Welcome to Weekend Watch Repair. My name is Adam and I'm a passionate hobbyist watchmaker who loves nothing more than tinkering with timepieces and bringing them back to life.
On this channel, I try to create videos that cover everything from simple watch maintenance tips to more complex repairs and restorations. I'll try to provide you with valuable insights and helpful information that will enhance your appreciation for these intricate and timeless machines.
My goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how watches work, and share with you step by step how I repair and service these timepieces. I'll show you the tools and techniques that I use, and I'll try and capture some of the things that don't often get shown on some other videos. My hope is that you gain some technical knowledge for your own repair work, or if you just enjoy seeing these watches come apart and get put back together you'll find these videos entertaining.
Man what a beautiful unique design! Space age and elegant at the same time... That red color of the dial is completely stunning, so alive and intense, metallic tone that fits perfectly the rest of the design. Very nice movement simple with good quality. Excellent work Cheers from Greece!
I went into some detail during the video about what a 'Camper' model was. It has to to due with how Tissot described it's 'ruggedness' and it's level of water resistance.
This is the project that prompted me to support you through Patreon. You mentioned how many different screws. I'm wondering, how many springs are there?
You've got a new 'fan' in me! Nice. And, I've been VERY near several tornadoes in OK from '69 thru 2009 when we retired back to Ohio, must missing the "big one" in '98 in Midwest City, the F5 that really messed up a lot of homes in Moore and Del City, and Stroud's outlet mall. Anyway, glad you are well!
I was here for that one, along with F5's on May 3, 1999 and May 20, 2013. The 2013 F5 tornado passed within a mile of me. A lot of the camera footage showing it crossing into Moore, OK was taken from the parking lot of my office. All good here now though. Hopefully we are coming out of the tornado season. The temperature is warming up and we are in the 90's most days lately, with isn't conducive for tornados. I'll take the heat over running away from tornadoes a few times a month! Hope all is well in Ohio.
@@WeekendWatchRepair You are welcome. I like your voice. Oh, by the way, I could not find your cool hold down tool. Can you please tell me, what exactly it is called or where I can get it? Thank you in advance.
@@NaNByZero Thank you. It's called a Horotec Utility Pick. Mine has the PEEK inserts. A Google search should show a couple of different sellers. I'll be putting some links together and will update the video description soon. Thanks.
Dear Adam ! The Day-Dial-wheel is only in Spanish ... I've seen SEIKO-Day-Dial-wheels often in Spanish/English or French/English but never only in Spanish ... that's somehow unique, isn't it ? I think, it was once built and delivered for the spanish market... but I'm only an amateur ... what do I know about these things ... 😅
Adam, what is the white plastic tool that you use for a hold down? It looks like a large plastic screwdriver. Your use of the hand setting fixture as movement holder is right on par. The size is 11.5 Ligne, pronounced Lig - nE` .
Love this watch, and great content. Just to be pedantic, that is a right-hand wind mainspring. At least where winders are concerned, left/right is the direction the spring winds off the arbor, not the direction the arbor turns to wind the spring. I remember it by looking at the top of the arbor and noting the direction the spring comes off. To the right=right hand spring, to the left=left hand spring.
I've always looked at it by looking at the spring inside the barrel. If the arbor would need to turn to the right to tighten the spring, I'd use a right handed mainspring winder. Turn left, use a left handed winder. It always seemed to work out for me using that reference. You may be correct, and if so, I've had my right vs left winders sorted backwards this entire time, and that would be hilarious!
Just acquired a 6139-6005 and am now watching all-things-6139. Really enjoyed your work. Gives me what I need to know and look for as I start to wear mine and see how she performs day to day. Have subscribed.
Hi, cool video mate, i will watch more, the instant date change mechanism on some A Schild movements is really great. I purchased those thick brass movement holders from Ali Express and i've been very happy with them, they're nicely made too all machined.
Well, I can't really do anything about the voice. That is just what my voice sounds like. As far as the style of video, I'm not trying to copy that channel. There's really only so many ways you can film a watch being worked on. I try to film as close up and as clearly as possible to give the viewer the best visual experience I can. I just have a few cameras set up and try my best to show each individual step in my videos. I do not think my videos are copies of his, as I try show as much of the technical stuff as I can , but if that's the way you feel then I guess there's nothing I can do to change that.
I keep telling myself I can’t keep them all. Every once in a while, I sell one just to help fund the next project. I originally thought I was going to sell this watch, but this one may end up staying with me!
Hello Adam, I’m currently servicing a Zodiac 88D. I’m experiencing low amplitude ~235 with the 50 year old mainspring. New mainspring barrel complete are on eBay for $150. Were you able to find a more cost effective source?
Dear Adam ! This mouvement is insane 'cause of it 's plenty different screws, functions and all that stuff 😮 ... Kudos for this magnificent service you did ... 😊
I’ve loved watches since my Grandmother bought me a Mickey Mouse watch in 1964. I have collected many watches especially Railroad watches. I spent 40 years working for the railroad. The seiko bullhead was popular in school and I’ve always wanted one. Love your videos and your craftsmanship. You’re also very humble and that’s a great quality.
That's a real beauty, love the design. For a really deep case like that i sit the movement on top of a slightly smaller case die (or one of those wooden tops you get on nice whiskey/tequila etc) on the pad, that keeps it supported all the way into the case so it doesn't drop when you flip it over
Yep the more I watch your videos, the more I think you may exceed Marshall from WR. Amazing work on the videos and voiceover! Keep up the fantastic work!!
That’s very kind of you to say. If people want to make comparisons, I will leave it to them, but I’m just trying to do the best I can. I’m not personally trying to compete with any other channel. If you are enjoying the videos, that’s what matters to me. I appreciate it a bunch, and thank you for watching.
I only make the comparison because Marshall & you have such a distinct style, not for competition. I think both of you have the best content on RU-vid for this genre. Nothing even comes close! I meant it as a compliment. Cheers 🇨🇦.
Are you talking about the entry and exit stones? A lot of times there will be a tiny gap between the back side of the stone and the slot in the pallet fork. They are held in with shellac, and you can heat that shellac and adjust the depth of those stones, and how deep they engage with the escape wheel, or locking depth.
That watch is absolutely beautiful. I immediately went to Ebay to look at that brand. If I ever see one like that, it will get a few bids from me. On another note, I am curious about the cleaning machine you use. I endeavored to look it up and found none quite like that one. If you wouldn't mind.
I can't tell you how refreshing it is to watch a video where they don't cover up the end result pictures with the next videos . I'm all for recommending follow up videos so you can get more traffic to your channel. Just don't sabotage the biggest payoff in the entire video to do so. Great job avoiding this common mistake
Thanks a bunch. I just didn’t want to cover up the watch. I’ve done it the other way in a few videos and really didn’t like it after looking back. Additionally, if I catch myself rambling when doing the voice work (which I have a tendency to do), I have a little bit of time at the end of the video to wrap things up! I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching.
I worked 2 bLocks from the croton watch co. In nj, 20 years ago they would have a summer sale, I purchased many watches with eta 2824 movements. I also own a couple of 2 color 38mm tungsten watches with Swiss quartz. They moved to New York State, & now make watches with Chinese mvmt movements.
I think that hairspring was mangled and poorly serviced prior to your attempt. You must have broke that 2nds pivot when removing the hands. I'm sure you get it sorted.
A lucky find, I think, someone took great care of that watch and it appears to have been well made. The real thing is always better than a retro model and yet that time piece looks new. I like it!
This watch is fabulous. The AS 1900 family movements are so nice to work on, they are designed so well where all jewels are accessible without removing plates. Unfortunately the friction on the 2nd wheel is usually worn out and new parts are hard to find. At some point I think Mark at WRC demonstrated how to disassemble and tighten one with a Platax tool (if anyone could afford one of those)
Yes, those are hard to get ahold of. This one was in excellent shape. It wasn’t shown in the video, but I did put a tiny drop of oil in there, as it was pretty stiff from the start. One of the things I should’ve discussed while I was rambling on about other things in the first part of the video. A tiny drop of HP 1300 sorted it out and now it feels perfect. You’re right though, usually they’re very worn and too loose. It’s rare that you find them too tight.
I really like that watch bro looks better on oem bracelet tho but very good job I'm doing a few A. Shield movements and have to say they run really well. Andy UK.
It does look good on the bracelet, it’s just a bit small for me. I am keeping it, though if I decide to sell this watch, it will definitely go with it.
