An Easy Way To Increase Amplitude

We are always chasing amplitude in vintage watch repair. Today I am going to show you an easy way to increase amplitude in a vintage watch movement.

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[MyRetroWatches]

Good tip. I’ve been using these for a long time, few occasions in videos too.
Find them better with the holder you can use for the polish.

[jergarmar]

So timely. I was literally researching those lathe polishing things, and the alternatives. Thanks so much again!

[ColonelJGHyde]

Excellent tip the timing you posted the vid is exactly what i needed.

Thanks you're the man!!!

[johnvaluk]

Thanks Alex. Have been doing this about a year now. Thanks for tip about avoiding the other colors/grits. Another great piece of advice

[MexicoBeachFloridaLiving]

Alex, Thanks for another quality process. Amplitude is always an issue that I chase, but fear to go to far—this will help.

[steveuk]

Just tried this and it worked. I was working on a Seiko 11 women's movement. DU was showing 310 degrees and DD only 265. Couldn't see any issues under the microscope but decided to use the super fine pin polisher that I had recently bought after watching this video. Gave the polisher about 10 turns back and forward. Cleaned the pivot with rodico and tried again. Now I was seeing 300 degrees DD. Absolutely Amazing. Thank you.

[Corvette]

I’m 100% new to this and ordered the green pin polishers and holder. OMG! Amplitude took a huge leap forward! Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge ❤

[TimTellsTime]

As always you are a wealth of knowledge. Doing this has been part of my normal pre cleaning routine for all the pivots. Absolutely makes a difference. 😎

[walther]

Great stuff here as usual. I was lucky enough to catch Alex before he retired from watchmaking and repair and he overhauled and repaired my Seiko John Player Special. The watch runs amazingly well!! Thanks Alex for the post!!

[durantpierre]

Encore une astuce précieuse à moindre coût 😊merci beaucoup Alex !

[iuevubc]

Alex you are truly the Man!!! Much thanks for the insight and inspiration.

[HandsofTime]

Thank you for this tip. Good substitute for jacot tool

[babayaga]

So simple, So genius, I'm ordering a set of these, so many times I could have used these in past restorations.

[k-ozdragon]

This is awesome, I had no clue polishing media like this existed. Just ordered some. I could see this working great to get dried lubricant off of the pivots. I had wondered if I was getting all of the debris off, as I often had to scrub the cap jewels with my pegwood to remove old caked on oils. Using this will allow me to know the pivots are clean and polished.

[amphibiousone]

Thanks Alex, always these little bits, to make us better technicians and watchmakers. Keep'em coming Boss. Good Fortunes, Great Successes and Many Blessings 🫡🤝

[StephanJPPL]

Alex, thanks for the tips, Will order right away 🏃

[felizuleta]

Omg what a secret, thanks for sharing Alex! Wow

[rehajm]

Yes I do occasionally find that stubborn movement that keeps a persistent low amplitude after all the checks and tricks. I have these polishers I’ve used almost exclusively for train wheel pivots but will definitely add the balance to the repertoire. Thanks!

[yesterdayschild]

Thanks, Alex another informative video. I found this stuff a few months ago and usually stick it in a pin vice for greater control. I use the stuff on all the wheel train before going in the cleaner. I was a bit at hesitant at first, as a beginner, thinking I would break a pivot but soon got over that fear 🙂

[tigtig]

Thats pretty cool! I usually work on verge watches and am not a fan of using the jacot lathe for them. This may be perfect. Thanks!