I have been watching Tess videos for about two years. I have never seen a mainspring wound back into the barrel by hand Nice video and relaxing music. Thank you.
It looked in relatively good shape to begin with. A cleaning and oiling and … we are good. It’s always nice to get those. I would have put a new Mainspring in it just for the heck of it but it’s alright anyways. I like the trick with the pallet fork and rodico . Good job!
Hello I’m a new subscriber of your channel, I really appreciate you work and the video. I’m a watchmaker hobbyist and I begin 3 years ago and I absolutely appreciate this fantastic hobby. I have received last week a pocket watch like this, that is my second pocket watch repair and restoration so you video is a real reference for me thank you for sharing ! ✨👌
I have the same watch with a similar looking 17J 1883 mvt. in an identical case. It's a watch whose worthiness I am questioning as it is currently dead, needing at the very least a mainspring.
Interesting change of page, but I prefer all the narrative that you can provide. I’ve had wrist watches and pocket watches all my life, for all i know, there’s a little gremlin inside who moves the hands and makes the ticking sound.
Wow did you use the original mainspring? How does it run? I'm really impressed by how solid the craftsmanship is overal - especially on the pallet fork
If the crystal popped out(I dropped the crystal and ring) how do you get it back in? It’s glass so I don’t want to try popping it in. I was thinking about heating the ring in some very hot water to expand the ring then placing the crystal into the space and letting it cool and shrink down. Is that a thing? Thermodynamically it makes sense but I’m not sure of the process.
Yes if the crystal is a tight fit, don’t force it or the rim may chip. The slot in the bezel is angled outward so the actual opening is smaller than where the crystal sits. I’ve had a lot of success heating the bezel to a high enough temperature so that it expands, allowing the crystal to drop right in. As it cools, it secures it in place
@@csspinner are we talking boiling water or hotter than that? I’m thinking that cooking the crystal with the metal is necessary so it’s not shocked when the crystal touches the hot metal. Correct?
@@JoeKrol crystal can stay cold, but it probably doesn’t matter as it won’t really change size . I’ve used a hot place to heat the metal, but you can try boiling water first
Beauty! I just acquired a similar Waltham this week, 11 jewels, non-running, from 1891. Broken mainspring (no big deal), but as I discovered during disassembly, the impulse jewel is missing. I am new to the watchmaking craft, (one year) and have never replaced an impulse jewel before. Not sure I want to go the shellac route. Would it be a watchmaking travesty to use another adhesive, such as superglue, or nail polish?
The problem with super glue is it isn’t adjustable like shellac. Once it dries, and does so too fast, you can’t tweak the jewel to get the angle perfect. With shellac, you can reheat till soft and it’s very forgiving.
Thank you, Chris. Ah, ok, hadn't factored that in. Oh well, what's another 50 bucks. And I was just getting used to having money in my checking account at the end of the month. Boy did I pick the wrong hobby!
Good job on this restoration not many watchsmiths still around we are a vanishing breed so that means you need to keep up the good work and i enjoy your videos.
Thanks. Most of my repairs I sell back on eBay or Facebook to support the hobby. Here are some active listings: www.ebay.com/itm/234775674670 www.ebay.com/itm/234774349431 facebook.com/marketplace/item/458242053116115/?mibextid=6ojiHh facebook.com/marketplace/item/5620913874658370/?mibextid=6ojiHh
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I have been watching Tess videos for about two years. I have never seen a mainspring wound back into the barrel by hand Nice video and relaxing music. Thank you.
Lord! That's a beautiful watch!
It looked in relatively good shape to begin with. A cleaning and oiling and … we are good. It’s always nice to get those. I would have put a new Mainspring in it just for the heck of it but it’s alright anyways. I like the trick with the pallet fork and rodico . Good job!
I will have to remember that rodico trick for installing the lever
Finally got my hands on a waltham I got my hands on an 1893 demi hunter I love it
Love that watch, simple, crips, clear. stunner of a pocket watch!
Hello I’m a new subscriber of your channel, I really appreciate you work and the video. I’m a watchmaker hobbyist and I begin 3 years ago and I absolutely appreciate this fantastic hobby. I have received last week a pocket watch like this, that is my second pocket watch repair and restoration so you video is a real reference for me thank you for sharing ! ✨👌
Great to hear!! Best of luck to you in your restoration!
Cool idea to use a tea strainer for the small parts in the ultrasonic ... definitely gonna raid the wife's tea equipment.
Nice
Another beauty , thanks for that 🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I have the same watch with a similar looking 17J 1883 mvt. in an identical case. It's a watch whose worthiness I am questioning as it is currently dead, needing at the very least a mainspring.
Beautiful watch! However, I prefer the narration.😂
Great Video, keep making them!
Thank you for the kind words!
Interesting change of page, but I prefer all the narrative that you can provide. I’ve had wrist watches and pocket watches all my life, for all i know, there’s a little gremlin inside who moves the hands and makes the ticking sound.
Thanks! For these earlier videos I was a bit shy to put my voice into the videos. I’m glad you enjoy the narrated ones
Wow did you use the original mainspring?
How does it run?
I'm really impressed by how solid the craftsmanship is overal - especially on the pallet fork
It keeps excellent time. I try not to replace the mainspring unless I have to.
If the crystal popped out(I dropped the crystal and ring) how do you get it back in? It’s glass so I don’t want to try popping it in. I was thinking about heating the ring in some very hot water to expand the ring then placing the crystal into the space and letting it cool and shrink down. Is that a thing? Thermodynamically it makes sense but I’m not sure of the process.
Yes if the crystal is a tight fit, don’t force it or the rim may chip. The slot in the bezel is angled outward so the actual opening is smaller than where the crystal sits. I’ve had a lot of success heating the bezel to a high enough temperature so that it expands, allowing the crystal to drop right in. As it cools, it secures it in place
@@csspinner are we talking boiling water or hotter than that? I’m thinking that cooking the crystal with the metal is necessary so it’s not shocked when the crystal touches the hot metal. Correct?
@@JoeKrol crystal can stay cold, but it probably doesn’t matter as it won’t really change size . I’ve used a hot place to heat the metal, but you can try boiling water first
@@csspinner thank you!!!
Beauty! I just acquired a similar Waltham this week, 11 jewels, non-running, from 1891. Broken mainspring (no big deal), but as I discovered during disassembly, the impulse jewel is missing. I am new to the watchmaking craft, (one year) and have never replaced an impulse jewel before. Not sure I want to go the shellac route. Would it be a watchmaking travesty to use another adhesive, such as superglue, or nail polish?
The problem with super glue is it isn’t adjustable like shellac. Once it dries, and does so too fast, you can’t tweak the jewel to get the angle perfect. With shellac, you can reheat till soft and it’s very forgiving.
Thank you, Chris. Ah, ok, hadn't factored that in. Oh well, what's another 50 bucks. And I was just getting used to having money in my checking account at the end of the month. Boy did I pick the wrong hobby!
Great video! Question on the movement. There are two small Philips style screws seen here 1:01. What's the purpose of these two screws?
Those are banking pins for the pallet. They are adjustable. See 4:50 for a look on the other side. The two brass pins.
Good job on this restoration not many watchsmiths still around we are a vanishing breed so that means you need to keep up the good work and i enjoy your videos.
Thank you for the kind words
The link for the mesh baskets is not correct. Would like to purchase, please advise
Try this one: amzn.to/3WAv6lW
Oh, it's a pity that there is no repeater in the watch! And so it's a simple mechanism.
A repeater is on my watch repair bucket list. Would love to have the privilege to work on one.
@@csspinner It is interesting to look at rare mechanisms, I will watch your blogs with interest.
In the past, American watches were better than European ones
💯- I generally stay away from Swiss watches pre 1920. The craftsmanship wasn’t as precise and definitely not as beautiful
Absolutely beautiful. Do you have a store or do you ever sell these pocket watches?
Thanks. Most of my repairs I sell back on eBay or Facebook to support the hobby. Here are some active listings:
www.ebay.com/itm/234775674670
www.ebay.com/itm/234774349431
facebook.com/marketplace/item/458242053116115/?mibextid=6ojiHh
facebook.com/marketplace/item/5620913874658370/?mibextid=6ojiHh
Thank you, I’ll take a look