I’m interested in vintage, luxury wrist watch repair(Rolex,Gucci,omega etc)… Any tips or info on where I can absorb as much info as possible or manuals books etc?
So pleased to spend some time watching your inputs. I'm into Russian/English Sekonda. I'm learning to restore Slava movements 2428 and the automatic version 2427. Your comments and instruction are excellent for people like me. Thank you.
I really appreciate your methodical restoration of this beautiful old Russian watch. Obviously steady hands are the key. Good job and can't wait to see your next video.
Thanks for the great video David and very well presented. I have learned a lot and I particularly like the fact you keep your mistakes in as its easy to feel everyone else gets it right first time!
very nicely filmed and commented. I've seen a lot of watch restauration videos. Belongs to the best. I can't say much about the work. I'm just a hobbyist
Glad you enjoyed it, I'm just a hobbyist also. I found it helps me to learn if i try and explain something to other people. Hopefully i'll provide some entertainment along the way.
I stumbled on this video by pure lock, I was surprised to see this watch because a friend one mine used to have the same one! I didn't know about the history of that watch. Pretty neat stuff. Good work as well!
Well Done. I have just bought a Russian bell watch so I'll be giving it a clean so a little bit of insight. Pretty easy-going hobby. I have been at this for 30 years. So I'm still learning. You've done a better job than you think. Modesty is good. John from Australia. Original from near Stroud.
Thanks John, really a lot of work putting these videos together so it's nice to know someone is enjoying them. David from the czech republic. Originally from Yorkshire.
Fun to watch. I did want to say that I've watched other watch repair video channels and when putting bridges back in, they tend to put some pegwood or a stick of some kind on the bridge while they put in the screws. That way the bridge can't pop off one of the pivots while you are turning the screws.
I do this sometimes depends on the bridge, I use pegwood to settle the bridge in place pretty much every time. Thank you for letting me know I appreciate the tips, happy you enjoyed the video.
Nice to see another watch repair channel pop up. I have been following the other famous channels for a couple of years. I wish you lots of succes making interesting watch video's.
Greetings David, I just came across to your channel and it's my first time to watch you doing restoration. I really appreciate your commentry in such a friendly manner, so that any hobbiest feel comfortable to understand names of watch parts. Live to watch your future videos and previous ones too. Just subscribed
The Russian stuff is really interesting. Interesting history. Soviet government actually bought two American clock companies assets and shipped it all to Moscow to jump start Soviet watch industry. They brought workers from those companies over to train workers. The beginnings of Fisrt Moscow watch factory. When it came time for a wrist watch for the people the swiss wouldn't help. But the French company LIP did and we got the pobeda movement based on a lip movement design. The early poljot export pieces(stamped foreign on case back) are in French made gold plated cases. Like cases from François miserez in Besancon. The Soviets hard a hard time getting a gold plating method perfected. Eventually they did.
Thanks; I will do! It's not an easy hobby, so keep at it. I'm still learning and probably always will be with watches. Good luck, and I always try to remember that it's only watches if it all goes peat tong. No real harm is done. Well, I would not recommend people having a go on a Pattek Phillipe Piece Unique, lol, but...
I personally don't use the auto-winding boxes; I don't see the point. If your watch is running 24/7, it is going to need servicing more often, and it will also wear out faster. Power reserve is about 40-ish hours on most watches, so if you wear the same watch every day, there's no need for an auto winder box, and if you only wear it occasionally, then it's IMO best not to run it 24/7 for no reason.
I know this video is older, but so you think that indicator bezel was originally red and faded to that bronze color? The edges and under the pointers was red.
Honestly I'm not sure I've seen this watch with both red and brown bezels. it's hard to find information on if it was produced in both colours or if the brown ones are simply red ones with faded paint.
Stunning end result, definitely worth all the wear and tear on your knees when finding the flying parts ! I am impressed even at +40 secs / day as that is within the level of accuracy quoted for the Seiko NH38 movements when new (not that anyone would tolerate that). My new Addiesdive (NH38) is within spec but is horrendously inconsistent. I cannot understand Seiko making such poor products.
Thank you; I love the style of these things. I've never worked on a Seiko, and Seiko in general just doesn't do anything for me. I'm sure they make some great stuff, but for me personally, they just don't light up that part of my brain that says yes, I want this. Nice to see you back on the channel, sir.
I'm a more recent watch repair noob. Your videos give me the confidence to go on: snared hairsprings; bent seconds hands; hunting for screws barely visible to the naked eye... I live in Moscow, and have lots of Russian watches in my collection. The Vostoks always run fast - I don't buy vintage models- my one Shturmanskie with a Poljot 2609 (the one with an "orbiting " Sputnik on a transparent disc) was losing 40+ seconds a day. Once I worked out how to get the back off, I regulated it to +5 seconds a day. Strange, but I have killed - count 'em - four Seiko movements using exactly the same method. Why?😢 Thanks for this super video. From one David to another, cheers 🍻!
Hello. I have exactly the same watch but it runs far too fast even though the regulator adjustment is set as far as it will go to 'minus' (-). Should I try moving the other little tag next to it? Many thanks
Nice. How about "Watch Accuracy Meter" android app until timegrapher arrives? I was surprised, actually, amazed what it can do (not affiliated to author or the app in any way).
Thanks for the tip my timegrapher arrived at last, but i'll check out the app I have a lot of friends that like watches but won't need a full timegrapher so I'll check out the app. Thanks
denture cleaner is a new one on my but I've got a bunch of junk dials so i'll try it on a few, I'll try anything once if it works it's making it's way into a video lol thanks for the tip
@@rogers531 I use 3 cameras all second hand Sony HDR-CX405 I'd love to go 4k but simply can't shell out for 3 4k cameras right now.. Next video will be up this weekend btw a 1940s Zenith with a movement made by Blainpain. It's in really rough shape so we will see if i have bitten of more than i can chew
As a beginner, it's great to see a newbie getting through a rebuild, minor mistakes and all. Good stuff.
Thank you. I hope my efforts encourage others to give it a go. Good luck with your own watchmaking; may all your springs stay where you put them.
I’m interested in vintage, luxury wrist watch repair(Rolex,Gucci,omega etc)… Any tips or info on where I can absorb as much info as possible or manuals books etc?
Fantastic job.
Many thanks!
So pleased to spend some time watching your inputs. I'm into Russian/English Sekonda. I'm learning to restore Slava movements 2428 and the automatic version 2427. Your comments and instruction are excellent for people like me. Thank you.
Thanks for letting me know and good luck to you.
I really like the look of this watch, great job.
Thank you!
I really appreciate your methodical restoration of this beautiful old Russian watch. Obviously steady hands are the key. Good job and can't wait to see your next video.
Thank you very much!
Thanks for the great video David and very well presented. I have learned a lot and I particularly like the fact you keep your mistakes in as its easy to feel everyone else gets it right first time!
Hi Tony, glad you liked the video thank you for the kind words.
Nice job. That's a really neat looking watch. Thanks for sharing 👍.
Thanks for watching!
very nicely filmed and commented. I've seen a lot of watch restauration videos. Belongs to the best. I can't say much about the work. I'm just a hobbyist
Glad you enjoyed it, I'm just a hobbyist also. I found it helps me to learn if i try and explain something to other people. Hopefully i'll provide some entertainment along the way.
Great video. Definitely a beautiful and unique looking watch.
It really is! Thanks for the kind words
I stumbled on this video by pure lock, I was surprised to see this watch because a friend one mine used to have the same one! I didn't know about the history of that watch. Pretty neat stuff. Good work as well!
Glad you liked it, I love the watch if your going to have a Russian watch in your collection this one is just cool. Cheers David
Its amazing, great restoration. Fantastic job.
Thank you, glad you liked it I'll have another one up next week.
Lovely piece of history; nice job
Glad you enjoyed it
I enjoyed watching this. Very clear and concise. I will look forward to your future offerings and I hope you make a great success of your channel.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
Well Done. I have just bought a Russian bell watch so I'll be giving it a clean so a little bit of insight. Pretty easy-going hobby. I have been at this for 30 years. So I'm still learning. You've done a better job than you think. Modesty is good. John from Australia. Original from near Stroud.
Thanks John, really a lot of work putting these videos together so it's nice to know someone is enjoying them. David from the czech republic. Originally from Yorkshire.
Enjoyed watching you and all of those beautiful timepieces Awesome repair and restoration
Glad you like them!
Great video really enjoyed the commentary 😊
Fun to watch. I did want to say that I've watched other watch repair video channels and when putting bridges back in, they tend to put some pegwood or a stick of some kind on the bridge while they put in the screws. That way the bridge can't pop off one of the pivots while you are turning the screws.
I do this sometimes depends on the bridge, I use pegwood to settle the bridge in place pretty much every time. Thank you for letting me know I appreciate the tips, happy you enjoyed the video.
Nice to see another watch repair channel pop up. I have been following the other famous channels for a couple of years. I wish you lots of succes making interesting watch video's.
Thank you for the kind wishes, hopefully i won't disappoint. Cheers David.
Fun and interesting 👍
Glad you think so! Cheers
Greetings David, I just came across to your channel and it's my first time to watch you doing restoration. I really appreciate your commentry in such a friendly manner, so that any hobbiest feel comfortable to understand names of watch parts. Live to watch your future videos and previous ones too. Just subscribed
Hey thanks for the kind words glad you liked it.
I love it. Just found you.well done. Please keep it coming
You are soooooo good
Very nice of you to say thank you
Well done. Refreshing perspective. Have subscribed.
Thanks and welcome. Glad you liked it!
It amazes me how the tiny screws are machined and how they thread those tiny holes…it really blows my mind how they do all this at this scale🤔
The Russian stuff is really interesting. Interesting history. Soviet government actually bought two American clock companies assets and shipped it all to Moscow to jump start Soviet watch industry. They brought workers from those companies over to train workers. The beginnings of Fisrt Moscow watch factory. When it came time for a wrist watch for the people the swiss wouldn't help. But the French company LIP did and we got the pobeda movement based on a lip movement design. The early poljot export pieces(stamped foreign on case back) are in French made gold plated cases. Like cases from François miserez in Besancon. The Soviets hard a hard time getting a gold plating method perfected. Eventually they did.
It's facinating how it all came to be. I hope you enjoyed a look at this one.
ЕСТЬ ЧАСЫ РОДИНА--ЭТО ТАКИЕ ЖЕ ЧАСЫ НО С АВТОПОДЗАВОДОМ--ОНИ ИНТЕРЕСНЕЕ
Thank you, i did not know I will take a look.
That was great a lot better than my efforts I'm trying though, keep it up great stuff sir.
Thanks; I will do! It's not an easy hobby, so keep at it. I'm still learning and probably always will be with watches. Good luck, and I always try to remember that it's only watches if it all goes peat tong. No real harm is done. Well, I would not recommend people having a go on a Pattek Phillipe Piece Unique, lol, but...
There is nothing like having to go on Spring Safari on the floorboards ;)
I know it well; the expedition to find the barrel lid is another favorite of mine.
nice watch
Yup, these are cool, very affordable.
Did that row boat ever arrive:) , love the look of the watch.
As it happened no it did not lol ended up ordering another one 😃
How do you store all your watches ? Thanks again great vid
Nothing to special just watch boxes I have some custom storage also might do a workspace tour video at some point! Thanks for the kind words
@@Saving-Time that would be great , so no problem with these automatic watches without storing in those vibrating watch holder/box things ?
I personally don't use the auto-winding boxes; I don't see the point. If your watch is running 24/7, it is going to need servicing more often, and it will also wear out faster. Power reserve is about 40-ish hours on most watches, so if you wear the same watch every day, there's no need for an auto winder box, and if you only wear it occasionally, then it's IMO best not to run it 24/7 for no reason.
I know this video is older, but so you think that indicator bezel was originally red and faded to that bronze color? The edges and under the pointers was red.
Honestly I'm not sure I've seen this watch with both red and brown bezels. it's hard to find information on if it was produced in both colours or if the brown ones are simply red ones with faded paint.
Is this similar to vostok komandirskie?
Stunning end result, definitely worth all the wear and tear on your knees when finding the flying parts !
I am impressed even at +40 secs / day as that is within the level of accuracy quoted for the Seiko NH38 movements when new (not that anyone would tolerate that). My new Addiesdive (NH38) is within spec but is horrendously inconsistent. I cannot understand Seiko making such poor products.
Thank you; I love the style of these things. I've never worked on a Seiko, and Seiko in general just doesn't do anything for me. I'm sure they make some great stuff, but for me personally, they just don't light up that part of my brain that says yes, I want this. Nice to see you back on the channel, sir.
I'm a more recent watch repair noob. Your videos give me the confidence to go on: snared hairsprings; bent seconds hands; hunting for screws barely visible to the naked eye...
I live in Moscow, and have lots of Russian watches in my collection. The Vostoks always run fast - I don't buy vintage models- my one Shturmanskie with a Poljot 2609 (the one with an "orbiting " Sputnik on a transparent disc) was losing 40+ seconds a day. Once I worked out how to get the back off, I regulated it to +5 seconds a day. Strange, but I have killed - count 'em - four Seiko movements using exactly the same method. Why?😢
Thanks for this super video. From one David to another, cheers 🍻!
Hello. I have exactly the same watch but it runs far too fast even though the regulator adjustment is set as far as it will go to 'minus' (-). Should I try moving the other little tag next to it? Many thanks
Try a demagnitiser first, which can be had for around 10 usd on ebay!
Nice. How about "Watch Accuracy Meter" android app until timegrapher arrives? I was surprised, actually, amazed what it can do (not affiliated to author or the app in any way).
Thanks for the tip my timegrapher arrived at last, but i'll check out the app I have a lot of friends that like watches but won't need a full timegrapher so I'll check out the app. Thanks
@@Saving-Time There's also a free software, tg-timer, that seems to work well. Thanks for the very informative video!
I use water ,spit, and put it in denture cleaner for 15 mins. Test it on another dial to be sure you don't remove numbers etc. Never has mine.
denture cleaner is a new one on my but I've got a bunch of junk dials so i'll try it on a few, I'll try anything once if it works it's making it's way into a video lol thanks for the tip
I was born in Yorkshire lived my first two years in Middleborough. What camera do you use and how do you cut it back. Etc. I'll bee 🐝 around
@@rogers531 I use 3 cameras all second hand Sony HDR-CX405 I'd love to go 4k but simply can't shell out for 3 4k cameras right now.. Next video will be up this weekend btw a 1940s Zenith with a movement made by Blainpain. It's in really rough shape so we will see if i have bitten of more than i can chew
"i don't really knowww!" -mavis
My 2209 Vostok Amphibiafrom the 1970's runs at about +-3 seconds a day.
Looks awful as it scratched to pieces.
I'm not surprised the Vostok Amphibia case is built like a tank lol It's a cool watch lot of history to it.
Слава Україні! :)
Slava Ukraini :)