So @ 47.55 I oil the top of a cap jewel. Those of you that know can go ahead and laugh now 😓 Those of you who don't, well, don't do this. You'll end up looking like a right muppet in front of a lot of people on the internet. Ask me how I know.😅Feel free to laugh, as I did when I spotted it.
@hockeyrd99 Жыл бұрын
I laughed.. sorry.
@juancarlospachecodiaz Жыл бұрын
👍
@uhtwemg498011 ай бұрын
O
@baca644510 ай бұрын
Witam wszystkich serdecznie życzę miłego dnia Tobie oraz wszystkim którzy kochają zegarki Stary Baca Dzięki za to że Jesteś zdrowia życzę I pięknych chwil dla których warto żyć Dobrego dnia życzy Stary Baca
@billmason278510 ай бұрын
We watch lovers...wear a tiny engine on our wrist
@mikedandurand3548 Жыл бұрын
The strap making was fascinating and something not seen on any other watch repair channel that I'm aware of. I just subscribed.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that thanks for the sub!
@RockandrollNegro Жыл бұрын
The Gruen Precision was indeed Connery's personal watch. It was his "lucky" watch that he purchased with his first substantial payday, and first starring role, for _Darby O'Gill and the Little People_ in 1959. The watch was the "nicest one he could afford," and cost him 40 quid on Bond Street. While passing the newsstand, he saw an interesting looking paperback on the rack, and bought it to read in his hotel. It was Ian Fleming's "Dr. No," which ended up being his breakout role two years later. The Bond Street Gruen is now owned by his son, Jason Connery.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
That's very interesting I wish i'd know that for the video lol Cheers that's a fantastic bit of info much appreciated!
@cerij4242 Жыл бұрын
It must have been a huge coincidence that the future Bond bought his Gruen from Bond Street, and a wrist shot or two in Bond movies.
@stevezodiac57511 ай бұрын
Fascinating bonus information - I also had to check out a trailer for the 'Darby O'Gill and the Little People' film! Thank you Sir!
@smithwesson776510 ай бұрын
That's a great story. And people don't believe in coincidence...
@RichardFarmer-ol9qj9 ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to the next opportunity to watch the next story of the watch and interested in the story of watch manufacturers does and don't,s about the wright things to do if you sort it out by your self
@RyeOnHam Жыл бұрын
Would absolutely LOVE to see more strap making.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
I'll add some to the next video. Nice channel you have. I've always been fascinated by gunsmithing. Great stuff
@endy_fx Жыл бұрын
I wasn't expecting the strap making, but wow. It turned out beautifully. With this, the plating and the hairspring adjustment this was a project and a half. Great stuff all round. Very much a yes on more strap making, because if this was the result with tinfoil tools, I think everyone would appreciate seeing you working with your own kit
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thank you, filming the process makes it a lot harder as well lol this is my excuse for being a bit crap at getting my post done in a timely manner :D
@donnyboon28967 ай бұрын
I have decided that this is the best watchmaking channel. (Especially since the "Watch Repair Channel" makes so few videos. He's busy as a professional watchmaker.) May you do this happily for many years!
@Saving-Time7 ай бұрын
Mark is a far better watchmaker than me, so I'm glad you are enjoying my stuff. I'll be around for some time, I hope.
@mushtak1963 Жыл бұрын
Yes please, for the strap making
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know, glad you liked it.
@jeffreygoss8109 Жыл бұрын
@@Saving-Timedefinitely keep the strap making
@donnyboon28967 ай бұрын
@@Saving-Time- Never observed a strap being made. Agreed. Show more strap making.
@caseyschilling7337 Жыл бұрын
My husband found your channel while searching for watch repair videos. We really enjoy your videos! You have the best sense of humor!
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. All the best - David
@morgan97475 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Glad to see someone who has the patience to do such work.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Well, I do have to stop every now and again; it can get frustrating. Glad you enjoyed it.
@fvazquez64 Жыл бұрын
Love gruen watches. When I finsihed secondary school my grand father gave me one, that was 1976, and I'm still wearing it today... Thanks for the video and the memories...
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
You are most welcome. That's what I love about watches. I have my grandfather's Longines. If I could only keep one watch, it would be that one!
@aaron27094 ай бұрын
Loved seeing the strap.
@gparizek15611 ай бұрын
The watch looks great and so does the band.😊
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Thanks :)
@rogers531 Жыл бұрын
Hi John Green watch famous for the veri thin pocket watch. Nice job. All Bonded together
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Hi John, nice to see you around :) Hope you're keeping well!
@jcreek905511 ай бұрын
Loved the strap! Great. Another hobby.
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Thank you and at least leather work is relatively cheap lol
@michaeljekot959611 ай бұрын
Really liked the band making. Very cool.
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@syfre9506 Жыл бұрын
interesting, first time I see a tuto on how to make a watch strap, I was wondering about trying. Thanks
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Good luck, and I'm glad you found it of interest. :)
@TheSilentsniper1973 Жыл бұрын
so nice to see how you clean all the parts and then realize that they are really miniscule parts. wonderful to watch and hear what you are doing.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thank you. The scale of the parts can be very intimidating when you first start out. I'm glad you liked it.
@mullrump2 Жыл бұрын
Excellent!! More straps please.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
More to come! Thank you for the kind words
@lionelbonini659311 ай бұрын
Just wonderful!!!
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@anjkovo2138 Жыл бұрын
Lovely & very interesting presentation. I enjoyed that👍👍
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Many thanks. Glad you liked it.
@caseykernaghan78334 ай бұрын
Simple elegant I quite enjoyed the video. 👏
@michaelpaulos42011 ай бұрын
Wow!!! it's a beauty NOW! You gave us everything. Including the plating and macking a luxury strap! Thank you..❤🩹
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Glad you like it! And thank you for the kind words!
@michaelmoore91767 ай бұрын
Great presentation and British humor. Michael Moore
@Saving-Time7 ай бұрын
Cheers glad you liked it
@QMac-i6h23 күн бұрын
Loved the band making content awsom 👍🏻Hope we see more, great watch result too, lovely
@Saving-Time2 күн бұрын
Thanks for your kind comment. If you're interested in strap making, I started another channel recently that shows the process more in-depth which you might like: www.youtube.com/@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
@eddiejr5406 күн бұрын
David…well done…I really enjoy your videos…keep up the great work 👍
@tomtom987910 ай бұрын
Incredible hobby!! 😊
@Saving-Time10 ай бұрын
It really is! Thank you
@ashitanojoe694 ай бұрын
Great job and tutorial!! Congrats
@Saving-Time4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@amphibiousone7972Ай бұрын
Incredible restoration, that took much love. Impressive as always 🫡🤝
@dantyler6907 Жыл бұрын
Best watch cleaning channel of all! Great microscope imaging...
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 👍
@m.searay4629 Жыл бұрын
Glad I found this. Nice watch and strap. 👍
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! More strap making to come
@zelphx Жыл бұрын
As much as I was glued to the Gruen habilitation, I was over-the-moon with your watch strap! It looks very much like a baseball mitt (glove)… FANTASTIC.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
The look I was going for was the old vintage look, so a baseball mitt fits perfectly for the look I was aiming for, so thank you. I'm glad you liked it.
@danieljimenez5887 Жыл бұрын
Great to see a Gruen Precision on here as I am prepping to restore a Gruen Precision 25 Jewel Autowind! Microscope views are fantastic addition!
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Good luck! Gruen autos are fantastic. Appreciate you letting me know about the microscope. I'm never sure if i'm including to much or not. Glad you liked it!
@richardbell46611 ай бұрын
Great watch. Gruens are so smart. Love the strap. You gotta do more. Most watchmakers cannot do straps. This is a positive point of difference. Well done 👍
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Thank you! More straps on the way. Glad you enjoyed it.
@richardbell46611 ай бұрын
you're welcome@@Saving-Time
@andyoverall1951 Жыл бұрын
Never seen a strap made before, I enjoyed it, thanks. More please.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
More to come! thanks for letting me know.
@49txhunter11 ай бұрын
A great video I very much enjoyed it as well as the strap making.
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@bobnelson6093 Жыл бұрын
Love the simplicity of this video. Really liked the strap-making as well.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@frankbruno712211 ай бұрын
Such a wonderful job on this beauty. Thank you for sharing this with us. Frank in Colorado
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Many thanks! You are most welcome. Hello from Prague!
@OldBluzRulz Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the strap-making segment! ... More please.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Will do!
@FJuan5011 ай бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed the leather work with this. Please include more when you find it appropriate! Thank you for the video.
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
More to come! Thank you
@deebee390111 ай бұрын
Magnificent. Enjoyed every minute of the video. Please do more watch straps. I'd love to have the same watch. Cheers from Australia!
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words - Hello from Prague
@davidsneddon224211 ай бұрын
Like the delivery and the strap making. My first ST video and won't be my last. Excellent.
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! Thank you
@kevinkirkbride90625 ай бұрын
As a Gruen fan, I love the finished product! What a fantastic job. I would definitely like to see more instructional videos for the strap making and the plating! I have also been researching dial making/refinishing and am looking forward to trying that as well.
@Saving-Time5 ай бұрын
I made a dial from scratch in this video, if you are interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipKQloGanbN2pM0 I appreciate the kind words
@dragchute1 Жыл бұрын
I have to admit that the discovery of your channel was quite by accident. Regardless, I was memorized. Wonderful production value with well timed and interesting voice overs. I haven't worn a watch in 30 years but I would make an exception for your Gruen. Merci.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thank you; that's very nice of you to say.
@oak_meadow953310 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your expose and your strap work, thanks so very much😊!
@Saving-Time10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@ziodro3 ай бұрын
Awesome! The strap is absolutely gorgeous.
@Saving-Time3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ScottinWV-bg2ij11 ай бұрын
I'm bookmarking this one for the strap making section. Please include more!
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Will do!
@johnalbers46328 ай бұрын
Love your program, especially with the cometary. I also love the part, when you make the watch bands! Thanks
@Saving-Time8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know
@user-vu4de9ox6c7 ай бұрын
Parabéns pelo seu talento ❤ muito bom
@Saving-Time7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@FrenchieFrench155511 ай бұрын
Excellent video, thank you. I really enjoyed watching the strap making, beautiful work.
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! More on the way
@pemhoman1754 Жыл бұрын
Really like the strap making part of this video! More, yes please! 👍
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
More to come! Snake skin up next
@chriswilson3126 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed section of making the strap as well. Really interesting.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
No problem glad you found it interesting. Thanks for letting me know.
@matthewmctaff2022 Жыл бұрын
Just finish the video, strap making, what a bonus. Very nice job.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know :)
@smithwesson7765 Жыл бұрын
I have one of those in mint condition. Keeps perfect time and is nicely understated on the wrist.
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
They are really nice watches.
@smithwesson776510 ай бұрын
@@Saving-Time I would rather buy a nice vintage watch than any modern stuff. Some of the "bling" wrist clocks are just too much.
@rrcaniglia11 ай бұрын
I am very impressed with your practical approach to this.
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks for the kind words
@spyder238317 күн бұрын
Funny that you explain the keyless portion. I watched a vid on a pocket watch and the guy sevicing the movement talked about the keyless mechanism while actually using the key, lol.
@christopherm.200110 ай бұрын
I too watched New Yankee Workshop. Loved Norms creations, but hated his color choices. Couldn't stand the PAINTING he did with such fine wood craftsmanship. Believe it or not, YOUR the NYW of horology. Love the straps. Hand made GENUINE items! Your vids are AWESOME!!! Nicely done.
@Saving-Time10 ай бұрын
I own a biscuit joiner because of Norm, the least used tool in my workshop. I agree on the painting. Glad you enjoyed the straps ,the term handmade gets thrown around a bit to much these days. Thank you for the kind words.
@campervandetectorman5695 Жыл бұрын
Great work love the strap enjoyed the complete process start to finish quality
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers! Very nice to hear
@colincomposer11 ай бұрын
Two thumbs up for this sir! Great job, well done!
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@MrFelix002 Жыл бұрын
Great work like the watch strap
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 Appreciate you letting me know
@BenButler1 Жыл бұрын
Great strap for a great watch.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it
@local567 ай бұрын
Brilliant, enjoyed every minute. The Gruen close enough is very funny, love the strap as well.
@KRColson9 ай бұрын
Another great job! I enjoyed watching it very much. Thank you.
@tjdevans8542 Жыл бұрын
Please do more strap making!
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Will do thanks for letting me know!
@davidtebera4488 Жыл бұрын
A very good video and restoration. Adding the band creation makes it even better. Thanks for making your vidoes!
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Nice of you to let me know
@simonwood1461 Жыл бұрын
Great. Absolutely great. Loads of expertise and no BS.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
I save the BS for when the beer comes out lol Glad you liked it. Thank you
@dbl1db Жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Thank you 🙂
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I see you have some math content; good on you. People should know more math.
@wozzawarren10 ай бұрын
how amazing is this video! I enjoyed it and learned a lot! Thanks.
@Saving-Time10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@darenbyers42918 ай бұрын
I have lg box watches I don't wear, this video has given me new appreciation for the 3 early Gruen precision in that lot. Will look to see if 1 is the Bond watch.
@lightaspАй бұрын
Wow, very nice to see such good restoring work being done. What a nice team. Maybe I would have chosen some of the patina to be apparent? I loved the flipper machines too😊
@victormelgoza566518 күн бұрын
The strap making process was interesting to see. I haven’t seen someone else make their strap from scratch. I subscribed just because of that alone. Great work! I hope to see more of the awesome work you do. :)
@Saving-Time2 күн бұрын
Hi Victor, thanks for the sub and glad to hear you're enjoying the strap making process. If you haven't already seen it you might like my other channel Wasting-Time that goes into strapmaking more in-depth. www.youtube.com/@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
@michaelkeats1313 Жыл бұрын
A very enjoyable video. Loved the plating process and the strap making. More like this would be great. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! More on the way
@RobertTKlaus Жыл бұрын
Great repair, and I always enjoy watching leather work.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 Glad you liked it :)
@sog684111 ай бұрын
You just got a new subscriber. I’ve seen plenty of restoration videos but no one has made a strap. Nice job.
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub! Glad you enjoyed it
@robertgoidel466110 ай бұрын
Good job on this vintage GRUEN
@Saving-Time10 ай бұрын
Gruen mate it easy thanks for the kind words
@waerokinghuang8603 Жыл бұрын
Super DIY strap and restoration , excellent enlarged and clear video
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@alexbalfour604110 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful strap
@Saving-Time10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@camperp19510 ай бұрын
Wow,what an absolutely beautiful looking piece,the stripdown and rebuild was really fascinating!
@Saving-Time10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I love this watch!
@TheJiminiflix Жыл бұрын
Such a classic look.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Classic sums this up nicely i think :)
@TDIMAXDIESEL Жыл бұрын
Superb restoration and the bracelet is beautiful ! 😊🇨🇦
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Robin6512 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch. Simply beautiful.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
It really is! Gruen where fantastic back in the day!
@inglebybhoy3293 Жыл бұрын
That’s a great result. Beautiful. The strap is perfect for the Gruen. Thanks!
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@paulwheble840 Жыл бұрын
Great video, particularly enjoyed the strap-making, something different. Looking forward to the next one!
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍 I'll be including more strap making for sure.
@oilguygamer17445 ай бұрын
Very good and informative video. Thank you.
@Saving-Time5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@quieranpatricio Жыл бұрын
Positively stunning job.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sketchpalosotherchannel4 ай бұрын
Aw man, I have had one of these sitting in my bench for half a decade. Now after seeing this video Imma have to go fix it lol.
@aubreydrinkwater32368 ай бұрын
Very interesting, especially the strap making
@Saving-Time8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@767fresh10 ай бұрын
WOW! I'm extremely impressed with your video (first one for me) and all of the diverse operations that you covered. I loved the strap construction AND the electroplating. Please continue to send these "golden nuggets" along for our education. Thank you! 😄
@Saving-Time10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! New video just dropped on the channel do let me know what you think!
@weezilfreak2 ай бұрын
I picked up one almost completely like this one for $10. I bought it after watching this. Got it on Facebook marketplace. Previous owner had stretched the lugs and put on a wrong sized band. It does not say Swiss at the bottom. I am eventually going to get it restored. Does run and keeps time. Other difference is the hands are different.
@chopin6511 ай бұрын
Wow! You knocked it out of the park! Beautiful work. Yes. I enjoyed the leather work. Keep it up.
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@topgazza Жыл бұрын
Just had to subscribe. Wonderfully articulate and described in an interesting and suitably detailed way. Excellent stuff And a truly beautiful watch
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! Thank you very much for the kind words.
@davelowey307411 ай бұрын
For the barrel arbour, i use an easy lock sliding pin vice, works a treat.
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
I just ordered one! last week i was hoping it would work, so this comment makes me very happy thank you :)
@stephenmalone1673 Жыл бұрын
Well done. I truly enjoyed the leather work.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I'll include more of it.
@darrenfry4695 Жыл бұрын
I definitely would love to see you make more straps , . Thanks for sharing your awesome skill..cheers.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do! looks like it will be ostrich skin up next!
@darrenfry4695 Жыл бұрын
@@Saving-Timeawesome. Can't wait.
@lautrey6531 Жыл бұрын
Just wonderful. The leather work is so beautiful. By the way at 79 years old I remember when I was 15 or 14 years old watches with this style of face were the "in" thing, clean and very "modern"! Many thanks for the video.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thank you. This watch will always be a classic, in my opinion; it still looks fantastic 70 years later. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
@tgoldfisher Жыл бұрын
What a fun video to watch on my Saturday morning with a cup of coffee. You did a wonderful job with every aspect of the project and you are correct, the watch looks gorgeous!! Wear it in good health!!
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, very kind of you to say I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@ricardochaveste7367 Жыл бұрын
Greetings from St George Utah, Stunning piece Beutiful restoration my couple tea, I have several Gruen watches and I love them, I have enjoy them wearing them, especially the Gruen Curvex ,Beutiful history behind this underrated brand,in my humble opinion...until next time, also awesome leather band...looks incredible enjoy it....
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Gruen are very much underrated IMO love the Curvex hope to own one one day!
@williamddamonjr722311 ай бұрын
beautiful work i have an old elgin pocket watch
@Saving-Time11 ай бұрын
Love the old elgins great timepieces. Thank you for the kind words.
@fakenewsisthenews3542 Жыл бұрын
Great video and yes it was very interesting watching you build the watch, make the strap and cook dinner in the background all at the same time! Amazing. I can't do any of those things and you did all 3 at once!!
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, I can't leap tall building in a single bound yet but i'm trying lol Thanks for the kind words
@roberthagedorn290 Жыл бұрын
Great work on a beautiful watch.
@Saving-Time Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly
@francispalmer9737 Жыл бұрын
What an excellent job. The microscope really brings up the detail and the imperfections, scary. lol. Thank you Saving -Time.