@@richardperrettwatchmaker Hi Richard as I belong to quite a few watch forums like Verge Fusee, Art Deco and American pocket and wrist watch sites we all appreciate when an old treasure gets a new lease on life and is preserved for future generations to appreciate and admire. Watching a true craftsman like you is a pleasure as most today are just battery and movement changers and wont go near the old mechanical time pieces.
I wish I could add sumthing on your work and videos .there just a real credit to you. You one extremely interesting historical watchmaker / director. Brilliant
This was one of the most satisfying videos I've seen...ever. maybe next one could have some fine classica music and this would be perfect for people trying to go to sleep . Awesome. I love watches and clocks.
Delightful. Worth the wait. Not knowing much about hairsprings, why not make a new, longer one? Is it because of all the other things that would have to change, too? Great result that was fun and informative to observe. Many thanks.
Hi Randy ... vibrating a new spring is a lengthy process and includes often fabricating a new collet for the spring. If the one in place is good most watchmakers will go with it. Good to hear from you sir! Richard
Graunch - to graunch, graunched, graunching, graunchified, graunchifying. To work something with extraordinary and excessive strength in a reckless and haphazard fashion, graunch. Thank you, I learned something today.
Genius, well done.. I’ve dabbled a bit with several of my antique Waltham pocket watches and it’s such a pleasure to see a professional at work. PS noticed that the minute hand may need just a slight straightening, it looks slightly arced. Or it could be the camera angle..
Hi Giovan ... thank you so much for this kind feedback. Yes the minute hand is slightly bent. I decided to leave it that way. Damaging the hands or dial is what I try most to avoid and the risk versus benefit decision here was clear especially as the minute hand is so delicate. Well spotted though! Richard
Hi Alan ... depends what they are made of. I rarely put a dial in the cleaner , witholder pocket watches the printing can sometimes be taken clean off! I do put brass hands in but not steel or other types ... so just brass hands really. Some warm soapy water and a rinse is good for enamel dials. Hope this helps. richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker Thanks for the reply. I have a problem with the hair spring guides on my watch and would never have known it without watching you video so thanks one again
Hi Jon ... if the escapement design is good then no. I have had issues with 'knocking' though (when the amplitude becomes too high and the impulse jewel rotates to far and hits the back end of the fork) it's weird because you end up looking for some gummy lube to calm the balance down which feels very wrong! Richard
Wonderful watch, wonderful work! However, I kept waiting for you to explain about lever escapement vs. cylinder escapement. Did I miss it, or have you not covered that? You referred to it at the beginning of the first video.
Richard, you ultrasonic clean, as I do. What cleaner and rinse solutions do you use? I’m using Elma products that are waterless. However my parts won’t dry now. I’m thinking it’s a greasy oily residue and this is why it won’t dry. Also I’m finding that the cleaning process can remove zinc coatings and discolour metals. I don’t heat the ultrasonic but the solutions do get warm from the vibration. So my question is what do you think I need to do differently? Any ideas?
I've always wondered if old watches that were hand made had custom made screws. Meaning their pitch and diameter. What if you had to replace a screw? New hole and new threads, new screw made or bought by you?
Very very good work. And a great end result with exceptional amplitude achieved. A great end result. But it’s a pity that there appears to be solvent marks on the escape wheel cock and the main bridge. Although it’s probably just the lighting and angle of film Good end result I must say !
Hi. I have an old Swiss watch; It is a relic from my fathfr. I live in Iran and I couldn't find skilled watch repairmam until I acquainted with your page. May I send it to You for repair?
Richard im thinking of buying a new screwdriver set i noticed you are using A andF screwdrivers would i be better off buying a cheap bergeon about £113 or buying a set of AF, are af hardened like bergeon,thanks richard.steve.
Hi Stephen ... the accurate answer is 'I don't know' for sure! They look like they have been hardened but I do not definitively know. It's an interesting question because the maxim of buy the best tools you can afford is at play but in the context of having a great many tools to buy on a budget this maxim itself my need tempering. I have had this about five years and they have been brilliant with very little wear. I broke one but only because I was using it for I task I should not have been. Getting an individual replacement to keep the set intact was easy. I would say AF is fine ... but the maxim still holds. Hope this is useful. Richard
Hi. I have an old Swiss watch; It is a relic from my fathfr. I live in Iran and I couldn't find skilled watch repairmam until I acquainted with your page. May I send it to You for repair?
Richard, you were a Master Surgeon on that Hair Spring and the Regulator Pins. It now reminds me of a beating heart when running. Superb.
Most enjoyable video Richard, well done doing a lovely job! Thanks for the history telling and brining a lovely watch back to its glory?
Beautiful pocket watch, and lovely work on it.
Outstanding. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much Ashley! Very pleased you enjoyed this. Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker Hi Richard as I belong to quite a few watch forums like Verge Fusee, Art Deco and American pocket and wrist watch sites we all appreciate when an old treasure gets a new lease on life and is preserved for future generations to appreciate and admire. Watching a true craftsman like you is a pleasure as most today are just battery and movement changers and wont go near the old mechanical time pieces.
Incredible and fascinating insight of a Master at work. Wonderful to see this beautiful and elaborate watch restored to its former glory. 👍☘
Hi Niallv .... it was very satisfying to see it running back as it should. Good to hear from you as always. Richard
I wish I could add sumthing on your work and videos .there just a real credit to you.
You one extremely interesting historical watchmaker / director.
Brilliant
Haha! Thanks Jon! .... you are officially very well liked. Your support and encouragement is very much appreciated. Richard
Beautiful job on that very ornate watch. You brought it back and deserve to be pleased!
Hey gonshocks ... thank you sir! I was a real pleasure to do. Good to hear from you. Richard
I have the greatest of respect and admiration for Richard and wish the best! Thanks for all you do and I wish you could work on my watches!
Hi John .... Thank you so much. Maybe I shall! Richard
Sir, you are a genius! I really enjoy watching your wonderful videos.
Fantastic video Richard.
Thanks Jon! Richard
Fascinating!! Love these old watches!! Great!!
This was one of the most satisfying videos I've seen...ever. maybe next one could have some fine classica music and this would be perfect for people trying to go to sleep . Awesome. I love watches and clocks.
Exceptionally cool! So informative and what a craft!
Hi Rishi ... thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! Richard
Wow realy nice watch !!!
Hi Elek ... yes it's a beauty! I do love my pocket watches! Richard
Great job on a beautiful watch!
Thanks Joseph!
What a nice work you have done there. Amazing!
Wonderful work and enjoyed the history lesson 😀 thank you.
Delightful. Worth the wait. Not knowing much about hairsprings, why not make a new, longer one? Is it because of all the other things that would have to change, too? Great result that was fun and informative to observe. Many thanks.
Hi Randy ... vibrating a new spring is a lengthy process and includes often fabricating a new collet for the spring. If the one in place is good most watchmakers will go with it. Good to hear from you sir! Richard
Graunch - to graunch, graunched, graunching, graunchified, graunchifying. To work something with extraordinary and excessive strength in a reckless and haphazard fashion, graunch. Thank you, I learned something today.
Genius, well done.. I’ve dabbled a bit with several of my antique Waltham pocket watches and it’s such a pleasure to see a professional at work. PS noticed that the minute hand may need just a slight straightening, it looks slightly arced. Or it could be the camera angle..
Hi Giovan ... thank you so much for this kind feedback. Yes the minute hand is slightly bent. I decided to leave it that way. Damaging the hands or dial is what I try most to avoid and the risk versus benefit decision here was clear especially as the minute hand is so delicate. Well spotted though! Richard
Excellent video. I am just repairing my first watch and was wondering if it is safe to put the hands and face of the watch in the ultrasonic cleaner?
Hi Alan ... depends what they are made of. I rarely put a dial in the cleaner , witholder pocket watches the printing can sometimes be taken clean off! I do put brass hands in but not steel or other types ... so just brass hands really. Some warm soapy water and a rinse is good for enamel dials. Hope this helps. richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker Thanks for the reply. I have a problem with the hair spring guides on my watch and would never have known it without watching you video so thanks one again
Great stuff Richard.
When using modern oils do you ever have problems with over banking of the pallet fork?
Hi Jon ... if the escapement design is good then no. I have had issues with 'knocking' though (when the amplitude becomes too high and the impulse jewel rotates to far and hits the back end of the fork) it's weird because you end up looking for some gummy lube to calm the balance down which feels very wrong! Richard
Wonderful watch, wonderful work! However, I kept waiting for you to explain about lever escapement vs. cylinder escapement. Did I miss it, or have you not covered that? You referred to it at the beginning of the first video.
Richard, you ultrasonic clean, as I do. What cleaner and rinse solutions do you use? I’m using Elma products that are waterless. However my parts won’t dry now. I’m thinking it’s a greasy oily residue and this is why it won’t dry. Also I’m finding that the cleaning process can remove zinc coatings and discolour metals. I don’t heat the ultrasonic but the solutions do get warm from the vibration. So my question is what do you think I need to do differently? Any ideas?
I've always wondered if old watches that were hand made had custom made screws. Meaning their pitch and diameter. What if you had to replace a screw? New hole and new threads, new screw made or bought by you?
Hey RUBIZEN! .... This is good topic for a video! Stay tuned! Richard
Very very good work. And a great end result with exceptional amplitude achieved. A great end result. But it’s a pity that there appears to be solvent marks on the escape wheel cock and the main bridge. Although it’s probably just the lighting and angle of film
Good end result I must say !
You speak just like John Arlott, the famous cricket commentator.
Haha! That's the 4th famous person I have been likened to. Last time it was Dustin Hoffman. Nice one! Richard
Hi. I have an old Swiss watch; It is a relic from my fathfr. I live in Iran and I couldn't find skilled watch repairmam until I acquainted with your page. May I send it to You for repair?
Do you know how the silver case weighs
Richard im thinking of buying a new screwdriver set i noticed you are using A andF screwdrivers would i be better off buying a cheap bergeon about £113 or buying a set of AF, are af hardened like bergeon,thanks richard.steve.
Hi Stephen ... the accurate answer is 'I don't know' for sure! They look like they have been hardened but I do not definitively know. It's an interesting question because the maxim of buy the best tools you can afford is at play but in the context of having a great many tools to buy on a budget this maxim itself my need tempering. I have had this about five years and they have been brilliant with very little wear. I broke one but only because I was using it for I task I should not have been. Getting an individual replacement to keep the set intact was easy. I would say AF is fine ... but the maxim still holds. Hope this is useful. Richard
thank you very much richard.steve
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Hi. I have an old Swiss watch; It is a relic from my fathfr. I live in Iran and I couldn't find skilled watch repairmam until I acquainted with your page. May I send it to You for repair?