Repair job on an 1881 Waltham model 1877 18 sized American Antique Pocket Watch. The watch was purchased on auction and doesn't work.

Contact info: [email protected]

Many of my tools I use are affordable. If you're interested in getting started with watch repair and would like to use what I use, I've included some links below. I earn a small commission from Amazon if purchases are made using these links.

Useful Texts:
Watch Repairer's Manual: https://amzn.to/3knrwdG
Watchmaker's Lathe: https://amzn.to/3D02WGb

Tools:
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Movement Holder (wrist watches): https://amzn.to/3JeG2iv
Ceramic Tipped Tweezers: https://amzn.to/3QP1qMH
Finger cots: https://amzn.to/3CXbXzJ
Micrometer: https://amzn.to/3QNGN3C and Stand: https://amzn.to/3iIyF86
Rodico: https://amzn.to/3kr5RBb
Tweezers: https://amzn.to/3GNFEVi
10X Loupe: https://amzn.to/3iLfome
Levers: https://amzn.to/3XB4RZG
Demagnetizer: https://amzn.to/3ZINUhS
Screwdrivers: https://amzn.to/3Xr7gqo

Cleaning:
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Ultrasonic: https://amzn.to/3wcO7wg
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Lubrication:
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Buffing and Polishing:
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Polishing Compound: https://amzn.to/3QQ1r33

Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Disassembly
3:11 Safety Pinion
3:34 Disassembly Cond
4:05 Fixing the Balance
10:32 Reassembly
14:41 Polishing the Case
17:24 Final Steps

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