TAG HEUER KIRIUM CHRONOGRAPH RESTORATION & COMPARISON WITH OMEGA SWATCH 

Who would have thought that a quartz movement could be so intricate and beautifully designed? Thanks for another great episode.

I have a Tag Heuer 4000, similar to the one that you restored, and remember very well when the Kirium line came out. I remember thinking that they were too futuristic, but they look quite "normal" now, compared to some of the monstrosities out there today. Repairing things is noble and good for the planet and the soul.

I agree. We have the right to repair. Everything now is disposable. That is why we are in such a mess.

I was surprised at how well-finished and jeweled this movement was. Such a pleasure to see it cleaned and refreshed. Thank you.

Nice watch, great skill, beautiful camera work, some genuine laughs and wise words - everything I've come to expect from a NW video. Thanks, Joe.

Injecting one’s self into a craft you adore, then sharing that passion, making sure it’s true to yourself, is why this Channel is relaxingly enjoyable to consume, thanks brother.

Now, this was extremely interesting! First, the sealed movement, type omega swatch, which makes most of us lose any hope for the future. Then the TAG-Heuer, despite being a quartz, it actually seems more complicated than many mechanical movements. I really appreciate the respect you have for it. Brilliant video.

You just gave me a new outlook on quartz movements. I will stick to servicing my old pocket watches, a lot easier to service. You still the king, great video.

I got my first "serious" watch, a Kirium Chrono, silver dial, in 99. I've had it serviced and cleaned every 5 years. Never an issue, wear it most every day, with a suit, in the pool, no need for any other.

I always look forward to your videos. You "words of wisdom" are always my favorite part. Your love and compassion for your craft is apparent in your outlook for humanity as well. The world needs more people like you.

This looks even more complicated to restore than a mechanical movement. I was thinking something like this might be a good beginner watch, but wow, not now.

I foolishly thought quartz watches were much simpler. Boy, was I wrong. Thank you for another very enjoyable video.

Sounds like you found a new T shirt slogan We demand “the right to repair!” Genius… Keep up the amazing work 👍

The moonswatch has a ghost date position, universally regarded as a sign of considerate horology and thoughtful design.

I'd still watch your videos if they were 2 hours long. There's something so relaxing and cathartic about them. Brilliant. 🤗

I despise disposable items! I'm an old school electronics technician, and I cringe every time I throw away a perfectly good piece of equipment just because it has a minor problem or it has become outdated. I was trained to repair to component level by the US Army in 1979, back when we actually repaired most things. As the years went by, we began to see more and more disposable components, circuit cards, and eventually we just tossed the whole piece of equipment into the bin. I'm beginning my own journey into watch repair, because I want to get back into servicing and repairing something again. I focus my electronics repairs on antique tube equipment now, because it is always repairable. Thank you for sharing this watch with us, Joe, I love your style and easy demeanor, it makes for very good communication with your audience, and keeps things interesting.

Yes, you provided much peace and kindness and smiles with this video. May GOD bless you. Thank you.

Thanks again for this fine video! So I have now learned that there are also high quality electronic watch works, you are never too old to learn, even if you are 70 like me. Unfortunately I don't have the money to buy such expensive watches, so I'll just do it with Lorus and Festina watches. But I hope to own a good automatic watch someday.

The first ‘nice’ watch I ever brought with my own money since I had lost my 1985 Swatch Pinstripes about 10 years before was a 1999-2000 Tag Heuer Professional quartz chronograph, silver dial and black subdials. Gave $750.00 in installments which was a staggering sum for someone only making about $5.50/hr at that time. Very nice understated appearance, I sorely wish I had kept it. It almost certainly used the very same movement you just serviced in this video. I always thought quartz movements were ‘simple’ and maybe compared to mechanical movements they might be, but this one surprised me with its complexity and construction, adding all the more pain to my regret of not keeping it. Enjoyed the video!

Amazing video! One of the few times I can watch an hour long you-tube video about a watch. It's amazing how such a useful everyday item can have so many small complex pieces like a 3d mechanical puzzle! Watch repair requires a very skilled artisan!

Great video mate….. I wore my quartz Kirium non stop from 2004 to 2019, loved it, took years of abuse in work and everything else in between. Had it serviced & refreshed at the start of 2020 and it now looks as good as new and stays in my watch box with the TAG F1 I bought when I left school in 1993. That has been fully refreshed too and still runs great. I love old TAG’s

Yes, be kind and love everyone. This Covid just about broke me. I imagine many others suffered too. I hope you and your family do very well in the future. God bless.

I love that the watch that got you started in watches is the same model as mine . I purchased in 2002 and wear it almost every day still .

FYI I replace plastic rivets with a "3d pen" on the regular. I also repair plastic parts big and small with it too.

The kindness is a gift for all is so true!

I just admire how you put everything back together, you sir have a steady hand and ab amazing memory!

I’m happy for your son, ‘coz wherever he goes as he grows he will always have a beautiful timepiece on his wrist, lucky boy.

My Tag Kirium was my first nice Swiss watch as well. I purchased in New Zealand for $950US, and I have worn it on special occasions for decades. Even though it was in excellent condition, I just sent it back to TAG for restoration and they did an unbelievable job! The watch is literally flawless and I love it still today. It keeps outstandingly accurate time.

Joy returns when the Magician returns to us mere mortals with more Pure MAGIC ❤️❤️❤️❤️

My first "real" watch was a TAG Heuer Professional Dive Watch, my Wife (girlfriend at the time) bought me. I was blown away, couldn't believe when I opened the package and saw the logo. I always loved those Kirium's too. Great video as always, thank you.

Great to see a quartz being done. I was surprised to see how complicated it was. Great job as usual 😎👍🏻

The kind words at the end of your videos always brighten my day. Thank you.

Thank you for making my day just a bit brighter. The love and craftsmanship you put in every watch you revive really comes across. Only at the end of the video I realize that, for little less than an hour, I forgot about my day to day challenges, politics and the fighting that goes on all over the world. 🙏🏼

Good morning. Coffee with the naked watchmaker. That should make it a good day but it reminds me that two of my watches are missing. My Tag Autavia isograph and my 50th anniversary omega speedmaster.

Love the humor in your videos Mr. Nekkid. Never thought I'd laugh out loud during something as delicate as a watch service but the falling asleep bit..brother it made my morning.

Your words of wisdom are very welcome during these uncertain times let's hope peace and love prevail. Lovely watch by the way. 🙂

I love that you have a love for quartz equally as the mechanical ones. This one had an especially beautiful movement! Excellent restoration!

Thank you. I never thought I would laugh out loud while watching watch repairs,but I do with every video ☺️

I love this channel so much. It's very nice to see your sponsorship with square space is an honest review and that you are not the kind to plug something without actually liking it yourself. You are a real teacher and I love your content 🥰🥰🥰🥰

What a beautiful job on this piece. As always nice work.

I've been waiting for this one a long time. What a wonderful work, a real pleasure to watch. Thank you!

The Louis rossman of watch repair, addicted to the channel now thanks!

i was very happy to hear you mention right to repair. it‘s great to see more and more people discussing it.

I have now watched several of your videos and am loving every minute. I find that when I come across a voice that is pleasing to my ear when I am working, I begin to regularly gravitate to it. On top of that, I find your humor quite entertaining. Keep up the great work.

An absolutely fantastic video that makes me look at quartz watches in a very different way.

I totally forgot about the SWATCH period. It was an absolute must have. Somewhere in my drawers must be a Jelly Fish till today. Very nice work you showed on this watch. It's good to see that there is real craftsman ship involved building this movement. This watch was a real state of the art mechanics at some point. And thank you for giving me some hint how to refill the numbers and dots on some of my old watches.

They went from 27 jewels to 4. The repairable version was built to minimize wear and last. The swatch version was not. We’d be better off as a society to spend a little more and stop making throw away items - it all has to go somewhere and we’re screwing up the planet for our kids.

Wonderful, as usual! You simply put back my calendar (i'm 56) at the Golden Age of quartz movements, that part of my Life I was so interested in all makes of timekeepers powered by ETA 251 series. My favorite was 251.272 as I can remember........ Lots of sports and elegant chronographs from late 80's to 90' alwais captured my interests, especially sports, subs and military watches. I regret not to have ever purchased One of them........

I have more love for mechanical watches, but I'm glad that some watchmakers can take joy in fixing electronic watches. Much love to all...

Very cool to see the movement broken down. Beautiful in its own way!

Ah I love my Kirium, i remember seeing the launch brochures then buying one, to this day other than battery changes and a cpl of strap pins its as good as new and i cant bring myself to get rid. I was quite supprised how complicated it was inside for a uncomplicated watch lol. Great job!! its still my everyday watch to garden in and mess in the pond etc.

I’m invariably rendered speechless when I watch you work….just beautiful to behold! Keep em’ coming👍😂

Beautiful work, as always, and completely therapeutic. As a self-professed perfectionist, I appreciate your “knowing when to stop” advice!

I haven't started the video yet, but I enjoy this channel. It's relaxing and entertaining and educational. And I love the humor. And I don't even wear a watch. But it's fun to watch you fix them.

It's one thing to take something like that apart. Putting it back together without a few important looking parts left over, and it works....A whole different thing. Education, entertaining and I think John Harrison would be amazed and appreciative.

Kirium chronograph was my first watch too, still have it and love it 22 years later.

As always an amazing restoration of a classic 👌 I personally could watch hour's of your work

My Fathers favorite watch. Also looks like the original prior to your service. Thanks for inspiring me to get it serviced.

I love you endings, very encouraging and gives much for everyone to ponder over. Thank you for the great video and commentating.

Kirium is my first swiss watch as well. I had the entry level one, couldnt afford this one. It always brings me back - T2, liquid metal... I had no idea this quartz movement is so nice and has so many parts. Thanks for this! Really brought me some fond memories.

Mr. Nekkid, please thank your parents for raising you into a man with passion and compassion. Trouble is coming along just fine so keep on keeping on. Love from Canada 🇨🇦

As a huge TAG Heuer fan ( and a Kirium F1 owner) its lovely to see the care taken

Had to watch this because I have a Tag Heuer Kirium F1 CL111A, had this watch for many years. In addition to the standard HMS hands it also has a digital display face which synchronizes the display and the hands, quite advanced for when it was made.

You are such a good soul. Thank you for putting yourself in your videos. And please know that I love these videos and as an aspiring watchmaker they tick a ton of boxes for me. Bless you and be well.

Joe, for my money this is one of your finest works! Keep 'em coming.

Love you Joe. You are awesome. I could listen to you all day.

That is truly a work of art for a quartz moment ✨️

A beautiful piece. What a transformation!

Craftsmanship at its highest level. Thankyou.

So glad you are getting a website

It is indeed a form of release or escape from current circumstances to watch you work. It does make me smile.

Thanks, once again my heart rate has plummeted to safe levels by watching this, and I can go to bed in a peaceful frame of mind.

You are an absolute genius craftsman and I could watch your work for hours Sir! Peace, love, over and out. Best wishes from Scotland

Incredible... only you could make fixing a quartz watch completely worth watching. love everything about your videos.

Another beautiful build and save from the scrape pile, I'd be proud to wear this piece. Keep up the good fight and cheers.

Amazing work, beautiful movement!

I was quoted £500 to have my uncle's Smiths pocket watch serviced and repaired. That is more that what the watch is worth. However the sentimental value to me is priceless. He worked for the South Wales Mines Rescue Service and was involved in the Aberfan Rescue.

A truly fine restoration and truly wise words. 100% gentleman and I hope you and ‘trouble’ enjoyed your first March together. 🙏

Beautiful restoration as always. I didn’t realise how complex some quartz movements are 👍

I found this video looking to service the quartz movement in my Longines Oposition (yes, spelled with 1 p). Turns out it uses the same movement as your Kirium. Ironically, I also have a Kirium with an automatic movement. I learned a lot about both from this - many thanks.

Oh my god! Just starting to get interested in this hobby, and I´m finding out one of my favourite watch youtubers happen to have started this journey with the actual first watch I cherished! Still have my Kirium, never serviced it and is still by far my most accurate watch. Love the content!

Fabulous service. On a nice watch. Great job. Your apprentice will be lucky to wear it when he can. Stay safe in the Nekkid household buddy

Thank You for this video, I used to own one and wore it during my wedding (photo shoot and reception). Unfortunately, I had to sell it back then due to some hardship we newly weds went through. Watching this restoration really does bring back the good ol' memories with my Kirium, besides perusing through my wedding photo.😊

I have learned so much AND having ridiculous desi fun. Love these videos.

Good afternoon! Thank you for your work. You are my teacher, a lot of useful things in your videos. I wish you health and creative success!!!

Best wishes to your young man as he "wrestles with the beast" of GCSE. My twin boys did the Australian equivalent 4 yrs ago. It's a year we will never forget!! Also, congratulations on branching out into Cyber Business with a website. Blessings to you and your family xxx

Every time you say 'delicious' to the arm cheese you remind me of my Dad. He made spectacles & when it came to repairing them there would be stacks of 'face cheese' in the groove where the lens sat & also around the nose pads. He used to say delicious also & put everything straight into the ultra sonic cleaner. He has been gone for 5 years but every time you comment on the body cheese it makes me smile & think of him 😄

I love your heartfelt messages at the end of your videos. Also, T2 is one of my favorite movies of all time.

Another excellent vlog thanks to your narration. I change 200 watch batteries per year and have never seen one as dirty as this one.

So super talented. A joy to watch.

Glad the audio got better at 8:45 - could finally understand some of what you are saying!

Sunday therapy. Thank you.

Wow! Jetzt weiss ich ungefähr, wie ich das ETA-Quartzwerk meiner Breitling wieder hinkriege! Danke, vielen herzlichen Dank!

Your video skills are getting fantastic. Thanks

I really enjoy watching you work

The kirium has also a special place in my heart, you put a smile in my face, beautiful video you made here 👌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤

yet another great restoration and service, bravo!

As always Joe. Impeccable restoration of a classic.

As soon as you have your online shop up and running I'll be buying a few watches, love this channel.

The macro shots are fantastic. Nice work.