Hi everyone. Yes I installed the hands as they are because you can reset the home position of all the hands electronically which I didn’t do in the video. All the hands can be reset to home position and then synchronised with the digital and analogue display. I just got it working and wanted to finish the video. Hope that helps
can I ask how much approx you would charge for this sort of repair? I am a young lad thinking of getting into this line of work. The watch goes for like £600(ish). How much for this type of repair???
@@zeitgeist909 I'd say it really depends on what the market looks like around where you are located (or where your business will be located). You should do some research, like reaching out to some watchmakers and asking about some common jobs.
In the early 60's, I was your son, hanging out in my fathers jewelry store while he repaired watches, this brought back many fond memories. Thank You...
ronch550 No I think this gentleman is trying to say that “in the early 1960s when he was a boy, he used to hang around in his dads shop”, just like my son hangs around in my workshop. Must just be a translation error
@@NekkidWatchmaker oh ok. Makes me remember good memories of when I was around 5 years old and lived with my grandparents in their little store. It may have been a small, humble store but for a child, it was a fond, memorable experience. I would watch my grandpa pack spices into small plastic pouches for sale. And when things are quiet and he's not busy we would play with jigsaw puzzles that showed Pinocchio, Snow White, etc. Good times!!
Man, this guy is not only an excellent watch maker, he seems to be a great father. You can hear the love in his children's laughter. Much love to you, good sir.
Yes...that Skyhawk lives once again and you Sir, have given this piece justice. I don't see how much more perfect it could be. If it was mine, I'd be thrilled to get it back to spec. Kudos.
You say "...not perfect by any stretch of the imagination..." I beg to differ, you basically did a resto as far as I'm concerned and the watch turned out beautifully afterwards, almost pristine again. So a top-notch job that anyone would be happy with. Kudos!
@@NekkidWatchmaker Awesome video. Thanks for posting. I have a skyhawk with a slow hour hand, (i.e. it takes 62 minutes to go from, say, 12:00 to 1:00.) The minute hand is fine..1 revolution in 60 minutes. The nightly radio sync doesn't correct it so it sounds like a mechanical problem. I have 8 Citizen SkyHawk variations and this is the third watch I'm sending in for repair.
@@NekkidWatchmaker thanks for replying, i ordered a press and caliper yesterday and thought i could order the crystal as well, so i could receive it at the same time. I guess i will just have to wait.
I’ve been watching for a a few months now (even though this is a older video) and one of the reasons I continue watching is how you not only interact with your boys but also how your teaching them as well! You do all of it with a great sense of humor and that is fantastic! Great job!!!
In a situation where almost anyone else would have seen garbage, you saw something of value that just needed repair. Really makes me think of just how much we needlessly toss out for the sake of convenience. Well done, sir. You've got my subscription.
This was indeed a great display of the watch repairers fine art. However the sad fact is that outside of show casing his incredible skills it would never be an economic prospect to ask someone like him to commercially repair a comparatively low cost but badly damaged watch of this nature. I would venture to suggest that the true cost of repair vastly exceeds its 2nd hand value on resale and so 9 times out 10, it would be best sold on for parts in its damaged state.
Never thought I would find someone someone capable of resurrecting the watch ⌚. He does it with patience, dedication, I would venture to say, with love, shown on his tone of voice and the way he address his child. Great job.
I am absolutely amazed by your skills in rebirthing beautiful time pieces. Before you, disasterous, after you, born again. I can't imagine just how pleased your customers must be. When I joined the Army, I bought a Casio, analog face, and loved it. It was not top line, but it was beautiful in it's simplicity. When I changed the battery in it, I did not put the seal in right and moisture ruined it. Watching you makes me want to purchase a fine watch for my husband, and wear one myself, once again. It's been years since I wore a watch...after seeing your videos, I think that might change. Many blessings to you and your loved ones, and to all your fans. I so pray for your prosperity!
You Sir, are a hero to me. The fact you take so much time to restore a watch to as good as new is and should be an inspiration to us all. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
I love your meticulous attention to detail with accurate description of what you're doing. This is actually a very peaceful and relaxing to watch a professional at work.
Ditto. I just found and subscribed a few days ago. Nekkid's voice has a pleasant quality to it and the subject matter makes his perfect as ASMR videos. I watch before I sleep. The unabashed laughter of a child is always a tonic so I'm glad he has been incorporated as an apprentice watchmaker.
It is a so uplifting to see such a remarkable, gracious human being at his work. I expect his son will emulate his father’s fine example, as it should be. We need so much more of this in our world.
Thank you very much, sir, for this video. I just repaired mine. I had it crash on the ground and the glass exploded toward the dial. I'm no watchmaker at all, but your video helped me : 1) it was doable, even for me 2) i saw how to do it 3)i could buy the missing tools 4)i could feel reinsured, following your vid, 1 step at a time. I even ordered the saphir glass genuine from citizen, and thus could upgrade my watch! (I have the blue angels, titanium, no saphir version) Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Another masterpiece! 10 STARS! The inclusion of his son is outstanding. After all, how can the son learn if there is no teacher. The transmission process is crucial to a child's healthy development: the family. Many thanks!
@@NekkidWatchmaker, please can you give me details of getting my citizen eco drive 200 repaired by yourself or where I can source the replacement bezel,please.
Dear Joe something good came out of Birmingham...you! Just finished watching your 1920’s Omega pocket watch. Like everyone else I am blown away with you, the first person in my 73yrs to show me how to change the oil in my watch...no the first I have ever seen the dissembling and reassembling of a watch. I come from an aviation family and have long wondered how men made gears springs shafts etc for clocks then watches centuries ago.....how did they do it? They needed gauges jigs cutting milling tools etc. Am very happy to subscribe. May I tell you of a car mechanic who told a surgeon “basically I do the same as you do...I change old parts for new parts.” The surgeon replied “yes, but can you do it with the motor still running? Joe you are a surgeon.
I love all the ambient noises, including your son talking/tinkering and playing, you seem like a genuinely caring and loving man/dad with a passion for working with watches. Please keep making videos, their very relaxing to watch and listen to and much appreciated.
Love your work and the way you present with originality and simplicity in all the videos. And the message you give in end tells lot about you as person. Great. Keep making videos and helping mankind.
I enjoy hearing your son. My dad never had the patience to teach me anything. He could not tolerate children in his workspace, so it is really nice to see that you are teaching your son your skills.
He did but u see not all parts are brushed finish. Some parts are polished. Like the bracelet. He brushed it all. But overall great but since ur going thru all this trouble just an extra step to polish those parts would make it more complete. But yeah thumbs up from me still
When you described it's completed look and said: *"not perfect"* understand that perfect is brand new; and sometimes *even they have flaws.* If an item gives ppl a sense of joy b/c it is pleasing to the eye, then to me this watch is *"perfect".....Well Done.*
Beautiful watch and beautiful job of repairing. I told my son when he was a young man that the only jewelry that most men wear is a good watch. I have him my Citizen Nighthawk BJ7000-52E that was well used from years of military service. He had the crystal replaced and still wears it to this day. He tells me he gets compliments on it constantly. And much to my satisfaction, he told me (wait for it...), "You were right, Dad." ;-) because people do notice it. I loved it and it worked well for me. But as my eyes got a little older I simply could not read the chronograph numbers. Kind regards,
You make it sound like that watch is decades old. I've got the same watch that I bought brand new in 2008, and I think its a 2005 model, can't be older.
@@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 It isn't that it is that old, it just had a hard life in several combat zones. I wore for about 10 years and once you hit 40, your near vision starts to go. I simply could not read the chronometer rings any longer. And my young man was happy to have it. He still wears it proudly. And in the immortal words of Forrest Gump, "that's all I got to say about that."
@Henery Cole Stage, I gave up on the chronograph watches when my near vision took a dump fifteen years ago (I'm sixty-one). I just wear a Seiko Solar rose gold hands and data bezal, and diamond dial markers. It's one of the more fancy iterations of this model, but in a very classy way. It's easy to read and I get countless compliments on it. Thank you for your service. I'm retired Army and I know the type of harsh service that you have experienced. I was wounded in El Salvador (1986), and medically retired after ten years of service in 1988 (after spending a year and a half in the hospital).
@@wadehampton1534 Update on my old watch; my young man just passed his US commercial pilots' license test wearing that very watch! I could not be prouder ;-) Btw, I'm a former 11B airborne grunt. Then went to university, got my degree, and swapped teams to Navy intel. When the Navy saw the wings, I ended up as the ground liaison because I 'speak grunt' ;-) Now retired and living in the UK. One of those 'overpaid, oversexed, and over here!' GI's that married an English rose and stayed. Cheers!
I used to do minor repairs to watches 30 years ago but gave it up for some reason or other that I can’t remember. But, watching these videos of yours has reignited the want to start again and I have a simple project to start with. My dear departed dads old smiths pocket watch has languished in a drawer for over twenty years and although it works, it can only manage about five minutes running before giving in. It’s such a basic model that it has no jewels in the movement at all, but is in quite good nick. So I’ll see how I get on with that one. Great to see a master craftsman in action. 👍
I have the Blue Angels version eco-drive. What a great watch. It’s over 20 years old and has required less maintenance than a couple of my more expensive watches. I can’t read the bezels any longer as the font is too small but I can still tell the time. Lol.
I really like watching these videos. Never really knew anything about watch making. Not sure if I’ll ever try myself but am absolutely fascinated by these little machines. And love going through the process with you. Thanks!
Beautiful piece. Luv to hear ur son laugh out loud and so happy to be in ur presence. Very Noble of u to work as well as include family interactions at times.So relaxing to watch u in ur Craft bringing beautiful piecies to LIFE again. Such an Artist with a great Sense Of Humor as well. Brightens my mood even more, and thank u so much for sharing. I really appreciate u, until next TIME!
I appreciate the care and the skill you are bringing to this humble Citizen. I love the Eco-drive watches and it's nice to see you bring this one back to life.
I have watched your videos for several years, and I must say you have a very calming voice and I enjoy watching, even though I do not do watch repair! You and your apprentice :) do very nice work and I am amazed at the results. Thanks for the video.
I don't know what to say. Absolutely wonderful job my good man! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Kudos to you and your step-by-step commentary really added to my watching experience! Thanks so much for this!
I don't know what to say here but what jumped into my mind watching the finished product. It looks like it's new out of the box. I'm not exaggerating. If you didn't know the crystal was supposed to be domed, this looks like a brand new watch. Honestly, only an expert would know what to look for to say it was "not perfect". What a beautiful restoration.
Nice to hear your son is growing up properly! Learning from his Dad. Even watching the PROPER Mr Men with the incomparable Arthur Lowe. Fantastic job on the watch too. (As always)
I have had one of these for 15 years and had some bad scratches on the crystal. My watch repairman made it look new also cleaned the bracelet. Such a great watch.
@Ivan Campa So the short hand points to the hour and the long hand points to the minute. Now think about it like a plane's cockpit. When you walk in if you are not a pilot you have no idea what all that stuff does because you are IGNORANT to it, but a pilot knows exactly what they do and if he wants to check airspeed he knows exactly where to go without wasting time fumbling with the rest of the instruments. in closing please stick to your depth.
My dad has one too! Hes an ex pilot and used it all the time to make calculations. I dont know what Ivan is talking about lol... unfortunately my dads starting running into issues a couple years ago and the repair place told him he couldn't do it but this video gave me some hope and perhaps I will have it repaired in time for Xmas.
Thank you for this video. I literally just refurbished one of these--no broken glass--but a good cleaning, new crystal, power cell, etc. I rewatched how you released the stem.
Is there anything that can beat this guy he fixes everything and makes it look simple I have 1968 Brietling and enjoyed watching him strip down and rebuild the Navitimer thinking I wish it were mine that he was servicing All the best for the future to you and your family
Just brilliant videos.. It shows how much of an amazing watch maker you are and I hope your son will follow in your footsteps. Please continue the great work you do and your passion shines through.
I really enjoyed this video much more than I thought I would. You did some great work on the Skyhawk. You've made me want to give my old Skyhawk a second life by restoring it.
Sometime ago, one of my daughters had a similar Citizen which let her down, so I gave her a rare Seiko Flightmaster, the legendary SNA411P1. This beauty is something else, and you patiently restored it to its former glory. Billie sat, riveted and thrilled. See Joe? You're putting fire into my watchmaker daughter, and she loves your gentle ways. Much love and grateful thanks, Wendi 🌻 PS. I forgot you asked you asked about filming equipment. Billie suggests you use an iPhone 13 pro/ canon g7x mark ii. Then all will be good in 4K.
I have this exact same watch and found this video fascinating as I've always wondered what it looks like on the inside. Great job repairing, you sure know what you're doing. I hope my watch never sees damage like that. Lol. I need to get my citizen navihawk AT fixed.
Fantastic workmanship. I am interested in knowing how much a restoration like that would cost. Loved the sound of your child enjoying himself in the background.
That was great to watch. I received the titanium version of this watch from my mom just after my dad passed. It was in rough shape cosmetically, but not quite as bad as this one. Citizen Canada restored it back to like-new condition for me. Thanks for the tour of its components.
Jeez, did this guy stop a bullet with this watch? I don't ever remember seeing one so hammered before! Beautiful job on this resto, sir. This watch looks absolutely great!
Nice watch with bad crystal hartlex glass.i Sold mine and bought a Citizen Eco Perpetual cal. With a Sapphire crystal glass.Less to stess about. Thanks this guy is a genius with watches.
I don't know why I spent 25 minutes, not counting the ads, watching a guy restore and revive and a watch I don't even own ! I'm either a junkie for redundant knowledge or maybe the guy is just captivating in what he does and how he does it. Either way, this was a great restore and I have enjoyed watching this video.
Haha MR men. I remember those books from my childhood. You’ve bought a smile to my face joe. Also your son is funny and nice to hear him learning and having fun
A beautiful restoration of a classic watch. I have the titanium version of this watch and it's 12 years old and still pristine. The damage to that was criminal, but you've done an amazing job. P.S. I used to love the Mr. Men when I was a child :-)
I just found your channel and I straight-away watched three of your videos. Please keep making content. I don't even care about watches but after watching the beauty and elegance of the process, I want one. I also really appreciate your narration, humor, and patience. much love
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this, and maybe because I collect Citizen watches, and this is a model I have. It was great to see the intricate workings of it. Well done, a great job done.
Great watch maker , I always learn something from you my friend and by the way you are an excellent Dad , love to hear the little one laugh in the back . Many blessings to you and your family
@@wizardofahhhs759 Citizen can replace the rechargeable battery (It's not a capacitor as a lot of people state). You might even be able to do it yourself but you risk not having it be waterproof after.
how strange, I found my Skyhawk the other day and this was recommended. What a beautiful reconstruction. Your sons laugh is a joy to hear, thankyou for a great video.
Your videos helped me restore my old watch by myself. It was a fun experience. thank you for putting your videos out there. And you are an amazing watchmaker. Thank you,
This is amazing and you have great skill,an incredible job. Loved hearing Mr Men too! I have the exact same watch and it’s been perfect for past 13 years. Unfortunately I think the seal has gone and I noticed some condensation inside the glass during lockdown. Since then the hour hand isn’t moving properly and I can’t reset, it goes round but very slowly. The other hands and digital display are keeping perfect time. The glass is scratched and inner and outer bezels worn and bracelet has scratches. I never used to take it off and now really miss it. I would love to get it repaired if possible and restored. Just wondered if you might be able to advise/diagnose what might have gone wrong. Thanks again Rob
"It's not perfect" he said? It was totally junk before and you made it close to brand new as you can get. I would have thrown it away, lol. You're a master at your work, nice to see there are some left.
Another great job! Not my kind of watch tbh but I do love to watch the meticulous method you take with all your repairs. Thanks for posting and more power to you!💪
Its always great when your kids are joining in on projects, ...my kids also enjoy it alot when we work on oure rc cars together.. But Thanks for taking the time to make the video and share it....great as usual....
I have exactly two of these Skyhawk watches. One of them still brand-new in the box. It is my all time favourite timepiece. It was so much fun to watch you restore it. I now have a good idea how this watch is assembled. The video is as usual superb. I love your commentary and your humor.
Hi all. I must agree with The Geezer. Don’t sell yourself short. Considering what you had to work with, the end result is nothing short of spectacular. Well done sir, well done 👍
What a great looking watch, you did an amazing job, good to see you involving the young bloke, I still remember helping my Pop who was an amateur jeweller who found & faceted his own gems stones, sadly I was to young to appreciate it at the time.
One of the nicest informative teaching videos presented with devotion and love. I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you for sharing your expertise in an inspiring way.
Hi everyone. Yes I installed the hands as they are because you can reset the home position of all the hands electronically which I didn’t do in the video. All the hands can be reset to home position and then synchronised with the digital and analogue display. I just got it working and wanted to finish the video. Hope that helps
can I ask how much approx you would charge for this sort of repair?
I am a young lad thinking of getting into this line of work.
The watch goes for like £600(ish).
How much for this type of repair???
I was about to have a stroke before I read this. Good job.
Nekkid Watchmaker Hello sire, is there any way to reach you out personally thru email?
I just have some questions. Thank you very much
Thank god you said that. My OCD was killing me knowing that the second hand was out of position by about 15 seconds.
@@zeitgeist909 I'd say it really depends on what the market looks like around where you are located (or where your business will be located). You should do some research, like reaching out to some watchmakers and asking about some common jobs.
You’re son has a great laugh, and when my 4.5 month heard your son laugh, he laughed.
In the early 60's, I was your son, hanging out in my fathers jewelry store while he repaired watches, this brought back many fond memories. Thank You...
lotechgreg this is a lovely and emotive comment, thank you
@@NekkidWatchmaker wait, is he really your son?
ronch550 No I think this gentleman is trying to say that “in the early 1960s when he was a boy, he used to hang around in his dads shop”, just like my son hangs around in my workshop. Must just be a translation error
@@NekkidWatchmaker oh ok. Makes me remember good memories of when I was around 5 years old and lived with my grandparents in their little store. It may have been a small, humble store but for a child, it was a fond, memorable experience. I would watch my grandpa pack spices into small plastic pouches for sale. And when things are quiet and he's not busy we would play with jigsaw puzzles that showed Pinocchio, Snow White, etc. Good times!!
ronch550 I think memories made at that age stay with us forever. Nice to hear your memory mate. Hopefully my son will remember when I’m long gone
What passion and care he takes. Treats each of the watches like they're his children. So good to see this AND learn something as well
Man, this guy is not only an excellent watch maker, he seems to be a great father. You can hear the love in his children's laughter. Much love to you, good sir.
Just what I was thinking!
very true, good man
Cyclical Cynic agreed....love this guy very talented
The most important job of all!
Totally agree, was thinking the same!
Yes...that Skyhawk lives once again and you Sir, have given this piece justice. I don't see how much more perfect it could be. If it was mine, I'd be thrilled to get it back to spec. Kudos.
You say "...not perfect by any stretch of the imagination..." I beg to differ, you basically did a resto as far as I'm concerned and the watch turned out beautifully afterwards, almost pristine again. So a top-notch job that anyone would be happy with. Kudos!
The Geezer thanks mate for your kind comments. Really appreciate it
@@NekkidWatchmaker Awesome video. Thanks for posting. I have a skyhawk with a slow hour hand, (i.e. it takes 62 minutes to go from, say, 12:00 to 1:00.) The minute hand is fine..1 revolution in 60 minutes. The nightly radio sync doesn't correct it so it sounds like a mechanical problem. I have 8 Citizen SkyHawk variations and this is the third watch I'm sending in for repair.
@@NekkidWatchmaker can you help me find the correct crystal size for citizen h500-s078181? I would like to attempt to replace it myself, thanks.
Vadim best to measure your old crystal if you still have it
@@NekkidWatchmaker thanks for replying, i ordered a press and caliper yesterday and thought i could order the crystal as well, so i could receive it at the same time. I guess i will just have to wait.
I’ve been watching for a a few months now (even though this is a older video) and one of the reasons I continue watching is how you not only interact with your boys but also how your teaching them as well! You do all of it with a great sense of humor and that is fantastic! Great job!!!
The child’s laughter was the cherry on the cake here. Your work is amazing.
👍👍💯👏❤️😘
In a situation where almost anyone else would have seen garbage, you saw something of value that just needed repair. Really makes me think of just how much we needlessly toss out for the sake of convenience. Well done, sir. You've got my subscription.
This was indeed a great display of the watch repairers fine art. However the sad fact is that outside of show casing his incredible skills it would never be an economic prospect to ask someone like him to commercially repair a comparatively low cost but badly damaged watch of this nature. I would venture to suggest that the true cost of repair vastly exceeds its 2nd hand value on resale and so 9 times out 10, it would be best sold on for parts in its damaged state.
@@mitchellan1000 citizen skyhawks arent cheap even second hand ones😅
Joe: The sound of your son's laughter is just beautiful. It brightened my day, and the day was already good. Blessings on you.
Thanks lee
Your boy has a lovely laugh! I love how patient you are with him.
Thank you 🙏
Your patience and attention to detail are truly humbling. God gifted you well. Thank you.
Never thought I would find someone someone capable of resurrecting the watch ⌚. He does it with patience, dedication, I would venture to say, with love, shown on his tone of voice and the way he address his child. Great job.
What happened? Was it an actual motorcycle accident? I hope not!
I am absolutely amazed by your skills in rebirthing beautiful time pieces. Before you, disasterous, after you, born again. I can't imagine just how pleased your customers must be. When I joined the Army, I bought a Casio, analog face, and loved it. It was not top line, but it was beautiful in it's simplicity. When I changed the battery in it, I did not put the seal in right and moisture ruined it. Watching you makes me want to purchase a fine watch for my husband, and wear one myself, once again. It's been years since I wore a watch...after seeing your videos, I think that might change. Many blessings to you and your loved ones, and to all your fans. I so pray for your prosperity!
You Sir, are a hero to me.
The fact you take so much time to restore a watch to as good as new
is and should be an inspiration to us all.
Thank you for your wonderful videos.
I've enjoyed your videos, excellent craftsmanship, skill, narration, and hearing a loving father talk with his bubbly son. More please!
I love your meticulous attention to detail with accurate description of what you're doing. This is actually a very peaceful and relaxing to watch a professional at work.
Ditto. I just found and subscribed a few days ago. Nekkid's voice has a pleasant quality to it and the subject matter makes his perfect as ASMR videos. I watch before I sleep. The unabashed laughter of a child is always a tonic so I'm glad he has been incorporated as an apprentice watchmaker.
It is a so uplifting to see such a remarkable, gracious human being at his work. I expect his son will emulate his father’s fine example, as it should be. We need so much more of this in our world.
I CAN'T REFRAIN MYSELF TO WATCH SO MANY TIMES THIS IMPRESSIVE VIDEO. THIS GENTLEMAN IS NOT A WATCH REPAIRMAN; THIS GUY IS A TRULY FINE ARTIST....!
Thank you very much, sir, for this video. I just repaired mine. I had it crash on the ground and the glass exploded toward the dial.
I'm no watchmaker at all, but your video helped me :
1) it was doable, even for me
2) i saw how to do it
3)i could buy the missing tools
4)i could feel reinsured, following your vid, 1 step at a time.
I even ordered the saphir glass genuine from citizen, and thus could upgrade my watch!
(I have the blue angels, titanium, no saphir version)
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Thank you 🙏
Another masterpiece! 10 STARS! The inclusion of his son is outstanding. After all, how can the son learn if there is no teacher. The transmission process is crucial to a child's healthy development: the family. Many thanks!
Thanks mate
@@NekkidWatchmaker, please can you give me details of getting my citizen eco drive 200 repaired by yourself or where I can source the replacement bezel,please.
Dear Joe something good came out of Birmingham...you! Just finished watching your 1920’s Omega pocket watch. Like everyone else I am blown away with you, the first person in my 73yrs to show me how to change the oil in my watch...no the first I have ever seen the dissembling and reassembling of a watch. I come from an aviation family and have long wondered how men made gears springs shafts etc for clocks then watches centuries ago.....how did they do it? They needed gauges jigs cutting milling tools etc. Am very happy to subscribe. May I tell you of a car mechanic who told a surgeon “basically I do the same as you do...I change old parts for new parts.” The surgeon replied “yes, but can you do it with the motor still running? Joe you are a surgeon.
Peter Nicholsonu thank you Peter for you lovely comment.
It’s really a testament of your love that you can have your son there when you’re doing such tedious work!
I love all the ambient noises, including your son talking/tinkering and playing, you seem like a genuinely caring and loving man/dad with a passion for working with watches.
Please keep making videos, their very relaxing to watch and listen to and much appreciated.
Love your work and the way you present with originality and simplicity in all the videos.
And the message you give in end tells lot about you as person.
Great.
Keep making videos and helping mankind.
I enjoy hearing your son. My dad never had the patience to teach me anything. He could not tolerate children in his workspace, so it is really nice to see that you are teaching your son your skills.
I find watching this quite hypnotic, a master craftsman at his work and hopefully these skills are never lost.
I have colection pocket watches, most are working. The others I would like to have restored. How or could I send to you to have this dune?
How could anyone put thumbs down, this guy did a great job, rescuing a lovely watch, very good job, amazing video thank you, sublime 👍
Paul Arnison A lot of people are arseholes.
Must be some butthurt dudes who don't have the skills that he has.
He did but u see not all parts are brushed finish. Some parts are polished. Like the bracelet. He brushed it all. But overall great but since ur going thru all this trouble just an extra step to polish those parts would make it more complete. But yeah thumbs up from me still
Those who put thumbs down also a watchmaker
lol those are the people that cant afford one.
You did an AMAZING job, repairing that badly damaged Citizen! All the best to you and your family for 2022.
I have watched many of Joe's videos and he is a Master Craftsman. I think that's the best way to describe what he does.
“It’s not perfect.” Looks like it is to me. Astounding work. You should be proud!
When you described it's completed look and said: *"not perfect"* understand that perfect is brand new; and sometimes *even they have flaws.*
If an item gives ppl a sense of joy b/c it is pleasing to the eye, then to me this watch is *"perfect".....Well Done.*
Beautiful watch and beautiful job of repairing. I told my son when he was a young man that the only jewelry that most men wear is a good watch. I have him my Citizen Nighthawk BJ7000-52E that was well used from years of military service. He had the crystal replaced and still wears it to this day. He tells me he gets compliments on it constantly. And much to my satisfaction, he told me (wait for it...), "You were right, Dad." ;-) because people do notice it. I loved it and it worked well for me. But as my eyes got a little older I simply could not read the chronograph numbers. Kind regards,
oh , come on for God sake!!!!.
You make it sound like that watch is decades old. I've got the same watch that I bought brand new in 2008, and I think its a 2005 model, can't be older.
@@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 It isn't that it is that old, it just had a hard life in several combat zones. I wore for about 10 years and once you hit 40, your near vision starts to go. I simply could not read the chronometer rings any longer. And my young man was happy to have it. He still wears it proudly. And in the immortal words of Forrest Gump, "that's all I got to say about that."
@Henery Cole Stage, I gave up on the chronograph watches when my near vision took a dump fifteen years ago (I'm sixty-one). I just wear a Seiko Solar rose gold hands and data bezal, and diamond dial markers. It's one of the more fancy iterations of this model, but in a very classy way. It's easy to read and I get countless compliments on it.
Thank you for your service. I'm retired Army and I know the type of harsh service that you have experienced. I was wounded in El Salvador (1986), and medically retired after ten years of service in 1988 (after spending a year and a half in the hospital).
@@wadehampton1534 Update on my old watch; my young man just passed his US commercial pilots' license test wearing that very watch! I could not be prouder ;-)
Btw, I'm a former 11B airborne grunt. Then went to university, got my degree, and swapped teams to Navy intel. When the Navy saw the wings, I ended up as the ground liaison because I 'speak grunt' ;-) Now retired and living in the UK. One of those 'overpaid, oversexed, and over here!' GI's that married an English rose and stayed. Cheers!
I used to do minor repairs to watches 30 years ago but gave it up for some reason or other that I can’t remember. But, watching these videos of yours has reignited the want to start again and I have a simple project to start with.
My dear departed dads old smiths pocket watch has languished in a drawer for over twenty years and although it works, it can only manage about five minutes running before giving in. It’s such a basic model that it has no jewels in the movement at all, but is in quite good nick.
So I’ll see how I get on with that one. Great to see a master craftsman in action. 👍
I have the Blue Angels version eco-drive. What a great watch. It’s over 20 years old and has required less maintenance than a couple of my more expensive watches. I can’t read the bezels any longer as the font is too small but I can still tell the time. Lol.
The patience , and wisdom of "Jobe" much respect sir ...
I really like watching these videos. Never really knew anything about watch making. Not sure if I’ll ever try myself but am absolutely fascinated by these little machines. And love going through the process with you. Thanks!
Beautiful piece. Luv to hear ur son laugh out loud and so happy to be in ur presence. Very Noble of u to work as well as include family interactions at times.So relaxing to watch u in ur Craft bringing beautiful piecies to LIFE again. Such an Artist with a great Sense Of Humor as well. Brightens my mood even more, and thank u so much for sharing. I really appreciate u, until next TIME!
I appreciate the care and the skill you are bringing to this humble Citizen. I love the Eco-drive watches and it's nice to see you bring this one back to life.
Did you just randomly pressed the battery indicator to show EUR and the function indicator to point WT-S instead of TME??
I have watched your videos for several years, and I must say you have a very calming voice and I enjoy watching, even though I do not do watch repair! You and your apprentice :) do very nice work and I am amazed at the results. Thanks for the video.
Thank you 🙏
I don't know what to say. Absolutely wonderful job my good man! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Kudos to you and your step-by-step commentary really added to my watching experience! Thanks so much for this!
Lou Periera thanks lou
I don't know what to say here but what jumped into my mind watching the finished product. It looks like it's new out of the box. I'm not exaggerating. If you didn't know the crystal was supposed to be domed, this looks like a brand new watch. Honestly, only an expert would know what to look for to say it was "not perfect". What a beautiful restoration.
Nice to hear your son is growing up properly! Learning from his Dad. Even watching the PROPER Mr Men with the incomparable Arthur Lowe. Fantastic job on the watch too. (As always)
Thanks mate
I have had one of these for 15 years and had some bad scratches on the crystal. My watch repairman made it look new also cleaned the bracelet. Such a great watch.
I've owned a blue angels version for 10 years plus now. no issues. My favorite Watch.
@Ivan Campa So the short hand points to the hour and the long hand points to the minute. Now think about it like a plane's cockpit. When you walk in if you are not a pilot you have no idea what all that stuff does because you are IGNORANT to it, but a pilot knows exactly what they do and if he wants to check airspeed he knows exactly where to go without wasting time fumbling with the rest of the instruments. in closing please stick to your depth.
My dad has one too! Hes an ex pilot and used it all the time to make calculations. I dont know what Ivan is talking about lol... unfortunately my dads starting running into issues a couple years ago and the repair place told him he couldn't do it but this video gave me some hope and perhaps I will have it repaired in time for Xmas.
Whatever flaws you may have identified, I think you did a masterful job of resurrecting that terribly damaged watch. Bravo.
Thank you for this video. I literally just refurbished one of these--no broken glass--but a good cleaning, new crystal, power cell, etc. I rewatched how you released the stem.
Is there anything that can beat this guy he fixes everything and makes it look simple I have 1968 Brietling and enjoyed watching him strip down and rebuild the Navitimer thinking I wish it were mine that he was servicing All the best for the future to you and your family
Great job. Love your son’s laugh as it’s cute and real. We’ve all got to do what we’ve got to do during lockdown. Enjoying your work
Thanks and you are very correct
I loved listening to your son laughing,you are a very patient father
Just brilliant videos.. It shows how much of an amazing watch maker you are and I hope your son will follow in your footsteps. Please continue the great work you do and your passion shines through.
Thanks mate
By far one of the best videos I've seen on TH-cam
I really enjoyed this video much more than I thought I would. You did some great work on the Skyhawk. You've made me want to give my old Skyhawk a second life by restoring it.
Sometime ago, one of my daughters had a similar Citizen which let her down, so I gave her a rare Seiko Flightmaster, the legendary SNA411P1. This beauty is something else, and you patiently restored it to its former glory. Billie sat, riveted and thrilled. See Joe? You're putting fire into my watchmaker daughter, and she loves your gentle ways. Much love and grateful thanks, Wendi 🌻 PS. I forgot you asked you asked about filming equipment. Billie suggests you use an iPhone 13 pro/ canon g7x mark ii. Then all will be good in 4K.
I have this exact same watch and found this video fascinating as I've always wondered what it looks like on the inside. Great job repairing, you sure know what you're doing. I hope my watch never sees damage like that. Lol. I need to get my citizen navihawk AT fixed.
I am so glad someone still carries on this skill. True Talent
Fantastic workmanship. I am interested in knowing how much a restoration like that would cost. Loved the sound of your child enjoying himself in the background.
I have a skyhawk u600 and to me this was the most educational piece I've seen on this watch ,thank you for sharing
That was great to watch. I received the titanium version of this watch from my mom just after my dad passed. It was in rough shape cosmetically, but not quite as bad as this one. Citizen Canada restored it back to like-new condition for me.
Thanks for the tour of its components.
If you don't mind, could you tell me the cost of the restoration?
Really great to hear a kids voice in the background. Makes life worth while.
Jeez, did this guy stop a bullet with this watch? I don't ever remember seeing one so hammered before! Beautiful job on this resto, sir. This watch looks absolutely great!
Nice watch with bad crystal hartlex glass.i Sold mine and bought a Citizen Eco Perpetual cal. With a Sapphire crystal glass.Less to stess about.
Thanks this guy is a genius with watches.
I'm impressed to see the large movement in the large case. So often you see big watches with tiny movements inside surrounded by huge spacers.
I don't know why I spent 25 minutes, not counting the ads, watching a guy restore and revive and a watch I don't even own !
I'm either a junkie for redundant knowledge or maybe the guy is just captivating in what he does and how he does it. Either way, this was a great restore and I have enjoyed watching this video.
Haha MR men. I remember those books from my childhood. You’ve bought a smile to my face joe. Also your son is funny and nice to hear him learning and having fun
Brings back a lot of memories.
Must be a european thing never heard of him...🤷
Beautiful watch! It’s also a joy to hear your little boy talking and laughing in the background.
Thanks jim
You’re really a “right hand” watch master! My respect👍
Never saw a eco drive repair before and never knew these movements use jewels. Great video.
A beautiful restoration of a classic watch. I have the titanium version of this watch and it's 12 years old and still pristine. The damage to that was criminal, but you've done an amazing job. P.S. I used to love the Mr. Men when I was a child :-)
I just found your channel and I straight-away watched three of your videos. Please keep making content. I don't even care about watches but after watching the beauty and elegance of the process, I want one. I also really appreciate your narration, humor, and patience. much love
Thanks Emil
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this, and maybe because I collect Citizen watches, and this is a model I have. It was great to see the intricate workings of it. Well done, a great job done.
Great watch maker , I always learn something from you my friend and by the way you are an excellent Dad , love to hear the little one laugh in the back . Many blessings to you and your family
Thank you 🙏
I love my Citizen Skyhawk. It’s never been fast or slow over the past 12 years I’ve had it. Always keeps perfect time with UTC time that nasa uses.
I have the Blue Angels model too, sadly it quit after about 15 years, haven't decided whether to send it in to Citizen or just buy another.
@@wizardofahhhs759 Citizen can replace the rechargeable battery (It's not a capacitor as a lot of people state). You might even be able to do it yourself but you risk not having it be waterproof after.
how strange, I found my Skyhawk the other day and this was recommended. What a beautiful reconstruction. Your sons laugh is a joy to hear, thankyou for a great video.
Completely astonishing! You've done a marvelous job repairing that watch. Congrats!
Your videos helped me restore my old watch by myself. It was a fun experience. thank you for putting your videos out there. And you are an amazing watchmaker. Thank you,
That’s great to hear mate, well done
This is amazing and you have great skill,an incredible job. Loved hearing Mr Men too! I have the exact same watch and it’s been perfect for past 13 years. Unfortunately I think the seal has gone and I noticed some condensation inside the glass during lockdown. Since then the hour hand isn’t moving properly and I can’t reset, it goes round but very slowly. The other hands and digital display are keeping perfect time. The glass is scratched and inner and outer bezels worn and bracelet has scratches. I never used to take it off and now really miss it.
I would love to get it repaired if possible and restored.
Just wondered if you might be able to advise/diagnose what might have gone wrong.
Thanks again Rob
It is so great that you have your son helping. Good for you.
"It's not perfect" he said? It was totally junk before and you made it close to brand new as you can get. I would have thrown it away, lol. You're a master at your work, nice to see there are some left.
I've got one of these and seeing how to fix it is invaluable. The last service cost me £144 at the UK Citizen Service Centre!
Excellent work, can you share the details of where to get replacement bezels and glass please 🙏 Or would you be able to repair mine?
A watch face that looks like an aircraft's instrument cluster, very cool. Excellent job Joe and assistant .
Another great job! Not my kind of watch tbh but I do love to watch the meticulous method you take with all your repairs. Thanks for posting and more power to you!💪
Its always great when your kids are joining in on projects, ...my kids also enjoy it alot when we work on oure rc cars together..
But Thanks for taking the time to make the video and share it....great as usual....
It's not only work of a master, it's kind of magic!
I have exactly two of these Skyhawk watches. One of them still brand-new in the box. It is my all time favourite timepiece. It was so much fun to watch you restore it. I now have a good idea how this watch is assembled. The video is as usual superb. I love your commentary and your humor.
Hi all. I must agree with The Geezer. Don’t sell yourself short. Considering what you had to work with, the end result is nothing short of spectacular. Well done sir, well done 👍
Man as always…this watch is absolutely beautiful 🤩!!
Thanks roger
I have a watch exactly like that one…
It’s a fantastic piece and a first rate job of repair and restoration…
I've had the same citizen for the past 20 years. Ripppa job brotha!
What a great looking watch, you did an amazing job, good to see you involving the young bloke, I still remember helping my Pop who was an amateur jeweller who found & faceted his own gems stones, sadly I was to young to appreciate it at the time.
I have one of those. I thought mine was in bad nick as it has a small scratch on the crystal. I guess it is not so bad after all.
It's fantastic that you're son shows interest in your work
I saw it till the end ,and you done really a great job with actual care.
murad malik thanks mate I really appreciate your comment
Nekkid Watchmaker fantastic video and great workmanship, your little watchman is awesome.
I just got the U680 version of this watch, very beautiful. Great work fixing it!
You've done fantastic job repairing and restoring that watch. If it was my watch I'd be very happy.
Tim Gore thanks Tim, appreciate your comment
I own one and just by watching what you did, makes me want to go and have my watch buffed thoroughly cleaned out. Thanks for the vid.
This channel is gonna send me broke , there are now 4 1000+ dollar watches I NEED to have !
Watchmaker? Pfft. More like The Watch Surgeon! You even have a wee operating table for your patients! Love this channel❤️🇨🇦
One of the nicest informative teaching videos presented with devotion and love. I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you for sharing your expertise in an inspiring way.