Elgintime Vintage Horological: Video

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A Typical Triple-Hinge Case, Video

Here's a brief overview of a typical type of 16 size American pocketwatch case, and lever-set watch movement.

"Le Rêve de l’horloger" by Georges Méliès

The Clockmaker’s Dream, 1904...

Horological Videos

I just added several good items to my links to horological videos, from this list. Looking for something to "watch"? Check out my Collection here!

The Road Through Britain: Roger W. Smith

Master watchmaker Roger Smith on watchmaking on the Isle of Man...

Open face vs Hunter

What are the differences between open face and hunting movement and cases?

A Nice Escapement Animation

Take a look at this nicely done animation for a great explanation of some complexities in an unusual pocketwatch!

http://redfernanimation.com/

Find more horological and related videos here.

Anthony Bourdain on RGM Watches

It's Here!

This arrived today, all the way from Amazon UK!

I'm really looking forward to this. It's only available from the UK Amazon site.

The documentary, The Watchmaker's Apprentice, is the inspirational story of how George Daniels rose from poverty to become the most important watchmaker in modern times, and how Roger Smith embarked on an obsessive, seven-year quest just to become his apprentice.

George Daniels was likely the greatest horologist in the world before his death in 2011 and regarded as the best watch maker in 250 years some watches now sell for over a million pounds.

An 18 Size Elgin, Before and After

Here is a another video made by a customer showing their watch. This is older, but I don't think I posted it here at the time. Enjoy!

Vintage Machinery, and Pocketwatches

+Keith Rucker has some nice videos up about vintage machine tools and his various projects. It's interesting stuff, worth checking out.

But I especially like this video. At about 24:00 he shows off his pocketwatches.

How a Mechanical Watch Works

This short video is as clear and concise overview of a mechanical watch as I have ever seen.

Jewels

I am surprised I have never seen this video before! This short war-era film, made by The Elgin Watch Company, describes the manufacture of jeweled bearings for watches.

New Roger Smith Videos

Roger Smith has uploaded a new series on engine turning, starting with the rose engine. It is worth pointing out that there are very few people in the world that can operate the rose engine.

This is part one of five.

This is the first part of a series of four on the straight line engine.

And one on hand engraving...

A Nice Watchmaking Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuqnJJJYkWQ&feature=youtu.be

Great stuff... It sure would be nice to have that kind of shop equipment.

Video of a 16 Size Elgin Pocketwatch

Found on youtube, enjoy...

Antikythera

Image by orngejuglr via Flickrhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eUibFQKJqI

Take a look at this remarkable demonstration of a model of the Antikythera mechanism, the earliest known (150–100 BC) device for calculating the positions of known astrological bodies. It is a mechanical computer of astounding complexity.

Do you have a vintage watch to be serviced?

Maybe I can help. Take a look here for information - specializing in Elgin, Hamilton, Waltham and other antique American makes.

http://www.elgintime.com

Elgin National
American Waltham
Rockford
Hamilton
New York Standard
Illinois Watch Company
Hampden
And Others

Jeff,
I received my grandfather's watch which you restored for me yesterday. It is gratifying to see this watch in action after many years. It has probably not been working since 1912.
R. Z.

Hi Jeff!
Thank you so much! My watch looks great! The CD is great too…again,
Thanks so much,
Anna

Hey jeff. I got the watch safe and sound and the cd today. The watch looks better than I had anticipated. Another good job again.
Steve

Thanks Jeff, I am so happy I found you for repairs on my watches.
A. T.

Hello Jeff
The watch came today works great, it`s neat to hear it run. I wonder how long its been since it ran, my great grandfather who owned the watch died in 1925. I want thank you for bringing it back to life
J. S.

Dear Jeff,
My Elgin pocket watch arrived today. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. My family will treasure it.
D. L.

Jeff,
Just a quick note to let you know the watch is back home. It is an absolute joy to see and hear it run again after all these years. It was extremely emotional for me. I remember playing with it as a small boy, and never known it to work. My father would be very proud and humbled to know it was working again. I'm sure he knows. Thank you.
S. Welsh

Jeff,
Watches look fantastic, run great. I can see why you're in high demand, you're a class act. You provide detail historical summary and preliminary review of watch prior to work, fair estimate, provide post work summary, along with high res images of watches to boot. Thanks again and will certainly share your name around.
Thanks!
D. H.

Jeff,
I received the watches today and must say I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you so much. It was wonderful to wind them up and here them tic again.
G. M.

I'm very pleased with the outcome and want to thank you for a job well done. The watch looks and runs great, and the hands you replaced are very much more in keeping with an Elgin watch of this time period.
As you might imagine, to send such a precious family heirloom all the way across the country to someone who I really didn't know, or know anything about, took a lot of faith and courage. You really measured up to my expectations.
Thanks and best wishes,
B. H.

Good Morning Jeff
I got the watch back and I'm thrilled! I really appreciate your professionalism and workmanship. It's really nice to have the watch back in working order! Especially since the local repair indicated that it couldn't be fixed! Thanks so much for everything. I'll certainly be back in touch when it needs maintenance.
M. H.

Hi Jeff –
I just received the watch you repaired for me. It’s absolutely fantastic! Thanks so much for your excellent service.
A. C.

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