Removing the Etachron Hairspring Stud: Tips and Tricks

[@michaelwarnas7007]

Thanks for the video Alex. In my opinion you're the most informative and thorough channel on watchmaking bar none. I've gotten into watch making less than a year ago. And have already spent thousands on tools. My pride and joy is my 1955 Omega Seamaster automatic in 18k solid gold. I'm not wealthy I saved for a long time. To purchase. With your the help of your videos I've serviced it myself (after practicing on junk watches). My daily watch is just a Tissot. Thanks again. Many of us aspiring watchmaker really appreciate it.

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Wow, you must be doing well. I'm glad you are enjoying the hobby! Have fun and Chive on

[@MichaelHeinrich1]

It was just yesterday when i was watching a different watch repair channel here on YT and i thougt to myself hmm, it's been quite some time since i saw a video from my favourite Watchmaker Alex. But today voi la, here it is. Thank you. 😁

[@watchrepairtutorials]

LOL. Thank you Michael. I was working through some health issue but its all good now.

[@andyyoung3233]

That crazy I just did the same.

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I love your all video ❤️ love from nepal 🇳🇵 sir 🙏🏻

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the content.

[@Smk_Online_market-FACEBOOK]

@watchrepairtutorials When I turn the balance wheel of the watch down, it moves, but when I turn it towards the dial side, it stops. Why, sir?

[@haping1]

Great video. I like the videos where you make your own tools. It's cheaper, but most of all, I improve my overall skills in this hobby. Thank you Alex. I used some thin grinding wheels in my rotary hand drill on hardened screwdriver blades. Just to spare my files...

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Thank you very much! My hand made tools are my favorites.

[@samnova450]

Hey Alex, hope you’re doing good. As always giving great tips in watch repair.

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching!

[@cliveturnbull5019]

Excellent video

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Thank you very much!

[@The_Scienceboy]

More absolute gold from Alex. Thanks

[@watchrepairtutorials]

It's always good to hear from you. Thanks again my friend.

[@Watcheyes]

Very good tip, thanks for showing 😀

[@watchrepairtutorials]

My pleasure my friend. 👍

[@Watcheyes]

@watchrepairtutorials :)

[@bolgerguide]

Its about time! Alex.

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Touché

[@tomholloway7566]

Thanks as always Alex, potentially a great idea for repurposing the cheap screwdrivers we all started with 😀

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Hey thanks Tom. I would imagine most people have some extra blades laying around doing nothing.

[@asmobrat]

Thank you very much for everything Alex, your videos are soo helpful... Good wishes for you and Merry Christmas...

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Merry Christmas to you too and thank you for the kind words!

[@blarkin412]

Nice music Alex!Thanks for the tips.

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@hugov392]

If you have a lathe, an easier way is to chuck up the rod, drill a shallow hole in the end of the rod, then take it out and file down to make the bevel. You'll get nice square edges that way.

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Great tip.

[@alexanderkamerbeek9693]

Great tips! This tool could also be used for the role 1570 date nut I guess?

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Absolutely! You might need to find blade the same width, but in this case I would probably go with brass.

[@pacmanak4832]

I was the guy that emailed you a few days ago and told you about messing up a hairspring 😂😂 good stuff man! Thank you 👍

[@watchrepairtutorials]

I’m glad you found the video helpful! You know, I've been there myself.

[@phillipmaciver3226]

Need a tool....Make a tool!.... nice instructional tips and explanations thank you.

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Not everyone has the time but it's just so easy.

[@2manysigns]

Thought you to likely be busy during the truly tragic weather event and aftermath . Glad to see your fully dried off . Nice tip .

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Thanks! The shop is a welcome escape from all the chaos.

[@2manysigns]

@@watchrepairtutorials Right on .

[@cereus7421]

Thanks master Alex!

[@watchrepairtutorials]

You are my favorite. 😊

[@cereus7421]

@watchrepairtutorials Glad to hear that. 😊🍻

[@watchwhisper]

fantastic video

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Thank you! 😃

[@pacocorodia]

Super Tip !! 👍

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sonnymoorehouse1941]

Great Video !!!!

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Good to see you here again Sonny. Thanks man.

[@sonnymoorehouse1941]

@@watchrepairtutorials Thank You. Im the admin for Amateur Watchmaking. Your welcome to share videos in group and share your fantastic course.

[@watchrepairtutorials]

@@sonnymoorehouse1941 What and where is that.

[@genijekojot9969]

Thank you Sir!

[@watchrepairtutorials]

You are welcome! Thank you sir.

[@mariosantiago8539]

Hello!! Greetings from Puerto Rico...Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us, I have learned a lot from you...I ask you, where can I get that watch holder that you were using here?

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Hello my friend. There is a link to it in the description.

[@nitennr1087]

Hi Alex. Great video. What kind of movement holder (with vice attachment) is that?

[@watchrepairtutorials]

I left a link in the description of the exact one one use.

[@drkujavec]

Thank you as always. You are the best! I wonder if it is possible to modify or use an existing springbar tool. I have many that came as a gift with straps, and some are quite thick and have a diameter of 2mm. Since they already have the center notch, I imagine it would be easier to file them down. Cheers from Japan.

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Sure why not. Just be careful of sharp edges that may scratch something.

[@ElderPinto254]

thanks i found a spare screw driver gone make one today thanks Alex

[@watchrepairtutorials]

I don't know if you know this but I like making tools when I can. 😊 Some people couldnt be bothered but I feel a closer connection for some reason.

[@ElderPinto254]

@@watchrepairtutorials i make my own fishing baits to and if i catch a fish on my own bait it feel so good ... tools the same sometimes they turn out better

[@Al-po2oh]

Hi Alex, what type of movement holder are you using in this video. Thanks

[@watchrepairtutorials]

link in video description.

[@car5car5]

It would be very interesting to see under microscope if new watch(movement) has lubrication. It is probably possible to lubricate a movement w/o taking it apart. For example Seagull ST3600 has all jewels accessible.(It seems). This is what I am going to do as soon as I get the movement delivered.

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Without any experience lubricating jewels the chances of you over lubricating the jewels is pretty high which will result in lower performance or worse. You are probably better off doing nothing.

[@orgazmick]

Alex thank you for taking your time try and help others i did try and find a suitable brass rod or old screwdriver to make the stud removing tool but failed but i did try the v shaped watch spring bar release tool and that worked just as good ¯\_(ツ)_/¯♥.

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Perfect

[@lovelauracp]

I have a question for you ,should I do it here or should I email or text you ?

[@watchrepairtutorials]

Email me at Alex at watchrepairtutorials dot com