Fantastic work Matt -- each video getting better and better. I'm so glad Mr. Freeman is a regular guest on the channel now. What star power he brings! 😂
Super fresh and super juicy. You are right about their quality; the barrel is the highest pressure point in any movement and when you jewel the arbor at the four wear points is brilliant
Was thinking the accent sounded faintly familiar, now I know it's Dutch. Mooi kanaal! For the diashock springs look up the video from its about time he goes in depth on how to remove those and maybe oiling it from underneath helps aswel.
Want to know which little jar you use that has a screen at the top where you stick the pallet fork in. Then shake it around to clean it, Great job on the grand Seiko.
Thanks for watching. It's a special glass jar for the Fixodrop to stop it evaporating. It also has a little net inside to hold the parts. They are ridiculously overpriced for what they are though.
That’s very broad question but I would say start looking at time pieces you visually find appealing, then research the brand of that watch. It’s amazing how much you will pick up in a short time
You can negotiate your energy prices 😮? We're in a 2000 square foot home here in Florida. I put the water heater at it's lowest setting and wired in a timer. Put all the light switches on motion timers. Set the digital ac timer for much higher temperature during working hours. Installed ceiling fans in every room. No led bulb has a higher than 40watt equivalent. And made sure none of the charing mechanisms that stay in the wall have a light that stays on all the time we call vampire lights. Got my bill down to $150 a month.
Thanks for watching 👍🏼 Yes you can negotiate and pay what you want a month, but don't forget that come the annual bill you will owe them a lot or potentially they owe you. I like to balance it out a bit. I'm suspecting given I pretty much froze last winter that I will break even given how much the energy prices shot up. Well I'm hoping anyway,
Regarding using TimeGrapher I've one watch which by TG is crap as it is "wobbling" cyclically over a minute of time, ten seconds fast or slow a minute. Probably there's something wrong with the Great Wheel as the amplitude is _very_ good. But then I've regulated the watch with the old school paper and pen method, getting it to run in my use very accurate, about two seconds fast a day. Trying to regulate that watch using TimeGrapher only would be like the dog chasing it's own tail. 🐾 BTW some watch manufacturer have told opening those pesky shock settings on the bridges and base plate is unnecessary as they get clean enough during a proper automatic wash and jewels can then be lubricated using an automatic oiler through the jewel holes. But damn me if I'd remember what manufacturer it was...
These detailed answers are usually for my members 😜 Have you made sure you have the correct lift angle set on the TG? I'm not sure about those shockers but I would be surprised if a cleaner did get up in there to clean them as they are usually just stuck together even when they come out of the machine. I remove them and clean them manually once I have cleaned the whole movement and there is always some dried oil still on there.
@@HorologyBiology Yeah, the Lift Angle is correct for the movement. The watch probably would need a look, but can't be arsed as long as amplitude is good and the movement otherwise is surprisingly accurate. Steady +2-3s/day is something to reach for, not repair. 😁
So you don't like the diashocks? Sounds like a car mechanic who doesn't like Rolls Royces because they have so many cylinders. 😁Just kidding. Nice video. I like it. BTW: Jeweled barrels were also found more often in regular Seikos in the 1970s
Am I trippin? 4 jewels on balance wheel 1 roller jewel 2 on the pallet fork 2 on the pallet fork pivots 4 on escape wheel 4 on 3rd wheel 3 on 2nd wheel and 4 on the barrel Adds up to 24 for me. Am I missing some? Cause it clearly states 27!? Am I blind? Or can‘t count?
😆 no no you can count. You have actually made me count and I got up to 25.. Now I'm also stumped at where the other 2 are. There is also one where the minute wheel post sits on.
@@HorologyBiology Yes, 26 for minute wheel post and 27 for a tiny screw-on plate with a cap jewel for the lower pallet pivot. The last one is missing from this one, and there's no place for it either, so I suspect the whole main plate is borrowed from a 25 jewel 44 King Seiko.
I think your nitpickyness of movements based on what annoys you because it takes longer to oil and not what has engineering benefits or hinderences is a little annoying. Other than that nice video I guess.
Capped jewels give both superior lubrication and extend service intervals. That GS chose for this is a sign that they chose for engineering excellence. Something a watchmaker should appreciate. Cleaning and lubricating capped jewels is part of your job. That it means it's more work to service means you can ask for more money.
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Loved this video, these GS and KS watches are the best in my humble opinion..!
SAME
Your editing and Macro shots are getting better every video!
Many thanks Jay 💪 I have been aiming to get closer. The new Olympus lens has helped, but not one to keep connected to the bench moving forward
A most enjoyable demonstration. Learned a lot about this Seiko movement. Thank you
Many thanks Ross 🙏
As usual, another great entertaining and informative video. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much 😊 and thanks for watching 👍
A great looking watch. Looks good. You did an amazing job. I always learn something from you. Keep the videos coming. Thank you
Thanks Darryll, always a true gent 💪
Fantastic work Matt -- each video getting better and better. I'm so glad Mr. Freeman is a regular guest on the channel now. What star power he brings! 😂
Thanks mate, really appreciate hearing that 💪🏻💪🏻 he was even rocking a HB blazer 😂😂
Super fresh and super juicy. You are right about their quality; the barrel is the highest pressure point in any movement and when you jewel the arbor at the four wear points is brilliant
Agreed! it really is a great addition and would more than likely have needed them to be changed in the future
Thanks!😂
That’s really kind of you, thanks very much 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Another superb one. Also your best voice-over work so far. Super Fresh.
Thanks Kurt 💪
Another great video Matt. Seiko contracted Phillipe Dufour to set up the studio which does the high end GS and Credor production, hence the quality.
This explains a lot then, let's outsource that stuff 😆
Well in some circles he is indeed considered to be the best current watchmaker 😀
Brilliant job!
Thanks very much :)
Great work as always Matt. Keep warm and well from New Zealand 🇳🇿 kitty kitty paw 🐾 paw 😆
oh man I am trying while also trying not to break the meter 😆
“Not normal not normal” said as a true cloggy. “Niet normaal, niet normaal” 😂. Great watch
lol thanks for watching 👍
Was thinking the accent sounded faintly familiar, now I know it's Dutch. Mooi kanaal!
For the diashock springs look up the video from its about time he goes in depth on how to remove those and maybe oiling it from underneath helps aswel.
Thanks for the tips Alexander, and thanks for watching 👍🏻
Want to know which little jar you use that has a screen at the top where you stick the pallet fork in. Then shake it around to clean it, Great job on the grand Seiko.
Thanks for watching. It's a special glass jar for the Fixodrop to stop it evaporating. It also has a little net inside to hold the parts. They are ridiculously overpriced for what they are though.
what advice do u have for someone that wants to learn all about the history of time pieces, and even more so someone that wants to get into horology?
That’s very broad question but I would say start looking at time pieces you visually find appealing, then research the brand of that watch. It’s amazing how much you will pick up in a short time
You can negotiate your energy prices 😮? We're in a 2000 square foot home here in Florida. I put the water heater at it's lowest setting and wired in a timer. Put all the light switches on motion timers. Set the digital ac timer for much higher temperature during working hours. Installed ceiling fans in every room. No led bulb has a higher than 40watt equivalent. And made sure none of the charing mechanisms that stay in the wall have a light that stays on all the time we call vampire lights. Got my bill down to $150 a month.
Thanks for watching 👍🏼 Yes you can negotiate and pay what you want a month, but don't forget that come the annual bill you will owe them a lot or potentially they owe you. I like to balance it out a bit. I'm suspecting given I pretty much froze last winter that I will break even given how much the energy prices shot up. Well I'm hoping anyway,
Funny. Everything takes time
From the man himself 🙌 You have a great channel
Regarding using TimeGrapher I've one watch which by TG is crap as it is "wobbling" cyclically over a minute of time, ten seconds fast or slow a minute. Probably there's something wrong with the Great Wheel as the amplitude is _very_ good. But then I've regulated the watch with the old school paper and pen method, getting it to run in my use very accurate, about two seconds fast a day.
Trying to regulate that watch using TimeGrapher only would be like the dog chasing it's own tail. 🐾
BTW some watch manufacturer have told opening those pesky shock settings on the bridges and base plate is unnecessary as they get clean enough during a proper automatic wash and jewels can then be lubricated using an automatic oiler through the jewel holes. But damn me if I'd remember what manufacturer it was...
These detailed answers are usually for my members 😜
Have you made sure you have the correct lift angle set on the TG?
I'm not sure about those shockers but I would be surprised if a cleaner did get up in there to clean them as they are usually just stuck together even when they come out of the machine. I remove them and clean them manually once I have cleaned the whole movement and there is always some dried oil still on there.
@@HorologyBiology Yeah, the Lift Angle is correct for the movement. The watch probably would need a look, but can't be arsed as long as amplitude is good and the movement otherwise is surprisingly accurate.
Steady +2-3s/day is something to reach for, not repair. 😁
Isn't it a concern when removing the caseback with the ball that the medallion might be loosened?
BTW, you can call the little black mark on the dial a beauty mark; it worked for Cindy Crawford 😂
Very true LOL
The only thing left for the Japanese to reach rolex Status is beautifully there movements.
I hear you
So you don't like the diashocks? Sounds like a car mechanic who doesn't like Rolls Royces because they have so many cylinders. 😁Just kidding. Nice video. I like it. BTW: Jeweled barrels were also found more often in regular Seikos in the 1970s
Much prefer incabloc to diashock. Thanks for watching 👍🏻👍🏻
Do you restore watches for subscribers?
Sometimes if I can help
@@HorologyBiology I have a vintage Elgin in need of restoration
Am I trippin?
4 jewels on balance wheel
1 roller jewel
2 on the pallet fork
2 on the pallet fork pivots
4 on escape wheel
4 on 3rd wheel
3 on 2nd wheel and
4 on the barrel
Adds up to 24 for me. Am I missing some? Cause it clearly states 27!?
Am I blind? Or can‘t count?
😆 no no you can count. You have actually made me count and I got up to 25.. Now I'm also stumped at where the other 2 are. There is also one where the minute wheel post sits on.
@@HorologyBiology Yes, 26 for minute wheel post and 27 for a tiny screw-on plate with a cap jewel for the lower pallet pivot. The last one is missing from this one, and there's no place for it either, so I suspect the whole main plate is borrowed from a 25 jewel 44 King Seiko.
I think your nitpickyness of movements based on what annoys you because it takes longer to oil and not what has engineering benefits or hinderences is a little annoying. Other than that nice video I guess.
I'm glad I pressed your buttons 💪
Capped jewels give both superior lubrication and extend service intervals.
That GS chose for this is a sign that they chose for engineering excellence. Something a watchmaker should appreciate.
Cleaning and lubricating capped jewels is part of your job.
That it means it's more work to service means you can ask for more money.