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  @nitennr1087Күн бұрын

  My balance wheel is not turning, it will in other movements but not in the one i just assembled, everything seems good, i cant work it out, any ideas?

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  @nitennr10872 күн бұрын

  Leo, what size oiler are you using at 20:35, my oilers are too big, I ended up using a pin.

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  @MacroTime288002 күн бұрын

  That's the blue one. I mainly use the the red and blue one. It's the Bergeon ergonomic.

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  @YoMomsDaBombDotCom3 күн бұрын

  Leo, I have to ask, where is your accent from? I have my ideas, but I’ll keep them to myself to avoid offense. I hope to hear!

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  @MacroTime288002 күн бұрын

  I'm Czech but live in the UK 👍

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  @pacovalderrama41093 күн бұрын

  Nice job.

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  @MacroTime288002 күн бұрын

  Thanks! 🙂

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  @TheGrenadier974 күн бұрын

  I have a 7005A whose balance wheel makes a metal-on-metal noise when the dial is up. Any guess? I intend to finally disassemble it in the future, and i'll be using your video as a guide. Amazing macroshots, close and clean. Thanks in advance.

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  @MacroTime288002 күн бұрын

  Difficult to say not being able to see it. Perhaps not even the balance wheel. It could be the oscillating weight.

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  @TheGrenadier972 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the attention nonetheless. I'll disassemble it anyway, so.

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  @TheAbdo05 күн бұрын

  If you sell a kit with all the tools and grease I would def buy it!

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  @MacroTime288002 күн бұрын

  Sorry I don't sell tools ☹

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  @bubfesch12 күн бұрын

  Thank you so much for this helpfull video. I tried today to dissasemble and assemble a nh35 movement. I think I did well for the first time, I needed almost 9 hours 😅 But unfortunately I can't get the balance to swing, not sure if I did something wrong with the pellet fork or with balance...

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  @MacroTime288008 күн бұрын

  Very difficult to say without seeing it. Perhaps the roller jewel is on the wrong side of the pallet fork 🤔

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  @minchri12 күн бұрын

  Great video sir. One question please. Do you recommend the watch for the price asked? Thank you.

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  @MacroTime288008 күн бұрын

  That's something I cannot answer. Do you like the watch a lot, more than other watches? Are you prepared to spend the money it costs? If the answer is yes, then go for it 👍

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  @ValentechTime13 күн бұрын

  I am working on watches, as a hobbyist, and learning from other videos on YT. I saw many, but since I found your channel, I am returning to it, because your videos, technique and skills won my attention and admiration. Thank you!

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  @MacroTime288008 күн бұрын

  Awesome, thank you!

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  @dec0ysquid15 күн бұрын

  Loved the content. But have to ask, How do you sound so Scandinavian and Manc at the same time 😂 ?

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  @MacroTime2880014 күн бұрын

  From Czech and not far from Manchester 👍

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  @vonkruel22 күн бұрын

  Great guide! I don't know if it makes sense to service these, but it sure _does_ make sense when you're learning as I am. I also appreciate the care you put into the service, and I certainly agree that if we _are_ going to service it, we should give it our best so we can be proud of the result. I've recently struggled with the shock springs in this movement, but it's all good practice for me.

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  @MacroTime2880022 күн бұрын

  The time and effort it takes to service this, it would be a lot more expensive than buying a new movement and replacing it. It would only make sense if you really wanted to keep the original movement that was in the watch when the watch was purchased. These movements are perfect for practice. A single part for most movements would cost more than this movement. The shock springs, the only way to get good at it, is to do it over and over until you’re comfortable. It’s not going to happen the first day but if you keep doing it, it will become second nature.

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  @vonkruel22 күн бұрын

  @@MacroTime28800 For sure, there's no substitute for practice and we shouldn't even want one. When I'm struggling & getting a bit flustered, I can remind myself that I'm _in_ the learning curve and it's all good. There aren't clients waiting to get their pieces back, so I can take a break & come back to it refreshed. I _will_ get there, but gosh I do appreciate the much easier to deal with shock springs that I've found in ETAs and Sellitas. Anyhow, there's so much more to learn and I'll stay tuned! Thanks for your expert guidance. 🍻

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  @Watchserviceandrepair24 күн бұрын

  Hi Leo. What would you use instead of Seiko S-4 for the pallet lever? Thanks

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  @MacroTime2880023 күн бұрын

  I presume you mean the pallet stones. Moebius 941. 941 up to 21600 and 9415 high frequency. No lubrication on the pallet fork pivots.

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  @Watchserviceandrepair23 күн бұрын

  No, I am sorry. For palet stones I intend to use as usual in the Swiss movements, 9415. I was speaking about the only place where Seiko is using S-4, the little "pawl lever", see minute 22:37. Thanks

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  @MacroTime2880022 күн бұрын

  You could use 9501

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  @Watchserviceandrepair22 күн бұрын

  @MacroTime28800 thank you. I wanted to buy seiko s4 but in 15mg is too much wasted in my case. Many thanks!!!

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  @dh452128 күн бұрын

  Great video thank you.

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  @MacroTime2880027 күн бұрын

  Glad you liked it!

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  @azazello77729 күн бұрын

  Hi Leo, Can you please suggest which horological fluid are you using to clean the capstones? You mentioned it several times during the video. Links would be really helpful. Thanks!

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  @MacroTime2880028 күн бұрын

  I use Horosolv or Renata if I clean it manually then I rinse it in IPA 👍 www.cousinsuk.com/category/watch-hairspring-degreaser-cleaning-fluids

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  @manu7815Ай бұрын

  Good job. Keep it up. Thank you👍

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  Thank you, I will!

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  @SaucyMayoАй бұрын

  Absolutely beautiful work. I have an old seiko 7009-7070, made in 1971. Do u take commissions for your repairs? If so, how would i contact you?

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  Thank you! This is only a hobby, I don't do this for living ☹

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  @SaucyMayoАй бұрын

  @@MacroTime28800 i understand. But thank you so much for the comprehensive guide. Your videos are therapeutic and a treat to watch. With your humor, these videos are perfect. Please keep up the amazing work.

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  @therandomdad790Ай бұрын

  Book marking this video. I just got a 7005-7100 and I'm attempting a restoration on it. Any idea where I can find a replacement crystal? Mine is beyond repair...

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  I'm sorry I don't know. I'd Google it and look through different threads and posts 👍

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  @rasheedpm1063Ай бұрын

  ❤ 👍

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  Thank you! 👍

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  @NeoNyderАй бұрын

  Wow loved seeing that Seiko being brought back to life, you're an scholar and a gentleman.

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂

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  @smartcar8Ай бұрын

  This was very informative! thanks

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  Glad it was helpful!

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  @cs-electronicАй бұрын

  Can You tell me the inner diameter of the handle, where the drums will sit?

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  I don't have an accurate way of measuring the inner diameter but I measured the section of the drum that goes in the handle and that's 11.98mm

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  @cs-electronicАй бұрын

  @@MacroTime28800 Thnks for measuring. Seems that my chinese winders have 11.5mm, so I need new handels, when using the bergeon system.

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  @manusudha4269Ай бұрын

  Thank you for this wonderful video .

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  Glad you enjoyed it!

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  @InkreptileАй бұрын

  Couple of comments, You can use concave pushers as anvil if you have tight spaces just make sure to stop in time or you will crush the jewel after it's out. The threaded bottom on the horia is to fit a screw so you can use pushers upside down. You should never, ever push a jewel out from the underside to the outside or from outside to inside as the holes are slightly tapered to prevent jewels from being pushed out away from the axle if you do this you can damage the hole and have jewels that are looser than factory spec. Your Seitz press is a previous generation than what bergeon sells now, I've only used older sets so I can't comment on the quality of the latest one but my old sets where all perfect. I mainly use the horia both the micrometric kind and the lever, the reamers are really nice and they also have 5 sided broaches which are more ideal centering wise VS the D shaped reamers. You can put the spring back in the Seitz to make it go up again... The screw is for adjusting the depth of the spindle so you can use the micrometer bit and anvil. Good video overall. Edit, looking closely at your video it appears your spindle is missing the snap ring retaining the spring, if you have a lathe you can easily cut a groove for a split steel ring to fit. Your tool is useless otherwise it will just fall all the way down when you insert it...

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  @InkreptileАй бұрын

  I've also seen the micrometric horia and it works the same as the horia. "Chatons sa" also made a micrometric press.

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  I thought that’s what the thread in the base of the Horia tool was for. I just found it strange that Horia didn’t have that screw on their website, or to be correct, I didn’t see one. I had a discussion with several watchmakers whether there is a way to push jewels out. One suggested that perhaps from the underside. My guess is that if the holes are tapered, that will be only on the higher end movements as this adds cost to manufacturing. Where did you get the info from? I don’t think the Bergeon/Seitz is missing the snap ring. It’s not mentioned anywhere in the documents from Bergeon. They either no longer do it that way or you perhaps bought a used one that has been modified?

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  @InkreptileАй бұрын

  @@MacroTime28800 most lower end movements have tapered holes, I was taught this in watchmaking school.

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  @InkreptileАй бұрын

  @@MacroTime28800 the Seitz is not modified.

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  @@Inkreptile Thank you, that's good to know.

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  @hugeshowsАй бұрын

  Great video (really!), but I have a couple of points. First is that you shouldn't have removed the spring when converting the Seitz to micrometer mode because that's why the pusher now doesn't go up when you unscrew the micrometer. It goes up and down just like the Horia if you don't remove the spring. Second point is that I'm glad you're pointing out the quality of (recent) Seitz pushers and stumps, but keep in mind that vintage ones are often much better made, correctly concave, and with little pump pusher side shake. This comparison is most useful if you're purchasing a new tool. Older Seitz sets also include far more stumps.

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! The cap is not attachable to the spindle, I do not understand how it would go up? I can only compare what I have, I do not have the old Seitz tool hence only comparing the the new Seitz/Bergeon.

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  @hugeshowsАй бұрын

  @@MacroTime28800 The spring pushes the spindle back up, it doesn't attach to the cap as you noted. Try it! Also, the screw on the top of the cap changes the depth of the inside of the cap which allows you to 'zero' the micrometer in any given position. I just uploaded a demonstration video on my channel if you are curious.

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  @webwalterАй бұрын

  Сложная работа, но выполнена великолепно. Браво!

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  Glad you liked it 👍

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  @MrDavidoff36Ай бұрын

  ¡Gracias!

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  Thank you! 👍

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  @MrDavidoff36Ай бұрын

  As always I read a great video. Something is wrong with the Bergeon B Dip liquid. Every time I put a scale in it and even though I then let it dry when installing the scale in the movement, it doesn't go well, there are some spirals stuck. I have broken some and tried to fix them and in the end with benzine and 20 seconds of IPA is the best way to clean them. I'm doing something wrong but I don't know what it is.

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  I don’t use the B-dip anymore. I don’t think it was doing a great job. Do you have an ultrasonic? If yes, when everything is disassembled, put the balance back on the mainplate, secure it with the screw and put it in the ultrasonic. Also remove the ruby settings so the pivots get a better clean in the ultrasonic.

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  @webwalterАй бұрын

  Великолепная работа!

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  Thank you!

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  @malbennett8563Ай бұрын

  Thanks Leo 👍🏻

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  No problem 👍

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  @malbennett8563Ай бұрын

  Thanks for your video Leo, you are an inspiration. I have a Seiko 7009A with a cracked centrewheel jewel. Is it possible to replace it without having a staking set ? I ultrasound cleaned it so not sure if that caused the crack.

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  I doubt the ultrasonic would crack a jewel. The high-end watch cleaning machines also use ultrasound as well as rotation. You can probably see the crack now because it’s clean and you can actually see it. Not a staking set but you will need a jewelling tool. My most recent video shows two different jewelling tools, the difference between them and how to use them.

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  @AshtonHawkАй бұрын

  "My name is Giovanni Giorgio but everybody calls me Giorgio"

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  👍

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  @bakitebriz2909Ай бұрын

  Excellent video. Thank you very much.

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  Glad you liked it!

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  @gearbox3773Ай бұрын

  so, also the 6R15 has the magic lever as 4R36

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  Yes, both are very much the same

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  @MrDavidoff36Ай бұрын

  Excelente vídeo. Thanks Leo.

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  @MacroTime28800Ай бұрын

  Thank you!

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  @GatorBaitRAHHH2 ай бұрын

  This was fantastic, the video alone is A+, but with the commentary, this is in a class all it's own. Thank you very much Leo.

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  Glad you enjoyed it!

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  @skhankhan40972 ай бұрын

  Now a days the complete balance is available......?

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  Probably. I've not looked. The movements are so inexpensive that I buy the complete movements rather than spending time searching for the parts.

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  @RedTick22 ай бұрын

  Can you do these videos for the 4r34

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  Perhaps at some point in the future, I have different projects lined up at this moment.

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  @turbo34922 ай бұрын

  Hi Leo,first time watching you work,I'm impressed.I have a green faced Alpinist with a 6R35a movement.The watch is almost 3 years old,the timing is all over the place so I thought it can't be that difficult to put the timing right again.Big,Big mistake on my part,whilst trying to alter the balance I slipped and now the balance spring is partly occupying spaces in the movement that it shouldn't.I sent an SKX009J to Seiko for service,it came back no better than it was in fact it was worse so no Seiko repair for me.I'm in the West Midlands could you recommend someone as good as yourself to fix and service my watch.

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  The SKX has 7s26 movement that's not very expensive. It would be cheaper to buy a new movement than getting it serviced. It sounds like you need a new balance complete for the Alpinist. I'm afraid I don't know any watchmakers in the UK who would service a Seiko. I'm sure if you Google it you will find someone who can do it 👍

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  @turbo34922 ай бұрын

  @@MacroTime28800 Thank's for the advice Leo,I thought about fitting a new movement to this watch but Seiko won't sell them neither will Hatori. I'll file the watch under bin!

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  7s26 and 6R35 movements, in stock, in the UK: www.cousinsuk.com/product/seiko-kinetic-mechanical-movements you'll possibly find it cheaper on eBay

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  @turbo34922 ай бұрын

  @@MacroTime28800 Thank's again Leo,I found Cousins yesterday,a new balance which is the issue,cost £37,a new 6R35a movement £365 so my filing system is now more likely to come into operation.

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  @wendyandgeoffpattison26102 ай бұрын

  I was glad to see a jewel in the baseplate for the barrel Leo. Perhaps not so necessary in the bridge. I agree that it would have been better if it did have one in the bridge. Great video Leo, thanks.

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  Thank you! I do like to see jewelled barrels because people don't get their watches serviced often and the bushings tend to wear out. But it's not the end of the world, it can get sorted 👍

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  @slam8542 ай бұрын

  I have watched many Wristwatch Revival w/Marshal. You did a fabulous job on a watch I own. It looks like you use a bit more lubricant than Marshal but that may be your style/belief. Timegrapher showed a beautiful result. Your videos are very clear and enjoyable to view. This type of work is meditative to me, thank you.

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. The macro makes it look like there is a lot of lubrication. If I recorded it from a distance, it would look different. There should be enough to last a while but not too much to spread where it shouldn't 👍

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  @WatchRestorationCottage2 ай бұрын

  This is top-notch videography. Thank you Leo!

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  Glad you liked it! 😊

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  @pritampatnanik2 ай бұрын

  your work is immaculate and its like piece of art . I have one similar model and i am looking to get it restored too .

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  Thank you very much, nice to hear you like my work 🙂 Get it restored, it's a very nice watch 👍

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  @alexreynoso36542 ай бұрын

  What is the name of that staking set. I can’t find a decent staking set

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  The Bergeon set I have? Star/Bergeon 15285-93C www.bergeon.swiss/potence-a-river-et-a-chasser-star.html

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  @alexreynoso36542 ай бұрын

  Wow that was awesome I just decided to invest in the experience tools. You are one of the most entertaining and informational watchmaker youtubers. Keep up the good work.

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  Awesome, thank you!

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  @vidviewer202 ай бұрын

  Thanks, great video

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  Glad you liked it!

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  @constantgatherer2 ай бұрын

  Excellent quality video, and very well explained, thank you

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  Glad it was helpful!

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  @StephenBeetlestone2 ай бұрын

  Superb video in all respects. Thank you.

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  Glad you enjoyed it!

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  @StephenBeetlestone2 ай бұрын

  Fascinating video. Quite therapeutic to watch. Amazing how much is involved even in one of the most basic movements. My 7006-7002 is numbered 090764 and I bought it new on 10th of April 1973 for £21.60 Still running but I am considering sending it to Seiko UK for some overdue tlc!

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, get it sorted. It’s nice to have an old watch you’ve had for decades and it works like new 👍

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  @leowatkins37182 ай бұрын

  I have purchased Bergeon reamers for barrel jewel modification that were stamped with the wrong size, so measure don't assume.

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  It’s very disappointing. They ask so much money for it and give you something you’d expect to get if you bought a tool for a fraction of the price from China.

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  @ABrain-oi1ry2 ай бұрын

  Great ending ,glad I stuck around ...

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  @MacroTime288002 ай бұрын

  Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂