RESTORING The World's MOST ICONIC Cartier Watch 

My grandpa was a watch restorer. He'd get watches sent from all over the world to repair and I sit on the step by his shed and watch him. This video has reminded me of great times growing up. Thank you.

3:43 "It's a very simple movement." Procedes to remove 10,000 small gears, springs, screws and plates.

My father was a jeweller, watchmaker/ repairer. I love hearing your children in the background it reminds me of my childhood and watching (pardon the pun) my father work his magic on watches that no one wanted to try and repair. You truely remind me of my father and how clever he was repairing watches and jewellery. Thankyou for making me smile and reminisce. God bless you

I’ve worked for Cartier, and I’ve never heard such a well described history on Cartier Tank as you did in this video. You are the best 👍👍❤️ love your videos. See you bringing this watch back to live is a fantastic and refreshing experience. Thank you the work you do for all this magnificent pieces.

No way in heaven would I have been able to put that back together. Watchmaking/repair is truly an art form.

If we are not appreciating the dance moves at ~ 7:08 we are not truly living

The size of the screws is amazing, but the gear teeth are just mindboggling. The fact someone can make anything that small and that precise is amazing to me.

Watching a Watchmaker do his thing is like watching a surgeon doing delicate surgery but without all the blood. Simply amazing skill, dexterity and patience

I don’t know how on Earth you ever remembered where all these tiny pieces went! Looks beautiful!

I felt like I was watching a surgeon performing heart surgery. Amazing!

I must say, you have a wonderful voice, fantastic sense of humor and say just enough. I cannot imagine viewers not wanting to hear your genius but I do prefer your commentary.

Sir, in a world were everything is so chaotic this is like therapy....watching art in progress, seeing someone with love for what he is doing and creating something looking so bad into a piece of art.....respect.

The goddamn algorithm gave me a watch restoration video and here I am, 5 hours later, still watching watch restoration videos. 😫😑😑👍🏾

"This has a simple movement". Proceeds to take it apart into 57 pieces. Jab over.. I was literally enthralled for 26 minutes straight. What an intricate profession. Really.. it is just incredible.

Your attention to detail, your passion for outstanding workmanship and your commitment to re-storing this watch is awesomely stunning! 👏 👏 👏

One of the most compelling and well presented RU-vid videos I've ever seen. How any watch maker, Cartier amoungst others, managed to make such miniscule and precisely engineered mechanism components I'll never know. Let alone how any 'mere mortal' like this man can restore a watch with such patience, precision, memory and 'humour', defies belief. Thank you so much.

I don't usually comment on these kind of videos but I felt compelled to say I'm extremely impressed with this mans work(and I like the fact he trusted his children to help him)

Oh sweet Jesus. I held my breath watching all those small parts being removed.

What a transformation. Beautiful. So nice to see someone saving these iconic pieces.

I've already dropped the components 6 times while taking it apart, lost 9 pieces but I'm at the cleaning stage, won't even consider how I'll remember to put the pieces back together 🤣. Seriously just amazing! Great job

I often long for the days when items were made that could be repaired. The evironment is being ruined by our throw away society.

I'm a person that can break parts during a diesel engine rebuild, so it's really therapeutic to watch these videos.

He does magnificent work, and like everybody has said many times, how the heck does he know where all those tiny little pieces go!!!!

Not only is the restoration sublime, but the beauty of this video is wonderful, as well. The part where you laid out the Lilliputian inner pieces after cleaning and plating the watch body was an exquisite image. And I was delighted when you said, “well, at least the dolphin is in” because I had just thought how like a dolphin that piece was shaped. Thank you for sharing your art.

“Sometimes you just have to know when to stop” ....... words to live by

Restoring beautiful old things is a reward for generations to come.

Watching your videos of restoring the watch to its full glory is like watching reliving the past. It's calming actually. More power and more watch history relived again. Thank you for sharing the tranquility.

Wonderful work on a lovely classic wrist watch. With care another generation can appreciate its timeless beauty.

I have no idea how I found this video, but I’m so glad I did! What a skill and talent to possess, so special💗

Says his hands are so shaky, as he puts a nearly microscopic screw into place with tweezers!!!..... Legend!

In a world that is getting mad by the day, you are the firm wisdom, calm, and serenity.

Your care and precision is that of a true artist - and shows your love for what you do. Inspirational stuff.

“Sometimes you just have to know when to stop” well said; the mark of a professional

I love that moment when yo put the balance wheel back in and the watch's heart begins to beat again.... wonderful!

Once again you’ve saved another classic Jem! Thanks for the interesting restoration!

This video blew me away 2 years ago and I still can’t stop watching these. Thank you sir!

Words cannot express how impressed I am with your work. I recently had to send my TAG Heuer to the factory for a repair and it was very expensive. After watching you work, I will never again complain how expensive watch repair is.

Also, I for one love the commentary. And the interruptions by your little assistant!

This by far it my alltime favorite nekkid watchmaker movie. This watch, as simple as it is, is stunningly beautifull. Very well done, saving it is one great achievement. Roland

I own a small scuba training and retail business and have been enamored with mechanical watches for some time since I found your channel. I have been inspired to get my first automatic dive watch, now to find one I can afford. Thank you for the content.

I was stressed before watching this but it calmed me down. Really appreciate your posting these vids of your amazing talent.

"The Blood Sugar Blues"...a classic...

I am GOBSMACKED, BOWLED OVER, AMAZED, ASTOUNDED and in total awe of your skill, organization, patience, attention to every minute detail. Just thoroughly BLOWN AWAY.

I have two Cartier Tanks from the early 1980's, gold over silver. I got them just before Cartier started calling them "le must". If I ever find them, I'll pass them on to someone else to get a CLA and a new life. Thanks for the videos. I also enjoyed the hands and voices of your "assistants'".

the most impressive thing is how this person works with such baggy gloves

I cant believe there were so many things going inside that watch. Makes u appreciate the workmanship. 👏

I know this video is two years old. But I cannot not note excellence when I see it. The detail and care ( and incredibly, filmed) virtually bring tears, I don't know why. Wonderful, great movie, thank you.God bless everyone 🤗🤗

I'm a serial hobby repair and restore guy. I've restored old Japanese wall mount clocks, similar mechanisms just on a larger, cruder scale. Seeing the level the Nekkid Guy works on is really impressive. This is one of those jobs I know I would happily do all day long. Especially nekkid.

I don't wear a watch and I'll never be a watchmaker. I'm enjoying excellent craftsmanship but I subscribed because of your personality and the joy this channel brings me :) Thank you!

You had me at "Spidie man, spidie man.....I can't remember the rest of the words" 🤣🤣. That was incredibly therapeutic to watch, and wonderful to see such a great restoration of such a beautiful time piece.... and that the next generation was in the background learning along with what you were doing,well done 😊

"And here you can see that missing screw" ........... no ...... I can't ....... it's missing. ...... LOL ........ Love your work! ............ and your parenting ....... just wonderful!

The precision of it all! The original craftspeople and now him :)

As I view this video of this watch being put back together I’m in awe of the genius who created the first watch

I was looking at all those tiny parts! Man, I would screw that up in a hot second. The person repairing this is a true artist.

3 seconds in and you already won me. Time to blow the dust off the dvd box. Thanks for restoring this little tank. I highly doubt anyone else besides me knows what I'm talking about.

The precision of a surgeon. Not to mention a sense of humor. 😀⌚

Moment of silence for the people that figured out how to make a damn watch.

He say's goodbye with the West Midlands classic, "ta ra a bit". Full on Brummie! Excellent work!!

Sir. I have the highest amount of respect for you it’s so small and so beautiful. U saved it from the garbage dump I’m very impressed , wonderful talent I love and buy old vintage items on eBay a lot min 100+ years old we had no grandmas that passed things down to us girl so I buy others items. and more than u think they are greatly appreciated by all a grandma of 72 said to me I’m just happy someone gonna keep them as is Carved cameo expert level fr italy in rose gold floral fram and wire. And the cameos faced each other (I was told a proper set one looks left one right a true sculpted pair ). Made scene to me D d Turcott

Good work. I work at a Jewelry repair shop in carefree az. We do some watch work but send most of it out to out 2 watchmakers. My grandfather was a Horologist and had a school of horology in Phoenix in the 40s and 50s. He always tried to teach me the trade but i was to busy chasing boys. Now i regret it daily. I just love watching the work being done.

That was amazing! I never knew how many parts were in a watch. I was only going to watch a minute of this and I saw the whole thing. I love seeing worthwhile things being restored. What a treat!

Has anyone ever marveled at the intricate “brain” of a watch? This video went beyond just a restoration; this was a physics class! 👍 Outstanding!

Never get tired of watching a master at work. You're the Best

This is the second time I have watched this video. Your love for your craft shows. I hope you had a good dinner. Keep doing you.❤️

WoW the after shots gave me chills !!! Stunning, Craftsman ship at its finest .........

You're an artist, professional and primarily such a kind guy. I Hope You, somehow, read this comment and I wish You, with all my honest, all the best. For You and Your closest ones.

19:30 You had me laughing out loud to this little tune, it sounds very similar to the in-DIRECT hints my husband gives me to let me know he's hungry. Amazing restoration work!

What A Beauty Of A Watch. Its Beautiful to See the Little ones assisting with The Repair. What A true Gift.

Another AMAZING tear-down, clean, repair, reoil, and rebuild. Oh, and please relay to the Mrs. and thank her so very much for allowing the purchases of cameras and lenses! The lighting and resolutions are outstanding. Nerves of steel my man, even on an empty stomach, EAT!

I really enjoy your videos. Especially the commentary, lighthearted humor, little helpers and all. Quite a contrast with the rest of watch restoration flicks. Thanks.

Your incredible. I loved watching your video! Thank you for sharing it with us. The watch is once more beautiful.

A man who loves what he does. Incredible

It’s not just about the fantastic work you do but what makes this work is your gentleness and sense of humour,may god be with you always

the Cartier tank watch is one of my favorites. so classic and beautiful. watching you take it apart and do the restoration is truly one of the most amazing things i’ve ever seen. it’s part artistry, part science, part patience and part pure genius. thank you for sharing your incredible talents.

I love seeing the young ones involved in these restorations!

My first watch was a mechanical one. I don’t remember the maker but it had jewels and glowed in the dark (Radium) and that was very cool. I said good by to mechanical watches as soon as electronics became available. Never have to wind them everyday. Now I have an Apple Watch - have to charge it everyday. See how far we have come.;-) Watching these videos is strangely attractive. Maybe some day I’ll get a mechanical watch again and wind it every day.

Astounding. How they made with such precision tiny screws and micro parts a hundred years ago, blows me away.

What an exercise in patience and diligence, combined with expertise and general good humor. Hats off to Nekkid Watchmaker, keeping in mind that this was always a luxury product, and worthy of the level of craftsmanship he displays.

Not sure why I enjoy this so much but, I do. Very quiet, very purposeful, very relaxing! Thank you!

It was amazing to watch. The fact he is able to work with such small pieces is just fascinating.

I love seeing things repaired. It makes me so upset when things are made to be thrown away

People who can do this microscopic work of art are legends. My eyes and head feel dizzy just watching you put together those super tiny screws and pieces. I AM in aweeeee....

On my bucket list...a Cartier panthere! I love tanks. Beautiful job!

Thank you for the amazing moment to participate in the restoring as witness. I truly admire your expertise and craftmanship. Valuable teaching to learn to live patience and courage to complete the whole process. Loved your singing it went well along with your restoration of this beautiful watch. Amazing , the finished object.!!

I can’t imagine how those tiny screws were made. That’s just incredible, thanks for sharing!

For the first time in my life I've seen and felt elegance

All those teeny tiny pieces laid out just blew my mind!

Sir, you're superman. Thank you and thankx to your lovely daughter. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Your helpers will remember this for the rest of their lives. I try to include my little ones as much as I can in my video making also. Good for you. It's great to see the next generation absorb these sorts of skills.

When you unwound the spring, I thought, well, he's done for. That was incredible.

I love all the comments, singing, and all the other shinanigans that go on in your videos. I don't tinker with watches but I love to learn different things. My favorite is the video about the Jaeger LeCoutre's previous owner trying to replace the crystal himself. Thank you for all the great videos.

My father was a watch restorer. I loved watching him work with those tiny pieces to make the watch work again. Amazing video. Great job.

Just remembering what goes where after disassembling, is a talent in itself.

Fascinating! Hope you have an apprentice or someone that you’re sharing your restoration knowledge with! An art form for sure!!

I am in awe of your skill and patience.

You are a legend thats all I can say, dont know you at all but by making those amazing time pieces come back to life and more than that involving your children!

The Word "Meticulous" Has a True Meaning being a Watchmaker !! 🇨🇦

В век одноразовых вещей, вызывает уважение бережное отношение к старинным механизмам. Очень кропотливая и тонкая работа. Мастеру браво.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Beautiful person, beautiful children, beautiful work, beautiful watch. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us.

The second you sang "my wife hasn’t fed me" is when i subsribed. Love the content!