ULTRASONIC WATCH CLEANING | Watch Repair & Restoration | How To Clean Watch Parts, Bracelet, Strap?

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How to clean dirty watch parts of a mechanical movement? Or how to clean a dirty watch bracelet? In this watch repair video you will see what the effect of ULTRASONIC CLEANING has on a rusty 1970's Omega and you will be able to see the difference in some 'before' and 'after' shots.
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Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Prepare the Elmasonic S30H ultrasonic cleaner for use
01:51 - Cleaning liquid: Tickopur RW77, Dosage 5 TO 10%
02:47 - Start of the ultrasonic cleaning
03:33 - Ultrasonic cleaning continues and extra info about it
04:03 - Ultrasonic 'sweep cleaning'
04:33 - Result and some 'before' and 'after' shots
05:12 - Removing the rusty cannon pinion
05:38 - Outro & teaser video next week
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Пікірлер: 42

@RestorationWatch 7 ай бұрын

That was the best example of ultrasonic watch cleaning I have ever seen. Especially the bracelet and the watch stem sleeve. Thanks Dimitri!

@phillipmaciver3226 2 жыл бұрын

Concise and educational as usual, thank you for sharing your time and skills....👏👏

@therealwatchdoctor 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phillip! And as always, you're welcome!

@davelowey3074 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dem, i got an ultrasonic last week, and did the same thing, it's satisfying watching all the dirt and grime of years of wear just lifting of the fixo-flex bracelet and watch parts ta lad.

@therealwatchdoctor 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear Dave, I'd say let the machine do the dirtier work :-)

@thameemunmeeran2533 2 жыл бұрын

Great

@therealwatchdoctor 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thameemun!

@DutchClawz 2 жыл бұрын

Jewelry, pocket knives, watch parts, keys, toys, I’ve put everything in my (chinese brand) ultrasonic and its amazing.

@therealwatchdoctor 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks DutchClawz, indeed amazing technology those ultrasonic cleaners :-)

@andrewbengtson5819 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Dimitri, Great videos. I love the detail. Could you create a video of servicing a Valjoux 23? Thanks.

@ZonaDeluxeOficial 2 ай бұрын

The biggest issue I face right now with my new ultrasonic cleaner are the liquids, I have bought ph2, ph13, another red liquid, alcohol, and this video shows another one that I don’t even have so I don’t know when to use what… 😮‍💨

@johnvaluk1401 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video,will there be an assembly video of this watvh. Really looking forward to it!

@mmcmc3476 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dimitri! So, with the temperatur of around 60-65c, is it safe to use ultrasonic cleaner like this, with solutions like Elma Suprol Rinse? Im not thinking directly in the cleaner, but water in the ultrasonic cleaner, then glass jars with the solution in the water..

@jonathanmena2462 2 жыл бұрын

Waiting for you to upload the reassembly :;

@jimf5160 2 жыл бұрын

simple green and water works great as ultrasonic cleaning fluid

@therealwatchdoctor 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know, thanks for your comment Jimf!

@petercampbell3828 2 жыл бұрын

Good demonstration. Was the center wheel usable? Is there a chance of jewels being loosened on the mainplate?

@therealwatchdoctor 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, "Was the center wheel usable?" you will see that in the assembling video ;-). "Is there a chance of jewels being loosened on the mainplate?" Yes, that's possible, but this has rarely happened to me. It is important to check the end shake of the wheels during assembly, so you can be sure that the jewels are in the right place. If this is not the case, they must be adjusted.

@petercampbell3828 2 жыл бұрын

@@therealwatchdoctor Thank you for the reply. I'm looking forward to the assembly video!

@andrewquach729 Жыл бұрын

Can you show how to clean the rest of the internals of the watch? Do you need to do anything different?

@ChuanTsay 2 жыл бұрын

Is it necessary to use distilled water when cleaning?

@walther9161 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a mainspring winder… can an ultrasonic cleaner work if I take the cap off the barrel and not remove the spring?

@sfirakiskwstas4993 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, very nice video, thank you! Is it safe to use cheaper ultrasonic cleaners, except elma for watch parts, especially for jewells?

@therealwatchdoctor 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Sfirakis, cheaper cleaners that can do no harm in my opinion, the effect will only be less powerful.

@sfirakiskwstas4993 2 жыл бұрын

@@therealwatchdoctor Thanks

@Watcheyes 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend ultrasonic for watch parts?

@therealwatchdoctor 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Watcheyes, if the watch parts are very dirty/rusty, I first put them in an ultrasonic bath, and after that in the cleaning machine. But if you don't have an ultrasonic cleaner, you can of course also clean it in your own ways by hand ect.

@Watcheyes 2 жыл бұрын

@@therealwatchdoctor what I have heard is that ultrasonic should not be used for watch parts, only the casing and wrist band etc. But I don't know.

@vayde Жыл бұрын

Hello, please can you advise me about your inserts, looks like a white plastic basket with plastic coated rack, where can one buy these? Thanks

@hsvr 2 жыл бұрын

But would the water not rust those parts? I’m sure you need to use IPA solvent to displace the water after an ultrasonic water bath right?

@clintlund1170 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dimitri just wondering how you dried the parts after the ultrasonic clean? I would assume if you didn’t dry each part there would be a chance of corrosion occurring if water was left on the movement parts after they were cleaned

@Daveyboyz1978 2 жыл бұрын

If you blow them off then submerge in pure alcohol any water will disperse. Alcohol will evaporate from the parts quickly when removed. I am trying to find out if alcohol is ok with the fork, I know solvents can take the pallete fork stones out. Can I put the balance in the sonic too? Attached to the main plate.

@clintlund1170 2 жыл бұрын

@@Daveyboyz1978 legend!!! I knew someone would have worked it out. Cheers mate!!!

@hsvr 2 жыл бұрын

@@Daveyboyz1978 did you find out? I have some parts with jewels which im not sure how to clean an I’ve also been told not to dip those in IPA since IPA can corrode away the glue that hold the jewels in place

@Daveyboyz1978 2 жыл бұрын

@@hsvr I decided not to put the pallet fork in the sonic at all. The balance I did so attatched to the main plate. I figured it would be ok in soapy water followed by alcohol. I have seen them cleaned off of the mainplate just by dipping rather than in a sonic, they are very delicate. I had problems getting the train of wheels back in mine, they aren't moving freely and I don't know why. Its not the balance, that operates ok, i take it out, palette gork and pallet fork bridge on... feels ok. Get the wheels in and lined up but when its all assembled it feels locked up Sorry I can't tell you more, I am just an amateur at this game.

@boydsargeant7496 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dimitri, good vid. I see some watch makers don’t suggest ultrasonic cleaning delicate watch parts from inside the movement. It can damage them, crack jewels, lift jewels off pallet forks etc. I do use an ultrasonic cleaner, but this does worry me, what are your thoughts for the most delicate of watch parts? Cheers, Boyd

@100amps 2 жыл бұрын

These notions have turned out to be myths. Even the big name parts cleaning machines have incorporated US into their regular wash cycles. And I would not put pallet forks or (loose) balance assemblies into any cleaning machine.

@hsvr 2 жыл бұрын

How would you wash those parts with jewels if you dont have a ultra sonic cleaner?