Q&A With Master Watchmaker: Will This Damage My Watch? How Often to Service A Watch? & More

[@loevhagen]

This video is one of those rare YT occasions that you can just sit down and listen to what is said. And what is said is meaningful from the very beginning. These type of productions are nothing less than absolute gold in an era that everyone has to shout things out loud to get attention. Brilliant video and dialogue.

[@biggiebeil5118]

yup rare type vids no BS or ads or any non sense, straight forward meaningful discussion, dialouge, enjoyed every second !

[@lousyshot1]

Great content!

[@JosephMcGlynn]

@@NemanjaNislijaThank you for the idea

[@jimndonna8716]

Fantastic, thank you Teddy and Roland!!!

[@ajmarion]

Love what Roland is doing for American Watchmaking! 🇺🇸 Great video Teddy

[@runcoweezrun8143]

Yes! We need more "Made in USA" products!

[@jamestheadvisor1650]

There is a new watch coming that is Built in USA at an affordable price! Stay tuned. 🙏

[@GuessWho120]

I’m an MRI tech and wear my omega seamaster pro 300 everyday to work for about a year. No issues whatsoever. I appreciate Omega’s antimagnetic properties

[@seayak]

Well I hope you leave it outside the 5 gauss line or take it off along with the other metal objects that you remove before going into the scanner room. I certainly would not be reaching into the bore with it!

[@namenamenamename7224]

RGM is single-handedly keeping real watch making (not just assembly) alive in the US. Incredible video!

[@Jimyjonescones]

This is 1 of my main reason why RGM is one of my grail watches. Most people have Rolex or Patek watch I have RGM over them. Hopefully I can afford one in the future.

[@webvideofan]

A much needed video in the online watch community. A true expert who is down to earth, giving straightforward answers based on vast experience. 👍🏻

[@hammer1901]

Roland is fantastic to listen to. Would love to see another of these.

[@steaknzp7855]

Awesome interview, hearing opinions and advice from an actual expert watchmaker is incredibly informative. One of the things that really stood out for me is that even though his company produces watches and doesn’t need the extra work, they continue to do restorations just to further the experience and expertise of their watchmakers. I hope this company remains private and is never sold to a conglomerate.

[@mex3000cf]

Such great info. Especially like Teddy said, as collectors we get told to keep movements running to avoid oils "gumming/drying" and after hearing this, I'm definitely stopping all my non daily wear timepieces!!!

[@jacobspath4793]

This man is a hero for American watch manufacturing. Someday I will own an RGM

[@kaffall]

As an RGM customer, I have to say I’m so happy to see you give Roland his due. IMO, he’s making the best American watches ever. As a Pennsylvanian, I couldn’t be prouder to see our horological heritage continue.

[@denniskai2331]

I loved him in Hellboy and Sons of Anarchy

[@Seegz2005]

HAHAHAHA

[@hariamarnath5556]

Lollll

[@IosifSainiuc]

😂😂

[@kevinpoole8880]

I love great information from a trusted source and Roland is a very trusted source ! Thanx to both of you !!

[@Nefville]

This answers a lot of questions I have and from an unassailable source. Roland is just an awesome guy, I love what he's done, helping to keep American watchmaking alive, and I'm thrilled that he's getting the exposure he deserves. I *definitely* will have an RGM in my collection at some point.

[@LeeRichardson808]

Thank you Roland for sharing your knowledge with us. And thanks Teddy for leading a great interview!

[@benzagorski4136]

Teddy for me as a collector this was one of the most informative videos I have ever watched. Your questions to Roland was what all of us if we had the the chance would love to know. Thank you Teddy for being a real asset to the watch community.

[@dsvillalva]

Bravo Teddy, another excellent video. I had heard of RGM in passing - mostly through your channel - and now looking deeper into the brand I can say I’m excited for a high horology American brand to one day adorn my wrist. Great video. More RGM content please.

[@dannysimenauer5745]

Outstanding discussion! Great questions to ask a master watchmaker, and Roland provided excellent insight! I look forward to meeting Roland soon at his upcoming open house.

[@DocCohiba]

Wow. He’s fantastic and so happy you’ve taped a session with him.

[@pilotwjf]

Sweet episode today. Love that he's getting some exposure. I live in Philly, made the short trip over to his shop and it's definitely special. Too much to list here, but if you get the chance, go.

[@sdmwoodworking]

I really appreciate the information here, especially the bit about it not being necessary to keep a watch wound. One of my old watches in particular (a beautiful old Deco Benrus) is running, recently cleaned and lubricated. But if anything breaks, my guy tells me that parts will be hard to find. So I've been winding and wearing it only every couple of weeks, hoping that'll stretch out its remaining life. Thanks.

[@DodyChai]

Loving all these informative videos for us watch nerds. Keep up the great work Teddy 👍🏻

[@denniskai2331]

In a future video I'd love to see something along the lines of what attributes of a watch should be "normal" at different price ranges (e.g., accuracy, finishing, power reserve). I recently bought an IWC and was a little disappointed in the movement quality compared to what is available at similar price points. It made me think about what is fair to expect at specific price ranges.

[@michaelriera6277]

What was it that you disliked about the movement finishing and what model?

[@Amplitudeproblem]

Fantastic - thank you! I visited RGM way back in 2003 and will never forget it. It's time for me to pick up one of their watches.

[@WatchConnoisseurClub]

Wanna say many thanks! I’m WatchConnoisseurClub (changed my yt name as I wanted my channel to sound more professional) Anyways very insightful and helpful! Strongly appreciate the information and will be looking into it more in depth! Keep up the good work Teddy, your videos standard, level of professionalism and insight are as good as ever! I hope to be on a similar echelon to you some day!

[@Shaolinof36thChamber]

You will. Never stop and keep moving forward.

[@jadedarby7290]

Absolutely perfect video. All questions that I have had for years. Thanks ,Teddy

[@petrokersta5293]

A great Q&A video! Always good to have a master watchmaker’s perspective.

[@goodie7557]

I am saving up to purchase a RGM watch! The Model 600 Chrono looks amazing! Always love when Roland is on. Thanks Teddy.

[@normang663]

I watched the previous video with Roland about his collection and him sharing his years at hamilton. Made me took out my good ol khaki auto 38mm. It hasnt been worn for over 2 years, took it on a 3-day solo travel to bangkok. Man I fell in love all over again with hamilton.

[@kolbe4373]

Great point about not having a screwdown crown when not needed! First time I've heard that. Really got me thinking!

[@robertdefreitas2825]

Thanks Teddy loved the interview. I have learned a lot and common sense is a big thing in taking care of your time piece. Rolland is a wealth of knowledge. Thanks Rolland for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@chrisdavidson3180]

Thanks for being a good interviewer and listening to your guest!

[@ryanm9554]

LOVE these interview sessions with incredible minds. Really amazing to hear their thoughts and approaches. I also LOVE the zenith and how often it shows up in videos, I have 2 (sport and El Primero) and adore them.

[@hernandoloto]

Thank you very much for this great video, it's answer all the questions running in my head. My first watch is a manual winding (Citizen) in my elementary days in the 80's and switch to automatic until my college days. I stop using this type of watch movement for 30 years and I started to going back again to mechanical watch.

[@octothorpe12]

I love when you get to interview folks. Here's to more like this!

[@herbmerced7780]

Such a chill dude….I can listen to him all day! Learning a lot to boot!!

[@brianyee5504]

Excellent episode. Enjoyed the no nonsense, informative presentation. 👍👍

[@jpdemer5]

ETA movements are perfectly good; I think people are a bit snobbish, and want the movment in their watch to be "special" rather than a generic that tens of thousands of people also have on their wrists. Those exotic movements can cost a fortune to service, which significantly increases the cost of "in house" exclusivity.

[@davidparrishproductions5082]

Teddy thank you for being awesome and showing us what is really great about the watch world.

[@victoraltadonna7640]

Such a great episode. Very informative. Very interesting. Thank you for the excellent discussions.

[@ReggyRay289]

I hope to one day own one of his watches, I love what he's doing for American watch making!

[@Lebon996]

Wonderful 👍 interview. I do hope that you do more. Very interesting the part about screw down crowns and not really being needed in most watches. Made sense. All useful information with all that good stuff.

[@RegM86]

Totally agree with the watch winder comments. You also subject your timepiece to more frequent servicing by keeping it on a winder for a prolonged period of time.

[@petewatchcollector]

Great episode gents and look forward to future talks with Roland! Look forward to seeing him at their open house in a few weeks

[@TheBajamin]

As a business man I'd be interested in hearing the business side of it. How you get source/material, how do you get distribution, overhead, what does design to product look like etc.

[@MrHondaguy1]

Mr. Murphy is the man! I hope to own a RGM watch one day.

[@grale78]

Great episode. Roland definitely clear some doubts to me. This episodes should be done periodically.

[@ChristopherKernan-pk7qn]

You're the man, Roland! On my second 801-COE and can't say enough about it. Pure America!

[@gabriellovesAmerica777]

I am proud of RGM. They make very fine watches. I am saving up to buy me an 801.

[@markconnolly6484]

Great job! You guys are two of my favorite watch people. I'm not sure what your future plans are, but I really hope it involves more collaborations with Roland.

[@Adskie]

Great video, love the depth beyond the average watch reviews online.

[@geoffreydlin8043]

Been a fan of RGM since the beginning. What a fantastic interview.So informative. A legend.

[@acrophobe]

This was a great interview. Hope to see a lot more in the future.

[@brinkee7674]

I feel current oils can extend the service life of a watch due to them being synthetic and lasting longer. Much of this depends on usage. Roland is one of my favorite watch makers RGM

[@homer5328]

There should be a certification for watch repairers. Some organization for which there is criteria to be a member.

[@Antenox]

Is there no such thing as being factory certified? Like ETA or something for watches that use their movements, Seiko for theirs, etc.?

[@jamesblonde2271]

Homer, what are you talking about? Theres many, not all watchmakers belong or indeed are qualified. M

[@Judah.Rosenthal]

WOSTEP and others

[@thomasa.243]

In Germany, you have to go to watchmaking school (3 years with theoretical and practical final exams) to be allowed to call yourself a watchmaker. If you want to open your own repair shop, you have to go even longer to school to become a "Master". This is also why the watchmaker from Federico is called a "Master Watchmaker" because he did all of that ;)

[@jamesblonde2271]

@@thomasa.243 Whereas my guy is in his last year of studies and is therefore affordable, a drawback is I can only describe (at his insistence) watches as "checked & lubricated" or "inspected and tested" as he doesnt wwant me to offer a watch as "serviced" if it has been by him. My other guy is Master watchmaker Neville Clarke and if the works by him I say so in the description.

[@camarocarl7130]

Great questions. Were you expecting a flood? (Rolled skinny jeans).

[@lucw9171]

More videos like this one - one of the best so far.

[@williamknutson9513]

Recently became a fan of watches and made my first big purchase after watching this channel. All of the content is great and, in some way, still very informative to watches/brand(s) (referring to other videos). Great video Teddy! new fan of your work--Cheers!

[@klsupreme251]

Great content teddy, this raises your value by a multiple factor

[@OrmondOne]

This was hands down the best video around the subject of watches this year. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@dtroutmann]

One of the more interesting series of videos that I've seen anyone do please keep doing anything you can with Roland

[@jefft5789]

Great point about screw down crowns wearing out faster than regular crowns.

[@MHeadroom]

Good question at the 10 minute mark about wearing a watch and motorcycle riding. I have several high end watches but one thing I will not do is wear any of my mechanical watches while riding a motorcycle. On the bike I prefer using my TAG quartz watch due to high frequency vibrations which I believe is not good for a mechanical watch. That’s just me.

[@VMIyanks04]

For the inherently American question, it’s the assembly line! The Swiss came to America to learn that and applied it to their manufacturing processes. Waltham was the first watch assembly line I believe, which was based off of the Henry Ford model.

[@prettysoIdier]

I’m surprised there isn’t more interaction. I’m not smart enough to understand the intricacies of mechanical watch movements even after watching a bunch of watch and learns, autocad visualizations etc. this is a person who knows it all.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Roland is a great craftsman. Teddy, great questions. You always seem to rock these interviews. Unless your star struck. Then your a great fanboy. I’m glad you don’t interrupt your wonderful guests.

[@andoletube]

Although Teddy does generally ask great questions, the questions weren't from Teddy in this case - they were submissions from viewers.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

@@andoletube correct, he gets more questions than he has time for. He has to select the questions from the pile. He also asks questions he has.

[@gregsmith7145]

Awesome Video Teddy. Roland confirmed some of my theories about the industy which was nice to hear. Hes not to far from where I live so I may drop by to take a tour if possible. Would love to own an RGM someday....

[@BollocksThreeofThem]

Fantastic video! Real insight from a longtime expert!

[@paulbonaventura4969]

Great video. How do watches without Screw - Down crowns get 150M -200M WR? Since it's not needed per the video? I do agree on the screw down stripping over time more than anything else.

[@slaptheaskshow130]

Best video I’ve seen on this channel. Truly amazing guy with great stories and passion for watch making!

[@opamueller69]

Thanks for the brief lesson and video from the Oktoberfest tents! We have dear friends from the beautiful town of Bamberg. They have several bruerie (some with great bier gartens); the least of which are Speziel, Kessmann, Mahrs, etc. These regional places in Bavaria are simply amazing. Once experienced you want to keep coming back...

[@TheWatchConcierge]

I wish I had the patience and ability to do all those things, restore watches, make parts etc. Not my thing but I do appreciate it very much.

[@deanP.]

This was a great video. I think this type of video is definitely something that would be interesting to see continue.

[@b.newsome8696]

I love to learn from experts in their field. Watch making, basketball. Whatever.. it's so refreshing and entertaining

[@delbrookgrt9578]

I live only 40 minutes from rgm and never knew it existed until a few months back. That model 455 is awesome. I wish I could afford it.

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

You SAVED me from SO MUCH stress. THANK YOU… 🙏 I LEARNED SO MUCH.

[@bobcantstandzyobitz9778]

14:15 I love the shape of that bridge in the RGM.

[@Shaolinof36thChamber]

Love this video. Great to hear from an expert. ⌚️

[@tonys9413]

A great interview, and a wonderful knowledgeable guest. More of that in the future 👍, thanks!

[@TheEmmetdocbrown]

I like these interviews. Thank you for sharing these insights with us!

[@ryansaunders8099]

I think the interviews are a good video type and I think it should make up like 15% of the videos on this channel!! Very interesting and we can watch the whole thing and learn.

[@thescentsofme]

so true! screw down crowns are so unnecessary in most watches. i find them annoying

[@mattshaffer5935]

I love these conversations!

[@JosephMcGlynn]

Fantastic interview! Thank you very much Roland and Teddy

[@bigwangmark]

In case you see this message then I would love to know this question that I can't find a decent answer too. With a lot of watches most sit fully discharged after they run down the power reserve. I was wondering is it safe to leave a watch fully or at least half wound up and then pull out the crown to hack the movement so then when I go to wear it again its a bit faster to get it going again. Many of my watches run out during the danger zone times in which its recommended to not change the time or date in so I then worry about adjusting them after winding them up. I wind them forward to find midnight and then set to the time and then the date but if its safe to leave them in the hacked stopped setting then I could also leave them set to the common time of morning I will be wearing them next time and then I don't have to worry about the watch being in that danger zone for resetting them.

[@allanhough2620]

I always store my quartz automatic manual winding watches in my watch winder to keep them topped up

[@saxonsmith1475]

Thankyou so much for this that first question was right on my mind just brought a mechincal watch

[@dilly7551]

So happy to see you bring RGM back

[@carzakone333]

Every watch lovers always ask in Q&A, winder or no winder...great video explanation!

[@theronwolf3296]

That physical abilities question was interesting. As a teen in the mid 60s I really enjoyed disassembling and assembling whatever watches I could obtain, but I began to realize that, even at that age, my hands were not steady enough. I began to realize my coordination would probably not be getting better.

[@johnny6171]

Teddy thank you and Roland for the excellent presentation! I have leaned so much from your podcasts. Thank you for the excellent product! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@MrJtrot90]

The man is a realist. He often says "it depends" which means he's experienced lots of different scenarios.

[@flutterstone1281]

The discussion of screw down crowns is interesting. I fish so I have waterproof watches with screw down crowns, but they are all quartz watches so I need to unscrew the crown to reset the watch only rarely. It seems like a lot of watch makers that offer quartz and mechanical versions of the same designs will put a date complication in the mechanical watch and the quartz watch is no-date. It seems like it ought to go the other way. People with mechanical watches typically have a number of watches and rotate through them in the course of a week or two. That means setting watches pretty frequently and not needing to bother with setting the date is nice.

[@stephensparkman3072]

I golfed with my Rolex Date Just for years, most of the time just forgetting to take it off. It never stopped working. However, after about 12 years it started to loose energy and a little accuracy. When it came back from RGM they said the balance wheel was damaged and they had to repair it, etc. Anyway, the fact my Rolex lasted that long after untold rounds of golf is a testament to the watch’s durability IMO. Built like a tank.

[@watchout247]

Such a great video. I always enjoy seeing you make videos of this brand. This interview and these questions were great. More please.

[@AXHEJAZ]

Wish I knew about this and I would have asked this question. For storing purposes should we pull the crown out or is it okay to leave the crown pushed in. When the watch loses its power and stops while the crown is pushed in is that okay? And storing it for long period of time Is that also okay? Or should the crown be pulled out before storing for a long period of time?

[@Dragon_rls]

Thank you Teddy, and Mr. Murphy.

[@keywestjoe1]

Teddy, watch ownership is often not discussed in general. This video, especially the discussion about the difference in movements was spot on, and should help in everyone's buying decisions. I personally love 3 stick watches, and only own one chronograph, a Tag Monaco which was my grail watch. Great video!!!

[@rfgf72]

RM is a great guy. Excellent episode - expert reminding us not to discount common sense (one of the least common things these days). Thanks for the excellent episode.

[@anscomber8031]

Nice video. I'd love to hear more about water resistance. Why are the ratings higher than the actual recommended depths. You hear different opinions on this, some of which seem to be bunk. Is it just a safety factor? Or does it have to do with potential wear on the gaskets?

[@stevenwebb9861]

Well that time flew by, a great video thankyou. Very interesting and a nice guy too.