Thanks as always, Mike. Take care.

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Hi SkyBlue - Take care too! 😁

This is a great suggestion Mike. Thanks to you and Dayton!

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Hi Jimmy! Thanks for watching, and I'll pass the message to Dayton! I've subbed your channel - good stuff! Where on the east coast are you? 😁

@WatchRestorationCottage

3 ай бұрын

@@WatchWithMike I like yours and Dayton's videos. Both super relatable (not just content). but the youtuber themselves! I'm in NY State.

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

@@WatchRestorationCottage We are almost neighbors! I grew up in New Jersey, went to college in upstate New York and am now in Pennsylvania near Philadelphia. East Coast for the win!

@WatchRestorationCottage

3 ай бұрын

@@WatchWithMike are you the one who visited Dayton in Switzerland in one of his earlier videos?

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

@@WatchRestorationCottage Almost...He visited me in New Jersey and we pretended to be in Switzerland.

I thank the algorithmic gods for ahowing me your video. This is just what I needed before I pull apart my first movement!

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Hi Sebastian, I'm glad you found me, too! Good luck with your first movement! 😁

Thanks Mike! This is exactly what I was looking for!

@WatchWithMike

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! It really makes a difference. 😁

Fantastic idea Mike !

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

My original solutions were much more complicated… I'm thrilled how well this worked out, and how easy it is! 😎

Thanks mike just what I have been looking for. Perfect

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Hi Frank, I'm glad you like it! 😀

Thank you so much. I will definitely buy one.

@philipbrailey

3 ай бұрын

Update. I just bought one $29 free postage. That’s Australian dollars.

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

I love free postage! Time to get creative! 😁

Great idea Mike, thanks!

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome, Boyd. I appreciate you watching!

Good idea.. Thanks for the heads up!.😊

Great info,Mike.Thank you.

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Hi Angel, I'm glad you found it helpful!

Yes, I use similar lights for photography and they are very versatile and useful. And. . . Yes, as you mentioned already, inexpensive. 🕐⚙️🍸

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

I love finding new uses for gear/tools! 😁

Thank you for great suggestion. Just got the light and it does make a difference.

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Hi Michael! That's great - enjoy! 😁

Useful tool, I use a similar photo light lubricating the jewels on pallet fork, it helps immensely.

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

@tryura - pallet fork is a great idea - I'll try that!

Thanks, Mike I have one on the van so should be arriving any minute now :-)

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

@yesterdayschild1418 - cool! Enjoy! 😎

Excellent tip on the lighting. I placed an order for one. Thank you.

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Hi Adam, that's excellent! I'll watch to see if it makes a cameo! 😁

@WeekendWatchRepair

3 ай бұрын

@@WatchWithMike It will make a cameo in the next video. I’ll hopefully have it posted tomorrow. Thanks again for the great product recommendation. I will reference your channel in the video. I hope you don’t mind! Maybe if a few people see it and can use it, they’ll use your affiliate link. Thanks again. I love it!

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

@WeekendWatchRepair Hi Adam, you're welcome and thanks so much for the mention! 😁

@WeekendWatchRepair

3 ай бұрын

@@WatchWithMike 👍

Mike, You ARE the Light!!!! 😊

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Tom! I tried to take a "light hearted" approach to this video. 😁

@mokumholland5640

3 ай бұрын

@@WatchWithMike 😁

I agree, lighting is critical regardless of the hobby. Great idea! Hope you have a great weekend Mike!

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Johan, you too! 😁

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing. That product is perfect for watchmaking

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Hi Chris! I was experimenting with all kinds of wacky set ups to get the same effect, and then I picked up this light and it was the obvious choice. 😁

Thanks for the information. I shall purchase one of these. I have a linkMicro digital scope, and I too have a ring led above it, as the stalks that come with it are useless. One of my grips has always been the lack of lighting under the part. I hope to upgrade to the tri-scope one day soon.

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Awesome! My digital scope had a built-in light near the lens, plus 2 lights on stalks. I always thought it was 'OK' but never stellar. A cool thing about these little lights is that you can put it on a stand and it provides diffuse top or side light as needed, too.

Hi, Mike! This light is simply great, considering the fact it has adjustable light temperature. I paid attention to it when you were using it in your video about the newly purchased clock. A couple of month ago I realized that I couldn't properly inspect jewels for faults and cleanliness after rinsing and bought a $2 flat flashlight powered by 2 AAA batteries. Back then I didn't have a microscope and the light was far too intense for the eyes (even though it has two grades of intensity). I put it into a self-made plastic container with matte polished surfaces to reduce brightness. It made it suitable for using with a 10x watch loupe. Things got much better. And after I had purchased a microscope, the whole new macro-world of jewels and capillary effects turned into a stunning discovery, which fascinates me day by day. Rinsing the jewels has become much more efficient and effective, which yields better results in the amplitude etc. I am using the same flashlight for the microscope. There is only one disadvantage, namely flickering which is invisible to the naked eye but is registered by the microscope sensor when I am filming the process. The strobe effect is noticeable at some modes, not permanently. Having a backlight for watchmaking is vital. Thanks for sharing your experience! Another great video of yours gets n+1 likes😊

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Awesome, I'm glad you liked it! I struggle with scan lines when I shoot video in my shop under the mix of fluorescent, incandescent and LED light. It is fixed by setting the camera to 60 fps (or 50 in some countries). On my iPhone, I have to use an app to let me set the shutter speed - I wonder if that would help your strobe effect? I like the diffuse lighting on this little LED. On some shots, you can see just the beginning of lens flare, but it is never unusable. If the light source is pin-point, I get all kinds of lens flare. And I agree, the macro world is absolutely fascinating! There's always something new to explore! 😁

Thanks Mike appreciate the tip 👍🏼

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome Edgard! Thanks for watching!

Wow Mike im so imprest with your set-up. You realy not in the hoby category anymore.

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I definitely feel like I'm still in hobby mode - which is mostly skill related. Having good gear is a great way to learn, especially the microscope. 🙂

@csachevauxsansabri2612

3 ай бұрын

@@WatchWithMike Yes I agree. If one wants to learn a job and watchmaking is an established job at the camber of crafts one needs at least the proper tooling. Why don't finde a master watchmaker and learn the craft from the beginning? Takes 3 years to be a learned crafts man and then you need 5 years of experience after which you can begin you journey to become a master. At the test to earn your masters degree you make your own watch from scratch. At thar point you are capable to make and sell your own brand and have the name and qualification to charge price in the order to your degree. I'm talking Richerd Mills ect kind of prices. Emagenqkung your own gilded watch. What a dream. A mecanic couldn't ever reach that point. Watchmaker like gold smith or black smith, those are only a fue of the real gilded crafts that are noble enoth to become truly unapproachable.

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

@@csachevauxsansabri2612 Yes! Perhaps I would have followed the dream if I knew about it much sooner. It makes me especially happy when I reach young people with my videos. Maybe they can get inspired and see it as a career choice!

👋Hi,just a suggestion Can you make a 📹 how to clean/restore safely a dial❔❔...thank you

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Oh, I am still trying to figure that one out! If you look at some of my past videos you might see "how not to…" 😀

Mike, this is a very neat tool, and I purchased one. However I discovered that the back of the unit is magnetic. Need to be careful around mechanical watches...

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Hi Aaron, yes the back of this light has a magnet and it's good that people know. I'm not too concerned, as the only time I've seen its effect is on small screws, which I don't really have a need for putting on the light. But I suppose a good demagnetization is best practice after assembly. Thanks for adding that info to the conversation!

Great recommendation, Mike! Thanks. Any concerns about the magnet on the back when working with watch parts??

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Yes I had some concerns, but I don't think it is a big issue. The back of the light has a magnet, but there is little effect on the front of the light. I've been using it for bridges and heavier parts with no problem - the parts slide freely around the light surface. In fact, I think my tweezers are more magnetic than the front of the light. There is a slight magnetic field, which I was able to see evidence of when I got a small crown wheel to stand on edge - but I think the wheel was already magnetized. I'll keep an eye out now that you've mentioned it, but I think it's nothing to worry about.

@BruceParmele

2 ай бұрын

I removed a few screws and took out the magnet. It uses two sided tape. I noticed it when I was looking at a dancing escape wheel under the mic. Lol

@WatchWithMike

2 ай бұрын

@@BruceParmele dancing balance, love it! Check out the video I did after this (well you actually don't need to…). I showed how to remove the magnet because I noticed something similar. I'm glad you got it sorted out!

@BruceParmele

2 ай бұрын

@@WatchWithMike I'll give it a look! Love the channel.

@WatchWithMike

2 ай бұрын

@@BruceParmele 😎

i got the lamp Mike thanks mike its great lamp use it on the camping to lol and i see my cracked jewels ps thanks Dayton !

@WatchWithMike

2 ай бұрын

I didn't think to use it camping! Let's also add emergency light for power outages to the use list!

Mike I have a question ..I have a Marlboro pocket watch...I can't find any service manuals online...Can you give me any suggestions. Thanks enjoy all your videos !!

@WatchWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Hi Frank, I wish I had an answer, but I have no idea! (I guess that IS an answer, but not the desired one...) 😁 Google?

Tools and Accesories don't make you a better watchmaker, especially not for a hobbyist watchmaker.

@WatchWithMike

2 ай бұрын

The accessory in this video is a light that lets you see what you are working on better. Whether you are an experienced professional or a fledgling hobbyist, you have to agree that seeing better is an obvious advantage! 👁️👁️

@mrmagoo.3678

13 күн бұрын

Normally I'd agree, but on this occasion?... I kinda have to agree with Both.. for the Hobbyists who's just modding etc?.. Yeah..I agree...but for the more Professional/Intermediate?.. It'll definitely Help see imperfections that Might normally go unspotted.