How to Clean Watch Parts Without A Machine-Watch Repair Lesson #8

Watch cleaning machines are expensive and not everyone has the budget to buy one. In Watch repair cleaning the parts is one of the most important steps in the Service process
In todays watch repair Video we are going to talk about the importance of not only cleaning your watch parts by cleaning them so they a residue free.
I will go over the supplies needed, the pre cleaning process and the final clean process.
Thanks for watching.
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[EricBishard]

This video is legendary. The pictures from the guy that built his own tool is so cool.

[WatchmakerErik]

Alex,

Thank you for this video series. I am in the aftermath of a great reset in my life and I am throwing everything at becoming a watchmaker. Your videos combine my love of watchmaking and mechanics with another love of mine: doing things the right way as inexpensively as possible. You are the Chrisfix of the watch world showing us starting out where to save and exactly what we need to do the job. I love it. I have a considerable chunk of cash to throw at Watchmaking and a small machine shop (for making cases and dials 😀) but every dollar I save lets me get a better cutter or more stock or more supplies, or old watches and clocks to fix! So thank you!

[So.Stephen]

I am loving these no nonsense explanations. Thank you sir, great job as always.

[rickhufnagel]

You are a master of ingenuity sir! When you busted out the drill I was dying. I gotta give this a shot.

Thanks for the great videos.

[lilac]

I strongly agree with everyone else. These videos are extremely helpful and I cannot thank you enough. I've done alot of research so far, and I mean alot, but your channel is one of the best sources I have found.

[Bob-xcus]

Great video. This is a big help as I am about to do a service on my first watch. A 1912 Omega 0.900 silver railroad watch that belonged to my grandfather. This is exactly the kind of information I have been looking for. Thank you so much for sharing.
Plenty of videos on YouTube from professional watch makers with all the equipment but your information will help people like me get started off on the right foot without a huge investment. I think a pocket watch is a good place to start as the parts are larger and less intimidating.

[greggschwabauer]

Finally, I have an idea of how to clean camera and shutter parts!

[mattcushing]

A video on how you set up your workspace would be awesome

[jergarmar]

Got my first set of parts cleaned! Thanks for the tips. And the Liquinox you recommended elsewhere sure seemed to rinse off MUCH easier than like Dawn soap or whatever.

But wow, after the cleaning, it was really obvious how poor my pre-cleaning was! Need to improve that next time.

[sfranklin]

First things first. I worked in a watch, clock repair shop in the mid 70 ' s as a teen. For four years I trained under one of the best watchmakers in town. I still have some basic tools. I'm soon going to be at retardment age. I mean retirement. I'm going to start working on watches again as a hobby. They say great minds think alike. Your cleaning equipment is exactly the same way I want to set up mine. Cleaning watches is very important, yet not quite rocket science. You have a new viewer, follower as of this video. Thank you. Looking forward to more. No pressure.

[dianeruiz]

Hi! Diane from Florida here! I love your videos I’m learning so much! I love the spinning basket. You are such a McGyver. 🥰❤️🥰 OK I just really aged myself, but I don’t care Im happy 😃

[tylerwebster]

I'm a huge fan of how straight forward this is. Nice to see a video where someone talks like a real person.

[KurtSelf]

Absolutely the details I am looking for... just starting out to clean my own watches, low-volume, and can't justify machines, etc, yet. THX for doing this video!

[toegunn]

I was about to buy a $200 Lab stirrer to run at 1/10 it's potential speed and not even be able to reverse the spin. I already have a drill and some J-B Weld. Going to try without the copper wire so I can sand it down to look pretty.

[mikesmusicden]

Very helpful video - than you for taking the time to make it!

[kermitefrog]

The baskets were genius. I am just starting to learn the skills for working on watches since I want to work on some old wrist watches and pocket watches.

[TomAdelstein]

Been collecting since 1980's, went to watch school in 2011. Sold two watch cleaning machines. Prefer hand cleaning. Your method surprised me in a good way. on the novel approach especially with regard to making a spinning backet. Many thanks.

[heavyglassglass]

Why did I not find your videos when I started getting into watch repair a few years ago? Thank you for your (watch) service

[paulschumacker]

This video, like all your others, contains a wealth of information. First, many thanks for the hexane suggestion. The mixed hexane solution is cheap, it evaporates quickly and it’s a great grease solvent. I use it as a final rinse. Second, the spinning basket is another great idea. I use jars with a low-power ultrasonic cleaner with L&R for washes. My basket has a wire handle. I put an electrical spring clip in the chuck of a drill and it’s great for spinning off cleaners before the next bath. Most importantly, you’ve taught us the importance of a thorough clean. I was pretty good before, but now I understand tat I need to take it to another level. Finally, I stay away from IPA for the pallet fork and the balance because it dissolves the shellac holding the jewels in place.

[_Ka-Bar_]

You don't find this kind of knowledge throve often...Thank you sir.