Who butchered this old Breitling...? 😫

[@janhanchenmichelsen2627]

Breitling ... a GOOD looking Breitling. So nice. Well done!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much, Jan!

[@Blitterbug]

Beautiful work, as always! I also dislike fussy dials, but this one's a classic smart watch (in the old sense). I'm always amazed how they managed this level of precision pre-CNC and CAD. Thanks for explaining the mechanism, it's still horrifyingly complex to me.

[@DaveMGmovies]

I can't think of a nicer way to spend a cold afternoon than learning about these wonderful old movements. Lovely stuff Stian.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much, Dave :)

[@jaredfrazier2163]

Thank you for keeping this art alive and so amazingly fun. Your patience and precision is so very inspiring. I enjoy your videos soooooo much. And as always your humor is fantastic when we all need a bit of happiness in these trying times. As far as using "perfume or cologne?" For such a manly and strong man.... I prefer to call it "stink pretty." 😀

[@VintageWatchServices]

Haha, that might indeed be the most accurate wording! 😂

[@bgdavenport]

My father used to use the same phrase, "stink pretty!"

[@Uriel-Septim.]

Haha Stink pretty, yeah why not, why use big words when a singularly unloquacious and dimunitive linguistic expression will satisfactorily accomplish the contemporary necessity.

[@hisstorymn]

An amazing on a beautiful watch. As a beginner, I am still nervous every time I handle a non shock protected balance. You do it with such ease, I am still in awe how experienced people handle them. I am working on an AS970 and maneuvering that little thing is a real pain.

[@michaelbedford8017]

Love your 'learn with a laugh' approach. Always a great show.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks a lot, Michael, that's very nice to hear :)

[@slapshot0074]

So calming,relaxing and enjoyable. Could watch all day. Not to mention the sense of humour. Love it.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Wow, thank you! 😊

[@kjgas6945]

Thank you Sir 👍🏻👍🏻🤠🤠

[@shawnchinnery663]

Really lovely to see the whole process, cheers

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much, Shawn :)

[@red75v67]

Great work Stian and of course your colleague Elma. That hammer looked rather like the one I use for roofing until you got your mits on it. Absolutely love the Premier dial!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks Howard! It's a very nice looking watch, much nicer in person than on camera 😍

[@red75v67]

@@VintageWatchServices I just got my old Seagull out, knowing it's a Chinese version of the Venus movement but comparing it to the Breitling, the similarities are quite startling. Thanks again, Howard

[@educarmar]

Wow - I am following your channel and have linked 2+2 together taking the pieces of info you release when you talk. I admire you, honestly, and appreciate the effort and drive you have to chase yet another career change and creating these videos. Wish you find peace and satisfaction this time. All the best!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much, that is very kind of you. If you have the opportunity to pursue your passion, you can count yourself very lucky, as I do :)

[@DashDrones]

Loved this, amazing camera work, editing and commentary. Hugely underrated channel.. 😎

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much! The channel has been growing very nicely the last few weeks, maybe it will become overrated 😉

[@DashDrones]

@@VintageWatchServices 💪🤞

[@milanchristi7939]

Wonderful display of precision watchmaking! I always enjoy all of your background information, too. Thank you!!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much, Milan 😁

[@markirvin2809]

Thanks for a great vid. Glad you are keeping 'em coming.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much, Mark! They will keep on coming 👍

[@angelherrera6820]

Beautiful watch and your work always astounds me. I always set some time aside to watch your channel. Keep up the great work. Cheers!

[@VintageWatchServices]

That's very cool to hear, Angel 😊

[@wildnature0.0]

Nice restoration! When you have tested the chronograph and increase the video speed ( that I was not aware of a fraction) I was just exclaiming NO! But all good :) when you mentioned the movie is fast forward :). So the balance wheel I associate it with the heart! And when is beating at the end of watch assembly - gives the beautiful feeling that is alive - amplified in the case of when, you buy an as told "dead watch" from a flee market and you wish to revive it.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks! And yes, the balance is indeed pretty much like the old ticker 😉

[@bgdavenport]

Very entertaining episode as you must have been in a very good mood. Your humor was in fine form!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks! 😁

[@adrianbirkett594]

Lovely job Stian, thanks for all that knowledge you give freely. Love the part when you put case and parts in cleaning solution in slow motion!, it's so soothing!. You have great skill level. Adrian 🍀

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much for that, Adrian :)

[@PatrickMcF]

".....it now fits more snuggly than before." Hope that helps. ❤Ty for your content.

[@steppoify]

I was especially happy to watch this video of the Breitling Premiere! I recently purchased a pink gold cased version of this very watch! I loved seeing the Venus movement dis-assembled and then put back together! My watch had been forgotten in a family's vacation home dresser drawer for several decades. My watch buddy of many years called me when he found it. I am a sucker for pink gold and complicated movements! Your commentary is so much fun in the face of all those gears and levers being put right!! Maybe you could work on a 1940s Rolex Bubble Back, or a Gallet Regulator sometime!!

[@VintageWatchServices]

That's very cool to hear and your watch sounds like a real find! I do try to get my hands on some interesting watches, so we'll see what comes around :)

[@Blitterbug]

Yeah, I too like rose gold, more so than classic gold which I often find too dressy

[@stevemoreno6241]

Wonderful video. Thanks again for sharing your videos. Big fan of Breitling. I've been wearing my Navitimer for the last few days after I changed the strap from the black leather version to the brown version. I'm really enjoying the way the brown strap and blue dial complement each other.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks Steve! A brown strap brings out the blue very nicely indeed 👍

[@ForestWoodworks]

Stian, the Rodico seems a different color than normal. Are there different kinds you use? I've noticed sometimes even a clean new piece will leave a smudge on the crystal if I use it for a final dust removal.

[@VintageWatchServices]

I mostly use the so-called Rodico Premium, which is grey. It leaves a bit less residue than the standard green one. And yes, Rodico leaves residue regardless, which is why a lot of watch brands actually ban it in their manufactures.

[@ForestWoodworks]

@@VintageWatchServices thanks for that, Stian. 💪

[@richardhaney7131]

How to get the steam off a Armitron wrest watch, I broke the crown off the stem.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Hello Richard, you would have to open the case and take the stem out, I think. From what I know, these aren't expensive watches, so you might be better off just getting a new one?

[@HeXeeeRaven]

It's a very beautiful watch and very lucky to have been well taken care of.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much :)

[@kswaminathan5439]

Enjoyed this video non stop. Superb craftsmanship. Oh! the day when I would be doing such vintage watches. Will it remain a pipe dream? Only time will tell. In the meantime you are educating and encouraging those who want to excel in this profession. Three cheers Stian. May God bless you and your family.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much, K and best wishes back 😊

[@jimmysplit7729]

A job well done! I enjoyed your skilled work and your humour 👏🏻 Thank you

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks a lot, Jimmy :)

[@De4thInc4rn4te16]

really like this early chrono Stian, nice work as usual on the service and the video/presentation!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Much appreciated, thanks!

[@RalfyCustoms]

Fantastic Stian, thoroughly enjoyed revisiting this video

[@UhtredRagnarsson1949]

The build of these watches is just astounding. It is quite easy to see as to why they are so expensive, amazing.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Indeed, the quality of vintage watches is just so much better than today's....

[@boydsargeant7496]

Many thanks Stian, great job. Interesting that the hammer and spring allowed for the work you did on the hammer given that you removed material. I also assume that building up experience on what are original parts and what aren’t, I might not have spotted the incorrect spring. Keep the good work up! Ta ta.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Hello Boyd, I removed very little material and there is a bit of leeway in the mechanism. I didn't really inspect the beak of the hammer where it interacts with the column wheel in detail since it worked, but it might be that the former guy adjusted it to engage deeper.

[@davelowey3074]

Excellent Stian really enjoyed that, the watch was pretty nice too, lovely telephone minute counter sub dial, very nice, great video very detailed disassembly and rebuild, Thank you Stian. 👍

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks for watching it, Dave!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Hi great videos as always. Can you give me the reference of the stick you use to clean the pivot and the tweezer to tighten the main spring? Thank you

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much! The stick I use is called Eveflex and you should be able to find it at most material houses. The pliers I bought from CousinsUK: www.cousinsuk.com/product/round-concave-jaw-pliers

[@deeman1643]

Great vid. Breitling reintroduced the Premier in the 1990s.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks! Yep, they did but the original one is still the nicest 😉

[@deeman1643]

I agree the original looked the best

[@albertmeyer8983]

Fantastic work! Very well done. No easy job!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much, Albert :)

[@madmanmechanic8847]

Having a crappy, day your sense of humor made me laugh .Love the video and the restoration. I look at this and think how in the hell does he remember to put all those pieces back together? Thank you

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks a lot, Roger! After a while you understand the function of the parts and then it's much easier to put them back. And having the tech sheet and the video also helps 😉

[@madmanmechanic8847]

@@VintageWatchServices These watch videos are very mesmerizing for me. I sure hope I can do this some day. Thanks for posting and you are welcome @

[@Uriel-Septim.]

I was thinking the same, how do he remember, but I guess he film it or somthing.

[@madmanmechanic8847]

@@Uriel-Septim. My dream is to learn clock making first and then move into pocket watches and then to watches. I really want to pick up old Rollex's and restore them that is my dream . I look at these videos and think how in the hell do they put them back together? I do Marine repair for a living and these movements boggle my mind

[@Uriel-Septim.]

Just got your channel randomly recommended by KZbin and I find it intriguing, I myself is a metal worker (in Denmark it is a 4 year education) and I build machines for the medical and textile industry, with tolerances on 2 tenths of a millimeter, but it seems to be hugh when it comes to watches After a few of your videos, I came to think about my father and grandfather´s old watches and I had to go and look for them and 20 minuts later I am now sitting with them in front of me, a Atlantic Automatic 25 jewles incabloc and a Zenith Medaille d'or geneve 1896 ancre 15 rubis pocket watch and after winding them up they both tick ahead nicely (after years and years in a box in the closed) and opening the pocket watch back, it look in pristine condition, the out side look like silver (0,800) and could use a polish though.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Hello Rubim, it's very cool to hear you looked up father's and grandfather's watches after viewing that channel and that they are still running :) Mechanical watches are little machine wonders and it's fascinating how they start ticking after years in a box!

[@KRColson]

You always brighten my day with your excellent, informative and humorous videos! Keep up the great sledge hammer work outs! Cheers!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much, Kevin, that's truly nice to hear 😊

[@durexjim]

your attention to detail is amazing would love you to service my watches

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much! I unfortunately do not take on servicing jobs, the watches I service on the channel are almost exclusively watches I have bought to resell after repair and service :)

[@durexjim]

@@VintageWatchServices thank you for your reply love watching your content keep them coming

[@pablorosales1149]

Congratulations for your knowledge and know-how!! (A Swiss from Spain!)

[@udodavid]

Hi Fantastic work. It's a pleasure to see your videos, and the beautiful machines you work on. I have a watch very similar to this one that is in perhaps even worse condition. I would like to know if I can send you to evaluate if there are conditions for him to live again.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Hello David, thanks for your confidence in me! I don't really have the time to take on servicing jobs, I'm afraid, the watches I work on here on the channel are almost exclusively watches I have bought in order to resell after repair/service. What I'd suggest is that you google vintage watches in your area and then check the reviews. That should help you find a good watchmaker.

[@udodavid]

@@VintageWatchServices Thanks for the reply and keep up the good work.

[@donnyboon2896]

Yay! Another Stian video! 🇸🇯🇺🇸🇸🇯🇺🇸 Beautiful watch and beautiful work!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Weeeeee!!! Thanks Donny 😁

[@ssnoc]

You are a real pro - How you remember where all those parts go and the way they work …. very impressive 👍

[@ricky6019]

greatest watchmaker I’ve ever seen onto the web…great job, as usual

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks Ricky! I'd say there are much better watchmakers than me on the web though 😉

[@fulvioplatania3091]

@@VintageWatchServices until now NU, but it's my poor opinion...pity you don't repair some of mine...eheheheh

[@jurivlk5433]

There would be a lot more to say about these movements, like how to set the levers with the eccentric screws, which I still consider to be difficult, or the role of the Breguet Spiral etc. But nice job with good video, sometimes a little shortly cut. But one of the better channels and one with expertise!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Oh yes, there's lots more that could be said, but then the video would be hours long 😉

[@johngentile6814]

I have 2 old breitling chronomats from the 1940-50's so this was fun for me to watch

[@VintageWatchServices]

Wow, very nice!

[@tiberiuvincze8288]

Hello Stian, very nice movement ! and some great tips there, I saw that you have a new twezeer!! And curved! thank you!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Hello Tiberiu, I've been using these tweezers for a few years now 😉

[@MrLukealbanese]

Marvellous work Stian!!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much, Luke!

[@douro20]

I have an old Sears stopwatch- actually a rebadged Heuer Trackmaster- which has a half-minute dial and it turns out that just a tiny bit past the 15 second mark is where it is the hardest for it to reset.

[@VintageWatchServices]

🤔 Interesting. There might be some irregularities on the surface of one of the heart shaped cams.

[@magintysmaw]

Very satisfying watching your work

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks, that's very nice to hear :)

[@RalonsoF1]

What a timeless beauty this watch is!

[@VintageWatchServices]

👍

[@sitandfish]

I think a lot of those parts for the complications could be used for a Rorschach test. Strange shapes. Strange and disturbing shapes. Although one did look like a ducky. 🤔 Really nice old chrono.

[@VintageWatchServices]

😂 Thanks!

[@5153flash]

Its interesting to watch you work on these things. Im not sure why? lol I watched you put a pin in a new mainspring in another video. And it was filmed under magnification. When shown at normal,,it was so small I couldnt believe it!!!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much! These things can get pretty small indeed! 💪

[@ronaldlinkenhoker5705]

I like the term keyless works🙂

[@VintageWatchServices]

😁👍

[@martinlouden9005]

Another great restoration Stian. And such a classy looking watch, unlike Breitling's modern "bling"

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks Martin! I certainly prefer the old ones also :)

[@ysakgul]

Do all good watchmakers have to be funny and philosophically deep? This is the fifth watchmaker channel I am subscribing, and I don't even own a mechanical watch, I am not interested in wearing them. For some reason, I like listening to these people doing their work.

[@VintageWatchServices]

That is completely awesome to hear, Yusuf! I think there is something about working with these tiny mechanisms that kind of transports you into "the zone", where you relax and time flows :)

[@petarmoskov2321]

Loved seeing this , thank you! Im curious to know if the material taken off of the hammer in the repair and polishing of it was enough to cause other parts to interact abnormally since everything is so precision fit... Regardless, well done Stian.

[@F4TB4Z]

i have the same watch from my grandfather i wish i could repare it at least i ve thé inside nice work!

[@VintageWatchServices]

It's a very nice watch!

[@bojidarvasilev8854]

chronographs are a trademark of Breitling, a very stylish watch. Good job 👍👍

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks Bojidar! Breitlings are indeed closely associated with chronographs, having made several innovations including of course the two pusher chronograph :)

[@mikenorris5739]

I noticed that you needed to adjust the regulator almost fully to the slow end. Is there anything you learn about the movement from that? I'm curious about whether it is a sign of too light a balance or perhaps too strong a hairspring?

[@VintageWatchServices]

That question shows a very deep knowledge, Mike! Ideally you would indeed like the regulator to be in a neutral position (in the middle), but for these old movements the regulator is in one piece, meaning it will basically never be in the neutral position. If you really wanted to center it, you would need to adjust the length of the hairspring or re-stud it, and that is extremely delicate work that you really want to avoid...

[@mikenorris5739]

@@VintageWatchServices Thank you for the reply, and the kind words. I'm a KZbin educated amateur, so I have people such as yourself to thank. I haven't yet attempted to re-stud a hairspring, but I do try to use curved brass tweezers for everything now !

[@bullnose01]

Stian, your fine fiddly work never ceases to amaze. To achieve such a balance between exquisite craftsmanship and feral strength is a true rarity. Stay well. 😉

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much, Bullnose :) 😁

[@petercampbell3828]

Beautiful movement and great save on the hammer. Did the reshaping and polishing change the overall length and necessitate the adjustments of the cam?

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks Peter and I see you know your chronographs :) I was prepared to adjust the beak of the hammer a little bit but it wasn't necessary. I did have to tighten up the hammer post a bit, but didn't show that in the video. It's simply screwed into the mainplate, so it's not a big difficulty but you don't want to make marks on it.

[@rodd555]

enjoyed the commentary . good work 🕠🔨💪🙂

[@maestromecanico597]

Basic servicing is satisfying. But troubleshooting (and deducing what the last chap screwed up) is fascinating.

[@VintageWatchServices]

It makes a difference for sure, and it's more fun also 😁

[@maestromecanico597]

@@VintageWatchServices Yes, it is more fun...after 30+ years of learning one's craft to such an extent one can properly identify the challenges and know the solutions.

[@jurivlk5433]

Just to tease you: I have a watchmaker friend that is so fanatic that he replaces the metal bearings (like here on the center wheel) by stone bearings! Even Rolex had metal bearings that wore out in the 50s and my friend does replace them, making better than original Rolex's. Crazy guy!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Hello Juri, if properly done, that is indeed an improvement of the watch, but it also makes it non-original, and that's why I don't do that unless the bridge is so worn it's the only option. If the bridges are marked 17 jewels and there are 19 in it, that would feel off to me as a purist.

[@ygrbooks]

A gorgeous video on a very beautiful watch. And as always, your jokes were much appreciated as was your comment on the Breitling-Bently collaboration: hideous products that become utterly insignificant when compared to this classy watch.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks! And the Breitling for Bentley series really is hideous in my view...

[@ygrbooks]

@@VintageWatchServices I have always thought that all Scandinavian men have a huge hammers (think of Thor) with which to solve problems - and you always prove me right time and time again - thanks.

[@billschipper1718]

Beautiful watch. Great job 👌

[@boydsargeant7496]

Stian, can demagnetising a watch cause issues sometimes? Recently I did after servicing and on my Time grapher it was all over the place, no straight line, almost impossible to get a signal, but before I de magnetised it, it was ok. Now I’m unsure what to do? Any advice? Also I’ve found demagnetise made a watch run fast, how can that be?

[@VintageWatchServices]

Ideally the watch shouldn't run when you demagnetize it, but if your watch had become magnetized you need to simply demagnetize it again... Those cheap blue ones with the red button work fine for "soaking" the movement. You can either move it slowly across the device or lift it slowly straight up 50 cm while the device is on.

[@boydsargeant7496]

Thanks Stian on both your comments back. If you demagnetise with the movement running can it cause issues?

[@georgeliquor2931]

A joy to watch, did you get a chance to look at the Seagull version of the 175 yet, i would be very interested in your critique of that movement

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks George! I haven't yet gotten hold of a Seagull but I'll try to do so in not too long 👍

[@AlbLoHe]

Beautiful movement… great video as usual …. Keep it up!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks a lot, Alberto 😊

[@ronl7131]

Beautiful timepiece; nice restoration.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks a lot, Ron! 👍

[@cajetano2011]

Lol 14:13 , nice video sir and big thumbs up!

[@VintageWatchServices]

😂👍Thanks!

[@AdlerGordon]

Very nice work! Much more professional and precise than some other KZbinrs out there, methinks. "Stian's Hammer" is making a regular appearance now, which I appreciate. Must be the Viking heritage - there's no problem that can't be solved with a war hammer. The Seagull 1963 comes to mind at once, of course, and I'd love to hear your opinion (one of these days, as you promised to Randy). Also, have you noticed the similarity between the dials (i.e. this Breitling and the Seagull 1963)? The champagne coloured watch face, the red seconds hand, the font of the numerals, the lack of lume... And I will not chide you for not using any Ziffernblattwiederherstellungsflüssigkeit. (Even if the dial could have done with a tiny bit of cleaning up, don't you think?) I enjoyed the video, as always!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks Gordon! It might very well be that the Seagull borrowed some design ideas from this one as well. There isn't actually much that can be done with this dial, as all of the dirt is embedded in the varnish, meaning that if you rub it, the varnish will be gone and the dial will look horribly. Refinishing it goes against my beliefs when the dial is still so nice with the original golden numerals fully intact. And it looks very nice in person :)

[@joeskeptical4762]

*If only Breitling produced something today similar to this beauty, it would sell like fresh, warm bread. GREAT VIDEO, AS ALWAYS.* 🥖

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much, Joe! Their re-released Premier looks nice I think but the original one still looks nicer 😉

[@jwoodyr1]

Thanks for another great video, Stian! I asked once before but I can't find your reply .... which grit Eveflex pin polisher do you use to clean pivots? Thanks again!!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks Woody! I use the finest one, but the second finest should also be fine

[@jwoodyr1]

@@VintageWatchServices Thank you very much!!

[@aau240]

Amazing work, not to mention the hilarious sense of humour. Hello from Australia, I I have a Breitling 747960/1188 id like you to service, is that possible?

[@VintageWatchServices]

Hello, thanks for watching! I'm extremely overloaded and don't really have time to take on any servicing jobs at the moment, but if you send me some photos of the watch to [e-mail] I'll have a look and can give you a definite answer

[@briancarruthers1738]

What stick do you use for cleaning the pivots?

[@VintageWatchServices]

Hello Brian, I use an EVE Flex stick fit into a pin vice. There are various grits and I mostly use the finest one.

[@briancarruthers1738]

@@VintageWatchServices Thanks for that, up to now i've just used pith or rodico, will give the eveflex sticks a go

[@borisbuliak3626]

Thanks for the info AND the fact that no elevator music was used during this production. 👍 hope your kid also inherits your sense of humor, not your perfume. Cheers 🍻

[@VintageWatchServices]

I hope so too! 😂

[@DavidSmith-1951]

Do you enter a service date inside the case when you service a watch like this?

[@VintageWatchServices]

Nope, in my opinion that's unnecessary and deliberate damage, given that we have much better ways of record keeping nowadays.

[@randyallen2771]

Nice looking watch Stian. I enjoy your “micro machining” operations and explanations as part of the service. Is this the same movement the Chinese are using in their Air Force chronograph? Any thoughts on how the chronograph hammers got so distorted? Judging from the colors showing on the piece, some care had been taken in it’s heat treatment. Look forward to next week. 🙂

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks Randy! It's not entirely the same, but the Seagull 1963 is indeed based on this movement. I hope to get my hands on the Chinese watch one day to compare them 👍

[@douro20]

The ST19 movement used in the Seagull 1963 is based on the Venus 175 but has a few extra jewels in the train- it's actually a 19-jewel movement. It's actually a nicely made movement.

[@randyallen2771]

@@douro20 That Seagull is a nice looking little watch that has tempted me before but I sure about the quality and materials given the price, as I recall they aren’t much more expensive then a new Moon Swatch….. for a column wheel chronograph.

[@ruggsterify]

@@randyallen2771 I bought a Seagull a year or two ago and it's a little jewel. I opted for the sapphire dial crystal and display case back and I think I paid roughly $400 for it. don't think I'll ever sell it.

[@acsiii110]

Those pusher springs are brilliantly simple

[@carlrees5574]

Ah great stuff! the beat error improved once it was serviced from at the start, did you adjust it when you cleaned the balance jewel or did just the service provide a better result? looking forward to the next one!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks Carl! No, I didn't adjust the beat error, it improved after the service :)

[@pierresjostrom2928]

My breitling crosswind utc special is in desperate need of a service, i inherited the watch from my father about 18 years ago, and it is in pretty rough condition. I got a new crystal for it, and some other parts. I’ve been servicing a few watches before, but nothing ”expensive”, do you have any advice for me? Is there something i should pay more attention to? You can answer me in swedish if you like. I really like your channel, it gives me peace when i watch you give these watches a new life.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Tjenare Pierre, takk for at du følger kanalen min! Jeg antar at uret ditt har Breitlings B44, som er et modulært urverk basert på ETA 2894. Du kan se på siden av uret: hvis pusherne ikke er i en rett linje er det en modul. B44 er et urverk du ikke bør forsøke å service, du trenger spesielle verktøy for det. Det er et urverk jeg ikke vil jobbe med selv 😉

[@bnghjtyu767]

So cleanliness is important does that mean that you have a clean room you work in? I've wondered about that, hairs dandruff that type of thing, oil from your fingers if you touch apart without having your rubber glovetips on.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Hi Mike, I have a clean-ish room 😉 A proper clean room is a bit overkill for an independent watchmaker and only something you really find in specialized assembly departments. Most workshops simply try to keep it clean and tidy.

[@bnghjtyu767]

@@VintageWatchServices at a company I used to work for we design and built a clean room for assembly and it had positive pressure and electrostatic filters it was pretty cool I guess it would be overkill for this these old watches.

[@jrrivas2]

Can you tell more about a landeron movement being a breitling?

[@VintageWatchServices]

Hello, thanks for watching! I'm not sure I fully understand your question? Breitling did use Landeron movements in some watches.

[@jesuspp5157]

How many parts (screws and all) in a watch like this?

[@VintageWatchServices]

About 100. So just enough 😉

[@ricarthur1]

where do you get all the tools

[@VintageWatchServices]

From material houses, eBay and the like :) It takes a long time to build up and it's very expensive, so unless you're going to work on a lit of watches or if you have lots of money I'd advise to only get the most necessary ones.

[@gromit1996]

So... Arnie stole one of his signature lines from the watch industry? "Get to the chopper!" was "Get to the chapter ring!?" Another eye opening video. I use perfume daily, and have a few dozen, but I get what you mean about watch oils/lubrication being super expensive!

[@VintageWatchServices]

You got that right, Clay! 😂

[@The_Angry_BeEconomist]

can a quartz watch be fitted with a spring powered caliber?

[@elund408]

its possible, but you would likely have to do it yourself and depending on the watch and movement it might take a lot of machine work to make it fit,

[@VintageWatchServices]

Theoretically yes, practically no. You would need to find a mechanical movement with the same dimensions and crown position and with the same position for the dial feet. That will be very difficult to find and honestly not worth it.

[@MrKenny777]

Amazingly intricate work. That little double ended spring scares me! Much easier to skin a cat.

[@VintageWatchServices]

I think the cat might disagree with you and prove its point quite decisively.

[@bigbob1699]

I love to see watch faces that really tell time .

[@VintageWatchServices]

This is a very nice one :)

[@stephenhester9804]

An elegant Breitling, something I never believed I'd see.

[@VintageWatchServices]

😁 This is indeed probably the most elegant one.

[@valdachef]

Beautiful work

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thank you so much 😀

[@pipodorologio1648]

Lovely vintage one again...looks like this movement is mistreated...a lot of scratches on the bridges and mainplate besides the hammered hammers and engravings in the caseback...wondering why nobody got the scratches off the movement, if I was the owner, I would have appreciated that.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks Rich! There isn't that much that can be done to a scratched part other than replacing it, and the owner also wouldn't normally see the marks. Especially before cameraphones the owner would likely be happily oblivious about any marks :)

[@MrAlan0151]

Enjoyed this a lot, many thanks.

[@robertoneill8604]

I have a watch very very similar and have know idea where to get it serviced or valued

[@VintageWatchServices]

Hello Robert, it's not a very complicated watch, so if you google vintage watches in your area and look at the reviews, you should be able to find someone to help you :)

[@robertoneill8604]

@@VintageWatchServices thanks for the help and information Cheers

[@marcos2606]

Love the Norwegian humour! But how do you remember where to put back all those fiddly screws!? :)

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks! 😁 I put most of the chronograph screws back in their hole and for the base movement it's actually not so complicated once you've done it a few times.

[@Matt-uj6jm]

Have subscribed and am now binge watching thank you 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@catfishgray3696]

THEON, GREAT JOB, GREAT VIDEO...

[@clivewiddall3430]

Another great video masterclass from a master watchmaker.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much, Clive 😊

[@johnfilmore7638]

Does Breitling use an ETA or Pojour movement, or another?

[@VintageWatchServices]

Breitling used various high grade third party movements until just a few years back, when they made their first in-house one.