Restoration The TANK of Watches - Polishing - Vintage Certina DS-2 - ASMR - Cal 25-661

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  • In this video I make a restoration of a watch that is The TANK of watches. This vintage watch was produced in ~1970 by Certina and its model name is DS2 (Double Security), the meaning of this is that the watch can be dropped, it can take hits etc, like a true TANK!
    It's a manual watch (you wind it via the crown). The movement is called cal 25-661. This video is only ASMR.
    This watch seems to be the most robust watch that has ever been built. It has a big rubber shock absorber inside of it that separates the movement from the casing so no shocks will travel through the casing to the movement.
    After the restoration the Certina watch works well. It runs around a couple of seconds per day +/- which is stated by the timegrapher and the amplitude is around 290+ degrees.
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    Work:
    *Disassembly of the watch and check for problems along the way
    *Inspection of all parts if they are worn or broken via the microscope
    *Manual cleaning, pre-cleaning, I do this with Rodico (Bergeon), some toothpicks, pegwood and with IPA (isopropyl alcohol). Then after pre-cleaning I let all parts be in benzine and later a double bath of IPA (Isopropyl alcohol). The pallet fork gets a bensin bath and a Epilame treatment, balance wheel will only be cleaned with benzine.
    *Cleaning the hour/minute/second hands and the dial, nothing more to do here but still it looks a bit better.Cleaning the casing etc with an ultrasonic machine.
    *Lapping/polishing of casing was done with 3M lapping film from 320 grit to 8000 grit.After manual lapping I did a final polish with a Dremel tool in a couple of steps with cerium oxide with a couple of felt wheels (hard felt). A couple of passes with a very “watery” blend with cerium oxide made a fine mirror polish.
    *Assembly and oiling all relevant parts
    *Checking if the movement works fine and then checking it with the timegrapher
    If you like this video, I’m very happy if you push the Like button (maybe put a comment?) to my channel, more videos will come! Take care and thank you for your time!
    This is not a tutorial video, I’m just a hobbyist and might do things incorrectly.
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  • @Watcheyes
    @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +498

    I've been a long fan of this modell, Certina DS-2. So I tried my luck and bought one in an auction. The watch was heavily worn but I saw that it had a beautiful dial under the cracked glass.
    The watch was a joy to work on, Certinas from 1970 is built like a tank, solid thick metall and robust parts.
    In the end after all work I think this watch turned out very good, movement is in a good condition also. Ready for new action :D

    • @chrvgts528
      @chrvgts528 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Good job overall, but why did you take the new mainspring out of the holder ring just to wind it up again? You know you can just push them directly into the Barrel from that ring?

    • @drmrh
      @drmrh ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@chrvgts528 we liked to watch winding it

    • @maisonMaple
      @maisonMaple ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Amazing - but can’t believe you didn’t exert a little more to get the greasy marks off the dial…

    • @Andreas0705
      @Andreas0705 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chrvgts528 yeah I noticed that as well, usually you can just pop it in from the ring. If it was an older type of spring, I'd add some hp-1300 preferably dragged out on the whole spring but here I'd just put 4 spots evenly and let it soak down in the spaces.. But a new spring has a coating, don't need lube.

    • @user-xj7qc8in7i
      @user-xj7qc8in7i ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very good job!!! How I can send my watch to restoration ?

  • @floydthompson8668
    @floydthompson8668 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    I've been a watch collector since I was 15. Without words or music, this video tells why. I was a "how does it work" curious boy growing up, taking apart trashed small appliances to understand the mechanics. At about 8 or 9, I could completely disassemble and reassemble my bike, then a lawnmower. Before I could drive, I made money in the summer repairing lawnmowers. In the 7th grade, I had wood & metal shop. Starting with my first, I worked on my own cars. Years later, this is why I love and collect watches. These tiny brilliant machines are like trophies to men who laid under a car and got dirty, oily, and knuckle busted. And when we dress, our fine watch tells the story. Thank you for this video.

  • @deathstarresident
    @deathstarresident ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Growing up in the 80s, I take pride in the fact that when something breaks our generation believes in fixing it rather than buying a new one. You can imagine how satisfying it was for me to watch you work your magic on this timeless timepiece

    • @makenomistake_mynameisjeff8731
      @makenomistake_mynameisjeff8731 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Unfortunately most things these days aren't worth fixing when they break.

    • @deathstarresident
      @deathstarresident ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@makenomistake_mynameisjeff8731 Don’t get me started on cars they make now. Half the stuff in there is plastic

    • @makenomistake_mynameisjeff8731
      @makenomistake_mynameisjeff8731 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@deathstarresident I think one of the worst is appliances these days. They look pretty but they're not built to last and that is intentional. Meanwhile, 90-something year old grandma is still using her washer and dryer from the 70's.

    • @mvubu6823
      @mvubu6823 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stuff is designed to break or be redundant after a few years.

    • @roman9509
      @roman9509 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Planned obsolescence

  • @svZia-Switch51
    @svZia-Switch51 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Beautiful work. It’s nice that there are people like you out there to help keep these things alive.

  • @ikon8275
    @ikon8275 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm not even to watch person and I just spent a half hour of my life watching this video.
    And I have absolutely no regrets it was extremely fascinating,
    great restoration.

  • @AY-cj9kp
    @AY-cj9kp ปีที่แล้ว +482

    How can someone remember how to put it back together? This is insane, and very meticulous. Give a definite like for that effort

    • @matthewjohnston3195
      @matthewjohnston3195 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Making a video helps !

    • @_f355
      @_f355 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      these plain watches without complications are all built on the same principle, after having worked on a couple of them you just know what every part does. the real fun starts when you take your first chronograph movement apart - it's like three times as many parts, and every movement does it differently :)

    • @rinaldy0812
      @rinaldy0812 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Insane skill
      good talent

    • @treewisps4085
      @treewisps4085 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      more impressive is the guy who engineered / built the watch

    • @nordicvision1893
      @nordicvision1893 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He did record everythimg...

  • @robertdragoff6909
    @robertdragoff6909 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    I am in awe of someone who takes a piece of junk and makes it like new.
    I’m also in awe of someone who can take apart the tiniest machine on the planet, repair it, then put it back together.
    You did a great job in getting the dents and dings out of the case.
    Great video!

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Hello Robert, very kind words and a very nice comment from you, appreciate it alot, many thanks! Have a great day to you! :)

    • @garymorland1246
      @garymorland1246 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Fantastic. I really enjoyed this...envious. I'd love to learn horology.

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@garymorland1246 thank you Gary, you can do it, just start :)

    • @KB-ke3fi
      @KB-ke3fi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe we can elect officials that can put our country back together again.

    • @doesntreallymatter9368
      @doesntreallymatter9368 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Watcheyes wow just wow!
      Amazing literally genius at work well done sir!
      Can you help me with a watch my dad left me.. very similar to what you have done in this video, yet mo one at all can fix it.. im in england and would love your help to restore it.. my dad died 31.12.1996 and so to have it working and to wear it would be a dream for me.. please please can you help me with it????

  • @xBiOvOrEx
    @xBiOvOrEx ปีที่แล้ว +39

    So today I discovered that watching old watches being restored is one of the most interesting yet relaxing things ever. Liked and subscribed. Please continue.

  • @Kevins-Philippine-Retirement
    @Kevins-Philippine-Retirement ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really liked this restoration. A fine balance with not removing a lot of case material during brushing and polishing, yet enough to allow for an impressive final finish.

  • @WD1271
    @WD1271 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    This is pretty next level restoration. I'm equally as fascinated by the products used to help fix the watch as I am the watch itself.

    • @aaaazaxac
      @aaaazaxac ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ditto. The equipment used and the sandpaper grit, polishes used in each stage. Thanks for your kind willingness to share. Robert

  • @camarocarl7130
    @camarocarl7130 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It was a pleasure watching a craftsman bring this fantastic watch back to life. Cheers.

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Many thanks Carl 😊 🙏

    • @apoymc
      @apoymc ปีที่แล้ว

      absolutely ! it was a pleasure to watch !

  • @erwinwaldherr2126
    @erwinwaldherr2126 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No words, no music! Just the noise of assambling. I like it the most.

  • @KingLion-jy2yl
    @KingLion-jy2yl ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I grew up behind the Certina factory and played with watch parts as a child. Certin is one of the best watches you can buy.

  • @peterbartlett5774
    @peterbartlett5774 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As a Certina DS-2 owner for over 53 years I can attest to their robustness. Great video!

    • @gordonlee7176
      @gordonlee7176 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Been collecting Certina since I was 20. Now 13 years later I have 9 of them. Best decisions I ever made 🐢

    • @alierem4266
      @alierem4266 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I own a 'Blueribbon' auto, rectangular face. Body built like a Russian tank. Super strong, super attractive watch. Small knocks did not hurt it.

  • @deneofarrell496
    @deneofarrell496 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The patience and precision of your disassembly of the watch is amazing, then you see those tiny components, the skill in machining and making of those components to what must be very, fine tolerance levels is a engineering skill that only a select few could ever achieve......

  • @constantinosschinas4503
    @constantinosschinas4503 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really wondeful restoration. The balance of Vintage/Restored is astounding.

  • @RichardJWAllen
    @RichardJWAllen ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have two DS-2’s in my small Certina collection so was especially delighted to stumble across this beautiful video of such meticulous work. You have a talent for seeing ‘a diamond in the rough’; sparkling outcome from a depressing beginning

  • @Nathan-wn5mc
    @Nathan-wn5mc ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Not sure why I just watched this but it was incredible to see. The engineering that went into this watch 50 years ago was incredible. Awesome you knew how to work on it so well.

  • @markdavis4318
    @markdavis4318 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m always amazed at the precision involved in watch repair and restoration. This is my first time watching one of your videos. I appreciate your humor, and also enjoy simply watching you work with no added talking or music. Will definitely come back for more!

  • @noobinzone
    @noobinzone ปีที่แล้ว +28

    What an incredible result! A highly skilled, clever restoration - truly outstanding work!

  • @Ethan_Philip19
    @Ethan_Philip19 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I first saw this video, I took a look at how long the video was, and I was like "pfft, I'm probably just going to skim through it real quick" But the more I watched, the harder it became for me to move. I don't think anybody can see something like this and not have a huge amount of respect for watchmakers that do everything by hand. Not many people understand and appreciate the work that goes into making watches. You can't help but be in awe. Beautiful work.

  • @ginasticacapri8685
    @ginasticacapri8685 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was fascinated by your expertise and mancraft. Never realized the amount of work evolved. I am a vintage watch collector and now I understand prices for good conditioned time pieces

  • @j.p.7990
    @j.p.7990 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It is unbelievable that inside the watch there is a whole system from many smaller or bigger parts that work armonically together....but the most fascinating thing is the beating 💓 you see in the mechanism which reminds me the human heart... giving life to this mechanism..... simply beautiful!!!!

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very well written words J P, thank you for this! Have a great evening! 😀

  • @GlazzedDonut
    @GlazzedDonut ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love the contrast of how gentle you are versus clearly the life this has been through. excellent video.

  • @armandotocci2453
    @armandotocci2453 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You have truly delivered outstanding work. Rarely I have seen such precision in restoring watches like you do. Well done!

  • @xmetguy1
    @xmetguy1 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This shows that one does not need every expensive tool of the watch service industry
    to do professional work. Great result! I was in awe as to how beautiful this watch turned out!

    • @matthewjohnston3195
      @matthewjohnston3195 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I think all of the tools used in this restoration would cost quite a lot. Some looked very specialised

    • @markuschampos5750
      @markuschampos5750 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He used a lot of very expensive tools so I don't understand your comment.

    • @alierem4266
      @alierem4266 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      'Tools maketh the man'.
      How do you know that he did not use top line tools. This is a top line watch from '70.
      I own one from that era and know watch makers also who own the best available sets of tools.
      Watchmakers do rely on these.
      Oils aint oils (and) not all tools are same quality.

  • @losingmyfavoritegame8752
    @losingmyfavoritegame8752 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I started holding my breath as you put the cleaned components back together! This is so cool!

  • @LOOMIS1638
    @LOOMIS1638 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing! That mainspring winding and install tool is a thing of beauty.

  • @44musher
    @44musher ปีที่แล้ว +8

    nicely done, it is always a pleasure to see a craftsman at work achieving an intended goal.

  • @jumperpence
    @jumperpence ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Outstanding photography, the best that I have seen.
    Beautiful restoration.
    Thank you!

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow, very glad to hear that Christopher, many thanks, have a great day!

    • @markkempton4579
      @markkempton4579 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Watcheyes This is what I came here to post. I was very into watches before getting into photography, but have never consumed any watch-related content on TH-cam. I'm not sure why the algorithm showed this to me, but I'm glad I did. Now I will need to watch your backlog! Gorgeous imagery and the DS-2 has been underrated IMO.

    • @buddhismful
      @buddhismful ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah , what a photographical work !

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@buddhismful many thanks :)

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@markkempton4579 wow many thanks Mark, very glad that you liked my video 😀

  • @lefroy1
    @lefroy1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stunning restoration of genuine retro beauty!

  • @johnfuller6338
    @johnfuller6338 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching you work is utterly fascinating, the care and skill involved is beyond comprehension, masterfully done.

  • @pipodorologio1648
    @pipodorologio1648 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    proud owner of 2 Certina's...love this vintage model. It's pretty beat up, great work on the case polishing.... Thanks for sharing.

    • @gus196666
      @gus196666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i have 3

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Many thanks Pipo and thanks for commenting. That's nice, keep em :)

    • @TheElrondo
      @TheElrondo ปีที่แล้ว

      I also own 2 🤓 mine are ~30 years and still funktional.

    • @modofatak
      @modofatak ปีที่แล้ว

      4 certin, uhh… 🧐

  • @wilhelmrogue1
    @wilhelmrogue1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very cool, love all the skill and specialty tools that go into this …. Very relaxing to watch you work!

  • @pathikdesai5853
    @pathikdesai5853 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was one of the most elaborate watch restoration of all time. Crazy man!! 🔥🔥

  • @VictorIsac-zo5cx
    @VictorIsac-zo5cx ปีที่แล้ว

    The dedication made me cry a little bit. Fantastic! Wow . Each detail of each move has been thought long before. The tools are outstanding.

  • @8tyfour
    @8tyfour ปีที่แล้ว +20

    What a restoration and the result was beautiful. On the other hand the description written everything was so professional. Keep up the good work Buddy.

  • @waynehilton5443
    @waynehilton5443 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Your video was a pleasure to watch. Your attention to detail, especially hand washing all of the movement parts is admirable. Thank you very much for sharing . You brought back to life a beautiful 70’s vintage watch 👏.

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What a great comment Wayne, many thanks for these kind words! Have a great evening!

    • @ciupenhauer
      @ciupenhauer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Watcheyes hey Watcheyes, what piece were you wearing while filming this? ^_^

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ciupenhauer ohh, good question, I don't really remember but maybe a Seiko samurai and my other project, the Citizen which can be seen on my channel :)

  • @PaulMyers-nz4jp
    @PaulMyers-nz4jp ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Certina is a make I've always wanted to own but never have despite collecting watches over many years. It's a beautiful restoration - talk about making a silk purse out of a sows ear!! I loved the main spring winding tool in the little wooden box, I always wondered how they were rewound & now I know. Fantastic video 😀

  • @gab3617
    @gab3617 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This watch is out of this world! Imagine how they do it in 1970, so much precision, unbelievable

  • @sigung01
    @sigung01 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Perfectly produced video, no boring “manspeaking”, minimal musical intrusion, just great, gripping close up video. Fine work!

  • @ashkanr4796
    @ashkanr4796 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    the technical aspect aside. watching it is like ZEN for me. its not less than a Poem to see it gets a new soul. its literally poetic to see the result and inevitably dive into the concept of time, life and death. watch is one of the greatest symbols of our lives. after that it use as a tool to measure change in life TOO. thank you for these beautiful videos. love and much respect to you man. 🙂❤🙏🍻

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, well written comment there 👏 Ashkan, many thanks for these beautiful words! Indeed it is.

  • @mumubuntu
    @mumubuntu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That, Sir, was a very satisfying video. Thank you very much for keeping these vintage timekeepers alive!

  • @captainstablemdr113
    @captainstablemdr113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! This is just therapeutic watching all your tools of the trade work in symphony to bring this watch back to life. Well Done!

  • @romualdgardes1461
    @romualdgardes1461 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Thank you for another instructing and interesting restoring video. The before and after shows the effort and dedication you put in into it! Very nice indeed.

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi Romuald, thank you for your kind comment, have a great day!

  • @elephantman2415
    @elephantman2415 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My father was a watchmaker and had a shop in which he sold these watches. He reckoned Certina were by far the best watch make and I used to regularly hear his sales pitch of 'the Certina DS, the toughest watch in the world'. I have a 1980s model.

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, what a fantastic story, Indeed Certinas during this era built there own movements and they were of pure quality. Many thanks for commenting!

  • @red-can-help
    @red-can-help ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sir, you are an artist. I have been delighted by your professionalism and your precision. The time past watching this video was pure enchantment. Bravo and thank you.

  • @Senna-xi1gr
    @Senna-xi1gr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watches but I’ve never seen a detailed video as good as this. Well done & great work to bring this old watch back to life. 👍🏆

  • @porsupuesto6651
    @porsupuesto6651 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Me has transportado a mis tiempos de relojero. He recordado cada detalle como si fuera ayer, y eso que ya hace 25 años que dejé el oficio. Lindo y emotivo vídeo. Enhorabuena.

    • @daviherculano4486
      @daviherculano4486 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interessante demais. Meu pai é relojoeiro. Sou do Brasil 🇧🇷

    • @klonman235
      @klonman235 ปีที่แล้ว

      Сдавал часы на ремонт и только. Потрясен работой этой профессии

    • @joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536
      @joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daviherculano4486 Meus pêsames.

    • @joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536
      @joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

    • @daviherculano4486
      @daviherculano4486 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536 Meu pai é vivo mano(graças a Deus).

  • @davidl2438
    @davidl2438 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A very nice job. I am amazed with your skill to transform a watch which has lived a hard life back to being a respectable time piece. As you were disassembling the watch I was surprised at how nice the inner workings of the watch looked. The case and crystal took most of the punishment. Great Job!

  • @irvin4654
    @irvin4654 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Utterly mesmerising work carried out with surgical precision. The finale reveals a watch which is akin to a new heart pulsating perfectly in the hands of its master craftsman.

  • @learnarabicwithmaria
    @learnarabicwithmaria ปีที่แล้ว

    You deserve all the respect, I really think a man who is calm and patient to fix things will be a wise man

  • @unangelitoguardian
    @unangelitoguardian ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That watch looks so simple from the outside, but so complicated from the inside. How u managed to take it apart and put it back together is a feat of mastery.

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well written words Angel. Many thanks :)

  • @alexandreperisse9921
    @alexandreperisse9921 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Meu Deus... que trabalho maravilhoso! Parabéns, meu caro!

  • @stephantranquille6681
    @stephantranquille6681 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a pleasure to watch you at work in your micro world. A true artisan x

  • @1fineamerican970
    @1fineamerican970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty amazing presentation. From the deconstruction and subsequent reconstruction of the timepiece to the impressive editing. Well done indeed.

  • @jerryx2000
    @jerryx2000 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man I followed your instructions and rebuild the same watch. It turned out better than in Switzerland. I have now 21 screws remaining. If anyone wants to buy them pm me.

  • @zilopipo
    @zilopipo ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful work! And the moving last goodbye shot... let's dry our tears all together, and thank you for sharing your time (mpff)

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Many thanks Gilles 😊 And thanks for commenting.

  • @frankdaneluzzi3503
    @frankdaneluzzi3503 ปีที่แล้ว

    My journey into collecting time peices began with taking apart my first Longines which was given to me on confirmation. It did not go well so my frustration ended with a hammer, I never tried to fix it a watch again. But my fascination watching experts has only grown. Thank you for another wonderful video.

  • @victorprietoiglesias2846
    @victorprietoiglesias2846 ปีที่แล้ว

    Es impresionante tu trabajo,es de admirar,si todo el mundo trabajase así en sus labores…el mundo funcionaría de otra manera

  • @ericchamata9902
    @ericchamata9902 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Absolutely amazing! was in awe just watching this beautiful time piece come to life. The skill it takes, to basically disect the entire watch and put it all back together, all those tiny screws and gears knowing where they all fit in, i headache just trying to figure how you effortlessly put them all back again it was like a math problem being solved and you still wondering how the solution was found 😄, it was like putting back together a classic vintage car with all the original parts, just awesome skills. 😃

    • @ericchamata9902
      @ericchamata9902 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not taking taking anything away, i was hoping to see the finished restoration with a leather strap on it, but still looks good 👍😊

  • @fulvioplatania3091
    @fulvioplatania3091 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    you’re the best watchmaker I’ve ever seen until now onto youtube indeed!
    In every moment you use the correct device, plastic, wood or brass tweezers, the correct screwdrivers, and you avoid ALWAYS TO LEAVE SOME SIGNS onto the watch.
    Great Maestro!

    • @user-ux7rw8fs3d
      @user-ux7rw8fs3d ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Try watching:
      www.youtube.com/@RedDeadRestoration
      www.youtube.com/@WristwatchRevival

    • @fulvioplatania3091
      @fulvioplatania3091 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@user-ux7rw8fs3d I know the first one…he’s a maestro too, but the 2nd one is worse than a tragedy!

    • @lukelucky3521
      @lukelucky3521 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      try Nekkid Watchmaker, he is unbelievable, this guy here is actually top notch too. WristwatchRevival is not bad, but this guy and Nekkid are something else.

    • @fulvioplatania3091
      @fulvioplatania3091 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lukelucky3521 sure...I know him from UK but originally probably from India: another Maestro too

    • @lukelucky3521
      @lukelucky3521 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fulvioplatania3091 he is one of very few that do actual repairs of pieces that seem to be beyond point of return. I highly appreciate his mini lathe skills and dedication. Clean ups alone are just not enough for me, but that is matter of preference. What amazes me the most is micro machining and precision fitting. And there is the commentary too :) have a good day.

  • @yeba1968
    @yeba1968 ปีที่แล้ว

    I immediately recognized the watch. Used to have one throughout my childhood till my early teens. Truly it was a tank. My uncle was the agent. Brought back good memories.

  • @Mr_Fahrenheit
    @Mr_Fahrenheit ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing to watch you work and see all the equipment that you use, I remember my father fixing watches back in the 1960s, he did it as a hobby with very little equipment, most of the things he used he had made himself, he used lighter fuel for cleaning parts and metal polish to clean the glass he also used nail varnish as a thread seal, he would sit for hours fixing them for friends and relatives and enjoying every minute of it, he had a table with a white cloth on it that nobody was allowed to touch and he would lay out all the parts and replace them in reverse order your video invoked such happy memories
    Thank you for posting this.

  • @user-rm9yj6th1d
    @user-rm9yj6th1d ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Очень захватывает просмотр. Часовой мастер высокого уровня. И руки и голова на месте. Уважение и пожелание удачи в творчестве!!!!

  • @nitehawk4067
    @nitehawk4067 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a solid machine as you stated. Fabulous job.

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Many thanks Nite 😊 🙏

  • @shakedlw3394
    @shakedlw3394 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's amazing to see the amount and variety of jigs that are being used in the process.

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Shaked :)

  • @user-py2ik5ho9n
    @user-py2ik5ho9n ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spring round box set, acryl watch drop convex glass, crown, time dial panel, pin are available now.
    What a good time!
    Yes

  • @2803ftm
    @2803ftm ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ожившая история!
    Спасибо за Ваш труд и замечательный ролик :)

  • @jt9498
    @jt9498 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Quite the amazing transformation! Beautiful work!

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you J T and thanks for taking your time commenting. Have a good evening!

  • @rainerspeidel836
    @rainerspeidel836 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible work. I can't believe that it can be brought back together. Now I understand the price each revision of my watches costs.

  • @jatco84
    @jatco84 ปีที่แล้ว

    A great restoration of a wonderful piece. Looks and runs like new. Kudos to you..!

  • @TheAaronfarrington
    @TheAaronfarrington ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He just kept leveling up! At first I was like this guy and his back yard hobbies but he kept bringing out better and better shit and more and more pieces. I watched every second completely mesmerized.
    Wife: "what are you doing"?
    Me: " watching someone fix a watch"
    Wife: "....of course you are"
    That was amazing. I want to buy that watch

  • @tacfoley4443
    @tacfoley4443 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful to watch this robust-looking piece restored to almost as good as new! I have a 1971 Omega Flightmaster with much the same shape of case, except that mine looks a couple of years old, not as though it had been found in a concrete mixer! You made a very fine job of restoring that complex shape.

    • @cflmaior
      @cflmaior ปีที่แล้ว +1

      First of all, I commend you in owning the "jewel of the crown" of the Omega line. (I even hope yours is the C-910 with the 24-hour dial at 9 o'clock, rarer than the C-911, which has a 60-second dial at this location.)
      Secondly, comparing the complexity of this model of Certina to a Flightmaster sounds like comparing a typewriter to a Linotype. (There is no anachronism in this, as the four are of the same vintage.)

    • @tacfoley4443
      @tacfoley4443 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cflmaior Yes, I'm wearing it today and the dials are as you describe! About ten years ago I sent it to an Omega repair facility here in UK for a service, and when it came back, all the colour-coded pushers hade been replaced with plain Omega pushers. I complained about this and was told that it was a matter of policy to replace older parts with new ones. I wrote to Omega in Switzerland about it, but never got a reply. I found some replacement pushers in Australia for about £200, and it cost me another £200 to have them installed. That, plus the £800 for the service, wiped the smile off my face, for sure.

    • @cflmaior
      @cflmaior ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tacfoley4443 Large watchmakers such as Omega, Tag Heuer, Longines etc. very rarely respond to individual letters (I have written many such since 1969 and only once got an answer).
      Perhaps you did not send your watch to an "Omega Service Centre", but to an "Omega Certified Repair Shop". When dealing with collectible pieces such as yours, official Centres know that such substitutions (f.e. regular pushers for colour-coded ones) would ruin the valour of your watch. The only exception is whether they have to replace the dial: the 910 originally had tritium in the markers, and Omega does not work with tritium nowadays. If you see a 910 with "SWISS MADE" written below the 6 o'clock position, instead of "T SWISS MADE T", you know its dial has been replaced - and the value correspondingly debased.

  • @brunoaraujo6442
    @brunoaraujo6442 ปีที่แล้ว

    Restauração incrível, parabéns!!!

  • @dyazgan
    @dyazgan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing craftsmanship. It was a joy to watch your work. Truly fascinating.

  • @darrenjones2070
    @darrenjones2070 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful watch!

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Indeed Darren, thank you! Have a good day! 😀

    • @darrenjones2070
      @darrenjones2070 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Watcheyes you too! Have a great day also!

  • @nevillewilliams3666
    @nevillewilliams3666 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I loved watching your exemplary work on that beautiful watch. I could watch it 100 times over and still wouldn't have the confidence to be able to put it all back in the right way but watching your work was an art form. Keep it up and do you ever sell any of the watches which you repair?

  • @Aco747lyte
    @Aco747lyte ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm extremely pleased with your fine workmanship of this lovely Certina DS-2, restoring the timepiece to its original beauty. A month ago my teenage watchmaker daughter restored an identical Certina model, making me proud of her skill and meticulous care. She used to have severe OCD, but the organized way of watch restoration has helped her enormously. She watched this video with glee, remarking on your wonderful restoration of which she thanks you. As do I. Wishing you all the best, with thanks from Wendi and daughter Billie, UK 🌻🌻

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow what a beautiful story, many thanks for sharing it! I'm glad it worked out good for your daughter :) Best wishes for you all from Sweden /Josef

    • @Aco747lyte
      @Aco747lyte ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Watcheyes Thank you and may God bless you! ❤

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Aco747lyte many thanks sir:)

  • @mushtaqali537
    @mushtaqali537 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am fascinated watching this ! Minute meticulous job with a lot of love & patience and what great satisfaction after that. Bravo !

  • @j.r.r.toking
    @j.r.r.toking ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is the first video I have seen from your channel. I was completely awestruck with your skill, precision, and craftmanship. Your videography and presentation is very engaging as well 👍

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, very kind words J R R, I'm very happy that you liked my video, a big thank you! And thanks for commenting have a great day! 😀

    • @lollo1973
      @lollo1973 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      this video is pure poetry. I love it

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lollo1973 many thanks for your kind words, very inspiring!

  • @calbudd2838
    @calbudd2838 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The precision involved here is insane. I'm definitely hitting the like and subscribe button.

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Many thanks :)

  • @cesarmeraz1450
    @cesarmeraz1450 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watched the entire video! Bravo Bravo Maestro!!

  • @arsinoeivlostprincess4228
    @arsinoeivlostprincess4228 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've watched quite few various watch resto vids. I've taken a few apart and put them back together again. First I've seen that I can recall someone adjust the lever above the hair spring. I like the oiling part you went right through it a lot of people stop and talk about the grease and the various wights of oil in the right places but you went right through which was good. It was pretty self explanatory. Thanks! I learned quite a bit.

  • @sphaera3809
    @sphaera3809 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing restoration work!! ❤

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Many thanks 😀

  • @GreenTrishkin
    @GreenTrishkin ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Обожаю такие виде и такую работу, аж самому хочется научиться так все делать, терпения запас есть большой, остальное теория и практика и красота, научил бы кто!))) Благодарность автору видео, продолжайте в том же духе, приятно смотреть!

    • @deni2s
      @deni2s ปีที่แล้ว

      Все тут - th-cam.com/channels/7vSOnpUocYq0z8oiYFk0zQ.html

    • @ickatek
      @ickatek ปีที่แล้ว +1

      С разбором механизма выпендрёж , всё проще . Чашка петри и хороший чистый бензин , заводишь часы кладёшь в бензин , даёшь сутки походить в бензине ,вся грзь на дне чашки и так пару раз затем смазываешь .

    • @GreenTrishkin
      @GreenTrishkin ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ickatek Нет ну согласитесь,. у каждого своя приспособа, свои методы и своё видение на реинкарнацию часов) Ваш метод и ваше видение мне тоже нравится) Сам то я побоюсь все это делать, НО хотел бы попробовать под присмотром человека который не раз такое вытворяет))

  • @casadellabatteriafabiobedi4746
    @casadellabatteriafabiobedi4746 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job ! I would watch all day, when I see these works of precision and patience they enchant me!😊😊

  • @luapcilgan9070
    @luapcilgan9070 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was very relaxing and inspiring to watch (no pun intended). I enjoyed seeing this wonderfully crafted item given new purpose. I also very much admire the steady hand and meticulousness needed along with the patience to see it through. Well done! Great way to end 2022. Thank you!!

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Many thanks Luap! 😀

  • @TheBlackHoleOfVideo
    @TheBlackHoleOfVideo ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely amazing work!!

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 😊

  • @sadmankabir6676
    @sadmankabir6676 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great work. 👍

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it Sadman, have a great day!

  • @tomjaasko6878
    @tomjaasko6878 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful work! I just bought a beat up DS2 from 1970 and want to have it restored to save it for future generations.

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice Tom, many thanks, please tell how the DS2 turns out :)

  • @mikemcgrath6150
    @mikemcgrath6150 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The things we take for granted. Its incredible what ppl were able to invent.

  • @PoulpeViolet
    @PoulpeViolet ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Quel travail de précision et de patience, mon dieu... Tous mes respects.

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thank you for the kind words Seb, have a great day! 👍

    • @PoulpeViolet
      @PoulpeViolet ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Watcheyes you're welcome 😊

  • @georgehughes2183
    @georgehughes2183 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video, great result. Don't care much for the sound effects. The quality of your work doesn't need them. Keep it up !

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Many thanks George :)

  • @carlosconcepcion-taylor5511
    @carlosconcepcion-taylor5511 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are an absolute unit! I had to pick my jaw off the floor.

  • @greszprez
    @greszprez ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible precision. I can watch this endlessly.

  • @luisbarrera9329
    @luisbarrera9329 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excelente trabajo , me gustó mucho como dejaste el reloj Certina⌚️.

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Many thanks, Indeed, Certinas are great, built with great quality ;) Have a great day!

  • @Miro0711
    @Miro0711 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey, thank you so much for this video. I only skipped though some videos in here and wanted to stay a few seconds to see what you're doing in this video.
    To see, how amazing this watch looks like after your make over. I enjoyed watching your work. I'm repairing Smartphones but on this I'll never have a try. Amazing. It's so mind-blowing how these tiny parts fit together and work perfect after such a long time. If everything would be build witch that much love and perfection.
    As I said, thank you for your video, keep on doing this. See you at the next one.

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad to see such a kind comment Daniel, many thanks for that. Hope to see you on next one also, I'll do my best :)

    • @joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536
      @joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen.

  • @jumbojaz
    @jumbojaz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome work! Thank you for explaining it through!

  • @ghislainecarolenicod9746
    @ghislainecarolenicod9746 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm fond of watches and always surprised and amazed for their so complex and beautiful mechanism. It's a little world apart.

    • @Watcheyes
      @Watcheyes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed, well said, thank you