On the technical sheet it is the 371equivalent (370). The technical sheet is from ETA who make the movement. And since the case is made by breitling, they have made the caseback to accommodate a thicker battery for longer service intervals. This is my assumption. So the round well on the caseback is there to also accommodate a thicker long life battery (399 or 395)
DIYing a nasty cheap battery in an expensive watch, talk about a false economy ! That's like taking your Lamborghini to KMart Auto ! PS: You didn't say how much the new LCD cost ?
Mark of a true man , whenever his children enter the room it doesn’t matter what he’s doing he always has a gentle reassuring playful tone of voice with them . They must feel safe and loved
As a former High School advanced electronics teacher, quartz movement time pieces were part of my lecture regarding piezo electricity and electromagnetism. Some of them can generate a frequency so high, it breaks one second into 30k parts and that is what makes them so accurate. The are truly a marvel of electrical engineering.
For what you said at 3:40 - The first watch I bought from my own money, back then as a fresh employee was a Timex Quartz watch with thermometer a compass fucntion. I was so happy I bought it with my own money and I was looking at the time every couple of minutes. I still have it, and when I look at it it reminds me of how I felt at the time. Anyway, beautiful video!
i bought just a date timex then got an ironman after seeing a friends ironman , my first was an illinois open face pocket watch then some quartz idr then a 7 chime watch and others even a present 14k gold hamilton , nowi have a flip phone that has no minutes i just use it for the clock , fuck a rolex
Love that you are showing the “little one” the methods and procedures. Even if he doesn’t follow you in the horological arts it is a skill he can use in so many ways. Best Dad Ever!!!
Your voice is one of the most relaxing I've ever heard. I love watching, and listening to you work. Many thanks for taking the time to make content for us.
Newcomer, I've just subbed, purely due to this video. Awesome. I've owned my breitling aerospace now for 27 yrs. First saw it at a breitling stand at an airshow & knew I had to have one. Took me 3 yrs to pay it off on credit & I couldn't afford it really, but it's been with me through thick & thin & a divorce settlement & I still love the way it looks. Glad to know I could now fix it. Cheers.
Beautiful! I personally have nothing against quartz watches. I've worn many, and they're very practical. But I've been a mechanical tick-tock watch and clock lover since very early childhood. Some of the first things I would take apart trying to figure out out how they work were my grandpa's broken pocket watches. He'd break one, buy a new one and give me the broken one to play with because as a child I loved taking things apart to figure them out. Now 50 years later, the swinging pendulums and swaying balance wheels have a romantic place in my heart that nothing else can replace.
@@matthewfranklin7541 I love these videos mate! Some of the best on t'internets. Obviously I had a particular interest in this one. 👍 If you've not watched the others then I'd heartily recommend them as it's glorious watching someone with soooo much knowledge and such fabulous skills.
Having enjoyed watching you work on purely mechanical watches, I decided to watch this one too. Just as impressive as the others: you have a way with words, a great sense of humour and you are a fantastic teacher.
I recently polished up an old Timex I pulled out of a bag of junk, and I must admit I love it as much as my swiss mechanical. It became unfashionable and its original batteries were never replaced, then spent decades in a sock drawer. When I booted it up, it was still under the impression it was 1971, hehe.
I am a retired senior I bought and sold antique pocket watches then wrist watches as a hobby for 30 years. I still love the watch business and enjoy watching your skill in bringing them back to life . Oscar Dekter Toronto Canada.
This was awesome ! Been on the fence for awhile about having my grandfather’s. ‘ 79 Seiko SQ quartz restored . After watching this I’m going to go ahead and do it .
I have a 1965 Omega Seamaster self winder. Still working today, no battery, no problems! Might not be minute perfect, but, what the hell! What’s a minute or two a week. But, your skill is amazing! Well done, thanks for posting!
Bought a Lunar-Pilot HA Quartz a few months ago. I'm now back in love with quartz. So amazing to be able to set a watch and see it keep in sync day after day after day after...
@@cimecar1 I was interested in this as well, and with a quick google search I found a new unit on eBay for $250 US + $12.50 shipping. I have no idea if it’s a good deal or not.
I'd love to see you do a side by side comparison of servicing an expensive quartz movement watch vs one you can buy for 5 quid in a supermarket or garage forecourt. I think it would make interesting viewing.. Anyone agree? Great vid. Your assistant is coming along nicely!
The comedic relief you bring to these videos is brilliant! I absolutely love watching watch repair videos and when you add that touch of comedy, it makes it so much better. Now my wife is going to think I've gone mad when I start talking to the floaters in my eyes. 🤣
Sometimes while I'm watching you I'm feeling like something is wrong .... I stop to think about it and I realize I hold my breath for too long as you work. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks to these videos, I apply watchmaking precission to everything I do in life and I started seeing insanely good results. Idk if this is good or bad but others started calling me OCD freak when i suggest that the the tiles in the bathroom should be treated with steam exclusively and that the fossets should be shiny without chlorine residue from tap water.
Love this! I grew up in the Quartz Revolution in the seventies and remember how excited we all were about amazing accuracy and next to no maintenance plus greater resistance to shocks. As an adult with more spending power I have been able to collect some of the more higher end early quartz that I used to drool over so now have an early Seiko LCD , the famous first gen GP quartz amongst others. I also love the electric and tuning fork watches from back then as well as of course some vintage mechanical. Would love to see you service an electric and tuning fork watch!
I'm sure if I was attempting one of these restorations my stress level would be off the charts but listening to you and watching is quite relaxing. Your videos can quite addictive, before you know it you've watched 2 hours of TH-cam.
I dont know what I more like. The commentary! And something cool watching you expertly pull the watch apart and then clean and put it all back together! I subbed and see I have a great back catalogue to watch.
Love the positive comment on the quartz system, I have had nothing but quality time pieces in quartz for along time now and none have let me down, currently sport a Sieko solar system watch..brilliant
Another great video and your spot on about quartz watches. I have some very early Omega quartz watches which I bought as non-runners, have repaaired and they are very mechanical, superbly engineered and can be adjusted for increadible accuracy. One day soon I hope to share these via youtube. Keep the great videos and the cheeky humour coming.
Exactly! I have a quartz Breitling Navitimer Jupiter Pilot I received as a gift from my father who bought it new in 1989 and I love it! I do however prefer mechanical movements but I think functions like a timer with an alarm are really useful and as far as I know, quartz movements are the only ones that offer the feature.
@@miloscvetkovic2633 I specifically mean a countdown timer that sounds an alarm at the end. I may be wrong but ist the bellmatic just a normal wakeup alarm at a certain time?
No, not necessarily Automatic watches are a pain, you have to adjust the time every month because even the world's most accurate mechanical watch is still +/- 3 - 10 seconds a day! And mechanical watches need servicing which is very expensive A quartz watch doesn't suffer from any of that garbage and is infinitely more accurate than a mechanical because quartz = modern digital technology and mechanical = ancient technology
@@jurivlk5433 Who cares about all that, all a watch has to do is tell the time and a modern digital quartz technology watch does that extremely well compare to even the most expensive mechanical watches available because a top end quartz watch such a grand Seiko spring/direct drive is in a league of its own compared to the best mechanical watch available Metaphorically speaking, the internal combustion engine was a paradigm shift in human engineering advancement 120 odd years ago however, technology moves on, its called progress hence electric cars is the way ahead, petrol/diesel will be confined to history books soon and similarly, mechanical watches have also had their day with smart technology now incorporated in to EVERYTHING, digital is the way ahead
I'm here for two reasons. 1) I own a Breitling. I have and love my Colt Ocean. I've had it for 29 years and she's been perfect. She looks as beautiful to me as the day my wife bought it for my birthday. I have small wrist and no, I don't fly planes but it's a Breitling! Reason # 2) You're videos are entertaining. My wife is no longer with me but I have fond memorizes every "time" I look for the "time" :)
you're slowly converting me into watch lover, my dad use to like them and i never understood why, and now i started to realise how classy of a man he was.
All I can say is " You are the best watchmaker " out there ! Really enjoyed every bit of the video... Simply awesome job done with excellent perfection
@@SgtMacska $22 netted a AE1500wh on amazon thats cool with a 10 year battery & inverted LCD / harkens back to my first watch, a CASIO Digital Quartz with a small rectangular LCD - they sell those for $15 or less on Amazon
I am fast becoming addicted to your channel. I come from Rugeley, live in California now. No, not earning enough for the real deal watches. However. Santa and the universe brought me my first Longines. Conquest. I am looking at my first automatic I love the Tissot LE LOCLE POWERMATIC 80 20TH ANNIVERSARY. I prolly won't buy an automatic after this. Budget and humility. Love your voice. Like water over stones Brother. May the universe bestow many blessing upon you.
Love this channel. I have a "collection" of five watches I have owned through my 50 odd years. None of them special, and none of them work. It would be nice to get them all restored like this.
When I want to look nice and fancy I wear my Omega Automatic Constellation Chronometer. When I really want to know the time I wear my $15 Casio. There's a place for everything... very nice video, thanks again.
One of my favorite watches I have ever owned was from a company I don't think exists anymore. It was named Riviera, and it was the first watch I ever owned that wasnt a cheap 2 dollar watch. It had a square, gold dial and was mainly silver, with small gold accents on the watch band. It just kept ticking, and was always right on time. It kept going for almost 6 years without needing a battery. When I changed it, it kept stopping, and I was worried that because I couldnt find the company that made it anymore, I wouldnt be able to get it fixed. A few years passed, and i thought I had lost it. when I finally found and opened it up, i learned that it had a JP-01 quartz movement, one of the super cheap, easy to replace movements they make. That old friend is still in my collection as the watch that started my love for watches.
I really enjoyed this. You show with perfect camera focus and masterfull editing the whole thing including the cleaning, taking the new things out of their packaging and involve your enthusiastic young helper in the paperwork. Brilliant!
Excellent tutorial. Very professional and supreme skill. Crystal clear video and not too serious - entertaining as well. Many thanks. On the DIY front, I bought my wife a Jean Renet Carlton watch with an ETA movement in 1982 and have always replaced the battery myself. Recently, I found that when I replaced the back the movement stopped. I then remembered that for the last few years I'd been using the incorrect battery, a 392 instead of a 329. As you were explaining, same diameter but different thickness. Also the 392 a slightly higher capacity and therefore lasted a little longer!! Anyhow, always used the same little red plastic sealing ring with a tiny amount of silicon and over the years, with constant compression by the watch back it must have become a little thinner, sufficient for the case back to short out on the battery*. Just a little less pressure on the back and it was fine but did I have a proper seal? Well, changed back to a 329 and everything fine again after 40 years of battery replacement. *Thought I should update this because Nekkid is absolutely right!! Nothing to do with the battery 'shorting out' that's quite ridiculous. It is the movement pressing against the crystal and stopping the second hand!! There aren't many advantages with snap-on watch backs but if this had been a screw in I could have done immense damage; rather like Nekkid's Aerospace. Also, when I looked closely at the battery clamp, it is actually embossed with the battery dimensions, 7.9mm diameter and 3.1mm height!! AKA Renata 329!! Good old ETA and thanks to Nekkid again for pointing me in the right direction. Forgot to mention, you had the movement looking so immaculate the Aerospace should have a crystal back LoL. Thank you once again.
When I am early I comment "yes". It is like placing a coin on the green while putting in golf. After I watch the video, I will edit to add my opinion. If I just leave "yes", it is a positive comment. 😁
I know nothing about watches. I am not a watchmaker’s apprentice, nor do I tinker, but I love watching you do the tinkering and I love your commentary.
@@NekkidWatchmaker would it be possible to send you my seiko kinetic auto relay to fix. I've sent it away before and they didn't do a good job but I'm sure you could get it done no problem 😊
Thank you very much for this video and your comments about horologists starting out on quartz watches. I actually have three of them of which I am building up confidence to repair by watching your detailed and inspiring videos. One is a Casio that has a barometer in it, one is my original Timex Expedition, and one is a BMW M3 watch with a tachometer dial of which the stem is messed up.
I was fascinated as a child by the technology of quartz watches and still hold them in the highest regard. I have small wrists and chunky, mechanical watches look ridiculous on me so I am grateful for slim quartz movements that are affordable.
and with a tiny solar panel to recharge the battery a quartz watch is just better , stopwatch, alarm, light, musical chimes that can be programmed to your favorite song including singing not just a chime , even a audio/video camera and calculator et cetera , fuck a rolex, nobody will rob my cheap looking watch
Thanks Nekkid, I adore your videos, despite having no interest in watch restorations. So therapeutic, and slightly tinted with a wonderful humour. Class!
This is so good, I’m gonna watch it again tomorrow! Nuff respect for appreciating that for most people, their first watches were quartz. As usual, the technical know-how on display is fascinating.
I never appreciated quartz movement in my adulthood until this video. Thank you for reminding me the joy of owning one. I’m going to try and find my Casio calcuwatch at my parents house.
I wear quartz most days simply because I don’t wish to expose a 10 or 20+ grand timepiece to the rigors of things I do which at one moment might be changing engine oil, then an hour later, using a chain saw to knock-off part of a dying tree. Later I might be fishing on the ocean or lying prone on some huge rock to shoot a high power rifle at some distant target. None of these are activities in which a sane individual wears an expensive timepiece. When all I did was sit in an office or conference room each day, or travel from one city to the next for yet another dog and pony show type business meeting, wearing a high quality timepiece was sensible. Now I wear them only on those occasions when I’m socializing, or doing something for which business attire is worn. it’s better this way.
when i was a child, i change myself the Casio Databank battery, the only time i send the watch to watch shop they put the rear case in bad position a miniature spring pops and shortcircuit , now ia have a dead Classic watch, on that time i explode on kid fury!!! i cant believe it, they are specialists.. but they do a damage, and not accept to repair it.. i never trust again , i do myself on all my watches.
I don’t think I’ve own either types. My first watch I ever bought was an Apple Watch 5. Though after seeing this channel and other channels working with mechanical watches, this video being the first Quartz watch, I wish I would’ve gotten a mechanical watch, they’re absolutely beautiful things
Just ordered a affordable skeletonized watch, so I can enjoy seeing how it all works any time I look at it, probably going to be just the start of a collection now, eyeing up a "Bulova Lunar Pilot" to get later, love that the design is tied to a Prototype that actually went to the surface of the moon, without the monstrous cost of the Omega Speedmasters NASA usually used (5700$ for a Speedmaster, 400$ for the Lunar Pilot XD)
I have Quartz watches from the 70’s to the present and all are in great shape and keeping excellent time. I also have mechanical watches from Circa 1860’s to the present and love them all. Thanks for this video and educating all of us on the value of quartz watches.
When watching I can feel the stress and the tension fall out of me, either that or my incontinent bag has split again.......... Another great video my friend, keep safe and well and love to the family
Love the videos thank you. Particularly interesting to see this one where there's virtually none of those elements that watch companies use to lever the price up. If i were to guess at the price points throughout the journey of the watch id say. Cost to manufacture $40, sell to dealer price $1,200, cost to customer $2,000.
Maybe, in terms of manufacturing cost, but just look at the complexity. This watch has great functions. It would have taken tremendous skill to achieve.
I own a 1st gen Emergency. In 2015 it was a $600 charge T swap both batteries so I did the next 2 myself. I don’t touch the ELT battery, but I do replace with the specified battery which looks to be the same one for this model. Thanks for sharing!
Yes I have owned numerous quartz watches and even have many now. I just never seem to wear any of them. Some are beautiful but never seem to make me smile. My favorites are all of the prequartz Era. Yes I am watching this amazing video again and hopefully I will start wearing some of the quartz again.
I’ve no issue with quartz watches, but there’s nothing like the thrill of knowing that you’re wearing tiny hand made machine on your wrist, and that if you put it in a draw and forget about it for 20 years you can pick it up, give it a little shake or a wind and it will start working again
I'm not a fan of quartz. OK.. Mechanical watches can be brought back to their original glory. You just can't shake and wind! Oils ;(Yes there are many), that are in a mechanical watch degrade over time and they are not the liquid that they were when the watch was built/ last serviced. They are STILL subject to corrosion of the mechanism. A cleaning and an oil change is important. IMHO . This is even MORE important on watches that are, :Auto or Self winding". Watches that have: complications, need additional care after your stared 20 years.
Well once you get it serviced, by a watchmaker that has the offical parts, who probably had to sign their life away to the watch manufacturer, for a price that is a significant fraction of the original purchase price of the watch.
What a transformation to the finished product. You made it look like new or gently-used compared to the condition in which it was received. Impressive.
On the technical sheet it is the 371equivalent (370). The technical sheet is from ETA who make the movement. And since the case is made by breitling, they have made the caseback to accommodate a thicker battery for longer service intervals. This is my assumption. So the round well on the caseback is there to also accommodate a thicker long life battery (399 or 395)
How do I contact you about a watch restoration. My late grandfather left me an old watch the needs bringing back to life
Binge watching your videos this Easter. Loving it.
DIYing a nasty cheap battery in an expensive watch, talk about a false economy !
That's like taking your Lamborghini to KMart Auto !
PS: You didn't say how much the new LCD cost ?
@@edwardfletcher7790 well its not a 120k Lamborghni
@@Zeus-kj7nn As far as watches go, yes, it is, the average watch is less than $200...
Mark of a true man , whenever his children enter the room it doesn’t matter what he’s doing he always has a gentle reassuring playful tone of voice with them . They must feel safe and loved
As a former High School advanced electronics teacher, quartz movement time pieces were part of my lecture regarding piezo electricity and electromagnetism. Some of them can generate a frequency so high, it breaks one second into 30k parts and that is what makes them so accurate. The are truly a marvel of electrical engineering.
For what you said at 3:40 - The first watch I bought from my own money, back then as a fresh employee was a Timex Quartz watch with thermometer a compass fucntion. I was so happy I bought it with my own money and I was looking at the time every couple of minutes. I still have it, and when I look at it it reminds me of how I felt at the time.
Anyway, beautiful video!
i bought just a date timex then got an ironman after seeing a friends ironman , my first was an illinois open face pocket watch then some quartz idr then a 7 chime watch and others even a present 14k gold hamilton , nowi have a flip phone that has no minutes i just use it for the clock , fuck a rolex
Love that you are showing the “little one” the methods and procedures. Even if he doesn’t follow you in the horological arts it is a skill he can use in so many ways. Best Dad Ever!!!
Spot on! I bought a Seiko quartz with my very first pay packet over 30 years ago. I still have it. 🙂✌️
Your voice is one of the most relaxing I've ever heard. I love watching, and listening to you work. Many thanks for taking the time to make content for us.
Thanks mate
I cannot get enough of these episodes. I like to play them as I am working; almost like meditation with some comedy thrown in randomly. :-)
Thanks Chris
Hes one of the best on youtube.. ❤
i want mechanics
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Newcomer, I've just subbed, purely due to this video. Awesome. I've owned my breitling aerospace now for 27 yrs. First saw it at a breitling stand at an airshow & knew I had to have one. Took me 3 yrs to pay it off on credit & I couldn't afford it really, but it's been with me through thick & thin & a divorce settlement & I still love the way it looks. Glad to know I could now fix it. Cheers.
Beautiful! I personally have nothing against quartz watches. I've worn many, and they're very practical. But I've been a mechanical tick-tock watch and clock lover since very early childhood. Some of the first things I would take apart trying to figure out out how they work were my grandpa's broken pocket watches. He'd break one, buy a new one and give me the broken one to play with because as a child I loved taking things apart to figure them out. Now 50 years later, the swinging pendulums and swaying balance wheels have a romantic place in my heart that nothing else can replace.
Such a treat! Thank you for doing this for us. You’re TH-cam’s best watchmaker. Best from Edinburgh.
Thanks mate really appreciate your kindness
You’re one of the good guys, bless you.
Also to me I see this as an art, and this is something that should never die out no matter how technology progresses. I hope your son learns from you!
I've had one of these for over 20 years and it's never skipped a beat. Utterly reliable and useful and I think it's a good looking watch to be honest.
Hello there Mr Smith!! Fancy seeing you here of all places!! 😁
@@matthewfranklin7541 I love these videos mate! Some of the best on t'internets. Obviously I had a particular interest in this one. 👍 If you've not watched the others then I'd heartily recommend them as it's glorious watching someone with soooo much knowledge and such fabulous skills.
It is so frigging cool how you're teaching your kids about what you do.
Having enjoyed watching you work on purely mechanical watches, I decided to watch this one too. Just as impressive as the others: you have a way with words, a great sense of humour and you are a fantastic teacher.
Thanks William
I recently polished up an old Timex I pulled out of a bag of junk, and I must admit I love it as much as my swiss mechanical. It became unfashionable and its original batteries were never replaced, then spent decades in a sock drawer. When I booted it up, it was still under the impression it was 1971, hehe.
A master watchmaker and an alchemist! Fascinating and throughly entertaining! Keep showing us your brilliant videos!!
I am a retired senior I bought and sold antique pocket watches then wrist watches as a hobby for 30 years.
I still love the watch business and enjoy watching your skill in bringing them back to life . Oscar Dekter Toronto Canada.
This was awesome ! Been on the fence for awhile about having my grandfather’s. ‘ 79 Seiko SQ quartz restored . After watching this I’m going to go ahead and do it .
I have a 1965 Omega Seamaster self winder. Still working today, no battery, no problems! Might not be minute perfect, but, what the hell! What’s a minute or two a week. But, your skill is amazing! Well done, thanks for posting!
Bought a Lunar-Pilot HA Quartz a few months ago. I'm now back in love with quartz. So amazing to be able to set a watch and see it keep in sync day after day after day after...
It's really good value that watch too. I wish Bulova did a high-accuracy quartz in a more basic style - just the time and the date.
Such a calming voice as you go about your work. This is an absolute treat to watch your videos. Thank you!
14:00 when you popped open that Brietling packet I thought "now that LCD will have cost an arm and a leg!"
Does anybody knows how much it cost? Mine is damaged too.
@@cimecar1 I was interested in this as well, and with a quick google search I found a new unit on eBay for $250 US + $12.50 shipping. I have no idea if it’s a good deal or not.
@@zachyurkus yes, true that
@@zachyurkus considering that it is a $2000 watch, $250 seems like quite a standard price.
I'm amazed that it's still available at all. This watch could be as old as 36 years old but I'm sure there were many variations.
I'd love to see you do a side by side comparison of servicing an expensive quartz movement watch vs one you can buy for 5 quid in a supermarket or garage forecourt. I think it would make interesting viewing.. Anyone agree?
Great vid. Your assistant is coming along nicely!
The comedic relief you bring to these videos is brilliant! I absolutely love watching watch repair videos and when you add that touch of comedy, it makes it so much better. Now my wife is going to think I've gone mad when I start talking to the floaters in my eyes. 🤣
Lol thanks mate
Sometimes while I'm watching you I'm feeling like something is wrong ....
I stop to think about it and I realize I hold my breath for too long as you work.
Thank you for sharing.
Lol
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I can't say if you are the best watchmaker, but you for sure make the best watchmaking videos.
Touché
Thanks to these videos, I apply watchmaking precission to everything I do in life and I started seeing insanely good results. Idk if this is good or bad but others started calling me OCD freak when i suggest that the the tiles in the bathroom should be treated with steam exclusively and that the fossets should be shiny without chlorine residue from tap water.
Love this! I grew up in the Quartz Revolution in the seventies and remember how excited we all were about amazing accuracy and next to no maintenance plus greater resistance to shocks. As an adult with more spending power I have been able to collect some of the more higher end early quartz that I used to drool over so now have an early Seiko LCD , the famous first gen GP quartz amongst others. I also love the electric and tuning fork watches from back then as well as of course some vintage mechanical. Would love to see you service an electric and tuning fork watch!
I love my aerospace… thanks for showing how to care for it. I am not an horologist but was fascinated by your video.
I'm sure if I was attempting one of these restorations my stress level would be off the charts but listening to you and watching is quite relaxing. Your videos can quite addictive, before you know it you've watched 2 hours of TH-cam.
I couldn't do it either. I think a person needs to be very Zen to do watch work.
I dont know what I more like. The commentary! And something cool watching you expertly pull the watch apart and then clean and put it all back together! I subbed and see I have a great back catalogue to watch.
Love the positive comment on the quartz system, I have had nothing but quality time pieces in quartz for along time now and none have let me down, currently sport a Sieko solar system watch..brilliant
Another great video and your spot on about quartz watches. I have some very early Omega quartz watches which I bought as non-runners, have repaaired and they are very mechanical, superbly engineered and can be adjusted for increadible accuracy. One day soon I hope to share these via youtube. Keep the great videos and the cheeky humour coming.
Complete Professionalism, with the exact amount of Humor. Luv it and Thank u!
I have a Breitling B1 and Breitling Navitimer. I love them both equally. Fascinating video. Thank you.
Thanks, Joe. My first good watch was a Breitling which I bought about 30 years ago. Memories!
It doesn’t matter how a watch is powered as long as the person wearing it loves it, it will have a happy life.
Exactly! I have a quartz Breitling Navitimer Jupiter Pilot I received as a gift from my father who bought it new in 1989 and I love it! I do however prefer mechanical movements but I think functions like a timer with an alarm are really useful and as far as I know, quartz movements are the only ones that offer the feature.
@@01AnthraciteXJR nope, mechanical watches also have alarm, for example seiko bell matic
@@miloscvetkovic2633 I specifically mean a countdown timer that sounds an alarm at the end. I may be wrong but ist the bellmatic just a normal wakeup alarm at a certain time?
No, not necessarily
Automatic watches are a pain, you have to adjust the time every month because even the world's most accurate mechanical watch is still +/- 3 - 10 seconds a day!
And mechanical watches need servicing which is very expensive
A quartz watch doesn't suffer from any of that garbage and is infinitely more accurate than a mechanical because quartz = modern digital technology and mechanical = ancient technology
@@jurivlk5433
Who cares about all that, all a watch has to do is tell the time and a modern digital quartz technology watch does that extremely well compare to even the most expensive mechanical watches available because a top end quartz watch such a grand Seiko spring/direct drive is in a league of its own compared to the best mechanical watch available
Metaphorically speaking, the internal combustion engine was a paradigm shift in human engineering advancement 120 odd years ago however, technology moves on, its called progress hence electric cars is the way ahead, petrol/diesel will be confined to history books soon and similarly, mechanical watches have also had their day with smart technology now incorporated in to EVERYTHING, digital is the way ahead
Loving the humour, it’s like listening to Ogmios School of Zen Watch Fixers.
Only just started watching these vids, so addictive.
That kid is going to be supersmart when he grows up.
I'm here for two reasons. 1) I own a Breitling. I have and love my Colt Ocean. I've had it for 29 years and she's been perfect. She looks as beautiful to me as the day my wife bought it for my birthday. I have small wrist and no, I don't fly planes but it's a Breitling! Reason # 2) You're videos are entertaining. My wife is no longer with me but I have fond memorizes every "time" I look for the "time" :)
you're slowly converting me into watch lover, my dad use to like them and i never understood why, and now i started to realise how classy of a man he was.
All I can say is " You are the best watchmaker " out there ! Really enjoyed every bit of the video... Simply awesome job done with excellent perfection
Quartz or mechanical, the best watch is the one you own and can afford
Shiat is shiat.
Praise be to the Casio
@@SgtMacska $22 netted a AE1500wh on amazon thats cool with a 10 year battery & inverted LCD / harkens back to my first watch, a CASIO Digital Quartz with a small rectangular LCD - they sell those for $15 or less on Amazon
The best watch is a smartphone.
@@antman7673 I can't go swimming with my phone or go on 3 day hiking with it
I am fast becoming addicted to your channel. I come from Rugeley, live in California now. No, not earning enough for the real deal watches. However. Santa and the universe brought me my first Longines. Conquest. I am looking at my first automatic I love the Tissot LE LOCLE POWERMATIC 80 20TH ANNIVERSARY. I prolly won't buy an automatic after this. Budget and humility. Love your voice. Like water over stones Brother. May the universe bestow many blessing upon you.
Love this channel. I have a "collection" of five watches I have owned through my 50 odd years. None of them special, and none of them work. It would be nice to get them all restored like this.
the patience and meticulousness of watchmakers deserve very special people
Nice to see a vid of restoring of Breitling aerospace, especially when you do the complete disassemble of the module to clean and repair it.
One can sure appreciate your Eyesight, dexterity, and patience. All of which I don't have so I'll just sit, watch and enjoy. .
When I want to look nice and fancy I wear my Omega Automatic Constellation Chronometer.
When I really want to know the time I wear my $15 Casio.
There's a place for everything... very nice video, thanks again.
First time here, what a brilliantly shot and edited vid. The no nonsense opinions and narration was an absolute pleasure that put a smile on my face.
I thought I was the bold one to detail strip a pistol of mine. this craft of yours is really amazing to witness, but never would I attempt it.
One of my favorite watches I have ever owned was from a company I don't think exists anymore. It was named Riviera, and it was the first watch I ever owned that wasnt a cheap 2 dollar watch. It had a square, gold dial and was mainly silver, with small gold accents on the watch band. It just kept ticking, and was always right on time. It kept going for almost 6 years without needing a battery. When I changed it, it kept stopping, and I was worried that because I couldnt find the company that made it anymore, I wouldnt be able to get it fixed. A few years passed, and i thought I had lost it. when I finally found and opened it up, i learned that it had a JP-01 quartz movement, one of the super cheap, easy to replace movements they make. That old friend is still in my collection as the watch that started my love for watches.
I really enjoyed this. You show with perfect camera focus and masterfull editing the whole thing including the cleaning, taking the new things out of their packaging and involve your enthusiastic young helper in the paperwork. Brilliant!
Excellent tutorial. Very professional and supreme skill. Crystal clear video and not too serious - entertaining as well. Many thanks.
On the DIY front, I bought my wife a Jean Renet Carlton watch with an ETA movement in 1982 and have always replaced the battery myself. Recently, I found that when I replaced the back the movement stopped. I then remembered that for the last few years I'd been using the incorrect battery, a 392 instead of a 329. As you were explaining, same diameter but different thickness. Also the 392 a slightly higher capacity and therefore lasted a little longer!!
Anyhow, always used the same little red plastic sealing ring with a tiny amount of silicon and over the years, with constant compression by the watch back it must have become a little thinner, sufficient for the case back to short out on the battery*. Just a little less pressure on the back and it was fine but did I have a proper seal? Well, changed back to a 329 and everything fine again after 40 years of battery replacement.
*Thought I should update this because Nekkid is absolutely right!! Nothing to do with the battery 'shorting out' that's quite ridiculous. It is the movement pressing against the crystal and stopping the second hand!! There aren't many advantages with snap-on watch backs but if this had been a screw in I could have done immense damage; rather like Nekkid's Aerospace.
Also, when I looked closely at the battery clamp, it is actually embossed with the battery dimensions, 7.9mm diameter and 3.1mm height!! AKA Renata 329!! Good old ETA and thanks to Nekkid again for pointing me in the right direction.
Forgot to mention, you had the movement looking so immaculate the Aerospace should have a crystal back LoL.
Thank you once again.
Thank you 🙏
Posted literally 2 minutes ago and already a dislike. What a tool. I doubt they'd even watched the video. Keep posting the great vids!
You have to forgive the mentally disturbed, they are gods special children.
Some snob who got lost on his way to another Rolex video probable.
Lol it may have been the accountant
@@NekkidWatchmaker 🤣🤣🤣
When I am early I comment "yes". It is like placing a coin on the green while putting in golf. After I watch the video, I will edit to add my opinion. If I just leave "yes", it is a positive comment. 😁
Just relax and enjoy this amazing person and his art...Thank you so much!
You, AGAIN, brought joy to my day. Thanks neighbor. (fellow earthling)
Thanks Hans
Awesome how you interact with your boy! A true dad!
I simply like your videos. Funnies and give a lot of visible infos about those beauties. Keep entertaining us please!
Hands down the absolute best watch repair and restoration channel on TH-cam! Love your work man! Best to you and your beautiful family
Thanks Carlos
I have the same LCD problem can u fix it
Nekkid Quote: “ You have to break a few omelettes to make scrambled eggs right ” End Quote.
Errr ok.
_Oh how the turntables!_ 🤣
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Nice one🤣
Common English expression
@@frankiefourfingers6717 "can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs" is the common expression
Can't make an egg without breaking a few hens.
In my view, one of the coolest quartz watches. Need one of these on my wrist. Another great video, once again thankyou for making and sharing
It is really a beautiful watch. After restoration it looks amazing.
I know nothing about watches. I am not a watchmaker’s apprentice, nor do I tinker, but I love watching you do the tinkering and I love your commentary.
Thank you 🙏 Sheri
Wow-what a clever son you have. Must get this from his mother!
Lol. She was reading this comment with me and was nodding affirmatively. But it’s not true
@@NekkidWatchmaker I bet you did not say that in front of your wife?
@@NekkidWatchmaker lol
The best burn ive seen allday
Your camera work is excellent but your commentary is just brilliant!
Haven't seen you for a while, love your show..
Thanks valentine
@@NekkidWatchmaker would it be possible to send you my seiko kinetic auto relay to fix. I've sent it away before and they didn't do a good job but I'm sure you could get it done no problem 😊
Thank you very much for this video and your comments about horologists starting out on quartz watches. I actually have three of them of which I am building up confidence to repair by watching your detailed and inspiring videos. One is a Casio that has a barometer in it, one is my original Timex Expedition, and one is a BMW M3 watch with a tachometer dial of which the stem is messed up.
I was fascinated as a child by the technology of quartz watches and still hold them in the highest regard. I have small wrists and chunky, mechanical watches look ridiculous on me so I am grateful for slim quartz movements that are affordable.
and with a tiny solar panel to recharge the battery a quartz watch is just better , stopwatch, alarm, light, musical chimes that can be programmed to your favorite song including singing not just a chime , even a audio/video camera and calculator et cetera , fuck a rolex, nobody will rob my cheap looking watch
Thanks Nekkid, I adore your videos, despite having no interest in watch restorations. So therapeutic, and slightly tinted with a wonderful humour. Class!
Thanks mate
This is so good, I’m gonna watch it again tomorrow! Nuff respect for appreciating that for most people, their first watches were quartz. As usual, the technical know-how on display is fascinating.
How did I miss this!!! I just suggests this watch for a battery replace and reprogram video... Spot on awesome !!!!
A brilliant video, it seems a longtime between posts so I'm hoping to see more or your adventures soon please. Stay safe & take care
Thanks ray
Thank you. It is wonderful to hear you teaching your son. ⏱
I reckon the Nekkid Watchmaker could be an Olympic contender for playing "Operation"
Breaking omlettes to create some scrambled egg - defiantly possible. I just LOVE his creativity. Thank you Nekkid Watchmaker
I never appreciated quartz movement in my adulthood until this video. Thank you for reminding me the joy of owning one. I’m going to try and find my Casio calcuwatch at my parents house.
Thanks mate glad I’ve awakened some childhood memories. Find that calculator watch
I wear quartz most days simply because I don’t wish to expose a 10 or 20+ grand timepiece to the rigors of things I do which at one moment might be changing engine oil, then an hour later, using a chain saw to knock-off part of a dying tree. Later I might be fishing on the ocean or lying prone on some huge rock to shoot a high power rifle at some distant target. None of these are activities in which a sane individual wears an expensive timepiece. When all I did was sit in an office or conference room each day, or travel from one city to the next for yet another dog and pony show type business meeting, wearing a high quality timepiece was sensible. Now I wear them only on those occasions when I’m socializing, or doing something for which business attire is worn. it’s better this way.
when i was a child, i change myself the Casio Databank battery, the only time i send the watch to watch shop they put the rear case in bad position a miniature spring pops and shortcircuit , now ia have a dead Classic watch, on that time i explode on kid fury!!! i cant believe it, they are specialists.. but they do a damage, and not accept to repair it.. i never trust again , i do myself on all my watches.
Your words of faith and encouragement at the end of your videos are very much welcomed and appreciated . Thank you so much 🙏🙂
Thank you 🙏
I don’t think I’ve own either types. My first watch I ever bought was an Apple Watch 5. Though after seeing this channel and other channels working with mechanical watches, this video being the first Quartz watch, I wish I would’ve gotten a mechanical watch, they’re absolutely beautiful things
Just ordered a affordable skeletonized watch, so I can enjoy seeing how it all works any time I look at it, probably going to be just the start of a collection now, eyeing up a "Bulova Lunar Pilot" to get later, love that the design is tied to a Prototype that actually went to the surface of the moon, without the monstrous cost of the Omega Speedmasters NASA usually used
(5700$ for a Speedmaster, 400$ for the Lunar Pilot XD)
I have Quartz watches from the 70’s to the present and all are in great shape and keeping excellent time. I also have mechanical watches from Circa 1860’s to the present and love them all. Thanks for this video and educating all of us on the value of quartz watches.
I'm just here to hear your chat ... and admire your skills.
No wonder the results are so good...you have always the help of the li'l watchmaker!
Fun to see a quartz being serviced!
Thank you. I enjoyed seeing the Breitling repair. Your child is also good. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!
No idea how I ended up here but I'm still patting myself on the back
The moments with your son are beautiful and priceless.
I appreciate the Family Guy reference!
When watching I can feel the stress and the tension fall out of me, either that or my incontinent bag has split again..........
Another great video my friend, keep safe and well and love to the family
Thanks mate
Gave myself a “pat on the back” for being here and gave you a “like” for your cool video!
Thanks mate
Your superb watchmaking skills are matched by your charming narration! Wonderful! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
Thank you 😊
Absolutely amazing "restoration of Breitling Aerospace" God Bless and God Speed.
Made me raise my eyebrows definitely....I will not be looking at Breitling quartz watches in the same light again....Very enjoyable watch.👏👏👏
Love the videos thank you. Particularly interesting to see this one where there's virtually none of those elements that watch companies use to lever the price up. If i were to guess at the price points throughout the journey of the watch id say. Cost to manufacture $40, sell to dealer price $1,200, cost to customer $2,000.
Maybe, in terms of manufacturing cost, but just look at the complexity. This watch has great functions. It would have taken tremendous skill to achieve.
I own a 1st gen Emergency. In 2015 it was a $600 charge T swap both batteries so I did the next 2 myself. I don’t touch the ELT battery, but I do replace with the specified battery which looks to be the same one for this model. Thanks for sharing!
"Brass Acorns"...love it!
Yes I have owned numerous quartz watches and even have many now. I just never seem to wear any of them. Some are beautiful but never seem to make me smile. My favorites are all of the prequartz Era.
Yes I am watching this amazing video again and hopefully I will start wearing some of the quartz again.
I’ve no issue with quartz watches, but there’s nothing like the thrill of knowing that you’re wearing tiny hand made machine on your wrist, and that if you put it in a draw and forget about it for 20 years you can pick it up, give it a little shake or a wind and it will start working again
I'm not a fan of quartz. OK.. Mechanical watches can be brought back to their original glory. You just can't shake and wind! Oils ;(Yes there are many), that are in a mechanical watch degrade over time and they are not the liquid that they were when the watch was built/ last serviced. They are STILL subject to corrosion of the mechanism. A cleaning and an oil change is important. IMHO . This is even MORE important on watches that are, :Auto or Self winding". Watches that have: complications, need additional care after your stared 20 years.
Well once you get it serviced, by a watchmaker that has the offical parts, who probably had to sign their life away to the watch manufacturer, for a price that is a significant fraction of the original purchase price of the watch.
What a transformation to the finished product. You made it look like new or gently-used compared to the condition in which it was received. Impressive.