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Watch enthusiast vlog with some non-professional experience in watch servicing.
How to spot fake Omega x Swatch from a long distance without genuine in the pocket | Checklist
I want to show some typical features of fakes without direct (face-to-face) comparison with the genuine watch. I have described a 15-item checklist that can disclose fake Omega x Swatch.
This is the second version of this video (with some audio and content fixes).
[ Bonus ] What is inside a fake watch (if it has the Chrono feature).
Please note that there are many fake types on the market so not all features could appear in the specific fake.
Official Omega X Swatch collection images and specifications are a good source to check how valid:
- dial,
- strap,
- crystal,
- watch case
should look like (colour & shape & details) in a particular model:
www.swatch.com/bioceramic-moonswatch.html
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This is the second version of this video (with some audio and content fixes).
[ Bonus ] What is inside a fake watch (if it has the Chrono feature).
Please note that there are many fake types on the market so not all features could appear in the specific fake.
Official Omega X Swatch collection images and specifications are a good source to check how valid:
- dial,
- strap,
- crystal,
- watch case
should look like (colour & shape & details) in a particular model:
www.swatch.com/bioceramic-moonswatch.html
#404Kwatches
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Universal Geneve watch restoration without spare parts - in my hobby workshop
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I bought a Swiss-made Universal Geneve with a missing watch case bezel. This is a watch restoration without spare parts - so I will need to create the right one. I used a copper ring made for tractors as a metal base for the ring :). I used a drill, sandpaper, and an electro-plating pen (for gold plating) to create a ring and repair this new watch. This is a watch enthusiast video with some non...
Restoration of a vintage Yema watch with an unusual failure - in my hobby workshop
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This time I made a video about mechanical watch repair & restoration. This is a Vintage French Yema watch. Yema Wristmaster Automatic with Swiss ETA 2472 movement, made in the late 60s. This is an updated (replaced) video about the Yema watch: I added important summary info and remastered all audio & video (better quality), I also added some missing audio descriptions. Important safety note: - ...
Restoration of a vintage Junghans watch in my hobby workshop
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This is the first video of a 100% non-swiss vintage watch :) on this channel. It was 100% in-house made in Germany in the 70s by Junghans - Diehl company. Diehl was the owner of Junghans. This time I made a video about mechanical watch repair & restoration. This watch was made in 1975 is has the Junghans cal. 623.20 movement. Content of this video 00:00 - about this watch 00:59 - disassembling ...
Antique watch with IWC movement from 1916 - ticking sound & balance wheel - Marriage watch
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The ticking sound of the IWC Schaffhausen movement (IWC 57). It was made in 1916. I repaired this movement in 2021. This is a so-called marriage watch (original movement and a combination of original and non-original parts). This is not a modern project. The watch case and dial are also old - from 1930 to 1950. The case has welded lugs. I think the dial was repainted (the sub-second at 9 indica...
Tissot T-Touch and battery leak [acid] - repair without parts
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This time I wanted to make a video about mechanical watch repair - but when I saw this broken Tissot t-touch I decided to buy & fix it. The hour hand moves only counterclockwise and: - It doesn’t show the right hour - compass doesn’t work right - And also touch function indicator doesn’t work I mentioned my blog post: "How I fixed IWC Pilot's Chronograph cal 630 - with a self-made magnetic coil...
Omega Constellation repair & cleaning a dial damaged by the battery acid | watch restoration
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I bought Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar ref. 396.1202 cal. 1680 / ETA 252.511. The offer was very close to the "for parts": - the perpetual calendar was not fully functional (it stops at the 19th) - the watch dial was damaged by acid - the bracelet is missing More repair & restoration cases at my blog: 404kwatches.blogspot.com This is a watch enthusiast video with some non-professional ...
Tissot T-Touch - sensors repair without spare parts - challenge :]
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I bought a broken Tissot t-touch. This watch has several features, like an altimeter, pressure sensor, and compass. The touch screen allows me to enable only the compass and Chrono features. It doesn't respond when I try to enable the altimeter sensor, pressure sensor, and alarm. There are also many scratches on the watch case. I will try to fix this watch without any parts. We will see how it ...
Vintage Polaroid SX-70 Alpha converted to i-Type Film
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I have converted a vintage SX-70 camera to work with much (ISO) faster i-Type film. It requires 2 mods: a new power source and a new capacitor that stores energy from the light sensor. No side effects so far (after 1 year). SX70 works perfectly after conversion. My Polaroid Instagram with SX-70 / I-Type photos: muadibbe Note: 600 film conversion requires tech skills, you can read ...
Vintage Omega quartz cal 1325 with push-button - time setting (after repair)
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Omega de Ville ref. ST 192.0002 from 1976 has a stainless steel case and sapphire crystal glass. An interesting Omega 1325 feature is that crown has a push button inside. To change minutes user has to push the button in the crown. To change hours crown has to be pulled up and rotated (like in modern watches). Calibre 1325 is a quartz-controlled stepping motor movement with a 32768Hz (32KHz) qua...
IWC Pilot's Chronograph cal 630 mecha-quartz - chrono module buttons sound
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This IWC Pilot's ref. IW3741 has a so-called mechaquartz (meca-quartz) movement. Calibre 630/1 was developed by Jaeger-leCoultre in 1987 (this movement was also used by IWC). Mechaquartz is a hybrid movement - because it has a mechanical chronograph module. More info about this IWC Pilot's IW3741 Chrono module and magnetic coil restoration is on my blog: 404kwatches.blogspot.com/2022/03/how-i-f...
Vintage Timex Electric from the 70s - movement of the hands
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Timex electric watches were very popular in the 70s. The electro-mechanical movement is very similar to standard mechanical movement. It has a balance wheel but the power is transferred from the balance wheel - not like in a mechanical movement to the balance wheel. There is no mainspring in this movement. More info about this Vintage Timex Electric restoration is on my blog: 404kwatches.blogsp...
Timex Electric cal 40 sound
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The electro-mechanical movement is very similar to standard mechanical movement. It has a balance wheel but the power is transferred from the balance wheel - not like in a mechanical movement to the balance wheel. There is no mainspring in this movement. More info about this Vintage Timex Electric restoration is on my blog: 404kwatches.blogspot.com/2022/03/timex-with-broken-electo-mechanical.html
Vintage Timex Electric from 1969 battery and balance wheel with magnetic coil
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The electro-mechanical movement is very similar to standard mechanical movement. It has a balance wheel but the power is transferred from the balance wheel - not like in a mechanical movement to the balance wheel. There is no mainspring in this movement. More info about this Vintage Timex Electric restoration is on my blog: 404kwatches.blogspot.com/2022/03/timex-with-broken-electo-mechanical.html
Mine (2024 model) is all plastic, grey strap like yours but with dark grey face and black sub dials. The S etched in the crystal can only be seen with magnifying glass. The 2 o clock dial is a 24 hr indicator, battery cover comes off like the real ones but battery is not directly under it. I paid £18 from Ali express and am very happy with it, it’s good enough for me.
Mine works by touching those sorts of little pieces of paper but if I touch the glass in different places it doesn't work. What could be the problem? TNX
Vintage watches are mostly "simple" and solid this is why so many have lasted until our days , modern watches have higher quality , are more expensive have more complications, better finishing and better materials according to the statistics , but i seriously doubt it that they will last as long as the vintage watches made in the Past .
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Buy G shock Gw9400..
Don't buy to touch.. Waste of money
Worst ABC watch..
Good job in making this detailed teardown and repair, thank you for this. Due to this video I managed to repair my own identical T-Touch by adding tiny globs of silver-glue at spots corresponding to the 7 areas under the touchscreen where the elastomeric conductive strip makes contact. I assume that over time the elastomeric material shrinks and loses contact with the touchscreen. Thank you for making this video. For the record, the 7 contact areas are divided into 2 zones in the watch movement, one with 3 contacts, one with 4. From the -approx- 12 o'clock position working anti-clockwise are 1.Meteo 2.Alt 3.Centre 4.Temp 5.Chrono 6.Compass 7.Alarm.
pure excellence.
Hello. I have a similar model with a diffrent problem.... Maby someone can give me an idea of the solution. I adjust the digital time, then synchronise the hands. Everything is ok for a while(for 2-3 hours i think), but at some point the hands(the minute one) remains behind(sometimes 5-6 minutes and sometimes 15-17 minutes or even more).Then I perform a new syncronisation and we start all over again. I replaced the battery with a new one but the problem is still there. Can anyone help me?
Where do I get this
Does it have a sweeping Second hand? What is the name or model number?
How did you get the hands to line up together in the final shot? As soon as you turned it over after putting the battery in the hands were out of sync. How did you get them back together?
What is the battery for t touch solar?
Great job! Thanks very much. :)
Glad you liked it!
Hi . I have the same issue on the same watch.Can you please help me. Where can I find the same dial. Thank you
Very nice video ... I have one similar and the cristal is badly schratched; it still work but I want to change it ... I can see that you put something, like silver contant on you christal. It is a special christal (tactile or pressure ???) thx a lot
Ottimo peccato che non ci siano i sottotitoli in italiano
how to turn on tissot if it says only batt?
i will try it sir,i have same trouble.😢😢
wind your own coil awesome !!!!!
thx :)
thanks for the video great skills you have, how many magnifications are your camera please
I have the same problem, but I am not a technician, so will send it to the watch specialist to get it done. At least I know the problem. Thank You Sir
Hi, Great video…very helpful. Could u please tell me what “silver glue/conductive glue u used?? Maybe a link?? Thank you!
Nice work!
Does this watch have lighting for the evening?
April 1976
Hey! Someone (you) actually mentioned the "technical holes" as you call them. They do simplify some spring installations. Good job.
Yes, I didn't know the right English word - in polish it is exactly "technical hole"🤣 I had noticed it after a while - it would be really difficult to assemble without it in this case.
I love to watch this video
Thank you :)
Well done. A good display of your skills. Good commentary.
Thank you, 😃
Great job! The new "bezel ring" looks awesome! Where do you obtain the copper ring, can you provide a link? What's the diameter of the watch?
It was an offer at polish auction service: allegro.pl/oferta/podkladka-miedziana-fi-27x33-kn26x33-aparts-11158780898 for polish tractor name: URSUS C-360/C-355/C-4011 the name of this part is 27x33 KN26X33
I have a Diehl wall clock and it's pretty ugly. But it works 😂
😆 is it some vintage model ?
Please be careful using Isopropyl on the pallet fork and impulse jewel. It will dissolve the shellac that holds the stones. One Dip or Hexane would be best for those particular parts This guy does a good set of tests. ua-cam.com/video/x_6TulURYII/v-deo.html
Thank you for your comment, yes know that there is a risk of using heating feature for cleaning parts which have the shellac but I thought that isopropanol is quite safe 🤣 I have to be more careful 👍 luckily nothing bad happened in this case
Nice work. Don't worry about not having 4 different types of oil or using a little too much; more damage is done to watches by folks not putting enough oil on them.
Thank you 😃 it's good to hear this
Прекрасный звук часов !
Thank you 😃
Great video! I like that you use stuff that you have around the house. I know that we are not all jewelers on here. You seem like a cool person. Thanks for sharing these cool videos!!
thank you so much :)
Never ever oil the jewels of the pallet fork
thank you for your advice - yes it was unnecessary to oil the jewels of the pallet fork - I hope it will not affect the amplitude & accuracy much because the amount of oil was very small
I have removed this part of the video to avoid an error - propagation, thx 🙏
Nice watch! Clean job.
Thank you :)
Nice work, you made the watch come alive again and it looks awesome too. 🙏😉👍
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it :) 😄
Great video!
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it :)
This is updated (replaced) video about Yema watch: I added important summary info and remastered all audio & video (better quality), I also added some missing audio description.
Important safety note: - The glowing paint used in old watches can be radioactive. It is very important not to inhale dust and stabilize the paint to minimize dusting. - Small springs and the mainsprings used in watches can harm the eyes.
Strong but loud things these are haha😅
Yes 🤣
I like a watch that is a bit audible when you put your ear up to it
Why does your altimeter keep showing different heights?
My solution to this issue can have some side effects. The silicone which I used can have different physical parameters which affect the measurement. I also adjusted (in the watch settings mode) the altimeter several times to fit the local altitude above sea level which is 75-100m. I made this video in two different places so 781m was also quite accurate. Also according to the specification, this can happen even when your watch is fully functional (because the temperature fluctuation affects the altimeter)
@@404kWatches Mmm ok understood!) Thank you very much for the answer))
Damn those crappy swiss batteries
To be honest - it's hard to determine the origin of the battery which caused the issue in this case (I didn't have it) - but in general, leaving, a watch (with an old battery) in the drawer is not a good idea :)
А чем вы протираете плату?
я использую только изопропанол (печатная плата) / i use only isopropanol (to clean circuit board)
Hi, I recently bought one of these for spares or repair. I'm new to the hobby so don't have much experience. The main issue was the keyless works (I think that's what it's called). Once the stem was removed, it wouldn't click back in. There were a few other faults, including corrosion (the battery contact had suffered identical damage to the one covered in your blog - which was a great read by the way).The hour hand didn't turn either. The watch had apparently been left in a draw for 20+ years wrapped in a piece of sellotape to keep the case back on (it has been removed at some point and they couldn't put it back on). I somehow managed to get most of it fixed and working. (Still not exactly sure how - although it did involve lots of late nights and expletives 😁). But, the minute hand setting doesn't work. If I press the center of the crown in, there's no response from the minute hand. Would you be able to offer any advice on how to resolve this problem please? Other than that, everything else seems to be working fine now. Thanks.
Hi, there is a pin which connects the push button with the circuit board (it is attached directly to the integrated circuit) sometimes it is crooked and does not connect when the button is pressed
@@404kWatches Hi, Thank you for taking the time to reply. It's much appreciated. I'll take a look and see if I can find anything at fault in the way you described.
Bro after changing my battery of my tissot t touch v1 . The screen stop working and the only popup was the alarm and the 24h ft cm. What is the peoblem?
What battery model is tissot t touch have?
This Tissot uses a CR1632 battery
I have the same watch with the same problem can you fix mine
Sorry, but It was a one-time fix to show that it could work - and it is hard for me to determine if this procedure will work at all in a specific case and how long it will take to fix it.