Just came across your channel. I had to pause, I literally received my first 1A auto-oiler just today! I'm so excited to start using it instead of the little standard ones :D
Thanks. It was very interesting for me as I am actually servicing my Dad's Cal 645 and I am not really familiar with this movement. I understand that your customer was on a tight budget but not changing the mainspring at the moment of servicing the watch is something that I think he will eventually regret. Mine cost about $16. I completed the cleaning of the automatic module. It's a little different that the one you served but I took good notes... yes! Handling the balance as you said is very scary because of the delicate hairspring and on top of that the over coil can get (if not careful) on top of the center wheel. I plan to use D5 for the automatic module unless you can recommend me otherwise. Well, thanks again...
D5 works fine. I used to work with D5 too until the industry moved on to mobius HP1300, which is now fully synthetic and supposedly last longer. D5 has issues with colder temperatures being mineral, hardens and viscosity changes. HP1300 might have better stability over wider temperature range. But for 90% of daily use cases, should be fine.
It's fascinating to see that you brought back this old Grandfather watch back to life. Anyway, I have a similar watch, bubble back Rolex watch from the same era. My crown and stem came loose when I tried to set time. When I pushed and screwed the stem/crown back on the second stopped after a while. However, when I loosen up the screw-in crown the second started to run again. I have watched your video just to see how you removed the crown and noticed that you have skipped those steps. Wondering if you can give me some advice on how to remove/put the crown. I have removed the back case and located the screw but unable to move it or push it. Thank you
You may need to bring it to your nearest trusted watchmaker or Rolex service Center. The setting lever may have been undone and it might need to be fixed from the dial side.
Hi, power was released. The spin that you see is the last dregs of stored power being drained as I removed the pallet fork. Usually this small residual energy is safe enough to not cause any issues or damage.
amazing work
Thank you! Cheers!
Just came across your channel. I had to pause, I literally received my first 1A auto-oiler just today! I'm so excited to start using it instead of the little standard ones :D
Yes it’s a great tool. Set the amount of oil dispensed using the eccentric screw and get ready to rock!
Thanks. It was very interesting for me as I am actually servicing my Dad's Cal 645 and I am not really familiar with this movement. I understand that your customer was on a tight budget but not changing the mainspring at the moment of servicing the watch is something that I think he will eventually regret. Mine cost about $16. I completed the cleaning of the automatic module. It's a little different that the one you served but I took good notes... yes! Handling the balance as you said is very scary because of the delicate hairspring and on top of that the over coil can get (if not careful) on top of the center wheel. I plan to use D5 for the automatic module unless you can recommend me otherwise. Well, thanks again...
D5 works fine. I used to work with D5 too until the industry moved on to mobius HP1300, which is now fully synthetic and supposedly last longer. D5 has issues with colder temperatures being mineral, hardens and viscosity changes. HP1300 might have better stability over wider temperature range. But for 90% of daily use cases, should be fine.
Do u know how to remove the crown? Thanks
Can you teach me how to remove the crown(exchange)? Thanks
It's fascinating to see that you brought back this old Grandfather watch back to life. Anyway, I have a similar watch, bubble back Rolex watch from the same era. My crown and stem came loose when I tried to set time. When I pushed and screwed the stem/crown back on the second stopped after a while. However, when I loosen up the screw-in crown the second started to run again. I have watched your video just to see how you removed the crown and noticed that you have skipped those steps. Wondering if you can give me some advice on how to remove/put the crown. I have removed the back case and located the screw but unable to move it or push it. Thank you
You may need to bring it to your nearest trusted watchmaker or Rolex service Center. The setting lever may have been undone and it might need to be fixed from the dial side.
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Is there a reason you didn't release the power within the barrel before you started to take apart the movement?
Hi, power was released. The spin that you see is the last dregs of stored power being drained as I removed the pallet fork. Usually this small residual energy is safe enough to not cause any issues or damage.
Did good but for veiwer last stage was too fast