8 Watch Hacks - Tips and tricks to improve your watch ownership
Some of my favorite tips that I've picked up along the way.I started out with 7 hacks but added an extra at the end, don't miss it!
*If you choose to use sand paper on the bezel, be sure to also mask off the crystal first.
HACKS:
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1. Sanding + polywatch to remove deeper scratches in acrylic (ft. Wittnauer 7004a)
2. How to prevent cross threading a screw down crown (ft. Rolex Datejust 1603)
3. Alternative way to wear a nato strap (ft. modded Seiko SARB 033 )
4. Repaire scratches on leather with wax
5. Polish stainless steel bezel with cape cod (ft. Seiko SNZG13)
6. Remove heavy patina on bronze with a lime / acid (ft. Oris diver 65 bico)
7. Seal / burn a frayed nato / nylon strap with a lighter
8. Bonus hack, wait for it... (ft. Junghans Max Bill)
ITEM LIST:
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Polywatch - amzn.to/2L9NUm2
3M 2000 grit sand paper - amzn.to/2WgzPcH
Masking tape - amzn.to/3fxOA2E
Benchmark red Nato - amzn.to/3fxwFZQ
Cape Cod polish cloth - amzn.to/2yJeHmz
Lime - a tree ;)
Пікірлер: 57
just discovered your channel and am liking it a lot. keep posting vids. you've got a unique niche for your channel here
@WatchCrunchOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jay! I try not to be just another basic watch review channel
"make me cry" MUST BE a deliberate mangling of the language for this writer - very humorous lol
Thanks for the tips, Max. Beautiful and well made videos, by the way.
@WatchCrunchOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rich!
Awesome Content. I love the cupboard idea. Thank you!
@WatchCrunchOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you watched till the end, I had fun with that bit
I really like the contents you make..keep it up man
@WatchCrunchOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sharif! More great content to come 😊
nice hacks! brushing brushed metal, super handy!
The bonus hack was really unexpected. Now I do regret selling so many watches :(
@WatchCrunchOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
Haha, it really works! But you probably have more cash in your pocket
Unbelievable how much better that Seiko looked after that polish. It made it look very sophisticated!
The way you wear the nato strap is the way I've used it for a long time and I think it's the best. You are one of the few that I have seen who use it like this. Well done. 👍👍🤘🤘
@WatchCrunchOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It really makes a difference on thicker watches!
also, nice bg with beautiful dappled light! drool
Nice tricks 👍
@WatchCrunchOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lars 👍
Ah man the bonus was my favorite!
@WatchCrunchOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Haha, one take!
I recommend using a foam block behind the sanding paper-speaking from professional prototype building experience here 😉
@WatchCrunchOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I grew up painting cars and knowing how to handle your grits is key 😁👍
For a second I thought that was a Paul Newman being thrown on the clothing , I thought bloody hell Max is minted but that Speedmaster is stunning too. You've got a nice collection, maybe give us a look at them in an episode.
Here's a pretty well known tip. On SOME non-hacking movements, the 7S26 in particular; you can make them "hack" with a slight counterclockwise pressure on the crown while you are setting the time. I have been told that this does no damage to the movement. Other movements that I have tried this on, seem to be contingent on how much the main spring is wound.
@WatchCrunchOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I discovered that one recently! I even mentioned it in the newest SKX build video. What a great "hack" 😉
Cool NATO move
Just discovered you . . . great videos.
@WatchCrunchOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael, much more to come!
What size diameter is that Oris diver 65?
cool. nice tips.. what do you think of women who buy fashion watches i.e daniel smellington and cringement?
What sort of wax was used for removing the scratches from the watch strap?
@WatchCrunchOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
Ikea candle 😆
Damm, I was interested in that Thumbnail, but I was bamboozled.
Is cross threading really an issue? Never experienced it so far when dealing with watches.
@WatchCrunchOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely a problem on vintage watches and watches with cheaper construction
@ToolwatchBoutique
2 жыл бұрын
@@WatchCrunchOfficial And that’s most likely why I haven’t experienced this yet 😁 Thanks, I know what to look out for if I’m gonna buy a vintage watch one day!
Where did you get the brass zulu strap?
@WatchCrunchOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I don't even remember 😆. I think it came with a second hand watch as a package long ago...
@nodidog
3 жыл бұрын
@@WatchCrunchOfficial Thanks for responding. I enjoy your videos 👍
@WatchCrunchOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
@@nodidog thanks Simon, you rock 👊
To remove bronze patina soak watch in vinegar. To loosen dive bezel use WD40
@WatchCrunchOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, any acid should work on bronze
Another way to remove scratches and polish a hesalite watch face is to apply small amount of toothpaste and polish with lint free cloth. Also, the nato hack does eliminate the natos ability to keep the watch on the wrist when a spring bar pops off. Love the channel!
@WatchCrunchOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! 4/5 watchmakers recommend Colgate
@tomaslio
3 жыл бұрын
Using the nato this way still prevents it from falling when a spring bar pops. However, it does lose the ability to keep the watch in place and it can slide off of the nato strap when taking the watch off your wrist, or while putting it on.
I thought you were gonna put the junghans in the fridge for a second.
@WatchCrunchOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
LOL. Thought about the freezer 😉
A bandage scissor. Someone is in the medical field.
@WatchCrunchOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Haha, takes one to know one 😉
Just get a three ring Zulu...😜
@WatchCrunchOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Zulus are hot!