Well you're quite lucky because I have subscribed to your channel today! I've been looking to collect pocket watches but I don't know where to start. I used to purchase quartz movement ones from my local Walmart a few years ago but they contninuously quit working after only a few weeks which is disappointing to me but I will keep trying to find one to start my journey with this hobby thanks to your video
I am a American pocket watch collector. I do my own restores and repairs on my collection. Which can be a monumental task the older they get. I use Pocket watch Database here in Canada to get info I need. Not sure where to go for European pocket watches as I only have a few. What a great hobby to be in. I have an Hampden Model 3 from 1884 that still keeps great time. They dont make them like this anymore. Solid heavy pocket watch.. Cheers
Hello, I am a PW collector for more than 30 years.I can tell you that there isn't such a thing as a standard glass size. So if you want a fitting crystal, you need a specialist who fits in the properly shaped glass (there are different forms, like domed, lentille, straight, angeled...) in the proper size (we are talking of 1/100 mm tolerances). TEven if you measure your lunette with a micrometric gauge, it will not fit properly. You need to have the case front present to fit it in.
Thank you very much, Michael. The collection certainly has grown quite a lot. The canister you see in the background is for hand cream and chapstick, but thanks for the concern anyhow.
@UCOIlCxXxRMXbIFAUF_vOH4A actually, i was refering to the many black hair that - judging your profile-pic and what i've seen in recent videos - belonged on your head befor they felt out ;) Also Beiersdorf is a famous manufacturer for Skincare - i knew that before ;) As for the pocket watches: you actually gave me an idea - since a surgery in 08, i can't wear a wrist-watch anymore (many different pains, aches and other issues in the hand as soon i put a watch on)... now i'm thinking of getting me a pocket-watch (so the watch-pocket in the jeans actually gets used and i don't always have to get the cellphone out for checking the time)... EDIT: as you can see in this post, freakin' YT messes around with the identifyers again..... can't they leave their freakin' fingers off the system?! i seriously start to hate youtube.
@@milesknightestrada3286 hey Miles - you seriously put an idea in my head; any advice on what to check before buying a pocketwatch? (since a surgery, i can't wear normal wristband-watches anymore - but a pocketwatch could do the trick... q is: what is important to select a daily driver?
Aw man, you can't clip the claws! The clawsssss! This is, btw, one Kool Klock Kollection. I used to have one of those train ones. I was twirling that boy like some dandy and I accidentally sent it flying straight into the sidewalk. End of that little fella.
Your experience sounds similar to mine with the Waltham. One of the many reasons I hated my time in the theatre. As for "the claws", it started to become difficult to do things with them, and I found it more functional without them. Don't worry, after a time, they may make a return.
Well you're quite lucky because I have subscribed to your channel today! I've been looking to collect pocket watches but I don't know where to start. I used to purchase quartz movement ones from my local Walmart a few years ago but they contninuously quit working after only a few weeks which is disappointing to me but I will keep trying to find one to start my journey with this hobby thanks to your video
I am a American pocket watch collector. I do my own restores and repairs on my collection. Which can be a monumental task the older they get.
I use Pocket watch Database here in Canada to get info I need.
Not sure where to go for European pocket watches as I only have a few.
What a great hobby to be in.
I have an Hampden Model 3 from 1884 that still keeps great time.
They dont make them like this anymore.
Solid heavy pocket watch..
Cheers
Always a pleasure to hear from a fellow collector.
Hello, I am a PW collector for more than 30 years.I can tell you that there isn't such a thing as a standard glass size. So if you want a fitting crystal, you need a specialist who fits in the properly shaped glass (there are different forms, like domed, lentille, straight, angeled...) in the proper size (we are talking of 1/100 mm tolerances). TEven if you measure your lunette with a micrometric gauge, it will not fit properly. You need to have the case front present to fit it in.
It doesn't matter how long your finger nails are. They are your hands ❤
Thank you kindly. That really means a lot.
That's a yayo nail lol
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Thank you.
Hairloss in such a young age should be an alarming sign, Miles ;)
got some cool pieces there!!
Thank you very much, Michael. The collection certainly has grown quite a lot. The canister you see in the background is for hand cream and chapstick, but thanks for the concern anyhow.
@UCOIlCxXxRMXbIFAUF_vOH4A actually, i was refering to the many black hair that - judging your profile-pic and what i've seen in recent videos - belonged on your head befor they felt out ;) Also Beiersdorf is a famous manufacturer for Skincare - i knew that before ;)
As for the pocket watches: you actually gave me an idea - since a surgery in 08, i can't wear a wrist-watch anymore (many different pains, aches and other issues in the hand as soon i put a watch on)... now i'm thinking of getting me a pocket-watch (so the watch-pocket in the jeans actually gets used and i don't always have to get the cellphone out for checking the time)...
EDIT: as you can see in this post, freakin' YT messes around with the identifyers again..... can't they leave their freakin' fingers off the system?! i seriously start to hate youtube.
@@michaelkeller5008 Believe you me, I'm doing all I can that I may not suffer that fate.
@@milesknightestrada3286 hey Miles - you seriously put an idea in my head; any advice on what to check before buying a pocketwatch? (since a surgery, i can't wear normal wristband-watches anymore - but a pocketwatch could do the trick... q is: what is important to select a daily driver?
@@michaelkeller5008 Your question is an interesting one. I suppose it requires its own video to answer it in full.
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There is a video on that subject in the works.
I think I heard your Grandfather in your voice for a bit.
Thank you.
Aw man, you can't clip the claws! The clawsssss! This is, btw, one Kool Klock Kollection. I used to have one of those train ones. I was twirling that boy like some dandy and I accidentally sent it flying straight into the sidewalk. End of that little fella.
Your experience sounds similar to mine with the Waltham. One of the many reasons I hated my time in the theatre. As for "the claws", it started to become difficult to do things with them, and I found it more functional without them. Don't worry, after a time, they may make a return.
@@milesknightestrada3286 I wanted them (the claws) to reach a Velociraptor length....for some clicking and eviscerating fun.
@@TenDollarSlimer Maybe someday.