$20 Accessory Will Make You a Better Watchmaker #watchrepair

Up your watchmaking game with this $20 accessory!

This video shows an innovative approach to using a rechargeable video light as an illuminated work surface to inspect parts for watch repair, and watch photography. Good lighting is a MUST for all watchmakers, and this inexpensive LED light is an easy solution for back-illumination on all kinds of watch parts…and more!

00:00 Introduction
00:22 My studio lighting setup
01:13 This $20 LED video light is PERFECT for watch repair!
01:36 Inspecting jewels under the microscope with back lighting
02:31 Why I like this light...
03:23 Using the LED light for recording video with 'fill lighting'
03:36 You NEED this light!
03:49 Comparison without & with the back light
04:05 Bonus uses for this LED light...
04:47 Conclusion - watch 'til the end!

#watchrepair #watchmaking #watchwithmike

[mrmagoo.]

Good idea.. Thanks for the heads up!.😊

[csspinner]

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing. That product is perfect for watchmaking

[WeekendWatchRepair]

Excellent tip on the lighting. I placed an order for one. Thank you.

[johanvandersandt]

I agree, lighting is critical regardless of the hobby. Great idea! Hope you have a great weekend Mike!

[DAWesome_]

I thank the algorithmic gods for ahowing me your video. This is just what I needed before I pull apart my first movement!

[tryura]

Useful tool, I use a similar photo light lubricating the jewels on pallet fork, it helps immensely.

[michaelpolyakov]

Thank you for great suggestion. Just got the light and it does make a difference.

[Js]

Thanks for the information. I shall purchase one of these. I have a linkMicro digital scope, and I too have a ring led above it, as the stalks that come with it are useless. One of my grips has always been the lack of lighting under the part. I hope to upgrade to the tri-scope one day soon.

[WatchRestorationCottage]

This is a great suggestion Mike. Thanks to you and Dayton!

[philipbrailey]

Thank you so much. I will definitely buy one.

[artistkirills]

Hi, Mike! This light is simply great, considering the fact it has adjustable light temperature. I paid attention to it when you were using it in your video about the newly purchased clock. A couple of month ago I realized that I couldn't properly inspect jewels for faults and cleanliness after rinsing and bought a $2 flat flashlight powered by 2 AAA batteries. Back then I didn't have a microscope and the light was far too intense for the eyes (even though it has two grades of intensity). I put it into a self-made plastic container with matte polished surfaces to reduce brightness. It made it suitable for using with a 10x watch loupe. Things got much better. And after I had purchased a microscope, the whole new macro-world of jewels and capillary effects turned into a stunning discovery, which fascinates me day by day. Rinsing the jewels has become much more efficient and effective, which yields better results in the amplitude etc. I am using the same flashlight for the microscope. There is only one disadvantage, namely flickering which is invisible to the naked eye but is registered by the microscope sensor when I am filming the process. The strobe effect is noticeable at some modes, not permanently. Having a backlight for watchmaking is vital. Thanks for sharing your experience! Another great video of yours gets n+1 likes😊

[NaNByZero]

Yes, I use similar lights for photography and they are very versatile and useful. And. . . Yes, as you mentioned already, inexpensive. 🕐⚙️🍸

[mltrymn]

Thanks Mike! This is exactly what I was looking for!

[yesterdayschild]

Thanks, Mike I have one on the van so should be arriving any minute now :-)

[fstanovich]

Thanks mike just what I have been looking for. Perfect

[ElderPinto]

i got the lamp Mike thanks mike its great lamp use it on the camping to lol and i see my cracked jewels ps thanks Dayton !

[alltoy]

Mike, this is a very neat tool, and I purchased one. However I discovered that the back of the unit is magnetic. Need to be careful around mechanical watches...

[trackyourcar]

Great recommendation, Mike! Thanks.
Any concerns about the magnet on the back when working with watch parts??

[frankroden]

Mike I have a question ..I have a Marlboro pocket watch...I can't find any service manuals online...Can you give me any suggestions. Thanks enjoy all your videos !!

[bsofiane]

👋Hi, just a suggestion Can you make a 📹 how to clean/restore safely a dial❔❔...thank you