Restoration of a rare vintage ww2 military watch - nickel and chrome plating - Sanford AS1123
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2020
- This time I´m restoring an old military watch from the WW2-Era.
It´s a Sanford with an AS 1123 movement.
The watch is in a really bad condition. The chrome-plating of the case is heavy damaged, the glass is scratched the movement is full of dirt and stops repeatedly.
I need to grind off the old chrome. After sanding and polishing the case, it´s ready for a new chrome-plating. But i need to add a layer of nickel before. The glass will be polished and the movement cleaned. Unfortunately the old radium-compound on the hands fell off so i need to re-lume the hands with super-luminova. I will add some coffee to it to make it more "vintage-looking".
After everything is cleaned, polished and re-plated, I can re-assemble the movement with some fresh oil. After that, this watch is in a good beat (+6 seconds per day) again.
I hope you liked this restoration, if so, like, comment and subscribe ;)
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No annoying music, no talking, plenty of info,
beautiful shots, masterful work
No nudity or ass shaking
@Lacii Mosley It´s a joke. cmon now.
@@bruceli9094 No titties, no Tattos. and no tacko Tuesday.
@@bruceli9094 haha! 😂😆
Except at the end. About time he learned.
Clockmaker is a wonderful trade. In a world of disposable watches seeing a beautiful timepiece came back to life is really satisfying.
My grandfather was a watch repairman 50's -70's before that he was a demolitions engineer in WWII
@@HappyHands. wow! Must've been a steady hands man and really brave
Saludos
Thats why I like watching restoration videos.
@@elgustodelreloj4513 guy
$858 watch in today's money. VERY nice restoration. Was excellent work, and fun to watch!
Yeah, I just looked that up. Kinda crazy really.
You don't really realize how much work goes into these kinds of things until you see it, this is amazing
The amount of human ingenuity and engineering necessary to create a mechanical wrist watch is unbelievable.
Ikr
Check "The Large Hadron Collider".
Right!? And the fact that these could be made, in mass, for affordable prices back in the 40's and 50's is blowing my freaking mind. The precision tools required to make the parts in these watches is nuts.
@@SB-or5mj so what happened ? How 'advanced' are we?
@@cinnamoon7309 if we dropped you off with your family in the Amazon with no possibility of contact with the outside world, it could be 1 thousand years before you get a mechanical watch.
Its not a restoration. Its a piece of art.
Its not restoration. Its destroying
@ARTNV😯
@@Freesmanen 😠
israil koyak....
👍👍👍
The fact that this watch still worked after being used for decades really shows one of many reasons that watches are something worth paying a huge price for.
Even back in the 40s, you can see how advanced it was and even then how much you had to study for in order to craft something so genius in such small size.
(I live in a city, where we also have a school for making watches btw.)
School for making watches? Damn, nice.
Bro they had flying airplanes, atomic bombs back in the 40s. This watch is nothing in comparison.
Dove vivi?
Super. Macht viel Spaß zuzuschauen 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
What Language is it??
The reassembly is absolutely blowing my mind. So much respect for people that are this skilled and passionate about their craft.
@@jarozlawus with this level of craftsmanship do you not believe there has to be an intense level of desire? Something that requires so much focus? So many years of dedication to learning? Come on, these are rhetorical questions because I’m not going to talk semantics. I digress.
@@GraduatedMoney z
Simp
@@implausibleimpossiblehypot4006 better than being a weirdo with no thumbnail using the lonely time in your day with no friends or interactions to waste time typing comments with no value lmao hope you overcome your depression quickly. I been there before. Dark times.
@@GraduatedMoney did my comment get deleted or somthig anyways im doing good with my gf and family and ur a little simp and shouldnt get so butthurt
Omg, having all the necessary tools is one thing, having the right skills to complete the task is another. Salute!
I know. I was flabbergasted when they used espresso for the hands, amazing stuff.
I'm not a fan of watching these sorts of things, but if it's to do with old relics and World War memorabilia then I'm now all for it!
Getúlio ooiok7
kan
As a Singer. I appreciate other Singers and people who play instruments very well. There are all kinds of Talents out there. This is one. I get caught up in it. I consider this Talent. Thank you for entertaining us who choose to watch.
"That'll be 4K $ sir" 😊
Outstanding job btw.👍
The most satisfying part about this is the availability of all the necessary tools, instruments, compounds and chemicals.
True 👍
and skills
@@ichselbst3624 absolutely
Yup
Top of those all, his knowledge and craftmanship to use all of these tools and chemical things.
This dude has tools for absolutely everything
yes
Hahahajaja😆 XD
He can probably restore teeth with all those tools.....
The Elma cleaning machine is so cool.
Not to forget acids and different solutions
Reminds me of toy story when the older gentleman comes in with his kit and fixes woody up like new.
Watch it all the time my son loves that part he says woody fixed up
@@lorenzoharrison3388 Had to watch it again haha ua-cam.com/video/Ke3LwDApcdo/v-deo.html
@@lorenzoharrison3388 l’ok
dont honk your conk... !
Very therapeutic watching the master restorer at work. Some amount of tools involved.
I love how there's no speaking. Just listening to the sounds and watching as things progress is so satisfying.
Yes sir,i agree.. How about the craftsmanship.. Wow, i am 47 from usa and i really enjoyed that. That is a lost trade. The time he has into to being a great clockmaker probably is unbelievable to me. Great camera work as well! Have great day sir.
I agree, I hate how most videos nowadays have annoying and unnecessary music. The sounds of the actual process is so much more satisfying to me.
I couldn't look away. It was a beautifully put together video with great craftsmanship incredible attention to detail! I watched in total awe the whole time
Seems to be the norm for a lot of these vids, I really like it
Same than art... This might be called "Relaxed and proffesional Style"
Horologist, scientist, polisher, chemist, metallurgist...the list goes on.
Fantastic to watch such an intricate profession.
I mean as long as it works fine, why take it apart again?😂
I think it is absolutely brilliant and fascinating to watch, he could however recommend some book for learning technique
This truly looks like the hardest watch repairs I’ve seen yet. Truly amazing talent thanks for posting
These kind of videos no one would do for an Apple Watch. The history of that watch itself outlives every Smartwatch.
Your watch is ready sir, that will be $ 49,- for the watch and $ 86.000,- labor
Yes I agree. The restorer is a watch maker himself. Brilliant work bro.
N
49 at 1944 is 700+ today so not a cheap watch more of a budget oriented but already nice piece.
if it's your passion money doesn't make sense in this case
Ha
Love how this was edited. No loud music, just complete silence at the same time i felt i was concentrating as well
Watching you meticulously take apart and then pain stakingly make it like new and reassemble it, is absolutely amazing. I've watched a few of these within the past two days and I'm hooked on your work, thank you.
Its been perfectly resurrected. Real expert.
In today's throw-away economy, watching this is simply amazing!
Absolutely...
Yep
Pun intended?
@@Slime5.3 wahaha not until now!
Unfortunately, this type of expertise is likely going to be lost to the disposable culture.
The amount of patience, diligence, aptitude and skill is astounding.
Makes you wonder why theres so many dislikes doesn't it.
this must be one of the best videos i've watched in all the years i've been watching youtube.
That was amazing. It was like watching Michelangelo paint.
I’m beyond words. I’d never imagine the amount of work that goes into watch repair! Respect, sir. New subscriber.
Thanks 😊
You'd never believe how much... Time.... It takes...
🤭🤭🤭
@@SirTomFoolery hey, *watch* your mouth!
So you need to be a mechanic, a chemist and have the hands of a surgeon. Ok got it
@@disclarirodriguez2102 why is copying other people's comments a thing now??? Robots?
So you need to be a mechanic, a chemist and have the hands of a surgeon. Ok got it
And a bunch of weird tools that work extremely well but I've never seen before.
and a cameraman
And a electrical engineer
Video Editor
The guy is practically a whole scientist 👨🔬
The quality they used to make back then, we will never get that quality in today's time! And I'm not speaking of just watches..
I like the clock restoration content that you make. As a non-technical person, through the videos you produced, I learned a lot about the complexity of a clock system.
That time piece has seen a lot of unimaginable things. Each scratch is a literal piece of history.
Its from Switzerland
@@christiancox4551 it's a war piece. Witnessed a lot of chaos and carnage.
@@nimascolari1508 there's a difference between a war era item and an item that was used in that war. Switzerland is literally known to be super neatrul in ww2 despite the continent around them being burned to the ground.
@@christiancox4551 Switzerland is also known for housing a lot of escapees, war veterans who later went there and former POWs who somehow ended there. History, brother.
@@nimascolari1508 yeah thats a farcry from being used in a war
This is SO therapeutic.
I fully agree!
I concur drinking my johnny blue and watching old watches come back to life 🍻
the best kind of ASMR
Agree
seanien o'raida To each his own 🤙🏻
What a masterpiece of work.
Not much noise and dialogue.
Love ❤️ and respect 🔗 from Pakistan 🇵🇰.
Restauration mit Können, Liebe und super Equipment. Schön so etwas noch zu sehen. Danke fürs Hochladen!
Finally, found something more complicated than my life
🤣🤣🤣
No its not..your life is
😁😁
รอโอลิมปิค กทม.
ua-cam.com/video/NXBir_uZsrE/v-deo.html
😂😂😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This is the most satisfying video I have EVER watched on UA-cam.
Try another similar channel, the nekkid watchmaker. Warning though, watching these videos can be very addictive. 😂
DUDE it's looks like joel wacht from the last of us
yes indeed, incredible how small they made it , 80-90 years ago
Recommend: my mechanics.
akin nalang yan
Man... this is absolutely mind-blowing... I thought I had a thing for watches but turns out I dont know anything! lol
"The espresso is for a vintage looking color".... my god what an absolute master of his craft
that electro plating was epic
Brilliant. In this world of 'smart watches', it is so good to see a Horologist at work. Excellent video, thank you.
Agreed.
I'm glad I.... Watched....
🤭🤭
This is the only known way to travel back in time. As the watch moved through the restoration, I could begin to hear the period music. I began to think of the people alive at that time.
My mom was alive at that time. Lots of people alive today were. The late 40s and early 50s wasn’t that long ago. Agree. Great work here!
Saludos
WOW!!! Super! you are a wizard!!!
all I can say is that the Guy is a genius...he must love what he is doing.....plus nerves of steel....great video Sir......
A true craftsman, I hope people like you don't disappear!
My Papa was "ye olde German clock maker". He spent untold hours repairing clock innards, even making gears and other parts himself. I loved to observe the love and care he invested in every piece. He would have truly enjoyed watching this, and then peppering the skilled craftsman with questions and "shop-talk". Carry on, watch meister...
I'm ex British Military and have just seen this video. What a beautiful little watch and what a fantastic restoration.
I love the little clicks and clacks once all the pieces fit in, so satisfying!
Not only are you a craftsman, but if people realized what a pain in the ass it is to film stuff like this.....
Amazing work
You have restored my faith in humanity, that this machine was designed and built, and that there are still humans who can disassemble/repair them.
yes, if something
was made, it can be un-made.
@@freqeist ok?
I was thinking the same thing. Almost makes me wish I was a watch-maker. It would be a tragedy if this art were ever lost.
That dechroming was a labour of love
Watches from this Era just went with literaly anything, the colors were neutral, and the craftsmanship was great.
So great to see watches get restored to their former glory. That beer is well deserved.
Someone actually has the patience and skill for this. Amazing
The knowledge, as well! Fascinating.
Ernest Kovach as well as the specialized equipment. I love everything but had know idea what went into restoring a vintage watch. Fantastic work by this gentleman
i mean, anything for views and money right?
@@scotmetcalf2745 Totally agree Scott! Amazing.
Saludos
Have never watched a watch restoration video... ever. Captivating!
Remarkable transformation at the hands of a skilled artisan. I'm amazed at all the specialized tools and equipment needed.
that is the definition of skill, patience, knowledge and ofcourse "ACCURACY". welldone bro
I didn't even know watches could be restored. This is new and fascinating to me.
Everything can be restored. It was common knowledge back in the day to try and repair everything and make use of what you had. Then came mass production and now its easier to just throw away and buy a new one.
@@liamkisbee8117 I agree. I was raised by people that lived through the depression and they taught me a lot, especially the phrase "use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" but I never imagined a watch being restored.
David S I like that saying..... I will use that....
My father always told me that watches are long term investments. You buy a nice expensive watch, it will most likely last multiple generations. Swiss watches can generally always be fixed, for example.
@@davids6533 its one of them, when times are hard people get hard and resourceful when times are good people tend to get soft, wasteful and stupid if there's a better word for it.
My grandparents even though they were well off always believed something can be fixed never throw it away unless its no longer useable
This is basically art to watch. Totally mesmerised for the whole video. Thanks !
My favorite watch restoration channel. No talking, great photography, superb skill!
This guy is a genius...cant understand hiw he manages to wrk with such minute and delicate components inside the device with with such a patience and perfection....he can restore even car bike and whole lot of things....
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Watchmaking is a dying art form that only the most skilled and steady-handed people could even attempt. Congratulations - you did an excellent job on this watch
Thanks 👍🏻
As a watch repairer aged 71, with 55 years @ the bench i am sure that with the amount of younger people learning the craft, it has a secure future. There will always be the need for watch & clock repairers!John Anderson.
I watch a lot of watch repair videos. The part I love best is when the main spring is slowly removed, thumb over thumb!
I love looking at your restoration, professional, slim, precision and historical dimension. I wish I had your talent.
The washing and drying machine is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen.
yeah it is lol fits the vintageness of the video
a Romanian proverb says: "The job is a gold bracelet". You have demonstrated this in this video. EXCELLENT.
same in Turkish
I think I've watched this three times now. So satisfying!
These videos are so fascinating, with the patience and knowledge that you have is amazing & how the watches turn out is a credit to your talent.
I love how you have a tool in every size for everything. Whenever I see you have to manually separate something with your hands I get nervous.
You know you're watching a master when he makes you think "I actually think I could do that!" ... but in reality - not in a million years could I do that! It's really enjoyable to watch someone this good.
wow
I never thought by watching a watch restoration is so entertaining 😂👍
Nice watch though, very iconic watch for the veterans out there who serve their country
So nice to watch, so relaxing. It makes you meditate and brings you down.
I watched this in our first lockdown last year....now I'm watching again in our second lockdown, it's very therapeutic watching you. Great job!
Cho biết động hỗ như trên là bao nhiêu tiền
Immer wieder schön dir bei der Arbeit zuzuschauen. Danke.
EXCELLENT!! Great work!
Very skilled and the outcome is just fantastic! A piece of history restored and that's invaluable!👍
I really enjoy you bringing these wonderful pieces of time back to life. Wish I had the same skill and patience to do it but I don't so watching you is the next best thing.
id love to have this guys workshop. he has everything for anything
But its obviously his job that's why he needs it
Это не просто реставрация, это дань истории. браво мастеру!
Круто че
Да всегото 2000 € реставрация
I love you for not talking or adding music
Just what the world needs .
ANOTHER SHINY NEW WATCH .
THAT STORY WILL
NEVER BE TOLD
I took a summer class at the community college in watch repair, no problem say's the Millennial Student. I wonder how many years it took this guy to become a expert. I watched every Second of this video in awe.
This guy was born into it. It's sad that the job of a watch maker/watch repair is not as common as in the old days. Beautiful art/trade!
This man's skill is simply in my top 10 skills I want to have! Imagine how many vintage watches that I can save and collect.
Pretty simple process, as per any job you just need the tools.
@@lachlangreen8389 Yes, and I think I need the patience too for disassembling, repairing, and reassembling. not to mention waiting for replacement parts to be shipped when needed.
@@gai2473в
Trying to understand why anyone would give this a thumbs down. Well done!
The thumbs down was from the guy that hid this watch in Pulp Fiction.
@@ravena363 bwahahahaha
Love the Care and attention you bring to these old watches. They come with such great history
Oh my god I loved that cleaning machine. It looks like
Something from the 50’s
VRV VRV It is from the 50’s! I know as I have one.
No idea why this is in my feed but it’s fascinating.
Me, too! I occasionally watch a channel called “My Mechanics” restore old tools, but this kind of precision is way beyond that!
Craftsmanship at its best. Loved the entire process and the simplicity with which it was videographed. Subscribed.
Satisfying repair watch👨🔧
Thought I would click top, middle, and end to see final . But was so impressed with your talent!! I watched (in awe) thinking of the level of detail! and also about the man that must have worn this years ago! extremely satisfying to watch!
Clocks are the most complicated thing I ever saw. I can't understand absolutely nothing of their functioning, who can is like a magician to me
Fascinating. And satisfying to watch. And it makes it look deceptively easy to do. Great work!
That’s why i like digital watches. No moving parts, smooth, simple and clean.
How I wish my grandad is here to binge watch this restorations. 🙁 This is real pleasure 💯
:(
And people complain that watches are expensive. Can't you see the amount of craftsmanship goes into making one. 🙄
Suketu Rohit Yes
We've got cellphones
@@HiroshiMasebo Which need electricity to work. Watches don't.
@@HiroshiMasebo Cellphones don't have the soul that a watch does. The person went to the war and came back home, Now it is restored and will be passed on to the next generation. What would you do with a cellphone? Toss it away.
Rubbish! Anything which is handmade requires craftsmanship. "Factories exist" bruh!
Wow I knew watches were integrate but never had any idea how much till watching this master.
It makes sense that you'd be a watch restorer. I've noticed that even the sequence of events follow a methodical step-by-step process. I like it.
This video was so refreshing. I had a bad day and this make all that sadness disappear. Thanks mate.
There’s something so satisfying about watching a watch being taken apart and restored 😊
So relaxing 😴😪 love your videos your videos helps me to sleep 👍🏻
This is somewhere between art, mechanics and chemistry class. It was beautiful to watch.