Finding Hidden Gems In Watch Restoration!
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- Finding high quality SWISS movements in CHEAP under-the-radar watches & preparing them for resale on eBay or for your own collection.
Service tutorial on AS1916 movement
Tidying up the gold capped case without invasive surgery
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This channel used to be nothing more to me than a nightcap before heading to bed, now I’m on multiple horological forums and receiving packages from eBay every other month. Curse you nekkid watchmaker! All jokes, really appreciate each video that gets shared and thanks for introducing me and others to such a great hobby. Cheers.
Same... it is addictive.
Same here! Watch collection just keeps growing...😅
The great thing about more people getting turned on to watchmaking is that many more of these wonderful watches will be saved. Especially less expensive, vintage watches that aren’t worth the cost of a professional restoration. Thanks again Mr. Nekkid Watchmaker
I’m always amazed by how bad the exterior can look yet the movement looks close to pristine. Just shows how well the case protects it.
just a scam you dont have the timegraft numers, this is not a repair or resyauration is jut a clean. - a scam-- dont buy too clean watches its a scam
please ignore this troll. Timegrapher at 36:36, and this is a restoration.
@@parkpy Never take a 3 month old troll seriously.. or 3 years, or troll at all..
Not really strange. Just like any other closed mechanizm.
Have you seen the 100 yr old Omega full of WD-40, that he restored a long while back. If I remember, even that one came out pristine, even before any cleaning. Blows my mind every time.
Beautiful movement, exquisite restoration, missed you Joe
Thank you 🙏
So happy to see you back and with a really smashing restoration. I love the macro shots you are getting, I’m no camera expert but I think you should stick with the camera you have and just ‘fiddle about a bit’ till you get it just right as we all know you can, and do 😊
Nice work on the case back and the watch rescue. Looks like it can run for decades now.
Can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday evening, than sitting down and listening to your relaxing voice and amazing restorations. I promise not to wander off and get distracted by carpet cleaning and narrow boat videos again!!!!!
Lol thanks mate but I love those carpet cleaning videos myself
I hope everyone else appreciates Joes humor as much as I do. I’m a barber but I subscribe bc he’s easy to understand and he makes it fun. 🇺🇸
Dear Nekkid, please allow me and my wife to make a generic comment, thus not specific to this particular video, but related to all your contents: we love your style, your personality, your empathy, your sense of humor and we adore your capacity as watchmaker in all its aspects. Greetings and a warm, friendly hug from Bonn, Germany‘s former capital. Please continue posting new footage. We love it! T & A
Thank you both and hugs bag at you
Love the process you have of not over restoring. Looks as wonderful as it works. Great to see you back.
That is a work of art and you are the artist. I have no doubt I could disassemble it and do the cleaning, but don't think that I could ever get it back together and functioning. Thanks for posting this
Exactly!! I too could probably disassemble..But put it backtogether?? No way.
I am not a watch hobbyist. In fact I can't wear a watch because I have eczema on my wrists. I love watching what you do and especially listening to the stories you tell explaining about the watch history, and the history of the brand and the movements. I guess I just love someone doing expertly a thing I can't do. Thank you for your videos.
To żaden problem są zegarki z dewiską kieszonkowe pozdrawiam serdecznie z Warszawy 🇵🇱❤️
I might be wrong, but how about getting some jeweller to gold plate one - IF you are hooked on owning a "man jewell"?
@@CONEHEADDK Thankyou for your suggestion, but its not that I am allergic. The presence of metal against my skin causes perspiration which contributes to eczema. Even gold I am afraid. Nice of you to try and help though :)
@@robertjakubczak9437 I have a watch that pins to my blouse, and that is the only way. I think this is what you meant. Sorry I cant translate.
@@Warriorbox As an inventor I can't not look for solutions. How about creating some backing/band of whatever you can have against your skin? Sounds pretty basic actually. As we say "If you can pay, we can solve your problem." You're welcome - I'm softy.. :)
I enjoy the history lessons you give. It adds a lot to the restorations you do so we’ll.
Thank you 🙏
Buy for £20 and sell for only €100 after all that beautiful work on it? Definitely worth a bit more than that after all that love that was put into reviving this little beauty. Thanks for another lovely one Joe
Love your videos, and of all the restorations I watch on TH-cam, yours are the most enjoyable by far, not only for the level of expertise you demonstrate, but also for the human and fun side, for the fact that you manage to create the impression that we are right there, by your side, watching every step. I also admire is that you can leave a watch looking like new without it losing its character. Blessings to you and your family. Keep up the good work!
Love you, man! You're the most down to earth, fun to watch, and practical watchmaker on youtube. I adore your videos.
Thank you 🙏
It never gets old… seeing you bring a piece back to life. The end reveal gives me so much pleasure, I can't find the appropriate words to describe it. Thank You.
I’m with you and glad you left some battle scars, we all have those that’s what makes us interesting
As always great work and welcome back. Cool rotary. Thanks for always entertaining us!
Gooood afternoon from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great afternoon!
A labour of love and laughs as always, Joe. Peace and joy to you and yours. ❤
I have an almost identical gold case on a "Seiko 5" automatic that is almost 55 years old. The only difference is that the stem is at the 4 o'clock position. The watch works perfectly but could do with a complete service. It keeps perfect time and has never been serviced. Always enjoy your videos and love the commentary!!
If it keeps perfect time it doesn't require a service.
Thank you for your video. I have recently found watch restoration videos and am mesmerized. One can see the difference in movements from basic ones to highly polished ones.
Your videos are excellent, I really enjoy the tech and technique, and humor. But you really have stepped up with the case trying to get polished. Very enjoyable. Thanks
About 18 month ago I found your videos on TH-cam while my wife had a covid-19-Infection. When she woke up, she found me infected with the horological virus... Now, 18 months later I have about 70 mechanical watches from the 1930s to the 1970s, was able to repair many of them and enjoy it very much!! Thank you Joe for your great videos, your explanation, your love for old watches and the kind way, you explain everything!
As beeing a German and living in Germany I collect now watches from the Junghans-company. Great watches and very affordable. Would love to see you having a nice Junghans on your table!!
Thank you 🙏 will try and feature a junghans in the future
Thank you for your hard work. We all enjoy your videos!!!
Thanks mate
Such a beautiful bit of craftsmanship! Now, I would only buy a vintage watch from this man!
Nice to see you , I have a rotary bought for me in 1984 by my dear wife . It doesn’t have a day or date on it , so the battery’s usually last for about five years . But when I do take it in I usually get a comment like , it’s nice to see a decent movement or words to that effect . An I have to say it’s never had a service in its life , so that must say something for the quality . Love your channel and am totally fascinated by your work , Best wishes as always
You are the voices in my head!😀 Your watch restorations started me on my small watch collection but constant watch hunting.
Thank you for being the good side of my conscience 👍🏼💪
Your strap choice hand signal game was strong 💪🏼😂 Great video Joe 👍🏼
Lol thanks bro.
always a treat visiting with you
I appreciate the effort you put into producing this content... Putting my feet up and being absorbed into the work is amazing therapy, blessings.
Thank you 😊
Beautiful to see the amazing movement in the humble Rotary and giving a new lease of life ! Great to hear those soft voices I'm my head again....just buy it just buy it ! No it wasn't me ! It was him !
My day just got better. Thanks, my friend, for sharing this.
Thank you 🙏
With a video like this, I really appreciate the watchmaking skill you’ve got, this is how to get a second life to your old watch !
Absolutely gorgeous final results !!
Best Regard Mr. Joe ! ✨👌
Thank you 🙏
I am so impressed by the thoughtful, keen observations and stories comments, what to speak of the fine work rendered by the Nekkid watchmaker so respectful of the piece he is working on.
Great closeups , new camera working a treat.Thanks for the upload. So calming to watch.
Beautiful finished case, not over overpolished!
What is the name of the yellow cloth you use to lightly hand polish the case, before machine polishing?
Try sylvet cloth with impregnated rouge
From the desert of Algeria, I tell you, you brought me back 25 years. My father had the same beautiful watch. Thank you with all my heart for this wonderful feeling. I hope that I will be lucky enough to find such a watch.
Thank you 🙏
Now I remember my father had a great mechanical watch too and it got so old andi never thought of restoring it through professional and ending up throwing it away. Feeling sad now as my dad passed away and could have been a great memory piece
This watch puts modern watches to shame
cant you sell it to him?@@NekkidWatchmaker
@@physics77guy ultimately those Memories that You can't Help but post a Huge smile on Your Face every time You think of them are the best "Gifts" for Me, I keep some trinkets For that exact reason, sorry to hear about the watch though, it would have been cool to have had restored, but such is life, at least You have Your Memories, everything else can be taken, and by the time Memory starts to Fail us?... Well ... Other things will fill our minds... 😂
How about trying to find one the same... Or similar, and try to keep it as long as possible, build up the same "love" He had for it.. may not be the SAME watch but You can still build a good relationship with it.
I love your work, presentation, humour, the whole package! You’re the only person on TH-cam who can keep me engaged for 40+ minutes. Thank you. You’re brilliant!
Thank you 🙏
I'm still amazed at how you can remember where every little piece goes unlike myself when I take something apart that small it's destroyed
Для того, чтобы вспомнить где стоит и какая деталь, он снимает это видео. А ютуб это побочный проект
He records it and does it backwards.
Blessings to you Joe and your family.
Long time no see, great video as always, it turned out very nice indeed.
Sorry mate. Been really busy with the kids
@@NekkidWatchmaker But I thought we are your kids... 😧
@@NekkidWatchmakerfamily always come first.
@@the-quintessenz lol yes you are
I have not seen much from you in a while but this was just what I needed. Better than therapy so calming to hear the narration and the expertise is just amazing to watch.
It's always good to know we still have your material. Always educative, fun and you make it feel we're part of your family.
Greetings from México.
Thanks to you, i lost my fear on servicing an Eta 2824-2. The dopamine shot from looking the movement running again is amazing.
Blessings.🙏
Thank you 🙏
@@NekkidWatchmaker My very pleasure.
I think any object restored and brought back to life is a gem, regardless of its history or monetary value.
This close up shots are brilliant ! Amazing work as well
Thanks a lot!
I'm in awe that you can remember where everything goes. There was just so many little parts.I was overwhelmed just watching you.🤪😅
I haven't worn a watch for 25 years and have no interest in doing so. Notwithstanding, I am astounded by the quality of engineering to produce such tiny timepieces which date back over 400 years. How on earth did they do that back then? Mind boggling stuff. I take my hat off to such skilled watchmakers such as yourself who share the processes to the uninitiated with other skills including first rate photography, editing, narration and humour. Amazing work! Thank you.
You might be drifting back to watch wearing?
I watch your videos not for the restoration work, but the quirky commentaries. It really cracks me up and makes my day.. thank you!
I’m a die hard Canon man so I say stay with that brand (although I must admit that life is an adventure and new equipment is always welcome!) When you opened the drawer with your crystals I just about passed out! Then, you showed me your collection of bands and I was finished!! Thank you for taking the time that allows me to truly understand and appreciate (even more than I had before) time pieces from the past. Like a classic book from a must read list these watches tell stories and you sir are eloquently endowed with great skills!! Have a most blessed day and do take care! From the other side of the pond… Always, Andy
Thanks Andy and the same to you and yours
Thank you for sharing this video, wishing you and your family peace love and many blessings 🙏
Thank you Robert
Absolutely stunning buddy, as usual. Your skills are amazing, and you always make me smile with your antics. I love these videos, I keep coming back to them. Keep up the good work sir.
Missed your posts, glad you're back, hope you and your family are well.
Thank you 🙏
Love your channel. YOU are the one that got me into watches. Darn you
Thanks?
Stunning results... Looks better than some Rolex watches
Another great job never a disappointment thank you so much for your therapy
Thanks Chris
A gem in the rough... brilliant as always. John
I recently restored the manual wind 1914 version of this movement and it was a delight how well put together it was. Except for that quickset date, it was a challenge to get the stem length right.
Thanks Joe. Good to hear from you .
Thank you 🙏
Well done! A true work of art.
Thank you for another relaxing, insightful, and dad-jokey watch rescue. 😎
Thank you 🙏
Another beautiful restoration.
Lovely Zen 45 minutes there Joe. Thanks!!
The AS 1916 movement was used in dozens of brands in the 60s and early 70s, every from budget department store branded watches to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Club Automatic model.
That is a beauty of a watch now. Repaired and polished up just nicely so that it doesn't lose of the aged appeal it has. Detail on the movement is always amazing for something that old.
Greetings from the land down-under.
The video is very satisfying, but it was great that you tried to control the urge to polish the watch case, congratulations on the video!!
Do you also do kettle repair videos? I can send you mine, it broke today. You get the video revenue, I get my kettle back. Deal?
Lol
Hi hi, my tinkering is on much larger and ugly machines. I love this macro tinkering on gorgeous things just as much. Watching you restore this gorgeous watch to life is awesome.
I really enjoy watching your work. I love automatic watches. My watches are usually 300 to 600 US.
This shows that Rolex is just charging money for the brand
You are the best. I love your gentle spirit.
Thanks mate
These kind of videos are the most relaxing videos on TH-cam
Love it
Thank you for working on more affordable watches.
Watching you work makes me happy. I love watches and good craftsmanship.
Beautiful watch. amazing how well it turned out.
I am a retired heavy equipment mechanic. I used to take multi-million dollar machines apart and reassemble them.
I injured my knee the other day so have to stay off of it for a week, so what to do with my time.
TH-cam.
Now I get to watch a fellow take tiny little machines apart and put them back together. I find it very relaxing.
Thank you and hope your knee gets better soon
As always, a rather enjoyable way to spend the day watching this gentleman at work.
I was just coming here to see if you were ok. Have not seen anything from you for a while. I'm glad you are back here again
Thanks Dave
Nice to be back to watch you, great videos and watch maker 👍👏
Loved the history lesson at the beginning of this one. Fastest I’ve liked one of your videos.
I just inherited a Rotary 17 jewel with a date complication Schild hand wind movement.
I have just had the cracked hesalite crystal replaced with a clean ,lubricate and adjust service. I love tha gold plated cushion case.
My favourite daily wearer.
Cant beat a Swiss watch with history.
Being (for the first 25 yrs of my life…) a hobbyist and collector, this channel and its delivery is wonderful!!! Your demeanor and humor is marvelous! Thank you! Your knowledge and skill is great! At 40 I went back to school Paris Junior College TIJT Horology and filled in all the blank spaces in my knowledge of watches and to become a Certified Horologist. My teacher Frank Poy was awesome and like you had a very excellent way of conveying all of the information needed to do all of the delicate work this hobby and profession requires. I have enjoyed every time piece you’ve worked on and look forward to the next! Please be well and I hope Trouble…😅 finds the same passion you have acquired! And I will see you in the next one!
Thank you 🙏
I’m from Manila, Philippines and I love watching your restoration videos. Cheers!
Thank you 🙏
Fantastic result!
Great to see you back, missed your videos Nekkid, have a wonderful day😊😊😊😊👍🏻
Thank you 🙏
It’s like watching a magician at work and great entertainment too. Thanks for sharing your work with us.
This is my favorite channel for silly fun with wonderful restoration !! I always leave smiling. Job well done!
Thank you Joe, I am sipping on a hot cup of coffee, enjoying a muffin , warm sun beaming through the window, and it's my day off !! what a great way to spend my morning as you bring a fine watch back into this world.
Thank you, where’s my coffee then ?
I would wear that watch everyday. Great job.
Your videos shows your love for what you do.
Due to a medical condition, I’m stuck in bed and re watching ( yes pun intended) your videos. I don’t think I’ll ever tinker where a watch is concerned but I love watching your skills and listening to your soft voice. The Dad jokes never get old and either make me smile and giggle cause it’s funny or make me smile and giggle cause they are that bad there funny. Either way thanks for that 😊
The best bed time viewing always
I have zero interest in watches and only own a cheap digital one to see the time in the bedroom at night, but I do love this channel, the calmness is very good for me and I do like to see the transformation of even the most basic watches you show us.
Joe, thanks so much for another wonderful video, but even more for the peaceful interlude you provide. It is a very rare combination in the world today. Peace and love to you and yours.
Thank you and it’s my pleasure
Thanks for that Joe. Good to hear from you.
Thank you 🙏
I like what the new lense is bringing to the channel.
Looks great,so amazed how an abandoned watch can be saved to be worn as it should be
I'm glad to see a new video from you! I hope all is well with the Accountant & Trouble.
Thank you 🙏
You make it looks easy but I am sure it is not and I enjoy the humor you inject into your videos
Even though the gold case didn’t want to go to the polishing wheel it turned out awesomely beautiful. Great work restoring this older beauty.
Ciao my friend, I have been following you for some time now and you never cease to amaze the skills you have as a watchmaker, you bring to life the discarded and unloved… you bring about your passion for the exceptional work you carry out and I must say how proud I am to here you chant indiscriminately the plight of the Palestinians and the world as a hold…. Yes we have become complacent and trend to not recognise the world about us, but the kind gesture you offer lifts our hearts and hope we engage in making the world a better place…
Take care and thanks again for all of you posts and input🙏
I may have not understood how you cleaned and fixed that watch, but what I did get out of your video is Peace, Love and God Bless your friends. Just those words alone would bring all people together on this short journey we spend on eearth. Lets all listen and spread our 💕.
You're a great watchmaker, a wonderful presenter, and a very kind father...can't beat that.
Fabulous presentation. I learn so much from your videos. Mostly, I have learned to appreciate the skill and training it takes to be a professional watchmaker. Bravo! Applause, Applause!