123 year old Waltham Pocket Watch Restoration Part 1 (Re-upload)

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123 year old Waltham Pocket Watch Restoration Part 1 (Re-upload)

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Can I restore this 123 year old Waltham pocket watch? Can I get it to keep acceptable time? Join me in this part 1 of a total restoration where I strip and clean the movement and also re-finish other parts which are in a poor condition.
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My apologies, but this is a re-upload due to poor sound issues present in the original upload.
#waltham #pocketwatch #walthamwatch #horology #watchrepair #watchrestoration #vintagewatch #americanwatch

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@erichghetta8523 2 жыл бұрын

Whart a great job..It was a pleasure to look at your video, great care and respct fort this beautiful pocket watch..:-)

@grumpyswatchrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Erich!

@marekeos 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reuploding this! Yea, the sound is much improved. Looking forward to part 2!

@grumpyswatchrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, I watched the original and the sound was terrible. Cheers!

@Fez4ever 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for both of these videos....gives me a lot of hope that my great grandfathers Waltham pocket watch from the Lehigh Valley Railroad can be restored!

@grumpyswatchrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome John! I have no doubt your watch can be brought back to its original condition! Cheers!

@albertcrabtree875 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t thank you enough for the great videos. I have learned a great deal from you. This is my hobby and really enjoy doing it, although I have ruined at least 10 hair springs! Thanks again

@grumpyswatchrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Albert! Great hobby to get into. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions. Cheers!

@timelyvintagewatches 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I like your movement holder. Very interesting to see the wear on the pinion leaves - I will pay closer attention to that now.

@grumpyswatchrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how it affects the timing, but I would guess that the engagement between gear teeth and the leaves has extra play since the wear on materials creates a fraction of space that wasn't there before. But all in all, I don't think it's as tragic as bad pivots. Those holders do pop up on ebay, but they do a better job holding the watch dial down rather than dial up. Cheers!

@faisaltawakim1577 Жыл бұрын

i kept 1901 waltham pocketwatch with me till now since 1984.i found it in our big old box when we transfer home.

@crazypk 2 жыл бұрын

Great work as always 👍

@grumpyswatchrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@Idaho278 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just getting into the pocket watch hobby myself, I'm waiting until I have all the correct tools to start servicing my own watches though. I bought a cheap Waltham 1877 that's well over 140+ years old, seems to be in fair shape from what I can tell -- but watching this video has me rethinking my initial analysis. I'm definitely subscribing, hopefully I can glean some information from your channel. By the way, I absolutely loved the background music -- what was the name of that piece?

@grumpyswatchrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Not a cheap hobby, buy very rewarding :) Don't be intimidated. Yes, there are a ton of things that may require a watch to be properly serviced, but that's all a part of learning and putting you knowledge into practice. Just do what you can. As time goes by, you'll acquire more tools and make more advanced repairs. As for the music, I believe it's some hour long guitar relaxing tune. I'll try to find it and let you know. Good luck!

@Idaho278 2 жыл бұрын

@@grumpyswatchrestorations Thank you!

@markackermann673 10 ай бұрын

Marek, still waiting for my watch!

@jeffsworld8197 Жыл бұрын

I have 2 waltham. A bigger one with the double case in the back. Mine is on hinges. And the front is on a hinge. It was my great grandfathers. He was born in 1878. Carried it everyday. The smaller was my grandmother's. Born in 1932.

@jakeoregano2069 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Relaxing to watch you work. Can you tell me what cleaning solution you use on the movement? I do not have an ultrasonic, and will need to clean my watch by hand as well. Is it just lighter fluid on all parts?

@grumpyswatchrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jake. A bit of warm water and Murphy’s Oil Soap will do the trick. But you can also use dishwashing soap.Rinse in water, then let it soak in alcohol. Good luck!

@jakeoregano2069 2 жыл бұрын

@@grumpyswatchrestorations Fantastic! Thanks for sharing it is much appreciated.

@jeffsworld8197 Жыл бұрын

Recently got my family airloom back after my uncle passed. Mine looks just like this. I looked the numbers inside on the mechanism and it has a 6 digit serial that starts with 1. If I looked it up right its 1870s maybe 1860s? The case came up for 1907.

@zegarmistrz2675 Жыл бұрын

🙂👌👍

@standuduch2760 Жыл бұрын

Watches and automatic transmissions. Short list of the things that I have no right messing with.

@gunnaraimone-reichelt7543 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! I have serial number 7116348! it also appears to have been restored (probably around 1948 according to my ma) and has the same roman numeral clock face. Mine appears to lose about 3 minutes every 24 hours but i dont have the skill as you do to restore it.

@grumpyswatchrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gunnar! Nice! The loss in time could be anything from dirt in the jewels to jewel or other component wear and tear. Hard to tell. Sounds like the watch just needs its regular service. Cheers!

@pogamassing9586 2 жыл бұрын

Do you do restorations for clients? I’ve got a 120 year old Elgin I need to have serviced.

@grumpyswatchrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. I'm sorry, unfortunately due to time constraints, I do not take on extra jobs. Perhaps in the future. Cheers!

@FishFind3000 2 жыл бұрын

Depending on where your located I know of a good watch/clock shop in Elgin Illinois usa called Elgin clock repair.

@pogamassing9586 2 жыл бұрын

@@FishFind3000 I’d appreciate the referral.

@WMIYC Жыл бұрын

What fluid were you brushing the bridges clean in?

@grumpyswatchrestorations Жыл бұрын

It's a home made solution consisting of distilled water, degreaser, oxalic acid and ammonia.

@williamhambling5849 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I get one?please

@grumpyswatchrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Ebay :)

@markackermann673 10 ай бұрын

Marek, still waiting!

@tomanderson3132 2 жыл бұрын

You don't have any kits of the basic tools for sale

@grumpyswatchrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom. Sorry, I do not sell any tools. Cheers!

@tonyaxeman4381 Жыл бұрын

There is total production and run quantity I think a lot of folks do not understand this.

@ridetheapex 2 жыл бұрын

2:04 What puller are you using?

@grumpyswatchrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Are you referring to the canon pinion puller? It's an M&S puller. Same as the Bergeon 4854. Cheers!

@ridetheapex 2 жыл бұрын

@@grumpyswatchrestorations No the hand puller. I haven't seen one of that design before. But I am totally new to this.

@grumpyswatchrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

@@ridetheapex Oh the hand puller! Here's your link: www.ebay.com/itm/144370285823?hash=item219d23bcff:g:HnQAAOSwFpFh4QJC They're not always the best choice for the job, but often they work pretty well. Good luck!

@markackermann673 10 ай бұрын

Marek, Please get in contact with me