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Thanks for that, I really appreciate it. Unfortunately filming things self-imposes some get-it-done-itus, because I'm always thinking "are all the cameras in focus?", "are they still recording?", "how much space is left on the SD Card?" - it prevents me from being 100% focussed on the task at hand - but its kind of hard to do KZfaq without filming, right? Anyway, I press on. I've had the watch on my wrist for a few days, and while it has low amplitude, and does occasionally stop, for the most part it runs well and is keeping good time.

Stevie, welcome back mate, was looking forward to a video as an indication ure all moved in and in some sort of normality. OK, I see some comments on small bits, tweezers technique, jewel oiling.....well, in my humble opinion, dressing your tweezers saves those little bits from being launched and going into the black hole. For me, I make sure my tweezers points are true and sharp, one can use a little bit, but not so course sand paper or a fine file. The main area would be the inside where one would grab things with, this I also use some sand paper to "rough up the inside grabbing area" of the instrument,this assures slipping when picking up parts. As for teweezer technique, that can only be learnt personally and with daily use of the tweezers, noting mentally the amount of pressure needed to be exerted on your pair of tweezers to pick things up. This comes in time and experience. I hope this helps. Thanks for the video mate. Mike

Thanks mate!

​@watchout9213 mate, I see you are nearly at 1 thousand subscribers. Can't wait to see.Great mate.❤

Thanks so much - yeah, I moved house which was a nightmare, and all sorts of other things going on. Not really sure what I will do next. I have got the other 66A movement, and I could rebuild that just to see if it runs any better. As I mentioned I also want to learn how to replate a case, but will need to obtain chemicals, and especially for Gold plating, that can be pricey. The problem with practising on those cap jewels, is that once the jewel flies away, its gone forever. Maybe I should buy a box of 100 jewels just to practise motor skills with!

I just bought an assortment of cap jewels on ebay!

@@watchout9213 Let us know how you get on with those, I've heard they can be a mixed bag and finding the right one can be a nightmare. I'm using an old movement to practice oiling the jewels and I'm feeling pretty confident handling them now, a decent set of twizzles makes all the difference. Appling the oil is a different kettle of fish as I'm in two minds to continue with the auto oiler or go manual. I find the auto oiler quiet hard to get the hang of but as they say "Practice makes perfect" 👍

Thanks for Watching!

I've only done half a dozen movements, but I'm pretty sure I would be able to work it out pretty easily. The biggest risk is two screws that are the same thread but different length. I haven't had a movement with that yet, but some do. That's why its important to keep a close eye on the screws when disassembling. Most of the time the wrong screw just will not fit into the wrong place. Watch movements are for the most part so finely toleranced, that the right screw will just want to go into the right place - if that makes any sense. It will be pretty obvious pretty quickly if it isn't right. Also, after a while you know that most watches will have at the very least: Balance screw Pallet Fork screw Dial screws (I usually leave this in the mainplate) sometimes mounting ring screws to secure the movement in the holder (I usually leave these in place) Train bridge screws (usually 3 or 4, and they are usually the same) Barrel bridge screws Ratchet screw (big head) Crown wheel screw (big head, usually reverse threat, with the thread cut off at the bottom so it doesn't foul the stem) Setting lever screw (it will be different from all the others, newer watches often don't use a screw but a post that sits in the mainplate) There is usually a cover plate on the dial side that over the top of the yoke. Usually two screws that are fairly small There may be a screw as part of the yoke spring mechanism depending on manufacturer If the watch has centre seconds sweep, there will either be an additional bridge holding the fourth wheel above the centre wheel. Usually just 1 screw. Otherwise the fourth wheel will be offset, and there will be a small bridge with an intermediate wheel to connect the fourth wheel to a pinion going through the centre wheel driving the seconds hand. There will be some screws holding this intermediate arrangement in place. So the point is that it doesn't take that long to be able to identify what everything is for, and thereby where the screws go. I learned all this just by working on a few watches. The point is to look very carefully when disassembling. And even though filming it is a real pain, sometimes it can save your life when you need to go back and review the footage to see how something goes back together. Good luck, and enjoy!

@@watchout9213 I hope for my sake you are right. My second practice movement is a 2650g. A pretty ugly and very cheap skeletonized movement which I chose because I could have a pocket watch with it in it delivered by Amazon one the same day (Sunday) for 27$. And the click screw, ratchet wheel screw and crown wheel screw look the same even under the microscope. Obviously the crown wheel one is reverse threaded and the other two may actually be identical. But in doubt I keep them separate and next to their respective part. Granted it may be different in more “respectable” movements (and I am not ditching this one because it is Chinese. I think the st36 is beautiful and very well made but that 2650 really feel bad.

Can you believe this was filmed on my iPhone and the work done through a maggy lamp. Now I have a microscope and proper cameras. You might like to check out some of my later videos. Thanks for Watching.

Awesome - Good luck!

Well the movement arrived and I broke the settings lever screw in the settings lever as my first operation (when trying to remove the crown). The rest of the disassembly went better. Probably slightly bent the hairspring though. I have just started reassembly.

Thanks so much for Watching.

It's all working fine - no problems at all. Yes, would buy again.

You're welcome. Thanks for coming along with me. I got some more Seikos so I'll need to get stuck into those.

It certainly isn't correct. You'll just need to keep on pressing on to work out what the problem is I'm afraid.

@@watchout9213 Thanks for your reply.

@@curiousassortment You could check for end shake - the pivots should be able to move up and down - have you taken the jewels out - is it possible they have been put back in incorrectly or with the cap stone upside down?

@@watchout9213 I'm new to this so I'm not sure about some terms. By "pivots" I assume you mean the two legs under the top plate of the balance. Not sure what you mean when you say I have taken the jewels out - I only removed the balance wheel assembly - one removal. Also I dropped the thing once, so something might have fallen out. Cap stone?- not sure. I have the feeling I need a decent digital microscope to better examine what I am doing. Thanks again for your reply!

@@curiousassortment I suggest watching LOTS of videos, and reading some articles - this will help you with the terminology - an then its just practice practice practice - I still have a very long way to go myself before I am anywhere near competent.

Glad it helped!

Thanks! Another Seiko turned up today, so we'll see if I have any better luck with it.

Go to my other channel, Audio Nautica - there's an email address there you can use. www.youtube.com/@audionautica6843

I went there, I don't see any email addy. @@watchout9213

Thanks for Watching!

Thanks for Watching - all the best.

Most probably you are correct. Move towards the + sign to make it run faster.

Yep - the only way to learn is by doing.

Sure thing - thanks for Watching!

Good luck! Thanks for Watching.

Now there's an idea, I'll give it a go!

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!

Oh wow, my very first Super Thanks ever! Thank you so much, you've made my day.

Thanks so much for the sub - yeah, the world doesn't need any more know-it-alls. I'm not sure where this hobby will take me, but as long as it stays fun I'll keep pressing on.

Didn't notice the bend, but yeah, that rubbing is definitely not right. However when I removed the plate and minute wheel the amplitude did not improve. I suspect there are a number of things wrong with this movement.

It could be - you're not the first to suggest so. I'm just not prepared to put any more effort into this movement.

Sorry, It doesn't have a case, so I have not cased it. Thanks for Watching.

Thanks mate.

Yes, I do most of my work through the microscope - many people don't, but each to their own.

Thanks so much for Watching!

I'm sure you're right - but it won't fix a broken hairspring which is what was wrong with this clock.

No didnt think it would but when i saw the replacement balance staff dull ends it prompted me to comment @@watchout9213

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