Neglected 1900 Seth Thomas Clock Restoration

[@chrislewis2792]

I was completely fascinated with this restoration. It is just possible, that given the time the clock was made, there could have been gas lamps in the house, fireplace, and tobacco smoking. All would have put a greasy residue in the air, and it would accumulate on the insides where it wouldn't be able to be cleaned easily. I really enjoyed watching this process. Please keep making videos.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@americanspirit8932]

I have owned two, s e t h Thomas, grandfather clocks. I would get many many compliments when people would come to visit me and they would ask all sorts of questions. I would demonstrate how, it worked, they've always complimented the sound. After my divorce like most men I ended up, holding the bag, but it was empty. Such is life. I enjoyed your post I will continue to follow you. Today is January 11th 2023

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@NeedsMoreBirds]

The mainspring moving at around 8:14 startled me as well!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Haha. Thanks for watching!

[@davestelling]

Me, too! Those mainsprings hold a tremendous amount of power - nearly lost the tip of my thumb from the worn ratchet pawl on a Sessions tambour...

[@victoriaEish]

This was fantastic!! I had two wind up Big Ben bedside alarm clocks that would not wind. I had watched The Repair Shop and a man fixed a clock that was stuck with just old thick grease/oil. I did the same repair and they both work!! I do have a Seth Thomas that doesn’t keep good time…slow. I used the adjustment key, but it appears to be not attached in the back. I don’t dare do anything more! I only wind it at Christmas. This is a great show. I have learned even more!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@georgelush1998]

I lived in Thomaston, Connecticut for 28 years. The clock factory is smack dab in the center of town, a large three story brick building. Sadly the Seth Thomas clock company is long gone, but the factory remains and has been repurposed into small businesses. I have a 1951 Seth Thomas Winchester chime mantle clock my grandparents gave my parents as a housewarming gift. It has the Northbury movement, the last movement Seth Thomas manufactured in house. I’ve had it rebuilt and serviced regularly. It runs and chimes beautifully and is my most precious family heirloom.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Very cool!

[@user-ps6qj8qe9r]

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[@martinfinney8425]

Excellent repair video. My sister gave me one of these clocks owned by her husband who got it from his grandfather many years ago. She couldn't stand the sound of the chime and bent things inside to stop it. I followed your repairs, replaced the pendelum spring, timed it with an Android clock calibration app and it is working great! Thank you for a fabulous video.

[@WatchOverhaul]

That is awesome! I bet it was a good feeling getting it running again. Thanks for watching!

[@Blitterbug]

Haha! All she had to do was run out the striking spring.... Takes a while but about ten minutes of moving the minute hand back and forth with the hour hand at 12 to continuously force the longest chimes did the trick for me.

[@robertgoss4842]

I was glued to the screen on this video. It was a genuine pleasure watching you work, as you dug into the bowels of this clock. Your even, soft-spoken narrative is a welcome change from the often shrill and overbearing audio on many YT videos. You show amazing skill in the intricacies of a clockwork. Thanks for a very enjoyable program.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you so much!

[@j.pocket]

I agree with you, completely. The entire presentation was superlative. Cheers!

[@BRI33NOR]

Most of my life I stripped and rebuilt motor cycles, engines, gearboxes, electrical components. From very early ones to the much more complicated ones from Japan etc. With or without much information I managed over many years to rebuild successfull, it was my living, just about everything that was put in front of me. After five minutes of this video I knew that clock and watch repairs were beyond me, must take a lifetime to get that much skill and knowledge. I am in awe. Very interesting and well presented video, a treat to watch and listen, thankyou

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! I actually started working on clocks this year (2022). I've been learning as I go. You can do it too!

[@markmalasics3413]

Wow, now THIS is a true rarity on KZbin; an amazing video of highly skilled work performed by someone with a great degree of intelligence! Thanks for taking the time to not only show us how you did it, but all the other extras you mentioned, such as the voice-over, editing, etc. Honestly, I couldn't take my eyes off this video once it started! Excellent job!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@skylinegrains5587]

Great video! We found a clock similar to this at grandma's and my 5 year old wondered how it worked so we watched your video and she was fully engaged the whole time. Thanks!

[@WatchOverhaul]

That's awesome! I'm glad she liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewdeacon4384]

Thanks for producing this fascinating video. The filming, editing and voiceover were spot on and you will have invested so much extra time over and above the restoration itself .

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you appreciate the time and effort spent making the video.

[@christinejesson-valore6439]

Thanks! I bought an antique clock which ran well for a few days but then would make a big racket, then stop by the end of the day. I suspected the spring but when I tried to take it back to be fixed, he had gone out of business. I decided I would repair it myself but I needed to see a clock repaired. This was a great video and I feel conficent to do it myself now. I will order what I need. I was given a lovely wrist watch as a child and I could not resist opening it and dismantaling it, put it all back together once again! Mother had a heart attack upon seeing what I had done! LOL The spring in my antique clock is not properly attached so it givesway just as yours did. And its all filthy inside. A good cleaning and reattaching the spring properly will fix all that ails it!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Nice! They are fun to work on. Thanks for watching!

[@dougabrahamsen2952]

Love the video! I would suggest a large ultrasonic cleaner filled with automotive carb cleaner. It is formulated to remove the type of buildup on the spring and is safe for copper and bronze. You could use it on all of the parts and save a tremendous amount of time hand scrubbing.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@edwardrodrigo2956]

You are very clear & simple on complex matters, many thanks for your simplicity!!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

[@scottwilcoxson2439]

In my experience with mechanical things, I have found that I want to do my heavy cleaning and degreasing before I do my fine cleaning. Use your ultrasonic as the final clean. It will save you steps if you remove the heavy deposits first. That's my way. But clean is clean, however you do it. Great video. I enjoyed it.

[@WatchOverhaul]

That makes sense. Thanks for the tip!

[@carlmcgee1623]

No one has a clue what is involved in the workings of a clock. You have shed light on the functions and procedures for a top notch restoration. Thank you for this amazing video. GREAT WORK !!!!!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@jonmcgovern5266]

Just came across your posting as I was caught by the words Seth Thomas. I have an old Seth Thomas railroad watch from my father. I live in Alberta Canada and I clean and sometimes restore old firearms. In my work life I was involved with electron microscopes which require ultra cleaning and be oil free. I now use my cleaning techniques from then to cleaning gun parts. Long ago we used Lemmi-Shine which is a dish washer additive plus a few drops of Dawn dish washer liquid. This is dependent on how much water you use. Experiments may be required. We heated the water as our ultra sonic cleaner has a built in heater, added about a table spoon of Limmi-Shine and a few drops of Dawn. Put the parts in a basket so they don't touch the bottom of the ultrasonic cleaner (a bad thing) and cook for about 20 minutes. It woks great for cleaning caked on grease and removing the staining on brass without using mechanical polishing or picks. I use a much larger ultrasonic cleaner than you -10L. If you are more interested in maintaining patina then you could use other grease solvent products like Gunk which is a carburetor cleaner/de-greaser in the ultrasonic cleaner.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for the information. I'll have to experiment and try your suggestions out. Thanks for watching!

[@knottreel]

I appreciate the amount of effort that went into the production of this video. I was facinated all the way to the end.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@bugdrvr]

What a great restoration! Thanks for taking the time to put this video together for us to watch.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@jhonwask]

I loved your video. I have a Waterbury clock from around 1912 and it will run for twenty seconds, then stop. I really love those mantle and table clocks.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks! Sounds like that clock needs a little work.

[@amme30]

I cant tell you how much I have enjoyed your videos, I usually view watch repairs but this larger scale is so intriguing. Thanks for all your work videoing and editing it is a joy to be a viewer.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you for watching!

[@CliveLowe]

A must watch video for all budding Time recorder enthusiasts. Very nicely done

[@WatchOverhaul]

👍

[@131dyana]

Thank you for the amazing clean and re build on this clock loved this.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrNEL500]

I am fascinating watching the clock repairs. I have the same clock and it’s running, but definitely need to be cleaned one day. I want to do cleaning myself one day! Thank you for your time and video!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Cool! Thanks for watching!

[@jfroelich463]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video and the care you took in assembling the video. Well done and great clock work!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@byrnejr]

I learned from my father in law ,him and his dad were master cloth smiths. Keep up the good work! You have my subscription

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@peterrusatsky8395]

Great job! My Dad was trained as a Master Watchmaker under the G.I. Bill after World War Two. As a child, I had the honor and pleasure of watching this type of work on all types of timepieces. Perhaps in a future video you could educate your viewers as to how watchmakers traveled to obtain the official time and set his shop timepieces so locals could take that time back home to set their timepieces. Your talent is a lost but admired art !

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks! That's really neat! Thanks for sharing and for watching.

[@Barnagh1]

Nice work. There’s a lovely sound from it now.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@javaking1000]

I have to say it's impressive you are pretty much teaching yourself how to repair clocks! It looks like you invested in some decent quality tools which will be invaluable. You have the steady hands and careful technique of some of the professional watch repair folks I see on YT. Keep up the great work, I look forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! There are many challenges but I try to find out what the experts do, watch videos, read and ask questions. Thanks for watching!

[@lynnstrand-whitewomanflute9068]

I have an inherited Seth Thomas Sentinel #7 - 89J movement this video was very informative and I really enjoyed watching you work... Many Thanks for all your do!

[@WatchOverhaul]

I'm glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching!

[@tonybrandt8850]

You do an excellent job with these videos. They are well-edited, and you have a great voice for narration.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@dianeadams9537]

FANTASTIC CLOCK REPAIR!!!! BEAUTIFUL AND FINE WORK!!!💖💖💖💖💖

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@JoeyP322]

Awesome video! These were made in Thomaston, CT and some of the clock factory buildings are still standing

[@WatchOverhaul]

That's cool! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffwood8109]

Older Seth Thomas clocks state they were made in "Plymouth Hollow, Conn." Thomaston was a part of Plymouth Hollow, and incorporated under the Thomaston name.

[@daveyknits]

@Watchoverhaul - THANK YOU VERY MUCH for producing this amazing video. You have a new subscriber for life! I recently inherited a Seth Thomas like this one, and send details if you like. @ JoeyP322 & @jeffwood8109 - I was looking up some history on Seth Thomas and wanted to update some citations that are needed for the clock making pieces. Do either of you have your sources that can be used as citations?

[@WatchOverhaul]

​@@daveyknitsThanks for subscribing! I'm glad you like the videos. You can email me at [e-mail].

[@iandaly8786]

Liked the mixture of technical parts and plumbing fittings used to make the Mainspring winder!!!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@fredscratchet1355]

Nice save. That's a lovely old clock. I've seen clocks and watches with that greasy dried film coating them before and I think it's WD40 or equivalent that people spray on the movement thinking they are doing the right thing. I actually saw a YT video of someone doing it to get an old movement running and people leaving comments about how it was a great idea. Of course they will run for a while until everything starts to dry up and get coated with dust.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks! The clock I'm working on now is worse than this one. It almost looks like someone dipped the movement in used motor oil. It's alright though because it gives me an opportunity to try to make it right!

[@williamyorkolepossum]

Thank you so much for taking me back to when I was a kid and would go to the clock fixer shop to waatch him repair old clocks and radios. I started collecting clocks way back and still have a love for them although my clock is just about to run down. The old "ticker" is out of beat & takes pills to help it keep time. LOL Really enjoyed seeing your work.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Very cool! I'm glad you liked the video, and thanks for watching!

[@JAQ157]

Beautiful clock and you're very talented and dedicated to your trade. Very few people today have the desire of the attitude to dedicate time and effort to this dying art. Love your videos.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! This is just something fun I'm trying to learn how to do in my free time. I have a lot to learn, but I like the challenge. Thanks for watching!

[@godfreyberry1599]

I would pay any price to a watchmaker of your calibre. Aside from my sadly deceased Dutch watchmaker, I have yet to find a watchmaker who isn't an outright fraud.

[@gadgetroyster]

What a delight to watch you. I am a retired mechanical engineer and really appreciate your care and enthusiasm. I too have a Seth Thomas "Corsair" ships clock that was handed down to me and it only holds a wind, for 3-4 days. i don't know if that means anything but I presume it too needs a cleaning. So, I will find someone to give it a proper cleaning. Thanks.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@alonzocalvillo6702]

I have a clock very similar to this except mine is a Sessions model in black.The inside is also pretty much the same.It has been running pretty much since I bought it about forty years ago.I wind it every four or five days or when it starts slowing down a bit.It sits on my mantle and I like the ticking and hearing the gong sounding every hour.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Very cool! I also like hearing the clock tick and the sound of the gong. Thanks for watching!

[@dermotmcelroy1553]

Brilliant descriptive video and voice over, all very informative. Just what I needed to finish my dismantled clock. Congratulations Dermot McElroy. Bray, Co Wicklow.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Good! I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@adrianhorsnell8900]

Nicely done, an interesting and engaging video I particularly liked the section on re-bushing that pivot. BTW I've successfully used Iso propyl alcohol (aka Propan-2-ol) for clock cleaning and degreasing in just one step. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@Richie8a8y]

I’ve heard of something called clock cleaner on the BBC show called “The Repair Shop”. The results are amazing.

[@terrypack7537]

Liked the video , I just sent my clock a 1936 Seth Thomas art deco mantle clock to get it fixed. You gave me some idea of how much work it takes to service one similar model. Hope my clock turns out nice like the Seth Thomas you just serviced. Great job.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks! Yeah, there is a lot of work involved, and it takes me a long time. I'm sure an expert or professional is quicker, though. Thanks for watching!

[@camerscott1859]

First time viewer, and I just want to say I love this kind of content. I have always loved gears since I was a child. so thank you for this awesome video!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you liked the video!

[@mauriziograndi1750]

Thank You for sharing all this. One of the most interesting show of skills. A pleasure to watch for the beginners and for the very experts alike. Congratulations.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@robertcloosterman9336]

Great work. I am hesitant to start work on my Pendulum wall clock. I would have no problems pulling apart but re-assemble? Watching you do your work gives me more confidence. Thanks 😀 Rob

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! It helps if you can take video of taking it apart so you can reference the video to help put it back together. I also take pictures that I sometimes reference. If you just take your time and have a little patience, I think you'll be able to get it!

[@scottriddle5468]

That was very interesting,I enjoyed learning about how that clock works.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@jordaneverett8003]

Thank you for your well-made and satisfying videos! I'd love to see a video that covers the parts (and nomenclature) of a typical clock mechanism. And maybe one explaining your method of staying organized. Either way, these videos are great. Thanks again.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!

[@melody3741]

Search “how a mechanical watch works” and also “making my own clock” both come up with great videos and it should become pretty clear what is what

[@ET-cj8jo]

Great work ! I really like your calm voice. Best wishes from a Briton in Japan.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@smickster]

Great stuff! Been watching folks work on a lot of wrist watches, so it was fun to upscale to something bigger for a change. I totally understand your paranoia about that giant main spring! :D

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelkaiser1864]

I would say this is the most detailed vid of taking down a clock i've seen. We've had a couple of clocks for a while. They were my wife's mothers family pieces. When she passed, we found them in the garage. Being a nerd, I took them. One is a sessions Westminster and the other is unknown. I attempted to clean up the unknown (and older) clock while in the case. Using some light gun oil, I was able to clean it a bit and actually had it running for about 30 minutes. You have given me the courage to pull the plates. If this goes well, the sessions will be next.

[@WatchOverhaul]

That's awesome. If I can work on these clocks, I'm sure you can too. I'm not doing anything too crazy with fancy tools. So, if you take your time and take a lot of pictures and video, you'll get it going, I'm sure. Thanks for watching!

[@TheNightshadePrince]

Gorgeous clock, it would be amazing if they started making clocks like this again with today's technology advancements. Now days they could have jewels in mechanical clocks, and it not cost crazy money. Also, brass was the plastic of olden times we need to go back to using metals instead of plastic. :)

[@WatchOverhaul]

I agree! These clocks are a work of art and they still work even though they are over 100 years old. Thanks for watching!

[@Fumingzeus]

You need to watch clickspring on here, he builds a clock from scratch. Even builds some of the tools to help him.

[@TheNightshadePrince]

@@WatchOverhaul Can I have your email address? :)

[@WatchOverhaul]

@@TheNightshadePrince [e-mail]

[@jeffshaw4039]

I have several antique clocks that I had restored they are a pleasure to have.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Cool! Thanks for watching!

[@heatherjeanne823]

This is the most satisfying cleaning video ever. I have an 1880s Seth Thomas mantle clock. I wish I could get mine working like this. If I took mine apart I’d never get it back together again! How did you learn horology?

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! I've been learning from reading, watching videos and just by hands-on experience. I've worked on a handful of watches and this was the 4th clock I've ever worked on. I'm still very much an amateur and have a lot to learn but this takes time. I think you could learn to work on your clock too!

[@jeffwood8109]

Heather, I got into this as well for a time at hobbyist level. Not going to lie, I bought a few clocks that were low value or at least low investment, ripped them apart, then reassembled them as best I could. Pretty much trial and error. Should you decide to work on your Seth Thomas I would highly recommend finding a few sacrificial clocks to practice on first. This video is an excellent learning tool. It's not going to turn you into an expert, but it teaches some basics very well.

[@rundamoonsong]

This was just marvellous to watch. Fantastic

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@marlobreding7402]

This was the sound of my childhood. Mom inherited Grandma Agusta's Black Arch Top Amerantine Seth Thomas. Mom spent a few hundred dollars having it restored to good condition. My youngest sibling is the current caretaker.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thats very cool. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@spencergreenhill7728]

When I was younger and more stupid I just took the works out put them in a coffee Tim with water and boiled the pics out of it. Sprayed some light oil on it and it still run after 50 years.

[@grahampattison7170]

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[@mikehillman8115]

I couldnt stop watching. What a Joy to watch you keeping history alive I have 7 vintage clocks and a 1930's pocket watch. Your so full of information an and very soft spoken. What a Joy. Thank You

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@brentjenkinsdesigns]

It's a real treasure to watch craftspeople at their work. Thank you for taking the time & effort to share with the rest of us.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@spikespa5208]

Best 41 minutes I've watched on YT in a long time.

[@RobertBreckenridge13]

I have never seen a clock repair video, but I was enthralled with this one from the get go. Now I want an antique Seth Thomas!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrewallason4530]

Wow. Never thought I would find a clock repair video entertaining, but you have made it. Thank you. I have a beautiful Seth Thomas mantle clock I inherited from my grandfather, it has been in the family for at least 4 generations. Unfortunately it needs significant work, but I can’t find anyone who will touch it here in Tasmania. On another note, it was rather fun bringing it here from Canada, in a carry-on hard-shelled suitcase, watching the faces of the airport security teams as it went through the XRay scanners. You could see them looking VERY carefully for attached explosives 😜

[@WatchOverhaul]

I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!

[@rayevans9408]

A most fascinating video. We have numerous clocks and have spent lots of money fixing the more expensive ones. You have encouraged me to work on a couple of really old but not so valuable with lead weights. Thanks.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Cool! Thanks for watching!

[@Barbarra63297]

Loved watching this. In the East Bedroom on my Grandma's farm she had one of these Seth Thomas clocks but the columns were white marble, I slept in that room when I stayed on the farm and loved hearing it chime in the night.

[@WatchOverhaul]

That's really neat! They do have a nice chime. I like hearing them too. Thanks for watching!

[@howtorepairpendulumclocks]

Beautifully narrated and paced.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@fridamartins9834]

For such a beautiful piece, one just has to take one's time. I disassembled, fixed and re-assembled some old clocks with my late father as a teenager, so this brings back a lot of lovely memories.

[@WatchOverhaul]

I definitely have to take my time. There's a lot to consider. Thanks for watching!

[@robertgendernalik4360]

Hello, I stumbled across this video of yours on the Seth Thonas clock... I doubt know why but for some reason I am fascinated with watching watchmakers work. I Loe watching wrist watches, pocket watches and wall and grandfather clock being repaired and services.. Your voice over is wonderful and sorely absent on some watch repair channels. Keep up the good work. WONDERFUL Just in case you are wondering, I am watching your KZbin channel from my home here in Manila, Philippines..

[@WatchOverhaul]

I'm very glad you liked the video! It's also very cool that I'm able to reach people so far away from where I live. Thanks for watching!

[@debbie845]

I’m in awe! Beautiful meticulous work!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@vader0ne]

First time watching your channel. My Late Grandma worked on clocks in her spare time and I love to tinker with the hands of time. Now when I clean I use rubbing alcohol it cut thew old oil and grease.on larger jobs break cleaner also works. Fun to watch you ,keep up the great work.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@bradleyleben7785]

Cool winder! Necessity is the mother of invention, so is $$$. 👍

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@buqwik525]

Some 15 years ago, I bought at auction a 1912 Gilbert mantel clock. When I gently started to wind the movement, you could hear the dirt inside. After removing the movement, I also removed the verge to let the main springs unwind. That was all the disassembly I performed. Placed the movement in a pan and sprayed some 4 cans of Brake Clean while sloshing the entire assembly. I used a soda straw to blow off the dirt and Brake Clean. After subjecting the movement for a while in the pan the clock began to run. It took a while to get the clock to "keep time" but it is still running today. P.S. very impressed with your presentation and homemade lathe. Thank you for sharing this

[@WatchOverhaul]

It's definitely fun to tinker with these old clocks and get them running again. Thanks for the compliment! It takes a lot of effort to work on these clocks, film it and try to make an interesting video but it's fun. Thanks for watching!

[@d.j.roberts187]

Nice work. I am glad to see people interested in old crafstmanship

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@cnsult]

I enjoyed watching you de-grease this old clock. May I suggest that using an old electric toothbrush with soft, medium or firm bristles really helps speed up the cleaning processes. Nice work.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for the tip!

[@paulambry]

Great job. And your home made mainspring device is a flash of genius. Bravo.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@carolynreynolds5011]

I have a clock with this mechanism. You taught me a lot!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimtongas821]

Great restoration & great improvement in the hour chime 👍

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@xcalibre222]

I used to try and fix these old clocks for years to no avail. After either failing to fix them or destroying them completely in the process I come to the conclusion I'm just not smart enough. I took the cases and made birdhouses out of them. Thanks for the Vids.

[@WatchOverhaul]

They are tough to work on. Thanks for watching!

[@4Truth4All]

Wow... I think I have a new hobby. You did a wonderful job on this clock. Inspirational.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@sierraspecialtyauto7049]

I'm back for the third time watching the assembly sequence. Thanks for actually taking the time to record and describe what you're doing. Most other videos transition from a couple of tubs of parts directly to a compete movement without showing how it goes together.

[@WatchOverhaul]

You're welcome! Hopefully it's helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@paulthomas2337]

You did a fantastic job demonstrating how to clean up an old clock. However, I took my old clock to a repair shop and they gave me a new paper for the face and hours. Clock looked like new.

[@WatchOverhaul]

My goal wasn't to make a 122+ year old clock look like it was made yesterday. If I wanted that, I would have replaced the dial or just bought a new clock. Thanks for watching!

[@timspeaks1887]

I just found you. Awesome, I love the fact you don't use over priced tools

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@sad62864]

Enjoyed watching this video as it gave me "courage" to continue to repair a Seth Thomas mechanism identified only by 5 7/8 and 1/2 stamped on the front plate. I'm just learning the art of horology and have made mistakes, er, learning opportunities. I'll continue to search KZbin for more clock repair videos but have saved this video to file.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you, and good luck on the repair. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching!

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

Wow! What a gorgeous clock - I'm so glad you saved it! And what a beautiful sound too...

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnkinnane547]

G’day and greetings from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺 I’ve been watching you for a while now I think that channel is very good I have done some work on clocks but it was for my own benefit they are fascinating how they work. Kind regards John

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@AntPDC]

Anti-clockwise wind? Good to know! Thanks for the upload - fascinating.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

The leather was a nice change much warmer tone good job Thanks for sharing

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! Yeah, I thought it sounded much better too. Thanks for watching!

[@jln31352]

What never ceases to amaze me when I watch clock or watch restorations, is how do you remember which part goes where, and in what orientation, and in what order?

[@WatchOverhaul]

I'm recording video of the whole process and reference the video when I need to. That's why I starting making videos in the first place. Thanks for watching!

[@shaneharrison4775]

Cool makes me miss my grandmas clocks all the more especially her english tea clock

[@WatchOverhaul]

👍

[@matthewbartolone7036]

Fascinating work, first time for me to see this kind of restoration, fine narrative as well, thank you

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@fredleonard1547]

Being a retired watch and clock repairer I have repaired hundreds of these and sessions clocks. Nice video mate, and love your mainspring winder.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@PeeWee33772]

A very handsome clock, and a very good repair and maintenance job. Well done you.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@sheshedwoodworking9805]

I have a Clock nearly identical to this one that is needing repair. This was fantastic for me to watch. Thank you so much for your efforts!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@brotherpabl0]

I LOVE CLOCKS & WATCHES but I know nothing about or have any experience in restoring them and stuff like that at all. I still love watching you do your thing though man. keep it up. respecting the patience you possess to be able to do this

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@samnova450]

Great work on the clock. I’m learning to work on wrist watches and pocket watch.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Cool! It's a lot of fun figuring it all out. Thanks for watching!

[@roberthale8407]

I have a 1905 Seth Thomas with the same movement but different case (darker with 3 columns). Runs like a champ when I run it.

[@WatchOverhaul]

👍

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

I am an amateur watchmaker and have a mantle clock that needs love. It seems like such an easy movement bur I realize there have to many pitfalls. Your video has already poinyed me in the right direction sonthank you for that Simply fascinating.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Cool! Thanks for watching!

[@AKorigami]

My grandfather had that clock! I was surprised you had that gargantuan up there!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@joedurand6546]

Great content first time viewer. I was glued to the screen the full time. I subscribed

[@WatchOverhaul]

Awesome! Thank you. I'm glad you liked it!

[@danaskubic2145]

Same here, thanks for sharing.

[@TerryLawrence001]

It is always a genuine pleasure watching you work and the voice-overs are very relaxing. I never thought to look for an Android App to tune clocks, thanks for pointing that out!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you so much!

[@davidlee2822]

Hi, Terrific video and most impressive, your determination. I was most intrigued by your main spring winder you created. It would be great if you would share a few sentences about how you made it! This whole video is so enjoyable. Thanks, David

[@WatchOverhaul]

I'm really glad you liked the video. You can watch how I made the mainspring winder in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2TYn52bic9kpck. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffkeith3654]

I only wish I had the Patience to do something as rewarding as you did.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@readrepairs]

Nice filming and great presentation style.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@georgedengel6288]

I found watching the tear down, cleaning and reassembly of the 1900 Seth Thomas clock extremely interesting. I have worked on heavy equipment for most of my life (eighty years old and semi-retired) and still working, but only on my own equipment. Time has taught me that the cleaning portion prior to the reassembly of any equipment is paramount and might I suggest that using a carburetor cleaner and or a break cleaner in conjunction with a de greaser purchased from an auto supply store will clean brass like new. Also, you can purchase brush on bluing from any gun store. G H Dengel

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching and for the tips!