Restoration of Slimey Omega - Abandoned vintage De Ville │ Nicholas Hacko Master Watchmaker
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In 1961 Omega released a new watch mechanism: Calibre 661. By the number of components per volume, it was the smallest ever industrial manufactured automatic movement in the world. To this day, this record is still unbeaten!
The watch arrived in rather poor condition suffering both water damage,
broken escape wheel and worn out auto rotor post. Most annoyingly, it also
suffered from 'jellified' rubber casing gasket. While most vintage Omega
watches manufactured in 60s and 70s do suffer from this issue, this DeVille
was definitely the worst one I've worked on in years.
The restoration project commenced in December 2020 and was completed 3 months later, on February 26, 2021. Sourcing the original parts was a
challenge. The main goal of this restoration was to preserve as many
original parts as possible, especially the original dial and hands.
The escape wheel was re-fitted (riveted) on new a pinion. The timekeeping
result was rather pleasing with a healthy amplitude. Final touch: a
new-old-stock leather strap by Hirsch found in the junk box.
To viewers interested in total restoration cost: $460 was spent on
replacement parts and the labour cost was $1,100 (Australian dollars).
Was it worth it? This is always a question only the watch owner can answer
for him/herself. Turing a broken and discarded watch into a family heirloom
which once again keeps time is always money well spent.
My special thanks goes to Michael who spent countless hours recording and editing this video.
Nicholas Hacko,
Master Watchmaker
Sydney
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Music:
0:02 Lights Ahead - Hara Noda
4:02 Not That Serious - Nocturnal spirits
8:11 Greene street - Nocturnal spirits
12:55 Let's Make It Easy - Nocturnal spirits
16:34 A Figure Of Speech - Nocturnal spirits
19:55 In All Honesty I Do - Nocturnal spirits
25:25 The Thin Line - Hampus Naeselius
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From a throw away watch to a thing of beauty. Of all the watch repair channels this one has the best soundtrack
Man that music was the best - restoration poetry!
Kenny G music?
Orologowasaronkostanten
Sounded like a Charlie Brown episode aka Vince Guaraldi
I'm amazed that spare parts were still available, especially the black plastic jacket for the movement. Amazing to watch a master watchmaker resuscitating a dead watch.
TH-cam should have a button for Applause, because your craftsmanship deserves it.
The steadiness of your hand is remarkable. Beautiful timepiece.
How can anybody watch this repair and think of anything else? It is just amazing how my mind coasts watching this intricate, mechanical restoration. I have found myself holding my breath as the balance wheel is installed and “will it go?” Whew!
The question of 'is it worth it' only arises when price gets confused with value. I never hesitate to keep my vintage omegas serviced, they will last indefinitely and accumulate immense value with each generation they pass through. Thank you Mr Hacko.
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Were are yu buy the spare parts for online
What a stunning timepiece.
Beautiful job. Right to repair? Yes, yes and yes. The other reason I come to your channel, is for the jazz.
👍
Yes I'll second that!
The color choice on that band is just perfect. Fantastic restoration.
This one had me shivering.. Restored an old Slava 5602A movement about a year ago. Had that disgusting black goo all through it. Stuck to everything. Took quite a while of delicate cleaning but the end result was worth it.
Friends watch that he bought in the old USSR back in the 80's. Hadn't run for at least 15 years and no watchmaker would touch it. Broken pivot on the 3rd wheel had me buying watches from Russia to pillage parts.
I'm only a hobbyist but love working on watches.
Again Nicholas wonderful work bringing that fine piece back to running condition and bravo for the choice of strap. perfection!
It is a genuine thrill to watch a true master performing their professional craft! Your obvious competence is an example for anyone wanting to be the best!
I know it takes quite a bit of time to make these videos, but I was a bit worried about you. So glad you are safe and still at it. Thanks for the fine video, Mr. Hacko. Well done.
Beautiful, elegant, watch, restored by a craftsman and an artist 👌
Mr Hacko a Brilliant Restoration of a delicate piece of timework
Enjoyed watching you work your magic on the Omega.
Fantastic work. The jazz fits so well with these types of demonstrations 👌
The owner must be in love with that watch. What a fab job master watchmaker
Thanks for crediting the music. Too many other channels do not do so. It's very important to respect one's craft at all times imo.
WOW...what a transformation.. Unbelievable how bad the condition of that piece was.. but the work you put into it and the results are Outstanding.....What a fantastic job..and outcome. Love the strap too. Kudos to you sir....
I restored an ETA 2550 based watch for my wife's mom last Christmas. The movement gave me horrible fits trying to get it back together again. I succeeded at long last through stubbornness. This movement is surely even smaller, and you make it look easy.
I like it when they dont talk. It's meant to make me sleepy. Love ur work
Most jazz I've heard in a longtime. Results were brilliant. Do it again, please.
It was a pleasure to watch this transformation. Well-chosen music. At the end, a spectacular effect.
Even dirty an gunked up this is a beautiful movement. Nice work.
Love the jazz soundtrack as well as the expert craftsmanship.
I could have watched this for hours....the magic you did on restoring this gem, and the perfect music = wow! I have never been into wearing watches, but this gem I would proudly wear. Well done Sir.
Wonderful piece of transformation
Will last for a very long period
Treat for the next generation from the elders
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Bravo to you for resurrecting that thing!
Absolutely beautiful renovation, genius 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎
I watch all your videos and you truly are a master of your craft . Fantastic work along with the awesome Jazz music it just works great. 👏👏👏👏👏 thank you for sharing your videos.
I like old watches because of their small size compared with today big watches. Good job !
I love watching a craftsman do something that I wouldn't have the first idea how to approach. Such a beautiful result - thanks for sharing.
A little beauty!
Satisfying service.
Beautiful. The rescue of Beauty is the plot on this video. Thanks... 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Nice job...handsome vintage watch. Also like your musical choices...adds to the relaxing nature of seeing watches rebuilt...one of my pandemic discoveries as a non-watchmaker.
I just want to say that I really appreciate the detailed information, you make the other watch sites look amateur.
I find it remarkable how steady the master's hands are. Beautiful watch.
Wow. I’m so impressed this was salvageable! With minimal new parts too!
Love the choice of music! 👍And big thanks for constantly reminding us of how insanely tiny the parts are by placing them on top of a one euro cent coin.
I've always imagined that people who do restorations must get a strong sense of satisfaction when applying their craft to a damaged and/or neglected object and bringing it back to full-functionality and it's former glory. I've watched many restoration videos of those who restore tools and other things, but I've always been in awe of those who do mechanical watch repair at this level. I've had ADD most of my life and just trying to figure out where everything is supposed to go makes my head hurt.
I am learning to become a watchmaker and your videos help me a lot.
Thank you mate, this the ultimate reward. All the very best!
What an incredible video! And the movement... wow. 100/10 for everything.
Awesome workmanship... someone will definitely wear that with panache.
It never gets old when the tweezers come in to pick up the tiny part.
Like a game from hasbro, called operation.
You did well to revive that. It was a claggy mess? The end result, as always was tremendous. Great to watch. Thank you.
Oh my word! That was so good to watch. What a beautiful recovery !
I’m learning a lot from watching your great videos. I’m your big fan.
Greetings from New York
You do make this look like poetry in a watch movement, great job MW...!
At first I thought someone had tried to seal it with Tar! Awesome job and great video. It is not lost on me that the OLD Vintage watch, is just slightly older than me and you Nicholas! Time is starting to move faster!
The goo “evaporating” in the solvent was sooooooo satisfying.
Though the same, and with the music the dissolved plastic in the solvent acquired a dance-like quality... ❤️
Well done Master Watchmaker! Well done. Music, size comparisons, the DRAMA of it all! 😎
Just pure master craftsmanship. Enough said.
It hurt a little to see such a tiny movement, an automatic yet, in a relatively huge case. Amazing to watch the whole process of putting things right.
Here we can see the plastic has gotten impatient and had reverted back to its original state of crude oil if left long enough this plastic will migrate back to its home ground
Yet again,another absolute belter of a video.It seems no matter how bad a watch is Nick can breath new life back into it. Great work guys and can't wait for the next video 👍
Always a pleasure to witness your work Nicholas. I hope all is well with you and yours.
Beautiful job Nicholas, it's a pleasure watching you work.
Amazing restor chap ..well dune now looks stunning
Great restoration, sir. That plastic spacer piece is a horror to behold at the beginning. That, plus the fact that it is so tiny makes this quite the restoration piece. Thanks for sharing.
Master Watchmaker is an understatement! Every video I watch of yours has been breathtaking! ⌚😎👍
LOVED THE VIDEO AND THE MUSIC REMINDED ME OF A HEROIN TRIP I SAW IN A MOVIE. GOOD TIMES!
Wonderful work as always Nick. Made my Monday lunchtime!
Superb restoration CONGRATS
Simply disgusting to simply gorgeous. Beautiful work!
Incredibly thorough and microscopic work. Not for everyone !! I loved every minute. I await more ...👁 😜
Stunning! A beautiful piece restored for the next generation.
after watching so many watches brought back then to see a tiny masterpiece such as that having to have a plastic piece was both shocking and completely appropriate.
Ouch!!!! One of the best work I've ever seen!!!!!!!!! Congrats, mate!!! Regards from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
I am truly amazed at your talent. Another job well done.
Pure art. Videos like these are so relaxing to watch.
So satisfying to watch.
I'm moved by the beauty of your work.
That gooey stuff, what a mess! Beautiful end result.
I just purchased the same watch from Vintage watch store in Manila. I love it. Simple yet so elegant.
Wow, what an absolute mess you started with. The end result was nothing short of amazing. Great work and awesome vid!
Looks great I just love watches, the clean up and restore is not overdone I think it is beautiful
Fabulous work! Thank you for sharing, Nicholas.
Beautifully edited and great work! When the incabloc setting went flying I felt that.
Great music it's relaxing you restored this watch in a relaxing way good job sir👏
Great restoration. Great result. A pure educational masterpiece for me. Loved the music. Thanks
Nicholas, sin duda usted es un maestro de la relojería, mis respetos a su trabajo y muchos saludos desde Santiago de Chile 🇨🇱
I gave you a polite round of applause, another fine job, best watch videos on TH-cam
Very impressive result. Also, the choice of music is perfect. The money is well spend. Less than € 1.000 is perfectly acceptable, considering the number of spare parts.
Music reminds me of the background music on the Peter Seller's 'The Party'. ....great restoration btw 👍
Came for the watches, stayed for the jazz..and restoration
Amazing job done! Thanks for sharing.
Your camerawork has improved soooooo much, amazing work.
Such a wonderful watch.🥰 Great restoration.❤️
Fantastic video, masterful restoration and masterfully shot, great job Nick and Michael 👌🏼
Wow, an amazing restoration on a 'once again' beautiful watch. Well done 👏🙂
I was very curious about how you managed to polish the dial from the rubber, very "amanuensis" work! After servicing this one, for you, working on an ETA 2824, will be like working on a pocket watch movement! :-)How beautiful is to see the escapement wheel vigorously spinning back and forth! Thank you so much for sharing this outstanding video about craftsmanship. the movent holder provided by Omega, seems 3D printed! :-)
You should've consulted a dictionary before you used the word 'amanuensis'. An 'amanuensis' is a type of secretary, someone who takes dictation or copies things.
@@autodidact537 I know Nicholas guessed the right meaning! BTW, please don't give Latin words the equivalent English meaning and also use context, to guess the right meaning of the words. Just to be clear, I was thinking about "amanuensis" monks work. These monks, with extreme patience and skills, on their benches, used to add beautiful illustration on the pages while transcribing ancient manuscripts. These "amanuensis" (always quoted, because it's a Latin term) works are rare artpieces treasured everywhere nowadays. I Wish you a more open mind and a good health!
@@fabriziodutto7508 I like how you express your ignorance so eloquently. lol
@@autodidact537 "Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science."
I think you will find that the term you profess to know so much about has more meaning than you are aware of.
The "amanuensis" of the monks were not mere acts of scribes or secretaries, their work on manuscript and codexes was not simple duplication, but rather painstakingly executed and intricately worked. The word has other meaning in other contexts too. In that sense, the work on restoring this rather intricate and delicate mechanical work could be quite justifiably compared to the restoration and augmentation of the feats of others. The amanuensis here is in the art of restoration. Watch repair, or indeed any repair builds on the work of others, as does the transcription augmentation and repair of manuscripts.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanuensis
I'll leave you to figure out who I am quoting.
you make putting on the band even more professional than most people :P
What an absolutely beautiful work of art that watch is, and so lovingly and carefully restored. The end result is wonderful. Congratulations on your work.👍😎👏🇦🇺 Subscribed. P.S. I have just checked out your web site and I am gobsmacked at what you produce in your own workshops - beautiful and unique watches. If I ever have enough money I will definitely be paying you a visit! Your web site is in itself a work of art, stunning!🌞
Lindo y excelente trabajo de un gran Maestro relojero... Obra de arte.
Fantastică muncă, superbă!!Salutări din România!!🌹
The ooze coming off was the best part of the video
I enjoyed this video, especially the music. Soothing.
This is just magical! Thank you, sir!
It's a testament to the tininess of the piece that the pegwood appears in shot like a 2×4 piece of dimensional lumber.
Beautiful work. A real masterpiece. Love the video.