Speaking as a goldsmith who has dropped 1 or 20 things. The best way to locate a small part I've found is to set a flashlight on the floor, in the middle of the room and then rotate it slowly. The beam should streak across the floor in a somewhat darkened room. EVERY LITTLE THING jumps out at you.
Does that work on shag carpeting? Just kidding... A long bar magnet will help with ferrous metals. Kinda sweep the area with it. I have one about 3 feet long.
I have one, and I've heard it referred to as a watchmaker's wand. I'm not sure RU-vid would be happy if i started waving my watchmakers wand about here on the channel :D
Thanks mate I think you know as well as I do that it takes more than good videos to make a go on RU-vid; it takes a lot of luck! I'm just happy the almighty algorithm seems to like my stuff at the moment Next week, who knows? It's good to see you back, and I hope life is treating you well.
Neat piece! Had to look it up. Seems Ernest borel used it and saw it on an old Invicta chronograph . Had to be one of those better mouse trap type things that never caught one. Like the gruen air flight. Those are neat.
I believe it was made by Porte-Echappement Universel SA the same people who made all of the incablock systems. Both companies would likely have licensed the technology, having an existing relationship with Porte
Funnily enough I have a Buren microrotor I restored and the setting lever screw was destroyed as well! Almost brought the project to a halt as it was integrated into the mainplate with no hope of swapping it out. Luckily I managed to work around it but not looking forward to the next service! Great videos, really enjoy your channel! Thank you.
I absolutely love hand-wound movements. However, nowadays there's very little to choose from. Unitas 6497/8 and its clones are big, they require at least 41mm case and many case designs have to be even bigger. It's not thin either. Most other hand-wound movements are very small. And in the age of men's watches generally being 38mm and larger, it makes 0 sense for the movement to be relatively small at 25mm and less. Most are low beat, low power reserve and their cost is prohibitive, while Seiko's NH35 automatic movement sells for 25$ and makes profit and we're talking about retail. If you want to buy them in bulk, they get even cheaper. There is no such thing as cheap hand wound movements with large power reserve, hacking and good beat rate around 31-32mm. I wonder, maybe people do not really like hand-winding their watches every 2 days (assuming a 52+h power reserve)? I definitely enjoy it, but maybe that's why automatics are holding well while hand-wound watches not so much? I love the simplicity and reliability of hand-wound movements. The only downside I see is the water resistance - push-pull crowns can be plenty water resistant, but turn the crown 30 times every 2 days and it will degrade it quite quickly.
yet another superb video, I have now watched 4 of yours and I am going to watch everything on your channel, old and new. I do have one question, I have never even attempted to make a watch strap, but I would like to try. Is there a book or instruction pdf that you could recommend for me to read as part of the learning process? Again many thanks for the video.
Man, Buren watches are always so well-made. I've got a Hamilton 620 which was a Buren 1005(?) microrotor and the finishing on that is superb. Phenomenal watches to work on. Also, quick question. Do you know the brand of those winders? Looking for a "decent" set of winders and Bergeon are considerably out of my price range, adn teh chinese ones are useless to me. lol
C&E. Marshall CO Mainspring winders also under the name of Watch-Craft I paid about $120 for mine but I had to wait a while for them to come up at that price. Good luck!
Im so glad you went with the blue skin for your w.strap, most people would of gone safe and picked black but thats so boring ,youve a one in a million watch so you want to show it off, like you have with that awesome snake skin blue strap to go with a gorgeous watch.t.y for showing us your watch and your skill.cheers.
I would have loved to take it apart to show you but the chances of me mucking that up seemed high and the chances of replacing parts were indeed very small.
What would be the reason for having minute indices on the movement itself? Adjusting in the pre-timegrapher days (without dial installed)? I've seen it on a couple movements now.
I just wanted to comment on something you said and offer a correction. In the same way Buren had the first micro-rotor to market, Seiko had the first automatic chronograph to market, not caliber 11 that Buren was apart of the development on. Also the first Quartz, and the first Quartz chronograph for good measure. Okay, thanks. Continue making amazing videos.
It's hard to say who was first "Jack Heuer noted that the head of Seiko then, Mr. Itiro Hattori, visited the Heuer booth at Baselworld 1969 and congratulated them on their claim to the first production automatic chronographs. Based on his anecdote, it’s possible that Seiko acknowledged they came after." it might have been Seiko there is some debate about who was first. I should have brought it up in the video. Thank you for the correction I appreciate the time you took to let me know.
Should have made a black one....Just kidding that strap was amazing. I was getting into watch repair but after watching a lot of your videos of late it's making me more interested in learning strap making as well. Do you have any methods to breaking in new straps or with the ones you make break in is not much of an issue? I have found with some types of straps I buy eg sailcloth and rubber types that are stiff and take a bit to break in that using hot water with the straps in a curved glass and then into cold works a treat in shaping and making break in easy. Still with fancy leather straps im sure there is safer ways to do this.
The straps I make don't need a break-in period; it's all about picking the right leather for the job. Give the strap making a go. Pick up veg-tan leather between 0.8 mm and 1.2 mm for the front and calf skin or lamb skin for the back. Look at Conceria Walpier - Buttero is a good place to start; it's expensive, but straps are small. Saving on materials is not the best way to go, IMO. I make strap making look pretty easy, it's not. Expect to go through a bit of leather before you make something that's nice. But if your okay with that, i'd recommend it It's fun, and hand-made bespoke leather straps are very expensive, so you'll save some cash in the long term. Good luck
What brand of edge paint do you use? I've been making my own straps for a couple of years now. I got into watch strap making because I have 8" wrist and finding quality straps that fit my wrist at a reasonable price is impossible.
Fenice is pretty good Give that a try if you have not. I feel your pain. I have the opposite problem with small wrists, but it is still an issue. Buying bespoke straps gets expensive fast if you're a vintage collector I have straps that are worth more than some of my watches. I hope you enjoyed the video
The irony of the commentary always gets me "even though I'm not Breguet" 😂 Also what a piece thise movement, never seen such regulation for the airsping
I hated the Cartier clasp and the way it required the strap to be folded over. I only kept one around to test straps in it so I could do test fits for clients. I have a bunch of deployants for this purpose. Then one day I ended up with a spare strap for it, so I decided to try wearing it. Long story short, it's now my favourite clasp. I appreciate the kind words Thank you
I've been out of commission for the past 48 hours due to my annual back issue, but discovering your videos has been an absolute pleasure. You have introduced me to some truly exceptional and unique timepieces that I will be adding to my collection. I genuinely appreciate the effort you put into creating these videos. I'll definitely be checking out your strap shop, as I have a few dailies that could use a unique touch.
Once again an excellent video, thank you for kindly sharing. I'm also restoring an old Buren, just a plain Cal 370 with a worn main spring - would you be kind enough to share which spring you used and where I can find one, many thanks.
Well done! What a beauty. I went into the same hobby last year and there´s not a single day without discovering new tools and new methods things to manage. I love your content and enjoy your channel. One big question: How is your camera setting and what equipment are you using? I would love to see your workbench
Camera: i use sony cx 405's; they are not good You need enough light to give yourself a suntan, and they are useless if anything is moving. I use three cameras, 4 if you count the one on the microscope, so I needed something cheap that could record for a long time without overheating. They fit the bill, but only for very specific use cases. instagram.com/p/CvAOvwEI5if/ my workbench, such as it is
I believe it was made by Porte-Echappement Universel SA the same people who made all of the incablock systems. Both companies would likely have licensed the technology, having an existing relationship with Porte
5I just watched your video and I really enjoyed it! Your video was well-made, informative, and entertaining. I especially liked the way you explained the topic in a clear and concise way. I also appreciate the way you included relevant details in your video. Overall, I thought your video was excellent! I would definitely recommend it to others who are interested in learning more about the topic.
That was fascinating to watch. I know it's a bit of a hassle but if you ever consider adding the '' natural '' sound of your work on the watch and strap, I think it would be a great addition. I wanna practice some craftmanship now 😅
I have thought about it, and I'm planning to do it at some point. I just need to find the right mic for it. My cameras at the moment do not have a mic in so that will need a bit of an upgrade as well :( always something. Glad you enjoyed it
Black straps are boring. Man, this is the second video I watched that you make a strap. They are incredible. Wish I had your talent. The watch turned out good too! haha.
Thank you. I'm not the biggest fan of black, although it occasionally does have its place. I just popped into your channel and watched your "First Vintage Mechanical Watch Service" video. Good stuff, and good luck with it. Daves channel for anyone that wants to give it a look www.youtube.com/@AnalogDave
Magnificent watch!!! Magnificent video!!! Perhaps in the future you could make one describing how to adjust the Inscastar, it would be very insightful.
Yes, I regret not doing more with it. It was not until I came to edit the video that I realized I should have gone a bit more in depth into the incastar. Next time, for sure.
Of course you did Several companies used the incastar, just like practically every Swiss company used the incaloc. If you find one in Buren, please let me know; I'd like to buy it.
Great video, nothing wrong with a blue strap. I have a Seiko 7025 8120 with a dark blue leather strap. Looks fantastic with the Seiko blue dial. Yours strap is another level.
I love the blue David, really nice watch. You really never know what you’re gonna come across…this reminds me of my Roamer & a Minerva which are both nice looking but fairly unassuming. Then you open them & they just explode with beauty & are, as you mentioned, an absolute pleasure to work on. Thanks again
That is a very lovely watch which even my young watchmaker daughter Billie said she would be proud to wear, even search for an original gold case to house the movement in. I'm new to your channel and am very impressed with your dedicated workmanship, easy-to-listen-to narration and I wish you a very happy weekend ~ Wendi UK 🌻
I am happy you found a treasure! Recently I had the same luck after buying a lot of 60 watches online for US$60. Ten of the pieces were non-working gems, rare and expensive! The seller had no idea what they were selling. Now I have a year's worth of restoring and enjoyment to add to my collection! The gold alone is worth $750!
This movement screams quality. The lack of markings, typically seen from past watchmakers, would hint to the quality and trouble free life it seems to have had. A great find. I truly enjoy the strap making. Lizard or ostrich would also be nice in blue IMO. I agree that a gold case and a milled case ring would make this an heirloom piece. Thanks for sharing.
I disagree wholeheartedly with you about cleaning the dial, and a polish of the case then gold plating would make that guy look a million dollars, as it should. I just don't get the "patina" thing.
I'll be recasting this watch in solid gold; otherwise, I would have replanted it. As to the dial, cleaning will do nothing to this but damage the dial; it would need to be reprinted, which is easy enough, but that would knock off most of the value of the watch, so... I'm not saying you're wrong. Some people like things to look new, but in the case of watches, a 70-year-old watch with a pristine dial is almost always a reprinted dial, and to most collectors, it's worth about 70% less than it would have been if you'd left it alone. So if you like that sort of thing, just know you should be paying way less money for it unless the seller can prove the dial has never been restored. Basically, I like old things to look old; if I wanted a watch that looked new, I'd buy a new one. Good news for you, though. If you don't mind a restored dial, you should be able to pick up some cheaper watches.
I enjoy this kind of content. I'm subscribed to a bunch of different watchmaker channels. I'll never run out of content to watch 😂. The video in which you made a dial was the first I watched on your channel, and I liked your hard work to try to make a dial.
Its really interesting watching you pull the watch apart, at which point I am thinking thats the end of that. However seeing it run again is fantastic. you have a wonderful skill.
Beautiful watch its the style I love with a subdial you look so at ease working on it and like someone else mentioned I'd have gold plated the case I love the lugs style and love the way you think I choose a watch cos I love a dial and to me that's an important part is the look of the dial I wish I could have sent my vintage omega seamaster deville to you to service I don't trust these jewelers
I only acquired mine about a year ago; I was last in London more than 10 years ago. I've never seen another one; I assume there are a few out there in the world
Bravo! You are unbelievably talented sir! Not only a great job with the watch restoration, but the fact you make such an amazing band as well is just too cool. Also, your filming and editing is top notch! Incredibly slick, and looks jaw-droppingly good. May I ask what cameras and lenses you're using? Anyway, thanks for the terrific video, and can't wait to see more content from your channel, cheers! 🍻
Thank you very much. I use Sony HDR 405s and a macro lens that I had to 3D print an adaptor for. I would not recommend the cameras except in very specific scenarios where filming is done in very bright light. I'd like to upgrade to Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras, but I need 3 of them, so maybe at 100k subscribers, lol if I ever get there.
I'm late to the party this time, but want to thank you for yet another 40 min that flies away like 5. I totally agree with you decision to cut away some of the oiling parts, but for a newbie like me, I would had enjoyed a little about how the Cartier clasp work with the bands without the use of any holes. That seems like some advanced magic to me. 😅
I'm glad you enjoyed it! You are most welcome. The clasp is quite simple; i should have covered it, though I've just fitted so many of them now it did not occur to me DO'h ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1C352x15_cY.html There is a short video of how it works.
@@Saving-Time Thank you for taking the time to help with explaining to someone who is still fiddeling with spring bars. It makes me even more curious about different qualities of leather wrist bands. I assume the Cartier buckle will break or ruin a wrist band that is too stiff. You are simply opening doors in my wristwatch journey. Many thanks for that.
That's very sad for you. I really do feel bad that you can't appreciate this wonderful movement from the 1950s. What an absolutely awful way to view the world. I've worked on watches for years and received thousands of comments from people on videos, and this is the saddest thing I've read so far. It makes me feel old and tired.
@@Saving-Time well we’re birds of a feather then, I’m 64 and could never afford an A. Lange & Sohne watch, in fact i couldn’t even afford the charge for the service interval so you can take solace from that.
I take no solace from that; I'd prefer you could have one. Very few people could afford one, and most people who buy one can't actually afford to do so. Personally, i'd never give the Richemont group my money Johann Peter Rupert already has 10 billion dollars; he does not need more money from me. If I were going to drop $30,000 on a watch, it would be this one: www.sarauerhorology.ca/
Love the outcome. The strap really makes it pop. I personally would have polished the case and had it gold-plated (or at least nickel-plated again) whilst waiting for a gold case to arrive.
Absolute jewel of a watch and what a find . It definitely went to the right owner someone who would share a good look into a beautiful piece of timekeeping history. Now I would be lying if I said that I was not jealous of your procurement of such a watch but so is life you can't find every watch up for sale and if you can you are a better man than me. Thank you for sharing this beautiful watch and like I said it went to the right owner someone who will love it for what it is and cherish it and appreciate it's rarity and not resale it to the man with the fattest billfold. The wealthy already have enough stuff it's about time that the rest of us get a piece . Brilliant video and brilliant find and what a bit of luck . If you have a bit more luck and find out more history about this movement please share . I'm going on a search right now to try and find something about it . Absolutely awesome video I love seeing rare items like this.
I'm happy I got a chance to give everyone a look at this. You can find the same movement without the incastar out there, and I definitely recommend that watch's price-to-value ratio be of the charts if your looking for a great watch, try searching for the Buren cal. 370 or even the Cal. 410
