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Will it ever run again? Rust Restoration of Destroyed 80's Seiko Diver | Seiko 6309 service 

The Bearded Watchmaker
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In this video I will be restoring a severely water damaged 80's Seiko diver's watch. As usual for me lately it's pretty beat up, the case is full of dents and scratches. There's sooooo much damage caused by the ingress of water and the list of replacement parts is as long as my arm. Why bother then you may ask? Well, because I can!!
Have a look and see all the fun that awaits us in this watch. There's the obligatory case restoration, but many of the cosmetic parts couldn't be saved; I ended up having to use a lot of aftermarket parts to complete the restoration. Sit back, relax and see some interesting watchmaking skills along the way as well!!
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@watchrepairtutorials
@watchrepairtutorials Год назад
Well done my friend. That was a rough movement to begin with. Evapo-Rust is a great product product. Where can I get some of those dried sausages. 😀
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you Alex, genuinely much appreciated!!! Heh, afraid you're gonna have to come visit me in South Africa my man. It's a local delicacy and even expats can't get it perfect without our local spices. So when can I pick you up at the airport?
@Ba_Yegu
@Ba_Yegu Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker I think those dried sausages should go down with a large tankard of beer, but probably that would be _too_ relaxing for watchmaking.
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Usually they do go down well with an ale. The rest of the video would suck though 🤣
@Ba_Yegu
@Ba_Yegu Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker Yeah, must agree that during watchmaking alcohol is good only as a cleaning solution and not taken internally.
@joliverlie151
@joliverlie151 Год назад
Nice video 😊👍
@EliasHenricsson
@EliasHenricsson 10 месяцев назад
So sad that you didnt use the old bezel, dial and hands, the patina was beatiful
@67nearmint
@67nearmint Год назад
It was refreshing to see you use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean your parts. It makes hobby watchmaking seem more accessible to those of us who don't have a "dedicated watch cleaning machine" budget. It's informative and it shows a path forward for aspiring watchmakers.
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you Kerry, and I sure hope you do get into the hobby as it’s very rewarding. The Ultrasonic wash does as good a job as a dedicated watch cleaning machine, but it takes a lot longer and is less convenient. But if you don’t do this professionally where expediency is an issue it works really well
@tacfoley4443
@tacfoley4443 Год назад
I bought a quartz version of this watch back in 1978 from the Dutch PX in Rheindahlen - a 'Divers 150' with day and date in French and English. I'm wearing it at this very minute. It keeps excellent time, the batteries seem to last about 4 years, and if I told you it was a year old, you'd believe me. Far more accurate than any of my spiffy watches, it has been a faithful servant for forty-five years. I might even make a very short RU-vid movie of it to show you!
@AhmadSleeq
@AhmadSleeq 3 месяца назад
Would love to hear stories about it !!
@tacfoley4443
@tacfoley4443 3 месяца назад
No stories, just total reliability and a four or five year battery life!!@@AhmadSleeq
@walther9161
@walther9161 Год назад
Very nice work bringing it back!! Thank you for posting!
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you! Only a pleasure
@brucebarlow6604
@brucebarlow6604 Год назад
The bearded watchmaker is now the bearded wonder. Keep well from New Zealand 🇳🇿 The mighty All Blacks are on the way.
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Hahahaha thanks Bruce! It’s a pity all the cosmetics were so far gone, I would’ve loved to at least keep some of the original bits. We will have to see how mighty the All Blacks will be after the 13th ;D
@jeffreyalbarandorivera8595
@jeffreyalbarandorivera8595 9 месяцев назад
I like your expertise and dedication towards that watch. So far the best simple restoration for a Seiko 6309 divers.
@MrDanny1813
@MrDanny1813 Год назад
Beautiful now a watch anyone would be proud to wear, well done on saving this wonderful watch
@thelonemodder630
@thelonemodder630 Год назад
Breathtakingly stunning!!!!! Wow 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
@dereckjtbear2175
@dereckjtbear2175 2 месяца назад
The dried sausage (droe worst) to others Is my favourite past time snack,Not abundant in Scotland but their are SA butchers here and there do a grand job.👌
@carmelo3454
@carmelo3454 Год назад
Beautiful watch and wonderful job .
@jroobz
@jroobz Год назад
So amazing when the balance comes back to life
@jorgecarvalhopesorevivalxx5238
Love Seiko in 80' 90' have 3 or 4 this model hear in Brazil congrats your job is amazing
@jonboy8181
@jonboy8181 Год назад
Great job! I actually liked the look of the case the way it was though! ….and the bezel.
@williampereyra8074
@williampereyra8074 7 месяцев назад
Excelente trabajo. Vi todo el vídeo y cada vez más me apasionan los relojes y los trabajos como los que haces. Saludos.🎉
@alaindrolet_atlt_2019
@alaindrolet_atlt_2019 Год назад
Happy to find a new watchmaker video ! Starting far away with a over used seiko Pepsi, and finished with a great and shinny result ! I really love that kind of restoration ! Thank you for sharing ! Of course I will take rame to see your other restoration video ! ✨👌
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you Alain!
@jeffrey69max1
@jeffrey69max1 Год назад
Before was original.....after fake....congratulation for a good job.👍
@sectortwelve12
@sectortwelve12 Год назад
Incredible! Good job!
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you very much!
@nicholasdavies6264
@nicholasdavies6264 Год назад
Wow! Superb transformation 👍
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you Nicholas!
@joeremus9039
@joeremus9039 Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker Will you restore a 1975 accutron?
@manuelpachecaarcos7727
@manuelpachecaarcos7727 Год назад
Un autentico relojero . Mis felicitaciones desde España
@ferrykoswara4407
@ferrykoswara4407 7 месяцев назад
well done Sir..... my humble bow.....
@justinhendren540
@justinhendren540 6 месяцев назад
Beautiful restoration
@stujo718
@stujo718 Год назад
Wow… black dial of these is my daily seiko, would love to find a Pepsi. I look for lots of “patina”. The original dial,hands and bezel ❤️. Thanks for this. 👍.
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you sir!
@bjoernandersen8287
@bjoernandersen8287 Год назад
Well done!
@oneilstoast3896
@oneilstoast3896 9 месяцев назад
Very well done my friend.
@arthurmiller9434
@arthurmiller9434 Год назад
Great job!
@113036stat
@113036stat Год назад
Outstanding!!
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you sir!
@JogieGlenMait16
@JogieGlenMait16 Год назад
The SKX009 vibe was very strong right at the end. ♥️
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Hahaha, yeah. I'm a sucker for any Pepsi.
@tomholloway7566
@tomholloway7566 Год назад
Great job Gert!
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you very much Tom!
@donndelfin1312
@donndelfin1312 8 месяцев назад
great restoration.
@CesarPereiraancamilla-vt7qr
Felicidades excelente trabajo hermoso reloj saiko que te siga yendo súper bien desde chile
@Animalkisser
@Animalkisser 2 месяца назад
Wow! A-MA-ZING!!!
@johanvandersandt8904
@johanvandersandt8904 Год назад
This is the first time I have ever gone on BOB to look at cool watches and found an even cooler watch channel! I have to admit I am super tempted!!!
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Hi Johan, haha I didn’t think BoB would yield a viewer but I’m glad it did! Thank you! Go check out BoB again, I recently added a few more classics
@johanvandersandt8904
@johanvandersandt8904 Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker I saw! Some of those are awesome!!!!
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
@@johanvandersandt8904 don't just look, you gotta buy lol!
@johanvandersandt8904
@johanvandersandt8904 Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker You have no idea how badly I want to!!! I have the wors luck as well as my Hilux of all things also broke this month. Hopefully I will have enough left to maybe pick one up! The SNK809 and this diver in particular are very tempting! 🥲
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
@@johanvandersandt8904 hahaha, I thought Hilux's don't break?! No worries my man, don't get yourself into trouble. After I clear out the excess Seiko's, and going to climb into my pile of Tags as well (a few vids in future on those as well)
@stu281
@stu281 Год назад
Brilliant job
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you!
@CalixaCal
@CalixaCal Год назад
22:17 That was pure joy when the watch started beating again.
@tonipujol1
@tonipujol1 Год назад
Espectaculaaaaarrrr !!!!!!
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you Antonio!
@edu-ld9zx
@edu-ld9zx Год назад
Good luck with your Channel and i wish you and your Family all the best of the World
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you, that is very kind of you!
@edu-ld9zx
@edu-ld9zx Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker You are welcome
@manu7815
@manu7815 5 месяцев назад
Great good job🌹🙏
@user-qi3yd1bv1b
@user-qi3yd1bv1b Год назад
wowww my dream watch
@covaiganesh7398
@covaiganesh7398 Год назад
Super watch sir 👍
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you, I love these Seiko divers!
@HAL-xy3om
@HAL-xy3om 11 месяцев назад
Good show friend!
@watchdial.
@watchdial. Год назад
good!!!
@edv2920
@edv2920 Год назад
well done
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you Ed
@roncooke2188
@roncooke2188 Год назад
Very interesting video thank you
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you for watching Ron!
@nielsteyn
@nielsteyn Год назад
Just discovered your channel. Love it. Also a SAffer. Die droewors made me look where you from 😂
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Hahaha thanks man, and welcome!
@saldogdave
@saldogdave Год назад
Very nice video!
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you very much David!
@gotchagoing4905
@gotchagoing4905 3 месяца назад
I have that same watch in my storage locker. Actually I have about two or three other Seiko's in storage as well. Seiko is my favorite watch brand. Accurate and not a wallet buster, and they do look good as well as wear well. I used to have a Bell Matic in my small collection but I don't know if I still have it. I do however have the Seiko quartz version of the old Bell matic.I'm not crazy about the quartz though. For whatever reason I was never crazy about it after I got it. Weird but true.
@nicholasolifant9538
@nicholasolifant9538 Год назад
That's not dried sausage that's droewors 🤙 great restoration first time seeing a cleaning method like that using the ultra sonic 👏👏👏 love the vid keep up the good work 🤙👏🇿🇦⌚😋😝
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Hahaha, I already got lambasted for that one :) Thank you, much appreciated!
@nicholasolifant9538
@nicholasolifant9538 Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker it's a pleasure 🤙😝
@MrDziuka
@MrDziuka 2 месяца назад
Subscribed!
@user-ji2fm3bt4y
@user-ji2fm3bt4y 5 месяцев назад
gussl’s Franck Muller replica shows extraordinary attention to detail.
@jasmijndekkers
@jasmijndekkers Год назад
Great Job! and nice video content
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you Jasmijn!
@jasmijndekkers
@jasmijndekkers Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker Steven my friend took over his mother's business when she passed away in 2017. Steven himself is terminally ill and does some repairs for some customers. Steven likes your channel with beautiful content
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Ah, I’m sorry to hear about your friend Jasmijn! Please send Steven my regards and best wishes!
@michaelostassr.2771
@michaelostassr.2771 Год назад
Appearances suggest, the watch survived a catastrophe of biblical proportions. And with your talents, it will live on to conquer yet another time.
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you sir! Much appreciated!
@giulianosbardelli5166
@giulianosbardelli5166 Год назад
Ottimo lavoro complimenti hai molto talento, tuttavia non amo la filosofia del ripristino con parti palesemente Aftermarket, io certo di lasciare memoria del passato anche se brutto
@alanmckinnon6791
@alanmckinnon6791 Год назад
Dried Sausage? WTF?? No man. Droewors. Jy weet mos dis droewors. Oh, nice result with that Seiko 😀
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Haha, dankie man! Net 1.8% van die subscribers kom van SA af so ek moes maar die naam opfoeter.
@nicholasolifant9538
@nicholasolifant9538 Год назад
Droewors ja 🤣🤣🤣
@nicholasolifant9538
@nicholasolifant9538 Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker as ek mag vra kan ek my watches na jou to bring want jou werk is baie goed en ffff mooi 🤙👏
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Hey mnr, weereens dankie! Jis man ek's maar kriewelrig om op ander manne se goete te werk. As ek my goed breek kan ek net kwaad wees vir myself, as ek jou goed breek is almal kwaad vir my :D
@nicholasolifant9538
@nicholasolifant9538 Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker oh ok ek vir staan my maat maar dis reg so🤙
@xxx69roband
@xxx69roband Год назад
Wow....i say wow....
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you kindly Roberto!
@ShlomoLevi
@ShlomoLevi Год назад
nice
@lulul
@lulul 8 месяцев назад
i love that ghosted bezel...i would have kept it.
@Zairn12345
@Zairn12345 Год назад
26:16 The watch is smiling now. 😊
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Muuuuch happier yeah
@hiroshiagasa7974
@hiroshiagasa7974 Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmakerI have a problem that when you install the 6309 in the case, there is a ring on the back of the machine and then on the bottom cover, what effect does that ring have? and the Seiko skx 7s26 does not have a base ring.
@gertbyleveldt3110
@gertbyleveldt3110 Год назад
@@hiroshiagasa7974 Hi Hiroshi, I’m trying to figure out which ring you specifically referring to? On the 6309 divers there’s a steel spacer ring that helps clamp the movement in the case. The 7S26 has a thicker plastic spacer ring that’s part of the movement, so it doesn’t need an additional ring to clamp the movement once the case back is installed.
@overtaker3295
@overtaker3295 Год назад
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you!
@luisbarrera9329
@luisbarrera9329 Год назад
Well done . Quedo increíble
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you Luis!
@ivankorovic3116
@ivankorovic3116 Год назад
Thanks for sharing the content, really nicely done. Can you provide more info on how to purchase the bezel removal tool similar to the one you use...
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Hi Ivan, thank you! It’s just a cheap tool I bought locally a long time ago - it does look like an AliExpress tool so you should be able to find it there. Sorry I can’t post links here on YT
@davesm1th6226
@davesm1th6226 Год назад
👌👌
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you Dave!
@Supercruze
@Supercruze Год назад
Just found your channel. Well done. Can I ask what tool you were using to polish the train gear pivots and where one might obtain it?
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Hi, thank you! They’re called pin polishers and I bought them from Cousins. I can’t link here for some reason, but you get the fine one (grey) and you get the mandrel to hold it in. Should come right up when you search for it.
@Vitamvd
@Vitamvd Год назад
Goof job! Thx for vid. I have a question. The jubilee bracelet is the same like SKX?
@damiano_damiano
@damiano_damiano 8 месяцев назад
fantastic job restoring the movement but, I would have left the dial and bezel insert original, with the patina... even the case was better unpolished
@roamin_ronin
@roamin_ronin Год назад
Excellent! What cleaning fluid are you using?
@georgegeorgopoulos9103
@georgegeorgopoulos9103 Год назад
Question. How do the surfaces on the movement have so many scratches since the case is closed? Or are these from manufacturing and the camera can catch things the eye can't?
@frxa2739
@frxa2739 Год назад
what do you use to clean the pivots? is it available on amazon? also what sizes is your arbor vise? thank you, I'm just getting started with this hobby.
@robco6997
@robco6997 Год назад
Eish Droewors. I am hungry now
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Only the best Springbok from Gariep ;D
@bwrscott1
@bwrscott1 2 месяца назад
President Ford had campaign button of WIN (Whip Inflation Now). It's time for this again.
@tmmkk1
@tmmkk1 11 месяцев назад
Was wondering where you purchased the bezel opener you used at time stamp 9:04, thanks
@carlrees5574
@carlrees5574 Год назад
Superb restoration 👌Im doing a seiko 6139 restoration at the moment and sourcing parts is a time consuming thing!! Im interested in the cleaning solution you use - water based? i use L&R cleaning solution through a watch cleaning machine and get good results but you results look fantastic!! Great project and fantastic result!!
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you Carl! A 6139 is on the list of movements I want to still do on the channel. I just need to come across the right watch (broken, but salvageable). I hear you on sourcing parts, it's easily the most painful part (and expensive) of any restoration, so I can certainly understand your frustration! I generally focus on a project like this one and then buy a few cheap broken $20 watches that uses similar movements. They're a great source of bulk parts and saves a lot of time sourcing individual bits. Admittedly, doing this for a 6139 will be a little more difficult :) I use a locally (South African) made product that's ammonia based, then I do two rinses with Hexane (yes, I'm aware people used it for cleaning, but you can't argue with results). I don't use any water at all, as I'd have to then use IPA to get rid of it (which I avoid because of shellac issues on the pallet fork). As you've seen, I do this in an Ultrasonic. To be honest, we can't get the fancy Elma and L&R cleaners here; If it was available locally then I'd just be using that. Also, remember that I did have to replace a few parts that had just too much rust damage, especially around the keyless works. So my process certainly isn't magical ;)
@carlrees5574
@carlrees5574 Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker Hey thanks for the detailed reply👍you may well know but if you ever do a 6139 and need a new mainspring (impossible to find!!) a ETA 2892 fits perfectly amd gives better amplitude than stock! just fitted it to mince and great trace on the timegrapher
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
@@carlrees5574 Hey Carl, yeah I use the GR25341X mainsprings for these (for ETA2892). Just remember you get two types, you want the one with the smaller inner coil diameter for use with 6xxx arbours. As far as amplitude is concerned - it's very difficult to get better than 230 deg on these 6xxx series movements. No one knows what it's supposed to be from factory so most of us aim for that. Taking care of how the pallet fork and escapement is treated and oiled has a bigger impact on amplitude than a new mainspring - based on my own experimenting though. I'd love more input from other watchmakers on this
@mrld3005
@mrld3005 Год назад
now that watch is over 50 usd!
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Haha yeah, now it can get some wrist time
@antonihistory2725
@antonihistory2725 Год назад
#great like
@mbrum3230
@mbrum3230 Год назад
Great job. Did u consider keeping oroginal dial and bezel for that grungy look?
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you! I did keep those aside yes. I’m not near experienced enough to do any real dial restoration work (although I think that dial is beyond saving) so I’m saving it for when I have a bit more experience with those. Leaving it like that would’ve been a bit too rough for my taste
@foilhp7172
@foilhp7172 11 месяцев назад
top
@jlr8356
@jlr8356 11 часов назад
Where do you buy replacement parts for many brands as seiko, orient,citizen,omega ?
@marcrobitaille4159
@marcrobitaille4159 Год назад
Hello. ThankYou. Can You Fix mine ? It’s been in a Box for nearly 30 Years… ‘Loved That Watch. Still Do,,, but It has Slept a Very Long Time…. The Watch& I are Both Veterans (CAF, 031). ‘Would Love for It to Be Restored,,, Many Memories, Danger& Fun. It Deserves Proper Restoration. Respect 🫡 👌🇨🇦
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Hi Marc, I would love to but with me based in South Africa the logistics probably won’t make sense. I do love the 6309’s though
@binkyboobosh1
@binkyboobosh1 11 месяцев назад
These Seikos tend to fail on the crown gasket. People seem to think that changing the back gasket is all that's needed.
@AmericanPaisa99
@AmericanPaisa99 6 месяцев назад
Any idea on the back story to how this watch got damaged in the first place? Was the crown left open? Gasket failed? Or did someone just randomly find it in the water?
@Daud76
@Daud76 Год назад
I am sad to say your droëwors will make you even more thirty as you work. 😄 On a serious note, (and also being from South Africa) I have noticed not too many local people interested in restoring old watches, especially digital (which I enjoy). Have you noticed this from a mechanical watch point of view? Such a great job you did. 🤙🏼
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you very much Daud! Yeah, not much in the way of any kind of watchmaking in South Africa. There’s a handful of hobbyists I’ve come across through this channel, but having to import most replacement parts and having no reliable and cheap shipping options discourages many. I’m hoping to get more locals involved so that we can pool resources a little and make this hobby more accessible. Let me know if you interested and we can chat offline
@Daud76
@Daud76 Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker Most welcome, bearded one! 😄 I am very interested, yes, but more from a vintage digital watch point of view. It is true high import costs discouraged many and some people and a jeweller (would you believe) bluntly once told me that "they do not work on cheap Japanese rubbish". This was on a vintage G-Shock that had a stubborn broken screw and I just needed friendly advice how to remove. Another local I once knew refused to divulge where he purchases his old and neglected vintage watches from. So my experience has not been too positive on locals apart from you and very and I mean very small amount of nice people who do not want to make our rare hobby a headache. I cannot send you my contact number here or my email. But you will find it published on my RU-vid channel description. If you send email, I can send you my full details and we can chat from there?
@nunyabusiness9056
@nunyabusiness9056 Год назад
Ey guy it's birbdad again. That red hand setting tool you got there is that a nice one or one of those cheapo chinese ones? Also great work on this. Beautiful piece!
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Hey my man, that's the Horotec one. They're not that expensive so no reason to go for the cheapo ones. And thanks!
@jordan3405
@jordan3405 Год назад
i noticed you skipped out the hardest part of winding the mainspring lol 14:54 the end always jams up inside those winders and breaks off. these mainsprings are so brittle, i replaced with an eta 2892 mainspring.
@timmyhelton1236
@timmyhelton1236 7 месяцев назад
I have an old seiko pepsi I've had for many years its pretty rough non working. How much is a rebuild such as this id love to get it back to something of a watch again
@enriquecrespoCL
@enriquecrespoCL Год назад
what watch are you wearing on your wrist? it's really beautiful.
@talkingtimehorology
@talkingtimehorology Год назад
how did you deal with the pitting on the caseback?
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Heh, I didn’t. Short of laser welding the pitting there’s not much else you can do. Best you can hope for is making the internals dust proof. Making a cheap vintage diver waterproof to original spec isn’t financially viable, considering what even pristine examples sell for
@c0nd0rill0
@c0nd0rill0 Год назад
Hello! Interesting video, thx. Why u dont use elma cleaner machine how does everyone vlogers do it? )))
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Because they’re really expensive new? Hard to find used one for reasonable money in my country (South Africa)? For small volumes using an Ultrasonic machine is perfectly fine. That being said, I’ve recently acquired a watch cleaning machine so I’ll be using that in future videos.
@robertthompson6958
@robertthompson6958 Год назад
Great video. I was mesmerized. Thank you! I have a question which I hope is not too forward of me: can one make a living bringing these type of watches back to life? The cost of parts and skilled labor would be significant. FYI I’m not planning to become a watchmaker myself lol - just wondering.
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you Robert!. Man that's a good question and to be honest, I doubt this watch would be worth reviving by a watchmaker that does it for a living. If it's a tier 1 brand, then maybe but even then it may just be too far gone (Parts costs skyrocket on tier 1 brands). Alex (It's About Time - he commented earlier) is a watchmaker by trade and he's probably a better person to ask. As for me, I do this for a hobby and enjoyment. Doing a hobby for a living is the quickest way to lose any desire for it ;D
@robertthompson6958
@robertthompson6958 Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker … pretty much what I expected - 40 year old medium priced watch wouldn’t make for a cost effective repair. Look forward to your next video. Thanks for your reply.
@67nearmint
@67nearmint Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker when one turns a hobby into a vocation, one must then find new hobbies.
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
@@67nearmint absolutely!
@ridhwaantarajia4802
@ridhwaantarajia4802 Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker That's a brilliant answer, Gert. Watching you at work resonates with your passion. I certainly agree, add the element of money and the passion goes up in smoke. Treat it like a hobby and it will justify the big black-expenditure hole that will go on growing and keeping the smile. Excellent work with this piece Gert. Passion, skill, patience met boerewors! Pragtige werk Mnr Gert!
@agustinenriquez352
@agustinenriquez352 Год назад
Was this water resistant after the servicing? Beaufitul work!
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you Agustin! I have replaced all seals and gaskets to protect against dust ingress, but the case back has had heavy pitting from previous rust. Once this has happened it’s impossible to guarantee water resistance any more without replacing case / case back.
@grahamcohen3850
@grahamcohen3850 Год назад
Nice job. Love how this turned out. Can I ask what you used for a cleaning solution?
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you! I use a local jeweller solution which is ammonia based for cleaning, then use hexane as rinse. Works very well although due care should be taken using hexane
@a.aguilar
@a.aguilar Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker Hexane as rinse? how good is it? I think I've heard it as a cleaning fluid but not rinse. Is it shellac friendly?
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
@Agustin Aguilar yeah. I've gone through a few different concoctions (we can't get proper Elma or L&R cleaners in South Africa, else I would've just used that) and tried advice of a local jeweller which seems to work real well. Ammoniated solution for initial clean and surface rust removal, then hexane rinse (I do it twice). Initially I rinsed with distilled water then IPA but that didn't leave parts shiny enough. And IPA was an issue (for me) with shellac. Hexane doesn't displace water like IPA, so I cut the water rinse out and just rinse with Hexane as rinse now. Beauty is that Hexane evaporates real quick so there's no drying needed nor does it affect shellac (which was a big issue for me). I've done maybe 5 movements using this process and I'm happy so far. Granted, I'm no scientist or chemical expert so I can't say if this is the best approach for every possible scenario
@a.aguilar
@a.aguilar Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker I was used to pure naphtha for cleaning and IPA for rinse, now I'm using Elma 1:9 (water and amonia based) and then water followed by IPA, but of course I remove the balance and pallet fork before the IPA bath. My next watch to service will be a BellMatic and I might try your hexane tip, thank you for that.
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
@@a.aguilar Awesome, let me know what you think once you've tried it as I'm curious
@Saeed1g
@Saeed1g Год назад
what is the watch you used in this video
@tacfoley4443
@tacfoley4443 Год назад
Please tell us what two watches you are wearing in this production?
@victormorales3857
@victormorales3857 Год назад
I have a 90 skx diver needing some love .I had it since I was in the Navy ,refuse to throw it away call me or give me info to send it to you. I would be honored .amazing talent.
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Hi Victor, thank you very much! Afraid I’m based in South Africa so shipping to me and back would be prohibitively expensive. I’m assuming you are US based? If so, I would suggest contacting either Alex Hamilton (thewatchsmith.org) or Spencer Klein (kleinvintagewatch.com) to do the service for you. You’ll be in good hands with either.
@pekjoek
@pekjoek 3 месяца назад
why would you change that beautiful bezel?
@AntonyThorburn
@AntonyThorburn 3 месяца назад
i have a Seiko 'Black Knight' Kinetic for 20 years. i wear every day. HOW DOES THIS WATCH GET SO SCRATCHED? even the back? did they carry it around in a bag of rocks......
@jeffreyalbarandorivera9750
@jeffreyalbarandorivera9750 Год назад
Did you install a replacement rotor?
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Yessir I did. The old one was just too far gone
@jeffreyalbarandorivera9750
@jeffreyalbarandorivera9750 Год назад
@@TheBeardedWatchmaker your job is so excellent.
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Thank you Jeffrey!
@TerminusVox
@TerminusVox Год назад
Very nice video. I like it better when you tell me what's going on but I get that constantly talking or voice-over might be a drag.
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Hi, thank you! Man, doing voice overs is one thing I agonise over every time I think of a new video. To be honest, the videos where I keep my trap shut do better than the ones where I yap all the time. These videos take an incredible amount of time to make so I'd prefer it if they do well. But yeah I agree, they're less informative if I don't explain what's going on. If the channel grows enough I'll try and do voice overs again as a test.
@gattobau
@gattobau Год назад
Starting with original parts, and finished with totally aftermarket parts. 😢😢😢
@rogeriosartori555
@rogeriosartori555 Год назад
So, 150 m, right? Oh yeah
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Yeah, it’s only on the 2nd gen 7002’s in the 90’s where they were rated for 200m. And of course the Pro Tuna’s where rated for 600m
@knowledgehamarabharat
@knowledgehamarabharat Год назад
I need 1watch of seiko
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Hi, not sure if I follow you?
@user-kg8dy2bf6p
@user-kg8dy2bf6p Год назад
вы их продаете?
@TheBeardedWatchmaker
@TheBeardedWatchmaker Год назад
Hi, I'm afraid I don't sell these. It wouldn't be practical shipping wise with me being in South Africa anyway
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