Bringing a 1936 Waltham Back to Life – Full Watch Movement Restoration
Jacek Jot
1,139 views
In this episode, I continue the restoration and reassembly of a 1936 Waltham mechanical watch movement.
This is the final stage of the movement service, including lubrication, installation of the balance, reassembly of the gear train and keyless works, fitting the dial and hands, and the first test on the timegrapher.
One part of this restoration gave me considerably more trouble than expected — installing the mainspring into the barrel. I have watched many watchmakers make this look effortless, but this time the mainspring definitely had other plans for me.
I also run into a few small problems during assembly, including stubborn screws, and have to use parts from a donor movement.
In this video I show:
• lubricating the pallet stones
• oiling the gear train pivots
• installing and lubricating the balance jewels
• assembling the keyless works
• installing the yoke spring
• assembling the mainspring barrel
• installing the gear train and train bridge
• checking the escape wheel lubrication
• installing the pallet fork
• assembling the click, crown wheel and ratchet wheel
• installing the cannon pinion, minute wheel and setting wheel
• installing the balance and hairspring
• fitting the dial and hands
• the first timegrapher test after reassembly
I try to show the work as it really happens — including the small problems, adjustments and moments when things don't go exactly according to plan.
The first timegrapher reading is only the beginning. Before this movement is finished, it will need to be fitted into a new wristwatch case. That next stage will require a lathe, and I plan to film the entire process in a future episode.
Thank you for watching and for following this restoration.
If you enjoy vintage watches, mechanical movements, watch repair and restoration, consider subscribing to the channel.
Jack
#Waltham #VintageWatch #WatchRepair #WatchRestoration #Watchmaking #MechanicalWatch #VintageWatchRestoration #Horology #Timegrapher
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Bringing a 1936 Waltham Back to Life – Full Watch Movement Restoration
Jacek Jot
1,139 views
In this episode, I continue the restoration and reassembly of a 1936 Waltham mechanical watch movement.
This is the final stage of the movement service, including lubrication, installation of the balance, reassembly of the gear train and keyless works, fitting the dial and hands, and the first test on the timegrapher.
One part of this restoration gave me considerably more trouble than expected — installing the mainspring into the barrel. I have watched many watchmakers make this look effortless, but this time the mainspring definitely had other plans for me.
I also run into a few small problems during assembly, including stubborn screws, and have to use parts from a donor movement.
In this video I show:
• lubricating the pallet stones
• oiling the gear train pivots
• installing and lubricating the balance jewels
• assembling the keyless works
• installing the yoke spring
• assembling the mainspring barrel
• installing the gear train and train bridge
• checking the escape wheel lubrication
• installing the pallet fork
• assembling the click, crown wheel and ratchet wheel
• installing the cannon pinion, minute wheel and setting wheel
• installing the balance and hairspring
• fitting the dial and hands
• the first timegrapher test after reassembly
I try to show the work as it really happens — including the small problems, adjustments and moments when things don't go exactly according to plan.
The first timegrapher reading is only the beginning. Before this movement is finished, it will need to be fitted into a new wristwatch case. That next stage will require a lathe, and I plan to film the entire process in a future episode.
Thank you for watching and for following this restoration.
If you enjoy vintage watches, mechanical movements, watch repair and restoration, consider subscribing to the channel.
Jack
#Waltham #VintageWatch #WatchRepair #WatchRestoration #Watchmaking #MechanicalWatch #VintageWatchRestoration #Horology #Timegrapher