*Your self-deprecating comments aside Stian, I seriously doubt ANY viewers of this channel dislike your EXCELLENT commentary & narration which accompany your work. If there were any, they’re long gone.* *_The watch is possibly the best looking classic dress watch ever._*

What I appreciate most is that you are rescuing these historic pieces from eternal doom. Great work!

About timegraphers: a few years back, I had a chat with a retired watchmaker, who started working in the late 1940s (school and apprenticeship) and retired in the 2000s. I had the same question for him and he said the first timegrapher, the Vibrograf, was a revolution for watchmakers when it was released! Before that, the shop were he started working used a couple of... marine chronometers, one of which was very old (1850s) the other was somewhat more recent. They did have a "shop display" Zenith chronometer, but as the name implies this was displayed in the storefront and was meant for customers or passerbys, so that they could adjust their watches. On the opposite, the marine chronometers were in the workshop and used by watchmakers only. By the way, using more than one chronometer was something that was also done on boats - this was basically the most precise way they could determine longitude, before the GPS. There are a couple of books about the "longitude problem" and how it affected watchmaking that are absolutely fascinating! Back to the topic: the old watchmaker I talked to said that, before the Vibrograf, they did indeed adjust the watch over a longer period of time (at least 24h). They did many things "by feel" and still got good results. At that time (in the 60s? I don't remember for sure) some of the older guys he worked with thought that the Vibrograf was a waste of money - they costed a arm and a leg. When he opened his own shop, he couldn't afford one so he bought what he could afford - a marine chronometer plus another "storefront" Zenith chronometer. Later on when he could afford it, he bought the Vibrograf and sold the marine chronometer.

I'm glad you're doing better. I wondered why you released a video without your voiceover and dad jokes. I'm so happy you rereleased it with commentary this time. I have grown to love your sleek analysis, information, and sense of humor. I have to say that this Tanis watch was restored beautifully, especially that dial. What a gorgeous timepiece. Thank you for bringing us these restorations; I can't wait to see the next one.🥰🥰

I enjoy watching a craftsman who enjoys his job and has pride in his work. Thank you 👍👍

Timegraphers--they did exist back in the 50's. They were basically CRT type oscilloscopes with a crystal mic pickup. One use was for certifying stopwatches.

Aha ahaaaaaa hot tea and no other stroll to the mountain , got your unique voice back . 😂😂😂😂 ciao Stian. Happy to have “ both “of you back .

The penguin and the polar bear... this is where Stian's true talent lies.

Thousand times better with your presence vocally! Love your character.

*I remember my grandfather’s synchronous clock, which followed the 60 cycle per second or 60 Hz oscillation of alternating current. An extremely accurate timekeeper, because the power grid must remain as close to specification as possible.* *_I will guess many a watchmaker used a synchronous clock._*

watched it 2nd time after ASMR video just because commentaries are platinum and it is a great part of the reason I am subscribed to this awesome channel.

I enjoy listening to you as I drift to sleep each evening. Something about the time when I'm most receptive to learning.

that dial is so beautiful and I really love your humor

Love the slow motion sequence with sound effect

Absolutely love that kind of restoration ! Starting from an overworn or neverworn 😂😂 watch and finish with shinny pieces and of course back to life this vintage beauty ! Love you comments when you told that the Timegrapher morse code tell “Help” 😂😂😂✨👌

We love your commentary Stian 😀😀. Welcome back 🎁🎁🎈🎉🎉

I watched [and liked] this video without commentary and missed the friendly voice with the info and dry humour. This was worth waiting for. Liked again. 👍

From approximately 1890, US railroad operating employees were required to carry watches that kept time to 4 sec. per day. Before starting work the watches would be compared to a local master clock. These clocks were typically in the Engine houses, Trainmaster offices, and other similar locations. The master clocks were regulated to time by telegraphic signals sent at noon by the US Naval Observatory in Washington DC. Generally speaking though the average man on the street at that time was happy if the noon bell, or siren found his watch within a couple of minutes of noon.

What a gorgeous dial! Turned out great.

Rally watch-strap with holes! I'd say around 1967. Those were the days!

When you were filing the stem to it's final dimension I swore I saw the wild turkey's in my yard come running. Lol

Well worth reuploading, thanks!

I absolutely love that watch

Great hearing your commentary! Welcome back! Awesome restoration! Cheers!

Thank you for putting in the extra work to upload the video with the commentary! It makes the videos infinitely more enjoyable!

Thank you so much for the narrative. You make repairs come alive!!! Beautiful watch.

I enjoy watching your work and commentary. Your level of expertise and toolset knowledge really shows.

So I enjoyed the ASMR version, but, I really enjoyed the narrative version. There is something about the Norwegian Barry White narrative with facts and humor that sets you at the top of the KZfaq watchmakers. Cheers from Tennessee

I'm glad you were in full voice Stian. I'm still picturing in my mind a drunken penguin running from a polar bear. As far as the restoration it's beautiful, but for me the choice of strap enhances the beauty of the watch. Like you, I love the dial. Cheers from this old retired coot living the dream in Tennessee.

What a beautiful face on that watch and thanks to your skill it’s clear for all to see once again.

A remarkable transformation Stian - beautifully done.

WOW what a beautiful watch. and all the more so for the rescue job - that watch had 'bin fodder' written qll over it

Beautiful work and I love your sense of humor.

Brilliant to hear & see you running back on all 8 cylinders Stian. Take care & stay safe 👍🇬🇧🍀

loved watching this again its an absolutely beautiful watch to be able to turn something for 10 bucks into that is amazing well done and thanks for posting with commentary much better see you on the next project

I enjoy your videos most when you are narrating them!!!

What a great looking $10.00 watch post your restoration that is.. Love your commentary during the process.. Adds some levity to the intense work.. Great work on the case and back - Looks awesome..Kudos to you since again...!!

Amazing video! Not only is it a fantastic restore, but the information you've shared is invaluable. Love the tutorial on changing the balance staff! But dang it, now I have another tool I need to watch out for!! 😂 🙈

I have watched both your iterations of this watch restoration and I, by far, appreciate the commentary version. You impart so much knowledge about the subject, making it a pleasure to watch and listen. Thank you so much.

Ah ah glad to see you actually used the 'drunken blacksmith' line! :-) Fantastic work, both on the watch and on the video!

Great video of a watch restoration, this time with the added bonus of your wonderful comments: Thank you Tanis - no - Stian!

A real pleasure to watch your craftmanship!

This salvaging turned int a beautiful watch. You are a great watchmaker who knows his stuff and it shows!

good to hear from you again!!

Thanks for the commentary Stian - missed it on the other video. Hope you are feeling better.

I watched the earlier version without commentary and was puzzled as to why it was quiet. I'm so glad you have recovered and have now added a commentary to this. Commentaries make so much more from what you're saying. A little explanation here and there really helps. I have very much enjoyed your commentaries even your comments and remarks which I enjoyed too.

Very entertaining to watch an artist work. Thank you!

I feel lucky to have found this wonderful channel , thank you

Your narrative is excellent, keep me interested. Keep up the good work. James

Yet another incredible save Sir. Always a pleasure to watch a master at the helm.

Stian, thanks for the comments. Job well done on a beautiful watch!

Magical transformation ! ❤

Great to hear your voice Stian!, No comparison with the silent one.

Love that dial and love the the color of the insides on that one!

Thank you for the audio! You are excellent!🇺🇸🇸🇯🇺🇸🇸🇯🇺🇸🇸🇯

Funny AND educational. Just love your videos 😂👍 Your command of the vernacular is as peerless as your deep knowledge of watchmaking. This is a corner of the interwebs that should be required viewing for everyone. There would then be less time for invasions and skulduggery.

Welcome back, we missed you 😊

That’s a classy old watch! I really love that dial. When you finished, it could have passed for a modern piece. As always, great work and the story is much more interesting when you can talk. Cheers

Super job Stian. Thanks for another great video.

You truly are a master of your craft beautiful workmanship .👍

Love that dial

Great to have Stian and Barry back at the bench together one a mechanical mystro the other an animal voice over musical mystro. Take care and keep well from New Zealand 🇳🇿

Objection Stian!!! The penguin doesn't have to be drunk to panic seeing a polar bear... any idiot would, even me! 😋 🐧🐻‍❄ Cheers mate, love your sense of humor!

Regarding the precision of watches, once you can afford yourself not needing any precise time any more, the you start to being able to afford nice mechanical watches, maybe! Thanks for another great video Stian.

Fabulous watch and excellent video 👍 thanks

That’s better! Thanks Stian

Excellent video Stian. you did a great job in refurbishing that watch.

I love that you came back to add your humor and history to add color to the cheeks of this watch cleaning and preservation. For those who prefer silence, a pox upon their house!!

What a transformation, beautiful watch again

You are a MASTER of your craft!

Ha the silent movies are over good I get to watch this great video twice

Welcome back...

Great video and nice work. Loved it!

Thanks for the commentary.

I don't know why, but I always look forward to the slow motion dropping of the case parts into the cleaning liquid. 🤗

Outstanding Stian, much prefer the commentary as I commented on the original Excellent video work and excellent horology of course, I'm glad you are on the mend, best wishes to you and yours

Decades of wrist cheese - I love it!

Thanks again fine work

Yes!!!

Another beauty resurrection. You could revive the trademark Tanis and use it for your creations. :) I love seeing you pull out Mjolnir and go to town on those balance pieces. Exhilarating! Thanks again for your videos and commentary.

great job as always.

High level stuff as usual, thanks for your videos! Did you say you made new screws for the case clamps? I would absolutely love a video showing that process, from measuring to the lathe work.

Very witty and wisdommy. What a joy. In Britain, BBC Radio 4 has for a very long time had 'pips' on the hour. I think in the 1980s, they added a fourth pip at the end, which is atomic time.

Funny! We like the comments and humor!

Brilliant as always.🇬🇧

That turned out beautifully. A pleasure to watch (pardon the pun)

GREAT VIDEO,,,,THANKS

Thank-you for answering the Timegraph question. Commentary videos are way better due to the teaching lessons. Nuggets of wisdom and experience.

nicely done.

I am so glad that the penguins are safe

Spot on penguin and polar bear impersonation.

You mean to say the commentary last week was all in my mind ??? 😲

That is gorgeous... right up my alley!

Your dulcet tones are well liked keep up the commentary 👍👍😎😎

Never thought about why I rounded off to the nearest 5 minute but now I know. Also back in olden times we'd call the phone company for the exact time

Worst penguin impression ever. 😂❤😂

Thanks Stian, I watched this again since I love your voice overs, we learn more! Lovely job as per usual. What grit size do you use on the back of cases for straight training?

Wow! Beautiful!!

Great Commentary!

You are the best! Greetings from Mexico.