need to do it a few more times before I am comfortable replacing the staff on someone else's watch. Thanks for watching and thanks for the great question!!

[@karenshort3880]

You don’t use One Dip to clean the jewelry’s?

[@watchasilearn]

Hi Karen, great question! I actually find One Dip a little expensive and harder to find than what I usually use. I like using lighter fluid, aka Naptha. It's relatively cheap and can be found at most convenience stores, grocery stores and hardware stores. One Dip is about $20.00 for an 8 oz can while I can get the same amount lighter fluid for about $2.50. TBH, I've never used One Dip.....would you recommend I try it? Is it worth the extra cost?

[@doctordaveairborne5476]

This watch was probably in his pocket while he was standing next to General Patton

[@watchasilearn]

You never know???? Thanks for watching!!

[@ambassadorkees]

Why would Elgin print "wadsworth quality" as if keeping the competition the standard?

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks for watching and for the comment. Elgin was the maker of the Watch Movement and Wadsworth was the maker of the Watch Case.

[@BigGary]

I have a watch like this! Will you service a pocket watch for a fee?

[@watchasilearn]

Hey Gary, thanks for watching. If you want to discuss that you can email me at [e-mail]

[@eddiejones.redvees]

My dad fort in Burma and Germany in the second world war like many veterans he did not talk about what he did he did tell me and my brother every time the Adams family was on tv that uncle fester was the glider pilot who flew him and his Chindit friends Ito Burma from India i have is old wrist watch witch his sister bought him after he got back from the war in doses run but not now very well I will have to make the effort to get it repaired

[@watchasilearn]

Thanks so much for watch and relating that interesting story!

[@42garand]

Can I send you a watch to repair not many watch repairers in my area.

[@watchasilearn]

I’m not a professional watchmaker but you can send me a message at [e-mail] And we can discuss how I’ve done it before.

[@TimTellsTime]

Didn’t want to replace the staff? If there’s a serial number under the balance wheel, like usual, it’s not going to match the movement.

[@watchasilearn]

I'm still learning. I do still have the original balance wheel and have purchased a replacement staff and will eventually replace it. I wanted to show another way to fix the problem. Thanks for watching and for the comment!!

[@RealJeep]

How can you stand to wear those gloves more than 5 minutes?

[@watchasilearn]

I wear them all the time at my real job. Guess I just got used to it. Thanks for watching!!

[@RealJeep]

@@watchasilearn If I wear them more than a short time they fill up with sweat. I guess my hands don't like what they're made of.

[@RandThompson-dd3sk]

Very thorough and detailed presentation. But nothing was said about torque values. I'm guessing if not exceeding 1,796 foot pounds everything should be cool? ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

[@philiplevene-by5hf]

She needs to have the watch valued for insurance

[@watchasilearn]

That's a great idea. Thanks for watching!!

[@paulmcgair5796]

I seen another service vid from another on utube and he used sterodent tablets for cleaning false teeth for the dial.

[@watchasilearn]

Hi Paul, Yes I’ve used denture tablets to clean enamel dials before. Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJrLgniiqtKCqJosi=8NVLG0ZNP6HCMJTp But this dial was actually stamped metal. Sorry I didn’t make that clear in the video. Thanks so much for watching and for the comment!!

[@iansaunders7090]

Our addresses aren't much different to yours really , 1) Name of addressee 2)House number and road name (or house name) 3) Town /village or city name 4) County ( like your state) 5) Postcode ( equivalent to your zip code).

[@ScratchyBaws]

She didn't seem to bothered about the inscription or history of the cotton club or how her Grandfather came by it. Probably just wanted it restored to sell it on.

[@anthonykinrade8642]

That's not unique, lots of other channels doing the same.

[@watchasilearn]

Indeed, that's why I'm so thankful that you are watching my content!! Thank-you!!

[@carrite]

Online serial number database returns 1932 as date for this movement's serial number - so don't believe everything you read on the internet.

[@watchasilearn]

Good Point!