READ Repairs

This is the story of a Junghans mystery clock with multiple issues to the case and some to the mechanism. For more clock repair content see our How to repair pendulum clock channel @howtorepairpendulumclocks
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[@اكرمالشمري-و3ب]

رائع..رائع..رائع..عمل يستحق الاحترام والتقدير..استمر رجاءا"..

[@readrepairs]

شكرا لك على ردود الفعل الطيبة. تقدير.

[@ianharris3933]

So helpful and an inspiration to all of us who have stalled projects to press on with them again. Thank you.

[@readrepairs]

Thank you Ian, as always, your support greatly appreciated. Happy New Year.

[@gordonbarr6263]

I love the unique time pieces you bring to the channel. Thank for you great content.

[@readrepairs]

Thanks Gordon. Appreciated. Matthew

[@thegrassyknoll7792]

Same for me, i have 15+ pocketwatch projects, set aside because i needed to distance myself from it, gain some skills, tools or spares, then when i return it, not always but sometimes the pause, seems to produce the solutions needed 😊 the brain i think works with the problem in the background.
Have a happy newyear 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@readrepairs]

Totally agree, the brain keeps churning away in the ‘sub-conscious’. As you say, distance can be useful and healthy.

[@johnfox4691]

Seeing inside the spring barrel and other parts, you almost want to join the 'Just stop oil' crusade. 😏 Compliments on working and filming at the same time. Happy New Year!

[@readrepairs]

Happy New Year to you too! Thanks for your support. M

[@markclelland3510]

Very interesting clock and a great repair sequence. I learned a couple tricks and tips along the way,, always a bonus.
Another great video. I appreciate all you do and once again Thank you for sharing your craft.

[@readrepairs]

Thanks Mark for your kind feedback. Glad the video was of use. All the best, Matthew

[@Richard22444]

Magnifique travail de restauration !

[@readrepairs]

Merci pour votre aimable retour. Apprécié. Matthew

[@aaronholden4148]

Excellent work as usual-your content is definitely motivating and inspiring to myself and others(great to see a good comprehensive approach to trouble shooting).Many thanks for the videos-Keep em coming.Regards

[@readrepairs]

Thanks Aaron, appreciated. Matthew

[@franklinhoogreef]

Nice job Matthew. Thanks for sharing this video. I've never worked on such a movement so it was very interesting. Whishing you and your family a very good 2024!

[@readrepairs]

Thanks as always Franklin for your support. Same to you; wishing you all a Happy New Year. Matthew

[@timparhamsr9598]

I appreciate that you show - just exactly how intricate details are needed to make such clocks / watches to live again ...

[@readrepairs]

Thanks Tim. Yes I try dig into the detail as much as I can. Glad it is of use. M

[@joelgoodwin4092]

Amazing work! Thanks for making this video!!

[@readrepairs]

Thanks Joel. Appreciated.

[@brianwarburton4482]

Thanks again Matthew for such an excellent video. I always learn something new from them.

[@readrepairs]

Thanks Brian, glad you enjoyed it. M

[@bobof673]

Matt you're a true craftsman, teaching us love and patience results in amazing achievements. Do you work with an eye piece or magnifying glass?

[@readrepairs]

Thanks for your kind feedback :=) Appreciated. As a glasses/spectacles wearer I use one of those Bergeon Ary clip-on loupes. I've had one for a long time now and I find it the most convenient. www.cousinsuk.com/product/ary-right-eye-clip-on I have also just bought a Bergen Optimiser type magnifier. It's not so convenient but good for using the piercing saw. I just couldn't see anymore! Getting Old! M

[@graemescott990]

Another greta restoration video. I would have been interested to see how you regulated the clock.

[@readrepairs]

Hi Graeme. Thank's for your kind feedback. Yes, in retrospect I wish I had filmed that process. At the time I seriously wondered whether it would ever run again! If I work on one again, I will certainly cover that iterative process. M

[@1pobas]

Thanks that was a fun one. I Liked the extended screw added to the previously reduced thread

[@readrepairs]

Thank for your kind feedback. Yes I think that worked out ok. You never know with these things. M

[@edwardmanukyan454]

Thanks
Very helpful for my project waiting on the shelf

[@readrepairs]

Great! Good luck with your project in 2024! Matthew

[@Turitea]

Excellent. I have the Onion Boy version of this clock in need of a service and I can show this video to my clock caretaker. Thank you!

[@readrepairs]

Thank you, glad it was of use! M

[@lawrencedriver623]

Hi just to wish you a very Happy New year, and too say What a beautiful old clock, I have never heard of such a design. I t was a real pleasure to watch you repair and restore it to its former glory.

[@readrepairs]

Thanks Lawrence for your kind feedback; appreciated. Matthew

[@dianneward2944]

I really like how when it's done and you put it on the statue, you're enrobed her for modesty's sake. :) This was a great video, and helped me immensely with my Junghans elephant mystery swinger project!!

[@readrepairs]

Thanks Dianne, really pleased you found the video useful, and yes, the mount was kept 'modest' throughout the project - so pleased you noticed. Matthew

[@dianneward2944]

Since you're reading comments, I want to also say that I really love your approach to the process of repairs, and the way that you do the video with close-ups as you're working. I appreciate that you're thorough and don't rush anything. It really calms me and makes me happy to watch, as well as obviously gaining knowledge that I seek.​@@readrepairs

[@jonrutherford6852]

Thanks!

[@readrepairs]

Thaaaaank you. Makes a big difference. M

[@jonrutherford6852]

I enjoy seeing your machining of (now impossible-to-find) parts for clocks. And the skillful improvisation of tools (e. g. the scalpel made to do a machining job). Wishing you a happy new year and success with some of those deferred projects!

[@readrepairs]

Hi Jon. Thanks for your kind feedback and the super-thanks. Makes a big difference. Appreciated. Matthew.

[@michaelfonseka7657]

A fantastic job, unbelievable transformations. I always enjoy your videos, thanks for 2023, looking forward to another great year ahead.
Happy New Year to you and your family.
Regards.
Mike

[@readrepairs]

Thanks Mike. Really appreciated. Same you you, Happy New Year. Matthew

[@DuncanThompson-v7x]

Another inspirational video. I always learn so much, ways to do things, techniques etc. much appreciated. Thank you.

[@readrepairs]

Thanks for your kind feedback. Appreciated. M

[@eugeneholling6828]

by far the best clock repairs ive seen

[@readrepairs]

Thank you Eugene for your kind feedback; appreciated. Matthew

[@carlrichard1882]

Thank you Matthew for the video. I've never seen a clock like this and I'm glad it was with you. I love your work and try to watch all of your videos, happy new year. Carl

[@readrepairs]

Thanks Carl! Appreciated. Happy New Year to you too! M

[@claudiobullrock]

Very good! Congratulations.

[@openclockclubarchive325]

Thanks Claudio. Appreciated.

[@Paul-yk8bj]

Thanks Matthew great video I always look forward to seeing you working on different clocks have a great New Year

[@readrepairs]

Thanks Paul, same to you, Happy New Year. Matthew

[@johnkruk6929]

Beautiful restoration thankyou for sharing your professional horological skills 🖖👍🌟

[@readrepairs]

@@johnkruk6929 Thanks for your kind feedback.

[@tobiasseyb6592]

This was a pleasure to watch, thank you!

[@howtorepairpendulumclocks]

Thanks Tobias.

[@JAdams-jx5ek]

Well done. Subscribed. I hope you keep making videos.

[@readrepairs]

Thanks for your feedback. Yes I am still making videos on this and the other Channel - How to repair pendulum clocks - just takes ages fitting around other work! Thanks for the sub. Matthew

[@dianneward2944]

Excellent video! I really appreciate that you go in so close so we can see everything in great detail. I'm impressed with your hand-manufacturing the hardware. This was truly inspiring! Thanks for allowing us to watch this and learn!

[@readrepairs]

Thanks Dianne for your kind feedback. Glad the video was of interest. Matthew

[@abe_nuh]

i found out another name for this type of clock, which is a swinger clock, apparently

[@CliffLint]

I've had a few of those "swingers" come through my shop (including the reproductions from China). Your video, with all the closeup shots, were truly well done. I got a lot out of your video. Thanks!

[@readrepairs]

Thanks Cliff. Appreciated! Glad it was of use. M

[@avianfish8732]

Top job, seen one of these recently without the statue. I couldn't work out what it was. Now I know.

[@readrepairs]

Thank you, glad it was of use!

[@mias.2159]

Thank you for this amazing video. The level of detail and the intricacy of the work involved is superb. 😊

[@readrepairs]

Thanks for your kind feedback. Glad you enjoyed it. Matthew

[@jlovelace486]

Matthew, I really enjoy watching you work and your creative solutions. One piece of advice, leave your captions on a little longer. General rule of thumb, read them twice at your normal pace. Then it will be on longer for the viewer

[@readrepairs]

Thanks for your feedback. That is a good point re the captions. I'll try that! M

[@jimfry3]

Nice, You earned my subscription. Matching the thread was brilliant.

[@openclockclubarchive325]

Thanks Jim, appreciated. Matthew

[@ygrbooks]

A wonderful video! Thank you for sharing: 👌👍👏!

[@readrepairs]

Appreciated! M

[@DennisPerkins-rp4vy]

Mesmerising filmwork. As a novice in horology an explanation of just what some of the parts are there for would be illuminating. Thanks

[@MrBenmouffok]

Great lathe work. I’m working on one of these at the moment and came here to see a pro at work. Not disappointed! Can you please tell me the name of the tool used to make the little ripples on the side of the regulating nut?

[@readrepairs]

Thanks for your feedback. It is called a knurling tool. Most knurling tools are are a bit clunky; industrial things. If you buy a single fine 'knurl', it can be mounted in a bar as a more useful do-it-yourself alternative. There is more on making this component here... ua-cam.com/video/aAJxjP6ZDXI/v-deo.htmlsi=YTQYXqRhjFXKcNQh

[@mohamedameen1741]

another reference add to my library to watch many many times .thank you very much sir , happy new year 👍 🎩👑

[@alessandromonaco5562]

Hello! I am repairing a watch lime this but I am having some problem to set in time exactly! What about this problem?
Greetings

[@readrepairs]

Yes it is tricky! Counter-intuitively, moving the pendulum bob up makes the clock lose time. Extending the length of the pivot spurs also makes the clock lose time. It took me weeks to get it right so allow plenty time. First make sure the pivot spurs are sharp. Then keep a record sheet and make small adjustments to the spurs with the pendulum bob in its central position. Once you have the timekeeping something like with the spurs, move onto finer regulation with the pendulum bob. Expect plus or minus 5 minutes per day.

[@timothypreseau8741]

Matt. Any idea what year this clock was manufactured? Your videos are fascinating. 👍

[@readrepairs]

Thanks for your kind feedback. I imagine in the 1930's. There is a fantastic Junghans digital archive - link in the video description. If you search the page for 'Mystery' you will find many variations of this clock. They appeared to start around the First World War and finish in the 1930's? Matthew

[@marktaylor9747]

Matthew makes what looks like an impossible repair not so impossible in the end

[@this_is_lemon]

What oil did you spray the mainspring with? Was the rest of the movement oiled with D-5, or was another Moebius oil or grease used? I wanted to know that for self-education purposes. Thank you.

[@readrepairs]

Hiya. I spray the mainspring with Chemodex Liquid Spray Grease. Yes D3 and D5 on the movement. Today I would use 9415 on the pallets. Hope this helps. M

[@this_is_lemon]

@@readrepairs Thanks you

[@Perfa-Pik]

Hi Matthew, how can I contact you about a 1750's pocket watch by one of the watchmaking greats. Can you get in touch with me about it? 😊

[@readrepairs]

email me via me web-site clockmaker-conservator.co.uk

[@lidarjosef-cpa3135]

Need help,i have the same movement.
Unfortuntly the dail was damage.do you know were i can find a replacment?
Regards
Lidar

[@readrepairs]

Hi Lidar. If the dial is damaged so badly and is beyond repair, I think with modern printing of waterslide transfers it is probably easiest to make a dial? Otherwise it would be eBay to buy one or a movement that has its dial intact. M

[@readrepairs]

I see on eBay there are transfer sets. It wont look original but that is the way I would go. Make a new dial. M

[@cunhat1]

If you use denture cleaner on the enamel dial, not only will it clean the dial but also remove visual cracks.

[@readrepairs]

Thank you for that tip! Appreciated. M

[@lawrencewhitmore5016]

Two things worries me 1 trest 2 why dont you polish up clock

[@readrepairs]

Hi Lawrence. My practice is based on conservation principles - I am a clocks conservator - so try wherever possible to preserve surface finish as part of the integrity of the object. Hope this helps. Matthew. (1 Trest?)

[@munnerlyn3]

Matthew you have way to many channels. Which you tube channel is your channel that you post to all the time? I advertise for you in my videos but I have been advertising "How to repair pendulum clocks"

[@readrepairs]

Hi Mark. Thanks for your message. Yes I have 2 active channels at the moment. How to repair pendulum clocks which is workshop tips and techniques and tends to be quite technical. Then there is READ Repairs which is full projects which is meant to be a bit less technical and a bit more 'aesthetic'!!! There is of course cross-over. :=). In the background there is Open Clock Club archive which is only the livestream series of 50 events we did in lockdown. I am not adding to that series. Hope this helps. Thanks again for sending people my way; appreciated. If your members want any particular technique demonstrating, I will do that if I can. All the best. Matthew