Restoration of Ruined Modern Seiko Diver Watch
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- Опубліковано 8 лис 2023
- Come along on the journey as I restore a severely damaged modern Seiko Diver. ASMR, no talking.
This is a Seiko SNZH55K1 powered by the 7S36 movement (case number 7S36-04N0).
The watch isn't running. The balance is ok but the movement is seized. Some parts are missing, others incorrect.
The movement is cleaned and inspected, then re-assembled and oiled.
Case and bracelet get a full restoration and missing parts are replaced.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and if you enjoyed the video, please consider liking and subscribing! :) - Наука та технологія
loved the silence i like to hearnthe parts clonk into the right places and the screws landing in the pots all very relaxing
Thanks, I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Nice job, and some of the best photography and editing of any of these watch restorations on here. I haven’t subscribed as I see that it’s four months since you posted this.
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! I truly appreciate your feedback on the photography and editing. I'm currently working on the next two videos, with the first one expected to be released this month. I hope you'll watch them when they're out and reconsider subscribing. Your support means a lot to me. My goal is to eventually release about one video a month but some parts of the process need to be streamlined to reach that.
Lovely. Absolutely stunning restoration.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I TRULY ENJOY THIS VIDEOS...PURE ART.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
An Angel reborn in the hands of a Mortal.
Really amazing effort for a first video. I can tell your channel will only get better as time goes on. Thanks for the upload.
Thank you so much for the kind words! Your encouragement means a lot, and I'm excited to keep improving. Thanks for taking the time to watch and share your thoughts!
He is very professional
I saw many people commenting as this being your first video!!?? That's crazy, good quality to start.
This was just suggested on my feeds but I'm now subscribed! Also, amazing work on that Seiko 5, impressive.
Thank you! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the video and liked my work! Thanks for subscribing, I have a couple of projects currently underway and one of those I already started editing. Hoping to release the next videos soon.
Great job bringing this Seiko back to glory. Cheers
Thank you! I thought it deserved another chance.
Excellent craftsmanship.
Nice work mate!
Thank you I appreciate the feedback! 👍
Subscribed. Fantastic photography and video editing! What a great way to start. Please keep them coming.
Thank you for watching and subscribing! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video! Absolutely, already working on the next one.
Great first video. Your editing is fantastic. Please keep it up!
Thank you so much! I'm working on the next one.
Great Job. I have the blue Version and i love it.
Thank you! Good choice, the blue version is gorgeous.
Really nice job
Congratulations to your first video.
I love that you don't talk.
Lot of people like to talk.
Explain everything.
Your video was great.
Next time
Put a classical music on the background
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Thank you! I really like your idea of putting classical music on the background! But I think many viewers want to hear the sounds of the tools and watch parts so my following videos will probably have mostly that.
I agree with you.
Make a mix.
Anyway
Good work
Subscriber no. 54 says thank you!
Thank you for subscribing, I truly appreciate it!
Awesome restoration
Thanks for watching!
Bravo! And thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching!
Good luck 👍🏼
Thanks!
Beautiful watch. Makes me want one now.
i have not paid any attention to seiko just collected rolex , tudor, omega. but i have been watching some seiko vids
you folks are building some of the best built and looking watches out there.
some of these builds are looking better then rolex
your detail is second to none
Thank you! Glad you appreciate the effort! Rolex, Tudor, Omega are great, check out Grand Seiko models as well if you haven't already
Wow ...Amazing👏🏻
Absolutely asthonishing video!
Thank you! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Normally I don't like Seiko watches at all , but what you did to this beat up old watch , I'd buy on a heart beat !! Especially since it's been regulated perfectly by you !
Great work and video !😊
Thank you so much! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the video and the end result! 😊
Looks beautiful
Thank you!
Remarkable, such a delicate work. Even though this watch model is cheap but you put a justice to it. Thankyou
Thank you for watching! I'm glad to hear you liked my work
Outstanding video!!!!!!!! Keep them coming!!!!!
Thank you! I'm working on the next one!
Great looking watch! Well done!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you liked it!
Great job 🙂
Well done 👍
Thank you!
Very nice restoration- truly a Frankenwatch before your exceptional efforts!
Thank you! I'm glad you appreciated the transformation!
Nice resto, great video production, subscribed!
Thank you for watching and subscribing!
Excellent work. Subscribed.
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed my work, thank you for watching and subscribing!
Great skills and amazing work 👍
Thank you, I'm glad you like my work!
Well done!
Thank you!
Nice restoration. Nice presentation with your camera work.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my work!
great work.
Thank you!
Did you remember to misalign the bezel insert, to keep the original design?
Dang, I forgot that one!
Gorgeous camera work and great restoration. Lovely job. Looking forward to the next one.Can I ask what camera you are using?
Thank you! I'm glad to hear you liked it. Absolutely, I use Panasonic Lumix S5 camera with vintage Canon FD lenses, mostly 100mm f4 macro lens with or without a FD 50 extension tube.
Perfect 🎉
Thank you!
Good job 😊
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you liked my work 😊
Nice work. well done. More videos plz...
Thank you! I'm working on the next one
You are a master! 👍👍👍
Thank you! 😊 I try to do my best
Restoration probably cost more than the watch itself.
It did. This was more of an experiment to see what could be done to this poor Seiko. I have some coming up that make more financial sense.
Is that even the point
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Great job 👏👏👏 subscribed!
Thank you I appreciate it! 👍
Glad I found this channel. Great video.
Couple of suggestions: I still have no idea what ASMR means, but rather than subtitles, I'd prefer you talked a bit over including history of watches. I don't get the idea behind watching silent videos. We aren't in 1920s anymore.
I see that several parts were replaced and not directly mentioned - maybe it's worth somehow highlighting all the new parts. I personally don't mind new parts on old watch - for me the end result is more important, but some may want to see more original parts as possible to stay on the watch.
Thank you for watching and your kind words! Your suggestions are appreciated. While many enjoy the pure sounds of the parts and tools, I hear you on the value of talking. I might consider adding a bit of intro voiceover in some future videos. The idea of highlighting all the new parts is really nice - it's hard to discern from the video otherwise. Only what was beyond repair, missing, or incorrect was replaced. I'll definitely keep these thoughts in mind for future content. Thanks again for your feedback!
Just found your channel, subscribed and loved your work, keep the good videos coming :)
Thank you so much, I will! :)
@@ChronoWorkRestorations If i may ask, is this watch part of your personal collection, or is it for sale ?
I think I'm going to hold onto this watch for sentimental value because it was my first UA-cam video. :) But I do have some projects coming up that I could potentially sell.
@@ChronoWorkRestorations Thought so, thank you :)
Welcome to UA-cam! Beautiful work, looks better than new. It must be a passion of yours and you have all the right tools so you must be a professional? But is this watch restoration cost effective?
Thank you for the warm welcome! I'm not a professional, just a passionate hobbyist who enjoys bringing watches back to life. You raised a great point about the cost-effectiveness! This particular restoration wasn't financially wise, as the parts alone nearly equaled the price of a well-maintained piece. It was more of an experiment to see what could be done with a watch in such a bad condition. However, I have some upcoming projects like an Omega Seamaster Professional with rusty movement and a completely destroyed Tudor Oysterthin that make more financial sense. I appreciate your thoughtful question and wish you the best with your vintage car projects!
Perfect answer, passion in something you enjoy has it merits. I have become re-interested in mechanical watches recently and have a few vintage as well as new. Best to you!@@ChronoWorkRestorations
You're absolutely right. Mechanical watches are true marvels of engineering, aren't they! Care to share which timepieces you own? All the best to you too and I'll catch you on the next one!
Parabéns pelo seu trabalho que Deus abençoe todos vcs com muita saúde
Obrigado pelo seu apoio! Ficamos muito gratos pelos seus votos calorosos. Desejamos a você muita saúde e bênçãos também!
Restoration video with no speaking? Let's go
Complimenti, ma tanti! Le immagini e il restauro sono incredibili. Strepitoso. Ti saluto, like
Grazie mille per i complimenti! Sono contento che tu abbia apprezzato le immagini e il restauro. Un saluto e grazie!
Very nice..
Thank you!
Great video, thanks! I have a very similar Seiko 5 Sports. What set of hands did you install? I want the same ones. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you liked the video! The part numbers for the hands I used are 3AX130FMAE1, 2FH130FABES and 1FH090FCBES.
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Very good job, but the balance Is Seiko 7002, but the kepp good time
Thank you for the insight! I got another viewer saying the same about the balance. Didn't realize it while working on the watch but I was curious about the different shock springs.
Hola, muy buen video.
Adonde compras las partes originales de Seiko? Gracias
Hola, muchas gracias! Para este Seiko compré las partes de Cousins UK y Watch Plaza.
More videos please :)
Absolutely, I'm working on the next one :)
Awesome
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!
Bravo!! Good job… but please change the shooting angle…
Thank you! That's a great suggestion, I will change the angle more on the next one.
PLS MORE OF THAT :DDD
I'm working on the next one :)
@@ChronoWorkRestorations Great :]]]
Bravo!!!!!!!!@
More videos please 🎉
Absolutely, I'm working on the next one.
Пиздець як круто!!) Молодець!!!)) Дякую за класне відео!)
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The balance assembly is for cal. 7009
Wow, thanks for the insight! I was curious about the different shock springs on the top and bottom. I thought I'd only seen the two prong type on 7S36's and that explains why. Do you happen to know if the spring is the only distinction in these balance assemblies?
Much better than Seiko factories-the ones in Japan and defiantly better than the chinese.ones.
Thank you! I try to do my best, glad you liked my work!
Im a fan. So do you sell any of your restored watches? I would be interested.
Thank you! I don't currently have any but there are some projects coming up that I could potentially sell.
@@ChronoWorkRestorations Thank you. If you let me know what you have coming I would-be interested. I like to wear tank style watches as well as diving watches. Have a large wrist and big hands so a bigger face watch always fits better. Outdoor more rugged styles in stainless or leather bands. But the large older Seikos and Omega always of interest that have thicker and or unusually shaped housings. 5he Stingrays and such something I like to wear. But any of the larger face Tissot like the Bond version and such also interesting to me to wear.
Thanks anytime reach out with something that is to be restored and you might want to sell.
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I am from India
Timex Men's T2M517 Sport Luxury Automatic Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch please Restoration.
co dong ho rado conway automatic khong de lau khong chay muon sua va lam moi bao nhieu
Tôi sắp thực hiện một số dự án phục hồi đồng hồ rado với các chuyển động eta rất giống nhau. Ngoài ra còn có nhiều kênh phục hồi đồng hồ hay trên UA-cam, đó là nơi tôi đã học được rất nhiều điều.
I sub and also scribed
Thank you 🙏
I have a vintage Elgin Shockmaster that needs some help - would you be interested in working on it and making a video?
Thank you for asking! Sounds really intriguing! However I have several projects already planned and waiting to be restored. My policy so far has been to only work on my own projects for several reasons. I'll unfortunately have to decline for now, but things may change in the future!
it's good job. But tooooo dusty.
Thanks! You're right, the dust is an issue I have to take care of in the future.
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Thank you!
😢 το χάλασες για να το ξαναφτιάξεις
A Gzillion times better
I'm glad you liked it!
$400 worth of work on a $130 watch. Looks good though!
Very good point! This project made no financial sense. It was more of an experiment to see what could be done to a watch in a condition like this, while improving my skills with various restoration techniques. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you liked the end result!
if it has sentimental value, then money is not an issue. im sure this watch has a story
nah mate you did it yourself for clout
100 meters is not a diver watch
Thanks for pointing that out! You're right, it's not a proper diver watch, more like diver-style.
@@ChronoWorkRestorations its nice watch my friend but 10 bar is not enough for deep dive if it was screw down crown this is another story