A Tourbillon disassembled (and reassembled)!

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Жыл бұрын

Tourbillons are mesmerizing and they are becoming affordable to the masses. Join Stian for a review and stripdown of a tourbillon watch from the Chinese brand Agelocer! We'll discuss the history of the tourbillon and whether it really has any purpose in a wristwatch.
As usual we'll go on a few tangents, including having a color expert weigh in on the electromagnetic spectrum choices in this watch and we'll give a shout-out to the British Mathematical Institute!
Agelocer is celebrating their 10th anniversary this month of May 2023 and is giving a 20% discount on all of their watches. Find yours here: www.agelocershop.com/
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@MEGVTRON 6 ай бұрын

1:05 the dad bod walk sold me im watching till the end now 👍

@VintageWatchServices 6 ай бұрын

😂👍

@MEGVTRON 6 ай бұрын

@@VintageWatchServices loved the kid cameo also man us girl dads always have the little one asking what we doing n well stop to explain EVERYTIME!

@L4ftyOne 5 ай бұрын

You def a nazi when u say dad bod

@KL005 25 күн бұрын

@@VintageWatchServices CHANNIS TWAHBOON

@Zaaphod Жыл бұрын

Drying with compressed air right next to all those tiny screws and washers... you are a brave man indeed.

@VintageWatchServices Жыл бұрын

😁 I know where the air flow goes :)

@cmalc8 Жыл бұрын

Ahhh, I just made the same comment, then saw yours.

@hugohabicht9957 Жыл бұрын

My humorous well

@benkonczal4584 Жыл бұрын

That freaked me out. I was like hey uh…..tiny things that look like dust specs RIGHT THERE!!!

@TheTeaisDelicious Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@ankhenaten2 2 ай бұрын

Chinese now make double tourbillon watches for under 1000 and they almost have 3 axes tourbillon watches ready 🙂

@davidobrien9362 5 ай бұрын

You are the very first watch channel,,after 5 years of watching,watch channels to hear Arnold's name in connection to the invention of the tourbillon, .thanks.

@VintageWatchServices 5 ай бұрын

😂💪

@Kimo2Time 3 ай бұрын

I had my hand over my mouth during that portion. My knees were hurting.

@gromit1996 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen a Tourbillon disassembled and reassembled before. That seems like a very good price for what seems like a pretty good watch. I’d be interested in seeing how a double barrel works in terms of adding to the watch’s power reserve.

@stevemastbaum 9 ай бұрын

You made disassembly and reassembly look so easy. Absolutely amazing to me.

@VintageWatchServices 9 ай бұрын

😊👍

@abidiaz55 7 ай бұрын

I have this very same watch. I love the fact that you can get a tourbillon for less than a grand - and it looks good too! Yes, under magnifying glass, the finish isn't great but how many people carry a magnifying glass with them to inspect other people's watches? LOL. I wanted a turbillon and a skeleton watch in my collection and this fit the bill perfectly. Just goes to show that it doesn't have to cost a lot to be a nice watch. For the quality and price, I think it's a steel. Right next to my Omegas and Rolex's.

@ShivaKumar-pj1oy 5 ай бұрын

That's awesome Indeed I heard that tourbillon movement in this watch makes lot of sound is it true? Especially when in silence say in the night plz do reply

@stevefeeney6156 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work. Love the explanation of the design and the intended impact on the timekeeping. Well done Stian!

@georgeliquor2931 Жыл бұрын

An ingenious design, just shows how clever they were back in the early days, you explained its operation beautifully

@Chad-Giga. 8 ай бұрын

This is surprisingly nicely manufactured

@thomasneal9291 2 ай бұрын

It isn't though. Did you not even notice the stripped screw? the lack of polish on all the works? Hell, the flywheel looked like it was just pressed out of steel and left unfinished. it is the OPPOSITE of quality. *sigh*

@paullewis5045 Жыл бұрын

The impact of proper lubrication on timekeeping was impressive!

@johnsrabe Жыл бұрын

As with so many other things in life.

@LIONTAMER3D Жыл бұрын

That's what makes Swiss jeweled movements so accurate: they don't require lubricant.

@chriscraft999 Жыл бұрын

@@LIONTAMER3D I have regulated Chinese watches that keep =/- 1 sec per day. Swiss watches are nice but overpriced.

@patchoi1031 11 ай бұрын

@@LIONTAMER3DI'm pretty sure that almost, if not all, jeweled movements require lubrication. After all, it's a metal part rubbing against a gemstone. There have been some advancements to use less liquid lubricants by using non-metal parts such as silicone or using dry lubricant such as graphite, but any traditional jeweled movements, including Swiss, do require lubrication maintenance. It's just that the reputable brands lubricate the movements properly, so they last longer before they require servicing. You can google it to verify it yourself, or watch any of "Wristwatch Revival" youtube videos where he works on numerous Swiss movements--all requiring jewel lubrication. Actually, I recommend that channel to anyone who appreciates mechanical watches!

@HAlariousInc 10 ай бұрын

@@LIONTAMER3D…r/whoosh? Or I guess you never serviced neither a Swiss nor non-Swiss watch before? All watches have lubricants lol

@keymad4 11 ай бұрын

You help a lot of people who need it, thanks for caring.

@nudebaboon4874 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work as always Stian, and the entertaining talk through.

@PatCarlson-xb4gm Жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best! So small, so complicated, keep up the good work. Love your videos.

@ydnartitcomb1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your work

@5678plm 2 ай бұрын

As John "longitude" Harrison realized centuries ago, you have to make the movement as frictionless as possible. Your reassembly is phenomenal.

@p0ln 5 ай бұрын

great video especially for the novice(mise), very informative, nice shooting too, thanks

@fredoakes7441 Жыл бұрын

I've had my Stuhrling Tourbillon for 13 years and it still keeps great time.

@JDRichard 10 ай бұрын

Very good job and a very knowledgable explanation of this movement. I’m also watchmaker, so I appreciate the skills needed to disassemble them reassemble this movement.

@VintageWatchServices 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, JD!

@mgp00a 10 ай бұрын

Great job Thank you always wondered how they work.

@briancarpenter1255 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your channel and the art of watchmaking. I am with you about the size of the watch as I only own a couple of vintage pieces because the size is right for me. Keep up the good work and look forward to future videos.

@robertosans5250 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful video. It was fascinating to watch.

@NicksStuff 5 ай бұрын

What's amazing is that a tourbillon looks fairly simple to manufacture for a company that makes decent mechanical watches already

@bongkem2723 3 ай бұрын

it is simple nowaday, watch companies just scare people with its complexity to skyrocket the price, Swiss watches are super overpriced. We can produce nanometer chip today, nothing in the mechanical watch cannot be perfectly done with machines, "hand finish" is another magic world to 100x the cost ;) Watches that cost as much as a house? that seems about right :))))

@johnkruk6929 Жыл бұрын

Truly a master watch smith beautiful presentation with explanations thank you for sharing with th plebs

@lozinja 2 ай бұрын

What a fascinating and informative video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

@VintageWatchServices 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@karyldavidkidd7111 8 ай бұрын

Second time through this video. This channel and wristwatch revival are two folks I can listen to 24/7. As an absolute amateur the information is phenomenal. Thank you captain!! P.S. the child's queries make a man well up. Swell

@VintageWatchServices 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@javierzamp 4 ай бұрын

Excelente video, quedé hipnotizado al ver la destreza. Me impacta la creatividad y genialidad de las personas que han creado mecanismos tan diminutos y complejos. Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos

@loziliano 3 ай бұрын

Grazie Maestro, sono rimasto incantato dalla tua bravura.

@WristwatchMedic1953 Жыл бұрын

I know you hear this all the time but you are amazing. I always enjoy watching your videos. You have a great sense of humor too. Thank you

@SevenDeMagnus Жыл бұрын

Cool, thank you sir Breguet for the tourbillion. God bless whoever invented the mechanical clock and watch.

@martincharman9759 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting Stian and, as you predicted, it's the first tourbillon I've seen being taken apart on KZfaq. Your videos are always excellent and you're in my top three KZfaq horologists (not saying where in the top three but, suffice to say, the other two need to up their games 😉). Keep up the great work and many thanks for all your insightful commentary.

@VintageWatchServices Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Martin 😊

@JohnJones-pu4ld Жыл бұрын

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@JohnJones-pu4ld Жыл бұрын

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@JohnJones-pu4ld Жыл бұрын

😢😮😢yg

@nogloddolgon2781 Жыл бұрын

Maybe sometimes, we need to leave a dangerous life... 🤣

@cmalc8 Жыл бұрын

Oh, what a beautiful view of Lac Léman you have! Wonderful.

@pczarn 11 ай бұрын

Great video - Thanks.

@fu1968 11 ай бұрын

我也有一隻中國製造的陀飛輪錶。超棒的陀飛輪拆解影片，拆組過程詳細，完整解說沒冷場，是我看過最好的腕錶拆解影片，值得大力推薦

@WhoIsSerafin 9 ай бұрын

I definitely use my automatic wrist watch for time keeping. I also like to set my bezel on the hour I leave for work, usually at 4 am. It reminds me around 2pm I need to stop working after a 10 hour day

@ryanclark9386 3 ай бұрын

This is so amazing I love watches and would love to learn to do this

@gori277 Жыл бұрын

Another great video and I just love how eclectic and fair your choice and judgement of watches is. Thanks Stian

@JasonTheWatchGuy Жыл бұрын

Love this! Perfect video showing the ins and outs of a chinese movement

@99corncob Жыл бұрын

Your skill is inspiring and I admire your videos and the watch industry knowledge you provide. So inspired, in fact, that I decided to repair my own Chinese watch, a Guanjin automatic with a day-date complication. I bought it because it was inexpensive and very attractive. Something was wrong with the keyless works and the day-date mechanism. Everything else worked and it kept good time. How hard could it be? After I opened the watch, I discovered dozens of paper-thin stamped parts and a mechanism for the day-date and the winding mechanism unlike any I ever have seen. I still hold hope that I will be able to fix it. Professional service would cost more than the price of the watch, so I probably will discard it if I can't fix it myself.

@JinKee 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Always wondered how these were assembled

@timeelectric1883 10 ай бұрын

Parabéns pelo excelente serviço e a postagem do vídeo. Seu vídeo é raro e especial e nos deu uma boa visão desses movimentos chineses como uma alternativa interessante em adquirir um relógio tourbillon.

@cjfazio3012 8 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your videos!!

@VintageWatchServices 8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@dennisallport5704 Жыл бұрын

At the point where you were blowing the plates with forced air I jumped back, totally expected to see the screws nearby flying into space! Very interesting video. Thanks!

@happygilmore2100 10 ай бұрын

This is amazing. It is getting rarer, to find specialists in this field of work.

@secrethotsteper 9 ай бұрын

what a great review! I just completed their kickstarer campaign. I hope to receive mine this year.

@glovesoffofficial1382 3 ай бұрын

Incredible skills!! I've subscribed as your meticulous workmanship is hypnotic!

@VintageWatchServices 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@johnrieley1404 3 ай бұрын

Seeing the ball bearing relieved my quandary about cage rotation in my Seagull tourbillon movement, thanks for your fine work.

@VintageWatchServices 3 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@robertjordan7323 Жыл бұрын

I think you're right, a dial would be nice on this watch with just a window in the dial to see the tourbillon. Love watching the tourbillion move as the watch runs! Thanks for posting.

@kdkinen 6 ай бұрын

incredible work ! regardless of today's cost

@jean-claudemorin7377 Жыл бұрын

I own two Chinese tourbillon and no issues in 14 years. Not one issue.

@edgarkrattiger9185 Жыл бұрын

Wait one week more...

@jean-claudemorin7377 Жыл бұрын

@@edgarkrattiger9185 😁

@LIONTAMER3D Жыл бұрын

0% chance you're telling the truth

@jean-claudemorin7377 Жыл бұрын

@@LIONTAMER3D 💯 truth

@LIONTAMER3D Жыл бұрын

@@jean-claudemorin7377 2 Chinese watches that haven't needed maintenance in 14 years? I solved the riddle: you haven't run them, much less worn them in 14 years!

@VanuOfMILF 8 ай бұрын

My Seiko 5 is definitely used for timekeeping. It's nice to be able to leave the phone in my pocket or on my desk.

@michaelfonseka7657 5 ай бұрын

The first, fantastic as usual. I enjoyed the video.Thanks very much. Keep well Theon. Mike

@garywillacey9979 3 ай бұрын

I would love to be able to work on watches like this. You have amazing talent. This is something many people do not realise, the engineering of a machanical watch. They are a micro work of art. Even when I look at a simple Japanese movement, I'm blown away. Tiny works of art!

@VintageWatchServices 3 ай бұрын

They are! 😁

@chriscraft999 Жыл бұрын

I have one of these watches and just love it. It is based on the Brand Angelus which sell for 25k. Not bad to get one of these for less than the tax on the Swiss version.

@theMaster... Жыл бұрын

Fascinating video. Well done. I have subscribed...

@clivesouthafrica2086 Жыл бұрын

Great insights in this video, thanks.

@UncleRay1000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another interesting look into how these watches work

@GODOFLIQUOR Жыл бұрын

Finally, I’ve been looking for a tourbillon assembly video for years

@LIONTAMER3D Жыл бұрын

In China? Good luck...

@alaindrolet_atlt_2019 Жыл бұрын

Hello Stian ! Interesting watch to work on, I’m not a fan of tourbillon and skeleton design, but seeing service of this one was interesting, particularly with this rotating tourbillon assembly ! Very nice and interesting video ! Thanks for sharing !

@brucebarlow6604 Жыл бұрын

Stain great to see the big guy out in the wild and beautiful scenery as well. Interesting Watch also. Keep well from New Zealand 🇳🇿

@ygrbooks Жыл бұрын

Dear Stian, thank you so much for sharing this very beautiful and highly instructive video with the watch-loving community. I also bought a Chinese tourbillon (made by Sugess with a Seagull movement) a couple of years back and totally agree with you: the less you are distracted from the tourbillon, the more you can enjoy it. The only issue I have with my watch is that the hands look cheap, which is a pity. However, there is very little on the "blue gold stone" dial, not even the brand's name, which is cool.

@user-cv9eq9ml1b 9 ай бұрын

😂

@samnova450 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the show and tell of the Tourbillon. Said the loom doesn’t last that long in the dark.

@marklowen3056 10 ай бұрын

thxs that was cool 2 see

@bicycleday3290 2 ай бұрын

Incredible work... Having watched this video I immediately order me the watch. I am not a fan of watches and have only worn smart watches up until now, but the mechanical work inside the tourbillon watch is just mesmerizing. I hope my watch arrives in good condition though.

@VintageWatchServices 2 ай бұрын

Mechanical watches are indeed mesmerizing and the tourbillon even more so 😍

@philoso377 4 ай бұрын

Nice video and presentation. Following page 12:44 it was a courageous operation. Last time did that I have lost most of the screws on my work bench.

@VintageWatchServices 4 ай бұрын

😊

@masketuferran4637 Ай бұрын

I really appreciate your video. Thank you very much for your effort. Hope to come usually to watch some more videos. Excuse me if I make some mistakes because English is not my mother language. Nice to found your channel. Greetings from Catalonia!!!

@VintageWatchServices Ай бұрын

No worries, thanks for watching and another video is coming in a week :)

@75619630 Жыл бұрын

This video had me glued

@shawnlavigne9069 Жыл бұрын

Really educational. Thanks.

@elmerganzan9131 9 ай бұрын

Its amazing idea of doing like this, its too difficult on make it, and thanks to your talent and showing your skill, perhaps we can learned more, thanks Sir.

@VintageWatchServices 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@adamf8335 10 ай бұрын

Great video, really interesting break down and build up again. Horrid watch, everything wrong with cheap watches in my eyes but fascinating!

@frohnnielsen 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting!

@culturevulture3382 Жыл бұрын

I like your slow motion liquid sound effects.

@TheClockwise770 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting review but having watched this, I'm still happy that I bought a Seagull watch as the timekeeping is excellent and the lume lasts for 2 hours approx. Interested in the flying tourbillon activity. Thank you Stion

@tm502010 23 күн бұрын

A video I didn’t know I needed to watch. Well done indeed! Made me a subscriber… ❤

@VintageWatchServices 23 күн бұрын

😊👍

@davelowey3074 8 ай бұрын

Hi Stian, 3rd time i've watched this video think i've watched it once a month, not many tourbillion videos on KZfaq, excellent as expected though, the click spring, it's the same as the Chinese unified movement (Tonji) just an observation i found interesting, cheers Stian.

@richardmeyer418 Жыл бұрын

That noise when dropping the parts into the ultrasonic cleaning solution never gets old. I reminds me of the old movies when people were "buttoning up" submarines. Great sound.

@traderryan713 10 ай бұрын

Pretty cool!

@fergusof 4 ай бұрын

That 'gap' that you can't unsee is very appealing to me. It makes a watch of that complexity -- the tourbillon -- look much more spartan, thus amazing. Since it's mostly for eye appeal anyway, like jewellery, it doesn't detract. Also, for around $800, what's not to like. Good video.

@KathrynLiz1 Жыл бұрын

What a HUGE difference just a clean and lube made even on a new watch. My little Seiko is running fast so I guess it needs a service.... that costs about the same as the watch ($150 from Seiko NZ), but I like it so I'll get it done as soon as I can afford it. I've only had it for about two years too....

@samamsterdam4301 9 ай бұрын

I have 2 Android (Now Aragon Watches) Virtuosos with the Seagull TY-802 Tourbillon Movement. That movement has been a very reliable workhorse for many years and I have had no issues. They run as good as the day I got them. I inherited my Dad's Watch Collection.

@VintageWatchServices 9 ай бұрын

Nice!

@ThePaulv12 Жыл бұрын

I have to say I actually quite like this watch. I'd never buy one but compared to that gaudy award winning cheesy design map of the globe watch with gold leaf dial (and about as much tact as a pimp driving a pink Stutz with a shagpile headlining) it's a winner.

@runelisether6256 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stian. Looked kind of complicated but very intersting.

@michaelsullivan479 Жыл бұрын

You have the coolest tools! Pleasure to watch your videos.

@rasheedpm1063 2 ай бұрын

It is my first experience in Tourbillon...... thanks with❤ 👍

@VintageWatchServices 2 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

@bveres4927 6 ай бұрын

I could watch u work all day.

@VintageWatchServices 6 ай бұрын

😊👍

@Strapplekiwi Жыл бұрын

awesome nice to se how it works 👍 nice video as always

@mickboakes7023 Жыл бұрын

Hi Stian. Another very interesting video. Looks as though you live in a very beautiful part of the world . Hope you are all keeping well. Regards. Mick

@jdmvette 10 ай бұрын

12:01 that cleaning machine looks happy

@KeyKiller74 Жыл бұрын

I remember my first Chinese tourbillon watch it was a Stuhrling Original bought it many years ago. I feel in love with design as well of owing a tourbillon. It still looks amazing & runs great to this day.

@jean-claudemorin7377 Жыл бұрын

Still have 2 Stuhling tourbillon bought from the old QVC shopping days. They run perfectly still even after 14 years.

@KeyKiller74 Жыл бұрын

@@jean-claudemorin7377 OMG yes that's where I got mine from 😅mines the Imperial tourbillon 2nd edition Black & Gray limited to 125. I hardly wear it just enjoy the beauty of it.

@jean-claudemorin7377 Жыл бұрын

@@KeyKiller74 😁😁😁 all I changed were the straps and only once in 14 plus years

@KeyKiller74 Жыл бұрын

@@jean-claudemorin7377 Glad to hear :) mine still original with the alligator still on. These watches are build so well they might outlast me. 😅 ⌚🙏

@fulvioplatania3091 Жыл бұрын

great job Stian, as usual…

@suprat88bengal Жыл бұрын

merci, une vidéo très intéressante

@Richard-gs8hm Жыл бұрын

This is such a mesmerising proces to watch.

@thevivekmathema Жыл бұрын

As our loyal subscriber, It would be my dream if I get a mechanical or automatic watch from you as a gift.....It's impossible for me to pay the actual price of the watch but I will pay you all that is necessary (so whatever I can afford + transfer charge) for your parcel to Asia....I want the watch that you lubricated with your own skillful hands!..it's absolutely a masterpiece. I adore your patience and expertise...I could buy a watch myself but never could I get some lubed it as you did.. its just so perfect!!! THANK YOU!!!!

@itopete77 Жыл бұрын

Not an easy task, you created a very good video!! Congrats!!

@VintageWatchServices Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@bluenote7856 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lug to lug dimension! It is very interesting to see relatively expensive watches from China.

@VintageWatchServices 8 ай бұрын

You bet!

@pipodorologio1648 10 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing your skills again, disassembling a flying tourbillon is not everybody's cup of tea...great job mate

@VintageWatchServices 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, Rich! 😊

@alexsmirnoff8129 Жыл бұрын

I have a version of this movement without second barrel and even more empty space -- and actually it looks better!

@paulroberts7429 4 ай бұрын

The watch looks beautiful and accessible thanks to Agelocer it might not be the best movement or craftsmanship but its a step in our direction, I disagree I think watches are very relevant for day to day, billions of people own watches, thanks for great video and review.