@@NekkidWatchmaker Just a question if I may. I purchased a FC highlife chronograph and the chronograph hand jams for a few seconds when almost reaching 12, then it moves again and does the same thing when reaching 12. Sometimes it jammed completely without moving again. Also the sub seconds also jams when this is happening. I sent it back to the AD and they say it was because the power reserve was low. Is this possible? And should it be happening just because of a low power reserve?
@@NekkidWatchmaker Hello fine sir. I was wondering if you could look at a photo of my omega and tell me what it is? And secondly, possibly overhaul it if interested? I have one of the most unique and gorgeous vintage omega watches may have ever seen. It is gold, dark blood metallic red dial,1960s era I believe, squarish case, mens, factory diamonds inside on dial, but the biggest thing...the dial is factory sideways/twisted where the 9oclock is where the 12oclock should be. Can I send a photo?
My son asked me what the difference between a passion and a craft is. I got back with him after a couple weeks. I told him a passion you can do well until perfect. And a craft is something you can do perfect without losing passion. Many can get filled with passion, and then when they have had thier fill they loose interest. And a craft last a lifetime. Love watching your craft sir. Look forward to many more of your videos.
Many of your watches have produced many wonderful adjectives to describe your gift from myself !! Having watched in awe from your beginnings, ( many iPads & devices later ) I wish to thank you for your humour & reliability during these traumatic times. You have become an oasis of calm & humour in this continuing scary time. Thank you to your generosity to share your Gifts with our unworthy devotion. You sir are a Unique Master !! THANK YOU 😎
What a beautiful restoration. Your cleaning, polishing and describing the errors of previous horologists' work makes this restoration so good because you are not harsh when discussing such faults. Other professionals don't, and neither do you. It is very good, and so pleasing that I feel so honoured subscribing to your channel.
Incredible transformation. I really love that you do extra steps to bring out the finish in a material; particularly if there are multiple scratches, or other defects. Amazing talent you have!
Tu reúnes 3 de mis cosas favoritas: ser Padre, tocar la guitarra y admirar relojes… lo segundo no sabía que tenías esa habilidad pero te confieso que desde el primer video tuve una conexión… gracias sigue adelante.. You bring together 3 of my favorite things: being a father, playing the guitar and admiring watches... the latter I didn't know you had that ability but I confess that from the first video I had a connection... thanks keep going...
This was such a gorgeous restoration. It has everything that makes a repair great: polishing, cleaning, and pointing out all the errors of the previous horologist’s work or attempts to fix the problems. You’re doing an excellent job fixing these forgotten timepieces, and I’m here for all of it. Thank you for always bringing us your best content. I can’t wait to see more of these extraordinary rescues. Stay safe, and we’ll see you on the next one, my friend. Much love from South Texas!🥰🥰 Edit: I watched both this and the silent versions, and I thoroughly enjoyed both of them. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
I am not a watch repair person just someone who appreciates an awesome craftsman at work. Also, I enjoy your passion, humor and love for what you do so well. Bravo! 💖👏👌👏👌👏👌👏💖💫💖💫💖🙏💖
So I'm guessing you're not an emjoi fan!?!? Emjois are an additional means of expressing myself... like some people clap their hands, jump for joy and/or wave their hands... 🥰🫶🥰😉😘😉 Suck it up buttercup!
@@smiling_eyes7903 there's a difference between the use of emojis, to express something and firing them indiscriminately, like a 4-year old. One doesn't have to be a fan (like yourself obviously), to use them in a meaningful way, instead of getting more and more excited with every keystroke, manifesting in the use of even more of them. Using more than 3 should be punishable anyways, at least if the perpetrator is older than 4.
The more I watch the more envious I am of your remarkable talent, and not in a bad way.I find what you are capable of doing some mite find boring but to those of us who know, you are a true artist. Thank you.
I just have to say, you have the patience of a saint with the documentary narrative style of an Indian Mystic. Both contemplative and inspiring. Love it, love it, love it!
I do not know anything about watches but it is mesmorizing watching you dismanteling, fixing, and rejuvinating them; seems miraculous. Thank you and God speed. May be one day I migth try it.
Joe,Yet another excellent presentation. If only our politicians put as much thought and presention into their words and deeds. Best wishes from Cardiff.
It's very satisfying to see the attention you paid to showing that an insignificant amount of material was removed by weighing the parts. As well, the careful avoidance of losing sharp edges means a lot for those of us who want to keep the original shape of the case. One would think that would be everyone but apparently not!
Was looking at your channel last night as I needed something brilliant to watch, but went to bed unfulfilled. Now I realise if I'd have stayed up an extra hour I'd have been so much happier 😂 Beautiful restoration and was nice to see all 39 jewels! Cheers mate 👍
Man, that is gorgeous!!! It's been a few year since I've done one of these. Watching your video brought back a few memories. Thanks for posting this. Great job as always! I know it takes a lot of effort to make your videos and they're always appreciated. BTW: I wear one of your t-shirts often. ;) Peace to you and your family!!!!
Not only am I impressed with your skill and knowledge, but also your patience and steady hand. If I were foolish enough to attempt this, it would have so many scratches and dings that one would naturally think that a group of semi feral, overcafinated chimpanzees had been given running chainsaws to do the work. You certainly provde excellent videos. Thanks
Really enjoyed watching this. Could hardly believe the state that it was in before! A fabulous renovation on a still beautiful GP from the 60s. It will last another 50 years at least if someone really looks after it now. Well done.
I would absolutely love to be taught how go become a magnificent watchmaker like you , your passion is something i really admire and the quality you produce is phenominal . Your attention to detail really is second to none . I look forward to watching your videos and can not wait to see your end results after breathing life back into so many timepieces and allowing people to be able to enjoy them for many more years . Extroadinary work . Brilliant .
Another wizard class restoration. Cleaning and polishing the hands and minute markers without destroying them or the watch face using the kapton tape and plastic wrap as work holding and protection was genius. Video work and production are among the best I’ve seen. Inspiring on so many levels.
I just love your videos, I spend hours watching and rewatching them, they are so relaxing, entertaining and I also learn from them, since I like to tinker with my watches, but not at your level….. You are an amazing watch maker, artisan, and engineer all wrapped up in one !! You are the best I have seen on youtube….. But most of all, you are an even greater human being, if everyone on earth would be like yourself we would all be living peaceful and happy lives ! I wish you and your family the two most important H’s….. Health and Happiness. Thank you from Canada.
Another beautiful restoration. Bravo! As a dentist who specializes in the fabrication of crowns and bridgework your work resembles mine in many ways. Your videos inspire me to strive for the level of precision and attention to detail in my patient care that you place in yours. Thank you.
your skill and expertise are breathtaking, coupled with your addictive humour make you very compelling viewing. well done sir, a stunning timepiece, restored by a true artisan.
The care in polishing is always especially impressive to me. People don’t realize how hard it is to not round everything into a bar of soap before you know it
So good to see you back on the channel with a awesome restoration,you videos are so entertaining, and yes your singing is a lot to be desired 😂😂. Keep them coming please your expertise is infectious 😎
Shame on anyone who says your singing is anything less than brilliant! I say sing on :) Inspiring restoration, i love how you were so mindful of the lug edges// bringing back the design the soggy dude managed to mess up before you? As an aspiring future watchmaker, I salute you!
Your humor and expertise keep me coming back for more. I love all the quirky humor fitted in-between all the technical information. Keep up the awesome work!! Thank you!!
What a pleasant Monday evening surprise, with a serenade no less. It's amazing how you made untangling the hairspring look like child's play. FYI, Omega just released a minute repeater Speedmaster, which supplants the Jedi as its most complicated chronograph.
Is it weird that I don't just watch theses videos for the fantastic content but to listen to your voice. I'm a UK transplant to the US that grew up in kinghurst and went to the bullring with my nan. My aunt's and uncle had stalls there. Thanks for the memories and the videos. Our kid
Recently, I got covid-19 for the the first time. This is my 4th day... it feels similar like a bad flu so it doesn't scare me much. Watching your video is such a joyful therapy for me. I remember the first time I found this channel was like around 2 years ago and the first video that I saw was the restoration of a pocket watch. Back then Covid-19 was such a horror and I could feel the fear and depression everywhere.... some of my friends were sent to hospitals with a very long waiting list, some of their relatives passed away, At that time, watching your video was also a blessing and a mood booster for me, and kept my spirit up. Thank you again Sir! Hope you and your family keep on being healthy and more successful. This channel deserves 1M followers !!!!
Now this is the kind of video I love from you. I'm surprised at the relatively low part count as well especially given the number of jewels. The finished piece is magnificent.
I so enjoyed this video. Beautiful. I have a gold Tag Heuer. I wear it to go special places, take it off right when I get home. I have had it for four years and it still looks new. I wear my less expensive watches for daily wear. Thank you!❤
Another beautiful restoration, Nekkid. The case and dial work were especially satisfying - no point having a spick and span movement if everything else you can see is, how can I put it, Naff. Thanks for sharing-a-bit. 😀
Very hard work that paid off. Even Girad took a lot of pain to manufacture this caliber. But today Seiko & Citizen make super accurate Quartz watches. This is the present & future. Among GPS Like Seiko Astron automatic watches can't challenge the Accuracy. This is the truth. Thanks for the Video Cheers.
Watching you removing the minimum of gold in the scratch reducing process I wondered if there was such a thing as a peening machine that would gently hammer the surface to batter the dents and scratches away. I doubt I'm the first to think of such a thing but I'd be interested in knowing why, if it doesn't exist.
... so, if you do happen to read this and if there are any others this may work for here's an idea, if your worried about losing material, instead of using a buffer you can also use a highly polished piece of tool steel to re-polish/smooth out a metal surface. It will take a bit more work than a sanding/abrasive polish. But it's a way to not lose even the fart for those projects that is appropriate for. Thank you for the post, absolutely appreciated in any case. -b,
If one takes into consideration the precise measurements required at the inception of each gear, jewel, pinion, and spring, I walk away from these videos with a profound respect for the human engineers who dreamed of these masterpieces and then created them.
how do you remember where all those different size screws go do you not get them intermingled im in awe, is there any way you could increase the volume please im at full and can hardly hear you, love the vids
I have one of these watches given to me from my grandfather. The jeweler who appraised it 20 years ago said it was a pleasure and a once in a lifetime opportunity to hold one. Unfortunately the gold wristband is not original and the appraisal was considerably lower. It was not dismantled and works fine. It has been a pleasure seeing one actually disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled.
Another great piece of art, because of you I have started to try and restore seiko watches I have found them to be the easiest I have done a few seiko mods which I am proud of thank you so much I am retired now and have this hobby to pass my time but I am always amazed at the watches you restore and always so glad you share your gift with us.
Lovely, as usual. Is that moly paste that you use in main spring barrels of automatics? Also, what is that tape that you make frequent use of in your excellent and thoughtful finishing work? I need some of that.
That’s kapton tape. And the grease is called braking grease, likely made by Moebius, tho I don’t know what it is specifically comprised of. I found this: www.moebius-lubricants.ch/sites/default/files/security_sheet/tinf_9500_en.pdf
58 yrs old and the very first time i have seen a watch being repaired, thankyou for a fascinating video, I look forward to watching many more .....
You are the jewel, brother. A million blessings to you.
Thanks mate
@@NekkidWatchmaker Just a question if I may. I purchased a FC highlife chronograph and the chronograph hand jams for a few seconds when almost reaching 12, then it moves again and does the same thing when reaching 12. Sometimes it jammed completely without moving again.
Also the sub seconds also jams when this is happening. I sent it back to the AD and they say it was because the power reserve was low. Is this possible? And should it be happening just because of a low power reserve?
@@NekkidWatchmaker Hello fine sir. I was wondering if you could look at a photo of my omega and tell me what it is? And secondly, possibly overhaul it if interested? I have one of the most unique and gorgeous vintage omega watches may have ever seen. It is gold, dark blood metallic red dial,1960s era I believe, squarish case, mens, factory diamonds inside on dial, but the biggest thing...the dial is factory sideways/twisted where the 9oclock is where the 12oclock should be. Can I send a photo?
تم معالجة تركيب زمبلك خطاء قد يؤدى الى كسر الاتوماتيك
He's a watch surgeon.
My son asked me what the difference between a passion and a craft is. I got back with him after a couple weeks. I told him a passion you can do well until perfect. And a craft is something you can do perfect without losing passion. Many can get filled with passion, and then when they have had thier fill they loose interest. And a craft last a lifetime. Love watching your craft sir. Look forward to many more of your videos.
Singing is a feel good activity. There is no good or bad singing as long as you love it. Don't stop!!
Many of your watches have produced many wonderful adjectives to describe your gift from myself !!
Having watched in awe from your beginnings, ( many iPads & devices later ) I wish to thank you for your humour & reliability during these traumatic times.
You have become an oasis of calm & humour in this continuing scary time. Thank you to your generosity to share your Gifts with our unworthy devotion.
You sir are a Unique Master !! THANK YOU 😎
Thanks Dave for your kind and generous words
What a beautiful restoration. Your cleaning, polishing and describing the errors of previous horologists' work makes this restoration so good because you are not harsh when discussing such faults. Other professionals don't, and neither do you. It is very good, and so pleasing that I feel so honoured subscribing to your channel.
Thank you 🙏
I just wish I knew of a watch repair shop near me that would pay similar attention to detail...
@@joshuaharper372 If you have a watch that needs restoration then contact Joe. I'm sure he'll help you.
I love the amount of care you lavish on these vintage watches in your restoration videos. It's very calming to my soul. Thank you. ❤
You crack me up I love watching you take the watches apart but I really enjoy your funny banter .
Incredible transformation. I really love that you do extra steps to bring out the finish in a material; particularly if there are multiple scratches, or other defects. Amazing talent you have!
Thank you 🙏
Tu reúnes 3 de mis cosas favoritas: ser Padre, tocar la guitarra y admirar relojes… lo segundo no sabía que tenías esa habilidad pero te confieso que desde el primer video tuve una conexión… gracias sigue adelante.. You bring together 3 of my favorite things: being a father, playing the guitar and admiring watches... the latter I didn't know you had that ability but I confess that from the first video I had a connection... thanks keep going...
This was such a gorgeous restoration. It has everything that makes a repair great: polishing, cleaning, and pointing out all the errors of the previous horologist’s work or attempts to fix the problems. You’re doing an excellent job fixing these forgotten timepieces, and I’m here for all of it. Thank you for always bringing us your best content. I can’t wait to see more of these extraordinary rescues. Stay safe, and we’ll see you on the next one, my friend. Much love from South Texas!🥰🥰
Edit: I watched both this and the silent versions, and I thoroughly enjoyed both of them. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
Thanks Jose
@@NekkidWatchmaker Anytime, my friend. You deserve every single view!🥰🥰
Your restoration’s are incredible! The attention to detail is incredible!!
I am not a watch repair person just someone who appreciates an awesome craftsman at work. Also, I enjoy your passion, humor and love for what you do so well. Bravo! 💖👏👌👏👌👏👌👏💖💫💖💫💖🙏💖
So you're just like 99% of us, except for the ridiculous indiscriminate use of emojis✌️😁
So I'm guessing you're not an emjoi fan!?!? Emjois are an additional means of expressing myself... like some people clap their hands, jump for joy and/or wave their hands... 🥰🫶🥰😉😘😉 Suck it up buttercup!
@@smiling_eyes7903 there's a difference between the use of emojis, to express something and firing them indiscriminately, like a 4-year old. One doesn't have to be a fan (like yourself obviously), to use them in a meaningful way, instead of getting more and more excited with every keystroke, manifesting in the use of even more of them. Using more than 3 should be punishable anyways, at least if the perpetrator is older than 4.
The more I watch the more envious I am of your remarkable talent, and not in a bad way.I find what you are capable of doing some mite find boring but to those of us who know, you are a true artist. Thank you.
I just have to say, you have the patience of a saint with the documentary narrative style of an Indian Mystic. Both contemplative and inspiring. Love it, love it, love it!
Thank you 🙏
Joes greatest hits……… nice resto on this tired old girl. Always a pleasure to watch.
I’ve been waiting for this! Don’t leave us waiting so long next time
or do!
I'll take the videos as they come. I'm personally happy to wait.
I do not know anything about watches but it is mesmorizing watching you dismanteling, fixing, and rejuvinating them; seems miraculous. Thank you and God speed. May be one day I migth try it.
Your level of craftsmanship is incredible. It’s a pleasure to WATCH - how funny, sorry. Greetings from France !
Joe,Yet another excellent presentation. If only our politicians put as much thought and presention into their words and deeds.
Best wishes from Cardiff.
The restoration was okay, but the voice, omg! The voice of an angel!
It's very satisfying to see the attention you paid to showing that an insignificant amount of material was removed by weighing the parts. As well, the careful avoidance of losing sharp edges means a lot for those of us who want to keep the original shape of the case. One would think that would be everyone but apparently not!
Why do I find Mr Nekkid”s work so relaxing???
And what a voice………………….ahem.
Was looking at your channel last night as I needed something brilliant to watch, but went to bed unfulfilled. Now I realise if I'd have stayed up an extra hour I'd have been so much happier 😂 Beautiful restoration and was nice to see all 39 jewels! Cheers mate 👍
Thanks mate
Man, that is gorgeous!!! It's been a few year since I've done one of these. Watching your video brought back a few memories. Thanks for posting this. Great job as always! I know it takes a lot of effort to make your videos and they're always appreciated. BTW: I wear one of your t-shirts often. ;) Peace to you and your family!!!!
Thanks Rick
Not only am I impressed with your skill and knowledge, but also your patience and steady hand. If I were foolish enough to attempt this, it would have so many scratches and dings that one would naturally think that a group of semi feral, overcafinated chimpanzees had been given running chainsaws to do the work. You certainly provde excellent videos. Thanks
Really enjoyed watching this. Could hardly believe the state that it was in before! A fabulous renovation on a still beautiful GP from the 60s. It will last another 50 years at least if someone really looks after it now. Well done.
I just love watching a master at work.
The work you did on the hands, was magnificent. You gave this watch a new face.
Winter therapy. That’s what your videos are like. Mesmerising. What a work of art that timepiece is.
You sir are a master. Thank you for the humor, intelligence and commitment to your family. Stay Blessed!
Thanks bill
Missed you. You are the jewel in the crown of watch makers.
I would absolutely love to be taught how go become a magnificent watchmaker like you , your passion is something i really admire and the quality you produce is phenominal . Your attention to detail really is second to none . I look forward to watching your videos and can not wait to see your end results after breathing life back into so many timepieces and allowing people to be able to enjoy them for many more years . Extroadinary work . Brilliant .
The touch of the master's hand: Priceless! (You are a good singer.) Extraordinary work!
I never clicked a video this fast. Fascinating, Joe. Blessing to your friends and family. Long life.
Thank you 🙏
Stand by Me is a brilliant tune. Great work on this and I can't wait to see the full jedi video.
Another stunner brought back to life. Excellent job as usual.
This is like watching an interesting surgery...sans blood and gore. Wonderful video, thank you.
It looks as if it is a brand new watch. Great work! Thank you for sharing your video.
The guitar solo out of nowhere made me laugh, thank you. Love your humor. Always waiting for your next jab.
So enjoyable to watch such a successful restoration.
Thank you.
Another wizard class restoration. Cleaning and polishing the hands and minute markers without destroying them or the watch face using the kapton tape and plastic wrap as work holding and protection was genius. Video work and production are among the best I’ve seen. Inspiring on so many levels.
I almost spit my coffee out when you started singing! 😂 Your skills and humor are incredible!
I just love your videos, I spend hours watching and rewatching them, they are so relaxing, entertaining and I also learn from them, since I like to tinker with my watches, but not at your level….. You are an amazing watch maker, artisan, and engineer all wrapped up in one !! You are the best I have seen on youtube…..
But most of all, you are an even greater human being, if everyone on earth would be like yourself we would all be living peaceful and happy lives !
I wish you and your family the two most important H’s….. Health and Happiness.
Thank you from Canada.
Thank you. Wishing the same for you and yours
@@NekkidWatchmaker Thank You 😊
As luck would have it, I am wearing a Nekkid Watchmaker shirt today. :-) Thanks for taking us along!
Thank you 🙏
Another beautiful restoration. Bravo! As a dentist who specializes in the fabrication of crowns and bridgework your work resembles mine in many ways. Your videos inspire me to strive for the level of precision and attention to detail in my patient care that you place in yours. Thank you.
Looks new again. The results are amazing! Thank you for your work and your dedication to your craft.
Beautiful watch. Amazing work. Don't change my friend....love the humor!
your skill and expertise are breathtaking, coupled with your addictive humour make you very compelling viewing. well done sir, a stunning timepiece, restored by a true artisan.
Thank you 🙏
I love that watch! Going to immediately add that to my want list. As usual a masterful job my friend. Your attention to detail amazes me.
Mr. cool dude! I love your videos, not to mention your humour. Keep everything coming, thanks.
Goodness me the end result is breathtaking.I think i have become addicted to the Watch Master.What a great dress watch is has become.Bravo Sir.
The care in polishing is always especially impressive to me. People don’t realize how hard it is to not round everything into a bar of soap before you know it
So good to see you back on the channel with a awesome restoration,you videos are so entertaining, and yes your singing is a lot to be desired 😂😂. Keep them coming please your expertise is infectious 😎
Lol thanks
Shame on anyone who says your singing is anything less than brilliant! I say sing on :) Inspiring restoration, i love how you were so mindful of the lug edges// bringing back the design the soggy dude managed to mess up before you? As an aspiring future watchmaker, I salute you!
Thanks mate
In this wold full of insanity, you are an oasis of joy. ❤
Your humor and expertise keep me coming back for more. I love all the quirky humor fitted in-between all the technical information. Keep up the awesome work!! Thank you!!
What a pleasant Monday evening surprise, with a serenade no less. It's amazing how you made untangling the hairspring look like child's play. FYI, Omega just released a minute repeater Speedmaster, which supplants the Jedi as its most complicated chronograph.
Best case guy on TH-cam, no question. ❤
Love your ability and talent to restore these beautiful watches!
Thank you very much!
Is it weird that I don't just watch theses videos for the fantastic content but to listen to your voice. I'm a UK transplant to the US that grew up in kinghurst and went to the bullring with my nan. My aunt's and uncle had stalls there. Thanks for the memories and the videos. Our kid
Thanks mate
Nice! Glad to see an upload from you 😁👍
Recently, I got covid-19 for the the first time. This is my 4th day... it feels similar like a bad flu so it doesn't scare me much. Watching your video is such a joyful therapy for me.
I remember the first time I found this channel was like around 2 years ago and the first video that I saw was the restoration of a pocket watch. Back then Covid-19 was such a horror and I could feel the fear and depression everywhere.... some of my friends were sent to hospitals with a very long waiting list, some of their relatives passed away,
At that time, watching your video was also a blessing and a mood booster for me, and kept my spirit up.
Thank you again Sir! Hope you and your family keep on being healthy and more successful. This channel deserves 1M followers !!!!
Thank you 🙏 get well soon
fantastisch, wat een vakmanschap (all in Dutch) fantastic that special skills , seen it now partial 2 times and more already.
Ty for this review they are one of my favorite watches because of the workmanship in them
Now this is the kind of video I love from you. I'm surprised at the relatively low part count as well especially given the number of jewels. The finished piece is magnificent.
I so enjoyed this video. Beautiful. I have a gold Tag Heuer. I wear it to go special places, take it off right when I get home. I have had it for four years and it still looks new. I wear my less expensive watches for daily wear.
Thank you!❤
Beautiful results. Thanks so much for a fantastic video.
Thanks pablo
Outstanding engineering, scaled down brilliance , the perfect balance between mechanics and art …..
Outstanding video
Very pretty watch! Great job.
Immer wieder fatzinierend! Man kann stundenlang zugucken!
Another beautiful restoration, Nekkid. The case and dial work were especially satisfying - no point having a spick and span movement if everything else you can see is, how can I put it, Naff. Thanks for sharing-a-bit. 😀
Thanks john. Glad you like it mate
Your fabulous singing just added so much to this vid .... you should absolutely release an album ... Florence Foster Jenkins will be quaking !!
Great video. Love this watch!
12:29 that ding had me rolling! I do the same thing. I also beep when backing up shopping carts.
2nd!! So excited!!
Beautiful watch,awesome service..
You Da Man..👍👍
Мастер золотые руки,всем добра мира и крепкого здоровья!
Very hard work that paid off. Even Girad took a lot of pain to manufacture this caliber. But today Seiko & Citizen make super accurate Quartz watches. This is the present & future. Among GPS Like Seiko Astron automatic watches can't challenge the Accuracy. This is the truth. Thanks for the Video
Cheers.
There will always be those who prefer to listen to their 33 1/3 LP's on their vacuum-tube amplifiers.
Watching you removing the minimum of gold in the scratch reducing process I wondered if there was such a thing as a peening machine that would gently hammer the surface to batter the dents and scratches away. I doubt I'm the first to think of such a thing but I'd be interested in knowing why, if it doesn't exist.
Thomas the tank engine, guitar and singing on top of a beautiful watch, fabulous sympathetic restoration. Stay safe buddy
Thanks Darren
You're simply outstanding! What craftmanship. Are there any restored vintages that are for sale?
From dancing in the glass to singing! You are quite the showman.
39 to me sounds like an awfully odd number 😂
... so, if you do happen to read this and if there are any others this may work for here's an idea, if your worried about losing material, instead of using a buffer you can also use a highly polished piece of tool steel to re-polish/smooth out a metal surface. It will take a bit more work than a sanding/abrasive polish. But it's a way to not lose even the fart for those projects that is appropriate for.
Thank you for the post, absolutely appreciated in any case.
-b,
If one takes into consideration the precise measurements required at the inception of each gear, jewel, pinion, and spring, I walk away from these videos with a profound respect for the human engineers who dreamed of these masterpieces and then created them.
Used to have several GP's. Great watches and classic designs. Somebody kinda beat this one up. Great job restoring it!!
how do you remember where all those different size screws go do you not get them intermingled im in awe, is there any way you could increase the volume please im at full and can hardly hear you, love the vids
I am so jealous of you 😂. So chilled, relaxed and very human. Also a very skilled engineer. Love your witticisms, please keep them coming.
I have one of these watches given to me from my grandfather. The jeweler who appraised it 20 years ago said it was a pleasure and a once in a lifetime opportunity to hold one. Unfortunately the gold wristband is not original and the appraisal was considerably lower. It was not dismantled and works fine. It has been a pleasure seeing one actually disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled.
That watch was probably worked on by someone that was trying to learn how to fix it, but ended up messing it up.
You are by far the best watch guy on TH-cam, you make a big difference to the watches and make them something worth wearing again.
Thank you 🙏
Parabéns pelo seu talento. Deus te abençoe
Watched this guy for a while now ,
Never get bored of his videos! in fact I can watch them over and over again
Keep up the fantastic work!!
Thank you 🙏
What ham-handed "watchmaker" scratched up all those gold parts so badly? Beautiful job bringing back the high polish!
Wonderful video especially untangling the hairspring. I can now try it out on the few dozen I have laying around. lol
5:24 thats what she said
Another great piece of art, because of you I have started to try and restore seiko watches I have found them to be the easiest I have done a few seiko mods which I am proud of thank you so much I am retired now and have this hobby to pass my time but I am always amazed at the watches you restore and always so glad you share your gift with us.
Lovely, as usual. Is that moly paste that you use in main spring barrels of automatics? Also, what is that tape that you make frequent use of in your excellent and thoughtful finishing work? I need some of that.
That’s kapton tape. And the grease is called braking grease, likely made by Moebius, tho I don’t know what it is specifically comprised of.
I found this: www.moebius-lubricants.ch/sites/default/files/security_sheet/tinf_9500_en.pdf
Yes correct. The grease is kluber p125
Looking forward to your album lol 😂 Love your channel. I’m a barber but I love watching other artist at their craft. ❤️👍🏼🇺🇸
First lol
The previous efforts! 0:39 Oh my! Someone letting a hack do such damage to a fine timepiece is criminal.