It's nice to see an old watch brought back to life. That being said, I'd definitely rethink some parts of the process like lubrication, handling (finger marks are gonna stay on the plates forever), and the use of glue which is... well I don't even wanna go there.
Man I’ll be honest, for the first few minutes of this video, I was thinking maybe you were being a little hard on the guy… you have my apologies sir… like I’m still in amazement of how someone can learn enough about watches to (decently dissemble/reassemble) and then turn around and super glue the balance cap jewel into its setting???? I mean like holy crap batman
The engraving on the movement is exquisite! Embellishments like that are unheard of today...probably because we wouldn't appreciate them as much as someone 150 years ago!! Nice job!
@@FleaMarketRestorations Funny how the face is so bland, but the movement is a work of art. Too bad the screws to hold the movement are just ugly and distracting.
Absolutely a gorgeous watch! Imagine what it was like for the original engraver to work on this beauty. It always makes me stand in awe at the pride and craftsmanship this watch represents. I agree, who would believe the age of this watch if it looked showroom shiny. Good work. Keep on keeping on.
Dunno y but this reminds me of RDR II ! & I just can't wrap my head around how they were able to make such precise, tiny & delicate mechanisms hundreds of years ago without the sophisticated tools we're used to today ! Just... WOW ! :O
The WD-40 and beating it with a hammer such a beautiful movement. If you have to hit it with a hammer that big and hard you're doing something wrong I don't care if you've been working on watches for 50 years you had a bad teacher
Easily one of the most beautiful watches, and watch movements I've ever seen...I'd kill to have gotten that for only $40. That pallet fork, though...good lord that thing was HUGE!
You Sir are on a different level to all of the other watch channels that I'm subscribed to. This is old school watch making (apart from the Araldite epoxy glue).. I never knew that hairsprings were held in by pins before. Indeed much of your ancient tooling is unknown to me. You just earned my subscription. A true master craftsman. 👍⌚
Hello, Your video was awesome. It was your lucky day when you found this Full Hunter. I love the two screens to show the intricacies and delicacy of your masterfull restoration. I agree it is more authentic to polish less on an antique time piece. I can't get over the beauty of the first look of the mechanism; I have never seen one so exquisite before. Bravo! Thank you for this spectacular return to glory of this pocket watch. Xxx❣👌🌟
@@FleaMarketRestorations I'm on the lookout on Ebay for one. I saw another watch restorer refer to it by that name and found a few on Ebay before with the same name. Looking forward to your next video!
Actually he committed several terrible acts on this poor watch not the least of which is that one should never touch any part of a movement with bare skin.
Nice to see you put the mainspring in by hand... I have a 1850 hand made piece made by julienne someone. Still works but needs a clean and a dial and case.
Enjoyable nice to see work done in a manner that a common person (with some skills and proper tools) could accomplish. I love the old pocket watches and watching the works work is so enjoyable. Thank you for shining a light in a sometimes dark world..
Holy shit Batman, all these comments… I don’t know how any competent watchmaker could watch any further, than the balance cap jewel disaster lol.. I mean like wow, how do you even develop the skills that are obviously somewhat present, and then turn around and super the balance cap jewel into its setting… on both sides of the jewel even?!!?
I bet you didn't like the WD40, Dremel polishing, and hammer treatment either. It was interesting watching this to say the least. I was also surprised he replaced the main spring, but not the obviously clapped hair spring. Wild ride for sure.
well done gos to show you dont need a ton of machines to fix a watch. love the way you put the main spring in by hand all you need is a lump of wood ..
Nice job . I like it when in the video one can see perpendicular on the work and also simultaneously on it sideways . Would it not be easier and safer to glue the glass on the bezel when the bezel is not placed on the dial ? Less chances with spilling glue on the dial ? What in the end , when the watch was working , was the precision of the watch , how many seconds off a day ? Regards .
That little tool is a Topping Tool..it was used to chamfer small tubing for firearms. Like the nipples on revolvers and rifles. The little cap sat on the tube to explode and ignite the powder in the cylinders.
A excellent restoration job and so interesting and informative it has given me so much knowledge and the way it was produced has to be mentioned too all in all a brilliant artisan keeping the craft and going I am a beginner in the area so when I find such work as this I definitely will be subscribing and looking forward to seeing more videos. Mank thanks
Oh yes aged look. But clean. The bridges are almost identical to mine. Hmm I will have to do this. Lovely piece. You are very well versed in your work.
I like my antique watches to look “factory”, not “worn”. So polishing should be done to the extent that it does not wear down or ruin any markings originally on the watch. Nice job and presentation.
I am simply in awe of your restoration. You have magic hands!!! I fully agree that your antique should still maintain the look of being an antique. I hope you don’t mind my asking how long you have been doing this? How did you learn- were you first an apprentice? Have you passed your skill on to others? Thank you for posting these videos where we can appreciate these! My hands shake from my Epileptic seizures, but I love to see others work with their hands!!! Thank you!!!
I am a retired mechanical engineer. I spent decades in metalworking industry. Regarding watchmaking, I am self thaught, but I had professional watchmakers-friends around me for advice during the learning process. I prefer working on pocket watches currently because they are bigger than wrist watches, since I have issues with cataract on both eyes and current covid situation has just prolonged waiting for the surgery. Thank you for your kind words, they are very motivating for me.
Nice to see you took the advice about displacing residual water. I’m a bit confused, wether you’re a professional or not. You seem to have the equipment and the parts of a pro, but the “oiling-skills” are lacking a bit. Maybe it’s been a long time since watchmaking school? You oil the train jewels after having assembled the train completely from above, that’s what the divot is in the jewels for. With balance jewels or any capped jewel you always only apply a very tiny drop of oil on the cap jewel (mark lovic from the watch repair chanel has a video on oiling non shockproof watches like you mostly do). The way you do it is very problematic, if the oil displaces you will have a sticky hairspring causing timing issues and the pivots run dry in the end. To the balance cap jewel repair. I would not recommend using superglue on something like that. The cap jewel is critical for the endshake of your balance. If you don’t have the properly fitting rub-in jewel (the thickness will determine your endshake) I would replace it with a friction fit jewel.
@@FleaMarketRestorations thanks, i Hope it doesn’t come of to strong, it’s meant to be constructive criticism. Videography vise the videos are already very good though.
Sir, you should never touch any part of a movement with your bare hands once they have been cleaned. Doing so leaves microscopic amounts of oils from your hands which contain salt that can cause rust. Fingercots will protect the movement and are cheap enough insurance.
I have a pocket watch with a case that has at least a thick silver coat. the entire thing is tarnished a beautiful dull blue grey. I would prefer to leave it on
Wow!!! Look at that movement! That is one heck of a good looking watch! I'll give you $45.00 !! ;-) no but serious sir that is a great purchase and wonderful restoration! Thank you once again for another great upload! I also would like to add in a world where everyone looks at new watch tooling It is nice to see someone who understands the historic history of old watchmakers tools. I do own Bergeon and Horotec newer stuff. But I can hardly ever pass up vintage if it is a good maker and in the right condition. I have a modern mini lathe and mill along with the tooling. But I really love bringing out the old Peerless lathe when I can do so. I love your belt driven mini drill press. Is TV hat running off your lathe motor as well? Cool set up indeed.
The watch looks nice, the repair however is a fail. No finger cots (finger prints and sweat on the internal parts), hammering on the main plate (if you have to use a hammer for that, you are doing something wrong), superglue on a cap stone (there are more traditional methods, also could get a new jewel, never mind the fumes from the cyanoacrylate glue), too much oil in (if you can see the oil, it's too much), putting glue on the bezel while installed on the case. Such a disservice to a beautiful watch! 😥
You do realize that the jewel are supposed to be free floating.. that entire piece needs to be replaced now because of the super glue, not like they had it in 1890
Wow ! I'm at a loss for word's.... Are the inside movements gold, or brass? You my friend are a incredibly skilled fella to watch"! No pun' intended ... hee hee.
Made in 1860s. The years of American Civil War. I am amazed the Swiss could these tiny and refined metal components. The Swiss movement has already been developed. The achievements of humanity. The engravings on the inside of the watch are amazing. The problem is the watch repair person is the only one who gets to see it. The owner will probably never get to see and admire it. So why do this? Why not use a transparent rear case, so the owner can enjoy the artistic and mechanical beauty. The maker has to be compensated for this effort. The price of this beautiful watch (due to the engravings) just went up, making it unobtainable for some people. The engraving does not improve on the accuracy. It does nothing for its functional value. All it does is raise the price for the maker. Why not show it. Let the owner and their friends enjoy it. As far as not polishing the watch too much. I agree. The age of the watch demonstrate the achievement of human beings 160 years ago.
Looks like there is a place for a geneva stop works mechanism on top of the barrel at 15:40. Guess those pieces must have been missing, it is an old watch after all.
@@bumboclat If you buy a watch a tissot is nice or even a seiko but remember mechanical all my watches are automatics someone bought me a good watch but soon as I found out it ran on battery's I tossed in the bin.
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It's nice to see an old watch brought back to life. That being said, I'd definitely rethink some parts of the process like lubrication, handling (finger marks are gonna stay on the plates forever), and the use of glue which is... well I don't even wanna go there.
Man I’ll be honest, for the first few minutes of this video, I was thinking maybe you were being a little hard on the guy… you have my apologies sir… like I’m still in amazement of how someone can learn enough about watches to (decently dissemble/reassemble) and then turn around and super glue the balance cap jewel into its setting???? I mean like holy crap batman
I'm not a watchmaker. I have no knowledge of this craft. How would one properly, in your opinion, repair the jewel?
@@imtrex521 with shellac, as it was originally.
@@nirvahnah63 check
@@robertcatron7107 I wonder if they would have used shellac in the 1860s of CA glue was available.
Wow. The engraved pattern inside is amazing.
Beautifully done. Thank you very much!
Just love the old movement. The bridges really speak to the age of it wasn't expecting to see a jewel in it
The engraving on the movement is exquisite! Embellishments like that are unheard of today...probably because we wouldn't appreciate them as much as someone 150 years ago!! Nice job!
Thank you :)
@@FleaMarketRestorations Funny how the face is so bland, but the movement is a work of art. Too bad the screws to hold the movement are just ugly and distracting.
Great job! I can hear hear her gallop because you she runs so well!
Absolutely a gorgeous watch! Imagine what it was like for the original engraver to work on this beauty. It always makes me stand in awe at the pride and craftsmanship this watch represents.
I agree, who would believe the age of this watch if it looked showroom shiny. Good work. Keep on keeping on.
Damn those old pocket watches are beautiful.
Dunno y but this reminds me of RDR II ! & I just can't wrap my head around how they were able to make such precise, tiny & delicate mechanisms hundreds of years ago without the sophisticated tools we're used to today ! Just... WOW ! :O
You did a great job on an amazing piece. Feel for the guy that had the job of engraving the same thing day after day.
The inner mechanics are amazing. Never see engraving like that
The WD-40 and beating it with a hammer such a beautiful movement. If you have to hit it with a hammer that big and hard you're doing something wrong I don't care if you've been working on watches for 50 years you had a bad teacher
Beautiful watch and nice work! Would love to find one like it for myself!
Easily one of the most beautiful watches, and watch movements I've ever seen...I'd kill to have gotten that for only $40. That pallet fork, though...good lord that thing was HUGE!
The damascening on that watch is absolutely stunning, think of the time that took the watch maker. Beautiful
What a lovely job. This is a movement that deserves a “viewing back “ just beautiful. Thank you I really enjoy the video.
I absolutely love that watch. Great job.it’s as perfect as can be.
You Sir are on a different level to all of the other watch channels that I'm subscribed to.
This is old school watch making (apart from the Araldite epoxy glue)..
I never knew that hairsprings were held in by pins before.
Indeed much of your ancient tooling is unknown to me.
You just earned my subscription.
A true master craftsman. 👍⌚
Hello, Your video was awesome. It was your lucky day when you found this Full Hunter. I love the two screens to show the intricacies and delicacy of your masterfull restoration. I agree it is more authentic to polish less on an antique time piece. I can't get over the beauty of the first look of the mechanism; I have never seen one so exquisite before. Bravo! Thank you for this spectacular return to glory of this pocket watch. Xxx❣👌🌟
Wow, the engraving on the pieces!
Wonderful skill~
Great job, culminating in a breathtaking watch, and you made it look so simple. Well done and thanks.
100% agree with you on the polishing.
Fantastic video! Thank you for posting. BTW, the little machine is called "Bow Mill".
Thanks, and special thanks for the name :) there was no way I could find english name for it.
@@FleaMarketRestorations I'm on the lookout on Ebay for one. I saw another watch restorer refer to it by that name and found a few on Ebay before with the same name. Looking forward to your next video!
Absolutely stunning restoration a pleasure to watch ⏱
One of the prettiest movements I have ever seen.
What an incredible find! And your skills are exemplary! Such a beautiful piece indeed! Well done!
Actually he committed several terrible acts on this poor watch not the least of which is that one should never touch any part of a movement with bare skin.
Great job, what a pleasure it is to watch you working. Thank you.
What a beautiful movement.
Absolutely brilliant…enjoyed every minute.
Nice to see you put the mainspring in by hand... I have a 1850 hand made piece made by julienne someone. Still works but needs a clean and a dial and case.
The inner mechanics of the pocket watch looked very fancy
Enjoyable nice to see work done in a manner that a common person (with some skills and proper tools) could accomplish. I love the old pocket watches and watching the works work is so enjoyable. Thank you for shining a light in a sometimes dark world..
What a beautiful timepiece.
Holy shit Batman, all these comments… I don’t know how any competent watchmaker could watch any further, than the balance cap jewel disaster lol.. I mean like wow, how do you even develop the skills that are obviously somewhat present, and then turn around and super the balance cap jewel into its setting… on both sides of the jewel even?!!?
I bet you didn't like the WD40, Dremel polishing, and hammer treatment either. It was interesting watching this to say the least. I was also surprised he replaced the main spring, but not the obviously clapped hair spring. Wild ride for sure.
Awesome find 👍🏻💪🏻
well done gos to show you dont need a ton of machines to fix a watch. love the way you put the main spring in by hand all you need is a lump of wood ..
I've seen an expert watchmaker do that time and again where pre-wound mainspring assemblies were not available.
Beautiful watch. Thank you for your video.
So freaking cool! That's some amazing skills there!
Nice job . I like it when in the video one can see perpendicular on the work and also simultaneously on it sideways . Would it not be easier and safer to glue the glass on the bezel when the bezel is not placed on the dial ? Less chances with spilling glue on the dial ? What in the end , when the watch was working , was the precision of the watch , how many seconds off a day ? Regards .
Gorgeous. Thanks!
The movement is so gorgeous !
This is amazing!
That little tool is a Topping Tool..it was used to chamfer small tubing for firearms. Like the nipples on revolvers and rifles. The little cap sat on the tube to explode and ignite the powder in the cylinders.
Nice one!
Super awesome job thanks
That tool is called the "I'm jealous of you guys that have a tool for everything" tool! lol
hahaha, thank you :D
The bi-metallic compensating balance would date the watch closer to the late 1870"s at the earliest
Good observation!
Wow. You are excellent.
A excellent restoration job and so interesting and informative it has given me so much knowledge and the way it was produced has to be mentioned too all in all a brilliant artisan keeping the craft and going I am a beginner in the area so when I find such work as this I definitely will be subscribing and looking forward to seeing more videos. Mank thanks
What a beauty
Neanderthal style restoration...incredible it worked...
Marvellous!
excellent vidéo , thank you !
I got interested when you started hammering......
10:03 it reminds me of those old classroom pencil sharpeners
Love the ducks in the background
Oh yes aged look. But clean. The bridges are almost identical to mine. Hmm I will have to do this. Lovely piece. You are very well versed in your work.
I like my antique watches to look “factory”, not “worn”. So polishing should be done to the extent that it does not wear down or ruin any markings originally on the watch. Nice job and presentation.
I am simply in awe of your restoration. You have magic hands!!! I fully agree that your antique should still maintain the look of being an antique.
I hope you don’t mind my asking how long you have been doing this?
How did you learn- were you first an apprentice?
Have you passed your skill on to others?
Thank you for posting these videos where we can appreciate these! My hands shake from my Epileptic seizures, but I love to see others work with their hands!!! Thank you!!!
I am a retired mechanical engineer. I spent decades in metalworking industry. Regarding watchmaking, I am self thaught, but I had professional watchmakers-friends around me for advice during the learning process. I prefer working on pocket watches currently because they are bigger than wrist watches, since I have issues with cataract on both eyes and current covid situation has just prolonged waiting for the surgery. Thank you for your kind words, they are very motivating for me.
Nice to see you took the advice about displacing residual water. I’m a bit confused, wether you’re a professional or not. You seem to have the equipment and the parts of a pro, but the “oiling-skills” are lacking a bit. Maybe it’s been a long time since watchmaking school? You oil the train jewels after having assembled the train completely from above, that’s what the divot is in the jewels for. With balance jewels or any capped jewel you always only apply a very tiny drop of oil on the cap jewel (mark lovic from the watch repair chanel has a video on oiling non shockproof watches like you mostly do). The way you do it is very problematic, if the oil displaces you will have a sticky hairspring causing timing issues and the pivots run dry in the end.
To the balance cap jewel repair. I would not recommend using superglue on something like that. The cap jewel is critical for the endshake of your balance. If you don’t have the properly fitting rub-in jewel (the thickness will determine your endshake) I would replace it with a friction fit jewel.
Thank you for your well-intended advice. I appreciate your feedback.
@@FleaMarketRestorations thanks, i Hope it doesn’t come of to strong, it’s meant to be constructive criticism. Videography vise the videos are already very good though.
@@FleaMarketRestorations yes I agree with Jonas, when you said "glue" I went, what?!
Sorry but I would also add: no finger cots?
@@onlyvintagewatches
I‘d say that’s the smallest problem.
this is a great channel, please keep up the great work. restoration channels are like youtube pay dirt, you'll certainly get there eventually
Fantastic job well done.
Great!👍👌
Superb Job!!!!! Congratulations from Brasil...
Great 👍
Sir, you should never touch any part of a movement with your bare hands once they have been cleaned. Doing so leaves microscopic amounts of oils from your hands which contain salt that can cause rust. Fingercots will protect the movement and are cheap enough insurance.
Nice job... nice watch
I have a pocket watch with a case that has at least a thick silver coat. the entire thing is tarnished a beautiful dull blue grey. I would prefer to leave it on
Wow!!! Look at that movement! That is one heck of a good looking watch! I'll give you $45.00 !! ;-) no but serious sir that is a great purchase and wonderful restoration! Thank you once again for another great upload!
I also would like to add in a world where everyone looks at new watch tooling It is nice to see someone who understands the historic history of old watchmakers tools.
I do own Bergeon and Horotec newer stuff. But I can hardly ever pass up vintage if it is a good maker and in the right condition. I have a modern mini lathe and mill along with the tooling. But I really love bringing out the old Peerless lathe when I can do so.
I love your belt driven mini drill press. Is TV hat running off your lathe motor as well? Cool set up indeed.
I love the watch and love what you did to it but why did you not lightly lubricate the main spring and arbor ? You were excellent on every other step.
Freckin cool man✌️
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Amazing
Glue?!?!?
top job
Incredible restoration IMHO. It is a bit sad to see that the owner may never see the artistry that is on the movement.
The most simplest mechanical movement I've ever seen, I'm too a watchmaker
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Great vid 👍🏻⌚️
Just a FYI... Never put steel next to brass in an ultrasonic... It is harder and will leave marks on the brass.
The watch looks nice, the repair however is a fail. No finger cots (finger prints and sweat on the internal parts), hammering on the main plate (if you have to use a hammer for that, you are doing something wrong), superglue on a cap stone (there are more traditional methods, also could get a new jewel, never mind the fumes from the cyanoacrylate glue), too much oil in (if you can see the oil, it's too much), putting glue on the bezel while installed on the case. Such a disservice to a beautiful watch! 😥
You do realize that the jewel are supposed to be free floating.. that entire piece needs to be replaced now because of the super glue, not like they had it in 1890
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Wow ! I'm at a loss for word's.... Are the inside movements gold, or brass? You my friend are a incredibly skilled fella to watch"! No pun' intended ... hee hee.
Made in 1860s. The years of American Civil War. I am amazed the Swiss could these tiny and refined metal components. The Swiss movement has already been developed. The achievements of humanity. The engravings on the inside of the watch are amazing. The problem is the watch repair person is the only one who gets to see it. The owner will probably never get to see and admire it. So why do this? Why not use a transparent rear case, so the owner can enjoy the artistic and mechanical beauty. The maker has to be compensated for this effort. The price of this beautiful watch (due to the engravings) just went up, making it unobtainable for some people. The engraving does not improve on the accuracy. It does nothing for its functional value. All it does is raise the price for the maker. Why not show it. Let the owner and their friends enjoy it. As far as not polishing the watch too much. I agree. The age of the watch demonstrate the achievement of human beings 160 years ago.
I would have not only polished it further but also redo the engraving on the case.
The little machine is called a "bow mill".
Thanks!
Given the times past ..how did they ever machine the screws and make taps to thread the screw holes
Good
Looks like there is a place for a geneva stop works mechanism on top of the barrel at 15:40. Guess those pieces must have been missing, it is an old watch after all.
People take them off to clean and don't put them back because they don't understand how to "set them up" (simple procedure once you're shown)
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I think that antique things should keep their aged look. Without this it's look like a cheap toy
I love mechanical watches true beautiful works of art not like today's battery operated garbage I don't even classified them as watches.
How bout Seiko Kinetic?
@@bumboclat Garbage 👍
@@lablackzed thought so^^
@@bumboclat If you buy a watch a tissot is nice or even a seiko but remember mechanical all my watches are automatics someone bought me a good watch but soon as I found out it ran on battery's I tossed in the bin.
@@lablackzed you threw away a perfectly fine watch that was also gifted to you??
A mi humilde entender el grabado de los puentes es posteriori a la fabricacion del movimiento
de todas maneras es muy bello
Magnífico
Can you tell me where I can get a movement holder like yours, I love the wide base it has.
Thanks
you use entirely too much 9010 jewel lube -- when iot pools like that , its too much
I’m pretty sure that little machine is called a bowflex. ( I made that up)
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