Forgotten FUSEE Gets a New Pivot and Restored - WHY was I TERRIFIED of this repair?

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In this video, I’m working on something a little bit different. I will be repairing a fusee pocket watch in a sterling silver case. Fusee’s are scary as hell to work on, and I’ll show you why. I’ll also try to explain what a fusee is, and how it’s supposed to work. The owner of the watch would like it running again, but expectations were low.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:45 What is a Fusee
3:30 Disassembly Begins
6:51 How to let down a fusee
8:15 Disassembly Continues
13:30 Cleaning
14:40 Repivoting the 4th Wheel
19:43 Cleaning Continues
21:57 Fusee Cone Repair
22:37 Final Cleaning
23:27 Assembly Begins
30:07 Making a New Banking Pin
30:48 Assembly Continues
34:18 Winding the Chain
38:29 Final Assembly
41:19 Making a seconds hand pipe
43:37 Casing the Movement
44:33 Hand Installation
46:46 Regulation and Timing
48:04 Crystal and Final Steps

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@jrbeall33 Месяц назад

As ninety yr old clock maker I found much to admire in your video. Thank you for your time and work in providing enjoyment for your viewers.

@TodayFreedom 3 месяца назад

As a professional watchmaker I commend you for excellent practise- you followed almost all the standard rules. The quality of the video production is superb too, and that’s a point that shouldn’t be overlooked. It must be 20 years+ since I first worked on a fusee as a young watchmaker and it is indeed a stressful job first time around! My boss simply handed the watch to me (made in 1829, I’d add) and said “Right- repair that”. Handed me a book covering the main points and that’s all! Congratulations- you have all the requisite skill and equipment to make this a full-time profession. Literally the only point I can recommend is to use some thin plastic on the bridges when replacing the brass pins…not always necessary if using nylon-tipped tweezers. There are virtually no full videos of fusee watch repair on RU-vid, and this is BY FAR the best. Honestly, you did a stellar job. Very impressed.

@Thetimecapsuletx 5 месяцев назад

That chain just blows my mind! I can’t even begin to think of anyone making that over 100 years ago. You rarely get to see such a vintage timepiece being serviced and repaired. The dial was one of the prettiest I’ve ever seen! Amazing pocket watch. You have earned my subscription to your channel.

@TheRealBrook1968 13 дней назад

As a kennel owner with low vision and timekeeping aficionado, I am jealous of your ability and want to learn all I can about mechanical movements, although I will never be able to actually try my hand. I want to thank you for an entertaining and informative repair.

@masterofcents.8175 6 месяцев назад

One of the craziest things about the watches is that children are the ones who made the chains because their hands were so small, and it was easier for them.

@ericl452 4 месяца назад

And their eyesight was good.

@ploneuk 3 месяца назад

@@ericl452 & cheap

@JasperJanssen 3 месяца назад

That whole thing has always seemed more of a justification than an actual reason.

@funhog24 5 месяцев назад

I watch a lot of watch repair vids, and am really just starting my watch repair journey. I know master watchmakers, but they don't tell me how they do it. This was the only fusee video, and it was mind blowing! I'm 70, and you never stop leaning! Thanks.........

@EvaderGuy 17 дней назад

Well, self criticism aside, I think you display wonderful, craftsmanship and patience. That truly must’ve been a challenging project and I think it turned out very, very well. What a beautiful piece. I just can’t get over the chain. The level of craftsmanship involved in making that by handis beyond compare. Wow!

@gotchagoing4905 7 дней назад

AMAZING to say the least. You know when your watching a movie and you et all tensed up? Watching you make those parts, fitting them and then putting the chain back on I'm like at the edge of my damn chair. I've always loved watch's, Seiko being my favorites. But seeing you, and others on yt has really opened my eyes to a whole other world, and I find it absolutely fascinating. If I have to get up for any reason, I make sure I pause it so I don't miss anything. Thank you for showing us a whole new world.

@TJ-wp4yz 7 месяцев назад

I stayed with you, I’m in total amazement as I watch your gentle but sure hand movements. You are a true craftsman.

@mullicrk9782 3 месяца назад

One if not the best Videos I've seen. I am a Gunsmith and very much appreciate seeing your your work and tools.

@MohdHilal 5 месяцев назад

thanks for the 49 minutes of stress-free time, I am watching this video from Palestine during this difficult time I need extraordinarily interesting content like this to keep me away from news

@Jak_To_Mozliwe 7 месяцев назад

The level of details and a very complex mechanism back in ~1860 is absolutely gorgeous. How do they cut such a small chain is beyond my imagination.

@bradyhudgson7749 7 месяцев назад

They used to use orphans, for their eyesight and tiny hands

@michaelpthompson 2 месяца назад

That's just amazing! I would be intimidated just to wind a fusee watch, much less work on one. Your attention to detail is incredible. BTW, your voice over really enhances the video.

@clubsoda85cook55 Месяц назад

Awesome job of bringing back to life a piece of history.

@sdmbusiness 2 месяца назад

I've never seen a watch like this. Thoroughly enjoyed the video.

@Bristol1 7 месяцев назад

I made it to the end! Had to watch in stages, but that's how it goes some days. Absolutely fantastic work you've done here. I don't believe I've seen a Fusee and Chain being serviced before. Thank you for taking on this challenge, and for taking us along for the ride. It was very cool to see how this goes together. Cheers!

@paleulfr4023 3 месяца назад

I enjoy watching you fabricate watch parts.

@user-xv4ve5wj7i 3 месяца назад

It was a joy watching you use both the Turns, as well as the Boley lathe.

@johnpayne1117 2 месяца назад

Watched every minute, sir. It's probably one of the best video's I've seen on watch repair. Absolutely beautiful time piece...

@johnoconnor4941 3 месяца назад

Considering you claim NOT to be a professional I see a clear passion, not to mention skill set that is above the basics. I can change a battery all by myself but I can't see me challenging your abilities anytime soon. Brilliant stuff

@stevev7402 7 месяцев назад

Chris you are a true artisan. Such an amazing job. I always find myself watching your videos multiple times just to enjoy the precision and pride you take with each project. Thanks for creating such enjoyable content and for keeping such a lost art alive

@allthingsgood156 20 дней назад

that chain! quite amazing to think someone made that. fabulous video thank you

@TexanUSMC8089 4 месяца назад

If you would have asked for help...I would have turned on the camera for you. LOL. Incredible job. I've never seen anything like it. Thanks for sharing.

@GWServices 7 месяцев назад

Before watching this I’d have been “nope” if asked to service one of these. Now I’d go for it. Cheers!

@vicrod5 7 месяцев назад

Simply brilliant, thank you for sharing your craft with us warts and all. It speaks of your integrity and professionalism.

@cgrant9673 7 месяцев назад

Time is a dead god Cronus 🌹🌚👍 rest in the good news 🌹 okay bye

@52dislikes 5 месяцев назад

Many years ago, I collected fusee watches. But my interest turned to American RR watches, and now just Hamilton 992, 992B. But now, it's a thrill for me to explore my boxes of Fusee watches. ~ retired. Thanks for this Great Video !!!

@rgomez1968 3 месяца назад

Wow, you are a craftsman. What a great video showing unbelievable micro work.

@jdmccorful 7 месяцев назад

Totally engrossing! What a beautiful time piece!Thanks for this enjoyable journey.

@fm00078 3 месяца назад

1ST time watching a watch repair. I figured I'd be good for 5 - 10 minutes then suddenly seen the balance spring move on its own. Wow, 40 minutes & not bored one second. GREAT VIDEO, thanks 😜. (BTW, my girls boss was Douglas Stiles, Jonathan Dillon’s great-great-grandson.)

@georgejamison3782 7 месяцев назад

I never would've guessed that a watch was chain driven. Such a great video!

@arts.4014 7 месяцев назад

A quite late (recent) English watch. By 1878 the Americans were dominant but for several centuries, until about the time of the Civil War the Brits were the masters of time. Watch/read Longitude all of those watches were fusee and some were much more!

@PaoloBanke 6 месяцев назад

What I always see such as this as is caretaking, preservation and a salute to old masters. Bringing something back to life that into its second century and it doing the job it was designed to do. Of course it takes skill, knowledge and patience to do that and when the balance wheel sets off without prompting like a heart beat it displays all three and warms the soul.

@theboz19 8 дней назад

Wow, so gorgeous. Great work. I have never worked on a fusee.

@AMF1 7 месяцев назад

I loved the video , my Grandfather was a horologist and 50 years ago used to spend hours watching him work on movements hence my interest now!

@mhoover 3 месяца назад

Wow. I'd have a dozen ulcers if I tried this. I don't know how you do it. This deserves a like and subscribe.

@todds2248 7 месяцев назад

The craftsmanship on those chains is insane. How on earth did they create those back then?! I don't think I'll be touching one of those any time soon...if ever! Great work.

@arts.4014 7 месяцев назад

Actually in an unpleasant way - child labor... Small hands and young eyes...

@ericl452 6 месяцев назад

@@arts.4014True. Often from orphanages. The child labor generated income for the orphanage.

@bunnyrabbit4972 4 месяца назад

Wow, the craftmanship of this 150 year old watch is incredible. Your restoration is impressive. I imagine the guy who made this would be proud if he could see his work still running today.

@francispalmer9737 7 месяцев назад

Very enjoyable to see you work on the first FUSEE I have seen worked on, I think these FUSEE movements are well underestimated. Great job and clear commentary. Cheers C S

@dinodeangelis7978 4 месяца назад

That was amazing. The tools you have as your arsenal are on another level and your craftsmanship is superb, the sturdiness of your hands. And what a beautiful pocket watch. Thank you

@davidchapman2839 5 месяцев назад

Respect. I have only known one other watchmaker that would repair a fusee (Shy Shyock) and he is long gone now.

@davidchapman2839 5 месяцев назад

And he used to take a shot of brandy before working on the fusee train to stop his hands from trembling.

@cudamank 5 месяцев назад

Wow! Insane mechanism! You are an artist!

@johnsing1833 8 дней назад

Thank your so much for this thoroughly awesome and educational video.. I`m a clock and watch collecter and have minimal repair skills but appreciate your fantastic techical skills

@ericashmusic8889 6 месяцев назад

And importantly a watch that runs & keeps reasonable time is not junk !! besides I don't know anyone who can regulate their day by minutes anymore, let alone seconds, not in today's world. Great Job ! Thanks for posting.

@lukasdoerr9167 7 месяцев назад

These are without a doubt my favorite watches to service and you did a beautiful job.

@kerrymangum4166 5 месяцев назад

I loved the entirety of the restoration. My hands shake to much to do anything that small, but I can still dream of doing what you accomplished.

@jdsstegman 5 месяцев назад

You say your not an expert. But when the only expert, the guy who made it, has passed on, your now the expert. That and not everyone who repairs watches, get alot of work because I'm sure there are not many still left around these days. I repair 50's threw the late 80's metric motorcycles. And all the people who built them and worked on them when new are mostly dead. So who is an expert anymore. Well, the person who have taken up the mantle to repair them. That's who. And then it's all based on experience. Great work I have to say. You did no harm, and it's better for your work.

@tonygu2958 4 месяца назад

Chris, I have a fuslee watch also, made in England. She's about the same age as this one. Also silver case, how I got it you would fall over, she was in the trash at the bottom of the can with other vintage watches, about 13 of them. I saved all of them from a disastrous faith. Had them now for over 32 years in my collection. Some have soild gold crowns that are stem wind/stem set, others are kw/ks, kw/ls, sw/ls. But only one fuslee. I am a antique dealer in CT. Up here you find the damest things. Keep on posting!😂

@Bill23799 3 месяца назад

It is great that you rescued those old watches. By the way, I am sure it was a spellcheck error but I am sure you meant to say you save those watches " from a disastrous fate ".

@tonygu2958 3 месяца назад

@Bill23799 yes, it was a error, fate was the intention Not faith.

@wildernessofzinn17 7 месяцев назад

Interesting. Cool old watch. Not to mention, superb work fixing the ol' girl up. Don't worry about that timegrapher result. That was awesome!. It's running, and that's an accomplishment on its own. Oh, and I'm jealous of all your lathing and part-making work. ⌚⌚😎😎 Oh, a little horological history trivia...you know who made a lot of those fusee chains?. Not the watchmakers themselves, as one would think. Sometimes the apprentice. But they were often contracted out. Back in the Dickensian Victorian-era, orphans and kids in the workhouses oftentimes made those chains. They had the teeny hands and the good eyes to do it better than adults could. They had to earn their gruel and daily thrashings.

@The_DuMont_Network 5 месяцев назад

I am speechless. That's pure magic and wizardry. Such fantastic skills and knowledge. Subscribed.

@Hawk89gt 7 месяцев назад

Great video, amazing work. Shocking how relatively well that watch tells time after all these years.

@woodbutcher3887 4 месяца назад

Enjoyed every minute of the rebuild of the watch. Thanks for sharing with us.

@davidroberts2476 3 месяца назад

As a horology lover who has owned several high-end watches. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video and seeing all the steps needed to restore an old mechanical watch. Nicely done, from someone who enjoys the concept of mechanical means of calibrating earthly time. Having said that, like Ram Dass said in one of his earlier writings, "If you were out in space circling the earth from somewhere in space, and you looked down at the earth moving underneath you and asked yourself, "What time is it"? You'd have to say, "I guess the time would be, NOW"!

@1611bimotayb6 3 месяца назад

What a fantastic save. I especially like how it was all presented. Informative, calm. And the chain in a watch I saw never before. This was better than an action movie. I love it.

@larrykelly2838 7 месяцев назад

Wow, man this video had me on pins and needles, especially putting the chain back on. Very interesting and a great restoration.

@timcarpenter9835 4 месяца назад

I did a restaff on an English fusee when I was in watch school.The staff was really nothing more than a steel taper pin with pivots on both ends.Despite its seemingly simple design,it took me numerous tries to cut the whole staff with pivots ,and due to its tapered shape,I had no way of holding it in a lathe collet.When I finally did succeed,after mounting rhe balance wheel, wobbled around like a drunken sailor but,IT RAN!.Not surprisingly,it was a terrible timekeeper.The owner,a prominent judge was delighted to even have it ticking,and didnt care about the timekeeping.The watch had been in his family for several centuries.

@Christianhal9000 7 месяцев назад

amazing! 147 years old and further still works perfectly

@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm 4 месяца назад

RIGHT = so watching you work on this = i went and bought a 1878 FUSEE watch on ebay = hope you can fix it if it breaks down = THANK YOU !

@kh7794 5 месяцев назад

I admire your skill and ability to work with the tiniest parts and peices, beyond me that's for sure. I love love love watches and clocks and if I can see any movement I am enamoured. In most cases I would much prefer old rather than new...washer and dryers from 60's to 80's, I even love the old wringer washers, they did a much better job even with not so fresh water...and saved a bunchbof water as well. Cars, no computers to blow up costing a mint, houses (albeit with new plumbing and electric). Old stuff was built to last and be repaired. Even sewing machines seem to be computerized crap with platic everything that can't be recyclednor broken down.

@lefty2660 7 месяцев назад

For your Timegrapher Problem: I watched lots of Fusee restorations because i just love them more than any watch. In most of those they explained that Fusees run at such a slow pace with different readings that the grapher cant pick them up. I think there are special ones out there. Hope i could help.

@csspinner 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, sir. Puts my mind at easy a bit :)

@kevinbriggs5320 4 месяца назад

Watched the entire clip, truly amazing, thanks for posting it. You are are a true craftsman.

@leadingauctions8440 Месяц назад

This was beautiful to behold.

@dougcain2720 6 месяцев назад

I loved working on and rebuilding Fusee pocket watch. Repivoting the staffs and repairing chains was my major thing. How many I've seen broken due to attempting to wind them. Many of these beautiful watches were trashed because of people selling the gold cases. Your videos are super great!!!

@tonyaxeman4381 7 месяцев назад

Job came out wonderful . Saw one that was really roached and it did come back to life .

@jeflarremore7170 7 месяцев назад

Fascinating. It's like a cross between a Da Vinci machine and a semi-modern pocket watch. That's work to be proud of.

@johnwhite6899 7 месяцев назад

🙋‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Hi what a brilliant restoration video thanks really enjoyed it.

@IShootWatches 5 месяцев назад

Wow, this is another great video! Super cool to learn about fusee movements and I love the detailed repivoting section! Thanks for taking the time to make this and sharing it Chris!

@t5sur1 4 месяца назад

watched the vid to completion. i was very fascinated.

@jacklord1580 2 месяца назад

I cant imagine how hard it is to manufacture and design this clockwork given that fixing like this video seems very close to impossible🤯

@recyclingrider6743 5 месяцев назад

impressive work...I never imagined that machinery like that existed...the best video I have seen about watchmaking...a hug and congratulations

@JimmysGarden 7 месяцев назад

I bought a job lot of 6 silver pocket watches to restore, 3 of these are fusess pocket watches. Thank you for this imfromative video. I'll have to watch this a few times before I try to restore the 3 of these are fusess pocket watches...

@cassandre4431 2 месяца назад

Très joli travail de restauration..... Merci Monsieur 🖐️

@ahmedlaithy5786 7 месяцев назад

I really appreciate your efforts to save such a great and precious piece of time..

@omicron0mega 7 месяцев назад

Work of art, so much detail, and the damn chain, making something like that today, with its size, would still be a pain in the ass.

@FMarcell007 7 месяцев назад

Dear Sir, Thank you very much for this fantastic video! I am fortunate that I found it before I started to restor my 1874 Benson fusee pocket watch. I have learned a lot from you! Thank you very much again! Keep up the good work! Whissing you the very best! Marcell

@user-hq5yx7zk7v 7 месяцев назад

It's truly amazing. There is one watchmaker in Korea whose skills are second to none. Thank you for the good video.

@ronkeim8315 7 месяцев назад

I watched the video start to finish non-stop. Great job. Very interesting.

@hoekbrwr 3 месяца назад

This very special watch just shows the progress we made in making more precise ones today. It is interesting to find a timeline where anyone describes that progress. There must be quite a number of "tricks" to get to the level we see in this century!

@mikebruegger8654 7 месяцев назад

Both amazing and crude mini clock. It's definitely a museum piece...

@tomkeene14 5 месяцев назад

Well done from a chap who lives just outside of Chester!

@supermenthol5531 7 месяцев назад

Another great watch restoration, they make my day 👍👍

@mrlazli 7 месяцев назад

What a stunning work with the restoration of this unique watch!!

@alpal6300 7 месяцев назад

What an amazing and beautiful watch, with its gorgeous dial and unusual, old fashioned movement. I applaud you for getting it running again. My only disappointment was that you didn’t polish that beautiful silver dial before you put it back together again. Thank you for your work. I enjoy watching your videos. ❤

@markehuss 7 месяцев назад

Chris, you are always mildly self-effacing, but the work you do is inspirational. And I am consistently impressed with all those cool old tools you have (and know how to use!). And hey, it's a Spinner viseo, so there had to be a pivot. ;) Thanks for sharing your work.🗝

@alvinwoods639 7 месяцев назад

STUNNING!! A master piece brought back to life.

@josealbertobejaranoulloa2280 2 месяца назад

What a beautiful and detailed job! Congrats!

@ygrbooks 7 месяцев назад

A brilliant video on a most challenging restoration. I would have hidden under a rock, but you took this on and succeeded spectacularly, so hats off to you! 👍👏👌 - Thank you so much!

@MLampner 2 месяца назад

I really enjoyed this. I have two watches with fusee movements. One is of English Origin the other is German. The British watch is very similar to the one you worked on though I don't recall at the moment is mine has a town or origin or a makers mark. It does have very similar hallmarks. I've been told by the watch maker that does my work on these that the assay office date mark makes my English watch 1852. The German watch does have hallmarks but I've never been able to fine a source to reveal hwat they mean. The English watch is a key set and wind like this the German is a lever movement using the stem for both winding and setting depending on whether the lever is out or in. Look forward to seeing more of your work the video was top notch.

@BigBenTheory 7 месяцев назад

Absolutamente magistral. Nunca podré agradecerte lo suficiente el trabajo tan impresionante que haces. Sin gente como tú, estos bellisimos artilugios mecánicos serían olvidados. Eres un auténtico maestro. Muchas gracias por compartir tu arte.

@JUSTICIA-fz5ik 7 месяцев назад

Me dedico a la relojería a reparar ciertos relojes,la persona que me enseño no al 100,sino al 50 no compartió sus conocimientos y es muy envidioso para compartir ,se ve que eres una persona que le gusta compartir sus vídeos,se ve que eres una persona sencilla para compartir.

@BubnLora 7 месяцев назад

I can't believe how steady you are. Love watching. ( stayed with ya.)

@ussweeneyd 5 месяцев назад

I have this very watch, given tome by my grandfather when I was about 8years old. I have never tinkered with it apart from fixing one of the case hinges. I am 72 years old now but tackling a full clean is way beyond me. Most enjoyable to watch this video.

@christophresmerowski1824 6 месяцев назад

A fascinating look into the past. This tiny chain seems just so unbelievable if you think what kind of manufacturing processes where available back then. The Internet brings your tremendous, skill, knowledge & patience to me in the middle of the night. Life is amazing, again and again. Thank you.

@MrJearley6 3 месяца назад

Thank you for this video. I have never seen a watch or should I say I didn’t know that a watch would have a chain inside of it. This is new to me. Thank you. I learned a lot from this video. Over here on the big island of Hawaii.🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

@andybrananigan6524 7 месяцев назад

who needs ghosts and goblins in October when you have a mad scientist pulling the third wheel with full power in the train!!!

@csspinner 7 месяцев назад

😂🫣

@Northweasterner 7 месяцев назад

You have always done wonderful work, and it shows with people trusting you to repair their watches. It’s been really enjoyable to watch the channel grow in popularity as well.

@user-jf7tx1dw3e 7 месяцев назад

a master watchmaker at work

@paullewis5045 7 месяцев назад

I would say it took some guts to take a Fusee on as a project. That is a spectacular piece -- way to go! Outside your video, I have seen one in person. They are beautiful and amazing in craftsmanship.

@TheObsoletian 5 месяцев назад

That is a beautiful watch. I always wanted to see a service on a fusee, thanks for posting!

@wikuscombrinck512 5 месяцев назад

My first time ever seeing a fusee cone setup! Really interesting!

@scottgm321 7 месяцев назад

This was amazing. I lost track of how many times I held my breath. Modern man has always been amazed at how the pyramids were built. Now we wonder how these watches with tiny chains were built.