Rust The Watchmakers Enemy- Garrard Watch Restoration

[@RedJeanetteRedlover]

My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your parents! 😪 You are all in my thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace. 🙏❤ Thanks again for another fascinating repair video! ❤

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you.

[@a.l.nistro5389]

Dear Michael, I've been following you since you started this channel, this is the first time I'm commenting on one of your videos and all I want to say is that you are the most humble and genuine watchmaker on KZbin. condolences for the loss of your parents.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you for your kind words. Thanks for making your first comment also.

[@MikeB_UK]

Really sorry for your loss. The dedication to your parents is quite moving and a great tribute. Your videos are most interesting even for someone unlikely to ever try your hobby. Many thanks for the huge effort it must take to make these and share them..

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you for your comment. Nice to know you find these interesting

[@tomlov]

Hello Micheal, Janice here, I'm deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your parents. Their memory will forever be a source of comfort and strength. Blessings to you and your family.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Very nice of you to comment Janice. Thank you .

[@pavleilic1132]

​@@MyRetroWatches my best youtuber i love you content my frend ❤❤❤

[@1961UK]

Verry sorry for your great loss. I recently lost my mum which was very traumatic time for me. Great job on the Garrard looks fantastic. 👍

[@donbrough6386]

Sorry for your loss Mike. Wondered why you weren't posting. Thoughts are with you and your family.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Sorry for your loss Mike.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you.

[@MobiBR]

Dear Michael, my condolences for the loss of your parents. Blessings to you and your family.

[@csspinner]

Hi Mike, I really loved this video for so many reasons. I make the same mistake with the keyless all the time-forgetting the order of things and having to redo the work. It’s always good for a laugh. But the part about remembering our loved ones-I hope it is comforting knowing your parents are with our Lord and continue to be proud of all your accomplishments. Deeply personal items like watches are among the only things left behind by our loved ones that we can continue to connect with on a daily basis. Good on you for getting this running again, and I bet the owner is thrilled with the job you’ve done. Wishing you the best, Chris

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you Chris for your kind words, friendship and prayers.

[@awdturbopowah773]

Very sorry to hear about your parents passing Michael. My condolences to you, and your whole family. My father passed a few years back, and while I still have my mom, the loss of a parent is absolutely devastating, and especially to lose both your parents in such a short time span 😢. Your tribute to them was heartwarming, and a great reminder to treasure the time we have with our loved ones. As far as the restoration goes -- another top notch job 👍 That stuck winding stem looked like quite the nightmare though! 😆

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks for your kind words. The stem was a total nightmare and it was only brute force in the end that freed it.

[@brian6290]

A very apt tribute video, to feature your colleague's father's watch. It's not too ostentatious for a gold-plated dress watch, something that he could and presumably did wear all the time. It's fortunate that whatever the water ingress into the stem was, it didn't get any further.

[@mikebruegger8654]

Mike, that's a dustproof crown. Keep it. Your parents had to be fantastic people as you are a great result of them. Collet on balance spring is chamfered on bottom to put hand levers or such underneath. For any future ones you need to move...

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you on all counts.

[@johnsrabe]

Just finished the video. Nice work! And my condolences about your folks. Mine died 8mos apart, and that was hard enough. They had great smiles; thanks for sharing it. And YES re the crown.

[@billyleblanc5930]

Condolences to you and your family from the photos it is clear they were a loving mom and dad

[@markwade1376]

Welcome back Mike and sorry for your losses, must have been a difficult time. Thanks for the video, I've said it before, your watchmaking channel is IMO unique in that the cockups get equal airtime as the success, it's good to see👍 Would be good to see some tutorials RE mainspring servicing, and maybe an updated bench tour.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Been thinking about a bench tour. It’s never an easy one now as I have so many tools

[@andrewtolley3706]

Commiseration on the loss of your parents. Always a pleasure to see you tackle a new repair/restoration. Thank you for sharing your watch-making journey.

[@WristwatchWorkshop]

Hey Mike, was good to see you on Sunday, condolences again. Great job on this one. Your colleague will love it.

[@DanielBerroteran]

My deepest condolences for the loss of your parents...they lived for a long time and you can see, from the photos, that they were a very happy couple...how beautiful. I also lost my mother 2 years ago, she was 85, my father is 92 years and she is still with us... I still carry my mother in my heart... they will always be with us.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. I like to think they did their job and now have passed on the baton to myself and my siblings to now be the family matriarchs. Just feels a bit empty right now

[@Bristol1]

Very sorry to hear about you parents, they look like a lovely couple. Nice job on this watch. It turned out quite lovely.

[@Anidiotgoescamping]

So sorry to hear about your loss, your parents looked like lovely people. I hope your health is good?

[@MyRetroWatches]

All good thank you

[@darrenone97zero]

Always good to see that notification pop up on my screen. Condolences on the passing of your parents Mike they looked like a lovely couple.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you .

[@projekt6_official]

Your parents were adorable - I'm sorry for your loss. Wonderful job on the watch!

[@MyRetroWatches]

You are so kind

[@hawkfish3749]

Love your channel. Your videos were the start of my watch restoration hobby and I have a desk simiar yours. Thank you for sharing. Condolences on your parents passing.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. Pleased my videos have inspired you in some way

[@rossjackson3670]

Great video Mike. When I saw the yoke off the sliding clutch I was actually telling you before it broke. So good you left it in to tell others of that pitfall. Will help many. Learned so much from you and other KZbinrs who pass on knowledge in this manner.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Haha, I noticed it in edit but at the time I didnt until I look it apart off camera. Its always the setting lever spring that snaps! fortunate for the donor movement to harvest off.

[@shevshep]

Sorry for your losses and great to see you back

[@moboei]

My deepest condolences on losing your parents. I too have recently lost my mam Thankyou for sharing this video. Take care

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. sorry for your loss too.

[@DrJac999]

Interesting video. Sorry for your loss. May the memory of your parents be a blessing for you and your family. I started out in this hobby after seeing your Seiko diver videos. I have restored or modified about 30 movements since then and just love doing it. Thanks for the inspiration and guidance..

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you for your kind words. Pleased I have inspired you in some way. Always great to hear stuff like that as it makes the effort worthwhile. Good luck with your projects

[@kermitefrog64]

Very instructive as normal. This is great information for helping me with my next project to get my Gruen up and going. My condolences for your loss. I lost my wife 4 years ago to cancer after 32 years of marriage. The comfort in the expressions of Acts 24:15 is unmeasurable. I still have the privledge of taking care of my 94 year old mother-in-law.

[@Ammar.D]

My deepest condolences on losing your parents.

[@brianperkins7036]

Excellent job. I'm sure your friend was thrilled.

[@michaelbell9811]

Sorry for your loss. As usual, though, a great watch and fantastic restoration.

[@Epaminondas371]

Excellent video dealings with some realities of life and watchmaking.

[@steve922]

Sorry for your loss Mike Excellent video as usual!

[@AliexpressWatch]

Much love, Mike. Take moments to remember the times they made you laugh. Hear their voice speak as they did in your heart.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you.

[@donaldmckenzie9439]

I'm sorry for your loss. I had already worried why you had disappeared from KZbin. Glad to see you back. As always keep safe buddy

[@deedee8568]

A wonderful dedication and a lovely idea. Thank you.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you!

[@49txhunter]

Very sorry for your loss.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you.

[@StephanJPPL]

My warmest condolences. Have subscribed to this excellent channel for many years.

[@MyRetroWatches]

thank you for being a long standing subscriber, I still cant quite grasp why people watch my videos :-)

[@dodgydruid]

If you love copperised movements you should see the Rondamatic in my Sicura, abs gawjus just gleams like burnished copper :)

[@davidlowe4970]

Hi Mike, last month I got those thick brass movement holders you see on Ali Express and i'my really impressed with them way better than the alloy one's, cheers Mike

[@MyRetroWatches]

I don't think I have seen those. I use a rotating holder for videos so the movement does not go accidentally out of shot! Still use the trusty Bergeon 4040 for other non camera work.

[@davidlowe4970]

Hi Michael, sorry to hear about your Mum & Dad. I am your age and that is something i am dreding, it's said time is the great healer but? Nice watch I find if a nice watch has no second hand it's likely to be a Peseux caliber, great video enjoyed watching cheers Mike.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks David. I was blessed with 51 years with them and envious of my older brothers 60 years! for them to go so quickly and close time wise was a shocker but it was relatively quick. All I would say is make time to see yours, return the missed calls etc. get them to tell you their history, people in photos etc. My father wrote his biography right up to leaving the RAF and then it stops! he never wrote about any of us. I always said I would film my parents and do an interview with them given their poor start in life sadly never got around to it and it would have been nice to preserve that history in video format for future generations.

[@johnvaluk1401]

Michael so sorry to hear about your parents. Memory Eternal.

[@clivejameson9033]

Really enjoyable video Mike, honesty and emotion, and of course a fantastic result with the watch ❤

[@MyRetroWatches]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks mate.

[@getwhtugiv]

Good to see you back mike. Sorry for your loss. Many blessings to you and your family.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. I have plenty of content coming !

[@IkeBrider]

Nice job Mike. Sorry for your loss, been there myself. Tough times. On a positive, I am sure your colleague was overjoyed with the repair of this watch.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. Yes he was as I gave him the watch this morning . He was looking forward to seeing the video that I didn’t tell him about until then !

[@m.b.alford6760]

Condolences regarding Your Parents Passing. The Watch turned out Nice and I'm sure Your Colleague was thrilled with how it turned out.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. Yes I gave it him today and he was very happy. Excited also to watch the video as I had not told him I was filming it.

[@oengelen3720]

My deepest condolences, Mike. I had already worried why you had disappeared from KZbin. Very happy to see you back - and with another amazing video. Fantastic job with that beautiful watch! Would the movement be copper-plated?

[@MyRetroWatches]

I'm not going anywhere, time to produce videos has been very limited but now I can hopefully get back on schedule I am already working on two more! As for the movement This one must be plated but what I have no idea. Thanks for watching.

[@tomhavinga1712]

You're a strong and kind man Michael, I'm nsorry for the loss of your parents. You have been an inspiration to me.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you.

[@amazon1717]

I have enjoyed your videos and learned from them! I had to comment on your sweet dedication - so lovely and brought a tear to my eye. Thank you.

[@dougnemeth5249]

My condolences on your loss…. Good to see you back….

[@Za11oy]

As someone that also lost both of their parents at this point, and sadly at points that they were still not all that old. You and your family has my entire sympathies for your loss. But it does sound like they lived a long and happy life thankfully! Thanks for sharing a video on such a fine little restoration and service of a watch so soon after all that. But also don't be afraid to take time to heal if you feel like you need it, we'll be patiently waiting your delightful craft either way! Take good care!

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you , 86 and 87 for my dad ( by one week) wonderful people and very full lives. I’ve much to be thankful for . Thank

[@robertjordan7323]

Great job Mike, enjoyed the restore.

[@brianklint8041]

My condolences. they surely raised a great son. Thanks for shareing and please take care of yourself.

[@Sestorema]

Great job and heartfelt condolences for your parents 😞

[@samnova450]

So sorry to hear about your loss Micheal, send my blessings to your entire family. I tip my hat to all watchmakers on KZbin for sharing their wisdom.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you.

[@TrevorSanders001]

I'm half way through this excellent video. I had to stop after your personal announcement to send my deepest sympathies to you and your family.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. I hope you still enjoyed the video.

[@MrGrentch]

Bloody great result. Looks great.

[@excdracmagyarszarnyak2398]

My sincere condolences for the loss of your parents. It was very nice that you remembered them in this way, that you dedicated this video to their memory.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. Only public tribute I could do as I owe them everything really.

[@JamesP_TheShedShop]

I really enjoyed this watch repair, i think, because I'm a novice and it was easy to follow. The strap was stunning. A very proper dress watch. Condolences on your parents. From the pictures, I got the sense they enjoyed a full, rich life with each other.

[@MyRetroWatches]

thank you. pleased you enjoyed this episode.

[@UsamaalBinni]

Condolences on your loss. Thank you for this wonderful content you share.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you.

[@marionchase-kleeves8311]

Your parents must be lovely, as Im sure they are resting in their reward. You are a credit to their love and humanity. LOVED the watch! So thin and elegant! Your friend must be delighted!

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you.

[@phattravellingdrummer]

Condolences to you and your family, all the best from Australia 😢

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you.

[@WristwatchMedic1953]

You did an amazing job Mike. Turned out amazing. Beautiful watch.. I always enjoy your videos. I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom and Dad.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. Appreciate you tuning in as always to see the "warts and all" approach to watch repair videos.

[@charlesparmele]

Condolences on your parents passing.

[@ВиталийПивоваров-б4в]

Замечательная работа !

[@andyyoung3233]

Sorry about your mum and dad mate I lost my dad to cancer 20 years ago, like the watch GWS should do that brand how funny is that guy 🤣 Andy.

[@johnhannon]

Peseux 7040 movement. It looks like a nice movement. Nice work on the movement and the rust removal. I am very sorry to hear about your parents.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. That as the most rusty stem I have ever come across!

[@robertlorosso3063]

Condolences to you and your family on thebloss of your beloved parents. On another note, great job on the Gerard watch mate. Keep up the good work

[@MyRetroWatches]

I am pleased with the outcome of this watch. Simple movement in many respects yet still offered up a few challenges

[@robertlorosso3063]

@@MyRetroWatches theres always some kinda challenge. Nice job

[@MrGrentch]

Sorry to hear about your mum and dad.

[@dirkvanniekerk5741]

Great save there Mike. The watch looks fantastic. And yes, sometimes we call them a win even though they don't run perfect. Btw, I think the caseback was not seated properly. May have been the angle of the shot when you rotated it though. Always great to watch your vids. I like that you tell the story of the watch and brand, bring an extra dimension to the usual 'strip and clean' content of most channels.

[@mushtak1963]

My condolences Mike. A good innings for both.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Agreed. Was just so sudden.

[@Emilmarch]

I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences 💐.

[@DanD-yp7ni]

There are odd parallels in this in world, and I find myself experiencing one of those right now. I started my journey down the horological rabbit hole when I found myself in the place of becoming a care giver for my aging parents. That has been a challenge that is greater than anything I've yet faced, and your channel and your content has been of huge comfort during my hardest times. My heart goes out to you. You have have given and shared more than you will likely ever know and I truly hope that you have similar solace somewhere. At the least know that there are people in this world who you have touched and who grieve with you in your time of need.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you your comment means a lot. I never know who is watching although sometimes I get surprised. Comments like yours make it worthwhile to keep pushing out content.

[@sonnymoorehouse1941]

Great Video Sir !!!

[@JoseReyes-jt6ob]

Lamento mucho la pérdida de tus padres y te mando mis más sentidas condolencias. Es un trago amargo difícil de pasar que en mi caso también ya partieron ambos y se lo difícil que es. Un fuerte abrazo desde Puebla México.

[@paynemaker]

My condolences to you and your family for your loss Mike.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you.

[@simonmellor781]

Great video, Mike…. Nice to see you back at the bench! Looking forward to the next one.

[@MyRetroWatches]

thank you Simon. The hard part about this was disassembling in January and building in May. So much water under the bridge! You forget where all the parts go..

[@martinlloyd7563]

Wow, beautiful ❤

[@Matt-uq3in]

Very cool video, I love vintage watches 👌

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks for watching!

[@WrightsW5]

Nice watch, Peseux movements are good, I know they used to have chronometer accuracy record winners. Sorry to hear of your losses.

[@MyRetroWatches]

I have done a few Peseux over the years. My problem is I never remember them!

[@gcarlson622]

I’m so sorry to hear about your parents, I definitely have a tear in my eye listening to you talk about them. I lost my dad last year and it is still quite a emptiness in my life.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Sorry to hear that. I am dreading those moments later down the line. still very fresh for me right now, especially as it was both of them . thanks for watching.

[@duanek9892]

Great camera & microscope work, thoroughly enjoyed the suspense! I'm sure your colleague will be thrilled. Condolences to you on your parents.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. Glad you appreciate the work that goes into making these videos.

[@berndhillert3585]

"Imagine a world in which things get repaired one more often than they are broken." - Watchmaker

[@darrencheshire8546]

Sorry for your lose, but what a fabulous dedication to them and your colleagues father, in the restoration of that watch. As always keep safe buddy 😊

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks Darren. I wanted to help my colleague as I had sympathy for him in January. Little did I know how that would then play out for me. Was a nice job this one and another watch saved.

[@ygrbooks]

Thank you so much for this great video! Considering your recent tragedies, you could not have done any better: 👌👍👏!

[@groveruk79]

Hi Mike, Sorry to hear about your parents, I'm sure they'll have been very proud of you. I found your channel because I recently lost my father and amongst some of the things he left me was a Seiko watch. That got me into watching videos on Seiko's and I came across your channel and now I'm addicted, I've binged watched hours and hours. Unfortunately the watch wont fit around my wrist and the correct strap doesn't seem to be available anymore and fitting a generic strap onto it just wouldn't seem right somehow. Thank you for the content.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you for watching so much. You can get what are called bracelet extenders which are cheap and might give you enough length to make it fix

[@groveruk79]

@@MyRetroWatches Thanks for the advice. I'll look into getting one.

[@oz4acl]

My deepest condolences! 😢❤ Thank You very much, for Your great channel. I really look forward, to every video from Your hand..! ❤

[@jamessmith6402]

Thanks Mike that was a lovely video 👍

[@MyRetroWatches]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Walnutman5700]

Terrific work Mike!

[@jeffreylinck9273]

Nice to meet you, Dr. Frankenstein. Wow! This is the greatest watch repair video I have ever seen! Passion. Passion for the art. As the balance went in I could hear the lightening crack. As it started to run I could hear the insane laugh. You cannot save your parents, but damn! You can save this motherfucking watch. You are way cool.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you , I think ?!

[@kevinstenner8836]

Great video Michael i''m learning so much of you, keep up the good work.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks

[@Leo-Crespi]

I'm sorry for your loss. Lovely tribute though.

[@samsheikh3464]

So sorry to here this Micheal.. heartfelt and sincere condolences to you and all your family.. We lose our Aunties, Uncles and Grandparents, friends and relations and its’s sad and it hurts… But we never contemplate loosing Mum & Dad.. and when there gone it hits home that there gone… Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family…. God rest their souls and May they be granted the highest place in the Kingdom of Heaven amongst the Angels… Amen..

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@351xb1973]

condolences mate, I know how it feels to lose both parents so closely together. Even when we know it's coming, and we think we are prepared, it still hits like a truck. Take care and all the best to you and your family.

[@tommy50842]

my condolences 😢

[@thickquinkly1560]

Oh mate. Lurker and liker for several years but not a commenter. So very sorry and saddened to hear about your Mum and Dad.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you for making your first comment.

[@eddiethemonk]

Great job Mike - but sorry to hear about your parents.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you.

[@peteg9011]

Very sorry to hear about the passing of your parents Michael. I'd love you to try and repair a watch I have. I haven't worn it for years. It's my favourite watch of all time. I took it to a jeweller who couldn't help. Basically the crown has become detached from the rod. I live near Wigan in Lancashire.

[@NaNByZero]

So sorry to hear that. I mean your parents died. My father died twenty five years ago and my mother is ninety. I hope she will stay forever. Which she of course will not. Hopefully a couple of years from now. Nice touch according to the crown. I mean because this was the part he touched. :) 🕐⚙️🍸

[@Pehr81]

What movement was it?