The Watchmaker's Workshop: Case Polishing

Cameron Weiss, master watchmaker and founder of family-owned Weiss Watch Company, dives into watchmaking in this new series.
Watch polishing is an art form and craft that stands on its own besides watchmaking.
Directed, shot, edited by Andrew Reed at the Weiss Watch Company workshop in Nashville, TN. weisswatchcompany.com #watchmaker #watch #watchrepair #watchmaking #craftsman

[@gackerman99]

this series is my favorite thing on youtube

[@BandrewScott]

Another absolutely fantastic episode. This has quickly became my favorite watch content on TH-cam. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise Cameron.

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

Wow, thank you!

[@auburnvans]

WE LOVE YOU CAMERON!! thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, it's one of my favorite channels

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

I appreciate that! Thank you.

[@vidsantoro]

This is one of the most useful (and well shot) watchmaking channels on TH-cam. Nicely done

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

Thank you!

[@sdebow1982]

Wow I have a new found appreciation for the craft of polishing. I guess I didn't realize how much actually goes into bringing out all those different finishes. It seems so therapeutic at the same time. Thank you for sharing.

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@racingdr1]

I learn so much from your videos. Thank you !!

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

You're welcome!

[@boydsargeant7496]

Wonderful explanation, thanks for another great episode Cameron!

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

Thank you!

[@GrzesSobieski]

Good stuff. This is a great way to market your product also. I look forward to your next creation.

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

More to come!

[@dbbogo6069]

very nice channel with very very high potential! best of luck!! great material here btw

[@popecosh307]

Even though I know all of this pretty well (being into watches and knives and having experience in a metal fab shop) it’s still very interesting to hear him explain it

[@luxuryliving3082]

Amazing content Cameron!

[@Leo-Crespi]

amazing

[@marcn8750]

Wonderful video. I just subscribed.
Quick question, for a mirror finish diamond paste vs white rouge. Any preference and why?
Best wishes from Singapore 🇸🇬

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

This is dependent on the material being polished and the method used to polish. If using a buffing wheel for larger parts with stainless or gold I will use a rouge made by Menzerna and a soft cotton wheel. Diamond paste is very good for smaller parts or my preference is Simichrome which is less expensive. For flat movement parts I only use diamond paste on a zinc block.

[@edwin-38]

Really like this content i cant believe how skilful watch makers are this is insane. You have a amazing job 👍

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kira07]

that ..special tape is ordinary kapton tape, kapton is a type of plastic that can withstand high temp. there is also other types of high temp tapes but this is the cheapest one

[@BokiPetrovic88]

Hi, what grit scotch brite wheel to get, very fine, fine or medium? Thanks

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

That depends on the watch you are refinishing. Usually fine grit wheel will be good for most.

[@tomraine4288]

Quality content. Just started learning polishing after assembling movements and watches for a number of years professionally. How would you polish some simple hairline scratches from a polished section, just using a polishing cloth?

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

if the scratches are not deep at all then I would use a leather buff glued on wood with some simichrome paste to polish nicely by hand. really depends on the shape of the part and how deep the scratches are. I never use a polishing cloth.

[@tomraine4288]

Thanks I will give it a try. I found Bergeon 1282-A and it seems to be what you're describing. Its a rectangle link in a bracelet.