I can just picture someone sending you an impossibly rare timepiece that even the most knowledgeable horologist has never seen before, and you would calmly reach for a wooden box that has enough factory parts to restore 20 of them. You are a national treasure.
Another wonderful video. I especially enjoy getting to see your original and venerable tools, gauges, tool cases and assortment of jewels and crystals. I always enjoy getting to see where so many tools and components were made so long ago. Hope to see more very soon!
Snazzy. The dial face elegant so pretty. The internals of this Hamilton Pocket watch are the next works of art. Then the case. Then the icing on the cake all the new old stock and the beautiful tools you have Mr. Martin Of course a good heart and the best is the caring steady hands of Clockmaker James Martin. Great short video post. BRAVO
3:25 Wonder if someone was trying to stake the jewels in place for added support. Mitutuyo caliper! Quality gear! Two thumbs up! 👍👍 8:41 I _LOVE_ that as soon as the balance wheel pivot drops into place that the watch IMMEDIATELY starts operating! What a thing of beauty! So very satisfying!
Really enjoyed watching this video as always. You have inspired me to work on old clocks my self. I’m looking forward to new things to learn about. Just stopped or broken clocks I find online. Not someone’s heirloom Thanks for posting details of what not to do as well. No butcher signs here 🤠
I love seeing these old pocket watches. There's something about these pocket watches that seem wondrous and magical. Then again, you showed some clocks that make me feel the same way. I would love to look into send you a pocket watch I have made by Peoria Watch Company. I've lived in Peoria for over ten years now and a few years back bought one from eBay because I wanted piece of the towns history. Although it "functions" there's a few issues with the case and it needs a service and who knows what else. I'm afraid to ask for your rates to at least get it looked at. Probably can't afford it.
There are some expensive tools for setting jewels with great precision to get the right amount of end shake. Do you find those tools necessary, or do you adjust the end shake on a newly set jewel by trial and error? Another great restoration.
For friction jeweling, I use a jewelling press, it has a micrometer just under the lever to adjust end shake of jewel. For the older jewels that are set in a brass setting I use jewel collets or a jewel cement chuck to adjust end shake.
PS A certain aerospace company should had you make the parts and assemble those pesky precision helium metering valves for a certain space capsule!! For sure done right the first time and tested with truth.
Very nice pocket watch and you made it again a perfect time keeper.
Thank you and see you next time.
Thanks Arie......
Awesome job! congrats
I can just picture someone sending you an impossibly rare timepiece that even the most knowledgeable horologist has never seen before, and you would calmly reach for a wooden box that has enough factory parts to restore 20 of them. You are a national treasure.
Many thanks
Truly a masterpiece. The watch, and the restoration. 15 minutes of finely chiseled good time.
This video shows just what a master you are. From grandfather clocks to the smallest of watch parts.
Thank You, this ended up having a nice strong tick to it.
The master has a box of Hamilton jewel settings! Incredible.
Another wonderful video. I especially enjoy getting to see your original and venerable tools, gauges, tool cases and assortment of jewels and crystals. I always enjoy getting to see where so many tools and components were made so long ago. Hope to see more very soon!
Thanks, amazing the precision they were capable of back then
Beautiful piece and a beautiful job. Good for another 100,000 miles.
Beautiful work! The old tools and parts stash are impressive to say the least and your camera work is amazing!
Thank You....
Snazzy. The dial face elegant so pretty. The internals of this Hamilton Pocket watch are the next works of art.
Then the case. Then the icing on the cake all the new old stock and the beautiful tools you have Mr. Martin
Of course a good heart and the best is the caring steady hands of Clockmaker James Martin. Great short video post.
BRAVO
Thanks,
I've always felt that the artwork on these movements should have been more visible to the owners.
3:25 Wonder if someone was trying to stake the jewels in place for added support.
Mitutuyo caliper! Quality gear! Two thumbs up! 👍👍
8:41 I _LOVE_ that as soon as the balance wheel pivot drops into place that the watch IMMEDIATELY starts operating! What a thing of beauty! So very satisfying!
Took off Running Strong! Impressive New Old Stock Supply too... PROPER!
Thanks,
All being setup correctly and in good shape makes for a strong runner, nice watch here.
Retired electrician here. I love tools and would love to see all the tools you have acquired over the years!!
Thanks, I tend to love tools as well and don't part with them once acquired.
National treasure of tools and stock. So rare.
Beautiful watch, great work! The video of the mechanism in action is great.👍🥰
Thanks,
Always nice seeing the mechanisms doing what they were designed to do, this one does it well.
Love your videos James. Craftsmanship explained!!
Many thanks
Many Thanks
Exquisite master craftsmanship!
Really enjoyed watching this video as always.
You have inspired me to work on old clocks my self. I’m looking forward to new things to learn about.
Just stopped or broken clocks I find online. Not someone’s heirloom
Thanks for posting details of what not to do as well. No butcher signs here 🤠
Thanks Dave...
I love seeing these old pocket watches. There's something about these pocket watches that seem wondrous and magical. Then again, you showed some clocks that make me feel the same way.
I would love to look into send you a pocket watch I have made by Peoria Watch Company. I've lived in Peoria for over ten years now and a few years back bought one from eBay because I wanted piece of the towns history. Although it "functions" there's a few issues with the case and it needs a service and who knows what else. I'm afraid to ask for your rates to at least get it looked at. Probably can't afford it.
Send me an image of it at: jamesmart55@hotmail.com
Good afternoon mr martin
good day..
@@jamesmartin5370 how are you?
Nice Hamilton
A beautiful timekeeper...
There are some expensive tools for setting jewels with great precision to get the right amount of end shake. Do you find those tools necessary, or do you adjust the end shake on a newly set jewel by trial and error? Another great restoration.
For friction jeweling, I use a jewelling press, it has a micrometer just under the lever to adjust end shake of jewel.
For the older jewels that are set in a brass setting I use jewel collets or a jewel cement chuck to adjust end shake.
Very nice pocket watch!
👍
PS A certain aerospace company should had you make the parts and assemble those pesky precision helium metering valves for a certain space capsule!! For sure done right the first time and tested with truth.
Thank You....
Very nice job add a very nice Hamilton. Thanks for the video Mr. Martin and have a truly wonderful day.
Thanks, will be spending the rest of the day working on another project
Yeah hello I cleaned my movement and everything but I do not have oil for it I do not oil it will it like break again
Yes, it needs to be lubricated or it will cause excessive wear.
Nice work on the watch! It has a beautiful dial.
Yes.
Dials on all Harward Specials were fancy dials, and this dial is in pristine condition, no hairline cracks or chips