To be clear - scrap or used movement parts should never be used in a customer repair job. This video is for entertainment purposes and was really just an experiment on my part to see if it could be done. In this video we take a big bunch of scrap valjoux (ETA) 7750 watch parts to see if we can build a working and reasonably accurate Automatic Chronograph wristwatch. This project presented quite a few challenges, not least the amount of corrosion which needed to be dealt with. Can we get it working? If so., can it be accurate? Let’s see!
What commitment! This was educational in the way that I'm sure there are not many watchmakers willing to go through the efforts displayed in this video and now I've seen a watch movement in a way never seen before.
I’m not sure if it’s the only time but I certainly agree that this choice of music was perfect for this video and at a perfect level as to not overpower anything.
Never to late to indulge any Passion I'm 52 have been a medical engineer all my life and I am definitely considering a change in direction....go for it.
I am 40 and believe I may have missed my real calling. I am retiring in 12 and a half years. This will be one of my retirement hobbies. I have 12 years to pick up some skills.
I am not a watch maker and I don't know why the TH-cam algorithm pointed this out to me but I was absolutely mesmerized and couldn't stop watching. I experienced a feeling of calm and serenity which I cannot explain. I am definitely hooked. Great video! Great craftmanship.
Excellent video, I loved every minute of it. Just serviced a Seiko 7009A movement as part of my 2nd restoration project and needed some new parts and also learning how the watch works was a huge challenge for me. Watching the master be able to build a Chronograph with old left over parts is way over my head. I was amazed you can just make parts to fit when you found an issue. Thumbs up from me 👍
Thank you so much. This actually helped me repair my watch as I found this was the same movement. Saved $1700 which the shop I bought it from quoted to fix. Spent maybe 100 in tools to do this.
Footery work and a wee bit of footering, but sure, the man that never made a mistake, never made anything. Absolutely mesmerising. Many thanks for 3/4 of an hour of relaxing viewing of a craftsman at work.
You know your job Brother!! Very professional, I wouldn’t be able to put back all those small pieces. I’ve always admired the engineering Of an automatic watch, instead of a modern piece of plastic with technology 👍
Great video...I watched this & then immediately built my own watch, complete with twin-tourbillons, & all I used was a single discarded Bic pen, some old Hot Wheels, & a waffle-iron my Mom gave us. It was running 2-3 seconds fast a day, which was disappointing. So, of course, I dug some rocks out of our yard & incorporated a quartz oscillator. I know what you're thinking...."wait Scott, that's just some completely home-made Spring-Drive tech, like Grand Seiko uses". You'd be right, but I've modified my twin-tourbillons into a perpetually regenerating battery/power-source, which is theoretically impossible, by simply incorporating some old wire out of a Speak & Spell my parents bought for me in 1981. Now there's talk of making this watch I built into the official World's-Watch, from which the new coordinated universal time for the world will be based. There's even going to be a call in #, like in the old days of dialing POPCORN, & you'll be able to call in & actually hear the exact time, from the watch itself! I've accomplished this, of course, by sourcing parts from a Teddy Ruxpin talking bear that my parents bought for my little sister in 1986. You're all so very welcome....now we'll all know, for certain, what damn time it is. Scott Sherman
I would wear that watch 24x7. Not only the repair was pristine, the case choice was also amazing, beautiful timepiece. And it happens to be a very serviceable and dependable Valjoux 7750. You sir deserves a million subs.
Quite simply, this is the Bob Ross of watch channels. When he spoke of his error building a date-only watch, I was waiting for him to say it was a “happy little accident” or something like that. The tone, subject and music all commanded attention, yet lowered my blood pressure as well. Bravo, captain. Sail on!
I absolutely love your channel if i ever acquire a beautiful rolex thats in bad shape or needs a restoration i will be getting a hold of you.. thank you for your beautiful and soothing content.
I started working on watches about 3 years ago and am still learning new lessons every day, some good, some bad! Maybe in another 100 years i will be as good as Mark!
This video was great to watch. As I see all the watch movements being stripped from their cases for the greed of a small amount of gold, movements being tossed aside and sold for pennies on eBay. Nothing better for me than to watch a bin of spare parts turn into something fantastic. The case was such a great find! Should you put this watch up for sale, I will at the front of the line. I know you are slightly unimpressed with the dial, but it appeared to be an attractive watch when completed. I enjoyed watching this video a bit more than others for the simple fact that you salvaged and created something from virtually scrap, thank you Mark!
That was a neat project. Shows what you can do with junk if you take some time and effort. Good practice for the times when you must refurbish something that is worn or damaged if there are no replacement parts to be had.
Same here! I do things during the day that 99% of the people I work with couldn't understand. Then I watch this guy with awe! (also, teeth itch? That's good!)
what a stunning thing.... to take what would be less than a dollar in scrap turned into a functional and beautiful watch like this is a real treat. Really enjoyed this.
I loved this, albeit that you certainly lost me in the early stages of identifying and naming the myriad of parts and the ultimate assembling of them. However, the great skill and knowledge that you have was amply explained in every detail, which gives hope for me of growing into this knowledge you’ve imparted here and wherein I can eventually understand every segment. With that ability you have I subscribed.
I've been collecting watches now for about 6 months and this video has taught me so much how a watch works and how much effort goes into making or maintaining them. Great video 👍
What a remarkable invention and restoration repair job out of used parts and with pure perfection. I would love to buy the watch of you Sir, and I am very fond of automatic watches
What's beautiful about this video besides the obvious, the watch was your resolve. To see you mess up that many times and still carry on speaks volumes about your workmanship and who you are as a person that is a skill you can't teach
Love your work and watching the video is very cathartic. The finished item is very attractive too. I'd certainly have been interested if that was in a shop window.
Sir I just recently subscribed to your channel. Stumbled onto it while surfing. I am a mechanical engineer and a "hands-on" type of person. I find your videos to be very interesting and entertaining. I was never a "watch" enthusiast until now. Thanks to you I am now looking to purchase a mechanical watch. Thank-you and please keep making these videos! Utterly amazing what you can do for a watch. It's a science and an art form.
Recovering from knee surgery, to fully replace the joint. Feeling a bit sorry for myself. Don’t know why this was recommended to me, but I’m glad it was. It has calmed me down and relaxed me. Watching in wonderment. Thank you
I am a massive watch fanatic and love your videos. I never knew just how much went into a good, quality watch, until watching your videos. Some day...lol... I will own my dream watch. But until then I can take pleasure in watching your high quality tutorial videos. Thank you again.
Hey Mark, just bought a rusty 7750 (date only) off ebay. This is going to be my pet project and I've never done one so this video will come in good use. Thanks for taking the time to create it. See you in Harrow some time!!! ;)
Your videos are a therapy. Can't stop watching them. With your calm voice and pleasant music (not to mention deeply satisfying visual content) they make me relax. Thank you for that! Best regards from Poland
You have a voice for narration that was awesome! It was almost clinical. Those pieces were my thoughts. I see now I can go in and apply microscopic amounts of lubricant so they’re not as abrasive and I too have been left with burrs from previous attempts at repair.
You are amazing. I am in awe of your patience and your superb talent. I could watch you work for hours. I would trust you with any of my treasured watches.Thanks for this inspiring video!
this is what I call Art this is real art I am so fascinated with this thing sometimes I can say it's pretty much impossible to comprehend the amount of talent this guy has his just insane
you never cease to amaze me, Mark. your videos are the finest quality....and talk about off the wall thinking - building a movement from parts. we probably wont find this anywhere else. so cool.
To be clear - scrap or used movement parts should never be used in a customer repair job. This video is for entertainment purposes and was really just an experiment on my part to see if it could be done.
In this video we take a big bunch of scrap valjoux (ETA) 7750 watch parts to see if we can build a working and reasonably accurate Automatic Chronograph wristwatch.
This project presented quite a few challenges, not least the amount of corrosion which needed to be dealt with. Can we get it working? If so., can it be accurate? Let’s see!
I want to buy brand new genuine movement for my Rado watch.....do know you where from can I buy it?
Great idea for a video!
What commitment! This was educational in the way that I'm sure there are not many watchmakers willing to go through the efforts displayed in this video and now I've seen a watch movement in a way never seen before.
i wonder how many people have offered to buy this watch from you
Sos un genio 😃 saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷
Have never EVER said this about a TH-cam video but your choice for background music is wonderful; so calm, so appropriate, and so appreciated. 🙂
Mr. Watch Maker himself plays the piano, I can bet.
I’m not sure if it’s the only time but I certainly agree that this choice of music was perfect for this video and at a perfect level as to not overpower anything.
Yes his choice of music is usually well balanced and delightful! Very rare! This one reminded me of Westworld, first season.
Can someone name the music from 27:00 onwards?
I am glad he mentioned that he licenses the music. Very Fair.
From boyhood curiosity about clocks to watching this video 55 years later - I've missed my calling - I watched every second with immersion and delight
Never to late to indulge any Passion I'm 52 have been a medical engineer all my life and I am definitely considering a change in direction....go for it.
me too. I'm 74,two months ago, got a bench, ordered tools, and now I'm working on watches... loving every moment.
its not too late man
Me too. I’m wondering if this is how I’m going to spend my retirement from engineering.
I am 40 and believe I may have missed my real calling. I am retiring in 12 and a half years.
This will be one of my retirement hobbies. I have 12 years to pick up some skills.
At the end: "but for now, I need to strip this watch to pieces again and really give it my attention."
.... wait, WHAT?
England gets a fair bit of rainy weather ...
I saw few loose atoms there
Dave A I believe he lives in Thailand
@@nukiepoo I wonder how one deals with the humidity in that part of the world. It seems like rusting of all those precision tools would be pervasive.
@@BeyondWrittenWords You win!
I am not a watch maker and I don't know why the TH-cam algorithm pointed this out to me but I was absolutely mesmerized and couldn't stop watching. I experienced a feeling of calm and serenity which I cannot explain. I am definitely hooked.
Great video! Great craftmanship.
I would trust this man with any one of my pieces. Unbelievable attention to detail, with a hand of a surgeon. Love the video.
Mark, you are undoubtedly one of the finest sources of true horology and watchmaking. Thank you for your videos
Mark: builds watch from old parts laying around
Me: Barely managed to boil a potato for dinner
"I could absolutely do this"
*drops cell phone for the third time today*
This guy is so talented.
@@rayban8680
yeah but can he plug a video card into a motherboard???
hahahaha
"Barely managed"? Probably failed at that too?
I thought I was getting clever changing my own batteries. Then I see this and realise how little I know about watches 🤣🤣
probably the most epic video on TH-cam. the dedication here is from another world
This level of skill is truly a joy to observe, even though I don't truly understand what I'm seeing.
Amazing to see you work.
I fixed part of my fence with rusted nails that I hoarded, so we have things in common. Absolutely admire your talent , thank you.
I think it's phenomenal that there are people so capable as to do this kind of work. I can barely change a watch battery.
Mark, you are nothing short of a genius. Amazing video and what a superb creation of a watch from almost scrap.
How wonderful to enjoy. A genuine craftsman at work. Simply a joy (and that is said from a fifth generation clock maker). Wonderful you.
Excellent video, I loved every minute of it. Just serviced a Seiko 7009A movement as part of my 2nd restoration project and needed some new parts and also learning how the watch works was a huge challenge for me. Watching the master be able to build a Chronograph with old left over parts is way over my head. I was amazed you can just make parts to fit when you found an issue.
Thumbs up from me 👍
Wake up from a nightshift, grab some coffee, watch a vid about watchmaking with lovely music, life is good.
You're livin' it brother. I find that people who enjoy vids like this are much more appreciative of the finer things in life. Cheers.
Watching it while on night shift. Maintenance guy and all machines are running like clockwork 😉
Thank you so much. This actually helped me repair my watch as I found this was the same movement. Saved $1700 which the shop I bought it from quoted to fix. Spent maybe 100 in tools to do this.
nice
Very nice, how long did it take you?
Footery work and a wee bit of footering, but sure, the man that never made a mistake, never made anything. Absolutely mesmerising. Many thanks for 3/4 of an hour of relaxing viewing of a craftsman at work.
You know your job Brother!! Very professional, I wouldn’t be able to put back all those small pieces.
I’ve always admired the engineering
Of an automatic watch, instead of a modern piece of plastic with technology 👍
Just absolutely amazing what you did here. You not only gave life to old parts that were ment for the trash but you made them beautiful.
These videos are art. From the subject to the choice in music. It couldn't be more perfect. Can't thank you enough for making these!
Great video...I watched this & then immediately built my own watch, complete with twin-tourbillons, & all I used was a single discarded Bic pen, some old Hot Wheels, & a waffle-iron my Mom gave us. It was running 2-3 seconds fast a day, which was disappointing. So, of course, I dug some rocks out of our yard & incorporated a quartz oscillator. I know what you're thinking...."wait Scott, that's just some completely home-made Spring-Drive tech, like Grand Seiko uses". You'd be right, but I've modified my twin-tourbillons into a perpetually regenerating battery/power-source, which is theoretically impossible, by simply incorporating some old wire out of a Speak & Spell my parents bought for me in 1981. Now there's talk of making this watch I built into the official World's-Watch, from which the new coordinated universal time for the world will be based. There's even going to be a call in #, like in the old days of dialing POPCORN, & you'll be able to call in & actually hear the exact time, from the watch itself! I've accomplished this, of course, by sourcing parts from a Teddy Ruxpin talking bear that my parents bought for my little sister in 1986. You're all so very welcome....now we'll all know, for certain, what damn time it is. Scott Sherman
*AMAZING AND SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL...A JOB WELL DONE FOR SURE!!!* *THANKS FOR SHARING!!*
I loved watching this very much. Nicely done! And I thought the dial was perfectly fine.
I watch this video when i want to relax, it really is outstanding👍👍
I would wear that watch 24x7. Not only the repair was pristine, the case choice was also amazing, beautiful timepiece. And it happens to be a very serviceable and dependable Valjoux 7750. You sir deserves a million subs.
You're a real artist. That's impressive
Halfway into the video I already appreciate the effort and am going think the watch is beautiful regardless of my personal taste.
I definitely like it better when you describe each and every part.
This is one of the best you’ve done 👍🏻
I have just watched a craftsman at work,so good for the mind and soul
Fascinating! Best Saturday night entertainment. You are a master. Thank you.
Quite simply, this is the Bob Ross of watch channels. When he spoke of his error building a date-only watch, I was waiting for him to say it was a “happy little accident” or something like that. The tone, subject and music all commanded attention, yet lowered my blood pressure as well. Bravo, captain. Sail on!
Thank for the 42:39 mins of peace and serene.
I don't mind having that wacth on my hand..great video..love it..👍👍👍
Yes, a lovely watch. And charming music!
I absolutely love your channel if i ever acquire a beautiful rolex thats in bad shape or needs a restoration i will be getting a hold of you.. thank you for your beautiful and soothing content.
I started working on watches about 3 years ago and am still learning new lessons every day, some good, some bad! Maybe in another 100 years i will be as good as Mark!
This video was great to watch. As I see all the watch movements being stripped from their cases for the greed of a small amount of gold, movements being tossed aside and sold for pennies on eBay. Nothing better for me than to watch a bin of spare parts turn into something fantastic. The case was such a great find! Should you put this watch up for sale, I will at the front of the line. I know you are slightly unimpressed with the dial, but it appeared to be an attractive watch when completed. I enjoyed watching this video a bit more than others for the simple fact that you salvaged and created something from virtually scrap, thank you Mark!
That was a neat project. Shows what you can do with junk if you take some time and effort. Good practice for the times when you must refurbish something that is worn or damaged if there are no replacement parts to be had.
I've put this on the back burner to watch a later day.Really enjoyed it.
The case, dial, and hands compliment the movement quite nice. Excellent work on that movement. You really show that anything is possible.
How interesting. "Watching" a capable & experienced mechanic like you Mark is a pleasure.
Always love watching these videos. I am an electronics engineer and thought I did some fiddly things! watching this makes my teeth itch.
Same here! I do things during the day that 99% of the people I work with couldn't understand. Then I watch this guy with awe! (also, teeth itch? That's good!)
Software engineer, part time "Builder" here, makes you want to go and build or repair something
It's always time for Scotch. Since you mentioned it, I'll take a shot for you. 😊😊
This is ingenious. Great use for recycled parts.
I like how your 'preliminary rebuild' is about 1000% more advanced than most people could even begin to do. Truly impressive skill.
what a stunning thing.... to take what would be less than a dollar in scrap turned into a functional and beautiful watch like this is a real treat. Really enjoyed this.
A pleasure to watch. Thank you!
You made a fantastic looking watch, your watch making skills are superb,
I loved this, albeit that you certainly lost me in the early stages of identifying and naming the myriad of parts and the ultimate assembling of them. However, the great skill and knowledge that you have was amply explained in every detail, which gives hope for me of growing into this knowledge you’ve imparted here and wherein I can eventually understand every segment. With that ability you have I subscribed.
Utter mastery. What a pleasure to watch.
I have only respect for you. It's amazing what you are doing here!
Fantastic video(I appreciate the naming of all the parts) the watch is sublime...I wouldn’t change a thing.
I've been collecting watches now for about 6 months and this video has taught me so much how a watch works and how much effort goes into making or maintaining them. Great video 👍
Like all great craftsmen, you make watchmaking look simple.
What a remarkable invention and restoration repair job out of used parts and with pure perfection. I would love to buy the watch of you Sir, and I am very fond of automatic watches
What's beautiful about this video besides the obvious, the watch was your resolve. To see you mess up that many times and still carry on speaks volumes about your workmanship and who you are as a person that is a skill you can't teach
I like the dial, looks like a Fortis Square, but much cooler since you meticulously pieced it together yourself. Awesome work.
Just amazing. Do you remember when it was all new to you and you were blown away by the intriquite beauty of this work? I absolutely envy you.
wow! ich bewundere solche uhrenmacher! könnte stundenlang zusehen!❤️
Love your work and watching the video is very cathartic. The finished item is very attractive too. I'd certainly have been interested if that was in a shop window.
You, Sir, are a true artisan.
Great video Mark 👏 what a job to have that watch done from the old scrap parts. Amazing 👌
Fantastic....Wonderful quality videos. Thank You for the wonderfully relaxing and informative videos.
I've done that more than a few times with other caliber movements. They are fun projects that you get a sense of accomplishment from.
Sir I just recently subscribed to your channel. Stumbled onto it while surfing. I am a mechanical engineer and a "hands-on" type of person. I find your videos to be very interesting and entertaining. I was never a "watch" enthusiast until now. Thanks to you I am now looking to purchase a mechanical watch. Thank-you and please keep making these videos! Utterly amazing what you can do for a watch. It's a science and an art form.
Amazing skills. Thank you for the video. You deserve 100.000 subs and more !
If he does not break 100K soon, there is something wrong with the world......
I would love to see a video where you explain how the movement works and what each piece does or how it does it’s job. Fascinating
You build a great,unique and beautiful watch just for fun, that's awesome!!!!!!
I think it’s an absolute beaut. I really like that 70’s look. Well done
Wow amazing work thanks so much for sharing your precious time with us, beautiful job, you have an amazing talent, beautiful watch thanks again 👍
I'm not even a watch enthusiast and somehow I watched all the way. It was very enjoyable.
I know little about watch movements, just an interest, but this video had me transfixed. Top quality everything really, thanks.
Recovering from knee surgery, to fully replace the joint. Feeling a bit sorry for myself. Don’t know why this was recommended to me, but I’m glad it was. It has calmed me down and relaxed me. Watching in wonderment. Thank you
Wow, Mark you make it look so easy!
I must let you know this was so interesting to me. I think it turned out great. And I bet this watch continues to run for a long time.
I am a massive watch fanatic and love your videos. I never knew just how much went into a good, quality watch, until watching your videos. Some day...lol... I will own my dream watch. But until then I can take pleasure in watching your high quality tutorial videos. Thank you again.
Hey Mark, just bought a rusty 7750 (date only) off ebay. This is going to be my pet project and I've never done one so this video will come in good use. Thanks for taking the time to create it. See you in Harrow some time!!! ;)
I came back to say that this video was an absolute delight to watch. Make some more!
incredible. please do more restorations and watchmaking machining in 2023
Mesmerizing to watch. Gifted indeed!
I don't even own a working watch, but I'm enjoying these a lot!
Your videos are a therapy. Can't stop watching them. With your calm voice and pleasant music (not to mention deeply satisfying visual content) they make me relax. Thank you for that! Best regards from Poland
Absolutely beautiful, I LOVE the case, and the face is not bad at all
You have a voice for narration that was awesome! It was almost clinical. Those pieces were my thoughts. I see now I can go in and apply microscopic amounts of lubricant so they’re not as abrasive and I too have been left with burrs from previous attempts at repair.
This is highly satisfying and calming.
you are really talented man... God bless you
You are amazing. I am in awe of your patience and your superb talent. I could watch you work for hours. I would trust you with any of my treasured watches.Thanks for this inspiring video!
this is what I call Art this is real art I am so fascinated with this thing sometimes I can say it's pretty much impossible to comprehend the amount of talent this guy has his just insane
Four years later and you are nearing 300k subscribers! 👍
Well done Mark! Just did a service today on a 7750..I wish mine had gone together as quickly as yours! Lol
Its Such a skill to get some scrap parts and make an automatic chronograph out of them! Well done.
Amazing. Pretty spectacular imo. Some experiment. Obviously it can be done to which you did do it. Impressive.
Fantastic video. Watched it from start to finish. Such a treat seeing the venerable Valjoux 7750 getting the love it deserves.
That is a nice, meaty looking watch. 👍👍👍👍👍
Fantastic work l really admire your knowledge and dexterity a joy to see .
Thanks for the video very educational!
And yes, that was a good choice of music.
you never cease to amaze me, Mark. your videos are the finest quality....and talk about off the wall thinking - building a movement from parts. we probably wont find this anywhere else. so cool.
What a wonderful talent you have.