Watch Repair

How to fit a new Rolex crown and case tube to a Rolex watch. Watch repair quick and easy guide!

How to change a crown or winder and case tube on a Rolex watch. Watch how I show how to change and replace them both. The Rolex I'm working....

Watch Repair Shop Software: Full Demo (Watchmaker App)

One watch from the counter to the invoice. I take a Submariner in, write the estimate from the price book, track what's waiting on parts, ap...

PUTTING Rotary watch mainspring barrel TOGETHER

Watch as I handle the delicate process of installing a watch mainspring barrel into a rotary movement. This operation requires steady hands....

Vintage Omega Speedmaster Calibre 861 Movement Assembly | With Part Numbers in 4K

https://watchbreaker.com/omega-861-parts Practise this service on screen, in Omega's own order, with every part number: https://watchbreaker...

I Built My Perfect Watchmaking Bench For $1,280

For the last year I've been building watches on a 36 inch sewing table. Not enough space, no storage, and a top that wobbled every time I to...

How China's $82 Watch Movements Are Breaking a 25 Billion-A-Year Monopoly

One parts distributor. Same day. A Swiss ETA 2824-2 for $276.79, and a Chinese ST2130 for $82. Movement databases describe the second as an....

How to Disassemble a Key Wind Pocket Watch Barrel and Bridge

Watch step-by-step how to safely disassemble the mainspring barrel and fragile bridge on an antique key wind pocket watch to replace mainspr...

Best Watchmaker Bench Mat? Bergeon vs Horotec vs Cheap Mats

Which watchmaker bench mat actually deserves a place on your bench? We put five very different surfaces through a series of real-world tests...

I Knew This Seiko Monaco Was Going to Be a Challenge... But Then It Got Worse!

In this restoration, I take on a Seiko 7016-5011, better known as the Seiko Monaco, and quickly find out that this watch has a lot more goin...

When To Worry About Beat Error & When Not To

Beat error isn’t as big of a problem, as many would like to think. In this video, I'm going to show you when to leave it alone and when to f...

Pocket Watch Winding Stem and Sleeve Explained #watchmaking #diy

My first pocket watch project, and I have a problem! The winding position won't engage. This video explores how to make that adjustment to t...

The Evolution of the K&D Staking Set | How Watchmakers’ Favorite Tool Evolved

If you’ve watched my recent videos on the K&D Inverto staking set, you may be wondering where it fits into the broader history of watchmaker...

Learning Watch Repair: Cleaning Every Part by Hand

In Part 2 of this watch service series, I clean every component of a mechanical watch movement by hand in preparation for reassembly. After....

Skill Building: Regulating a NH34

If your NH movement is still running fast after adjusting the regulator arm, the Etachron pins are the problem — not the arm. This video cov...

How I Cleaned My First Watch Movement — By Hand, No Ultrasonic

How to clean a watch movement by hand for beginners (no ultrasonic) I cleaned an entire watch movement by hand — with nothing but a glass ja...

3 Things 99% of Beginners Don't Know

If you've been nudging the regulator and your watch still isn't running right, you're missing something. Before you touch anything, there ar...

Faulty Quartz Watch: Replace the Movement or Just the Coil?

Hi everyone! In today's video, I take a look at a faulty Casio watch with a VX3J movement. After an unsuccessful battery replacement by some...

Is Your Quartz Watch Dead... or Just the Battery? Biaozhun QD20 Tester Review

If your quartz watch has stopped, is it dead… or just the battery? This simple tester gives you the answer in seconds. In this video, I use....

Your Demagnetizer Isn’t Working (Here’s Why) — Cheap vs Vintage vs Modern

Your demagnetizer might not be working—and you probably don’t even know it. I tested cheap, vintage, and modern tools to find out what actua...

The Three Levels of Watch Repair

Most watch repair problems aren't skill problems — they're parts problems. But once the parts run out, skill is all you have left. In this v...

TroubleShooting Non-Running Watches- Beginners Guide

Got a movement on your bench that just won't run? Stop poking around hoping something jumps out. Well there's a better way. In this video, I...

Watchmakers Bench Setup and Tour

I talk about setting up a Watchmaker or watch repair bench and give a whirlwind tour of my setup, tools, storage and equipment. Join Watch o...

Avoid Ordering the Wrong Watch Crystals for Beginners

In this video I give my number one tip on ordering the correct acrylic watch crystals. *****************************************************...

Quartz Watch Movement Replacement (Step-by-Step)

Quartz Ronda 705 Swiss Movement Replacement (Step-by-Step) Watch Specifications – Olympic Tank Dress Watch (Model A643) Brand / Model: Olymp...

How a Timegrapher Works (Beginner Guide) | Amplitude, Beat Error, VPH Explained

If you're new to mechanical watches, a timegrapher can look confusing. Numbers, graphs, ticking sounds, and terms like amplitude, beat error...

I Bought The CHEAPEST Watch Parts Cleaning Machine On Alibaba... Is It Worth it?

TO BE CLEAR: This is the cheapest enclosed AUTOMATED cleaning machine money can buy at this current time, and all I have to say so far is it...

How to Use the Basic Watchmaker's Tools Tutorial | Jorest Watch Repair Tool Kit Review

Let's have a look at the Jorest Basic Watch Repair Tool Kit! I will also show you how to use all the watchmaker's tools! JOREST Watch Repair...

Citizen Tsuyosa Movement (Miyota 8210) Removal & Reinstallation | The Watch Bench

In this video, I remove and reinstall the Miyota 8210 automatic movement from a Citizen Tsuyosa. This is part of my ongoing watchmaking jour...

(ASMR) Master Watchmaker Fully Restores ‘Paul Newman’ Rolex Daytona | Satisfying Sounds

Join master watchmaker, Wilson Masache of Grand Central Watch, as we sit in on a full watch repair from start to finish. Complete with the s...

Learning the Craft of Watch Dial Enamelling | The Repair Shop on the Road

In Prestwick Dom learns the intricate and precise craft of watch dial enamelling from an enameller who works for an international watchmaker...

How To Clean Watch Parts Without A Cleaning Machine

In this video, I completely strip down and manually clean a vintage Seiko 5 mechanical movement by hand. No cleaning machine, no shortcuts —...

Best Beginner Eventronic Watch Repair Tool Kit & How to Use them! Beginner's Guide to Watch Repair

Let's have a look at the Basic Watch Repair Tool Kit! I will be unboxing the watch tool kit and showing you how to use each tool! Watch Repa...

Installing a Hairspring on a Balance Wheel Using a Staking Set | Watch Repair Basics

In this video, I walk through installing a hairspring onto a balance wheel using a staking set. This is a fundamental but high risk operatio...

Weishi No. 1000 Timegrapher Explained in 10 Minutes | Rate, Amplitude, Beat Error, Lift Angle

In this 10 minute video, I break down how to read and use the Weishi No. 1000 timegrapher without overcomplicating it. We cover the four thi...

How to Restore your Omega Seamaster's Brushed Factory Finish

✨ Restore Your Watch Finish! Refinishing & Scratch Removal Guide ⌚ In today's video, we're showing you how to use Refinishing Pads to restor...

I found a $5 quartz in a solid gold Vacheron Constantin

My uncle sent me his solid gold Vacheron Constantin for a simple service, but when I opened the case back, I found a nightmare: a $5 quartz....

DIY Apple Watch Series 6 Battery Swap | Step-by-Step Tutorial

If your Apple Watch battery fails, there's no need to buy a new one. This video provides a simple, four-step guide on how to replace battery...

(cheap) Watchmaking Workbench Upgrade! | New Gear for a New Year

Thank you all for a wonderful 2025, and I'm looking forward to lots of TIME together in 2026! 😄 Mike #watchrepair #diy #watchwithmike

The Watch Repair Tools I Use Every Day | Vintage Mechanical Bench Setup

In this video, I walk through the core watchmaking tools I personally use at my bench. These are not every tool in existence and this is not...

WATCH! How to fit a balance staff - Simple easy step by step guide. #watchrepair

Let me show you how to fit a new balance staff. This easy guide should take the stress from fitting a new balance staff. A complete "how to"...

The Mechanics of the Swiss Lever Escapement

shop vintage watches 👉 https://thewatchpreserve.com/ In this video we take a closer look at the Swiss lever escapement, the system that def...

Custom watchmakers bench: Testing out some new settings

I have updated my desk setup by building out a custom desk, this means i dont have to setup and tear down my setup every time i want to work...

Guess Watch Battery Replacement | 377/AG4 Battery Type & Snap Off Watch Back

This is how to replace the battery on a Guess quartz watch. This battery replacement tutorial will work for many other Guess watch models! V...

Grobet Watchmaker’s Workbench assembly

Assembling a Watchmaker’s workbench from Grobet purchased through esslinger with Full length sides and back 15 drawers Dimensions: 39" W x 2...

Replacing the Balance Staff – Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch Repair 4k

In this video 4k, I show you step by step how to replace the balance staff on an Elgin Grade 291 pocket watch with a broken pivot. From remo...

How to remove Scratches from your Watch: Tutorial on using Cape Cod Polishing Cloths

Bring your old watch back to life! Learn how to easily polish out light scratches and restore the mirror-like shine to your polished watch c...

How I Restored My Staking Set (A Watchmakers Tool)

I got a staking set that turned out to be in rough shape! With some advice from some very experienced people, I managed to get it in good co...

How I Replace a Broken Acrylic Watch Crystal On a Hamilton Pocket Watch Case - Watch Crystal Repair