Wearing my stainless steel Swatch Irony chrono whilst watching this, made and bought in 1995 , the watch has never let me down , only the strap failed and Swatch replaced it for free, amazing service !. They even replaced the battery, gave me a new display case and threw in a strap tool and spare battery !.
@@IMakeWatches I have the M2M un-worn..never selling it almost a year since the madness... i since bought a grey / black striped NATO strap..looks good on the watch.👍
Thank you - I've always wondered about the 22 jewel 12 hour chrono movement. It's quite an impressive piece. It's a shame no one ever came up with an opener / upgrade kit to fit another, better case.
I agree. I'm going to try my best to find a compatible case and make a video about that! Also, perhaps there's a way to get the crystal off in one piece. I have some broken 22 jewel chronos to experiment with. Thanks for your comment!
Working a lot on repairing them. This is a great video and it would be amazing to see how you reassemble them together. The small gears on the motors and the metal shield are key.
Nice upload, had to be a sales thing with Swatch chrono’s of that era given the quality and the fact they were non serviceable, the only Swatch I own is a NOS Wall Street..it’s a great looking watch
I think you’re the only person on the internet that has mentioned what exact ETA movement was used in these old 90’s 12-hour Swatch chronos. I can’t find a single piece of evidence anywhere online. Although it appears that the eta 251.262 is a 27 jewel movement, but on the back of the Swatch caseback it says 22 jewels. Bit confusing.
Thanks for your comment! I love it that you noticed that! If anyone else is interested I show this movement's caliber number at 25:30. And like @rawz05 I can't find any mention of this caliber being used in the Swatch Chrono anywhere, nor can I find a 22 jewel version of it. I might have to break some more Chronos to see which jewels they left out, if they gave it a new caliber number in later 22 jewel chronos, and just how deep this rabbit hole goes!
@@IMakeWatches Nice. I was guessing it's a vintage alarm watch of some sort from the looks of the case. I too own a vintage alarm watch. It's the Favre Leuba Memo Raider alarm watch with the JLC 917 movement. Nice watch, beautiful shaped case. They don't make it like that anymore.
@@Gman23-o4f Wow! I'm very jealous of your Favre Leuba! I did not know that it existed! Automatic alarm watches are the grail for me and that looks like a fantastic one!
@@IMakeWatches Thanks! and interesting, just saw a few marketplace selling. But price is a bit steep at the $2k - $3k ish range. Didn't know why they would be that ex. Probably because of the JLC movement.
Thanks! I just watched your "how to clean swatch movement". Great video! I need one of those Horotec bezel removers! ua-cam.com/video/vBY4rsoNt1o/v-deo.html
I have the Swatch Grand Prix Chronograph , it works but the dial is loose 😢 would be repairable if i sent to Switzerland to Swatch ? Or these really are watches that can't be opened and repairable?
In general the yellow plastic Grand Prix like other Chronos of that design are not repairable because the plastic crystal is ultrasonically welded (melted plastic to plastic) onto the case plastic. But the hands should keep the dial from moving. Is it just jiggly or what are the symptoms of it being loose exactly?
@@IMakeWatches Apologize , not the dial but the minutes pointer is loose , it rotates but when in contact with chronograph pointers it doesn't rotate because is loose and touch the dial
@@IMakeWatches I was just checking this morning see if i could find another one in good working order , wow i can't believe how expensive they are this day !
Hold on, wait a minute!... If that is really an ETA251262 it currently has a value of between €141.00 €245.44 with a dial (Chrono24) It's not a disposable mechanism at all, on the contrary it's very repairable. You could put it in another case, if you don't destroy it already :O
Ha! Hi Oscar! It is an ETA 251262, and it's clearly a very well made movement. But after 30 years it's questionable how much more time it has on it without a full service and a new case. Probably better to buy a new one. www.watchys.ch/fr/mouvements/5274-mouvement-eta-251262.html I paid less than US$8 including shipping for the Chrono in the video: www.ricardo.ch/fr/a/swatch-uhr-chronograph-1218330788/ Chrono24 pricing reflects what sellers want for an item, not the market value! 😂😂😂
Hi. I always enjoy watching your videos with great interest. I have a question about microscopes. If you don't mind, could you please answer it? I was influenced by your equipment and purchased the same double-arm compound microscope set just like yours. I am satisfied with the microscope and camera images, but there is a problem with the arms. There are two places where the arm can be tilted as you know but the grip strength of the one without a lever is weak and it easily moves due to gravity. I'm referring to the part that you tilt and use. Have you experienced the same problem? I contacted Eakins support but it hasn't been resolved yet.
In my experience it works but it's not meant to be adjustable so if you want to change it without using a tool it's not really designed for that. I kind of do it anyway -- force a position change when it's semi-tight -- but I agree that's not ideal. . If it's always too loose and you can't even get it to lock with a hex key then you may have a stripped thread or some other problem. I'll look at mine again and see if there might be a way to put a levered handle on it instead of a hex bolt. That would be a nice upgrade for mine as well if it's something we can just do ourselves!
@@IMakeWatches Thank for your reply. I can't lock it in any position even when I tighten it up all the way with a tool. I already stripped the threads and I'm assuming that the each thread are not close enough to get a strong grip to the rod.
@@IMakeWatches Thank you so much! It's getting looser not even semi-locked any more and I can only use this arm back and forth. I found out that Amscope double arm has so many levers and looks more sturdy but more expensive. As you mentioned it would be nice if I could modify it.
@@kojitakeda794 I just uploaded the video about this. I'm still working on the description so it's unlisted but you can check it out and let me know if you have the same boom and if using it in the way I do solves your problem or not. If something is stripped already that's not good obviously. ua-cam.com/video/Rjljl_c_7tc/v-deo.html
Hello does anyone know the exact size of the glass for the classic chrono models? Like grand prix scj101 / wall street scb106...Models from 91 - 92 etc? I've managed to open one so far and changed the mechanism but I need to add a new glass and not sure about the exact size. Thanks in advanced
I just measured three of them (one 21 jewel Chrono from 1991 and two 4 jewel Chronos from later) and they all measure 33.5mm. Also, if you search Ebay for Swatch crystal that number (33.5mm) will come up as an option so I'm pretty sure that's the correct diameter.
The difficult part will be getting the old movement out without damaging the case or crystal (I would say this is impossible if it's a plastic chrono, and I have never tried it with a metal one). After you get the movement out it will be marked as to which caliber it is!
@@jcsivelli Fantastic! I see now that you said it was an Irony in your original post. I guess I'll have to open one of those up now that you've led the way! 😂😂😂
Wearing my stainless steel Swatch Irony chrono whilst watching this, made and bought in 1995 , the watch has never let me down , only the strap failed and Swatch replaced it for free, amazing service !. They even replaced the battery, gave me a new display case and threw in a strap tool and spare battery !.
Nice! Thanks for your comment! I'm about to drop a third major video about the Omega Swatch prototype! Very exciting! I think I'm obsessed! 😂😂😂
@@IMakeWatches I have the M2M un-worn..never selling it almost a year since the madness... i since bought a grey / black striped NATO strap..looks good on the watch.👍
Thank you - I've always wondered about the 22 jewel 12 hour chrono movement. It's quite an impressive piece. It's a shame no one ever came up with an opener / upgrade kit to fit another, better case.
I agree. I'm going to try my best to find a compatible case and make a video about that! Also, perhaps there's a way to get the crystal off in one piece. I have some broken 22 jewel chronos to experiment with. Thanks for your comment!
Working a lot on repairing them. This is a great video and it would be amazing to see how you reassemble them together. The small gears on the motors and the metal shield are key.
That was a disassemble only event 😂😂😂
Nice upload, had to be a sales thing with Swatch chrono’s of that era given the quality and the fact they were non serviceable, the only Swatch I own is a NOS Wall Street..it’s a great looking watch
Thanks for your comment! Yes, the Wall Street is a great looking watch! I like mine a lot more than the one I destroyed in the video!
I think you’re the only person on the internet that has mentioned what exact ETA movement was used in these old 90’s 12-hour Swatch chronos. I can’t find a single piece of evidence anywhere online. Although it appears that the eta 251.262 is a 27 jewel movement, but on the back of the Swatch caseback it says 22 jewels. Bit confusing.
Thanks for your comment! I love it that you noticed that! If anyone else is interested I show this movement's caliber number at 25:30. And like @rawz05 I can't find any mention of this caliber being used in the Swatch Chrono anywhere, nor can I find a 22 jewel version of it. I might have to break some more Chronos to see which jewels they left out, if they gave it a new caliber number in later 22 jewel chronos, and just how deep this rabbit hole goes!
Couldn't help but notice, but what watch are you wearing in this video? Nice grey dial!
That's a Technos automatic alarm watch with an AS 5008 movement. ua-cam.com/video/QV4fb9YhJ3o/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
@@IMakeWatches Nice. I was guessing it's a vintage alarm watch of some sort from the looks of the case. I too own a vintage alarm watch. It's the Favre Leuba Memo Raider alarm watch with the JLC 917 movement. Nice watch, beautiful shaped case. They don't make it like that anymore.
@@Gman23-o4f Wow! I'm very jealous of your Favre Leuba! I did not know that it existed! Automatic alarm watches are the grail for me and that looks like a fantastic one!
@@IMakeWatches Thanks! and interesting, just saw a few marketplace selling. But price is a bit steep at the $2k - $3k ish range. Didn't know why they would be that ex. Probably because of the JLC movement.
learned a lot of interesting things! Thank you!
Thanks! I just watched your "how to clean swatch movement". Great video! I need one of those Horotec bezel removers! ua-cam.com/video/vBY4rsoNt1o/v-deo.html
@@IMakeWatches Thank you! I would advise you (Horia ref. AMF 2000) there are more features in this tool!
I have the Swatch Grand Prix Chronograph , it works but the dial is loose 😢 would be repairable if i sent to Switzerland to Swatch ? Or these really are watches that can't be opened and repairable?
In general the yellow plastic Grand Prix like other Chronos of that design are not repairable because the plastic crystal is ultrasonically welded (melted plastic to plastic) onto the case plastic. But the hands should keep the dial from moving. Is it just jiggly or what are the symptoms of it being loose exactly?
@@IMakeWatches
Apologize , not the dial but the minutes pointer is loose , it rotates but when in contact with chronograph pointers it doesn't rotate because is loose and touch the dial
@@IMakeWatches
I was just checking this morning see if i could find another one in good working order , wow i can't believe how expensive they are this day !
Hold on, wait a minute!...
If that is really an ETA251262 it currently has a value of between €141.00 €245.44 with a dial (Chrono24) It's not a disposable mechanism at all, on the contrary it's very repairable.
You could put it in another case, if you don't destroy it already :O
Ha! Hi Oscar! It is an ETA 251262, and it's clearly a very well made movement. But after 30 years it's questionable how much more time it has on it without a full service and a new case. Probably better to buy a new one. www.watchys.ch/fr/mouvements/5274-mouvement-eta-251262.html I paid less than US$8 including shipping for the Chrono in the video: www.ricardo.ch/fr/a/swatch-uhr-chronograph-1218330788/ Chrono24 pricing reflects what sellers want for an item, not the market value! 😂😂😂
@@IMakeWatches Wow! that's a big difference!
Chrono24, den of thieves!
Hi. I always enjoy watching your videos with great interest. I have a question about microscopes. If you don't mind, could you please answer it? I was influenced by your equipment and purchased the same double-arm compound microscope set just like yours. I am satisfied with the microscope and camera images, but there is a problem with the arms. There are two places where the arm can be tilted as you know but the grip strength of the one without a lever is weak and it easily moves due to gravity. I'm referring to the part that you tilt and use. Have you experienced the same problem? I contacted Eakins support but it hasn't been resolved yet.
In my experience it works but it's not meant to be adjustable so if you want to change it without using a tool it's not really designed for that. I kind of do it anyway -- force a position change when it's semi-tight -- but I agree that's not ideal. . If it's always too loose and you can't even get it to lock with a hex key then you may have a stripped thread or some other problem. I'll look at mine again and see if there might be a way to put a levered handle on it instead of a hex bolt. That would be a nice upgrade for mine as well if it's something we can just do ourselves!
@@IMakeWatches Thank for your reply. I can't lock it in any position even when I tighten it up all the way with a tool. I already stripped the threads and I'm assuming that the each thread are not close enough to get a strong grip to the rod.
@@kojitakeda794 Okay, thanks. I'll take a look at mine in a bit and will get back to you!
@@IMakeWatches Thank you so much! It's getting looser not even semi-locked any more and I can only use this arm back and forth. I found out that Amscope double arm has so many levers and looks more sturdy but more expensive. As you mentioned it would be nice if I could modify it.
@@kojitakeda794 I just uploaded the video about this. I'm still working on the description so it's unlisted but you can check it out and let me know if you have the same boom and if using it in the way I do solves your problem or not. If something is stripped already that's not good obviously. ua-cam.com/video/Rjljl_c_7tc/v-deo.html
Hello does anyone know the exact size of the glass for the classic chrono models? Like grand prix scj101 / wall street scb106...Models from 91 - 92 etc? I've managed to open one so far and changed the mechanism but I need to add a new glass and not sure about the exact size. Thanks in advanced
I just measured three of them (one 21 jewel Chrono from 1991 and two 4 jewel Chronos from later) and they all measure 33.5mm. Also, if you search Ebay for Swatch crystal that number (33.5mm) will come up as an option so I'm pretty sure that's the correct diameter.
Thank you so much! I’ll biy one and see if I can fix it.
Thank you so much! I’ll biy one and see if I can fix it. Best regards
Thank you so much! I’ll biy one and see if I can fix it. Best regards
Thank you so much! I’ll biy one and see if I can fix it. Best regards
Correction: The Omega X Swatch shown at 10:24 is a 1 hour chronograph with a 1/10 sec register on the top right (not a ten hour).
my chrono irony died... you know wich eta would fit to it?
The difficult part will be getting the old movement out without damaging the case or crystal (I would say this is impossible if it's a plastic chrono, and I have never tried it with a metal one). After you get the movement out it will be marked as to which caliber it is!
@@IMakeWatches already removed the crystal... hehe isnt that hard
@@jcsivelli Fantastic! I see now that you said it was an Irony in your original post. I guess I'll have to open one of those up now that you've led the way! 😂😂😂