How to service an automatic watch ETA 2824 Watch repair tutorial

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How I strip down and re-assemble an ETA 2824 automatic watch movement.
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[@scotthinojos6652]

The hands of a surgeon, the voice of a golf announcer, the knowledge of an encyclopedia.

[@daqt6079]

The skill and precision required to design and make all the tiny intricate components as well as put it all together is amazing.

[@williamdavis7509]

Dear Mark, I just want to thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and skill. Although I’ve been in the watch business for over 20 years, I only last year began learning how to service mechanical watches. Last week I took an exam over the 2824 for work and more than just passed it. I completely blew them away and it’s all due to having watched this video until I could do it in my sleep! Up next illl be studying the Rolex 3135 and am looking forward to it! Again, THANK YOU !!!!!

[@MateiRadulescu1]

William Davis hi William. What kind of job do you have in the industry? Do you have any idea where work opportunities in the watch world can be found? Thanks

[@asianking187]

Can u seevice my 3235

[@rustyriver14]

Becoming sober and moving on with life. Moving homes. Watches have sparked something inside of me. Being a technician at a dealership. I appreciate the diagnosis and cleaning procedures im seeing you do throughout each video. Thanks for posting these videos

[@cv507]

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[@K1n90fH34d5h0t5]

Fantastic video, opened for the first time in my life a watch, used my pc screwdriver kit, dissassembled and reassembled it in 2,5 hours, it's a lot i know, but i'm very proud of it.

[@Boankofa]

I never get it when people react to an exhibition case back with "nothing interesting to see here". What could be more fascinating and hypnotizing?

[@chrisb6003]

A true professional. You make it look so easy, but that's years of experience.

[@fabergevt]

Posts like this restore me hope in the Internet. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@thepenultimateninja5797]

Fantastic video, thanks! It seems almost unbelievable that something so tiny and so complex can work at all, let alone work accurately to a couple of seconds per day for years at a time. Gives me an even greater appreciation for the thing that sits on my wrist and tells me the time.

[@colinmacinnis3141]

I know it wasn't exactly deliberate but this video is so relaxing. You have a nice voice and use it well

[@eldridchapman8942]

The ETA 2824 is a superb movement with long term accuracy. I have a 9 year old "top" grade 2824 and its still keeping time well without a single servicing done.

[@JDDD33]

Same here, 8 years on for my 2824-2 and it still runs +5 seconds a day without any servicing. A bulletproof movement for the price

[@wardedopinions3361]

I have a 2825-2 in my watch, hoping it will last just as long.

[@arny2768]

Got a Tudor ETA 2824-2 +0.5 s/d and it's from 1994

[@HiepNam984]

It is important that you use your watch daily..thanks you

[@arny2768]

@@HiepNam984 Got my Tudor and keep wearing it Everyday since

[@atilaatik7304]

I've been planning to buy an automatic watch. I previously watched another complete stip-down service video on KZbin with the idea that I'd service the watch after the first service myself, and after watching that video I thought "No wonder it cost so much to service an automatic watch, there is no way I'm opening an automatic watch with the silly idea I can service it myself." After watching this video, which is probably the best I will ever see, because the entire dismantle and rebuild is shown clearly step by step, I think I'm going to buy myself an automatic watch. So, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and the detailed instructions were brilliant. A grateful and generously appreciative fellow human being.

[@prawnstar9213]

Best horologist online.. best guy for sharing his knowledge as horological schools continue to close in the US. (A TRUE SHAME) Highly recommend his online certification classes! He’s done SO much work for us watch enthusiasts!

[@vynleshmynle7372]

Looks very intimidating, gives a new appreciation for the watchmakers and the maniacs designers who figured this out in the first place

[@DutchClawz]

My grandfather was a watchmaker. I remember him taking apart watches when I was younger and now that I start to develop my own fascination with watches it really is a shame he passed so young..

[@RukaSubCh]

Thank you for the super accurate and well described tutorial. I followed them an now my watch works again

[@afiqalbawah4039]

wow.. you did it yourself?

[@Thelifeofswans]

Hi Mark, I really do find your work a saviour within my journey to becoming a watch repairer. Fantastic tutorial of the ETA 2824 and I have watched it over and over again. Keep up the great work, it really is appreciated by all of us. Kindest regards, Anthony

[@sma1968]

You make tweezers look so easy.

[@mundyfranks]

After watching this i tried and managed to bring back to life a eta 2824 with damaged pallets so replaced that part to really glad you do these videos as am very eager to learn more as have been into my watches and in the trade but never tried to fix my self thanks again

[@allentaylor9073]

I managed to replace a mainspring and the escape wheel on a 2836-2. Got it going. I think I will get a working 2824 and do a complete teardown and reassembly. You gave me the confidence

[@markcoveryourassets]

Thank you, friend. This really got me out of a jam. I have run into keyless works issues with the ETA 649x movements, especially with skeleton watch assembly, but those keyless works are forgiving. Clearly I have been pushing the release too hard on these smaller automatics, and after considering what they look like inside I can see where that could create too much room for the parts to loll about. By the way, in the US we have performance vehicles with an engine design called a Hemi. The phrase is, "Got a hemi in it?" For the watch in this video you could say, "Yes, I do!"

[@apyorbitz]

I really appreciated you specifying which greases and oils you were using.

[@dcthomson12345]

OMG.. Mark, you just made a man very happy.. I've been wrestling with the keyless works on this movement for days and just couldn't get it to function properly.. This video pointed out the the spring needs to be engaged with the return bar.. Simple, but caught me out, all good now.. THANK YOU !

[@tomdooley999]

Many thanks for a superb, easy to understand instructional video. After watching, I attempted my first ever strip-down/service and brought back to life my eta movement. Once again, many many thanks.

[@heresaron]

Noggin the Nog congratulations friend :)

[@johna.s.3847]

This guy has excellent skills. Excellent dexterity. Have you seen him straighten a hairspring!

[@Hobby-zn7ce]

You have a golf announcer's voice. Awesome vid, thank you.

[@gerrywatch7009]

Thanks for this video. I was just trying to fix the keyless on a 2824, and now I think I am going to service the whole darn thing. This video is perfect.

[@DarensVideos]

Thanks for the great video. Would also have liked to have seen your process for cleaning all the disassembled parts, showing which parts can go together in the ultrasonic cleaner, which need to be separated, any special handling for the hairspring / balance wheel, &/or any parts cleaned by hand.

[@andyjazzsax]

Just a stunning level of knowledge and craftsmanship. Really well done. I'm very envious of your ability.

[@chriskammerer221]

Thank you so much for making this video. I can't tell you how much it helped when I was installing taller hand gears. I'm working on my own watch design (as a hobbyist - not a professional) and needed more clearance under the hands to accommodate a more 3-dimensional design. When I first saw what it would take to replace the second gear, I almost gave up without trying. Thankfully, this video helped me. I will likely sign-up for one of your courses when I'm ready to focus more on movements.

[@yoganathan001]

The true beauty of genuine brilliance : it all appears to be so very simple ! Thank you for the 'demonstration' , as well as for the elucidation....

[@rik6725]

Thank you for showing me why automatic watch maintenance is relatively costly. Very labor intensive.

[@Vv20vV]

How much is maintenance on your automatic?

[@knudtson00000]

These videos are just fantastic. I just bought a Nixon Elite Ceramic Player which has an ETA 2824-2 movement inside, and it's just fascinating to see what's involved in a build/rebuild of it.

[@Pindi44]

I am a beginner to watch collection, and I found this video fascinating, like surgery but without the blood. Very entertaining, thanks, but I will never acquire your skills.

[@alexd4795]

This is so fascinating! Always wanted to learn how to repair my auto. Thanks for being so detailed.

[@Jarhead6322]

Video was a lifesaver. Broke my 2824-2, used this to guide me through. Still didn't save me 3 hours of searching for screws that shot across my desk or the absolute destruction of the finish of the movement due to slipped screwdrivers, but damn if it didn't make the job possible. Found a broken second wheel, fixed for 12 bucks.

[@erictrevino3339]

I felt up to the challenge and well I finished breaking my watch. 😬

[@davidecagnoni4630]

Great video! With this tutorial i could easily restore my old grandfather watch, a wonderful Pryngeps with an ETA 2824. Thanks a lot Mark!!

[@mkl62]

Thanks for posting. My cousin graduated from tech school with a diploma in watch making & repair years back.

[@jessemazza5032]

Thank you so much for the video. I have a Wenger 25 jewel automatic watch that has a 2824-2 movement in it. The autowibder was not working properly so I used this video to take it apart and fix it. I don't think I would have been Able to do it without your help

[@rogers531]

So much different than the pall system... The Swiss were clever to have invented that... I am having problems at the moment putting the calendar work back with just the day only... I need help desperately.. Thanks Mark... All I have learnt from you I should be a patron of yours... John..

[@samsosa35]

Great video. I really enjoyed that video of 2824 movement. Thanks for posting this video.

[@comeon6940]

thanks!by using that tutorial, i successfully repair my watch!!!

[@smtmsjacolyn6699]

Wow that was amazing, it was so precise with pin point precision. Just can't imagine how it was dismantled and reassembled, that real craftsmanship great video so informative and deserves so much applause. Big thumbs up with loads of appreciation. Jacolyn (srilanka).

[@jamesnguyen3087]

Wow. I have trouble with trigger groups. This.... is beyond me. But awesome to watch. Much respect

[@Logan.Ninefingers]

Fascinating and gives a good insight into how my watch works. Thank you.

[@chuckgentry3613]

Thank you once again Mark. I can honestly say that the video content you have provided has been more helpful and informative than any other similar resource I have found to date.

[@primaladventure101]

Oh wow, this is like to see a surgical operations on heart... Sooo precise. Soo pristine and sharp. Good job

[@MetalsForBrunch]

I really appreciate the basic eta 2824-2 after watching this. thank you

[@NL-fe4le]

One day I'll attempt this on my 2824-2. For now, I'll enjoy a finely tuned miniature machine ticking away on my wrist.

[@scotdoc]

Many thanks Mark. I've got 2 Hamiltons with the 2824-2 caliber, so this will be invaluable.

[@anthonygeden7862]

Absolutely marvelous videos.You are the concert pianist of the horological world.Eternal thanks.

[@phillipaspinall8745]

Another great film and so easy to watch. I see a course coming on, to think one day I might disassemble and reassemble a watch, well what an achievement that would be.

[@nicktube5860]

Amazing, however you have convinced me not to even try.

[@stefanranelovic5228]

@@lkkjhtemmexv1838 True, everything what i try to repair without proper equipment is semi screwed 😂

[@CurtisL8.3066]

Yea this is like light years above my pay grade

[@panther105]

I'm hooked and starting with simpler, much cheaper old Timexes. Don't give up before you try

[@vincenthuong4326]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@franciscojavierordazrodrig1023]

BONITO VIDEO, YO FUI RELOJERO POR 15 AÑOS, ARREGLABA ESTOS RELOJES, HASTA QUE LLEGO LO DIGITAL Y SE TERMINO ESTE TRABAJO.

[@studisme]

That's brilliant. Thankyou for sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated! This is gonna be a great help to me..

[@rajkumarjadhwani617]

Hi I am a watch and clock repairer. I am in this trade since my childhood. This is my father's business. I have my 3 shops in Mumbai.

[@jooproukens800]

Do you Sell vintage watches?

[@ravibulani9131]

I an watch repair my job neatherlands

[@correcteur_orthographique]

Great video. I hope you will post others like that as soon as possible. I enjoy all of your videos. Thanks. Greetings from France.

[@seorsamaclately4294]

I own a Poljot International with this movement. It's interesting to see the inner values of this movement.

[@petee1968]

Your videos are so clear and easy to follow - thanks so much!

[@qwertyman9560]

Wow, impressive skills. You make it look so easy.

[@120760100]

Thanks Mark, was able to service my watch following this guide.

[@yuezhang1325]

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing tutorial, I was encouraged by this video to disassembly/assembly a watch with this movement, but first, let me buy a cheap one with eta2824 to practice :)

[@korbendallas71]

Thanks for this. I want to service my Ball watch which uses this movement. 👍🏻

[@highwayman1445]

Hi, did you clean any of the components or is it just a case of oiling?

[@freedom281]

Amazing to look at... I would never have the patience for that. But it don't look hard if you ust can remember where what go... Years of practise I guess... Thx for a great lesson

[@tonyfreeman3683]

That’s just superb, steady hand, great knowledge of the mechs.

[@jeromeespiritu]

Subscribed! You literally solved all the problems I've been having with this video. Nicely done! I appreciate the Hi-res quality too!

[@studisme]

Do you think you could kindly do one for the ETA 2836 Movement too??

[@jalahmahable]

Thank you I was encouraged to repair my watch bracelet

[@lucasweiss1164]

Great...after a lot of training on an chinese eta copy i will try my best at the original.

[@Alockbee]

Really nice video. I just picked-up a Hamilton Khaki Pioneer with the 2824-2 movement. Seems rock solid.

[@bharmankaya]

That is great and detailed work. It is very informative. Now I can count on myself that I can do some training/exercise work on an old mechanism.

[@rodh2168]

I'm new to your videos and find them a great help in increasing my understanding of all things "watch". Question: when stripping down a movement how do you keep track of where all the various screws go once you take them out? All different sizes!

[@SVest-qt7tl]

Could you post about your filming setup for these videos? They're very clear and I'd like to use the same setup to film what I'm doing as I take a watch apart so I have the video to refer to when I'm trying to reassemble things.

[@HRM.H]

Thankyou for this video. Helps a lot , you are a saint blessing us all with this free education footage

[@Logementos]

The duplication of the pallet cock and the winding stem on the ETA 2824-2, including making blueprints for these parts were the final tests for my apprentice's examination work in Sweden in the late ‘90s.

[@jminkvihubyb]

Logementos nice

[@DoctorF1984]

I love this little mechanical stuff. Great work.

[@GGGG-hv6oo]

mark lovick, you're the best👍

[@WatchRepairChannel]

+GG GG Not the best, by far but I really do thank you for the comment :)

[@keitharmitage1801]

Best watch service videos on youtube anyway. What grease do you use, is it graphite?

[@عليالواقعي-ط8ب]

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[@karunyasharma]

This was oddly satisfying. Almost therapeutic !

[@robertlawrence3642]

Mark, how can you tell if a screw is left hand thread? Is there a way to know before you try to unscrew it?

[@berlewi]

Incredible!! However I won’t be trying this either!😬 Many thanks for this amazing video!

[@mrandmrswheels1142]

Great video. Nice to see what this popular movement we have is like in parts. Very interesting.

[@alanmiell6754]

My word it must take a lot of training to become this good at what you do, the average person would be terrified to try this

[@AnimeVideoEditor]

Mark Lovic im a watchmaker in apprentice and i have trouble oiling the pallets. They are way to small and my master wishes that i oil it perfectly which is damn difficult. I have seen a video where a watchmaker uses a different technique. Instead of oiling the pallets he oils the escapment wheel. Im not good at explaing this so look for " Hand Wound Movement Service Procedure" in youtube and skip to the end where he shows it. Would appreciate a answer my man!

[@Miguelito63No1]

can you please do a video for service a eta 2834-2 day and date, I has been looking and looking and don't find any...thanks a lot..i been learning a lot

[@IhateYoutube]

You can tell when you are watching a seasoned pro, because they make it look like a cake walk! :)

[@douglasmartinez2756]

An other amazing service job. Thanks!!

[@zincyellowmach1523]

Thanks for the great quality videos! You have a very good voice and manner for a video like this. Oddly they are very relaxing, keep up the good work!

[@andrewbattersby8273]

I recently bought a 2824-2 movement to practice with and this video has helped me immensely! Thanks!

[@paulhelmuth6012]

Mark - I am an enrolled student in your courses - and enjoy them quite a lot. Watching you free the end stones here in these incabloc "fixtures" - looks relatively easy. Unfortunately, the ETA 2824 and Sellita SW200 movements that I have - don't have the same retaining mechanism. Could you show a video covering how to remove and replace end-stones which have different retaining mechanisms? Apparently - the springs that I have are the Novodiac variety.

[@alexharris8500]

Excellent tutorial so interesting. I appreciate the care you have taken to get good image's. Thank you👍

[@Vogda]

Hi I'm new in the watch repair a lot to study and cover. It is fantastic video I like it .However I saw you are using grease there and oil there different kind of each one. Do you have a video to demonstrate what kind of oil and grease for what kind of movements you are using? Thanks again it was pleasure.

[@peterbresler1382]

Your virtuosity at reassembly boggles the mind! Can you give a tutorial on the lubricants and their applications?

[@tambambam]

Awesome video! Appreciate the narrative and the close up!

[@jonthewatch3640]

I enjoyed every moment of that... Thanks Mark!

[@johnharpdalton4092]

Yes, best left to the experts like this chap. Thanks for convincing me of that!

[@petert3412]

Hi, can you show installing hand set on this movement, it is my understanding that the secondhand is not the same installation as other movements ? thanks in advance

[@JahanZeb1976]

Excellent tutorial! Great work uploaded. Keep up nice work mate. Regards,

[@digggert]

Just dismantled and rebuilt my first 2824. Damn that crown stem won't go back in unless you push that release button veeery gentle! This caused me the most problems during the whole dis- and reassembly :D

[@daved1823]

Exact same issue I'm having. I can't get the keyless work to operate properly. the setting lever is not holding the crown stem in properly. keeps slipping off.

[@daved1823]

Figured it out. Looks like i used the wrong screw (too long) to secure the barrel bridge. It was pushing the setting lever spring out. Lesson learned, keep track of which screw goes where.