Restoring a vintage 1940s Oris watch (Barn Find) - nickel plating 

Your work is wonderful. I also realize I watch your videos because of your charm and commentary.

During these dark times, I noticed that I missed your voice and commentary which brought some light into the world for me. I appreciate the video like always, just felt a bit sadder not having those parts to look forward to. Thank you for all your hard work, you are a beacon of light amongst lesser men! Never forget that!

WOW as someone who does this as a hobby, I am blown away at your skills and your tools, Lots of skills and thousands in tools. True artist

Miss the commenting from you during video. That’s the best part. Love your son when he comes in.

Everyone is saying they miss your voice, but no one is asking if you’re okay. I hope things are well for you and your loved ones. Thank you for ALL your content, keep it coming in whichever format you want. God bless

In these dark times the sound of your voice brings light and hope, please talk to us again. That said, your silence speaks volumes. Peace.

Missed your kind words and fun humor. Watch restoration was great. We miss your compassionate heart and great wit. Come soon with your old format and a tired watch to resurrect. We always enjoy it. Love from Alabama USA

I agree with everyone else. Your kind comments and gentle humor is enjoyable and sooooo refreshing. Please give us your voice back! Thanks

Wow! Joe is the only restorer of anything I am subscribed to. The quality of his work is unmatched on RU-vid. A true craftsman and a man of conscience.

I dont know which was stronger, the incredible restoration or your silent protest. Amen to them both. Stay strong Joe!

Outstanding job, never would I have said that was the same watch. Superb effort, keep them come Joe. ❤

Impossible task, Immaculate restoration, amazing skill. Silence is respect, my thoughts are with all those suffering in this cruel world. I pray for peace.😢

Hey Joe. I'm sad you've gone silent. I love your videos for the banter and the education. Without them, it falls toward the other ASMR content that I pass right over. I play videos in the background while to do my daily tasks and your lack of audio saddens me. I know the world has gotten you down. There is always a fight to be had against one wrong or another; one disease or another... if we all fell silent in protest, who will be our champions? Find your voice. Some of us need to hear it

I'm a simple man. I see a new Nekkid Watchmaker video, I click, I watch, I like... I'm happy.

Thank you for always practicing such kindness, I look forward to a time in the world when you and many like you feel their voice can be heard again.

Joe, you stand for peace, love, and justice. We stand for you, as well as those things. Stay strong.

Respect your protest and your silence speaks volumes but I think your gentle wit and wisdom is greater. Nature, it is said, abhors a vacuum, so if we are silent, that silence will be filled by voices with less good intent than ours. The resto, was excellent considering the crust you started with. Best to you and your family.

This video gives me hope. Even those beaten up can regain their glory.

You are a bright spot and a gift to humanity as well as a bright spot in our lives. I'm so sorry you are feeling sadness. We can only do our best to be kind and generous to others. Many blessings to you and everyone!

Miss your voice Joe, but understand your reasons. Lovely work as always.

It was strange not to hear any of your comments, especially since I am so used to your voice that some of the tools' noises sounded scary and surprising, but I understand and approve your decision. Love you, mate, dont leave us for too long this time !

Your restoration of that particular watch and your protest , just perfect. Thank you.

I once took apart a cheap pocket watch when I was about 10. Never advanced beyond that.

Beautiful work again Joe. Both the watch and the message. Peace and happiness to you and your family.

You are an amazing human, Joe. Nice work with the restoration as always and the silent message. Peace

No more silent protests. Your comments are also what makes your videos so enjoyable. Keep up the great work 👍

Even in the worst situation , there can be a beautiful outcome , nice resto .

I'll join the chorus of those missing your narration, I hope this finds you well and happy.

I missed: "Greetings my fellow earthlings ..." and your humor and the laughter of your kids in the back ground. But the job was perfect like always.

The bird... That bird behind your cleaning jar... 😍

I love this channel so much. I don’t know the story behind the fact that you’re not narrating your videos anymore, but we all do what we have to do. It won’t stop me watching, that’s for sure.

You are an inspiration to us all while the world is in pain. Let's hope love finds a way. I admire your passion and protests.

I love how this guys earnestness is reflected in the audience. Absolutely top tier original RU-vid content, a supremely skilled watch wizard and a fantastic bloke to boot. Another fantastic video, sir.

Watch looks great. I missed your commentary.

Every time I watch one of your vids I find it calming and peaceful and love the work you do

Quite a dramatic improvement to the case with the nickel plating and the polishing. The case looks brand new.

Fantastic restoration! As a person with a tremor I find it very relaxing watching your meticulous work.

It’s not the same without your lovely commentary. 😊

There are days when a rare heart like yours inspires me. Peace and love are rare and you are even more so.

Thank you for another amazing video. It is great to watch experts like you put the hard dedication on RU-vid for our joy.

great restoration, missed your words though, thanks for the content.

Beautiful work as always Mr Nekkid, Thankyou so much for taking the time to make this video. God Bless you and God Bless all the people currently suffering due to the ongoing war.

Absolutely amazing and beautiful.

Amazing! I love watching these makeovers. Bringing a tired old watch back to life is so satisfying to see.

I could watch you work all day. It's very therapeutic.

Amazing. You are truly gifted. Peace, brother.

You are a rare positive in a world full of negatives. While I find your skills bordering on superhuman, your patience and love are what make your videos so alluring. You are a role model not just for men, but for all humanity. Peace to you, Joe. ☮

As always, good to see you Joe even if we don't hear you...except we can hear you without a word. Stay safe and be well.

Yeah we miss your words of wisdom!!! ❤

Glad to see you posting again. Its the return of an old friend, a little quieter than normal, but know we are about too and are supporting. Hope all is ok

Beautiful watch. Stunning restoration. If only your peace and tranquillity was spread across the world ❤

Stunning once again. A metaphor perhaps? Showing that with enough effort anything can be fixed? Continue your incredible work. X

Your work is always top notch, but your humanity is even on a higher plane. Cheers & best wishes for your family both near & far.

Wow! That case looked like a lost cause. I'm stunned at how well you restored it! It looks beautiful!

I so miss your beautiful voice and wit. Your son and interactions with him are precious. Even your comments about the world make me feel that others care and art afraid to mention things. Don’t be silent too long. I miss it. XXOO

I am also sad u have gone silent. I love your gentle manner and expertise in watch repair.

Your macro filming just gets better and better with each video.

In this (mostly) vanity driven ,yt watch world we inhabit,you are a shining light,my friend!Peace and liberation to all living beings!

The silence is not as powerful as the love you share in your videos. Love overcomes all things.

I missed you and your family. I pray for you much❤ from Pennsylvania

I miss the commentary, your funny jokes, stories, explanations, kids running around, all of it. Come back. I miss your voice.

Your silence is an expression of the extreme misery we currently live in and calls for reconciliation and peace for all people. It is stronger than words ... Thank you for this masterpiece and stay strong

Thank you for taking us with you whilst restoring this beautiful watch. I love the face so much. It is elegantly simple. Witnessing your restorations renders a sense that there is still hope in the world. God bless and keep you always.

its really surreal to watch a nekkid watchmaker video with his signature commentary in the background, however I respect your silent protest, and I think its an amazing idea in order to draw more awareness to the situation in Palastine.

Your "Silent Protest" came in loud and clear - with messages of solidarity, inspiration, creativity, and passion. Thank you for using your work and platform to convey your compassion, with a beautiful restoration of a Nakba lost in time, with subtle use of colour, images, and a sensitive attention to detail. While imperfect, the final result is what we hope would be a beautiful metaphor for a real solution that works. Deep respect, Joe. Your creativity is astounding

Nice cup of coffee and a relaxing moment to see your expertise in action again, that will give me a small moment of joy and hope. I hope yours joy and hope will return also. Peace!

Sometimes there are no words, this was a beautiful restoration and in its silence, deeply powerful. Thank you.

I deeply respect your work and your protest. This was a beautiful restoration. Thank you for your work ethic - and your ethics, in general.

I don't know why, but your silence brought tears to my eyes.

Blessings to you and to everyone. Breathtaking craftsmanship, beautiful outcome. Thanks for always sharing and caring.

Wonderfull restoration, the watch came out beautifull. The end is really touching, lets hope for the best.🌻

Miss the commentary! Always amazed at your skill in handling those minute little pieces.

Sublime restoration. Peace.

It was a beautiful video, very poignant to hear you silenced by the bombs and the guns. I hope there is peace soon, and maybe then we can enjoy your lovely commentary again. Lots of love. Pete

I love to see your work in bringing back once great watches from the grave. This one reminded me of an old classic Mercedes sitting in a muddy field in the mud for decades, and seeing your step by step process in repairing and renewing it somehow gives hope for us in today's troubled world.

Stop the Wars!

That watch tells a story of a previous owner who fell upon hard times but still held on to it rather than pawning it. Makes you wonder how he got it and what it meant to him.

Who are you protesting to? Thank you for spending the timed care, love to you family and watches too. We all need to be like you for peace. Oh look behind you, Trouble sneezing.

One of your best, who knew there was such a pretty watch under all that mess.

Your silence speaks loudly. ☮️

Thank you for your videos, I hope to hear your voice again soon.

Your work is amazing Your words are priceless I respect you totally 🙏

A new video from NW. Today is a good day.

Thanks 😊

Huge respect, not only for your sheer artistry & craftsmanship but also for your conscience..

A beautiful job earthling, live long and prosper.

There must be peace. There must be two states. People must be allowed to live in harmony and happiness, on all sides. Thank you for your strength and wisdom.

Cat got your tongue? So, is it going to be the silent treatment from here on?

Wow.. I would buy this watch from you!!! Superb workmanship... Total respect for the care.... And also for not throwing the casing away... I was so sure you'd do that... But you restored it masterfully!!!

You are an Artist and I do love watching you create your art. Peace to you and yours, and peace to this troubled planet.

Greetings brother. Thanks in advance for the video. 🙏🏻 peace be with you

You are the only RU-vidr I’m subscribed to with the spine to express their beliefs like this. For that I commend you. Thanks for using your platform for good.

Joe, may the timeless dove of peace shine down on you, your family and loved ones, and ours as well. Especially thinking of all those immersed in tragedy and loss, who are in desperate need whilst suffering incalculable grief and pain. I write that as just an ordinary ex-military bloke who spent a year in Bosnia at the height of the terrible conflict and dealt with tragedy every single day. Judging by the comments here, I feel we much appreciate your silent mark of respect for humanity, and our sadness for inhumanity. You deal with time, which thanks to your skills, is easy to measure, but impossible to retrieve. But let's all metaphorically click that hacking lever, pause time and dwell on the consequences of our actions, the immense suffering they may cause, and our crying need for that dove of peace with the olive twig in its beak to bring hope. Tempus fugit, so we must not waste it. Thank you Joe for helping us reflect, and for breathing life, beauty and dignity back into that battered old Oris. 🙏 🤲 🤗

Hi, love this one but missed the narrative, I love all the humour and your humanity. More please😊

1940s to the 2020s will there ever be peace?

No calming voice this time 😭

That is definitely a working man’s watch. I love your channel! Thanks for the joy you bring to so many of us.

Many thanks Joe for the marvellous work you did restoring my dad’s 50 year old Smiths Astral. You brought it back to life after years of neglect.

Joe, I think they were fibbing when they said it was waterproof.

Poignant. Thank you for your love for Palestine.