Servicing a $4000 Gold Omega Watch from the 70s 

Best wishes to you and your family! As a tinkerer, I've got to ask, what was the issue with the movement after the first assembly that required another strip down?

Please don’t think that you always have to post the most dazzling restorations. I’m happy to watch anything you do.

I watch because of your entertaining narrative and humor. And because I'm fascinated by the internal mechanisms of small machinery. Don't think you have to jump through hoops for my attention lol. I'm probably not alone, I bet most of your viewers don't expect or need shock and awe to get us watching you! Best blessings to you and your family, and thanks for all the lovely and interesting things you show us. Whether you're just running it through the cleaner, or machining tiny parts, I love your channel!

The “interruptions” from Trouble and the little one are a big part of what I love about your content. I often will rewind several times to catch the details of your interactions with the kids. It’s been said before, and will definitely be said again… you’re clearly a wonderful father, your patience and obvious love for your kids is wonderful to see. Thanks for including them in your videos.

My day just got better, boring paperwork then I get a notification of your video, get a cup of tea,fire up RU-vid and relax, great video as always, hope your mums problems are small ones.😢

Watchmaking aside as we all know you do great work, but at least from what I can see on these videos is that you're a great dad. Your mum raised a good bloke who turned out to be a great dad. If the videos need to be delayed because life gets in the way I'm pretty sure we all understand. Family first and then everything else comes after. Hope your mum is OK mate.

Joe, I may not speak for everyone but I would still watch every video of they were all just basic service or repair videos. I love watchmaking and your video style and personality are fantastic!

My grandson could speak but you couldn’t understand a word he said. At 4 years old he cut loose after speech therapy and is now very articulate at 6. Frighteningly adept at math too. We love the interruptions. Shows you are a good father and a human.

Tinker on and don't stop. Learning new things is a great thing. I've got my Dad's 1969 Omega that has a square face but no model on it anywhere. It's very very similar to this except for the fact that it's Automatic. Lovely little watch that I don't wear often enough. Never feel bad for excessive amounts of Macro shots either or the kids coming in either. This is how life is and should never be hidden from camera.

That's such a beautiful watch. It looks like a 70's piece, yet it still looks timeless. 10/10 would wear with a suit.

Thanks for also sharing more mundane watch maintenance, don’t get stressed by chasing the most bizarre restaurations only ;)

Jnr sounds like a happy, loved little boy. Those are the only labels that matter. 👍

My sisters boy didn’t utter a real word till he was 4. Now he won’t SHUTUP!😀

I used to fix old clocks for people. Eventually I had to stop doing that. I had to explain to the customers that it took me 3 hours to repair the damage done by someone else they took it to. Then figure out the original problem. I just fix Seiko automatics for my watch collection now.Very easy to work on and get a good result. I am learning so much from these videos.

Beautiful watch, serviced and repaired by a true craftsman 👍👍👍

Praying for your mom and your family. Love the videos.

I have a disabled son, he has more labels than woolworths, but he is the most loving child I know. let them label him, but his best label will be loved son. Safe journeys.

what an awesome "intruder" 😆 you are blessed !! 🙏🏻

It is nice to know that I'm not the only one that yells, "shut up" at my alarms😂

That was a wonderful video, and such a beautiful 1970's OMEGA watch restoration + service, compliments on your camera work it was so sharp and clear. All the best for your mum and family 👍

I have been watching your Vids lately as I recover from a severe Illness at home and they have truly been a delight to watch they make my recovery so much easier to get through, also your commentary is so honest and just like a true bromey indeed, please don't change and I look forward to you next amazing vid

Oh wow, I bought my wife the womens version of this last year! Much,. much smaller but the bracelet etc. is identical (albeit scaled down). Love it!

Those are not interruptions joe. Your family is a welcome bonus to the watch repair/restoration videos for which we have all subscribed

All of your videos are quite interesting and entertaining. Please don’t apologize for the “interruptions” of your children: its a rare thing in this day and age for parents to spend quality time with their children.

Loved the Jedi restoration, I have watched it a few times, but this is sooo satisfying too - what a handsome watch. Best wishes to you and your kids’ grandma 👵🏾

My prayers are going out to you and your family 🙏🏽🙏🏽❣️

Don't ever apologize for the "interruptions"! I love the opportunity to have a look into a genuine, normal life. As well as the patient approach to everyday interruptions... Congrats on the happy kids.

1970s in the 20th century. Gold Deville is beautiful. Very nice watch restoration. ⌚⌚⌚❤😊🤗☺️😍

Outrageous production values. From the lighting and microphotography to the music and the narration. Always a masterpiece. Thank you for doing it.

I just love how you interact with your kids🥰 i have watched all of you videos, and i will continiue to watch your amazing work.. my favourite watchmaker on youtube! I learn so much😊 thank you sir!

This has become my dream watch, sir. I always had a thing for vintage Omega, but this watch....is just absolutely beautiful and perfect in every way. Thin, elegant, simple, and square. ah...

Signing school shirts on the last day of school takes me back

I’d love to see you service and walk us through a Lange. I think someone’s eyes like yours would teach us a lot about the craftsmanship and finishing on these pieces.

I have prayed for you and your family.

Adorable little visitor you have there! Love the sound of the little guy chatting away!

Happy to manage to be first to like and wish you well with your Mum and your travels... ✈️🧳🧳

I love the micro shots.I absolutely enjoy it when you interact with your family in your videos,especially when "Trouble" comes to invade.

What a great painstaking watch repair, many thanks for your uplifting words of wisdom.

thought for sure you were going to launch that spring on the keyless works side when you were tearing down the watch. I think you got lucky.

"My family would give a right arm for my left wrist." You, Sir, are as funny as you are talented!

They aren’t interruptions. They are why we do what we do. You’re a brilliant dad.

God bless you and your family, Sir! Thanks for all the endless hours of relaxing videos. I sure do enjoy watching them. Please keep them coming!

Just when I think this channel can't get any better, you add stop motion. Love it!

Nothing more relaxing than watching one of your videos. Thanx

I love the watch break down but the commentary is my favorite. Plus Trouble’s guest appearances are always great. Awesome message at the end!

Great to have you back after what felt like a long time. So, thank you for this well-made video of a beautiful watch, on which you produced a marvelous job.

I wouldnt worry about the amount of videos you post... I like the the quality and your editing...

Could watch this all day long. Hope you and the family are keeping well mate. Cheers from Ireland 👍

Joe, as usual, you killed it. For you it may have been a simple clean and service but I find it fascinating. I love watching your process and the detail you cover. I have the clumsiest pair of hooves ever bestowed to any being, so seeing a master at work, regardless of craft, is always a treat for the senses. And never apologise for taking time out. The world is all kinds of messed up and family should always be the number 1 priority. If you have to take time out for family or for yourself, nobody will mind. Peace and good wishes to you and your family.

Lovely camera shots of this restoration. Love it. Don't worry too much about labels. My son had Asperger's, and he was grateful for the label as it meant it wasn't his fault, but a condition he could put things down to. He had special schooling thanks to the label, which fixed him up just fine. He is 40 years old now and a computer technician with a great job and a wife and two children and he tells me the label was a good thing. I resisted labels but they are not always bad.

I have one of these in automatic! In fact, I'm wearing it right now. My father gave me his old one from the late 70s/early 80s. Unfortunately, the dial was damaged, so I had it replaced by Omega when they did a complete service. Prior to replacing the dial, it had the DE VILLE in print like yours did. Now it's in cursive. I'll be keeping it as a family heirloom.

Just catching up. Nice job on this beautiful little watch. Thanks for the share.

Had a good laugh when the gears worked their way into the movement on their own! Good editing!!

Love your vlogs and the giggles along the way, don’t ever change. 😄😄😄

Always a pleasure sir, Cheers !

Good demonstration..very clean work!!!!

Beautiful work as always...hope all comes good for you and your family

The tradition at my school, when leaving, was ripping, tearing the uniforms off the leavers. Yes it was a bit rough and not al leavers were willing, they had younger brothers to pass it down to. 🎶🎶bad boys bad boys what ya ganna do,what ya ganna do when they come for you🎶🎶

I came to view the watch repair, but it's the fancy wrist modeling that keeps me coming back for more.

Wonderful job, Joe. Blessings to you and yours, especially Mum.❤

Joe where you been? You need to do 2 or 3 videos a week.

A truly beautiful watch; and expertly restored. Keep it up and love to the kids too !!!!!!!!!!

This is what I was talking about in your last video. Regardless of how intricate, I just enjoy watching a master at work. You know I'm not a religious man but please know that I am thinking of you and yours and wish you well! As others have said, family must always come first. We aren't going anywhere, so take as long as you need, and when you are back and ready, start again. We will all still be here waiting for the next installment of "The Nekkid Watchmaker Chronicles" ... The best soap opera on RU-vid!! Until then, safe travels, mate!

Good thoughts and wishes to your family! I had to stop working on old watches due to my hands being unable to stop shaking due to a worsening disability so I find watching you work very cathartic! Thanks for that! ❤

A beautiful watch, beautifully presented. I love the macro shots. Good luck on your trip!

We are each individual. And all are beautiful. Including Little Trouble. The simple video with "filler" is refreshing and fun. Take care of your business. God bless.

As always, excellent work! Sending good thoughts, and well wishes to you and your family!

Boys are often late bloomers, and if you have older children who are talkative, younger siblings usually have their needs fulfilled, therefore, have no need to talk.

What a genuinely decent way of looking at life you put forward- intelligence with humour and a little humility. Bless you..

I love your work, i watch it and i relax

Great video, Joe, and macro shots were not boring at all. What was the fix for uneven trace in the timegrapher? Some dirty pinion or jewel?

Big fan of your gentle voice, massive knowledge, humor, and watching the mechanics. Much peace to you and the best to your Mom and family.

Safe Journeys and prayers for your mum too. God Bless.

I love watching the gunk come out of those braided bands when I clean them. It's very cathartic.

I have a similar Omega but with the 620. Nice to see a similar movement up close. Thank you.

At least one certain thing is that God has this. Loved this piece. Was great to watch. Thanks again.

Love the humour as well as the skills.

Thanks mate - such a beaut! Hope all’s good with you and yours. Love your work.

Always glad to see you, whatever you have to show us. Four of my five kids had speech delays. They had a speech therapist from the school district who worked with them before they were 5 years old. That was all they needed.

Congratulations on the excellent macro video, outstanding! What a beautiful watch - and lovingly treated. Thank you for your kind words. I've been a tinkerer since my schooldays, I'm now 82 and still tinkering, wouldn't be dead for quids.

Your family appearances are very welcome! The Omega is beautiful in its simplicity.

I'm not sure I even watch these videos for the video content any more, as good as it is. It does bring me inner peace and I thank you.

Ahhh, mate. Another good video. Say g'day to your son. Thanks

You did good. Watch is very nice looking. Best to you and you family.

Dude. You don't need to explain anything. I don't even know how you ended up on my radar but I'm hooked on your humor and humility.

Oh! My heart goes out to you and your beautiful family! You can't label love!!!💌💌💌

My son's boy was 3 years without bothering to say much but 'look at that!' Now 5, he yaks the proverbial! 🤞🤞

Family first, not content! hope your trip is a good one and speedy recovery for your mum.

That was amazing to watch, so dedicated , thank you 👍

Praying for you and your family. Your son is perfect.

I find your videos are soooooooo soothing! As a dyslexic, atheist, insomniac I lie awake and wonder if there is a dog!

I really like your style of being cool with your kid as you perform this meticulous work. Please keep your anonymity.

Good dad! Giving access to the child! Some things are no bother to the channel when love is involved. Lucky guy!

Nekkid Watchmaker the Jacques Cousteau of watchmaking. Peace and blessings. Your voice always calms me down. Thank you.

That is absolutely beautiful keep up the great vids

I for one loved all the "filler"! God bless you and the family as you dodge all the potholes of life!

Beautiful watch. I really enjoyed the macro. Never realized how polished some of the screw heads are. Nice touch Omega.

I’m not even into watches or watch repair. I stumbled across one video and haven’t stopped watching (no pun intended). You do great work and you keep it fun.

Wao !!! What a beautifull piece !!!! Excellent Job !!!

Stunning work as always! 👍