You Won't Believe All The ISSUES I Encountered Restoring Hamilton 992 Antique Pocket Watch!

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

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[@peterbroderson6080]

The Art with the Beauty in every part! This is never seen, but by a follow watch maker, but never by an owner.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Yes, I totally agree. Makes these such a joy to work on!

[@johnvaluk1401]

Thank you for the video. Thank you for the clear and in-depth shots and explanations of the work and why it’s being done. I’m sure your friend will enjoy the watch. I know I would. I have about 8-10 992’s. I love the damaskeening on the early ones.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I passed it to my friend today funny enough. It was great seeing his face light up! 🥰. I see that you are partial to the 992s also. I don't blame you - they don't get any better.

[@vlad4281]

Hi thank you for your wonderful videos, love the way you narrate them, makes for enjoyable viewing and easy to understand - particularly benefit from how you show and then explain the all tools you use.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Hi, thanks for stopping by Vlad. It's my pleasure and very glad you find them enjoyable. Cheers, Jimmy.

[@ericdouglas9804]

Beautiful watch, great work, great videography, and I’ll have to say; commentary reminiscent of Bob Ross. Great job man

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

I've reached the promised land! BOB ROSS is the ultimate compliment. Thank you very much! Seriously, thank you for all your kind words.

[@KRColson]

What an amazing time piece and such an excellent restoration! You are a true master of your craft! Thank you so much for posting this. I'm certain anyone would be ecstatic to own such a historic watch!

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Then you, I really appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@MrVinman]

Nice work...Thanks for taking the time to put this video together.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@dale4034]

I really like the display backs, it adds a lot to my enjoyment of the watch. The 992 is a nice watch and not hard to acquire. I hope Solomon get a lot of use out of the watch. There were several changes to the basic watch over the years and several interesting variants such as the B and E and the 3 and 4. A friend of mine has a vault door with 2 or 3 992's in the time lock.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Wow! Your friend has a treasure trove of 992s! I like the earlier models. I think the damaskeening looks really gorgeous on the earlier ones. Even though the 992b is a great watch, it's not quite as ornate. Yes Solomon is actually carrying the watch. Nice to know that it's not just sitting on a shelf or in a drawer somewhere. Thank you for stopping by. I enjoy interacting with my viewers!

[@zs1dfr]

I really don't understand why you7 have so few subscribers! You clearly have years of experience, and are a great teacher. I therefore conclude you have only started producing YT videos recently. Please don't stop! Thank you for this educational and absorbing video. Lucky Solomon 😆

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Wow, thank you for your truly kind and undeserved praise. Yes, I just started, and I do enjoy the hobby. I passed the watch to Solomon last night - his face lit up, which was an absolute joy for me to see. Thank you again sir.

[@zs1dfr]

@@WatchRestorationCottage I didn't really want to say so, but bearing in mind you don't have two full hands to achieve your successes, your workmanship is really to be admired and respected. Thanks again, Dave

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

@@zs1dfr that means a lot. Thank you. I sometimes find it challenging, like that hairspring work. I'm sure it would take a regular person 15 minutes to twist it back to flat, but it took me a long time. Thank you again.

[@paullewis2873]

Well because I just found this site

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Hi there and thank you for stopping by!

[@armandofrancin3518]

Muchas gracias por compartir su sabiduría y buen hacer, los que somos humildes aficionados gradecemos mucho las explicaciones que usted nos da. Un saludo desde España.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Señor, es usted muy amable. gracias. Me alegra mucho saber que el vídeo te resultó útil. bendiciones.

[@zahariastoianovici8590]

Amazing description and educational video. ❤❤❤

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Thank you and glad you found it helpful.

[@IMakeWatches]

Fantastic work (and video) Jimmy!

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Thanks Dayton! Love your channel!

[@richjohn11]

I often wonder if the pocket watch would make a come back in to the fashion world. They are so really beautiful to see especially the American style railway watches. Sad no one now makes them

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Yes it is sad. Actually the Hamilton watch company exists today as part of Swatch. They tried to sell a limited edition railroad grade pocket watch a couple of years ago. Most pocket watch collectors didn't even think twice about it. It was a generic movement and really lacked the style and artistry of its ancestors. Just goes to show, even with improved technology and manufacturing, they just aren't willing to create something as elegant as these. Thanks for stopping by.

[@tonyaxeman4381]

I like a 936 myself. It was Webb C Ball who set the standards in 1903 .

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

That's a beauty. There are so many beautiful Hamiltons. For some reason, the 992 (and 992B) seems to be on many people's lists. Yes, the same person that Ball watches were named after, yes?

[@ciprianpadurariu7426]

Un giorno mi piacerebbe acquistare un orologio fatto da lei. Un abbraccio forte fratello, guardo sempre i tuoi video. E una opera di arte.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

sei così gentile. questi orologi sono veri e propri tesori antichi.

[@maestromecanico597]

Absolutely wonderful job! Especially the tutorial with the balance washers. I collect but cannot service due to a wonky nervous system. But that's probably a good thing because if I could I would take 7j movements and add jewels reveling in the knowledge that the piece would no longer match what's on the database. Nature has a way of reigning in evil. 😎

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Thank you so much. "Nature has a way of reining in evil.". 😂😂😂

[@gopherholehotel]

What a great video you have made ! I was almost holding my breath as you assembled the parts. I have my father's old Hamilton 972 that he used when he worked on the railroad for many years. His model was not actually a railroad model so I'm told but it keeps perfect time for me. I wind it every day and keep his memory alive. Thanks for posting your video. You done an amazing job.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Haha, thank you for your story. I love it. Hamilton watches were the best, and can still hold their own against any modern day wristwatch. You can exhale now... 😜

[@maestromecanico597]

When specs for railroad service watches started a lever set, 17j watch, like a 972, was acceptable. It would be later that things tightened up: 21j or more and size 16.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

@@maestromecanico597 right, a 972 is nothing to sneeze at!

[@gopherholehotel]

@@maestromecanico597 I often set the watch against the computer watch second hand and days later they are still very close to being in sync. It is amazing how such an old timepiece is so accurate .

[@maestromecanico597]

@@gopherholehotel Keep it serviced and it will outlast you, me and everyone we know.

[@bobklumpp8698]

Hi, Just a quick note to say GREAT job! Where have you been hiding? I'm a hobbyist watchmaker and I've been looking for a Jacot tool but I was worried about how to use it. Your demonstration was fantastic! And, like you, I never get over taking the back off of one of these beautiful machines for the first time. And last, I agree that the 992 or 992b are some of the best pocket watches ever made.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Hi Bob, thank you for your kind words. It took me awhile to get the hang of it. I ordered a lot of orphan wheels from eBay, maybe 30 or so? I spent the next week burnishing the pivots on them. I never get tired of seeing how shiny the pivots are afterwards. My latest video shows the jacot being used again. This time, I used it to reduce the diameter of a pivot by 0.02mm. I didn't speed it up too much so that you can get the idea of how long the diameter reduction takes.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Hi again Bob, I know your name. Have seen you in various FB watch forums. Trust me, I'm not hiding at all! I've been jumping and waving my arms around, but still haven't figured out KZbin. If you felt this video had something to offer, I'd really appreciate you spreading a kind word. Much love. 💪

[@Js2060]

Great work on that hairspring. I just totally stretched one out the other day as I was removing a balance because the balance got stuck under the 2nd wheel lol. Fun and tedious to get them back into round and flat.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Fun and tedious is the perfect way to put it! Thanks for your feedback!

[@csspinner]

Beautifully executed, Jimmy. You deserve more views for this one. What a satisfying outcome. Isn’t it fun getting to use all the tools?? :D

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Sir Spinner! "We're not worthy!"😜 Yeah, it isn't often that I have to pull out the entire toolset to restore a watch. Hey KZbin, you heard the man! Send some love my way, pretty please... with a 🍒 on top. Thank you Chris.

[@markflanagan6894]

Awesome video Jimmy! Nice job on the hairspring and center wheel jewel. Love how you added in a little history about the Hamilton company. Keep the videos coming, can't wait for the next one!

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Thanks Mark!

[@sandyb9038]

Really enjoyed watching and learning from this video especially the tool usage. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. Sandra ❤

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Hi Sandra! It was my pleasure. It is very gratifying to introduce these mechanical windows to others and have them experience the sense of wonder and joy I get from them. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@G-regular503]

That's gotta feel great when the balance starts its dance!! Nice work. Great footage as usual!!!

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

You bet it does! Thanks for the feedback!

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

I was really surprised when discovering all the issues in this watch. The movement, case, and dial were in great condition! Just goes to show that buying non-runners really is a roll of the dice.

[@sonnymoorehouse1941]

Im same. I only buy broken watches. Fixing them is my happy place.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Right? I totally hear you. My challenge for this channel is finding various types of repair. Not sure how much interest people would have to see a balance staff replaced 4 or 5 times.

[@devon2337]

Where do you source your modern jewels? Thank you for showing your reaming techinque.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

No worries. From Jules borel.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

www.julesborel.com/products/Seitz-Jewels

[@upinmyglider]

That's a beautiful watch, is that a 14k gold case?

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Hi, unfortunately not. Many cases look gold, but are what is called "gold filled." This is slightly better than modern day gold-plating, but gold-filled actually means two thinly pressed (or rolled out) 14K (or sometimes 10K) plates sandwiching a base metal, like brass. Thanks for stopping by!

[@ciprianpadurariu7426]

Bel lavoro fratello 'io sono papà di Gabriele è la mia moglie si chiama Angelica. God bless you!!

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Grazie mille. Dio benedica te e la famiglia!

[@ciprianpadurariu7426]

Grazie mille anche a Lei

[@DutchClawz]

I really enjoy these old pocketwatches. But comparing this to a Rolex is a longshot😢 Looking at my wrist the modern day Rolex is far from fancy, where as these pocketwatches are incredibly artistic

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

😅

[@devon2337]

Interesting in adding weight to the meantime screws. Everything I have read (Henry B. Fried) and seen recommended was to never remove or add weight to the meantime’s. I have a Waltham movement with filed balance arm meantime’s, and it screwed up the whole timing because it was impossible to get them balanced due to the different weights. Where did you find a recommendation to add weight to the meantime’s? I am always looking to improve or get differing through’s on my preconceptions.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Hi, I appreciate your feedback. Yes, I read the same in Fried. I was surprised to see that there were existing washers on the MT screws. Thinking through things, I thought that turning the meantime screws outwards and adding weight to them both accomplish similar goals. So I was pleasantly surprised when the readings on the timegrapher were good (in all positions, though I only showed 3). The only place I've ever recalled reading about adding washers to the MT screws was on Mark Lovick's watch repair forum. I'll try to find that and post the link here as a reply. Thanks for stopping by and for you enjoyed the video.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

As promised, here is the group discussion where I saw it being done. However, after reading further down, i realized that others then told the OP not to do that! I understand your frustration.... it's really hard to poise the balance when material has been shaved off the screws. www.watchrepairtalk.com/topic/13649-meantime-screws/ Here's another thread where commenters have seen it done many times, although they agree it is not recommended. I do wonder why considering both accomplish similar goals? Interesting topic, and like you, I'm always learning. Hopefully others will be able to share the exact reason why you don't do it. mb.nawcc.org/threads/meantime-screws.133044/

[@ThomasLange-ye4gh]

Few railroad grade watches cased were in solid god, because they were too expensive for RR staff to afford. There were very few (if any) display backs on RR grade watches so the originality of the case is suspect - there are also screw witness marks that prove that the watch has been re-cased. Not at all original.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Hi, thanks for dropping in! Yes, unfortunately, the case may not be original to the movement, but someone in this watch's chain of ownership decided to case it in a sales back. I can't blame the person. The movement is top notch and just wonderful to gaze at. But some may prefer the authenticity of an original case, which is also totally understandable. I hope you enjoyed the restoration and thanks for your support!

[@jameswhite1319]

I got one for sale

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Hi, thanks for stopping by. Unfortunately I have enough in my collection! Try eBay, I'm sure you'll find a buyer there. Good luck!