RESTORING A DESTROYED $3000 BREITLING WATCH! 

On the technical sheet it is the 371equivalent (370). The technical sheet is from ETA who make the movement. And since the case is made by breitling, they have made the caseback to accommodate a thicker battery for longer service intervals. This is my assumption. So the round well on the caseback is there to also accommodate a thicker long life battery (399 or 395)

Mark of a true man , whenever his children enter the room it doesn’t matter what he’s doing he always has a gentle reassuring playful tone of voice with them . They must feel safe and loved

As a former High School advanced electronics teacher, quartz movement time pieces were part of my lecture regarding piezo electricity and electromagnetism. Some of them can generate a frequency so high, it breaks one second into 30k parts and that is what makes them so accurate. The are truly a marvel of electrical engineering.

For what you said at 3:40 - The first watch I bought from my own money, back then as a fresh employee was a Timex Quartz watch with thermometer a compass fucntion. I was so happy I bought it with my own money and I was looking at the time every couple of minutes. I still have it, and when I look at it it reminds me of how I felt at the time. Anyway, beautiful video!

Also to me I see this as an art, and this is something that should never die out no matter how technology progresses. I hope your son learns from you!

I cannot get enough of these episodes. I like to play them as I am working; almost like meditation with some comedy thrown in randomly. :-)

Spot on! I bought a Seiko quartz with my very first pay packet over 30 years ago. I still have it. 🙂✌️

It is so frigging cool how you're teaching your kids about what you do.

Love that you are showing the “little one” the methods and procedures. Even if he doesn’t follow you in the horological arts it is a skill he can use in so many ways. Best Dad Ever!!!

14:00 when you popped open that Brietling packet I thought "now that LCD will have cost an arm and a leg!"

Such a treat! Thank you for doing this for us. You’re RU-vid’s best watchmaker. Best from Edinburgh.

Having enjoyed watching you work on purely mechanical watches, I decided to watch this one too. Just as impressive as the others: you have a way with words, a great sense of humour and you are a fantastic teacher.

Your voice is one of the most relaxing I've ever heard. I love watching, and listening to you work. Many thanks for taking the time to make content for us.

The comedic relief you bring to these videos is brilliant! I absolutely love watching watch repair videos and when you add that touch of comedy, it makes it so much better. Now my wife is going to think I've gone mad when I start talking to the floaters in my eyes. 🤣

Beautiful! I personally have nothing against quartz watches. I've worn many, and they're very practical. But I've been a mechanical tick-tock watch and clock lover since very early childhood. Some of the first things I would take apart trying to figure out out how they work were my grandpa's broken pocket watches. He'd break one, buy a new one and give me the broken one to play with because as a child I loved taking things apart to figure them out. Now 50 years later, the swinging pendulums and swaying balance wheels have a romantic place in my heart that nothing else can replace.

That kid is going to be supersmart when he grows up.

I recently polished up an old Timex I pulled out of a bag of junk, and I must admit I love it as much as my swiss mechanical. It became unfashionable and its original batteries were never replaced, then spent decades in a sock drawer. When I booted it up, it was still under the impression it was 1971, hehe.

A master watchmaker and an alchemist! Fascinating and throughly entertaining! Keep showing us your brilliant videos!!

It doesn’t matter how a watch is powered as long as the person wearing it loves it, it will have a happy life.

Such a calming voice as you go about your work. This is an absolute treat to watch your videos. Thank you!

I've had one of these for over 20 years and it's never skipped a beat. Utterly reliable and useful and I think it's a good looking watch to be honest.

This was awesome ! Been on the fence for awhile about having my grandfather’s. ‘ 79 Seiko SQ quartz restored . After watching this I’m going to go ahead and do it .

Quartz or mechanical, the best watch is the one you own and can afford

the patience and meticulousness of watchmakers deserve very special people

I am a retired senior I bought and sold antique pocket watches then wrist watches as a hobby for 30 years. I still love the watch business and enjoy watching your skill in bringing them back to life . Oscar Dekter Toronto Canada.

Nekkid Quote: “ You have to break a few omelettes to make scrambled eggs right ” End Quote. Errr ok.

I can't say if you are the best watchmaker, but you for sure make the best watchmaking videos.

I appreciate the Family Guy reference!

I'd love to see you do a side by side comparison of servicing an expensive quartz movement watch vs one you can buy for 5 quid in a supermarket or garage forecourt. I think it would make interesting viewing.. Anyone agree? Great vid. Your assistant is coming along nicely!

Posted literally 2 minutes ago and already a dislike. What a tool. I doubt they'd even watched the video. Keep posting the great vids!

I dont know what I more like. The commentary! And something cool watching you expertly pull the watch apart and then clean and put it all back together! I subbed and see I have a great back catalogue to watch.

I know nothing about watches. I am not a watchmaker’s apprentice, nor do I tinker, but I love watching you do the tinkering and I love your commentary.

No idea how I ended up here but I'm still patting myself on the back

I reckon the Nekkid Watchmaker could be an Olympic contender for playing "Operation"

All I can say is " You are the best watchmaker " out there ! Really enjoyed every bit of the video... Simply awesome job done with excellent perfection

Complete Professionalism, with the exact amount of Humor. Luv it and Thank u!

Bought a Lunar-Pilot HA Quartz a few months ago. I'm now back in love with quartz. So amazing to be able to set a watch and see it keep in sync day after day after day after...

Another great video and your spot on about quartz watches. I have some very early Omega quartz watches which I bought as non-runners, have repaaired and they are very mechanical, superbly engineered and can be adjusted for increadible accuracy. One day soon I hope to share these via youtube. Keep the great videos and the cheeky humour coming.

One can sure appreciate your Eyesight, dexterity, and patience. All of which I don't have so I'll just sit, watch and enjoy. .

Sometimes while I'm watching you I'm feeling like something is wrong .... I stop to think about it and I realize I hold my breath for too long as you work. Thank you for sharing.

You, AGAIN, brought joy to my day. Thanks neighbor. (fellow earthling)

I thought I was the bold one to detail strip a pistol of mine. this craft of yours is really amazing to witness, but never would I attempt it.

First time here, what a brilliantly shot and edited vid. The no nonsense opinions and narration was an absolute pleasure that put a smile on my face.

As always, fantastic. The knowledge imparted is as much fun as the tear down. Seeing a quartz breakdown is very interesting!

Thanks to these videos, I apply watchmaking precission to everything I do in life and I started seeing insanely good results. Idk if this is good or bad but others started calling me OCD freak when i suggest that the the tiles in the bathroom should be treated with steam exclusively and that the fossets should be shiny without chlorine residue from tap water.

you're slowly converting me into watch lover, my dad use to like them and i never understood why, and now i started to realise how classy of a man he was.

Loving the humour, it’s like listening to Ogmios School of Zen Watch Fixers. Only just started watching these vids, so addictive.

I have a 1965 Omega Seamaster self winder. Still working today, no battery, no problems! Might not be minute perfect, but, what the hell! What’s a minute or two a week. But, your skill is amazing! Well done, thanks for posting!

Nice to see a vid of restoring of Breitling aerospace, especially when you do the complete disassemble of the module to clean and repair it.

Love this! I grew up in the Quartz Revolution in the seventies and remember how excited we all were about amazing accuracy and next to no maintenance plus greater resistance to shocks. As an adult with more spending power I have been able to collect some of the more higher end early quartz that I used to drool over so now have an early Seiko LCD , the famous first gen GP quartz amongst others. I also love the electric and tuning fork watches from back then as well as of course some vintage mechanical. Would love to see you service an electric and tuning fork watch!

Breaking omlettes to create some scrambled egg - defiantly possible. I just LOVE his creativity. Thank you Nekkid Watchmaker

Made me raise my eyebrows definitely....I will not be looking at Breitling quartz watches in the same light again....Very enjoyable watch.👏👏👏

When I want to look nice and fancy I wear my Omega Automatic Constellation Chronometer. When I really want to know the time I wear my $15 Casio. There's a place for everything... very nice video, thanks again.

I have a Breitling B1 and Breitling Navitimer. I love them both equally. Fascinating video. Thank you.

One of my favorite watches I have ever owned was from a company I don't think exists anymore. It was named Riviera, and it was the first watch I ever owned that wasnt a cheap 2 dollar watch. It had a square, gold dial and was mainly silver, with small gold accents on the watch band. It just kept ticking, and was always right on time. It kept going for almost 6 years without needing a battery. When I changed it, it kept stopping, and I was worried that because I couldnt find the company that made it anymore, I wouldnt be able to get it fixed. A few years passed, and i thought I had lost it. when I finally found and opened it up, i learned that it had a JP-01 quartz movement, one of the super cheap, easy to replace movements they make. That old friend is still in my collection as the watch that started my love for watches.

Love the positive comment on the quartz system, I have had nothing but quality time pieces in quartz for along time now and none have let me down, currently sport a Sieko solar system watch..brilliant

You’re my favourite thing on the ‘tube. Love your work, man.

I really enjoyed this. You show with perfect camera focus and masterfull editing the whole thing including the cleaning, taking the new things out of their packaging and involve your enthusiastic young helper in the paperwork. Brilliant!

Thanks Nekkid, I adore your videos, despite having no interest in watch restorations. So therapeutic, and slightly tinted with a wonderful humour. Class!

The moments with your son are beautiful and priceless.

Wow-what a clever son you have. Must get this from his mother!

I simply like your videos. Funnies and give a lot of visible infos about those beauties. Keep entertaining us please!

I'm sure if I was attempting one of these restorations my stress level would be off the charts but listening to you and watching is quite relaxing. Your videos can quite addictive, before you know it you've watched 2 hours of RU-vid.

Your superb watchmaking skills are matched by your charming narration! Wonderful! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

Love this channel. I have a "collection" of five watches I have owned through my 50 odd years. None of them special, and none of them work. It would be nice to get them all restored like this.

Wow, i never thought to see a repair on quartz movement! Well done sir! I am one who can appreciate quartz watches.

I am fast becoming addicted to your channel. I come from Rugeley, live in California now. No, not earning enough for the real deal watches. However. Santa and the universe brought me my first Longines. Conquest. I am looking at my first automatic I love the Tissot LE LOCLE POWERMATIC 80 20TH ANNIVERSARY. I prolly won't buy an automatic after this. Budget and humility. Love your voice. Like water over stones Brother. May the universe bestow many blessing upon you.

Thank you very much for this video and your comments about horologists starting out on quartz watches. I actually have three of them of which I am building up confidence to repair by watching your detailed and inspiring videos. One is a Casio that has a barometer in it, one is my original Timex Expedition, and one is a BMW M3 watch with a tachometer dial of which the stem is messed up.

It is really a beautiful watch. After restoration it looks amazing.

when i was a child, i change myself the Casio Databank battery, the only time i send the watch to watch shop they put the rear case in bad position a miniature spring pops and shortcircuit , now ia have a dead Classic watch, on that time i explode on kid fury!!! i cant believe it, they are specialists.. but they do a damage, and not accept to repair it.. i never trust again , i do myself on all my watches.

These kind of videos are very relaxing to watch. So a big thank you.

What a transformation to the finished product. You made it look like new or gently-used compared to the condition in which it was received. Impressive.

This is so good, I’m gonna watch it again tomorrow! Nuff respect for appreciating that for most people, their first watches were quartz. As usual, the technical know-how on display is fascinating.

"Horology sheriffs" haha bravo.

immediate bell buttoned for this most conscious man in the world

Outstanding! It was great having your son present with you!

I was fascinated as a child by the technology of quartz watches and still hold them in the highest regard. I have small wrists and chunky, mechanical watches look ridiculous on me so I am grateful for slim quartz movements that are affordable.

I never appreciated quartz movement in my adulthood until this video. Thank you for reminding me the joy of owning one. I’m going to try and find my Casio calcuwatch at my parents house.

I love my aerospace… thanks for showing how to care for it. I am not an horologist but was fascinated by your video.

One of my favourite channels,you help me relax 😀

Gave myself a “pat on the back” for being here and gave you a “like” for your cool video!

the 1st watch i did buy myself were a jeep quartz watch, its been through hell but i love it for being my 1st watch i bought 14 years ago:)

Just relax and enjoy this amazing person and his art...Thank you so much!

Your camera work is excellent but your commentary is just brilliant!

Fun to see a quartz being serviced!

Haven't seen you for a while, love your show..

I love this channel. Another great video. Love your sense of humour as well. May you live long and prosper.

Your words of faith and encouragement at the end of your videos are very much welcomed and appreciated . Thank you so much 🙏🙂

Parabéns, maravilhoso trabalho !!! Brazil, São Paulo.

I'm just here to hear your chat ... and admire your skills.

Played this video in the hopes that I fall asleep because of Nekkid's soothing voice. Ended up watching 5 other videos.

So glad to see a new post - love these videos

"Brass Acorns"...love it!

A brilliant video, it seems a longtime between posts so I'm hoping to see more or your adventures soon please. Stay safe & take care

Awesome how you interact with your boy! A true dad!

Thank you. It is wonderful to hear you teaching your son. ⏱

I’ve no issue with quartz watches, but there’s nothing like the thrill of knowing that you’re wearing tiny hand made machine on your wrist, and that if you put it in a draw and forget about it for 20 years you can pick it up, give it a little shake or a wind and it will start working again

I have 4 Breitling SuperQuartz watches, including my 18 year old M1. They all get worn in rotation along with my automatic B01’s and B04, and are loved just as much 🙂 What do the sheriffs know 😆😆😆

Very tenacious skills and patience required to be a watchmaker, microengineering is quite fascinating. Keep up the good work!

Loved the mention of the solutions not being tea nor wee lol 😂