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Grumpy's Watch Restorations
Приєднався 23 тра 2021
Restorations of all types of watches set to relaxing music. This is NOT an instructional channel, but rather a place to unwind and perhaps learn something new.
Rebuilding the Citizen Time Track cal 8940
Rebuilding a Citizen Time Track which I bought in pieces on Ebay. Having had some spare part lying around, I thought I'd give it a try and see if this watch can be brought back to a "wearable" condition. What do you think? Was it worth it?
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Music at the end of the video composed and recorded by my brother.
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Music at the end of the video composed and recorded by my brother.
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Elgin Gr387 Restoration Part 2
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In part 2, I tackle the remaining issues with this movement and further decorate parts which I think could benefit from some extra "enhancements". Finally the movement is re-assembled, tested and timed. Sit back, enjoy and leave a like!
Elgin Gr387 Restoration Part 1
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I had this Elgin, grade 387 wasting space in my drawer so I finally got around to doing some work on it. This 106 year old watch has detoriated cosmetically and mechanically and since this is by no means a rare watch, I'll allow myself to experiment a little with decorating this watch and see what it ends up looking in the end.
Watch Screw Head Polishing Using a Vintage Watchmaker's Polisher
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See what it takes to hand polish a watch screw using a vintage watchmaker's screw polisher. This video is long and repetitive even with some parts sped up to 320% so you really get to see how much work is involved in restoring just one single screw. Considering the amount of work that goes into restoring ALL screws in a watch movement, one can understand why complete watch restorations can be s...
109 Year Old Hamilton 992 Pocket Watch Restoration Part 2
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In part 2 of the Hamilton 992 restoration we tackle more cosmetic enhancements, then we assemble, test and case the movement. Enjoy the video!
109 Year Old Hamilton 992 Pocket Watch Restoration Part 1
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#hamiltonwatch #992 #horology #watchrepair #watchrestoration #pocketwatch #pocketwatchrestoration #pocketwatchrepair #americanwatch #hamiltonpocketwatch #vintagewatch An American Legend, the Hamilton 992 from 1913 gets a full remake. In this part 1, I focus on the aesthetics of the watch, restoring the appearance of its 109 year old parts.
118 Year Old RARE Railroad Grade Watch with Serious Issues!
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This 118 year old, rare Elgin Grade 280 was the highest end railroad grade pocket watch of its time. Sadly, due to some not so good repair work in the past, it ended up with a lot of damage, the most serious having been done to the balance wheel. The watch had been fitted with the incorrect balance staff and that resulted in very bad warping of the balance wheel arms... among other things. I do...
What is a Jacot Tool and How To Use it?
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#horology #watchrepair #watchrestoration #pocketwatch #pocketwatchrestoration #pocketwatchrepair #jacot So what is this "Jacot tool" and do you really need one? I answer these questions and give a detailed demonstration on how to use it. I am not a professional watchmaker but rather a hobbyist just sharing my knowledge. I hope you find this video of some value and if you like it, please subscri...
A 40 Year Old Citizen Robot Face Is Rebuilt From The Ground Up
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#citizenwatch #lcdwatch #watches #horology #watchrepair #watchrestoration #wristwatch #citizenwatches In this video I rebuild a 40 year old Citizen LCD watch, reference number 8943-083658 also commonly referred to as the "Jet Boy", or "Robot Face". Using an Ebay purchased donor watch, I source out a part which I need for the watch I'm trying to fix. Will this end in triumph or disaster? Join me...
114 Year Old Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch Overhaul
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#waltham #walthamwatches #horology #watchrepair #watchrestoration #pocketwatch #pocketwatchrestoration #pocketwatchrepair #americanwatch Overhaul of a 114 year old Waltham / Grade Royal Pocketwatch. Includes a replacement of the safety roller. Enjoy and share, like and subscribe!
123 year old Waltham Pocket Watch Restoration Part 2
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In part 2 of this video, I clean the case, crystal and dial. The movement is reassembled and we see how or even if it runs better than before. Come join me! Please leave a NICE comment, like and subscribe. #waltham #walthamwatches #horology #watchrepair #watchrestorations #pocketwatch #pocketwatchrestoration #pocketwatchrepair #americanwatch
123 year old Waltham Pocket Watch Restoration Part 1 (Re-upload)
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Can I restore this 123 year old Waltham pocket watch? Can I get it to keep acceptable time? Join me in this part 1 of a total restoration where I strip and clean the movement and also re-finish other parts which are in a poor condition. Please leave a NICE comment, don't forget to like and subscribe! My apologies, but this is a re-upload due to poor sound issues present in the original upload. ...
Hamilton 992B Pocket Watch Overhaul
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One of the most well known American made RR pocket watches, the Hamilton 992B gets an overhaul and finds a new case. Please join me as I disassemble, clean, reassemble and re-case this iconic timepiece. #hamiltonwatch #pocketwatch #horology #watchrestoration #watchrepair #watchmaker
Repair of a South Bend model 211 Pocket Watch
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#horology #watch #pocketwatch #clock #paganini #watchrestoration #watchmaker #pocketwatchrepair #pocketwatchrestoration #watches #watchrestoration #southbend Sit back, relax and enjoy this repair of a South Bend model 211, 17 jewel pocket watch made in 1913. Set to music by Nicolo Paganini. The video goes through the disassembly, cleaning, regulating and re-assembly of the pocket watch. If you ...
I would really like to know where you got that movement holder the watch is beautiful
You should make a bow!
Could you tell me the size of press tool for the second hand and hour/minute hands? Thank you in advance
battery is number
Battery is number .....😢😢
Beautiful watch, I have my father in laws watch he used in the 50's I think, he was an Engineer.
Beautiful watch
Amazing video mate. I have a 992B in need of a really good service and clean. Do you take submissions?
What a beautiful piece of workmanship ! Thank you for making this video.
Please dont move your file. Only move your bow
Here I am, starting my learning and admiring your work. I'm glad UA-cam exists so I can learn from you. Please keep posting your videos because they will keep the profession alive. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it is very valuable to me.
Where can I get one of those movement holders? It is amazing.
Great job! - now for the way of polishing English dome head screws...
I just bought one you may have save a few innocent pivots THANKS
😊 yo me estoy fabricando ese torno 😊, hoy fui a que me hicieran dos agujeros para que cuando gire vaya preciso 😊 estoy feliz por mi torno 😊
Why you change the nice original case to an inkorrekt modern style case? It's so sad
Excellent and a great help to COA my 1945 992B. I have not worked on a watch in five years so I am a little out of practice. Thanks!!!
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Hey, I have a question do you sell one of you're cidizen ana digi watch im searching for a long time now and didn't find a good one😢
Beautiful work. However, when time equates to money, if new screws are available, I would just replace.
amazing ! Have to buy one, having so many pocket watches to be fix.
I had an ana-digi watch ⌚️ much like that, many years ago. It was a black ⚫️ plastic one, with a vinyl band. The numeral markers glowed in the dark, and the crystal 🔮 was glass. The watch ⌚️ retailed for $49.99, but I don't remember the brand name. It was a pretty 😍 decent watch. Please keep 🙏 the good 👍 watch ⌚️ videos 📹 coming. Just subbed!! Your friend, Jeff!!
40:46 Where to buy citizen genuines parts of old models like this?
You showed it to us nearly in real time to prove it's tedious? You could have just told us. I would have believed you.
Wow, such memory and motor skills. Fantastic
Falta hacer el biselado exterior y el biselado de la ranura.
Perfect music to watch a master at work. Wonderful photography, especially the images at the end.
I think I read all the comments and no one seems to ask how difficult it is to keep face of lap flat? I saw you were repositioning screw to use entire face on the steel and brass laps but the wood one looked like it may have had grooves from previous use? Also, was this really filmed over a 12 hr period? (clock in background, 9:26 at start when you paused vid for explanation) What was the actual total time (if you remember?)
6:36 box of broken dreams 😂 buddy I feel you
I dont work on watches, but I do like watchmaking tools. This was a very nice presentation. 👍
Dream watch❤
I think I have the FullHunter Version of this Waltham from my Great/Great/Grandfather
So around 19:20 you can see some black on the polishing wheel spindle? Is that because some lapping compound got into the bore? Also wouldn't this result in slowly making your polishing wheel out of square which makes the final screw a dome?
At 27:24 it looks like only the inside of the lap is cutting as the black line of material is 1/2 the width of the other lap. That seems consistent with what I said above if the brass lap is more warn than the steel. Does this matter at all or am I just bike shedding on something basically meaningless?
awesome! what would is used to polish the bridge?
Hi What is the max arbor length which you can use in this tool?
If I were to attempt to do this work, a few small parts would get dropped on the floor, never to be seen again.
What is the tool you are using at 7:23 to unwind the main spring. I need one of those. Does it come with a variety of tips?
Sublime. Delightful. Food and sustenance for the nervous system. Thank you
You left disgusting DNA on the circuit by not using gloves.
I have 2 of those watches. both work. if you are interested in buying let me know. I live in Finland and I can send videos of watches. t:kari
Fantastic video. So tempted to put my 992B into a salesman display case, but its model 15 case looks so rugged.
excellent video, thanks for sharing.
Where did you get that polishing lathe? Manufacturer?
Just received my restored 992 from Grumpy and could not be happier, a true work of art! Thanks again!
I just received my 992 back from Grumpy and his work is fantastic and extremely thorough! Thanks for all your hard work!
What prevents diamond particles embedding themselves in the laps? I know you wipe them down with alcohol but surely there are particles embedded in the lap material?
just discovered your videos, love the format, upclose videos, nice music and soft narration.
U can't even see wut your doing 😢
Marek, still waiting for my watch!
Marek, still waiting!