Restoration of an 1890s Antique Swiss Pocket Watch

[@oliverw3646]

Top Notch work as always. I am sure the mainspring greatly enjoys coming out once in a blue moon.

[@SkyBlue-le7cd]

Good stuff. Really liked how well the dial cleaned up. Thanks again.

[@csspinner]

Thank you!

[@Pk70817]

Can't skip a second .. good job

[@csspinner]

I appreciate it!

[@Looey]

Denture cleaner ! It's kind of funny but makes perfect sense. I was waiting for the pallet jewels to appear and was surprised to see the pin pallet fork...so cool.... even cooler is when you put the balance wheel on and it comes alive...good music

[@csspinner]

Thanks for watching!! - Chris

[@Looey]

@@csspinner I have fun and learn !

[@Enishidono]

Gods, I wish I had your knowledge, memory, skills and patience.

[@Saving-Time]

Nice clean up polished up a treat! Something very relaxing about fixing up a simple pocket watch movement.

[@csspinner]

Thank you!

[@watchrepairworld1203]

Many thanks excellent job

[@csspinner]

Thank you!

[@rowejon]

What a transformation!

[@samharper4289]

I was going to mention the denture cleaner on the dial but saw you were on top of it. 😊 Another beautiful restoration my friend!!

[@csspinner]

Thanks, Sam!

[@billg125]

Good presentation - nice work too. THANKYOU. please keep them coming

[@csspinner]

Thank you!!

[@maestromecanico597]

Excellent job on a GORGEOUS piece.

[@genghiskhan7041]

What a beauty. I love the simple, functional faces of the old style pocket watches. How was the accuracy?

[@csspinner]

I think it was pretty accurate for the type of watch it was but this was long ago so I don’t recall the specifics

[@marcossilva3991]

Parabéns, belo trabalho!!

[@mariamorgante8254]

Complimenti davvero un bel lavoro

[@csspinner]

Thank you!

[@alicejonus]

Such delicate work. I admire your perseverance 🎶

[@ashleyritchie4948]

The dial turned out amazingly well !

[@csspinner]

Thank you!

[@wyorattler_rawdogs]

Again breath taking! Great restoration!!

[@johnhelt5475]

Excellent work!

[@csspinner]

Thanks, John! - Chris

[@caesarillion]

I would love to send you one of my pocket watches to fix. I have collected about 20 last year and most have issues. Meanwhile I really enjoy your show. Thanks from Thailand Paul

[@csspinner]

If you’re ever interested, I do have a small shop to take on jobs. If you ever want to hire me, shoot me some details at [e-mail].

[@itzhaccroitoru4082]

Really nice restoration! .

[@csspinner]

Thank you!

[@saisamayseva8712]

Good workmanship.All the best.Thanks.

[@csspinner]

Thank you, Sai!!

[@bramvandeveire4560]

Really nice restoration! I have almost the exact same pocket watch. The only difference is that mine has a small seconds dial and gold and silver inlays instead of regular minute markers. It was a total wreck when I got it but it was also beautifully restored by a watchmaker.

[@csspinner]

It’s such an elegant design. I love the attention to detail in these early Guinand watches.

[@watchrepairworld1203]

Excellent job 😄😄😄

[@csspinner]

Thanks! I like your content too!

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Very good >>>>>. Thank you

[@lukasdoerr9167]

The removable and adjustable plate for the balance and escapement is typical on Roskopf style watches. It allowed for the escapement to be made separately from the rest of the watch as it was harder to produce and then fitted to the rest of the watch. It was one of George Roskopfs little tricks that allowed for mass production at a low cost. I recommend reading 'The History and Design of the Roskopf watch' by Eugene Buffat.

[@csspinner]

Makes a lot of sense. Thank you Lukas! - Chris.

[@sameeralazawee7524]

I wish you all the best

[@csspinner]

Thank you, Sameer.

[@alanpreston3111]

Wow , beautiful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

[@csspinner]

Thanks, Alan! - Chris

[@ostrich67]

For those who don't know, "Chemin de Fer" is French for "railroad", so this is a railroad watch which was required to meet high standards for accuracy and have a large, easily read dial with Arabic numerals in the United States, because timekeeping on railroads is critical for safety reasons.

[@thegrassyknoll7792]

The denture cleaner trick is Perfect but must be used with caution, some dials have the numerals over the enamel, and the dial May become faded, just sayin 😊

[@soltanacraft8994]

رائع

[@curingabettoni4310]

Sou fã de seus videos , tenho muito herelògios, de pulso e bolso , Graciez (Brasil)

[@csspinner]

Thank you!

[@ScootieXP]

Loved the video, have a similar clock but same mechanism and now at least I know what parts im missing. I wonder if I can buy them online. However, I have some questions. Hope you find the time to answer them: 1. based on what info do you use certain oils on certain parts 2. doesnt merging the dial in water disolve the fonts or pales them? 3. how much time was the dial merged under water? 4. the tools used to take out the hands, what are they called? Thank you.

[@عباس-ك5ذ]

سلام کار شما بسیار عالی بود.

[@csspinner]

با تشکر از شما برای نظر

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You C S Spinner... Q- watching you unscrew the Crown Wheel Screw clockwise. Is this always the case in watches??? ... TM

[@csspinner]

No, sometimes they are reverse threaded.

[@alfredopatricio8865]

Very nice. Do you know how can I open a Roskopf with a glass back? Thank you!

[@de-bodgery]

Is there a clear coating you can put on the enamel dial so that the brass under it doesn't slowly oxidize again? It looks so good after the anti-acid pill treatment!

[@csspinner]

That’s an interesting thought. I never considered that!

[@rickkearn7100]

Great presentation and, restorative work! How did you acquire your jewelers/watchmaker tools? I suspect you improvised some of your own as well? Thanks for posting. Cheers.

[@csspinner]

Thank you. I acquired many of the basics (tweezers, screwdrivers) on Amazon when I just started out. They’re still holding up. The more specialty tools like the staking set, etc I saved and bought quality second hand. They lasted someone else a lifetime and will provide good service for one or two more!

[@garrylycos4795]

Nice job where did you find the balance staff for that watch I know where there are two of them

[@csspinner]

Thanks, Garry. The balance was fine on this one. For these old Swiss pocket watches, there aren’t great factory records and they don’t print any identifiable information on the movement so it’s really difficult to buy a replacement balance. Only option would be to make your own with a lathe

[@garrylycos4795]

@@csspinner you snooze you lose I should have bought those the other day I went back today and they were gone darn

[@andrewk.3902]

Nice rebuild, I’ll have to try the denture cleaner trick. What camera do you use for filming??

[@csspinner]

Thanks! It’s a canon EOS rebel SL1 with a macro attachment

[@fenech97]

Very nice video. How were the gear -teeth cut in those days?

[@csspinner]

There were a few ways. The one I’ve seen is the raw wheel is chucked in a special attachment of a lathe, while a cutting wheel is controlled perpendicular to it. The cutting wheel is then plunged into the wheel, then the wheel is turned a specific increment, and then repeated. The individual teeth are then shaped after that process completes.

[@oliverpetroski4205]

Thats one beautiful pocketwatch. I own several watches myself but can not find a watchmaker to service the antiques in my collection. By the way how much does a pocket watch like this goes for nowdays?

[@csspinner]

It depends. On the one hand, pin pallets were considered a modest design back in the day. However, many of them are out of service and discarded so they’re quite rare to find one fully restored in modern times. As an amateur watchmaker, I take great pride breathing new life into these pieces. I’d be willing to take a look at your collection if you’re interested. My email is [e-mail].

[@oliverpetroski4205]

@@csspinner will do, as soon as I have free time...

[@Squidly78]

Outstanding work as always! Do you use a different polishing wheel for each compound or use the same wheel for every level? Thanks in advance!

[@csspinner]

Good question. I use a dedicated wheel for each type of compound. I also wash the case in between each step to avoid cross contamination

[@tonyaxeman4381]

Waltham used a screw to secure the stem from 1890 to 1889 .

[@tonyaxeman4381]

Gee can`t get my years right 1889 to 1890 model 1888 is a fine watch by Waltham

[@mikebruegger8654]

I have the same movement. Strange for sure

[@Ba_Yegu]

Misleading Marketing Rocked already in the 1800's! "Chemin de Fer" watch with Pin Pallet and no Seconds Hand! 😁 Nice Restoration though.

[@csspinner]

😂 very true

[@ignacioanaya3403]

Amazing! what did you used to clean the dial?

[@ignacioanaya3403]

oh I see, denture cleaner. I will try that.

[@csspinner]

@@ignacioanaya3403 I was amazed by the results.

[@davidbowman271]

What are those polishes you used for the watch case and how can they be obtained?

[@csspinner]

I got them from Amazon. Black Emery, brown Tripoli, white diamond and red rouge. ENKAY Jewelers Rouge & Polishing... www.amazon.com/dp/B0009SPY04?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@nasirhusainsmansuri9990]

Good

[@igorcabrera8123]

How it goes in the timegrapher?

[@watchrepairworld1203]

Goodmorning, is your vevor ultrasound 1.3 L or 1.8 L, many thanks

[@csspinner]

It’s actually the 2L

[@ameliaolianas7588]

Quanto puo valere????

[@ameliaolianas7588]

Quanto può valere???

[@wahanafamily]

I got one of this 1896 year. Do you interest?

[@csspinner]

Are you looking for me to service it? I do occasionally take on paid jobs. If interested, send me an email at [e-mail]

[@Серый-щ7в]

The overlay stone of the upper axis of the balance must be removed and cleaned from the old thickened oil !!!!

[@csspinner]

True. But in this case the screws would not budge and rather than risk sheering then I spent extra time bathing the balance cock. It runs fine

[@pointer2null]

@@csspinner Wondered why you skipped that.

[@stevenschwagel8029]

It's like a heart transplant when it starts ticking..

[@de-bodgery]

Interesting click in this watch! Just a spring and no pivoting part.

[@csspinner]

Yea it was such an interesting design. It looked so ornate but on the other hand it was designed for the working man to afford. So not too many jewels in this one

[@de-bodgery]

@@csspinner Yes and once you got inside a little, the watch mechanism was rather rough looking. It looked pretty good until you took it apart.

[@de-bodgery]

This is much more ornate than the Waltham restoration you did. Another odd looking pallet fork!

[@Ramesh-l4o4i]

Verinise

[@official_raazverma7824]

I have my grandfather's grandfather Swiss made There is a clock which is not working now and something is going to be fixed in it, can you fix it and send me back to India

[@csspinner]

Please send me an email with more details. Thanks. [e-mail]

[@DidierTorche]

French JAPY pocket watch....

[@DPW55]

..? Where’s your commentary,

[@csspinner]

I started narrating about a year ago

[@malikanis4953]

I have a old pocket watch for sale I am from Pakistan 150 year old

[@csspinner]

Shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@malikanis4953]

hello dear friend