My father, now passed away, gave me a Longines watch he received for 25 years service. It is not running and I should get it cleaned and repaired. Watching repairs on this brand makes me appreciate the detail that went into them. Great video!
Great restoration. I greatly prefer seeing them brought back to their original condition as much as possible. Not into the relic/patina nonsense. So, beautiful job. The dial came back great. I'd live to see that being done.
@@alerojas2952 Which is more uncouth? Expressing an opinion that someone might disagree with, or offering up an ad hominem jab as a way to disagree with someone's opinion?
Having a good watchmaker is essential for a collector or speculator. I picked up a Speedy Moon chronograph at a yard sale for $50, and it was running well but it had a ding in the bezel. Because Omega used slightly different bezels over the years, we couldn’t source a replacement. My mechanic removed the bezel from the watch, and the insert from the bezel. He had his metal guy fill in the steel, remove the excess by laser and refit the original insert. It is now impossible to see where the flaw had been. He’s pulled off some things that might’ve been described as impossible, so he is truly an irreplaceable asset . . .
I cannot believe you were able to salvage that crystal. It’s not perfect but it’s original and I think that makes it cooler plus saves some bucks. Old things new! TY
Very impressive clean and restoration. I love the simple elegance of the watch - it's similar to my 1954 Omega (266 movement), which is one of my favourite designs. You can't beat some vintage designs and this video proves my point.
I'm a huge fan of premium time-only movements like these. I've started collecting Omega Seaamaster watches with the 30-T2 based movements like yours. Most of mine are Cal. 286, but they are all very similar and real workhorse movements that you can service yourself quite easily once you've done a few. Great choice!
Agreed. Longines is such an underrated watch maker, they don’t get the love and attention that some of the big boys do. But their designs back to the 40s and 50s are among the most beautiful of all the Swiss watchmakers.
I have a longines that I bought from a watch smith for $40 in Brazil. It’s been sitting for a year and I have yet to build the courage to start restoring it
Brilliant restoration - thank you for taking the time to put it together. Would you be prepared to share with us who you sent the dial to for painting? I have an old ladies watch and the face is in a poor state - I’d be interested in getting it painted. Many thanks 👍
Nice job on that case. Years ago I had a gold filled Universal Geneve bumper with a broken turtle lug. I sent it out to be repaired. They didn't bother to measure the lug width on the good side, so they made it 16mm, while the good side was 18mm! So I sent it back again, and instead of fixing that lug, they broke the other one off and moved it to get back to 18mm! Sheesh! Can't trust anyone to do a good job any more. I have a few dials I wanted to send out, but every time I get one back (no matter who I use) it's not what I asked for.
Excellent job. Very very steady hands. It was impressive the way you fixed that case. The only thing I think could be improved is the volume. Maybe it's my computer but I had to turn it up and when the advertisement came up it was way louder then the video. Very nice job though.
Great video. I appreciate the lack of constant blah, blah, blah. I thought you were a little heavy on the amount of lubrification you applied to various points, but apart from that your restoration was really good.
I just pent untold hours trying to install the click and spring. I pinged the first one and had to order another from canada. I broke the second one in the process of trying to instal it properly. Again FAIL. I ordered a third spring and now have spent over two hours with your vid, and other help from the Watch Repair Lessons Group and still a fail. I am beside myself. I cannot figure out how the "horse shoe" end of the click spring installs and interacts with the main plate or whatever it interacts with. Does the spring go in first by itself the way every other spring I have done goes? If it does I do not understand how.
Well Darn! I watched the video hoping to see the dial refinishing and that was the only thing he didn't show (I realize it was sent out for re-painting). How much did the repainting cost?
So all the cleaning is done inside the watch cleaning machine @6:25 and the dial wasn't done by me but by a company called 'Bill & Sons LTD, Watch Dial Restoration', so sadly don't have any footage for that :(
I love watching these watch service, restorations in bed with ear buds, what pisses me off is, all of a sudden they'll bang an add for Remitley or tictok and ruin the mood, why can't they pick adds to suit the videos being shown, or turn the frigging volume down, rant over, great job, new subscriber 👍
Just subbed to your channel, friend. I always enjoy watch restoration videos, especially of dial, hands and case. My amateur restoration is mostly on vintage digital, especially Casio. It would have been nice to see how you managed to get that dial so clean again.
No worries, I am working on Swiss as 340 movement.. the balance staff plate jewell is gone and so is the hair spring. Every thing else is done. Longines are a great watch.. you are very qualified, I have been at this since I had to leave my radio announcer job 25. Years ago... through 2 back ops . I love doing this work..
I had my Grandfather’s 1964 Longines restored, he bought it that year for his 50th birthday….he passed in 2012…it is very similar to this model I switched the black strap to a cognac alligator strap I thought it looked better with yellow gold…with the strap was like $250 and the restoration was $900 but the watch was in much better shape than this example
Nice video. Really appreciate the lack of talking and just let the viewer enjoy the visual aspects of watch servicing and restoration
I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
@@natecharleswatches hi I have a longing watch and I want to service it or by it.
My father, now passed away, gave me a Longines watch he received for 25 years service. It is not running and I should get it cleaned and repaired. Watching repairs on this brand makes me appreciate the detail that went into them. Great video!
Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
I always enjoy watch restoration videos,and I learn from it,this is my hobby now
Nice job on getting the dial refinished. Looks very very nice. Good job!
Great restoration. I greatly prefer seeing them brought back to their original condition as much as possible. Not into the relic/patina nonsense. So, beautiful job. The dial came back great. I'd live to see that being done.
Thank you, and yeah the dial came back looking great and I too would like to see it being done but its not something I do :)
It is quite common for uncouth people not to understand the charm of patinated dials.
@@alerojas2952 Which is more uncouth? Expressing an opinion that someone might disagree with, or offering up an ad hominem jab as a way to disagree with someone's opinion?
Patina is like Chili: Some is good, but too much spoils it all. The dial in that original condition was far too gone to be appreciated any more.
@@natecharleswatches May I ask who you sent the dial off to? It is absolutely perfect. I am in need of paying someone for this service. thank you sir.
What a great job! I would like to see the dial restoration process. Congratulations!
Lovely to observe without needless chat. Such a satisfying thing to do - I have learnt a great deal about the mechanics
Having a good watchmaker is essential for a collector or speculator.
I picked up a Speedy Moon chronograph at a yard sale for $50, and it was running well but it had a ding in the bezel. Because Omega used slightly different bezels over the years, we couldn’t source a replacement.
My mechanic removed the bezel from the watch, and the insert from the bezel. He had his metal guy fill in the steel, remove the excess by laser and refit the original insert. It is now impossible to see where the flaw had been.
He’s pulled off some things that might’ve been described as impossible, so he is truly an irreplaceable asset . . .
Wow, Great work on the back, case, and that dial came out looking amazing. Thanks!
Original dial missing 'Swiss Made' but magically shows up on the clean dial.
I cannot believe you were able to salvage that crystal. It’s not perfect but it’s original and I think that makes it cooler plus saves some bucks. Old things new! TY
Was lucky on this occasion XD
Very impressive clean and restoration. I love the simple elegance of the watch - it's similar to my 1954 Omega (266 movement), which is one of my favourite designs. You can't beat some vintage designs and this video proves my point.
I'm a huge fan of premium time-only movements like these. I've started collecting Omega Seaamaster watches with the 30-T2 based movements like yours. Most of mine are Cal. 286, but they are all very similar and real workhorse movements that you can service yourself quite easily once you've done a few. Great choice!
Absolutely, some vintage designs just cant be beaten
......Complimenti a Lei per il lavoro........grande orologiaio.
Great video - great visual presentation. Thank you for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Теперь я знаю с каких часов содрали в СССР модель Ракета 2603 в 60 х годах!
That is a good looking watch. Thank you for sharing.
Agreed. Longines is such an underrated watch maker, they don’t get the love and attention that some of the big boys do. But their designs back to the 40s and 50s are among the most beautiful of all the Swiss watchmakers.
Just lovely! Good work.
Many thanks :)
I have a longines that I bought from a watch smith for $40 in Brazil. It’s been sitting for a year and I have yet to build the courage to start restoring it
Beautiful work 👏
Thanks man :)
Although I had doubts about buying a replica watch, gussl dispelled my doubts. The watch has an authentic look and feel.
I ALWAYS ENJOY THIS VIDEOS BRINGS BACK SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF WHEN I USED TO DO THIS WORK.. THANK YOU ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Loved the video on restoration, I wish a little more clip could have been added on the restoration of the DIal, anyways lovely video thankyou
Beautiful warch
Brilliant restoration - thank you for taking the time to put it together. Would you be prepared to share with us who you sent the dial to for painting? I have an old ladies watch and the face is in a poor state - I’d be interested in getting it painted. Many thanks 👍
Bill & Sons Ltd Dial Restoration
Was the case re-plated after the repair?
Nice job on that case. Years ago I had a gold filled Universal Geneve bumper with a broken turtle lug. I sent it out to be repaired. They didn't bother to measure the lug width on the good side, so they made it 16mm, while the good side was 18mm! So I sent it back again, and instead of fixing that lug, they broke the other one off and moved it to get back to 18mm! Sheesh! Can't trust anyone to do a good job any more. I have a few dials I wanted to send out, but every time I get one back (no matter who I use) it's not what I asked for.
Great video. Can you tell me who you use for repainting dials?
How have you repainted the dial? Show the process, please. Thanks for video - well done restoration!
Excellent job. Very very steady hands. It was impressive the way you fixed that case. The only thing I think could be improved is the volume. Maybe it's my computer but I had to turn it up and when the advertisement came up it was way louder then the video. Very nice job though.
You are the perfect timepiece repair master. especially for handling broken watch body welding.
I try :)
Very nice work, lovely result.
Thanks Darrel :)
Enjoyed the video. Very nice result.
Thank you :)
Great video. I appreciate the lack of constant blah, blah, blah. I thought you were a little heavy on the amount of lubrification you applied to various points, but apart from that your restoration was really good.
Where do you have the faces repainted? I would love to see that process.
can vinegar be used to clean the parts of a watch?Is it safe for the parts?
Why did you put the second hand on first - surely that should be last and pushed on when the hour and minute hands are exactly showing on the hour?
Doesn't really matter as the hands can still be manually set whilst the seconds hand is still moving
Where do you send the dial for repainting? I have an Omega dial i want to repaint. Thanks.
great video thanks so how do you find new crystals glass for vintage watches thanks andyuk
How did you do to restore the sphere? did you buy another one?
I just pent untold hours trying to install the click and spring. I pinged the first one and had to order another from canada. I broke the second one in the process of trying to instal it properly. Again FAIL. I ordered a third spring and now have spent over two hours with your vid, and other help from the Watch Repair Lessons Group and still a fail. I am beside myself. I cannot figure out how the "horse shoe" end of the click spring installs and interacts with the main plate or whatever it interacts with. Does the spring go in first by itself the way every other spring I have done goes? If it does I do not understand how.
Excellent job!!
Thank you :)
Question: how much would it be the restoration for this particular watch?
Amazing work 😮, how did you clean that dial or is it a new one ?
Said in the video that it was sent off to be repainted.
Well Darn! I watched the video hoping to see the dial refinishing and that was the only thing he didn't show (I realize it was sent out for re-painting). How much did the repainting cost?
Literally made me take a big breath and hold it when that jewel went flying.
You and me both XD
I have same watch I’m looking for repair any recommendations
You can always reach out to me via this email: natecharlesinfo@gmail.com
Excellent ! Thank you. 😊
Me gustaría si pudieras mostrar el proceso de restauración o re pintado de la esfera
Beautiful watch.
I have one of these. Didn't cost much but is a gorgeous watch. Super thin :)
One of favorite projects to date :)
Where do you send the dial to be repainted?
Hands of a doctor
Thanks :)
Great job thank you for sharing !
My pleasure, thanks for watching :)
amazing restoration. what metal do you use to repair/ solder the split on the case? is that tin ? thanks
Lovely job
Thank you :)
Great educational documentary, an aesthetic experience! Let me suggest making a film on the necessary devices. What your shop looks like?
Perhaps when I have a nice kitted out workshop I will :)
Hello. Where can one find a replacement dial?
How was the dial painted??
Great camera work
Thank you!
Does anybody know how much a dial restoration would be? (ballpark)
that's alot of oil on each pivot. Very nice job!
Vintage Longines...my favorite. Well done!!
Thanks :)
How do you get the dial repainted?
Nice video. I wonder do you service watches for living or just a hobby?
I would have loved to see how you repainted the dial…
Wonderful result. Where did you send the dial to be repainted? Thanks.
Well done. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! :)
Who did your dial refinish?
would have loved to see the dial restoration ..
Sadly, it's not something I do
How did you paint the face?
Where did the 21 minutes go? Great job.
Hi ! Congrats!! Wondering how much is it to repaint the dial for a longines watch like that one ??
Lindo demais essa máquina do relógio!
Tenho um bem parecido com este ,era do meu falecido sogro, guardo com carinho tenho a mais de 50 anos.
Awesome restoration, although I have mixed feelings about the paint job on the dial.
Hey man, amazing videos very relaxing cant stop watching all of them. Can you just put cleaning process of watch or dial in videos, thanks ❤️
So all the cleaning is done inside the watch cleaning machine @6:25 and the dial wasn't done by me but by a company called 'Bill & Sons LTD, Watch Dial Restoration', so sadly don't have any footage for that :(
Out of curiosity, how would you adjust the beat error? Thanks for the video!
You would need to make an adjustment to the collet which is fixed to the balance staff
is there any correcting the beat error?
Fantastico lavoro complimenti 👍
Very much durable movement
It sure is :)
Who refinished the dial?
How do you find someone who can repaint watch dials?
Would love to see how the dial was cleaned
In fact repainted. I missed this part too.
Increíble trabajo. Hermoso reloj.
Beautiful
Can you show the repainting of the dial?
Sadly not as I don't do it myself
Grande relógeiro... linda demais essa matéria!!
I love watching these watch service, restorations in bed with ear buds, what pisses me off is, all of a sudden they'll bang an add for Remitley or tictok and ruin the mood, why can't they pick adds to suit the videos being shown, or turn the frigging volume down, rant over, great job, new subscriber 👍
Been trying to edit videos to bring a chill vibe, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for subbing :)
Just subbed to your channel, friend. I always enjoy watch restoration videos, especially of dial, hands and case. My amateur restoration is mostly on vintage digital, especially Casio. It would have been nice to see how you managed to get that dial so clean again.
Its been restored and it's not something I do I'm afraid
@@natecharleswatches Never be afraid to do a restore. Just take it slow and if you struggle, there is no shame in asking for help or advice. 😊
Where do you send your dials for repainting?
I need to see how the dial was repainted, or please point me in the direction of the expert I can pay for this service. Thank you.
Looks a lot like my Fathers Longines watch that I've inherited. I'll email you about a service.
Ouch! Touching the dial without finger sleeves is a big no go.
Fitting the newly repainted dial??? How the hell did you do that?
Nice job sir..
Thanks :)
No worries, I am working on Swiss as 340 movement.. the balance staff plate jewell is gone and so is the hair spring. Every thing else is done. Longines are a great watch.. you are very qualified, I have been at this since I had to leave my radio announcer job 25. Years ago... through 2 back ops . I love doing this work..
Hi could I ask where you got the dial done?.
Bill & Sons LTD, Watch Dial Restoration
@@natecharleswatches Thank you so much. Adrian
Wie hast du Zifferblatt restauriert?
Great Restoration !!!! Where can I buy it ?
Thanks and sadly already sold
Excelente trabajo felicidades
I had my Grandfather’s 1964 Longines restored, he bought it that year for his 50th birthday….he passed in 2012…it is very similar to this model I switched the black strap to a cognac alligator strap I thought it looked better with yellow gold…with the strap was like $250 and the restoration was $900 but the watch was in much better shape than this example
I saw a longines sport chief for about 200 dollar I but it kind of old any opinion
Do you work on private restorations, I have an Omega given to me by my Dad.