dunno if you guys cares but if you are bored like me atm then you can watch pretty much all the new series on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my gf lately xD
Boy o Boy. The mark of a great teacher I think is the ability to explain complicated concepts in easily understood words and you did it. I don't what you were a professor ,but I am sure you were are a star. In the early 1950's my father had a store that employed four watchmakers and didn't explain it so well.my Grandfather was a watchmaker that I never met . maybe he could have explained it so well. Happy Holidays!
Hey Galja, thanks man! When I'm just learning something myself, it's easier to help others because we're both trying to understand the same thing. As I master something (like computer programming), I get further and further away as my skills and knowledge increase. Anyway, we're all learning and share what we know. Kindest regards & Happy New Year! Bill
Thank you so much Bill! It’s been a fabulous year learning from you the intricacies of watches and watchmaking. May you have an enjoyable Christmas and a very Happy New Year.🎄
Aijth, thanks man! Check out George Daniels' "Watchmaking." You can download a copy here: infinity.wecabrio.com/856677043-watchmaking.pdf Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
Great video, I'm 50 years old and just now getting into watchmaking and repair. I'm learning at a slow rate. I wear glasses and was wondering what the best microscope to use for a couple hundred dollars, new or used. I'm finding it really difficult to use loops to install hands on a small watch. thankyou for all the videos. Im also trying to learn the names of all the parts in the movement.
Michael, since I was your age a quarter century ago, I can relate. Loupe for glasses: (also get a strap that keeps your glasses on.) www.esslinger.com/original-ary-swiss-made-mini-loupe-eyeglass-attachment-magnifier/ Hand setting tools: You need a special tool(s) for setting a watch's hands: www.esslinger.com/watch-hand-tool-press-for-inserting-installing-wristwatch-hands-set-of-3/ www.esslinger.com/horotec-watch-tool-hand-press-single/ I prefer the pry tools for removing hands: www.esslinger.com/watch-tec-watch-hand-removing-pry-levers-2mm-set-of-2/ Get a decent workbench. I use a desktop one that works great. www.walmart.com/ip/Jewelers-Pocket-Watch-Clock-Repair-Work-Bench/765313424?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=2475&&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=aud-430887228898:pla-51320962143&wl5=9003172&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113510137&wl11=online&wl12=765313424&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzMGNBhCyARIsANpUkzMUB-C3dwuxQrOg9vXLzUFvIrkvuUYxX0dpW3Rd9xbOpWeCGydmr8IaAhZyEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds -If you haven't taken a watchmakers course online.. this is not a bad one: www.timezonewatchschool.com/WatchSchool/ Take care, Bill
Hey Fully Mechanical, thanks man! Welcome, and if you have any corrections or comments to further our mutual love of watches, please include them.... and Happy New Year! Kindest regards, Bill
Hey Sarim, thank you for your kind remarks ... my grandchildren like the sweater too and wondered why the Gingerbread man was fatter this year than last. Cheers, Bill
Just a note on high beat movements, the usually don't require services more frequently (contrary to our intuition on wear and tear). The reason for this is that specially formulated lubricants are used (at least for Zenith El Primero) and more recently, silicon pallet fork + escapement wheels have been used to remove the use of lubricants all together (in the escapement). From my understanding, the Seiko high beat movement has the same recommended service interval time as the regular variant.
Hi Algorithm, you're right about the lubricants, and the silicon pallet fork and escapement wheel negates most magnetic interferences. The most interesting thing that I found was that the very tip top of the horological scale were not using the "standard" 4hz 28,800 vph but instead lower ones down to 16,000. That's another mystery to solve. Cheers, Bill
Hi Bill, M Journe once said an interesting thing about frequency. From what I remember he said that clocks can have a lower frequency because they don't have to be moved around like wristwatches. I think sports watches can't have low frequencies.
Roman Jeremy: You are kind of right. Higher frequency does usually = higher accuracy (for the same movement) as it equates to less influence from gravitational effects. For example, the accuracy of the Zenith El Primero (Espada) was tested against an Omega Aqua Terra (8500 movement), a Jaeger-LeCoultre tourbillon, a Roger Dubuis double tourbillon, a Franck Muller tourbillon, a H. Moser Monard, Eberhard, and a 35-year-old Rolex: www.revolution.watch/there-can-only-be-one-part-2/?archive The Zenith came a close second to the Franck Muller tourbillon (which has another method to deal with gravitational effects). The Zenith was much more accurate than other watches in the list. Another example is the Grand Seiko High beat that is rated to a higher accuracy than the regular beat movement variant. Lastly, there is a highly accurate movement from breguet: www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-breguet-classique-chronomtrie-takes-the-top-prize-at-the-2014-grand-prix-dhorlogerie-de-geneve-plus-full-list-of-winners that beats at 10Hz rate with a -1/+3 seconds daily deviation (which is pretty good for a breguet hand finished manual movement). and can probably be regulated to an even high accuracy.
What keeps the second hand from moving when setting the time? I assume somehow the gears disengage when the crown is pulled to the time setting position
Hi Adventures With Time! Some watches have what's called 'hacking' or 'seconds stop.' When the stem is pulled out all the way by the crown for setting the time a lever interrupts the balance wheel-it curls around the balance like those brakes on stage coaches you may have seen in cowboy movies. Patek Philippe's CEO was told by his engineers that such a system is not good for the movement, and so Patek's no longer have hacking. Here's a great video on how it works: th-cam.com/video/c84q1iJH3JY/w-d-xo.html Kindest regards, Bill
WatchArtSci yes, I understand how the second hand is stopped. But doesn’t the gear that drives the second hand connect to the gear that drives the minute hand such that when the minute hand gear moves to set the time it would move the second hand gear?
Hi AWT, did you look at the video link I provided? It shows exactly how it works. Pulling out the stem all the way, it kicks in the seconds stop. Check it out, Bill
Hello, in one of your videos you mentioned Vulcain brand. I did some research on it, and I am interested in buying the "Cricket" v10 movement watch from them. But I also found a good deal on a vintage peace in 14c gold (not plated) - caliber 120 I belive. Now what would you recommend between these two watches, or would you go with an different brand? Money wise I would keep it around +/-$3500 or less. Just curious what you got to say regarding the two movements. If you would like to take a look at my limited and not so intriguing "colection" let me know. Thanx for the videos, they are refreshing.
Hi 1589Chicago, I've always had a thing about Vulcain. Always wanted one because they had all in-house movements and the Cricket had an alarm. The 14k gold leaves a bit to be desired since most today are 18k, and I don't know exactly how a 14k would look. (Would the gold look a bit 'washed out?') Here's one in steel that looks like a good buy--got a Cricket V-11 movement: www.chrono24.com/vulcain/50s-presidents--id7430147.htm Good luck and let us know what you decide. Kindest regards, Bill
hello, I went with the - newer Vulcain 100153.288L Wore it first time today. great watch, I am really happy with it. It has v10 movement as date was not something I was particularly looking for in this watch. Thanks for our help! how do I submit pictures for you to review my collection? Feel free to pm me.
Congratulations 1589Chicago! That pusher at 2 o'clock gives the watch a distinguished sophistication. Here's a short video on how to prepare your watch photographs. Best to set the watches to 10:10 and use a plain background for your pictures. (Setting the watch to 10:10 usually puts the hands out of the way of features on your watch.) Send them to williebegoode@att.net and use the Subject Line "Collection Review." I look forward to seeing your collection, especially that beautiful new Vulcain!! Kindest regards, Bill
This is the best video I've found on youtube because it really explains how a mechanical watch measures time. Thank you so much!
Hey Stefano, thanks man! Take care, Bill
You are a good teacher, you really are.
Hey Prussian Gent! Thanks man! I'm glad you enjoyed it. However, let me caution you: I've got a lot more to learn! Kindest regards, Bill
dunno if you guys cares but if you are bored like me atm then you can watch pretty much all the new series on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my gf lately xD
@Johnathan Jesse Yea, have been watching on instaflixxer for years myself =)
You are a Living Treasure Sir. Love the channel. Best content, delivery and production. Your knowledge is amazing.
Hey Mad Razorback, thanks man! Take care, Bill
Thank you Bill and Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas to everyone out there.
Thanks Dean and Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you! Kindest regards, Bill
Boy o Boy. The mark of a great teacher I think is the ability to explain complicated concepts in easily understood words and you did it. I don't what you were a professor ,but I am sure you were are a star.
In the early 1950's my father had a store that employed four watchmakers and didn't explain it so well.my Grandfather was a watchmaker that I never met . maybe he could have explained it so well.
Happy Holidays!
Hey Galja, thanks man! When I'm just learning something myself, it's easier to help others because we're both trying to understand the same thing. As I master something (like computer programming), I get further and further away as my skills and knowledge increase. Anyway, we're all learning and share what we know. Kindest regards & Happy New Year! Bill
Thank you so much Bill! It’s been a fabulous year learning from you the intricacies of watches and watchmaking. May you have an enjoyable Christmas and a very Happy New Year.🎄
Hey MrRea, thanks man! Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Kindest regards, Bill
I'm studying to be future Horologist this video helped me a lot ......
Aijth, thanks man! Check out George Daniels' "Watchmaking." You can download a copy here: infinity.wecabrio.com/856677043-watchmaking.pdf Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
Great explanation! thanks for taking the time on explaining and making such a nice video with graphics.. :)
NY, thanks man! Kindest regards, Bill
Merry Christmas Bill. Have a great holiday and thank you for all you have shared with is this past year.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you F. Poynton! Kindest regards, Bill
Merry Christmas from Germany ! 🎄🎄
I think the Germans invented the tradition of Christmas trees! Fröhliche Weihnachten, Peter!!
Merry Christmas to everyone
Thank you Mohammad!! عيد مبارك to you!!! Kindest regards, Bill (I hope I got it right....)
Merry Christmas Bill. All the best for you and your loved ones. Thank you for another great informative video. Loved the shirt ;)
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you & yours, Pedro! Kindest regards, Bill
Great video, I'm 50 years old and just now getting into watchmaking and repair. I'm learning at a slow rate. I wear glasses and was wondering what the best microscope to use for a couple hundred dollars, new or used. I'm finding it really difficult to use loops to install hands on a small watch. thankyou for all the videos. Im also trying to learn the names of all the parts in the movement.
Michael, since I was your age a quarter century ago, I can relate.
Loupe for glasses: (also get a strap that keeps your glasses on.)
www.esslinger.com/original-ary-swiss-made-mini-loupe-eyeglass-attachment-magnifier/
Hand setting tools: You need a special tool(s) for setting a watch's hands:
www.esslinger.com/watch-hand-tool-press-for-inserting-installing-wristwatch-hands-set-of-3/
www.esslinger.com/horotec-watch-tool-hand-press-single/
I prefer the pry tools for removing hands:
www.esslinger.com/watch-tec-watch-hand-removing-pry-levers-2mm-set-of-2/
Get a decent workbench. I use a desktop one that works great.
www.walmart.com/ip/Jewelers-Pocket-Watch-Clock-Repair-Work-Bench/765313424?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=2475&&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=aud-430887228898:pla-51320962143&wl5=9003172&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113510137&wl11=online&wl12=765313424&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzMGNBhCyARIsANpUkzMUB-C3dwuxQrOg9vXLzUFvIrkvuUYxX0dpW3Rd9xbOpWeCGydmr8IaAhZyEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
-If you haven't taken a watchmakers course online.. this is not a bad one:
www.timezonewatchschool.com/WatchSchool/
Take care,
Bill
I'm new to your channel. Great that I have another watch rabbit hole to go down. You have excellent taste in watches.
Regards.
Hey Fully Mechanical, thanks man! Welcome, and if you have any corrections or comments to further our mutual love of watches, please include them.... and Happy New Year! Kindest regards, Bill
Excellent Bill! Merry Christmas!
Thanks man, and a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you! Cheers, Bill
Merry Christmas Sir I have learnt at lot from you.Glod Bless
Same to you, Aijth! Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
Great class Bill. Happy holidays 🙌☺
Hey feliz Natal to you and your family Amintas!! Cheers, Bill
Obrigado Bill!! All the best for you and your loved ones my friend!!
Merry Christmas Bill!
Merry Christmas James and a Happy New Year!!
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Thank you very much!!!
Hey Bernice, thanks! I have more to learn than I know... for me there's still a long road ahead, but it is very fun! Kindest regards, Bill
nice video............also lovely sweater!
Hey Sarim, thank you for your kind remarks ... my grandchildren like the sweater too and wondered why the Gingerbread man was fatter this year than last. Cheers, Bill
Just a note on high beat movements, the usually don't require services more frequently (contrary to our intuition on wear and tear). The reason for this is that specially formulated lubricants are used (at least for Zenith El Primero) and more recently, silicon pallet fork + escapement wheels have been used to remove the use of lubricants all together (in the escapement). From my understanding, the Seiko high beat movement has the same recommended service interval time as the regular variant.
Hi Algorithm, you're right about the lubricants, and the silicon pallet fork and escapement wheel negates most magnetic interferences. The most interesting thing that I found was that the very tip top of the horological scale were not using the "standard" 4hz 28,800 vph but instead lower ones down to 16,000. That's another mystery to solve. Cheers, Bill
Hi Bill, M Journe once said an interesting thing about frequency. From what I remember he said that clocks can have a lower frequency because they don't have to be moved around like wristwatches. I think sports watches can't have low frequencies.
Roman Jeremy: You are kind of right. Higher frequency does usually = higher accuracy (for the same movement) as it equates to less influence from gravitational effects. For example, the accuracy of the Zenith El Primero (Espada) was tested against an Omega Aqua Terra (8500 movement), a Jaeger-LeCoultre tourbillon, a Roger Dubuis double tourbillon, a Franck Muller tourbillon, a H. Moser Monard, Eberhard, and a 35-year-old Rolex: www.revolution.watch/there-can-only-be-one-part-2/?archive
The Zenith came a close second to the Franck Muller tourbillon (which has another method to deal with gravitational effects). The Zenith was much more accurate than other watches in the list. Another example is the Grand Seiko High beat that is rated to a higher accuracy than the regular beat movement variant. Lastly, there is a highly accurate movement from breguet: www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-breguet-classique-chronomtrie-takes-the-top-prize-at-the-2014-grand-prix-dhorlogerie-de-geneve-plus-full-list-of-winners that beats at 10Hz rate with a -1/+3 seconds daily deviation (which is pretty good for a breguet hand finished manual movement). and can probably be regulated to an even high accuracy.
What keeps the second hand from moving when setting the time? I assume somehow the gears disengage when the crown is pulled to the time setting position
Hi Adventures With Time! Some watches have what's called 'hacking' or 'seconds stop.' When the stem is pulled out all the way by the crown for setting the time a lever interrupts the balance wheel-it curls around the balance like those brakes on stage coaches you may have seen in cowboy movies. Patek Philippe's CEO was told by his engineers that such a system is not good for the movement, and so Patek's no longer have hacking. Here's a great video on how it works: th-cam.com/video/c84q1iJH3JY/w-d-xo.html Kindest regards, Bill
WatchArtSci yes, I understand how the second hand is stopped. But doesn’t the gear that drives the second hand connect to the gear that drives the minute hand such that when the minute hand gear moves to set the time it would move the second hand gear?
Hi AWT, did you look at the video link I provided? It shows exactly how it works. Pulling out the stem all the way, it kicks in the seconds stop. Check it out, Bill
Hello, in one of your videos you mentioned Vulcain brand. I did some research on it, and I am interested in buying the "Cricket" v10 movement watch from them. But I also found a good deal on a vintage peace in 14c gold (not plated) - caliber 120 I belive. Now what would you recommend between these two watches, or would you go with an different brand? Money wise I would keep it around +/-$3500 or less. Just curious what you got to say regarding the two movements. If you would like to take a look at my limited and not so intriguing "colection" let me know.
Thanx for the videos, they are refreshing.
Hi 1589Chicago, I've always had a thing about Vulcain. Always wanted one because they had all in-house movements and the Cricket had an alarm. The 14k gold leaves a bit to be desired since most today are 18k, and I don't know exactly how a 14k would look. (Would the gold look a bit 'washed out?') Here's one in steel that looks like a good buy--got a Cricket V-11 movement: www.chrono24.com/vulcain/50s-presidents--id7430147.htm Good luck and let us know what you decide. Kindest regards, Bill
hello, I went with the - newer Vulcain 100153.288L Wore it first time today. great watch, I am really happy with it. It has v10 movement as date was not something I was particularly looking for in this watch. Thanks for our help! how do I submit pictures for you to review my collection? Feel free to pm me.
Congratulations 1589Chicago! That pusher at 2 o'clock gives the watch a distinguished sophistication. Here's a short video on how to prepare your watch photographs. Best to set the watches to 10:10 and use a plain background for your pictures. (Setting the watch to 10:10 usually puts the hands out of the way of features on your watch.) Send them to williebegoode@att.net and use the Subject Line "Collection Review." I look forward to seeing your collection, especially that beautiful new Vulcain!! Kindest regards, Bill
Emails (2) have been submitted to the email provided. Thank you in advance, looking forward to seeing what you think (don't be shy).
My mistake - 3 emails - it would not fit in one or two.
i learnt something
That's great to hear Jackoscar11! Kindest regards, Bill