Restoration Vintage German Watch Cleaning Machine - Re-Painting Elma Super Elite

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  • @lucashipkins
    @lucashipkins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +416

    Are you sure you're not getting paid by Elma? Hey, Elma. Pay this man!!!

    • @RedDeadRestoration
      @RedDeadRestoration  2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Haha 😁

    • @SeanBZA
      @SeanBZA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@RedDeadRestoration Just thinking the base you should have tapped the holes for the springs, and used inserts in there. M4 recoil inserts with M4 capscrews would have looked nice in there.

    • @ivan3584
      @ivan3584 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      that elma is so pretty

    • @joseluisgarcia4266
      @joseluisgarcia4266 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂

    • @number19real
      @number19real 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RedDeadRestoration How long did it take you to complete this restoration?

  • @HeLaNoR
    @HeLaNoR ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG I loved that creme color. It was the color of its era. i wish i could unsee that :(

  • @chefchemist7343
    @chefchemist7343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude went f'n NUCLEAR with the acetone! As a chemist...LOVE IT! ...GREAT VID...THANKS!

  • @henrystuckrath2701
    @henrystuckrath2701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Elma got a spa treatment, and make over. Girl you look fantastic!!!!!!

  • @angiwutzii9366
    @angiwutzii9366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Moin, wenn ELMA so eine hohe Qualität herstellt müssten die doch schon Pleite sein, weil keiner mehr was Neues braucht.
    Klasse Video, danke!

  • @fubarmodelyard1392
    @fubarmodelyard1392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Could be one of the coolest restorations you've ever done

  • @bryanpowell3724
    @bryanpowell3724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love seeing paint used instead of just slathering on super-thick powder coat, as some "restorers" do.

  • @spaghettisoup244
    @spaghettisoup244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's hard to sleep without your videos

  • @bazzaham8552
    @bazzaham8552 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When machines were made of solid materials and quality workmanship good job.

  • @Jazzmaster71
    @Jazzmaster71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This machine must be worth a fortune itself. Quality item right there, like a good timekeeper.

  • @andersisacson8262
    @andersisacson8262 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Message to Elma: To support a professional craftsman is good PR, especially when he's really visable on TH-cam. Full World coverage which doesn't cost you a dime. So give him the tools en sit back👌👌👌

  • @JGV_IX
    @JGV_IX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Splendid! Elma owes you a massive sponsorship!!

  • @CesarMorera82
    @CesarMorera82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved the color of the restored cleaning machine. Waiting for a new one of a watch using this

  • @stevehen1000
    @stevehen1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fan..bloody..tastic.!!!!! You must have the patience of a Saint. Seriously, great stuff.

  • @aceelectriccompany1181
    @aceelectriccompany1181 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    All of your videos are very entertaining. I especially like all of your video work with NO voice over and/or background "music". I like the precision of watch restoration. From your tool use in this video, I'm guessing that you didn't start as a watch restorer. Thanks for your great content providing.

  • @kunzilla
    @kunzilla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Seriously, the man is an artist!

  • @Doubleoseven502
    @Doubleoseven502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Amazing job. I preferred the original cream colour but also love the new blue.

  • @christophresmerowski1824
    @christophresmerowski1824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Made in Germany" on the dial ... got a kick out of that. German thoroughness and attention to detail - beautiful. Liked the socks too :)

  • @skigdividerx4991
    @skigdividerx4991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Shows that if you can restore a watch you can restore most anything. Great job!

  • @allanrichards3752
    @allanrichards3752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They ought to pay you for that advert. This machine looks better than new now - you really went to town on that restoration.

  • @pradityapraditya5987
    @pradityapraditya5987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Acetone and sandblasting ... Perfect combination 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @bradyspcs
    @bradyspcs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An iconic piece of machinery with new clothes!

  • @stevensansone7502
    @stevensansone7502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really dig the little media blaster (10:10). Can't say I've ever seen one that small.

  • @kawasakiwhiptwo5821
    @kawasakiwhiptwo5821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Very well done. I think even Tysy Tube, Rescue & Restore, My Mechanics, and Odd Tinkering would be impressed with how thorough you were with this restoration.

    • @daviT_con_T
      @daviT_con_T 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Wu wuuu wut??? U follow all of them too??.. that makes us friends immediately!!

    • @francescoparretti7793
      @francescoparretti7793 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m absolutely agree, this is a first class restoration.

    • @JackMartison
      @JackMartison 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I doubled it. There is also LADB Restoration, though my mechanics is still unbeatable leader here :p

    • @francescoparretti7793
      @francescoparretti7793 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are also “not terrible restoration” in my playlist

    • @esrAsnataS
      @esrAsnataS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think everyone follows these channels. We all love a good restoration.

  • @hassanriyadh88
    @hassanriyadh88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeaaaaa finally.. I always wanted to see restored

  • @garetkonigsfeld2
    @garetkonigsfeld2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't think it got this much love when it was built the first time. Very nice I really like the new color.thanks for sharing 👍.

  • @laurajackson6860
    @laurajackson6860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love to watch your consistently meticulous work. Facinating and thanks for sharing this.

  • @Gocha360
    @Gocha360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Long awaited. Thanks for pleasing such nerds like me

  • @cpetroleite
    @cpetroleite 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Isto não é um vídeo. É um presente de natal antecipado! Fantástico!!

  • @SteveBandido
    @SteveBandido 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this new color the most

  • @Jesusunderthebridge
    @Jesusunderthebridge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looking at your usual restorations, this seems like the overhaul of a transatlantic ship!

  • @josedurbano2730
    @josedurbano2730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    German technology defies the passage of time. An amazing work of restoration my friend

  • @Rich77UK
    @Rich77UK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would LOVE one of these machines. But not only are they not that common, but when available total wrecks fetch silly money. Great job on the restoration. I'm very envious.

  • @pasttenseSara
    @pasttenseSara 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome. Great job. I'd love to do that to my old Zenith It needs some TLC.

  • @kovacstibor4339
    @kovacstibor4339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol, i'm glad that you actually restored this machine. Elma deserved it! :)

  • @fordjavfordF100
    @fordjavfordF100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Eres un genio!!!!!!! Mi admiracion y mis felicitaciones para usted. Me gustan mucho tus herramientas y tus restauraciones. Saludos desde cordoba argentina

  • @nikolajskrabelj4503
    @nikolajskrabelj4503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Young boy , brilliant work.

  • @BarnOwl61
    @BarnOwl61 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man of many talents, magnificent . And yes, you should get some sponsorship by Elma!

  • @abon1364
    @abon1364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cleaning a device that cleans is the height of irony!

  • @melodicchronic5181
    @melodicchronic5181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant work!! Once again. . .

  • @tkindschi
    @tkindschi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Excellent work! So many different processes and steps required, and you seem adept at all of them!
    The ONLY thing I didn't like about the final product was....those two un-restrained white wires running from the system to the basket holder. Seems like they could get hung up, or pulled. Understand they need to be flexible to allow things to work....but maybe if they were surrounded by a mesh wire wrap? Just a thought.

    • @ECS-Dad
      @ECS-Dad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That bothered me too. It was that way on the original, but may as well make improvements when you can. I am a retired manufacturing engineer for military electronics. I have several ideas for that "fix".

    • @heatedwafflez5475
      @heatedwafflez5475 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had the idea of running them up through the shaft the assembly swivels around but I haven't thought if that'd work so I wouldn't give much substance to this "idea" of mine here.

    • @unicorn7938
      @unicorn7938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same thoughts!!!

    • @lumostoria8512
      @lumostoria8512 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ECS-Dad However, the wires you see in the video are not the original ones that came with the machine. When new, the machine had a black, rubber-insolated cable that contained (and protected) the two wires. However, due to the mechanical stress, they had to be replaced sometimes and in the case shown here in a "sub-optimal" way.

  • @luzak2501
    @luzak2501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I will miss the old Elma :(

  • @alanpreston3111
    @alanpreston3111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one .. is nothing beyond your talents 🤔🤔🤔👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @ajgs97
    @ajgs97 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing to watch!

  • @mladenmarjanovic4848
    @mladenmarjanovic4848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    These days i'm restoring mine as well, a lot of work men! You made extraordinary thing with this. Big wow. Bravo, bravo!!

    • @dusan.djumic
      @dusan.djumic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Odakle si?😊

    • @mladenmarjanovic4848
      @mladenmarjanovic4848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dusan.djumic Beograd 🙃 #balkan_watch_restoration

    • @dusan.djumic
      @dusan.djumic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zapratio sam te. #retrowatch.serbia

  • @WatchmakerErik
    @WatchmakerErik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Craftsmen who restore their subjects are all well and good, but show me a person who takes proper care of their tools, and I know they're the real deal :)

  • @djpflo74
    @djpflo74 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are truly a Master and a DaVinci in restorations. Simply superb....

  • @Vincenzo_79
    @Vincenzo_79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lavoro spettacolare!!! excellent job!!!

  • @georgesseguy3772
    @georgesseguy3772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good engine , better in blues very very nice

  • @royal__bunker5781
    @royal__bunker5781 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great job but i liked the "used look" more

  • @carloscarvalhido2424
    @carloscarvalhido2424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. Excellent video and tutorial. Thanks for showing. 👏👏

  • @theirhighness
    @theirhighness 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was one of the first people to comment that you need to restore that cleaning machine. I don't think I like the bright blue color choice, but I'm glad you finally gave it some love.

  • @Ifriqiyandoctor
    @Ifriqiyandoctor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My mechanics would be so proud 🥹

  • @Elder_Goose
    @Elder_Goose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Estaba esperando este video hace tiempo, es impresionante el nivel de atención a los detalles. Cada restauración, aunque no se trate de relojes, es perfecta. Mis sinceros respetos por el gran trabajo

  • @manuelsoul1
    @manuelsoul1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Un restauro meraviglioso, complimenti sei bravissimo 👍👍👍👍👍👍🏆🏆🏆

  • @alaindrolet_atlt_2019
    @alaindrolet_atlt_2019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Night and day result !! Absolutely amazing and mints !!! Good work ! ✨👌

  • @DecemberNames
    @DecemberNames 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for another great video.

  • @markehuss
    @markehuss ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great attention to detail, and very nice result. One nit, I think I would have twisted the motor wires into a tight spiral to keep things neat. I found it funny to contrast the screwdrivers normally seen on this channel with the "garage specials" used in this one. :)

  • @martinmalloy8119
    @martinmalloy8119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always a joy to watch your videos Herr Uhrmachermeister...

  • @pieterlandstra9746
    @pieterlandstra9746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice job, I really liked the antique yellow colour though.

    • @dlewis9760
      @dlewis9760 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, this guy knows what he's doing, but I prefer the original color. His money, his time, his choice. This will have to grow on me.

  • @Alex_Slem
    @Alex_Slem 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finally you restored your cleaning machine. Good job!

  • @JSAC66
    @JSAC66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The cobalt blue is gorgeous, but I preferred pale yellow.

  • @supergamerbros.1718
    @supergamerbros.1718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fantastic restoration, best yet. And it is about damn time for a proper watch cleaning machine! I like how you made it your own with the color.

  • @user-od1bg7vn8u
    @user-od1bg7vn8u 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally you did it. I thought about it every episode 😁👍

  • @deweybrightside2276
    @deweybrightside2276 ปีที่แล้ว

    Comment before I finish the video: Good for you for restoring this beauty, but I'm almost sorry. I appreciated it's maturity and patina...but it deserves the love you're giving it. Really enjoy all the videos. Thanks.

  • @geoffreylotz3661
    @geoffreylotz3661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb job...you are lucky to have that machine....

  • @tomtom2346
    @tomtom2346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful restoration

  • @m.brillon8808
    @m.brillon8808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been gone for a bit and look what popped on my You Tube page. I'm like I remember that machine. Lets check this out. Just WOW! What a amazing restoration. I love the new colors absolutely stunning. I'm sure glad I tuned in. It was worth the smile. Oh I think Elma should really consider sponsoring you. Yep! Alrighty. Take care from Canada eh!

  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "I'm not getting paid by Elma"... Well, you should! Hahaha! Great video, thank you!

  • @aleksterziev
    @aleksterziev 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yeeeaaah! Nice :D I suggested this so long ago, so happy to see it restored :D

  • @АлексейШальнев-р5л
    @АлексейШальнев-р5л 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Наконец-то отреставрировал свою Elma, а то смотреть страшно было.)

    • @Excvositorum
      @Excvositorum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Но цвет зря на такой дикий сменил. Слоновая кость или белый были бы приятнее.

    • @Lion-17
      @Lion-17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      болтающиеся провода все портят, надо с ними что-то делать

    • @Excvositorum
      @Excvositorum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Lion-17 в гофру бы можно, да. Я удивился, что не был совершенно никак обслужен двигатель. Там такое биение... Хотя, может так задумано, чтоб лучше очищалось, но в плане перфекционизма не очень.

  • @theprisonernumbersix996
    @theprisonernumbersix996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superbe travail , bravo !
    "Be Seeing You" ! 👌

  • @ПетрИванов-ы6е
    @ПетрИванов-ы6е 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect as always!

  • @XENONEOMORPH1979
    @XENONEOMORPH1979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this guy captures the moment in slow motion cleaning a fantastic video sadly you never used the same colour to the original but i can see why as it sits with the rest of the Elma machines ,i was not endorsed to say them words .

  • @kwanchan8709
    @kwanchan8709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This person has access to all the equipment including a full spray booth to respray the parts. Quite a bit more gear than the weekend handyman for sure😅

  • @nunosantos5376
    @nunosantos5376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Missed your videos. Thank you

  • @maxeliotttovar
    @maxeliotttovar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    THIS is how a professional at work looks like, amazing level of detail and knowledge of every working aspect of the machine.

  • @nzgraham5019
    @nzgraham5019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice job! I reckon the 2 white wires should be in a sheath ... woven fabric would look good

  • @tka1979
    @tka1979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, you truly are a master in restoring old things. Looks like new. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work 🙂

  • @maxlucky2100
    @maxlucky2100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my lord,more watch restoration pls,i watch you vedios 50 times!!!❤

  • @bghoody5665
    @bghoody5665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Must have been funny restoring something with parts that aren't microscopic. Great job.

  • @mickeyx6746
    @mickeyx6746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job! Your video production is as interesting as your work is “quality”! I wish you were my neighbor. I have a million watches that need a service and no one to do them.

  • @thebgt1254
    @thebgt1254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Amazing restoration even if I preferred the original color, but Elma's blue didn't leave you any choice.

    • @E_Proxy
      @E_Proxy ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same
      I love blue, generally, but that machine looked better in that ivory/white

  • @jozsefizsak
    @jozsefizsak ปีที่แล้ว

    That's wonderful! I always hate to see these fine old machines looking terrible.

  • @userprofinger
    @userprofinger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect restoration

  • @awatchdiary
    @awatchdiary 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice work! I have a mind to give my overworked Elma a sprucing up! This video definitely helps!

  • @92fsoakcreek
    @92fsoakcreek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nicely Done. I have one and had it shipped from the UK. It took a bit of cleaning and a new Power supply (we only have 110VAC here in the US). Does a great job. :)

  • @evade922
    @evade922 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    best video on the internet

  • @pehhii
    @pehhii 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing restoration, that blue hits different, for real.

  • @tobywan12
    @tobywan12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WOW what a restortation love it..... HOWEVER, I cant believe after all that work you didnt re-acrylic the timer pointer!! You did the speed control knob but not the one on the timer.. Arrrrgh the OCD in me is now only looking at that :)

  • @slimakfoto
    @slimakfoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, great job! I have one suggestion about new basket, old one have 3 plow on top which push cleaning fluid down inside , new one (blue) doesn’t. In my opinion it will work worse now because fluid will create a vortex and nothing will push it inside. New Elma cleaning machines (from probably You took new basket) working with low rpm and use ultrasonic, so then this plows are not necessary.

  • @aaf877
    @aaf877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome video. TBH Elma was always one of my favorite aspects of your videos. I loved the vintage look, but totally dig the new update as well. Very well done. 👍🏽

  • @2loudspeakers
    @2loudspeakers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent restoration of a quality old machine. Great video!

  • @korbendallas71
    @korbendallas71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb result!

  • @Doppeljot
    @Doppeljot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now I'm thinking there must be a market for a watch cleaning machine cleaning machine...
    Nice work as always!

    • @brunomessens8406
      @brunomessens8406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have here 3 elma's for sale, in working condition but for restoration

    • @lumostoria8512
      @lumostoria8512 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brunomessens8406 Then you're sitting on a fortune 💎. These machines are quite worth something, especially if the jars and the basket holder with inserts are still present.

  • @andref6956
    @andref6956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great restoration, but Surprised you didn't paint it red

  • @davidfernandez5446
    @davidfernandez5446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing job, congrats

  • @brucebanner3502
    @brucebanner3502 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, loved watching the process. One thing to take into consideration on the connectors for the heating plate at 15:51 , they should be the other way round so that the sockets/female connectors are on the supply/live side and not on the load/heater side. You always plug into a supply/live line. Keep the great videos comming

  • @titanicfilmsbymark
    @titanicfilmsbymark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful work

  • @udayrathod6471
    @udayrathod6471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb work 🙏