This is just an AMAZING sleep aid video. I’ve watched it like every night for a week now, and fallen asleep every time within 10 mins or so. The introduction part is just SO relaxing. The hand movements… Some magically relaxing words… Guess it’s also something with the long sequences of silence, that make you feel like you’ve been drowsing for hours when the voice comes back. Sleeping through it, I haven’t been able to see the remaining 50 minutes of the video, but I’m sure that’s excellent as well. Thank you for helping me sleep! Keep it up!
I really appreciate your feedback, although you never get to hear the movement ticking if you don't get past the first ten minutes! Maybe you should start it at the 20:00 mark next time. ;-) Thanks again, I appreciate your being here.
I’m so glad I’m not the only person on earth who obsesses over pocket watches. This video is extremely relaxing to me, and your collection is really cool and impressive!
Absolutely. These days, it seems to be easier to build things to be replaced, rather than serviced. I get that there's probably math that shows that that's a good business model, but it doesn't value the skill and artistry that comes along with knowing how to fix things. It's an unfortunate trade-off.
@@GaslampASMR I think that also boils down to consumer preference as well. Unfortunately the majority of people these days would rather buy something inexpensive and easily replaceable than to get something worth taking care of!
Hey, if you do get one, get a chain as well and wear it from time to time with jeans. It's a really cool feeling to use the watch pocket on a pair of jeans for an actual watch. I've done it, and it's cool. ;-)
The oldest pocket watch I own is from my great great grandfather and it’s around 130 years old. It still looks amazing but unfortunately it stopped working way before I was born. My uncle said watches from those days could have been easily broken from bumps, very fragile they were.
Yep, it's true. Certain axes were more vulnerable than others, but yes, an impact in the wrong plane could break a balance staff or other things, rendering the inner workings inoperable. You might think about getting the watch repaired, though. It might be one mainspring and a good cleaning away from ticking again. I can promise you, it's amazing to hear a pocket watch come back to life after decades of silence. Thanks for the comment!
Just happened across your channel, and already liking your voice a lot. You have a rustic, calm quality akin to RelaxingASMR, which in my books is a good thing. Definitely gonna be on my rotation of folks I listen to methinks!
Hey, thanks for that feedback, Ki. RelaxingASMR is always in my top five, so any favorable comparison to him is very encouraging to me. Thanks for being here!
The cool thing is that the Illinois watch company was already a mid range to high range watch at the time, and is worth even more than some other companies like Elgin
I definitely can’t claim that I know anything about the current collector values of these watches, but from what I have read, certainly the railroad-grade watches that Illinois produced were on par with all the competition. And like all the companies, they produced a wide line of movements, from the entry-level all the way to highly-jeweled and well-adjusted timepieces. The company had a couple of rough starts, though. It reorganized twice in its early years due to money issues, to finally become the Illinois Watch Company. They found it hard in the early years to get jewelers to try offerings from a new company, as companies like Elgin and Waltham already had proven reputations. Ironically, the original Springfield Watch Company factory was established by the same man who started the Elgin factory, just a few short years prior!
@@GaslampASMR Elgen, If i remember correctly. My twin owns a 1890 open face watch from the same manufacturer. I also have a pair of pocket watches from the Illinois watch company in 1863
+SuperEagleOne I agree completely. There's a "time machine" aspect to me. It's like carving a little chunk out of another time, and bringing that piece forward. Really fires up the imagination.
Woo-hoo! New video, and on a mutually interesting subject. I love the Hoyt watch, the face is just so elegant. But have you noticed the "error" on most Roman numeral clock/watch faces (something that most people don't even think about)? In Roman numerals, 4 is IV... yet, on a clock/watch face the 4 is "IIII"
You’re absolutely right. Your mentioning this reminded me that long ago, when my mom had her ceramics shop, one of the molds she poured occasionally was of a mantle clock. The body was ceramic, and you installed a clock movement in it, but the face was painted, and it also used the “IIII” at the four position. I remember wonder even then why that was. You should research that and bring the answer back to us, RF!! ;-)
Gaslamp ASMR I saw an antiques programme once that said it was purely for aesthetic and symmetry reasons. Also, have you noticed most adverts showing watches have the hour hand set at 10 and the minute hand at 2?
Aesthetics and symmetry, eh? Never would have guessed that - very interesting. And no, I've never noticed that about adverts. Do they have research that shows people are more likely to spend money when the time is 10:10? (kidding) Maybe the "V" shape is somehow more psychologically appealing than the opposite shape? Hmm...
It's about highlighting the brand or maker's name. The name is usually near the top of the watch (centralised under the 12). Having the hands at 10 and 2 frames the name. Although some watches have the brand name on another part of the face, the hands are usually still at 10 and 2. Have a look at most of the well known online watch shops and see the analogue watches.
That makes sense! I should have guessed - everything in advertising is about flattering the product. I'm going to pay more attention to this in the future!
This is just an AMAZING sleep aid video. I’ve watched it like every night for a week now, and fallen asleep every time within 10 mins or so. The introduction part is just SO relaxing. The hand movements… Some magically relaxing words… Guess it’s also something with the long sequences of silence, that make you feel like you’ve been drowsing for hours when the voice comes back. Sleeping through it, I haven’t been able to see the remaining 50 minutes of the video, but I’m sure that’s excellent as well. Thank you for helping me sleep! Keep it up!
I really appreciate your feedback, although you never get to hear the movement ticking if you don't get past the first ten minutes! Maybe you should start it at the 20:00 mark next time. ;-) Thanks again, I appreciate your being here.
+Gaslamp ASMR Thanks for the tip. I've seen more now and it was excellent!!
Thank you sir!
I’m so glad I’m not the only person on earth who obsesses over pocket watches. This video is extremely relaxing to me, and your collection is really cool and impressive!
Thanks Michael, I'm glad you like the vid. Do you have a collection yourself?
@@GaslampASMR I do! A small one though; it can be costly to collect them.
That's awsome to see something so old still functioning!
Completely agree. A testament to how well-built they were in the first place!
@@GaslampASMR it's great to see a piece of hand built history working after that many years, a real testament to the craftsmanship!
Absolutely. These days, it seems to be easier to build things to be replaced, rather than serviced. I get that there's probably math that shows that that's a good business model, but it doesn't value the skill and artistry that comes along with knowing how to fix things. It's an unfortunate trade-off.
@@GaslampASMR I think that also boils down to consumer preference as well. Unfortunately the majority of people these days would rather buy something inexpensive and easily replaceable than to get something worth taking care of!
@@GaslampASMR I'm just glad there are still a few folks like you around that appreciate these types of things!
you deserve way more subscribers!
You're very kind! If you find some, send them my way! :-)
Found one.
Welcome!
This is high quality!, You deserve way more subscribers! :)
Thanks so much!
This video made me want to get a pocket watch.
Hey, if you do get one, get a chain as well and wear it from time to time with jeans. It's a really cool feeling to use the watch pocket on a pair of jeans for an actual watch. I've done it, and it's cool. ;-)
The oldest pocket watch I own is from my great great grandfather and it’s around 130 years old. It still looks amazing but unfortunately it stopped working way before I was born. My uncle said watches from those days could have been easily broken from bumps, very fragile they were.
Yep, it's true. Certain axes were more vulnerable than others, but yes, an impact in the wrong plane could break a balance staff or other things, rendering the inner workings inoperable. You might think about getting the watch repaired, though. It might be one mainspring and a good cleaning away from ticking again. I can promise you, it's amazing to hear a pocket watch come back to life after decades of silence. Thanks for the comment!
Tinglelicious as usual. Well done.
+Welsh Marvel Appreciate that, WM.
These stopwatch videos make me pass out completely at night. Very interesting and relaxing!
So glad that you enjoy them!
I like your videos because they're relaxing and I learn new things.
+lainylain So glad to hear it, lainylain!
Just happened across your channel, and already liking your voice a lot. You have a rustic, calm quality akin to RelaxingASMR, which in my books is a good thing. Definitely gonna be on my rotation of folks I listen to methinks!
Hey, thanks for that feedback, Ki. RelaxingASMR is always in my top five, so any favorable comparison to him is very encouraging to me. Thanks for being here!
The cool thing is that the Illinois watch company was already a mid range to high range watch at the time, and is worth even more than some other companies like Elgin
I definitely can’t claim that I know anything about the current collector values of these watches, but from what I have read, certainly the railroad-grade watches that Illinois produced were on par with all the competition. And like all the companies, they produced a wide line of movements, from the entry-level all the way to highly-jeweled and well-adjusted timepieces.
The company had a couple of rough starts, though. It reorganized twice in its early years due to money issues, to finally become the Illinois Watch Company. They found it hard in the early years to get jewelers to try offerings from a new company, as companies like Elgin and Waltham already had proven reputations.
Ironically, the original Springfield Watch Company factory was established by the same man who started the Elgin factory, just a few short years prior!
Wow... Amazing video! Thanks!
+Kalei Doscope Thanks for saying so!
A great video to start off your 2nd year. Really enjoyed every bit of it! 👍👍👍
+Phyllis J H Thanks Phyllis!
A nice trio of pocket watches. I own a hunter case pocket watch from 1891.
Nice! Do you know the manufacturer?
@@GaslampASMR Elgen, If i remember correctly. My twin owns a 1890 open face watch from the same manufacturer. I also have a pair of pocket watches from the Illinois watch company in 1863
ASMR + horology = subscribed!
+drewski5150 Welcome aboard!
A new video!!! 💖💖💖💖
Thank you 🙌🙌🙌🙌
+Annie Aubé You are most welcome, of course!
MAGNIFIQUE!
+King of Lions Thanks so much!
WOW! I just love this video!
+Gentle Serenity ASMR Thanks so much!
I love old cultural artifacts :) it's like holding a piece of history =]
+SuperEagleOne I agree completely. There's a "time machine" aspect to me. It's like carving a little chunk out of another time, and bringing that piece forward. Really fires up the imagination.
Maybe 145 years after this video this watches will still running.
I sure hope so! Hopefully they'll still be in the family, somewhere.
This is a wooden or a leather box? Its very beautiful!
I think the core of the box is wood, with a very thin (probably fake) leather covering. But I agree, it's got a great look!
Just got up for work and now i feel i want to sleep XD
+patrick christie LOL, sorry about that, Patrick! But thanks for watching!
Gaslamp ASMR youre welcome keep up the good work! :-)
Will do my best, thanks!
57:46 it's alive , it's aliiive !
*double up the volume* 😏
LOL, yep. That’s a great sound!
Do you sell the golden one?
Nope, none of these watches are for sale. 🙂
Woo-hoo! New video, and on a mutually interesting subject.
I love the Hoyt watch, the face is just so elegant. But have you noticed the "error" on most Roman numeral clock/watch faces (something that most people don't even think about)? In Roman numerals, 4 is IV... yet, on a clock/watch face the 4 is "IIII"
You’re absolutely right. Your mentioning this reminded me that long ago, when my mom had her ceramics shop, one of the molds she poured occasionally was of a mantle clock. The body was ceramic, and you installed a clock movement in it, but the face was painted, and it also used the “IIII” at the four position. I remember wonder even then why that was. You should research that and bring the answer back to us, RF!! ;-)
Gaslamp ASMR I saw an antiques programme once that said it was purely for aesthetic and symmetry reasons.
Also, have you noticed most adverts showing watches have the hour hand set at 10 and the minute hand at 2?
Aesthetics and symmetry, eh? Never would have guessed that - very interesting. And no, I've never noticed that about adverts. Do they have research that shows people are more likely to spend money when the time is 10:10? (kidding) Maybe the "V" shape is somehow more psychologically appealing than the opposite shape? Hmm...
It's about highlighting the brand or maker's name. The name is usually near the top of the watch (centralised under the 12). Having the hands at 10 and 2 frames the name.
Although some watches have the brand name on another part of the face, the hands are usually still at 10 and 2.
Have a look at most of the well known online watch shops and see the analogue watches.
That makes sense! I should have guessed - everything in advertising is about flattering the product. I'm going to pay more attention to this in the future!
Robert California?
I'll certainly take that comparison. Spader's got a distinctive voice.
P.S Do another live stream.
OK. I might schedule one for this weekend... :-)
You sound so much like “relaxing asmr “. Similar interests as well.
Thanks! I always consider that high praise. He’s a favorite of mine. Best to you!