A good video and it is good to see a retired engineer’s process applied to the task. Having viewed the second experience just goes to show that this is another an easy hobby!!
Congratulations on a new, functional movement. Like you did, I started replacing parts and hands after watching watch maker perform this trick on TH-cam. They make it look so easy! I had the same experience you had with replacing the hands. I tossed the big cheap press and bought a set of pens to fit the hands! Still not easy, but much better. Now, after some practice, replacing hands is still not my favourite job, but I don't screw up my watch hands anymore. Success with your new seconds hand!
Well done and I commend you on jumping in and expanding your knowledge about watch repair. The only way we learn is by doing and you're going to make mistakes along the way. Everyone struggles getting those hands on and lined up...especially that fiddly second hand! You push forward and you will ultimately succeed!
Hi, doing a great job, if I may focus on the seconds hand & film the finished work. LESS STRESS !!! Thank you for your vids. I’ll be doing the same for the first time myself
I also bought tools to work with watches, my intention is to maintain my watches in good work and possibly I will make a project building my own watch. Great video as always and very brave of you by changing the movement, bravo,I am sorry it didn't work out at the first time but with perseverance, you will get there.
Wow, making your own watch... that is a big challenge. How will you do that? Are you going to buy an existing case and dial or make your own? I assume you will buy an existing movement. Let me know how it goings. Maybe you should make some TH-cam episodes on this project.
Great video 👍 I decided to swap the movement on my Sarb017 when I dropped it and it stopped working 😓. I went through a very similar process to you, including research and gathering tools. The job panned out much the same way as yours. A very nervous time setting the hands though thankfully managed somehow to fit the seconds hand unscathed! I was sweating bullets though 😅. Can’t wait for the next instalment 👏
I did manage to source a genuine 6r15 for a good price. But I put it to one side and fitted an NH35 instead, it was a direct fit once you swap the movement ring/spacer over.
@@neverknowinglyunders alright, My sarb035 is in need of a swap and service costs too much. I dont know how the sarb017 movement spacer looks like but mine has a simple metal spacer. I will give the NH35 a shot, thx
You know, it's funny. I found your channel right after I got into collecting watches and last week I decided I'm going to build my father a watch for father's day and get into learning how to do this sort of stuff. Stop copying me Bob! In other news I know you held off on that Tiffany because it cost an exuberant amount of money but I'm having a couple watches serviced right now by RGM Watches in PA and they specialize in vintage and antique watches. Take a look and see if they're able to help out.
@@adventureswithtime I just meant it would reduce the value if you ever sell it. Since it now is a "frankenwatch". If you want to keep it forever, no worries then. Cheers!
21:00 25 minutes pour remettre l'aiguille des secondes ... ouille !! cela dit : j'ai du mettre le même temps pour aligner les pivots d'un 3804 la 1ere fois je cherche des seiko en panne avec un 4R35 / 4R36 / 4R57 dedans, en France / Europe ?
And would you please take a cup of Valium before you attempt to put the second hand on Mr Shakey hands because you do not have the hands to do this kind of work especially when it comes down to the second hands either take a couple of Valiums or a couple of good stiff shots of some booze to stop your hands from shaking
A good video and it is good to see a retired engineer’s process applied to the task. Having viewed the second experience just goes to show that this is another an easy hobby!!
There is lots of joy and headaches in this hobby
It amazes me how well some watch repair people can get the hands in place. It looks so difficult to me. Great video!
I think it takes the right tools and practice. And remember, they aren't trying to film their work at the same time. 😩
Congratulations on a new, functional movement. Like you did, I started replacing parts and hands after watching watch maker perform this trick on TH-cam. They make it look so easy! I had the same experience you had with replacing the hands. I tossed the big cheap press and bought a set of pens to fit the hands! Still not easy, but much better. Now, after some practice, replacing hands is still not my favourite job, but I don't screw up my watch hands anymore. Success with your new seconds hand!
Practice probably makes for perfection. But I hope I don't have to do this again to soon.
Well done and I commend you on jumping in and expanding your knowledge about watch repair. The only way we learn is by doing and you're going to make mistakes along the way. Everyone struggles getting those hands on and lined up...especially that fiddly second hand! You push forward and you will ultimately succeed!
I hope so. In hindsight I'm thinking I should have ordered two replacement second hands; in case I bend another. Oh well.
Great video, really well filmed and very informative.
Thanks. It was fun doing and learning this stuff.
12 mins into your video! Very good so far. I am thinking about doing the exact same thing to one of my watches.
Give it a try. I might be frustrating but you'll be glad you tried.
Hi, doing a great job, if I may focus on the seconds hand & film the finished work. LESS STRESS !!!
Thank you for your vids. I’ll be doing the same for the first time myself
I may have to do that.
Funny, i have all those same tools..good stuff!
Do you do a lot of work on watches?
Great video! Bummer about the second hand!!! Each mistake becomes a lesson. Cheers!
Yup. Its all about the learning at this point.
Nice precise video. Before you button it up, maybe think about changing the oscillating weight for the original 4R one. Keep up the good work.
That change is more challenging. But I might try that in the future now that I have an extra movement to play with.
I also bought tools to work with watches, my intention is to maintain my watches in good work and possibly I will make a project building my own watch. Great video as always and very brave of you by changing the movement, bravo,I am sorry it didn't work out at the first time but with perseverance, you will get there.
Wow, making your own watch... that is a big challenge. How will you do that? Are you going to buy an existing case and dial or make your own? I assume you will buy an existing movement. Let me know how it goings. Maybe you should make some TH-cam episodes on this project.
@@adventureswithtime Hi,my intention is to buy all necessary parts on ebay inclusive the movement
Excellent video. Looking forward to part 2.
Me too. Should be by the end of the month.
Loved it !
Great job good sir !!
Thank you for watching
Great video 👍
I decided to swap the movement on my Sarb017 when I dropped it and it stopped working 😓.
I went through a very similar process to you, including research and gathering tools.
The job panned out much the same way as yours. A very nervous time setting the hands though thankfully managed somehow to fit the seconds hand unscathed! I was sweating bullets though 😅.
Can’t wait for the next instalment 👏
Thanks. That second hand is a tough one.
Hey Craig, which movement did you replace it with? Another 6r15/NE15 or did you try a downgrade NH-movement?
I did manage to source a genuine 6r15 for a good price. But I put it to one side and fitted an NH35 instead, it was a direct fit once you swap the movement ring/spacer over.
@@neverknowinglyunders alright, My sarb035 is in need of a swap and service costs too much. I dont know how the sarb017 movement spacer looks like but mine has a simple metal spacer. I will give the NH35 a shot, thx
Imhotep , the Sarb017 has the metal spacer also (not sure if it’s the same dimensions).
Good luck!
man you are the best i really like your video take your time with it next time :)
Thank you for the kind words
from Russia with love. Лайк за Командирские!
Thanks.
Good job!
It was a long haul to get through all of this work, but well worth it.
You know, it's funny. I found your channel right after I got into collecting watches and last week I decided I'm going to build my father a watch for father's day and get into learning how to do this sort of stuff. Stop copying me Bob!
In other news I know you held off on that Tiffany because it cost an exuberant amount of money but I'm having a couple watches serviced right now by RGM Watches in PA and they specialize in vintage and antique watches. Take a look and see if they're able to help out.
I know about RGM but didn't know that they serviced watches also. I'll check them out. Thanks.
6:39 you forgot silicone grease for the case back gasket, lube for the new stem? Locktite for the crown on the new stem?
Yes I did. I should get some and grease the gasket. Thank you.
What's wrong with your old 37seiko movement? it's a movement with winding function,why u need to replace it?
The old movement didn't seem to be functioning correctly and consistently.
Why put a lesser movement in your watch?
Are you talking about the NH35 vs the 4R35? From what I know, they are essentially the same movement from Seiko but targeted for different markets.
@@adventureswithtime I just meant it would reduce the value if you ever sell it. Since it now is a "frankenwatch". If you want to keep it forever, no worries then. Cheers!
21:00 25 minutes pour remettre l'aiguille des secondes ... ouille !!
cela dit : j'ai du mettre le même temps pour aligner les pivots d'un 3804 la 1ere fois
je cherche des seiko en panne avec un 4R35 / 4R36 / 4R57 dedans, en France / Europe ?
Why are you looking for these movements
@@adventureswithtime mostly for fun ... they are cheap to learn, since i'm a beginner
i did some repair (but just do a movie of the results 😬, not the repair 😐) th-cam.com/video/0PnKE61IkOo/w-d-xo.html
37 has not a day indicatot
What do you mean?
And would you please take a cup of Valium before you attempt to put the second hand on Mr Shakey hands because you do not have the hands to do this kind of work especially when it comes down to the second hands either take a couple of Valiums or a couple of good stiff shots of some booze to stop your hands from shaking
We all do the best we can.