Troubleshooting as a professional watchmaker - Part 1of2

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[@chrisjohnson4165]

I always give your videos a pre-emptive like.

[@otispotis47]

Love the "Fed Up"

[@trevorjenkins3934]

Kalle, I love you. 😮 You have made my journey as a hobbyist " watchmaker" so much easier, by watching your channel. Not only that, but you present it so well with your great personality. Thank you so much. My background is in engineering, started off as a tool maker, ended it in Quality Control in a business making prosthetic limbs. I'll miss the visual measuring machine with its 900 times, magnication. So useful. Trev

[@rienstouten6739]

I've seen maybe more than a hundred videos on watchmaking, and this is the first one that mentions testing the balance first. So logical. Thanks Kalle.

[@ChronoglideWatchmaking]

It makes so much sense once you see the structure of a process Rien. Thnx!

[@soundmindtv2911]

Yes!! This makes it click! (Or tick?) I also graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree, but I worked in industrial automation for 20+ years. Troubleshooting was a big part of it, and thank you thank you thank you, Sir, for showing me how the same methods are applied here. I'll tell my whole story one of these days, but I'm finally doing what I should have done in the first place, and you, Sir, are a HUGE help in helping me!

[@VierImageStudios]

Thank you for this.

[@kc9aop]

@Kalle I'm in the USA and I too started out pursuing an Electrical Engineering degree. I had a very similar experience as you. I went to a school with an affiliated research institute and a military presence for computing. The teachers were less than inspired. I discovered that many of them were actually research scientists that had grants tied to teaching at the university. I'm now enjoying horology as a hobby and frequently rely on your channel to help me learn. The low pressure of being a hobbyist allows me to fail (over and over) as I learn the art of restoring and servicing watches. Thank you for sharing your expertise on this channel.

[@whatsstefon]

Thank you for sharing this. I too come from an electronics background, in addition to motorcycle mechanic background. I’m teaching myself watch repair and service because I haven’t had any success in Australia. Therefore, this is extremely refreshing to see this.

[@ChronoglideWatchmaking]

Great to hear from you, keep up the good work!

[@martilam.gedvilas3757]

I am watchmaker more then 10 years. But all this is so uuzefull. Thek you for everithink.

[@ChronoglideWatchmaking]

My Pleasure Martila!

[@joshneill7695]

You're the Best Kalle! I love how you break things down and give clear explanations. Your passion is infectious and your sense of humour is very refreshing.. Great job my friend 😊👍

[@ChronoglideWatchmaking]

You really made my day Tony!

[@paulschumacker9901]

Another logical and informative analysis lesson. I’m still a novice, competent to disassemble, clean and reassemble a movement. I can replace a broken balance staff, and replace obviously broken parts. I don’t damage screw heads, and I have even repaired damaged hairsprings. But I’m still struggling to learn how to solve problems when a properly serviced movement still shows irregular movement, or low amplitude that isn’t caused by oil on the mainspring or magnetized parts. This video is a good lesson moving me forward - try to locate the problem to a specific sub-assembly. Please keep doing these, as I learn from every lesson!

[@helmuthrendl6560]

Thank you for this very interesting Videos. You are the Best

[@ChronoglideWatchmaking]

Thank you so much Helmuth!

[@roadshowautosports]

What? You barely know me and you don’t trust me? UNBELIEVABLE! So disrespectful!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂 S always, great video!

[@merccat67]

I’m so glad I’ve found your channel! I’m just starting out as a hobby and working on a broken pocket watch, a low jewel (7) AS1054 movement from Girard-Perregaux. After teardown, cleaning and a close look at everything, sure enough there’s a balance wheel issue (broken balance staff - jewel is ok). I have probably watched your balance staff video 3 times now but I don’t have the tools (stake set) or confidence to try that yet. Fortunately found a replacement wheel & staff that should be here soon and will be starting reassembly. Meanwhile I suspect I’ll be watching this video several more times. Thank you again for putting these out there. The pace and detail is fantastic!

[@ChronoglideWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for your support Ryan, good luck with the Girard-Perregaux!

[@Pindi44]

Some nice tips, thanks. I will now watch your other videos.

[@ChronoglideWatchmaking]

I can be addictive, be careful ;o)

[@RomanSchatzphoto]

You’re an excellent teacher. Love this series.

[@ChronoglideWatchmaking]

Thank you Roman, that is so kind!

[@bobrainy5324]

I am new to watchmaking and do it as a hobby on a budget . Is there a microscope you can recommend for me that won’t break the bank? Are there other forms of magnification besides eye loupes that allow for for general assembly where your face isn’t 2 inches from the movement’s that you can recommend or do you use a microscope for the entire assembly and oiling process? I see others assembling movements without there face so close and I don’t know what kind of magnifiers they are using. Thank you very much. I am intently watching all your videos and I greatly appreciate your videos.

[@deniss1473]

Thanks 👍

[@johnrogers2253]

I have one of those movements with the multi bridging and the the pallet fork with the hook on it... I have to pull it down and clean it. I have no case for it... the man I bought it of a man who said it was made by Julienne ? Somebody. In 1840's or so. It's a joy to see your work Kalle. 😎 Cool...

[@ChronoglideWatchmaking]

Sound great John, Thnx!

[@blenny47]

Thanks Kalle your a revelation and I for one will be changing they way I reassemble regards

[@ChronoglideWatchmaking]

This afternoon part 2, It will make life so much easier!

[@fabriziobuffoni4862]

Hello Kalle. Thanks for the explanations, I swear that I am taking notes. I have one question how yoy check the handshake on the balance wheel? many thanks in advance

[@ChronoglideWatchmaking]

Just lift it up slightly with an oiler, Fabrizio.

[@runelisether6256]

As always great tips and logical as well. Just been working on a Enicar cal 1010 and it will not run proper. I probably have to take it a part again and do it your way. Be sure that the balance is ok :) Thank you Kalle

[@ChronoglideWatchmaking]

More in Part 2 Rune! LOL

[@eugenerutenberg5281]

What can create a problem where the seconds hand is acting sparatic. During a 60sec circle it sometimes stops and then caches up and works normal, untill it does it again, few times every circle. It is omega cal 1002. I watched the gears under a microscope. the seconds hand gear s theeth have the same problem as the hand. It was happening even before i servised it.The difference is , the watch is working perfect now. I did not oil the seconds hand post. And i did not remove the canon pinion, as it seats on a center will. The watch is working perfect atherwise. I do not know how to fix it. May be to change gears. ??????????

[@Yodaman_Master]

Hi klaus where can I get technical data sheets for repair/ oiling / dismantling I looked on line but no joy also what are the most popular watch movements ie eta etc

[@ChronoglideWatchmaking]

Hi Richard, if you google the caliber, number and ".pdf" you might get lucky. Otherwise Cousins UK and Boley DE have a huge online library but you need a VAT number to join them. Good luck! Kalle