I never thought I would watch a video about watches, yet this is so interesting! I love the design of soviet watches

Nice going here. Soviet watches are interesting not only from an engineering level (as demonstrated with the two mainspring barrels, ridiculously large glycodur balance wheel, and the large center second wheel being directly driven in the Slava 2414 family) but also in how their parent companies functioned. You see, neither the concept of brands nor competition applies to them. They're just factories that often shared designs with each other and that's it. In Slava's case, it was the Second Moscow Watch Factory, built on the foundation of the Ansonia Clock Co. in the U.S. that was purchased in its entirety and moved brick-by-brick to the USSR in November 1930. While there is a Slava watch company still around today that uses rebuilt old Slava movements, it has no relation to the original one as the SMWF was regrettably destroyed in 2011. I'm trying to enter the world of watchmaking myself and am leaning heavily towards Soviet watches, both because of their interesting nature as well as my own family's background. I'm leaning towards Pobeda/ZiMs myself, as their ZiM 2602 and ZiM 2608 movements are built both expensively and cheaply at the same time. I'd think you'd get a real kick out of one of them. Anyway, hope this comments was informative and have a good one!

Doing my first rebuild on a SLAVA 2427 'Tank'. Same thing more or less. This video is a lifesaver.

This Slava never had hoped for the attention it got from you :-) I see that some soviet guy got it as a present from his wife in 1970, so it had a very long and fulfilling life. Good job again! Not my favourite amongst the soviet movements, but still an unique double barrel. Respect to you for taking the time with it, most watch services in the western world wouldn't bother with it. The time spent on it would cost ten times the price of the watch. Hopefully videos like this one will give people some confidence trying to service a watch themselves.

Great job. Recently I found Slava in my parents house. It's not winding. I didn't look inside yet, but from the outside it looks identical, except creame colour dial. If the movment is same I could use your video as a guide to fix it. Many thanks for this in depth video.

An awesome job on the restoration of a non running Soviet watch. An old piece brought back to life. Well Done..

Hello jgs watches. 2nd or 3rd time watching your videos regarding mainsprings. I don't have the tool to install mainspring into the barrel so for cleaning the mainspring I soak the entire spring and barrel in some lighter fluid swish it's around let it sit for several minutes let it dry sometines letting the air co ditiiner blow in it when dry I add some mobious would into the spring sanead you did in this video then reinstall into the watch and always worked good for me. I'm a watch hi byist. Great video.

Thank you for your video. My father brought this watch from USSR in the late 70s. It has never been serviced, but it still works. I will try service it myself. Your video will be my guide.

Great video - thank you very much for spending so much time on a such a watch and sharing your comments with us.

When you install a mainspring with a "T" end, try your best to line up the "T" on the spring with the slot in the barrel, and just punch it in with the plunger on your mainspring winder. You won't always get it in the first time. Just lay the middle part of your tweezers across the barrel so you can hold the top of the "T" with the heavy section of the tweezers. Then you can turn it a tiny bit to get it in the slot. That was as short of an explanation as I could do. It's very easy to do.

Thank you very Much for sharing ! 😊🇨🇦

Great video… I’ve just bought one of these movements so this will help me a lot in its re-assembly. 😊

Where have you gone!!!!

Lovely presentation. Well done.

Hello Justin, Excellent video. I love the green dial too. Very unusual, and that patina helps!! Orange and brown coloured dials are also very cool! Yes, watch repairing/watch making is one big learning experience! There is always something new to learn. The best thing for polishing a crystal is to use a fine grit sanding foam to remove the deep scratches followed by Brasso on a smooth micro fibre cloth to polish out the remaining ultra fine scratches. It's normally best to remove the crystal first if you can to avoid scratching the case. You will be amazed at how well you can restore even the most scratched crystal. For cracks, a new crystal is required. For all watch parts, try Cousins UK. They do all shapes and sizes of crystal. I wash my watch parts in IPA too using an ultrasonic cleaner and I have never had a single problem of damage to the shellac on the pallet fork or impulse jewel . I've been doing it this way for quite a number of years. I understand your concerns though. Maybe try it on a donor movement to see for yourself. Hope this helps and good luck with your continued journey here!!

delighted to see the caseback held on with the same sensible (non-gasket destroying) system used by Vostok

Great video and thank you!!! You’re doing a great job btw!

Great video again ! Little more challenge to do this kind of watch !! You did it !! 👌✨

Really enjoyed the video.. thanks

I love that colour. The whole dial is delightfully lurid.

I’m a sucker for a minty fresh crystal. Really enjoying your videos mate. Keep it up:)

Nice job. You'll find the clip one day when you're not looking for it. I have a Slava with this same movement, different case and a very dark green dial that keeps pretty good time

Great. Work commentary at Al!thank you!

Muy bueno los videos muy explicativos a pesar de que nose inglés hace una muy buena labor para que otros aprendan graciad

Hi. I have done the 2427, as a hobbyist, which is similar, with the automatic components, and you are right: the balance jewels and that spring under the date bridge can be a real pain. Also is common on a soviet watch (not on this one) to have the balance stud pressure locked, without a screw, which is another pain if you want to take the hairspring out of the cock. Great video, as always :)

Great video, I have worked on some Vostok movements 2416, 2414 etc types (similar balance wheel design setup) and yes those cap jewels are a nightmare to get on compared with other movement designs I have done as a hobbyist. I was waiting to see if you had problems installing those things, glad I am not alone. Lost a few never to be found as well, can be so disheartening.

У меня были такие котлы... Боялись ударов, несколько раз носил в ремонт пока гарантия, а потом плюнул. Я ещё учился в школе.

Great video

Very nice. Just got a similar one recently. Might need a service though

Hello Justin! Personally I would invest more in watches. You have more and better tools from the average beginner. Great job again! Can't wait for your next project!!

I also love that shade of green.

Have you noticed the watch is signed at the back. This happens for two reasons: another watch was gifted to someone or it was as a pride to someone!!

Really interesting channel mate. Just starting to take an interest in watches. Good to hear a British accent 😂👌🏾

Привет,больше всего понравилась итория с донором]]] В общем хороший мастер так-как вернул часы к жизни.

Well done. I’ve removed cleaned and refitted a couple of T Main springs, it wasn’t to tricky, you could do it! You could sand the glass with 600 grit, then 1000, then 2000 then poly watch or toothpaste. You could have regulated the watch a bit using the balance adjuster to take it closer to +/- 5 secs per day. If you get a stereo microscope you might want to find one from AmScope or other brand that you can fit a Barlow lens to if you want to increase the working distance from say 6 inches to double that. Also you would for KZfaq need the adapter for recording. Good luck!

Yeah. The clutch lever on my old Seiko broke too. The crown with the rod just popped off from the main housing.

Nice job, those jewel retainers are a pain!. Well done.

Hey, just found this , hope things are ok, cant wait for your next Vid !

I'm also just a starter and I also use the toothpaste as well but after a 4 sided nail buff block. I get them at the dollar store here in Canada.

Man, i wish you made more videos! so helpful

You are so right about a microscope. I do most work under a stereo scope now. Easier than a loop. I bought a Swift (from amazon) Recommended, less than £200. Changes everything.

Hey mate, love your videos. Can i ask which lens's do you use on your camera?

This is the second video of yours that I've watched following your overhaul of the Invicta Pro Diver. It's absolutely riveting (pun not intended, but it's free so what the hell ! 😆) ! I'm glad I found your channel as I've always loved watches and now I know what makes them tick, literally ! I do hope you will do lots more ? Fascinating. I have subscribed ! 🤗❤️✌️🖖👋🇬🇧🕰️⌚⏲️⏰

I literally have the same watch in front of me, can't wait to have it restored as well

Thank you for making this video. I would like to get into watch modifications and eventually gradually start movement restorations. Do you have any directions as to what are some things I can be doing? So far I have bought basic tools more geared for modding from DIY watch club using a NH35 movement. (I successfully changed the date wheel, hands,and dial to aftermarket seiko parts not given by the company) I’ve read practicing on a pocket watch works well being that the parts are bigger and easier to work with. I also want to try and disassemble and reassemble the movement. Any advise on good books, schools or things that has best served you in the past to help build your skills. Thank you in advance! 😁

I've no excuse for not tackling slava/seconda now. Thank you!

Not only am I green with envy about your skill and patience but, most of all, about your "thick" wrist !!! Nothing worse than being a watch lover cursed with a ridiculously thin wrist....

Terrific video. Only two things I don't quite understand. 1. When you put the drops of oil on the jewels, what prevents the oil from spilling out all over the mechanism? 2. Since the second hand is not screwed down, what prevents it from simply falling out if the watch is turned face down? Thanks.

Brilliant work I have a Seiko 8F32-0049 [A0] that doesn’t run that I would like to get running. Is that something you could help with Cheers

I'm sporting my latest and final Slava tank, the export with the screw down acrylic screen meaning I now have one of each "type" with the flatter squarer one (first successful 2427 rebuild), the traditional standard bruiser, the Slava tank quartz, a NOS Sekonda branded one (ultra rare), a CPSU Congress special edition (ungodly rare) from 1973, an Aeroflot issue and the acrylic screen export limited edition, all keeping superb time seeing 3 are personal rebuilds :D

Hello, I had the very bad idea to lubrificate the balance jewel. And after lot, lot, attempts I mange to reinstall the little spring but...when I tried to center it better, than..it broke one point! Have you any suggest for replace this unobtainable spring??

Are you using 40x60cm green bench mat? Made from silicon? Because it looks like we share the same choice here, I'm ordering exactly the same mat, the Horotec one is small yet expensive.

ÓTIMO SERVIÇO 👍👍 🇧🇷

It's been a year since you posted a new video. I know it's a pain, but I hope to see new material soon, and I hope you're doing well.

There is an engraving on the back of the watch. It was a present to a husband from a loving wife :)

Hi.Nice work!I recomand the book "The birt of soviet watchmaking" by Alan F. Garratt

I’ve got an old Tissot that was my grandfather. It need fixing but I don’t know anyone I can trust plus the cost to fix it would probably be impossible for me to save. Can you give me a rough idea what you would charge so I know if I can even attempt to save it up?

Hi, I have a Slava 21 jewels watch. The calendar was stuck and I have tried like you to tear it down. Unfortunately I cant put it back together. J wonder if you would like to have a go.

Поздравляю, парень, из всех русских часов, ты выбрал самые плохие 🤣

That clip joined the Swiss Space Program :)

hey man could you make a video on you restoring my vintage seiko 5 7S26-6000?

I love your videos and how you do totally different movements. You've done China, America, Swiss, Soviet. I was wondering if one day you could do India and give your impressions on a HMT Janata or other similar cheap Indian watch.

Hi Justin, I have a soft spot for these Soviet watches. Like Vostoks, they are completely function over form with nary a decoration in sight for miles. The engineer in me approves somewhat - Soviet stuff gets built tough and to last, it had to withstand hobnail boots and hammers after all! What's the dual mainsprings about? Is this one of those watches designed to stay accurate all the way from full wind to none?

Are you selling this watch? I’m interested. Great video. Love your work.

could you do a video on a seiko 6139?

Greetings. Did a great job Sir. 17:04 i am a beginning watchmaker. I myself faced the same problem. I can’t put back the mainspring t-shaped. Complete disaster. Asked other watchmakers, one said it will automatically move in the barrel, other said both teeth must be in their respective holes. I actually put the mainspring but was not able to close the lid. Please let me know if you figured out the way out)

Where are the uploads bro 😞

I have a 1973 automatic seiko Chronograph cal.6139 with orange dial ref 6139-6005 and it was passed down from my father to me but quit working and have no idea how to get it fixed because I live in the country and not too many watch makers here and all jelwers around here say they don't work on watches

When i bought a stereo microscope it was a complete game changer.

What's your opinion on this Slava 2428 movement? Good or not, so good??

Mate where are you? Your channel was just getting started.

Hey Justin. Just checking if you're coming back.

Where are you man? I was ejoying your videos, I hope you're doing well.

Slava its mean Glory

Hi I'm from Puerto Rico and I'm learning how to fix wrist watch ⌚ and pocket watch and started with a automatic wrist watch steinhausen 1923 gold color and I'm stock because don't know how to put back the mechanism to change the date months back is there a guide 🦮 a see how it goes back please help

Do you have watches to ' giveaway'?

When are you coming back ? ☹️

Try petroleum ether.

361 Thumbs uP

That should be Claba, not Craba. The second letter, L, is л.

No videos for a year :(

I'll eventually get a "Slava" to go with my other Russian girls (Paketa; Vostok)

brother update watch

I'm planning to sell my soviet watches and donate the money to Ukraine armed forces. If there is interest I have this watch with a dial which is in better condition. Watch seems to be running fine. Located in EU.

Loved the video. How do I get in touch with you. Email id??