In this video, I will be restoring a vintage CYMA watch movement from the late 1960s. This watch was a reward for the long service provided by my stepfather's dad in 1969 from the company he worked for. It had an odd issue that caused it to wind stiffly, perform poorly, and run for a short amount of time. I will be going through the process of cleaning and lubricating the movement components, and I will also be tracking down and repairing the fault. I will be showing you the before and after results. Although this video is provided for entertainment, I hope that you learn something from it. Enjoy!
@jz9189 Жыл бұрын
Been a minute. Nice to see you again sir!
@da___man Жыл бұрын
Wish you would have shown the fix you did to the barrel arbor since that was the key issue with amplitude being so low.
@michaeldimmitt2188 Жыл бұрын
@@da___man Yes please. And what was the jewelers tool and how do you use it?
@bigscotty3522 Жыл бұрын
Any interest in repairing a sekonda watch which runs then stops. New battery fitted, local watch repair can't repair and has come back from sekonda saying model obsolete so can't repair?
@stetsonsteve Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back on your channel, your content has been greatly missed.
@rossjackson3670 Жыл бұрын
So pleased to see you once again on the 'tube'. As part of your entourage it is good to continue learning. Have a good New Year.
@robincornish1769 Жыл бұрын
Lovely watch, expertly diagnosed and restored, as ever. Did you notice, I think, the hour wheel dial washer was upside-down when dissembling? It took me a while to reason which way they should be 'up' when I started, so always take notice. Or does it not really matter that much? Now that I have understood, I think that it does.
@MrLukealbanese Жыл бұрын
\great to see you back Mark!! Master at work..
@HPayne1650 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back at it. Cheers!
@joanramirez4523 Жыл бұрын
The best watch repair content is back! 👏👏👏 Glad to see you posting again.
@martinlouden9005 Жыл бұрын
Great to see you back Mark. Yours are among the very few videos that I never hit the fast forward button! Most enjoyable.
@alaindrolet_atlt_2019 Жыл бұрын
So happy to see your work on KZbin again. Absolutely interesting video, image, comments and explanation are perfect. You are the best for me, I will begin my third session next month so happy that you are a large part of my success !! Best regard Mark from Canada !
@jerrysanchez5453 Жыл бұрын
Honestly I'm very impressed with how beautiful that movement is.maybe it's it's camera angle or lighting but it's stunning
@MexicoBeachFloridaLiving Жыл бұрын
There is beauty in simplicity.
@spidiq8 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful movement and an interesting balance shock system. Great video as ever.
@billmason2785 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for being back....My ♥ ♥ heart is singing
@wbfaulk Жыл бұрын
What an unusually attractive unadorned movement. It reminds me of mid-century modern electronics gear: simple, but high-quality materials put together without adornment, letting the function define the form. It just exudes a confidence in engineering: let the device speak for itself. Nice to see you back!
@MyRetroWatches Жыл бұрын
The king is back. Long love the king! Mate that was a masterclass. Great use of graphics, nice new Timegrapher system. Perfect camera angles and lighting. You have taken it up a level in my opinion which just shows all of us other watch repair channels who’s the boss. Pleased your back too!
@WatchRepairChannel Жыл бұрын
Cheers Mike - very kind words 🙏
@paulschumacker9901 Жыл бұрын
It’s so great to see a new video from Mark, to whom I owe many thanks for getting me involved in this wonderful hobby. It’s been a while since the last one, and it seems like his voice has changed, but maybe it’s just the audio adjustment. Regarding the interesting story of this CYMA, I’ve learned that every vintage watch I work on comes with its own history of service and repair, bringing the ghosts of the past into the diagnosis and repair realm. Bravo!
@PMS19505 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Of special interest as I still have my 1966 Cyma Watersport, which continues to provide excellent service and keeps superb time. Having had one service, I think I should be kind and treat it to a clean and general inspection.
@Enishidono Жыл бұрын
I wish I had your knowledge, patience, skill, memorization and access to all those wonderful tools.
@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you back on YT Mark. That is a lovely watch with a heap of family history. Good to see it fixed up for a few more years.
@gryfandjane Жыл бұрын
That’s quite a lovely movement, isn’t it? Simple but elegant. Thanks for another excellent repair! Much appreciated, as always.
@cristobalosuna3106 Жыл бұрын
Such quality videos are a joy to watch
@stillededge Жыл бұрын
Gracefully made movement & service! 👍👍
@MILITAWATCH Жыл бұрын
great you are back!
@Looey Жыл бұрын
WOW - What a difference in the crowns' knurling ! Not an Incabloc lyre shaped piece, but another anti-shock method...Thank you very much. I have a great time watching these videos.
@fqed Жыл бұрын
I don't own a watch, I don't care about watches or watch repair, but somehow I always find myself on this channel. The care you put into these repairs is immense and every video is well filmed and instructional. Thanks for your hard work.
@MexicoBeachFloridaLiving Жыл бұрын
I just fiddled around of a day with an unexplained low amplitude...It was a slightly bent barrel bridge from over tightening the arbor screw. After a slight adjustment the watch ran much better...Good to see you here, Mark.
@savariaxa11 ай бұрын
I have a Cyma 586 K from 1952 serviced by my local watchmaker last year he said these are one of the best hand wind movements ever made runs chronometer standard and 71 years old that’s very impressive ! Great service !
@jozsefizsak Жыл бұрын
It's great to see you here again.
@moofdoggmike Жыл бұрын
Where you been? Miss your regular content on the tube.. look forward to more and have a good one.
@funkykoval2099 Жыл бұрын
Another nice piece is in service again!!!
@ajbones4207 Жыл бұрын
Good God! Mark, is that you? It's been a while my good sir. You are sorely missed. Hoping you and your family are in good health and spirits. Now with my hot cup of Earl Grey I can enjoy and relax while I throw my lady friend out of my house and enjoy, you're vid in peace. Cheers!
@dennisallport5704 Жыл бұрын
Ahhh, very nice to hear your expert voice again. Hope all is well! That's an interesting lower balance jewel shock spring/lever!
@Starlord85 Жыл бұрын
More videos please . Really missed them
@juliancitomercurio8982 Жыл бұрын
Lovely Cyma 484. I am working on a 586K now, also very beautiful simple movement, very similar. Congrats!!
@andre-dx4yw Жыл бұрын
Enrolled on your coarse have completed the first 2 coarses and just stripped down and serviced my first seagull 2824 movement following your eta2824 video. i left out the date wheel components as i dont have that function on my watch. really pleased although no timegrapher yet i have decent screwdrivers and tweezers, mobius oils and grease but my movement holder is aweful. thankyou for all the great info and advice. Really enjoying the experience
@TomTom-up1kz Жыл бұрын
Nice to see you again and very good job 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@drewbrown9678 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another video. I know you have been busy, but it is nice to see new content.
@citizaniac149 Жыл бұрын
The master is back! 🙃
@risingtoneofthemojo Жыл бұрын
The owner has great taste. I love my old Cyma they are some of my favorite watches and like this one the movement in mine is also a beautiful one
@speenlmar9575 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back, I started watching restoration videos with your educational clips. Needless to say you are a true master of your trade.
@panoscharos983 Жыл бұрын
Sentimentaly... carefull... congratulations... regards from Athens Greece...
@Al-po2oh Жыл бұрын
Great to see you again Mark. Cheers
@msmalmasri2680 Жыл бұрын
From the desert of Algeria, I offer you a thousand thanks. We have learned a lot from you. I wish you good health and progress
@stanleyreynolds7800 Жыл бұрын
What incredibly steady hands you have. I'll bet you've had some very happy girl friends.
@AstonColey Жыл бұрын
Brilliant Mark. And the diagnosis on the barrel bridge truly inspiring. I would never of thought of that. One t o watch out for.
@aflatminor Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful old watch and expertly serviced/repaired! I have a couple of Cymas that were fine when I bought them many years ago but now have problems!, Both are Cyma Navystars but one is centre seconds and the other is a sub second as yours! Actually, I think I have another even older Cyma although I haven't seen it in years!!
@tomholloway7566 Жыл бұрын
Always great to see another video from you Mark. Maybe you should think of creating a course “video technique for watchmakers “. While your videos have always been very good the clarity and lighting on the past couple and this one are just orders of magnitude better than any others I have seen. Thank you again.
@tiberiuvincze8288 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back, so nice movement and what a shock spring !!!, some very nice tech solutions in this caliber! Thank you you for sharing this!
@MrFredrictai Жыл бұрын
so happy to see the Watch Repair Channel logo shows up again!!!
@martinlloyd7563 Жыл бұрын
Lovely repair and service.
@MotoEPhil Жыл бұрын
Best of luck in the new year Mark!
@cleitonwille Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to hear you back! Thank you for all the knowledge you have provided me.
@awdturbopowah773 Жыл бұрын
Really happy to see a new video from you Mark! I am really curious what analyzer software you are using though. That interface is terrific for videos! Thanks as always for the terrific lesson sir 👍.
@melody3741 Жыл бұрын
Swiss movements in the 60’s that are beveled and plated are some of the prettiest ever.
@dsb1763 Жыл бұрын
I would have kept the original crown. But that is just me. Great job Mark and enjoyable video.
@davelowey3074 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, that was fun, i haven't been inside a Cyma as yet they look a little different on the balance cap jewels the spring mainly, but i will hopefully, great video mate. Dave from UK
@sjurgabriel Жыл бұрын
What a pleasure it is to see you at work again :-) A lovely, clean movement design!
@cashau2965 Жыл бұрын
...nice...you're always THE master... 👏👍
@amandagelien9612 Жыл бұрын
It is always a pleasure to see a pro at work 😀
@100amps Жыл бұрын
What a pleasant surprise. Nice watch, and as always, nice work. Thanks!
@OldProgers Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back!
@chungalunga18 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another video. I would be happy to visit your course for learning about clocks, but the problem is that there is no option (with untertitel) to translate English into other languages (German for me, I also write you Emails but I didn't get an answer) because it is the same on Yt. I watch your videos. If you would have done that, I am sure that there would have been many more people who would have come. It's nice that you are here again and to teach us something new.
@eatpeach2355 Жыл бұрын
You're back🎉
@chrisc475 Жыл бұрын
Yay! Welcome back Mark!
@michaelkeats1313 Жыл бұрын
Great service and great video work 👍
@williamjames9515 Жыл бұрын
Excellent camera work. Enjoyed the video.
@Louen_Leoncoeur Жыл бұрын
soooooo looooooong time not seeing your vidio sir... I'm glad to see it now... 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
@saleendriver Жыл бұрын
Good to see you back on YT sir. I hope 2023 is good to you, and good to us with more of your videos.
@mell3109 Жыл бұрын
What a cracking little movement, built to last.
@ydnartitcomb1 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see you posting again to youtube.
@garyboyle695 Жыл бұрын
I thought I'd more chance of seeing a Unicorn than a new Watch Repair Channel video.
@magintysmaw Жыл бұрын
Good to see you again on KZbin Mark, first class action + all the best for 23 👍
@sithyarael6807 Жыл бұрын
I will say that is a very big balance wheel on this watch compared to other watches of this era. From videos I have seen on doing these tear downs. My shaky hands are not enough to do it even under microscope. My guess is the dried oil/grease is what stopped this one just from the tear down. I stick to bigger parts like BCG's and that type of stuff where I can work with shaky hands.
@davidduszynski2972 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I would like to make one comment on the barrel arbor issue for other watch repair learners and thier troubleshooting skills. Keep in mind that while the watch is running the barrel arbor does not move. Consider the square atop the barrel arbor, it is attached to the ratchet wheel by means of a screw, its geometric shape forbids the movment of the barrel arbor apart from the rachet wheel. While the watch runs the Ratchet wheel is held in place by the click and is thus stationary. The barrel arbor sould have end shake as mentioned as it does turn while winding, Imporper endshake on the arbor will result in difficutly winding, increasing wear on the winidng mechanism. In this case I can only suspect the flex of the barrel bridge or mainplate acting on one of the pivots (increasing endshake or holding the wheels out of alignment) was the direct reason for the movements poor performance.
@Looey10 ай бұрын
Nice looking watch !
@Trixtrem1974 Жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps for the trouble shooting explanation...love it
@IMakeWatches Жыл бұрын
Wow! Great to see you Mark!
@Haforn-ng2vy Жыл бұрын
Simply Marvelous .... Thanks 😇
@dsb1763 Жыл бұрын
Great to have you back Mark! Only critic I would say is have a softer outer edge on the crown you chose. The one you used looks like a gear to me. Anyway, great job as always.
@carloscarvalhido2424 Жыл бұрын
Welcome back. You were missed :)
@amphibiousone7972Ай бұрын
Great content, I enjoy watching your disciplined repairs. 🫡
@TheOwlGuy777 Жыл бұрын
My Friday just became fantastic! Your channel has always been a diamond in a sea of coal!
@Maplaplaplapla Жыл бұрын
Man I'm happy to see you post! A while back I was worried if you're okay, but then saw that you had posted on Facebook recently. Thanks for the content!
@dodgydruid Жыл бұрын
Wow I don't think it left the factory in that superb clean condition O.o Have to agree on the don't make 'em like they used to, my 1947 gold Avia is still the undisputed most accurate mechanical watch in my entire collection and I have some high end Seiko's that just don't come close to the perfect railway track timegrapher reading, 0.0 BE, very good amp and loses zero secs a day. My suspicion is it is a drawer watch, maybe the owner didn't like it or just wore it for best, once I cleaned it up it came out like it was brand new and underneath the years of tarnish on the gold appeared a hallmark :) I paid £4 off ebay for the gem, listing said it needed a new battery and was full o' water, two twirls on the crown and it sprang into life.
@fulvioplatania3091 Жыл бұрын
great job, as usual…finally one video as your old ones…
@JxH Жыл бұрын
Viewed from Siquijor, as opposed to our usual Canada. Nice to see another video. We hope that you are doing well.
@camhyde9701 Жыл бұрын
The new time graph display is cool
@YZoxK52m Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your work. I love watching your videos!
@Oldtimerider Жыл бұрын
Superb camera work!
@wildernessofzinn17 Жыл бұрын
Wow!. Good to see you back, Mark. I am near the end of class 3 and anxiously await class 4 on automatics. Keep up the incredible work.
@kevgermany Жыл бұрын
Welcome back. Nice watch.
@amandagelien9612 Жыл бұрын
Nice job! Need to continue my watch channel course😀
@followthetrawler Жыл бұрын
I've never heard of CYMA before, but what a pretty movement. Strange shock setting on the lower jewel.
@HeliBenj Жыл бұрын
An unusual fault, thanks for sharing, might come handy some day
@VWatchie Жыл бұрын
I'm really curious to know how you adjusted the barrel arbor bearing using your jewelling tool. Did you simply push the bearing a bit a bit away from the arbor? And thanks for another excellent video. Your story-telling style is superior and it's so nice not having to listen to the constant chatter that so many other watch repair channels suffer from 👍
@frankowot4 Жыл бұрын
Great video and problem analysis Mark, thank you.
@denismzs Жыл бұрын
It has been a while. Welcome back !!!!
@fredfarnackle5455 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Mark. It's a long time since I watched any of your videos. Nice job on a lovely watch.
@donprez6187 Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Southern California USA. Nice to see that you are publishing content again. You have one of the best watch channels in the mix. Got to tell you Mark, the accompanying music seemed to have a muted fidelity, almost like it was playing on a smart phone near the microphone. Was it?
@ygrbooks Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another wonderful video on a really interesting watch brand.