One of the great things about being vintage watch fan living in Poland is that the market is full of vintage soviet watches. And thanks to this channel I can buy and restore them for less than 20$ :)
Sorry, but I don't know any of those in Poznań(I live in the other part of Poland) but this like might be helpful: m.olx.pl/moda/zegarki/poznan/q-wostok/ OLX is a polish version of Gumtree/craigslist. I took a liberty of filtering out Vostok watches for sale in Poznań. I also found a website of Flea Market in Poznań: gieldapoznan.wordpress.com/ But I would be careful about buying in such places specially for a foreigner. Some sellers might not be too fair and give you overhauled prices.
@@LukaszBrodziak Thank you for your help Lukasz. Interesting to know that there is a Polish version of OLX. In the past I have been looking at the Ukrainian version. Also interesting to see that the going rate for a working Vostok Komandirskie is 150 zl, about £30 in my currency which makes it almost a universal price. 😀👍. The link to that Market was invaluable because my research informed me of the existence of a great antiques flea market by the Old Slaughter house in Poznan, but bad news in that it was closing down. Now I can see that it has in fact reopened at a new venue, something that I did not know about. So with any luck I will be able to find a bargain or two. As for being a foreigner in a foreign land, I have had this experience before.. 🤔.. I know when to argue or walk away if I feel I'm being overcharged. 🧐🤑..👍
I actually attended that market last Sunday morning. It was truly massive but I couldn't find a single Vostok there. There were a few Slava and Poljot, but they don't interest me at all.
The 3133 is actually a more robust movement than the 7734. It has two additional jewels in the chronograph train and several others have been enlarged along with their respective pivots. These changes were made in an effort to improve the long term reliability and overall shock resistance.
I always find myself holding my breath while watching these videos, I watch on a large screen in HD and it feels like I am right there with you due to the good quality images ! I mainly hold my breath to avoid blowing the tiny parts all over the place and I have no idea how you keep such good control of such tiny, tiny pieces, I would be chasing springs and screws all over the place. I am no stranger to the insides of engines and gearboxes but that is nothing compared to the insides of a wristwatch and the parts they contain ! It's kind of a relief when the video is over so I can breathe again !
I must compliment you, Sir. I find your videos not only interesting and fascinating but also incredibly relaxing after a long day at work in an Emergency Room. I have felt very fortunate to have discovered your channel. Cheers!
@@vitaliinik3862 I don't believe so. Contrary to what most people think, the Soviet Union did have dedicated factories for goods. In this case, it would have built in the First Moscow Watch Factory.
** Chinese ST19 Chronograph Video: th-cam.com/video/1mme1pUz5pA/w-d-xo.html ** ** Hand Lifting Tool Video: th-cam.com/video/8UxLu2Gkf7M/w-d-xo.html ** ** Free Recommended Oils Document: In the files section... facebook.com/groups/watchrepairlessons/ ** In this video we service a Russian Poljot 3133 Chronograph movement. The movement will be fully stripped down and restored to good working condition.
I've done a couple of these myself. You had to push the regulator quite far over to retard the timing. My theory is that the makers continued to use old machinery to manufacture the components. As the machinery wore out accuracy was lost so they resorted to shims to keep the movement functioning. A bit like Airfix models. Early ones in the run were accurate.. Later ones were terrible.
@@FD4uma I believe that's because this particular chronograph was made for the export market. Ones made for the home market would have all writing done in Cyrillic characters.
Another great video Mark. The stem reseating problem is very common across a wide range of Russian movements. They like their sharp edges. Loving the time lapse segments.
Since you invested so much time on fully servicing this legendary Poljot Chronograph, I believe it is worth it to re-apply new Chrome plating. Despite many watchmakers advised against chrome plating, I gave my heritage Marvin 37mm for chrome re-plating, and results are remarkably good, the finish is better than seen on a modern steel watch. The chroming was assinged by Marvin Co. to a proven specialist in Switzerland, so it has to be done by an experienced professional.
I have two 3133 watches and love this movement. Not the most accurate but my two watches are now 10 years working without any issues. Your watch here should get a light polish and replating. Then a brown Flieger leather strap and you have a perfect watch. Beautiful.
I own a Poljot 3133 also a 31679, and I have to admire the skill here. I’ve done very simple work on one of them and can only want to learn more. I just wish it was as easy as you make it look.
I had one almost identical to yours here. It was the Poljot 3133 Chrono also, and the case was the same, but in brass, without chrome plating and it had a black dial. My research put it somewhere around the mid-90's, which seems to match yours. I loved the unique "character" of the watch, plus as a bonus, mine was keeping good time (+ 9 sec), and the Chrono worked flawlessly. I still regret selling it to buy a new Seiko Solar chrono.
I collect these old Soviet watches. I can't really date the one in this video, but the movements are great to learn on, especially the ZIM movements, and dead cheap to buy (you can get them on eBay auctions for a couple dollars plus shipping if you're vigilant). Great video!
Im so happy you did a video on 3133... Especially on this racing poljot classic that i am actually looking to get in not so fare future. Great work and really nice movement. I hope there will be 3017 and ChK-28. Those are really interesting pices too I really enjoye your work! Thank you
Nice result. I love Soviet watches. It's rare to see one serviced on TH-cam because they're so inexpensive... not 'luxury.' My favorites are from the 1950s and 60s. I'd like to see some of those get service-love.
That's funny, our nice Post Lady brought me a Poljot 3313 and a NOS Vostok Komandirsky a few hours ago. Thank you for the great Video. You did a great Job on that watch. Sometimes a watch have no worth in money but a sentimental worth or you wants only to know how it works.
Ремешок можно не менять, он и так отлично выглядит. Это же настоящий советский раритет, из тех времён, когда ещё люди думали головой, а не задницей, придумывая отличные вещи.
Big thanks...your vids are always so helpful. Not just in the "hows", but you show a certain serenity that always give me a boost, as I tend to get frustrated when things don't go as planned...which is often as I continue to learn and am reminded how much I don't know and need to keep learning. Truly a lifelong pursuit. Thx again for your invaluable content...always appreciated and anticipated. DT
I'm a new subscriber and they really enjoy your videos immensely, I was an amateur watch enthusiast mechanical watching tickets and you've kind of rekindled my desire to work on watches again. Thanks again for all your work and sharing your knowledge.
When I watch these watch reassemblys, I find it so fascinating at how little lubricant is used to reassemble a watch. If a watch is serviced ever few years or so, it's interesting that such tiny amounts of lubricant can keep the watch lubricated.
Pierre Wheaton I remember many many years ago we had a watch and jewellery valuation expert who would periodically visit the office. As even back then l had an interest in watches l would ask him questions and he once said 'the amount of oil that would fit on the tip of a pin may be enough to lubricate a whole watch movement'. I remember a sense of doubt about what he said but after seeing these videos l can well believe it.
@@WatchRepairChannel You're most certainly welcome Sir. I was caught by the music you've inserted from 06:47 to 12:07. Impossible to describe the transcendence I feel from it.
Another great video with crisp and clear images that will make someone think this is simply a mechanical work: one should soon realize that these are excellent macro shots and that Mark here is operating with skill and precision at almost a microscopic level! Another feature I greatly admire of Mark is the playfulness of that sequence where all those tiny pieces got animated and move to place themselves in a fascinating good order! I know Mark also made a video showing this 'stop motion' technique that Aardman himself would seal approve! I mean to say that finding the time to make those shots just for the creative fun of it is highly commendable and shows our teacher Mark's peculiar character... KUDOS Ah yes, I almost forgot to say those stop motion sequences remind me of the Sorcerer Mickey when he animate all the kitchen hardware... BD
Great to see the Master at work and to remind me once again about just how low on the watchmaker tree I really am. 😖 What a beautiful watch this is and so many complications. This is not the usual Russian watch with it's Swiss origins so very blatantly obvious. Brilliant video, can't wait for the next one.👍
Stuart Wright. I love old mechanical watches. I used to open cases of broken watches to see how it's put together. The guy in the video is probably a watch expert who knows exactly which gears go where.
Mark knows the “usual” parts of many watches very well, so it’s usually more or less self evident where a part goes. When proprietary complications unique to the manufacturer are added, and if a service manual is tough to source, then it can be more helpful to record the progression of disassembly. As he removes each screw, bridge, spring, gear, etc., Mark briefly holds the part in front of the camera. I suspect he records disassembly of every watch for later reference in case it’s not clear which part goes where, or its orientation, or where a spring seats.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 very interesting to see how the construction/design of this differs from for instance ETA movements! I really enjoyed watching this video, thanks!
First time for me to see disassembling and assembling a watch movement and especially in this detail. I am very impressed by this and my respect for watchmakers ist even more growing!!! I do have a limited Poljot (Juri Gagarin anniversary) Chrono with the same movement but with geneva stripes and another one with additional moon phase.
This is truly captivating work to watch. Thank you for taking the time and making those videos. Could you do one talking about your approach to a project? What research you do before opening, If you have some sort of manual, or even simper things, like organisation of the parts taken of of movement and the process of figuring out what might be wrong. Thanks again for your work and time.
Huge thanks to you, week ago i bought my first vintage mechanical watch, it's from 1970s with Unitas 6325 and it has issue with running too fast. Regulated it and got new strap and it's been on my wrist since. I'm already buying more watches as these are just so cool to work with and wear, i have few Quartz watches with Japan made movement too and they have their place on this planet too I wonder, does the movement need some sort of reset after service? Like does it need to "know" when to change date? Is there a reason why you put all the hands back on at 12 o' clock
my first comment, on your channel. I was trying to figure out how to remove the movement from my current watch as the hand for the date has come loose and lodged in the side. Very cool channel. Im impressed how you remember to put everything back! amazing If any one has any advice on my Pere De Temps watch let me know.
I enjoyed the video immensely, am a bit nuts about Soviet watches and the 3133 in black with the mint green lume markers with Sekonda branding is my grail of grails. Yep I would have one of them any day over all the Rolex, Breitling, Phil Patel's etc but it would sit proudly beside my Slava tanks, my Poljot fish eye, quartz and my Chaika's and doubtful I would stop wearing it hehe Poljot 3050 Quartz from my wrist hails comrade 3133 for a job well done Spasibo :D
I really like your videos! A question: as a car mechanic I know the importance of tightening certain parts to the specified torque. Of course, for many parts of an engine it´s not so critical that you can´t get away with doing it by feeling, ie if you are a little experienced. What about torque in watches? Those delicate threads is one thing, but also even pressure for parts with more than one screw must be of importance? Do you use a torque-"wrench"?
That was a great. Video. Yes you pronounced it correctly. And I think it ows its design from the Venus movement. Enjoyed servercing these best to be careful with adjusting the cam depthing screw. Thank you for these brilliant Videos. Mark
now, what kind of lence you use, i have one and i need to be 3 inch from the watch, its hard to use the screw driver in order to work on the movement, bast regards, i need help with a LONGUNES
Amazing work, thanks :) I am in the process of buying a new Okean chronograph with a Poljot 3133 movement. I know this is an old video but I will ask anyway. I watched the whole video and was wondering if we see every part being installed and if you use your own recordings when you assemble the movement?
I have a new one of these . It looks great. The bad, The chrome hands on a black background disappear and its hard to read at times. Which sucks. The glass case back lets me see the movement. Which looks like it was built in a Stalinist tractor plant. Which adds charm. I love it . A cosmonauts watch :)
Hi Mark! What kind of bench mat are you using, plastic or rubber? Any advise for an amateur wanting to replace his blue rubber "soldering mat" for something more appropriate? Looking to order from Cousins but they have so many to choose from. Color, brand, material? Oh, and great video btw (as always) :)
I love the story of how the Valjoux movement kind of was swallowed into the Soviet Union lock, stock and... ahem... barrel. The 3133 is a workhorse for some great watches.
Mark, since the screws are so tiny, if the head accidentally snapped off one of those tiny screws while still in situ, how would you remove the remaining threaded shank from the watch?
I searched for this vid as I have just bought a Lottery limited edition version . It is NOS boxed and never used ...we will see :) I paid £150 which I think is a bargain. I have also just bought a Seagull 1963 chrono
Dear Mark, Please tell me more about tools and optional tools you use for removal (at 9 mins 48 sec.) and later placement (at 25 mins 10 sec.) of the chronograph drive wheel? 1) It looks like you are using a specialized, fork-shaped, presto style tool for removal? 2) How about placement; Is it possible to use a pencil style hand press instead of the bench press you use in this video? 3) I have a perfectly working Poljot Aviator type 1 with the same movement. However, this week the chronograph drive wheel fell off it's pivot. Hopefully it isn't necessary to remove the movement from the watch case in order to re-fit the drive wheel using the bench press?! Kind regards from Leiden, Netherlands, Mark K
How did you figure the wrong screw? Do you show the screws and parts in video for our entertainment or do you use it as a reference during re assembly? Thank you for another video.
I've always wondered this but would it be better to use plastic tweezers when picking up delicate parts of the watch so you don't risk scratching anything?
Mark, is it necessary to use a staking tool to push on that chronograph wheel, or is that just the best way of doing it? Just wondering, because I don’t yet own a staking set but I’d be interested in trying to service one of these movements. Thanks!
I was just going to ask if you have ever misplaced a screw. How do you remember where everything goes? Must take decades to become proficient in this profession.
My word there's nothing flimsy about that movement,talk about solid ! Amazing work, i'd definitely have to have all parts with their prospective screws or i'd be shafted, i'm astounded how you remember (ok you come clean about the b*ll*ck you dropped which was admirable) all designated screws.
Hi I love your channel and I want to get into watch modding and attempting to do it myself i bought a new set of hands but I lack the proper tools to do it is there any other way I can pop off the hands without breaking anything?
I have a 3133 myself, and like it very much. I bought it new... don’t remember what year. It’s a nice, solid watch and one of my favorites. Edit - just finished watching. Very interesting indeed! I must say that seeing you get a couple of screws swapped made me feel better. Despite my best efforts to keep all the screws sorted, by the time a rebuild is nearing completion I’m usually scratching my head trying to get the screws in their appropriate locations. Nice to see it’s not just me... ;-)
Hello! Thank you for the video! Everything is very detailed and accurate, you are a real professional and masterly master in watchmaking and video blog! Please tell me what kind of oil did you use to lubricate the lever and chronograph rod, is it a dark lubricant? Thank you!
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One of the great things about being vintage watch fan living in Poland is that the market is full of vintage soviet watches. And thanks to this channel I can buy and restore them for less than 20$ :)
Lukasz, do you know of any good markets in Poznan where I can pick up a few Vostok watches. I'm going there soon and any advice would be appreciated.
Sorry, but I don't know any of those in Poznań(I live in the other part of Poland) but this like might be helpful: m.olx.pl/moda/zegarki/poznan/q-wostok/
OLX is a polish version of Gumtree/craigslist. I took a liberty of filtering out Vostok watches for sale in Poznań.
I also found a website of Flea Market in Poznań: gieldapoznan.wordpress.com/
But I would be careful about buying in such places specially for a foreigner. Some sellers might not be too fair and give you overhauled prices.
@@LukaszBrodziak Thank you for your help Lukasz. Interesting to know that there is a Polish version of OLX.
In the past I have been looking at the Ukrainian version.
Also interesting to see that the going rate for a working Vostok Komandirskie is 150 zl, about £30 in my currency which makes it almost a universal price. 😀👍.
The link to that Market was invaluable because my research informed me of the existence of a great antiques flea market by the Old Slaughter house in Poznan, but bad news in that it was closing down. Now I can see that it has in fact reopened at a new venue, something that I did not know about.
So with any luck I will be able to find a bargain or two.
As for being a foreigner in a foreign land, I have had this experience before.. 🤔.. I know when to argue or walk away if I feel I'm being overcharged. 🧐🤑..👍
I actually attended that market last Sunday morning.
It was truly massive but I couldn't find a single Vostok there.
There were a few Slava and Poljot, but they don't interest me at all.
Hi, I would be interested in buying one russian restored watch in good condition, do you have any to offer?
Спасибо большое за видео! Вы крутой мастер! Очень интересно наблюдать за вашей работой! Отличная съемка!
For such a cheap movement, without finishing, it seem robust and well fabricated. Thanks
The 3133 is actually a more robust movement than the 7734. It has two additional jewels in the chronograph train and several others have been enlarged along with their respective pivots. These changes were made in an effort to improve the long term reliability and overall shock resistance.
Watching you strip the watch apart, cleaning, repairing and assemble the watch again is very therapeutic, Thanx and keep on repairing!
I bought one from a vintage shop just yesterday. I'm glad Mark felt the disturbance in the Force and decided to to conjure up this video.
I always find myself holding my breath while watching these videos, I watch on a large screen in HD and it feels like I am right there with you due to the good quality images ! I mainly hold my breath to avoid blowing the tiny parts all over the place and I have no idea how you keep such good control of such tiny, tiny pieces, I would be chasing springs and screws all over the place.
I am no stranger to the insides of engines and gearboxes but that is nothing compared to the insides of a wristwatch and the parts they contain !
It's kind of a relief when the video is over so I can breathe again !
I must compliment you, Sir. I find your videos not only interesting and fascinating but also incredibly relaxing after a long day at work in an Emergency Room. I have felt very fortunate to have discovered your channel. Cheers!
Enjoyed seeing how the calendar setting mechanism worked. Thanks for another great video.
The Soviet watches are amazing. I think those items were made in Kalashnikov factories.
@@vitaliinik3862 I don't believe so. Contrary to what most people think, the Soviet Union did have dedicated factories for goods. In this case, it would have built in the First Moscow Watch Factory.
** Chinese ST19 Chronograph Video: th-cam.com/video/1mme1pUz5pA/w-d-xo.html **
** Hand Lifting Tool Video: th-cam.com/video/8UxLu2Gkf7M/w-d-xo.html **
** Free Recommended Oils Document: In the files section... facebook.com/groups/watchrepairlessons/ **
In this video we service a Russian Poljot 3133 Chronograph movement. The movement will be fully stripped down and restored to good working condition.
I don't know why the Russian word 'Полёт' was written in Latin letters. But that's what the chronograph is called.
I've done a couple of these myself. You had to push the regulator quite far over to retard the timing. My theory is that the makers continued to use old machinery to manufacture the components. As the machinery wore out accuracy was lost so they resorted to shims to keep the movement functioning. A bit like Airfix models. Early ones in the run were accurate.. Later ones were terrible.
Nice video and a job well done. I'm prefer any strap as long ist ist a metal one 😉.
I have a Lanco - Valjoux 7733 - 1970-1979 that need service, wanna give it a go? I’ll pay of course! Thanks
@@FD4uma I believe that's because this particular chronograph was made for the export market. Ones made for the home market would have all writing done in Cyrillic characters.
Another great video Mark. The stem reseating problem is very common across a wide range of Russian movements. They like their sharp edges. Loving the time lapse segments.
Привет из России. Очень нравятся ваши видео, вы очень крутой часовщик👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Wonderful. Just bought one of these. Thank you for giving us a navigational map through it!
I love it when the balance wheel goes back in, it brings it back to life
Since you invested so much time on fully servicing this legendary Poljot Chronograph, I believe it is worth it to re-apply new Chrome plating. Despite many watchmakers advised against chrome plating, I gave my heritage Marvin 37mm for chrome re-plating, and results are remarkably good, the finish is better than seen on a modern steel watch. The chroming was assinged by Marvin Co. to a proven specialist in Switzerland, so it has to be done by an experienced professional.
I have two 3133 watches and love this movement. Not the most accurate but my two watches are now 10 years working without any issues. Your watch here should get a light polish and replating. Then a brown Flieger leather strap and you have a perfect watch. Beautiful.
I own a Poljot 3133 also a 31679, and I have to admire the skill here. I’ve done very simple work on one of them and can only want to learn more. I just wish it was as easy as you make it look.
I had one almost identical to yours here. It was the Poljot 3133 Chrono also, and the case was the same, but in brass, without chrome plating and it had a black dial. My research put it somewhere around the mid-90's, which seems to match yours. I loved the unique "character" of the watch, plus as a bonus, mine was keeping good time (+ 9 sec), and the Chrono worked flawlessly. I still regret selling it to buy a new Seiko Solar chrono.
Спасибо хорошее видео ... УСПЕХОВ в ВАШЕМ труде...
I collect these old Soviet watches. I can't really date the one in this video, but the movements are great to learn on, especially the ZIM movements, and dead cheap to buy (you can get them on eBay auctions for a couple dollars plus shipping if you're vigilant). Great video!
Im so happy you did a video on 3133... Especially on this racing poljot classic that i am actually looking to get in not so fare future. Great work and really nice movement. I hope there will be 3017 and ChK-28. Those are really interesting pices too
I really enjoye your work!
Thank you
Nice result. I love Soviet watches. It's rare to see one serviced on TH-cam because they're so inexpensive... not 'luxury.' My favorites are from the 1950s and 60s. I'd like to see some of those get service-love.
That's funny, our nice Post Lady brought me a Poljot 3313 and a NOS Vostok Komandirsky a few hours ago.
Thank you for the great Video. You did a great Job on that watch. Sometimes a watch have no worth in money but a sentimental worth or you wants only to know how it works.
After a busy day, Ur videos r relaxing and it juss winds me down... Grt stuff!
Ремешок можно не менять, он и так отлично выглядит. Это же настоящий советский раритет, из тех времён, когда ещё люди думали головой, а не задницей, придумывая отличные вещи.
Big thanks...your vids are always so helpful. Not just in the "hows", but you show a certain serenity that always give me a boost, as I tend to get frustrated when things don't go as planned...which is often as I continue to learn and am reminded how much I don't know and need to keep learning. Truly a lifelong pursuit.
Thx again for your invaluable content...always appreciated and anticipated.
DT
These videos are so much more enjoyable without annoying background music.
I like to see the jewels being lubricated. I used to over oil them somewhat. I've not done a movement as complicated as that. Nice one.
I'm a new subscriber and they really enjoy your videos immensely, I was an amateur watch enthusiast mechanical watching tickets and you've kind of rekindled my desire to work on watches again. Thanks again for all your work and sharing your knowledge.
When I watch these watch reassemblys, I find it so fascinating at how little lubricant is used to reassemble a watch. If a watch is serviced ever few years or so, it's interesting that such tiny amounts of lubricant can keep the watch lubricated.
Pierre Wheaton I remember many many years ago we had a watch and jewellery valuation expert who would periodically visit the office. As even back then l had an interest in watches l would ask him questions and he once said 'the amount of oil that would fit on the tip of a pin may be enough to lubricate a whole watch movement'. I remember a sense of doubt about what he said but after seeing these videos l can well believe it.
Thank you for another great video
The music primarily during the first half got me by surprise. It's some of the most beautiful pieces I've heard in years.
Thank you Brian Hougaard Baldersbæk
@@WatchRepairChannel You're most certainly welcome Sir.
I was caught by the music you've inserted from 06:47 to 12:07.
Impossible to describe the transcendence I feel from it.
Thanks for owning up to the screw mixup ~ I like your honesty ~ great video thanks for posting.
I must have worked on service 3133 movement atlease150 times in the past. They are fantasic movement.
Another great video with crisp and clear images that will make someone think this is simply a mechanical work: one should soon realize that these are excellent macro shots and that Mark here is operating with skill and precision at almost a microscopic level!
Another feature I greatly admire of Mark is the playfulness of that sequence where all those tiny pieces got animated and move to place themselves in a fascinating good order!
I know Mark also made a video showing this 'stop motion' technique that Aardman himself would seal approve! I mean to say that finding the time to make those shots just for the creative fun of it is highly commendable and shows our teacher Mark's peculiar character... KUDOS
Ah yes, I almost forgot to say those stop motion sequences remind me of the Sorcerer Mickey when he animate all the kitchen hardware... BD
Thanks for the encouragement Sanatkumara Sharma. And thanks for watching
Спасибо за работу, как раз сейчас разбираю такой механизм
I've got a LeJour with a Valjoux 7733...Figured some day I would be smart enough to service it, but dang that thing looks complicated! Great video!
Great respect for your work from Russia.
Same movement as my Poljot Okeah /Okean, a watch I like very much, also because both the watch and I have a nautical background.
Great to see the Master at work and to remind me once again about just how low on the watchmaker tree I really am. 😖
What a beautiful watch this is and so many complications.
This is not the usual Russian watch with it's Swiss origins so very blatantly obvious.
Brilliant video, can't wait for the next one.👍
Спасибо за интересную работу !
I have enjoyed the way you take care of these watches. Thank you.
Agree 100% on it needing a leather strap. Thanks for sharing this video.
How can you remember how it all goes back together? It boggles my mind.
Stuart Wright. I love old mechanical watches. I used to open cases of broken watches to see how it's put together. The guy in the video is probably a watch expert who knows exactly which gears go where.
I've made a habit (while disassembling consumer electronics) to photograph each little part so I have a photo album to refer to in reverse.
when you know how a watch is made then you know where everything goes
@Heywood Jablome in Soviet Russia, the watch assembles you
Mark knows the “usual” parts of many watches very well, so it’s usually more or less self evident where a part goes. When proprietary complications unique to the manufacturer are added, and if a service manual is tough to source, then it can be more helpful to record the progression of disassembly. As he removes each screw, bridge, spring, gear, etc., Mark briefly holds the part in front of the camera. I suspect he records disassembly of every watch for later reference in case it’s not clear which part goes where, or its orientation, or where a spring seats.
I owned exatcly that model back in the 90`and selled it to an jeweler in Egypt for a massive price :-)
Love the stop motion. Hope to see new videos sometime. Take care.
Автор, ты волшебник!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 very interesting to see how the construction/design of this differs from for instance ETA movements! I really enjoyed watching this video, thanks!
First time for me to see disassembling and assembling a watch movement and especially in this detail. I am very impressed by this and my respect for watchmakers ist even more growing!!! I do have a limited Poljot (Juri Gagarin anniversary) Chrono with the same movement but with geneva stripes and another one with additional moon phase.
Glad you like it!
This is truly captivating work to watch. Thank you for taking the time and making those videos. Could you do one talking about your approach to a project? What research you do before opening, If you have some sort of manual, or even simper things, like organisation of the parts taken of of movement and the process of figuring out what might be wrong. Thanks again for your work and time.
Два раза попадались мне такие часики . и именно сделанные в СССР.
More repair videos please. Amazing job you doing
Bravo! Love to watch you work. Still waiting anxiously for the chronograph course!
Enjoyed this video immensely, thank you so much! You are so calm and patient. Stay Safe
Huge thanks to you, week ago i bought my first vintage mechanical watch, it's from 1970s with Unitas 6325 and it has issue with running too fast. Regulated it and got new strap and it's been on my wrist since. I'm already buying more watches as these are just so cool to work with and wear, i have few Quartz watches with Japan made movement too and they have their place on this planet too
I wonder, does the movement need some sort of reset after service? Like does it need to "know" when to change date? Is there a reason why you put all the hands back on at 12 o' clock
I have a Poljot Sturmanskie Soviet Airforce chronograph which has a Poljot Cal. 31659 movement in it. Exactly the same as the 3133, but with hacking.
Beautiful and elaborate work
my first comment, on your channel. I was trying to figure out how to remove the movement from my current watch as the hand for the date has come loose and lodged in the side. Very cool channel. Im impressed how you remember to put everything back! amazing
If any one has any advice on my Pere De Temps watch let me know.
I enjoyed the video immensely, am a bit nuts about Soviet watches and the 3133 in black with the mint green lume markers with Sekonda branding is my grail of grails. Yep I would have one of them any day over all the Rolex, Breitling, Phil Patel's etc but it would sit proudly beside my Slava tanks, my Poljot fish eye, quartz and my Chaika's and doubtful I would stop wearing it hehe Poljot 3050 Quartz from my wrist hails comrade 3133 for a job well done Spasibo :D
I really like your videos! A question: as a car mechanic I know the importance of tightening certain parts to the specified torque. Of course, for many parts of an engine it´s not so critical that you can´t get away with doing it by feeling, ie if you are a little experienced. What about torque in watches? Those delicate threads is one thing, but also even pressure for parts with more than one screw must be of importance? Do you use a torque-"wrench"?
This is a GREAT question!
I have 3133 chronograph movement and very good time keeping I like this movement
That was a great. Video. Yes you pronounced it correctly. And I think it ows its design from the Venus movement.
Enjoyed servercing these best to be careful with adjusting the cam depthing screw.
Thank you for these brilliant
Videos. Mark
now, what kind of lence you use, i have one and i need to be 3 inch from the watch, its hard to use the screw driver in order to work on the movement, bast regards, i need help with a LONGUNES
Amazing work, thanks :) I am in the process of buying a new Okean chronograph with a Poljot 3133 movement. I know this is an old video but I will ask anyway. I watched the whole video and was wondering if we see every part being installed and if you use your own recordings when you assemble the movement?
That’s such a cool watch. Going to have to invest in some Soviet watches.
🤣🤣 invest
@@mikaelkanerva1591 Yeah, that was a poor choice of word 😂
I like the rugged look of Russian watches.
I've got a lot of Soviet and post Soviet watches on my channel, quite a lot too :)
Love the quiet Russian music in the background...
Amazing precision work, you make it look soooo easy, but let me tell you it's not! Great restoration work!
I have a new one of these . It looks great. The bad, The chrome hands on a black background disappear and its hard to read at times. Which sucks. The glass case back lets me see the movement. Which looks like it was built in a Stalinist tractor plant. Which adds charm. I love it . A cosmonauts watch :)
its amazing, how do you remember every part place and every bolt!!! thanks for this tutorial, God bless You
Hi Mark! What kind of bench mat are you using, plastic or rubber? Any advise for an amateur wanting to replace his blue rubber "soldering mat" for something more appropriate? Looking to order from Cousins but they have so many to choose from. Color, brand, material? Oh, and great video btw (as always) :)
I love the story of how the Valjoux movement kind of was swallowed into the Soviet Union lock, stock and... ahem... barrel. The 3133 is a workhorse for some great watches.
Mark, since the screws are so tiny, if the head accidentally snapped off one of those tiny screws while still in situ, how would you remove the remaining threaded shank from the watch?
I searched for this vid as I have just bought a Lottery limited edition version . It is NOS boxed and never used ...we will see :) I paid £150 which I think is a bargain. I have also just bought a Seagull 1963 chrono
Dear Mark,
Please tell me more about tools and optional tools you use for removal (at 9 mins 48 sec.) and later placement (at 25 mins 10 sec.) of the chronograph drive wheel?
1) It looks like you are using a specialized, fork-shaped, presto style tool for removal?
2) How about placement; Is it possible to use a pencil style hand press instead of the bench press you use in this video?
3) I have a perfectly working Poljot Aviator type 1 with the same movement. However, this week the chronograph drive wheel fell off it's pivot. Hopefully it isn't necessary to remove the movement from the watch case in order to re-fit the drive wheel using the bench press?!
Kind regards from Leiden, Netherlands,
Mark K
How did you figure the wrong screw? Do you show the screws and parts in video for our entertainment or do you use it as a reference during re assembly? Thank you for another video.
I've always wondered this but would it be better to use plastic tweezers when picking up delicate parts of the watch so you don't risk scratching anything?
Great work.
Beautiful watch...
Poljot-previously known as the Dueber-Hampden Watch Co., USA 1877-1927. "Russias official first state watch. Quite a story behind that.
Sad that canton tore down the factory years ago. Only about 45 minutes from home. I like me my hampden!
@@johnvaluk1401 yeah, a highway runs thru it now, correct?
Mark, is it necessary to use a staking tool to push on that chronograph wheel, or is that just the best way of doing it? Just wondering, because I don’t yet own a staking set but I’d be interested in trying to service one of these movements. Thanks!
Hi sir i have one Tissot touch watch
I wana make that some Polish but i didn't get any shop in Dubai can you suggest any shop in dubai
I was just going to ask if you have ever misplaced a screw. How do you remember where everything goes? Must take decades to become proficient in this profession.
Класс! Очень интересно и познавательно!))
It's a good looking watch, in my humble opinion. Not bad wearing a little Sputnik on your wrist 😁 Nice work.
My word there's nothing flimsy about that movement,talk about solid ! Amazing work, i'd definitely have to have all parts with their prospective screws or i'd be shafted, i'm astounded how you remember (ok you come clean about the b*ll*ck you dropped which was admirable) all designated screws.
I purchased a Longines from the '50s and send it to Longines . The offer for repairing is up to 2000 CHF with dial repair. My question: is it with it?
Does the parts exchangeable with valjoux 7734?the cam levers look same
How many different screws might you find in a watch like that ?
why do they fit clockwise screws in watches?
nice restoration by the way.
Hi I love your channel and I want to get into watch modding and attempting to do it myself i bought a new set of hands but I lack the proper tools to do it is there any other way I can pop off the hands without breaking anything?
Excellent video! Thank you!
are the dials compatible with the valjoux 7733? and would you prefer this one over a Seagull st19?
I have a 3133 myself, and like it very much. I bought it new... don’t remember what year. It’s a nice, solid watch and one of my favorites.
Edit - just finished watching. Very interesting indeed! I must say that seeing you get a couple of screws swapped made me feel better. Despite my best efforts to keep all the screws sorted, by the time a rebuild is nearing completion I’m usually scratching my head trying to get the screws in their appropriate locations. Nice to see it’s not just me... ;-)
Piękna robota, piękny zegarek.
Cheers Albert P. Really appreciate that.
Hello! Thank you for the video! Everything is very detailed and accurate, you are a real professional and masterly master in watchmaking and video blog! Please tell me what kind of oil did you use to lubricate the lever and chronograph rod, is it a dark lubricant? Thank you!
Thank you! Was waiting for this one!!!
I agree on the leather strap thanks
How did that bit of fluff get in there?
Hello I got a vintage rolex oyster pepertual from 50" ref.nr.6284 with see water damege.The movement its not complitly stack it can be fixt or not?
Tedious work! Appreciate it! Thank you for the great video!