Repair and Regulation of Moshe's Wittnauer All-Proof M50

One of my Journeyman level Patrons asked me to take a look at one of his most cherished watches a Wittnauer All-Proof.
In this video , I show part of the service to the watch as well as how I went about adjusting and regulating the rate .

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[moshekatzburg]

I am Moshe, the owner of the repaired Wittnauer M50 watch shown in this video. I stumbled upon "Watch Repair Tutorials" a few months ago, looking to repair my prized Wittnauer, which had a broken main spring. I watched a few of Alex's video's and was struck by his incredible knowledge, various terms, parts I never heard of and logical explanations of each step. It was a throw-back to my best teachers that I still remember after 50 years. It brought back that joy of learning something new, fascinating little mechanical "wonder machine" and the challenge and satisfaction of fixing that broken gizmo. Alex, thank you for fixing mine. Bravo !

[carlosgomis]

The way you render us your cognition in watch repair is amazing. Thank you again for your tips and explanations. I am really thankfull Alex.

[rossjackson]

Beyond my skill level, but not my comprehension due to your teaching. So enjoyable. Thank you Alex.

[GentlemensWatchServices]

Great video, a lot of gold dust info. Two groups in watchmaking, those who regret damaging a dial and those who’ve not tried cleaning a dial yet.

[LenHere]

I just found your channel and I'm digging in to your back catalog. I filled my amazon cart with watchmaking tools with the intention of starting watch repairs. You are an excellent teacher, I think I will learn a LOT from your content. All the best to you!!

[kswaminathan]

Thank you, Alex Sir, for this very, very informative video. How to fix the main spring looking at the direction of the arbor was really a puzzle solved, at least for me. Looking forward to more such educational videos.

[hambros]

Solid gold instruction! Valuable experience shared here!

[ElderPinto]

thank you i learn so much from this channel thank you!!!

[MyRetroWatches]

I’ve never seen the terminology mean much on position.
My aim is to get good enough tolerance across all positions so does not matter which is really crown up.
Equally I am a lefty so wear my watch in my right so in theory crown is always up for me!
Nice video again Alex. Thanks

[johnvaluk]

Thank you Alex. The wealth of information you provide is amazing. And the manner in which way you explain and why is so helpful in understanding. Thanks again

[barissara]

Always a pleasure watching the Master. So inspiring 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[bolgerguide]

I'm late for this one. Had a busy week with low amplitude lol. Another great video Alex!

[hugeshows]

With the crystal lift, check the condition of the O-ring inside it. Its purpose is to open the jaws evenly, and if you have jaws that don't line up it's likely the O-ring is weak or damaged. I really like your channel, I'm learning a LOT! I have entire cabinets of parts and crystals for vintage wrist and pocket watches. Feel free to hit me up for oddball parts!

[wioras]

Great video, thank you. I had some watches with broken mainsprings, replacing them was fun. What I found challenging were click springs flying away… 😅

[ibrahimsayed]

Your videos are extremely informative. Please make a playlist on quartz watch repair too.

[boydsargeant]

That was awesome Alex! I need to start putting some of this in to practice on good condition movements. I’ve had some nightmares recently with quite worn watches. I have just picked up an omega 601 cal. Which I’m hoping for better from.

[mikebruegger]

Nice technical stuff. Most will shy away from. Good information to those who listen...

[MagicTheKrakening]

new to watches and just joined the Journeyman Watchmaker Course. Hope to learn a lot from the courses, i have a pile of watches that are currently not working that I'm eager to get ticking again!

[andresgutierrez]

Thanks friend Alex for sharing. Greetings from Santander.🙋🏻

[AICD]

Very informative video. I have been doing this for a year now and have used your classes and a few other folks as well. I often wondered why a few of the vintage rebuilds no matter what sit around 200 amplitude yet keep fairly accurate time within 30 sec a day or so. I just figured that was all I could do with my abilities currently. Also, and I apologize if you already went over this, could you go over how to measure and determine mainsprings when ordering. Specially vintage where NOS may not be available?

Thank you!