Restoration - Heuer triple date valjoux 72c watch repair tutorial project
Update: The Dial Was Dial Changed - • Video
Here we restore a very old vintage Heuer chronograph triple date mechanism with bent 4th wheel pivot, we make a new jumper spring and discus the awful condition of the dial. Sit back, relax and enjoy :)
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I’ve never realised how skilled a watch maker was .... this is the first time I’ve ever watched a watch being repaired. I couldn’t stop watching ..the skill of this man is unbelievable... made me wonder how they did it years ago by candle light .....take my hat off too you sir....thanks very much for putting on KZhead
Sad that someone would discard such a masterpiece. Thank you for briging it back to it's former glory.
Wow! I'm 68 and this is the best video I ever watched. Period. Your memory and touch is unbelievable. Thank you for the opportunity.
besides the watchmaking stills, it blows my mind how they were able to manufacture all these miniscule pieces with extremely high degree of accuracy and little tolerance back in the 40's - 50's. Amazing.
This whole process makes my anxiety just skyrocket. It’s the little tiny screws. You truly are a master at this
Your work should be considered heritage of humanity. My respects.
This restoration is nothing short of a miracle. It is so soothing to see a true watchmaker/artist, at work. Thanks for this video. I hope you'll find a new spare part soon.
Excellent job. im so much more impressed with these older complex movements than any new modern movements - i.e. all designed tested and made without computers by people with slide rules and machine skills, no CAD/CAM lasers etc etc. I mean, imagine designing this thing without a computer to 3d visualise the build. Bonkers hard! Couldn't be done like that today, mores the pity
Whooh, 0.2mm handmade. This is what a watchmaker really mean. Love it
Way above pro!
@Cool Crush Ice Killa Why bullshit? Many machinists work this small
@akhenatuh when you have an unlimited budget it aint possible to leave it new, even watch collectors prefer the original parts even if they look shabby, vintage, old, it attests to the life of the watch.
@@hectorgarcia8691 i agree but we have to keep in mind its first application. giving time. if you can't read it, where's the point?
@Reginald Bowls: Those machinists use calibrated MACHINES to get those tolerances. He hand filed that steel to .2 mm.
Now I realize why these movements are so expensive the repair. I have great respect for those who designed it, and those who can repair them.
Lovely restoration. My favorite moment occurs at 24:40 when the heart resumes beating, as this tells me a 'life' was again saved. Cheers.
As a mechanical engineer and as a mechanical watch fan with bad eyeside and getting worse and worse I loved watching this. This may sound crazy but it made me even a bit emotional....Thank you for sharing this sir! I liked the channel for some time now, but now I love this channel. Thank you again! Greetings from the Netherlands.
OMG, I thought I was watching a brain surgeon at work. Except, I suspect you showed more skill than an MD. It was both awe inspiring and intimidating watching you strip down and then actually knowing where every part went when you put it back together. I think George Daniels would have been impressed with your fabrication of the "jump spring", a point 2 MM part no less. I have been initiating the process of taking your course, but I never aspire to be able to display such sophisticated talent, but If I can just know how to strip down and reassemble a conventional three dial movement I'll be ecstatic with a feeling of accomplishment. Fixing a chronometer, rather than a chronograph, would be wholly sufficient to make me feel satisfied that the impossible had been achieved. I watched a video of George Daniels describing the process of constructing the coaxial escapement, and I was bewildered at how he could improve upon the design of something that was so pivotal, yet not really improved upon, since the golden age of of the enlightenment. After all, the clock was essentially the technological development that permitted the exploration of the world. Me thinks no small accomplishment. Anyway, thanks for blowing my mind. Doesn't happen that often anymore. I'm 76 and still counting. Glenn Miles - yukoner@gmail.com
Old school watchmaking takes real skill... its so good watching a real watchmaker repair and even make replacement parts
beautiful movement for a 70 year old watch, i'd have this movement over a new movement anyday
You never cease to amaze me, not just your skill & nohow but your patience. You love what you’re doing and it shows. Watching you work is relaxing and fulfilling.
His work on those hands, particularly the second hand, was fantastic.
The number of parts disassembled and reassembled, amazing! Would love a running commentary on parts, assemblies, and layers function, as you dismantle and reassembel. This would add considerably to an already marvelous presention. Thankyou!!
Rocket science feels not that complicated anymore... It's just beautiful.Restoring a piece of history in its finest form.I thank you ,kind sir , for sharing!
Oh my goodness. The amount of patience you had was unbelievable as you reproduced the minute jumper spring bar. This is beyond this world!!!
How on Earth do you manage to remember the position of all those items once the watch is broken down. Absolutely amazing.
Garfunkel Stiglitz maybe he shot an video of the disassambly. Don’t know 🤷🏻♂️
Not sure from this watch but there is a lot of documentation online. And if not you can make little drawings so you know where things go back.
this comes with experience but, systematic assembly/disassembly is the key... everyone has different method of organizing, but easiest would be, take a pic, print it enlarged a bit, maybe use some transparent double sided tapes to...would be a lot easier to sort things out if memory is not great...
No parts fit more than one place, I've disassembled and reassembled a NH36 movement and there was never any problem telling witch part goes where, every part go where they fit... The problem is the parts are freakin small and brittle, and my hands are quite large and crude, being a construction worker and hobby mechanic I'm not used to handling such tiny things..
Never have I been stressed out as when you were taking it apart! I had to watch it all...😅
This watch has so much character. I’m finishing my degree in mechanical engineering, and watches have just always fascinated me. I hope to be lucky enough to have good fortune with my career to be able to collect and restore watches like you do. This watch has so much character, it would become an instant favorite if I owned it! Looking forward to watching and learning from your channel. Thank you for quality content
Amazing restoration! Thank you for the peek over your shoulder. It was a privilege and a pleasure to see a true craftsman at work. Bringing that beautiful chronograph back to life was literally turning back the hands of time in the truest sense. The watchmakers of old were truly artists of unrivalled skill and talent. Be well.
I have watched your videos and lurked in silence for awhile... You are truly very good. The making of the part was exquisite... Well done Sir. I felt those hands were unfixable. You did a great job with that.... You're very good. I doubt these viewers appreciate how good you are....
From one watchmaker to another, it is so nice to see a watchmaker actually doing a job right, instead of watching all the hacks out there buggering up nice movements. Well done sir. 11/10
Really glad you kept the original dial, the patina gives the watch its historical authenticity from a sympathetic repair. As always, a delight see you practice your skills.
I really love that you are doing this. I absolutely enjoy learning about watch repairs and functions. Thank you for sharing your experience with everyone.
Another awesome detail video! After much T&C put into the rusty movements, can see how beautiful it is..... thanks for making this video.
Fascinating and relaxing to watch. I have dabbled in watch repair as a hobby and quickly discovered I have neither the temperament nor steadiness of hand to work on such delicate mechanisms. My hat is off to you, sir.
It's always a pleasure to watch a man that loves his job. Thanks for the wonderful tips i am just a beginner.
im in total awe... this rebuild was captivating. Its just amazing how deeply i fell in love with this watch over the past half hour. What a wonderful thing.
And here I was proud of myself learning how to take apart my iPhone 4 and put it back together again. Beer is on me if I ever meet you brother!
It's beautiful to see an old watches heart start beating again.
Excellent work mark, making watch parts is a real skill in itself!
Watches are works of art and design to an entirely different level.
Very enjoyable to watch! I learned a lot on this channel over the last two years and successfully restored a few time only vintage watches and even learned how to replace balance staffs but watching such a complex movement beeing restored I realise how much there is still to learn
Another old watch given a new lease of life and another great video. Thanks Mark!
So, what can i say. Nothing usual at all. Just half an hour of a titanic work with micromechanics. Man. You re awesome. Thanx for sharing you skils. And wish you always get a tic tac sound when you re done with next one mechanism.
Well I am just blown away!!, never seen so many springs n wheels!. I do like the original dial, good clean up mark. Beautiful watch brought back with such skill and experience , great job. Adrian 🍀🍀.
Like so many others who have commented, your watch repairing skills are phenomenal. I really like the vintage Heuer chronographs with their large minute and hour dials which were designed to be actually functional and not just a cosmetic feature used mainly for marketing purposes. Glad that this one came to you for repair. Love the videos and thanks for taking the effort to record your work. Looking forward to your next repair!
Utterly amazing work to remember where all the parts and screws go back!!!!!
Watching you straighten the handset was like watching a magician at work, superb skills.
I would wear that watch any day! your work is a masterpiece, I love it.
Absolutely wonderful highly skilled work done with extreme care, Great patience, and love thank you for sharing your Gift of Restoration to the Timeless.
its awesome how this dude fixes this watch in 35 minutes.
My my such craftsmanship. I’m new to this art of watchmaking and smiled when that balance set the watch into motion 👌🏾
Great video as always! It never ceases to amaze me how you take apart those minute components and put them back into their proper places without missing anything :) Your fabrication skills is equally amazing (nice tools, by the way). Such a lovely watch!
Wow...too much here to comment on everything...the hands, the spring...just unbelievable. True artistry and that watch is incredible. You got running like a chronometer. I'm throwing my micro screwdrivers away! What's the point of trying. I can't imagine ever being half as good as you are sir!
'enjoyed again'! Isn't that the wonderful point about restoration! Bravo you! Lovely piece of work.
My man needs to be manufacturing those springs! Full time!
simply WOW!! the detailed work!! looks like a surgery!! enjoyed every minute of this video.. great job..
So nice to watch,, nope, no pun, a professional work, it relaxes the mind and informs!
Thank you again for yet another enjoyable video. The fabrication of the new spring was fascinating! Great to see another run down watch repaired and serviced. It looks much better already, but I hope you manage to find a better dial for it too. Edit : glad to see the dial was replaced in a newer video.
That was so amazing thx love watching you perform your magic
A real master who can give a new life to an old old dead chrono. How i wish your workshop in H.K.
Wow! Turned out much better than it first appeared. I do not know how you remember all of the parts placement for the complications. Always great to watch.
Dont bother about the Dial, its looking great for its age And your work on this watch is realy stunning, amazing👍
Yes, leave the dial as is, it's wonderful.
It´s absolutely relaxing watch this videos. Layer after layer... Thanks for sharing!
I’ve done my fair share of watch repair, but you are definitely a league of your own. A degree of skill we strive to. P.s. I want all of your tools.
Gorgeous watch as is, that worn dial gives it more authentic, road worn character.
You amaze me remembering where it goes after stripping it down.....enjoyable video, cheers 👍🏼
... the beautiful music reminds me of a soundtrack from Mike Oldfield's - Songs of Distant Earth. That was one complicated caliber. Excellent video and thanks for sharing.
background music fits the video perfectly. Thanks for putting this up.
Your craftsmanship is absolutely mesmerizing !
If I didn't decide to be a stock trader and business man, I'd probably be a watchmaker. Such a beautiful and interesting job. I think I never was so focused watching a video on YT
Amazing. Brilliant. Engineering at its finest. Please keep the dial though - it's part of it's history.
Update: The Dial Was Changed - kzhead.info/sun/m8Ofd7KNf6KVY58/bejne.html whoops... I had a brain fart and said providence instead of provenance - twice!!! - my bad! Here we restore a very old vintage Heuer chronograph triple date mechanism with bent 4th wheel pivot, we make a new jumper spring and discus the awful condition of the dial. Sit back, relax and enjoy :)
Thank you. This was a brilliant repair, and you chose an excellent strap for it. Hope you find a nice NOS dial for it - mint, but perhaps still nicely aged. Where can I get one of those straps?
@@hoilst It looks to be a Hirsch liberty strap (they come in various shades of tan) and are great quality.
I’ve never been a fan of Heuer watches, but I love this one. Must have lost their way in later years. Elegant vs modernity crap.
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Watch Repair Channel so it cost more to overhaul than buy new?? I’m not sure about restorations anymore cost too much..
It’s second time that I watched this video completely with full enjoyment. Really nice 👍
So impressive what you're able to do and make is look so easy. Making that replacement spring was impressive.
oh man! this is so relaxing, like a Tahitian spa brain massage, and the music is a very nice choice too.
Thank you for this video. You give this Heuer a new life.
That was awesome to watch, I can't even build an IKEA wardrobe without being left with a bunch of screws at the end.
Ha ha ha 🤣 👍🏻🇩🇰
You are a master at your skill ..... Incredible to see such a lovely timepiece nurtured back to life !
Great repair again. Thank you for this video, relaxing to watch.
That case cleaned up nice, movement is gorgeous, nice choice on straps, but that dial 😱😂 I can't 🤣
Just love to see a watch coming back to life. Excellent :)
Incredibly interesting, a real insight and revelation, thank You!
Great work. My eyes were hurting even watching it through youtube. Can't imagine how you do it daily.
That's a really really nice watch/movement. It deserves a fully restored dial/face.
Sir, you are a true craftsman. I had to watch from beginning to end. Beautiful work.
That is a ridiculously accurate movment after being restored!
Thanks for including background music in this! I was drawn in to your channel from the 1960s Seiko watch, but the timelapse without any music was just a bit too much silence for my liking. This kind of quiet, chilled out background music is perfect I think.
Great video, loved to watch it! Since I have a watch with a Val. 72 calibre, it was interesting to see what's inside. So many little pieces! Also making the spring was very interesting.
I really like that. Frighteningly complex on the inside though! I agree that a tidier dial would be nice. Great save on bringing this one back from the dead!
It‘s nice to watch a craftsman at work and actually see something I‘d feel comfortable doing as well, even though I had to watch until 31:52 for it.
Omule esti genial,sa te bagi la o asemenea masina si sa faci si piesa aia,tot respectul,un ceasornicar desavirsit
cant believe a 44" watch got these many moving parts. precision work is needed here, soft hands, focused and careful work. you restored beautify. watch making is a talent. Future might not be there for these old time dial as smart watches (apple iwatch series 5 etc) might take over the market ? reckon not. watches were challenged when Japanese and Chinese brands hit the market, in the 60s but swiss watch makers retained the class and niche market existed for watches. wonder how many more years this will go.
That came out great - I like the patina the face has after you cleaned it.
As an artist, I understand the passion and the hours invested in a project well done. Love your videos!
Amazing job! So many pieces! What a craftsmanship! You're an artist!
As always, it's been a pleasure watching you work!! :)
Its enjoyable watching an artist work. Great job. That is a beautiful watch, flaws with the face, and all
Pure joy watching you work. Thanks
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your craft with us.
Absolutely incredible work I just adore losing time wotching your craftsman hands.
Nothing stops you 🙂 brilliant restoration thanks very much for sharing 👍🏻
Wonderful video. The mind boggles at the way it was made and put together again. The music was very soothing.
Sir, you are a master. The result was absolutely insane..... I'd buy it
Man. You are amazing. When I tear apart an iphone to fix it, I hardly remember all the screws . Thats way complicated process
man man what a skills, nicely done and thanks for sharing