Pocket Watch Repair: This is a staking tool watch repair video where I tighten the loose roller table on a rare Elgin "Father Time" Railroad grade Pocket watch originally made in 1911. I built this watch from parts I ordered on ebay (but that's another video!)
This video goes into detail on how to use the staking tool set to tighten the roller table on the pocket watch balance staff
You might consider this a pocket watch repair tutorial, using the staking set watch repair tools and staking set instructions.
This pocket watch repair/restoration video (and channel) is intended for the hobbyist, the beginner or intermediate watch repair enthusiast! The watch repair tools you use are important to get the job done and not harm the pocket watch. This video uses a staking set and some instructions on how to use it correctly for pocket watch repair.
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00:00 Intro
00:22 Rare Father Time Elgin Pocket Watch Size 18 grade 389, 21 Jewel made in 1911
01:12 Gold Hairspring Special Order (Rust resistant)
02:05 Controlled let down the Mainspring (so no pocket watch damage)
03:03 How to remove the movement from the pocket watch case
03:14 Removing the case screws
03:53 Moving the Watch Hands out of the way to prevent damage to the Pocket Watch hands
04:38 Movement Holder
04:45 How to identify Balance problem on your Pocket Watch
05:13 Roller Table shifting on the balance (loose)
05:21 How to take the balance off and many cautions
05:43 How to take the Pocket Watch balance apart carefully
06:11 Removing the Hairspring of the Pocket Watch and cautions
06:45 How to keep from losing Pocket Watch parts
12:10 Four Indentations that make a burr