Restoring a RARE $5000 Heuer carerra racing watch

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  • @NekkidWatchmaker
    @NekkidWatchmaker  Рік тому +431

    if you have been following me for a while, I hope I have earned some grace with you all to be able to use my platform to share my feelings on something that is important to me. Or else what is the point of having a voice and staying silent. I mention this as some people have told me to stick to watchmaking and stay out of politics. Watchmaking won’t follow me to my grave. But my silence will.
    Peace and love

    • @clairewright8153
      @clairewright8153 Рік тому +44

      Bad things happen when good people keep silent

    • @amcconnell6730
      @amcconnell6730 Рік тому +40

      It’s your channel, say what you want. People can then watch what they want. I will keep watching. :)

    • @PapaRich3165
      @PapaRich3165 Рік тому +20

      I love your insights. You're a man of peace and hope. "All we are saying... is give peace a chance..." Be well....

    • @sjq111
      @sjq111 Рік тому +10

      @@DisgruntledGrunt 历史会这样记录:”二十一世纪,人类依旧把暴力和杀戮作为解决问题的首要选择“

    • @fizzyridertoo
      @fizzyridertoo Рік тому +1

      @@DisgruntledGrunt Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Don't talk about genocide because, as terrible as the acts that Hamas committed were, it's not genocide. What Israel is doing to the Palestinians is going that way, while people like you blame the victims. I wonder if you would be so high and mighty if you had been oppressed for years and had your lands stolen? I wonder if you would happily accept the apartheid that has existed in Israel since 1948? Your narrow minded bigotry and callous disregard for the thousands being slaughtered by Israel tells me everything about what kind of creature you are.
      Sorry for the rant Joe.

  • @bullnose01
    @bullnose01 Рік тому +68

    You're back! You've been sorely missed. Best wishes for the holidays and the new year to you, the Accountant, Trouble, the Princess and the rest of the Nekkid family.

  • @TheMadRambler
    @TheMadRambler Рік тому +21

    The sad fact remains that in 1,000's of years of mankind, they have still not learned that war gains nothing but grief and heartache for the majority who do not want it. Lets hope that the suffering of the inocent around the world will end and we can all live in harmony. Great video once again, nice to see old things ruined by amateurs restored by professionals and saved from the scrap heap, looking forward to seeing the movement restored to as new, thanks for all your entertaining vlogs, keep up the good work.

    • @jw8848
      @jw8848 Рік тому

      They don't have to learn that since the ones declaring war are losing anyone to it. They're just using their game pieces called citizens.

  • @devdammit40
    @devdammit40 Рік тому +18

    I can sense your concern about things currently in the world as all of us have. Thank you for still doing what you do and saying it so well.
    I can't tinker on my loved watches anymore due to inability to hold tools anymore. I watch you to enjoy it being done vicariously. Thank you for that.

  • @GoSlash27
    @GoSlash27 Рік тому +22

    Good to see you back! I hope all is well with you and your family.

  • @francispalmer9737
    @francispalmer9737 Рік тому +25

    Who needs a therapist when we have a Nekkid, a genius at work and a pleasure to watch, funny too. Cheers Nekkid your the best.

  • @andrewtolley3706
    @andrewtolley3706 Рік тому +9

    Thank you for posting another half-hour of wonderful craftsmanship. I'm too old now to ask father Christmas for anything, but if I could, it would be a lasting peace in the holy land. Looking forward to the next installment. Best wishes to you and yours for the coming year.

  • @oneloveonelife8609
    @oneloveonelife8609 Рік тому +35

    Joe is a heart surgeon ❤ it’s not just the little beating hearts of clocks he cares about. God love him.

  • @kalligula2063
    @kalligula2063 Рік тому +4

    You are a true gentleman in a world with few. Thank you for your content.

  • @FadiIsaac-r1h
    @FadiIsaac-r1h Рік тому +4

    From Bethlehem Palestine we thank you for your humanity and support. Your words are as creative as your content that you produce.

  • @maestromecanico597
    @maestromecanico597 Рік тому +48

    Greetings Joe from this Florida watermelon. Yes, the brushfires around the world are picking up the pace as they tend to do every 80-90 years. As always a determined few have decided to bring us all along. We pray for peace and prepare for war. The cycle continues. I wish peace for you, the accountant and the troubles. And wonderful job on the case.

  • @JAY61ish
    @JAY61ish Рік тому +5

    Greetings Joe... welcome back... as an Ex Guardsman.. who used to polish stuff on a regular basis .. i love the case finishing stuff.. Amazing skill and patience.. Merry Christmas to the Nekkid Family..

  • @JD-hh9io
    @JD-hh9io Рік тому +9

    YES!!!! HE IS BACK!!!!!

  • @rikspector
    @rikspector Рік тому +5

    Joe,
    Good for you because you have compassion, not indifference.
    You are a valuable part of the world.
    Please remember that tragedy and death, for what ever reason, are with us always,
    but with time and awareness and hope each generation
    can strive to overcome these conditions.
    That is all we can do.
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
    Frederick "Rik: Spector

  • @geraldschrader8511
    @geraldschrader8511 Рік тому +7

    Nice job on the case! And bless you for your wishes for peace.

  • @scottnj2503
    @scottnj2503 Рік тому +3

    I love your sarcastic cynicism. That stems from an abundance of compassion and hope. Happy Holidays and all the best to you and yours in the new year.

  • @alancampbell1008
    @alancampbell1008 Рік тому +5

    Beautiful work on that case as usual, your care and attention to detail is admirable. I wish you and your family the very best.

  • @chrismack5908
    @chrismack5908 Рік тому +11

    Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you and your family! All children love Daddy's tools! You can never post too little so please don't think we are bored! Love to watch your craft! Blessings to you!

  • @velviaman3206
    @velviaman3206 Рік тому +7

    Welcome back , I hope that your family are OK.

  • @rogerquenault7207
    @rogerquenault7207 Рік тому +5

    Nice to see you back with another fantastic video, your skills never cease to amaze me and your call for peace is a good one. The thought of what happen on the 7th of October sickens me, how one human being could do this to another is beyond belief, I to pray for peace but I fear this is not enough to stop this happening again.

  • @morganguynes8387
    @morganguynes8387 Рік тому +2

    I had a Heuer (not TAG) military chrono when I was in the Marine Corps in the '80's. I loved that watch. It was built like a tank. The OD green powder coat finish is the only thing that ever showed the abuse the watch took. Sadly, it was stolen from a hotel room. Keep up the beautiful work, Joe.

  • @Tinmouser
    @Tinmouser Рік тому +6

    Thanks for the vid Joe. All the best to you and your family (even the cheeky little tool thieves).
    Watching the news or social media most times people just get filled with dismay or they get offended. Here's hoping the new year brings peace to us all.

  • @wornoutwrench8128
    @wornoutwrench8128 Рік тому +10

    Not sure if I like the case restore vids better then the watch repairs, very close race.
    Blessings to you my brother. Not sure which holiday you are celebrating but I hope it is filled with love and joy.

  • @pauloalvesdesouza7911
    @pauloalvesdesouza7911 Рік тому +15

    Nice to see this part of your work. I love vídeos that have you restoring cases and using the lapping machine. Very delicate work with a plus in difficulty: there's no "undo" if you take out too much material lapping, sanding or polishing.

  • @swig46
    @swig46 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for the video Joe. It cannot be easy to continue making videos during these very difficult times. Peace and love to you and your family.

  • @shareholder4500
    @shareholder4500 Рік тому +3

    What skillful work. I have worked with metals since the earliest days of my employment life, and I cannot say that I would do as well as you, even with days of practice and trials. Well Done!

  • @rickj4540
    @rickj4540 Рік тому +8

    I like how you used the marking pen as a "guide coat" to get the wheel in the proper orientation. Can't wait to see the movement portion of the repair. Cheers!

  • @ShanksEh
    @ShanksEh Рік тому +8

    Equal parts fascinating and thought provoking.

  • @singlespeedman
    @singlespeedman Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @ysakgul
    @ysakgul Рік тому +23

    I was so worried about your channel, but now I am glad you are back. I am writing this after watching the first 90 seconds of the video. People have not been silent; they have kept reading facts, posting, and holding onto the hope that there are still common human values. We do whatever we can, just like you are doing.

  • @bobm2331
    @bobm2331 Рік тому +1

    Well spoken as always. Minimal words - powerful message. Your channel is a gift to us if we listen. Thank you.

  • @brianjames5685
    @brianjames5685 Рік тому +2

    Thankyou sir. That was comforting. There was only once a twice when I drifted into imagining the watch casing was actually the previous PM's head being ground against the wheel. That's progress it really is. Joking or not aside thanks man I love your videos.

  • @danspencer4235
    @danspencer4235 Рік тому +6

    Wishing Peace and Love to you and your Family, my friend.

  • @danashcroft961
    @danashcroft961 Рік тому +5

    Learn so many things from you and your videos, you really are a master craftsman in the true Birmingham UK style. As every British person knows, if you want something done to a high standard find a man that learned his craft in Birmingham...In awe of the skills and know how you possess joe...such a privelige to see your work and the methods you use...

  • @arthurmiller9434
    @arthurmiller9434 Рік тому +3

    Yes, grace extended! Can’t wait to see the finished product! Blessings to you and your family.

  • @daviduher6219
    @daviduher6219 Рік тому +1

    I so appreciated your gentle and firm comments about the state of the world right now. I appreciate your humor but more importantly, your heart

  • @mackellmo1083
    @mackellmo1083 Рік тому +1

    Times are hard right now. Thank you for taking time to add a little bit of joy..

  • @Gracjan38
    @Gracjan38 Рік тому +1

    I... wow, I did not expect you to speak out in the way that you did. Beautiful words, I hope they make an impact

  • @Lucky32Luke
    @Lucky32Luke Рік тому +9

    Such a beautiful prologue and a wonderful work after.

  • @topquark6919
    @topquark6919 Рік тому +3

    What a fabulous looking vintage piece. So cool looking.

  • @AnthonyFokken
    @AnthonyFokken 11 місяців тому +1

    I like the commentary you do, please continue as you have in most of your videos as it sets you apart from the others in a wonderful way.

  • @johnnyappleseed6415
    @johnnyappleseed6415 Рік тому +3

    Your watch case repair skills are nothing short of amazing...

  • @danclark8223
    @danclark8223 Рік тому +5

    Peace and love to you and yours in this season of conflicts. I've always loved the work you do as well as your caring and loving commentary. Your omission of the thousands of innocents killed on Oct 7 was therefore quite a shock to me. I mourn the deaths of so many innocents on both sides.............

    • @NekkidWatchmaker
      @NekkidWatchmaker  Рік тому +8

      Peace and love to you and yours too mate. I said I wanted peace and harmony for EVERYONE in the holy land. And I didn’t mention the 20000+ innocents killed on the other side either mate.

    • @nedflanders3769
      @nedflanders3769 Рік тому +2

      It’s a terrible situation all around. Let us not forget that this started as a deliberate surprise attack on Israel, and they have every right to defend themselves. Women and children were kidnapped. Babies were slaughtered - intentionally. Israel’s retaliation, whether you think it’s justified or not, has not involved kidnapping and intentional killing of children. It’s a horrible situation as we know, but Israel was not the ones posting videos on social media of torturing and killing children. There are 2 sides to every conflict. Your into was obviously just about one side, and one could argue that it takes truly evil individuals to intentionally kill women and children. Not the accidental, though still terrible, killing of them after they’ve been repeatedly warned to leave. Yes there’s a difference.
      I love your channel and have really enjoyed your videos. I’m certain you will remove this comment. But I honestly want peace to the whole area and wish they could all live together.

    • @gori277
      @gori277 Рік тому

      @@NekkidWatchmaker❤

  • @popeyewatch
    @popeyewatch Рік тому +2

    Brilliant, as always, Joe. Peace to you and all of us!

  • @daveskelton9905
    @daveskelton9905 Рік тому +20

    Thank you so much for your profound and heartfelt words. The tragic irony of the world as we see it now is indeed sad. Never let your voice diminish. Peace and love to you all..

  • @petrzilinsky7800
    @petrzilinsky7800 Рік тому +4

    Best Channel Ever. Thanks❤

  • @s2sailingfree
    @s2sailingfree Рік тому +4

    Joe, I have been haunted by the pleadings in your prior video. I too am numb with outrage at what good people are allowing to happen in their name. It’s knowing that there are people like you, that are not afraid to remind humanity of our shortcomings that gives me some measure of hope. Blessing friend.

  • @gori277
    @gori277 Рік тому +28

    So happy to see you’re back and even happier that you decided to be a bit more clear on your stance and view of these horrible times. Don’t just keep to watchmaking, keep being a generous person and may you be blessed to bring your children up to be as compassionate and emphatic as you. Peace to all and freedom to Palestine, I mean watermelons, and an end to their monstrous suffering.

  • @samafifi2713
    @samafifi2713 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for being a great watch master and a decent human being

  • @deaconblue949
    @deaconblue949 Рік тому +2

    I really enjoy watching you do the case work. It's really the best thing next to a brand new watch. Cheers!

  • @johnmonachelli5256
    @johnmonachelli5256 Рік тому +4

    Excellent work as always also the article by ken Kessler you posted the other day was a great read

  • @kennethphipps6561
    @kennethphipps6561 Рік тому +3

    Great to see a video from you again. Always look forward to your videos. Happy holidays to you and your family and please disregard any negative comments on your thread. I wish we could go back to the days when people could disagree with each other and still be friendly and cordial to one another. Agree to disagree; if you will. Anyway, thank you for the video and Merry Christmas to you and yours. Much love and respect.

  • @felipeviterbinodeoliveira4079
    @felipeviterbinodeoliveira4079 Рік тому +1

    Love from 🇧🇷, love your videos and hearing your thoughts on many subjects.

  • @ivoolazabal7323
    @ivoolazabal7323 Рік тому +3

    Mucho amor y dedicación hacia los relojes. Sobre todo a la hora de restaurarlos. Saludos desde Uruguay.

  • @rhodes1591
    @rhodes1591 Рік тому +1

    yea, 🙏🏻 ... we all pray, for peace, and intelligence to prevail

  • @gregellerbe
    @gregellerbe Рік тому +2

    Thanks bro for your new video,miss you and your family, hope you have a great holiday.

  • @gori277
    @gori277 Рік тому +1

    Merry Christmas/Holidays/Festivities.

  • @nemes15G
    @nemes15G Рік тому +6

    So good to have you back my friend. I am watching this with a severe case of tool envy... no smutty comments please 😏

  • @russellforrest1730
    @russellforrest1730 Рік тому +2

    Watching this with tears trickling down my cheeks. It feels like the world is falling apart, and I'm clinging to a video desperately hoping for respite. My heart is bursting with wishes and prayers for peace and an end to the monstrous violence, but behind it all is a heavy feeling of powerlessness. Joe, let's look after ourselves, and one another. That's what we can do. That's all we can do. In the end, that will be enough. Bless you. Bless your family. And prayers and blessings for everyone suffering in the world, wherever they are.

  • @Trixtrem1974
    @Trixtrem1974 Рік тому +1

    welcome back!!!! we missed you!

  • @elgarxu9636
    @elgarxu9636 Рік тому +1

    Love your channel and all the videos. Merry Christmas!!!

  • @gregorypayne4712
    @gregorypayne4712 Рік тому +2

    superb work as always Joe !! Very best seasonal wishes to you and your family.

  • @l33jcm
    @l33jcm Рік тому +1

    Blessed are the peacemakers! Welcome back!

  • @jonathan-alexandredavis5616
    @jonathan-alexandredavis5616 Рік тому +2

    Zen out accomplished, thank you sir !

  • @ZosoHacker
    @ZosoHacker Рік тому +3

    Your videos, commentary and mindset are beautiful and absolutely spot on
    Love and peace brother. ❤

  • @robalexander7348
    @robalexander7348 Рік тому +4

    This is a lovely 1970's Heuer Carrera watch, you have dione very nice work so far,i look forward to it's final completion. " Merry Christmas to you and family also " 🙏 Au

  • @coccoalino
    @coccoalino Рік тому +8

    Dear NW, I am glad to see you once again doing magic.
    Seems like we differ in our opinion where the evil is. May be one of us is wrong, or we both are, and our opinion is based only on the consequences of an influence which stays somehow out of sight...
    I will be a fool to turn a blind eye to your message, even if we are opposition, when it is exactly what I want!
    Peace, love & Happy holidays
    Sincerely,
    C

  • @gbrl3272
    @gbrl3272 Рік тому +8

    Thank you Nekkid for your videos, have a peaceful celebrations and may God protect us from evil. 🍉🕊

  • @sebastiankotilainen7807
    @sebastiankotilainen7807 Рік тому +7

    it's been a pleasure following your channel. your work is more art than just the work of a watchmaker. Merry Christmas, peace and love to you and your family❤️

  • @ross4693
    @ross4693 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful work Joe! Happy holidays to you and yours. Ross

  • @samighanem7003
    @samighanem7003 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for you soothing Video and hopeful words. From Palestine with love. God Bless

  • @bluedog4286
    @bluedog4286 Рік тому

    Silence is death. You have the gift of compassion and understanding without condemnation - thank you. BTW, your skills are outstanding.

  • @davidboon5906
    @davidboon5906 Рік тому +9

    This Man has brought So Much Kama to Me Over such a long period of time ❤️
    Thank You ❤️
    Keep the consummate skill & conversations You are Super Qualified Gem of a Watchmaker & Gentleman In an English Man way 👏🏼👏🏼 Thank You 👍

  • @davidmeaney7329
    @davidmeaney7329 Рік тому +1

    Glad to see you back. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

  • @jakemoeller7850
    @jakemoeller7850 Рік тому +1

    You are an artist!

  • @denis9450
    @denis9450 Рік тому +1

    A very Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and yours.

  • @amiramy6796
    @amiramy6796 Рік тому +1

    Hello from Singapore 🇸🇬, I love watching your video content. Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @rayclark44
    @rayclark44 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Joe God bless you sir.

  • @ihspstanktribe
    @ihspstanktribe Рік тому +1

    I like the longer videos, though. All the detail! That way, depending on my mood, i can watch the movement or or case work, and just listen to tye rest. Depending on my mood i can prefer one or the other, but a lot of times I get fully invested in the whole project. I love watching you "make magic" qith these watch repairs. I have several favorites that i watch repeatedly. Your skill and knowledge are amazing.

  • @ianhamilton3172
    @ianhamilton3172 Рік тому +3

    As usual - more power to you (& yours). As to those who suggest you “stick to watchmaking” - you are not a watchmaker: you are a human, watchmaking is something you do. To be concerned about other humans is not politics. It is simply possessing the courage to share the love that resides within us all - in whatever ways we are able. I was a participant in the Vietnam War: a source of shame, not of pride. More than half a century later I still carry the shame & attempt the lessons I have tried through a long life to learn. You say what you want dear friend - there are plenty of us listening.

  • @davegill5039
    @davegill5039 Рік тому +1

    Outstanding looking watch, i love a nekkid fix

  • @paulstuard7988
    @paulstuard7988 Рік тому +1

    A work of art.

  • @csanadbarczy9153
    @csanadbarczy9153 11 місяців тому +1

    😮❤sunburst effect is not easy if some key tools are missing. Need a whole setup. Still designing my my combo using a mini milling machine and an angle table so I can get the correct holding position.

  • @texanasimmons1761
    @texanasimmons1761 Рік тому +1

    Greetings from the Lone Star State, the Great State of Texas! Its great to see another video from you, Ive missed you. I hope we will see the completion of the repair of this watch in the new year!
    I hope you and your family have a safe and healthy holiday and new year!

  • @richardstadler1458
    @richardstadler1458 Рік тому +6

    So happy to have you back in my quiet little life. Kind of interesting to think about this world we live in and how excited I am to watch your new video (haven’t started watching yet). I don’t know you (except having watched every video you’ve made) and you don’t know me, but your content brings me so much joy. Meanwhile, so many people that don’t know each other harbor so much hate toward one another - stupid. Preach on Joe!

  • @gaz-gemw5801
    @gaz-gemw5801 Рік тому +1

    You have made my day, I’ve really missed your videos.😊😊😊😊👍🏻

  • @okiebob5873
    @okiebob5873 Рік тому +1

    Love your work brother!

  • @FTW1374
    @FTW1374 Рік тому +1

    Awesome job restoring that case looks amazing!

  • @martinhorne5312
    @martinhorne5312 Рік тому +1

    Great to hear your voice again!

  • @trebor217
    @trebor217 Рік тому +1

    Good afternoon here. remarkable equipment and dedicated love of trade. Congratulations. Thank you.

  • @tellitlikeitis-rg4ny
    @tellitlikeitis-rg4ny Рік тому +1

    Hi joe missed your videos, ,lovely job that ,, peace love and hope the new year brings you much joy and happiness , B21

  • @Antony_Jenner
    @Antony_Jenner Рік тому +8

    Good to see you Joe, I wish you and your Family a Merry Christmass 😇and a happy New Year🥳. Glad to see I'm not the only one who calls his child a cheeky little shit.
    Peace be with you my friend!

  • @repeat_defender
    @repeat_defender Рік тому +4

    This is the first watchmaking video I’ve watched sine I had to drop out of watchmaking school after contracting long covid. Bittersweet.
    Peace to Palestine.

  • @robsadler2869
    @robsadler2869 Рік тому +2

    Always mixed feelings when you come back after a long delay. It is disconcerting to feel that your absences are due to life events. I hope your return indicates a more settled patch of life.
    Meantime, it is not politics to lament gratuitous killing on such a scale. It is right and proper. Even if it enphasises our helplessness in doing anything about it in the face of the powers that be.
    As to the watch - always something soothing and grounding about your videos.
    God bless you

  • @bobderemer5015
    @bobderemer5015 Рік тому +1

    Noice! Happy Holidays NWM!

  • @HansFormerlyTraffer
    @HansFormerlyTraffer Рік тому +1

    I start Zenning out as soon as I see that a new NekkidWatchmaker video is posted.

  • @turtuhl
    @turtuhl Рік тому +1

    Peace to you as well my friend. God Bless.

  • @darrenfry4695
    @darrenfry4695 Рік тому +2

    Merry Xmas to you all and lets hope for a better new year. Cheers joe.

  • @danomannk
    @danomannk Рік тому

    Thanks, wishing you and all well

  • @henkwesselink2301
    @henkwesselink2301 Рік тому +1

    I got this very watch in 1979 from my patents. Hope to see more of your videos. Many Christmas greetings from the Netherlands