Restoration of iconic 1969 Omega Speedmaster 'Moonwatch' - First watch on the moon
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2020
- Master Watchmaker Nicholas Hacko restoring an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch from 1969. Disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, polishing the plexyglass, light case polishing and the final timekeeping adjustment result. Calibre 861 reference 145022 (69) .
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I have have exactly this watch made in 1969. It was given to me by my brother in celebration of my serving in Vietnam and being decorated for my geologic project there. I was told that he purchased the watch in Switzerland for around $289. That was allot of money back then. It really is an iconic watch and one can appreciate the construction by viewing this video. Thank you so much for posting and showing the fine construction of this Omega watch.
@@silverghost4206 what kind of comment is this hahah
George Furst thank you for your service sir!
$289 in 1969 is worth $2100 today. These SM's are 4 times that today
@@CaptainRon1913 That's assuming you get the exact same product.
These watches now are massively expensive due to their rarity and I'm talking probably 6 figures.
This restoration looks harder than the moon landing.
@ekim andersom ..HAHAHA...Brilliant
@ekim andersom Hmm...
@ekim andersom 😆🤣😂👌👏👏👏
Agree
@ekim andersom 😂😂😂😂
No wonder watches are expensive. Look at the details on those pieces. Truly a work of art in your wrist.
11:25 No wonder this guy is so good; he has three hands!
Eagle eyes, well spotted. Yes, that was my assistant Andrew - with camera rolling and all the parts laying on the table, I could not risk embarrassment of the spring flying out of mainspring winder. Thank you for watching and stay tuned for the next video: Rolex restoration (coming out this week).
And 11 fingers in total😎
If his Omega has three subdials, he is entitled to have three hands. 😄
Who does his nails?
Lmao
lovely job. I bought my Speedmaster 'Moonwatch' in 1969 and still have it and it is going strong and keeps better time than my Rolex Submariner.
I agree. I have them both and love them both but the Omega seems to be slightly more accurate.
I need one of these. I have a Sub and a Bond Seamaster Pro but the Speemaster is probably more iconic than the other two.
I'm at home recovering from an eye biopsy surgery, but this video... it made all my worries disappear for 26+ minutes .... thank you
Rick709 carv good luck brother, feel better and here’s hoping for a good result.
@@JeffJacquesmd thanks Jeff J ... I had the follow up appt... and came back benign, so nothing to worry about 👍😁
@@Ricky.913 Good news :) Good to hear!
anonymic79 dang
Iconic masterpiece, now it's ready for 50 more years 🦾
The winding of the mainspring back into the barrel was one of the most satisfying things I’ve ever seen!
I bought one of these watches in 1970-71 it cost me £75, I have had 2 stopwatch buttons fall off and replaced the spring twice. The spring has broken again and I will be having it serviced. Watching your video explains the cost of a service, and seeing the inside of the watch shows the quality and fit of the parts of an expensive watch even the screws are a work of art. I have never needed another watch in the 50 years I have owned this one.
To put it into context, how expensive was that back in 1970? What else could you get for that price?
@@marpro1824 A Timex was around £25 If I remember correctly A vey cheap watch around £5-10, still expensive at the time. A friend bought one of the first digital watches, possibly a Casio about 6 months later, well over £100. Red digital LED with plastic strap. you could get something similar years later for £1,
@@michaelkettleson7317 thank you for the reply, this all sounds simply incredible. A Casio quartz more expensive than the Moonwatch 😀👍🏻 I'm a collector born in the 92' and very much enjoy background stories like yours from the earlier times.
Good for you that you got this masterpiece of watch back then and it still runs great today.
All the best!
Best Friday afternoon coffee video.
Unbelievable craftsmanship.
Every collector needs a speedmaster
I’m not really into mechanical watches. But I’m an astronut. So I started watching Omegas being disassembled out of curiosity for the “Moon Watch”. Then I started watching other watches being disassembled, and I have to say I have a particular love for Omega movements. I don’t know what makes them so special to me, but I seem to like them over other movements. There’s something very special about their construction. I wish I could afford one. I really enjoyed this video. So far, this is the watch restoration channel I like the most. Cheers!
BS, you're an astronaut and you can't afford an omega......
@@ricky900872 Astronut, not astronaut. Do you even read, bro? ;)
I think by Astronut he means a person who likes space stuff.
yes they are really nice, try watching and studying the movements from any grand complication by patek :)
This watch marked a unique time in human history.
The movement inside is so clean and like new that it’s hard to believe that it’s actually a 1969 model, A fifty year old watch!
My wife bought me a silver 3 dial and date Speedy on a black leather strap for the turn of the millennium in Dec 1999. I've worn it everyday since then and it's still working fine and looks great. I still love it and I wouldn't want anything else - like my wife!
My favourite watch restoration video!
Just amazing. In these days of the Disposable Culture, restoration and the skills required to do it are more precious than anything else.
"Disposable Culture" = Moonswatch
Watching your video made me feel like watching the Apollo 11 flying to the moon !!. Congrats for such a magnificent work. There's nothing like carrying a Moonwatch in your wrist.
What an incredible video! Thank you so much, Nicholas🎉
Wow what a video, I want to learn how to strip down watches and service them. I have had a thing about watches since my teens (now 69). I would not know where to start! A Master craftsman at work here!
I watched the moon landing as a teenager, after that I always wanted the Speedmaster, at the time they where about £500, no way could I afford one then. I still yearn for one, every time I look at buying one they are always just out of reach price wise! Maybe someone will get me one for my 70th??? I live in hope.
But once again thanks for the video, I have the utmost respect for your skills and patience doing this type of work.
Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins, Hacko.
The ultimate professionals in their respective fields. Thank you for letting us be amazed.
I'm glad that you put, "... the only officially approved watch by NASA for all manned Apollo space missions." Otherwise you might've had a few upset Seiko 6139 "Pogue" owners, seeing as Col. Pogue was an alternative crew member for several of the Apollo missions.
Great restoration!
Impressive accuracy after the service !!!!
Superb restoration, and that 0s error at the end testament to why NASA selected the speedmaster. A superb timekeeper.
This is the watch that caught my eye and introduced me to fine watches. Oddly tho, with 8 watches I still don't have a moonwatch.
Only one thing I can say after full restoration: FLAWLESS !!!
Congratulations on awesome work !
some people just don't understand so they poke fun at your title.
I bow to you sir you are a true " Master Watchmaker "
Nice watch and even better work.
I am impressed. True craftsmanship still exists!
SO TRUE
Most relaxing 25 minutes of my day 👌
Glad you enjoyed
you do such a great Job Bro, Amezing work to restore old watch to such great condition! Thanks for sharing.
That was bloody amazing to watch
The most beautiful time piece on space I've ever seen. Especially I was born on that year
Wow. Great video on restoring an amazing time piece. My dad is still a watch maker based in Johannesburg so its always great to see and appreciate how much time and effort it takes to go through your work. Speedmaster definitely in my top list of time pieces.
I know I am a sucker for Omegas, but that is one damn beautiful watch, inside and out. Great job Master.
Incredible!0 sec 0 missed!!!50 years later!!Great job! Great jazz!
Incredible! Absolutely love Omega, more so with historic pieces. Outstanding restoration Sir!
Just amazing Nicholas. Cannot believe you you can just remember how to re-assemble something like this. Truly masterful
The trick is the actual video of the disassembly, with all those angles he can be certain he's putting everything back as it was, in addition to most certainly being well versed on what each part is and belongs to.
Still, some of those screws must be quite the trick to manage
I was born 1969; Great Job!
Mister I truly appreciate your restoration videos. And more importantly I dig the jazz music and you not talking throughout your video. SUPER PROFESSIONAL in my opinion
Magnificent!!! Love your work, Mr Hacko. This is probably the closest I’ll ever be to an Omega Speedmaster, lol!!
Fully agree with that, I feel just the same
Well, this was relaxing. Mr Rogers neighborhood type music and seeing this amazing timepiece restoration was great.
Right??? That was all I could think of while I was watching this!! 😂
This is a remarkable lesson in the watch repair/manufacturing profession, it’s absolutely FANTASTIC. As an Omega owner, I am in awe of the skill and professionalism displayed .
Thanks for sharing it with us and continued success..if I was thirty years younger, I would look for a job with you, that I am sure about.
Stay safe.. ☘️
My all-time favourite watch. A beautiful restoration. It would be so lovely if the moon landings were actually real.
Absolutely gobsmacked. Already a beauty of engineering within and brought out to the fore. Great job by the team!
I'm just amazed of how many pieces are coming out of this watch
The chronograph is an incredible work of art. It’s also why the luxury brand chronographs like this one command the high end price. Look at any non-luxury chronograph with a manual or automatic movement. They’re thick as hell. The luxury brands like omega figured out how to keep these incredibly complicated movements thin and compact - which is why I think they’re truly the most incredible value you could purchase for the money
It's the beauty of the mechanical wachtes.
The design and mechanical complexity of this watch is astonishing.
In 1969 I was one of those millions who watched a blurry Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon.
I was 11 years old at the time. The video of the following landings was much better.
Tremendous craftsmanship and video quality! Thanks for sharing!
GREAT JOB MASTER. AWSOME WORK.
That was just beautiful to watch, the restored condition was epic, that is what pride looks like.
Okay, now I know where to take mine for service if the need arises. Outstanding work!😎👍
After watching this restoration, I now have a greater appreciation for my Speedmaster. Don't think mine is a '69 because I bought it in about 1980. Had my crystal polished out and it looks like new. Glad I have one. It's a gem! Thank you for your very interesting video.
Beautiful work !
Mr Hacko Congratulations on a great video i am sure your client was over the moon with the finished product
@25:20 it looks like he even aligned the omega symbol on the crystal straight up. It doesn't come like that a lot of times NIB. Great work
Never judge a book by it's cover applies here. The outside was rough but that movement was in great shape! Very nice work on a great piece of history.
Brett DiMichele Studios you think that outside is rough? You should see one my grandad found in a lake. Outside was and still is rough. But the movement is in remarkable condition.
@@ThePursuitofHappiness1988 it was rough but it wasn't that rough! :) very awesome it came out of a lake and the inside was still good and sealed!
Brett DiMichele Studios yes we were very fortunate! There’s a video I took showing the watch and the first opening of the movement here on my channel.
@@ThePursuitofHappiness1988 awesome I will check it out!
Brett DiMichele Studios I’d be honored if you would!
Thanks for sharing. I got an Omega Speedmaster for my 65th birthday and your video gave an excellent insight in this magnificent watch (and yes: I have a very lovely wife)...
Fully restored, including crystal. Not swapped out for new parts. Kudos
This 861 is a personal grail of mine. I'll get one, I'm patient.
My father has one of this exact model 145022-69 with the DON mark on the Tachymètre. Going strong until this day, purchased in 1971.
Wow...
Nice Job and nice Watch.
Both Moon mission and the watch itself marks some great moments of the power of men on history. Well done mister,well done. 🥂To us, HUMAN.
New restoration video just uploaded: vintage Breitling chronograph: ua-cam.com/video/zD3ZuTp8PcA/v-deo.html
Master Watchmaker is that the original dial? I had a pre nasa speed master professional (no first watch on the moon engraving on the back) , and it had a gold applied omega sign on the dial, not a painted one. Just wondering........
Great video thanks :-)
Where have you learned to be amazing watch repairer like you
and how do you remember all those parts. I have a golden Rado diastar
Where can I find good repairer to make it clean. And how much it would cost.
Thank you Sir.
Now I understand why it's expensive to service my speedmaster. It's labor intensive. According to the manual I should be able to turn the watch hands backwards to set the time. It doesn't do anymore. Winder malfunction?
I have a Monaco 24 CALIBRE 36 watch with a broken caseback glass and scratched bezel/case.Can you please help me restore the watch?
Mesmerising, thank you for sharing this
My dream watch
I never tire of watching a master craftsmen.
Bought mine at the Aberdeen Proving Ground PX in 1970 for around $300.00. Have worn it every day since, great piece of the art.
Now that is what I call a gorgeous watch!
Rolex DAYTONA restoration video just uploaded: ua-cam.com/video/ZG_VGniV_3U/v-deo.html Thank you for watching!
Do you have an email that I can send you for repair estimate?
@@donlee9039 nick@clockmaker.com.au
At 22:00--Newtonian physics never looked so beautiful. Bravo, Maestro.
I never cease to be amazed... every time I see a watchmaker completely disassemble a watch to clean, oil and reassemble it.
How does he know in what order and where each part goes? How can he remember the order and position of each gear?
Amazing...
The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch is a spectacular piece of watch engineering.
Just like NASA's spacecraft, the best of the best.
Preice?
@@gunnarohlssob6276 I'll see you mine for $8K USD....
Great video Nick! I really love the 861 movement (and pretty much any of the Omega calibres from the 1960s) the 321 gets far too much love in my opinion! Fantastic to see such a beautiful watch ready to go on its next mission! Keep the videos coming!
owner asks how long before he gets his watch back...jeweler replies...It'll only be a tick ..Great vid...I love seeing a master at work...
That's one very accurate Speedmaster after service! Great job.
Fantastic video, probably one of the most entertaining watch restoration videos I’ve seen. Keep up the good work, looking forward to the next one 👍
This is so good - always enjoy the music you guy put to these videos too - great production! Thanks for sharing this
Splendid job. Splendid video. The Apollo Mission's info is very interesting. Finally is a beautiful watch. I love it
Streamed this on my big 55" 4K tv...pure *BLISS* ...the jazz music, the craftsmanship 👏🏻👏🏻
Wow, the moment at 20:43 you see that the man knows exactly what he's doing (in case you doubt it) ! 😳 🧐 👌
I've seen other watch restorations, but this? This seems extremely complex in comparison...how on earth do you know where everything goes??!!
Beyond just his knowledge of the components, no doubt the actual disassembly video is quite handy for the re-assembly process, played in reverse you basically have a step by step guide
One of the few repair videos (maybe the only) that I'm okay with the music.
Great video
I am not really into mechanical watches. Wear a Citizen EcoDrive and about to get an Apple Watch. But the sheer beauty and intricacy of this piece makes me want one like crazy.
My 'ultimate' watch!
Good heavens. Did it need much regulation after re-assembly or was it that close right out of the gate? Lovely watch, that. Many thanks.
Hi Randy - as you know, cal 861 is a very robust mechanism with high grade, beautifully finished escapement. Assuming it was treated well and with respect in the past and no water damage, post service regulation is always straight forward process. In other words, 861 responds well to 'watchmaking fundamentals' : replace worn out parts, minimise friction (clean and lubricate), ensure sufficient power to oscillator (balance wheel) and then adjust the oscillator's parameters. Watchmakers love 861 because it always 'behaves as it should' . Thank you for watching.
amazing work..
Once you know what your doing it looks easy .....but thats probably taken Nick 45 years or so, to do that...Hats off to you Mr Hacko
An excellent chronograph adorned with a nice historical sgnificance, and nicely done Aussie video. Two well-intended questions for the horologist. Why didn't you replace the mainspring? In a rather battered watch, and of this value, this is a no brainer. Unless you did and didn't mention it. Also, why didn't you remove the acrylic crystal, properly clean and polish the case, and then install a new one? Is the owner attached to the original acrylic crystal? If he was, he wouldn't ask you to polish the case, I assume. Best regards.
The mainspring has been replaced, 11:06 this is a standard procedure on all modern watches. Re crystal replacement: no crack - no replacement. A light polish is all it takes to restore it to 'as new' condition. If this was a later model then I would recommend case polish, however, for earlier models I tend to leave them 'as is'. I don't replace crown and pushers either. except when absolutely necessary. Some owners specifically request complete polishing and while I would disagree, I let them have the final say. Check this one out: 1969 completely buggered: nickhacko.blogspot.com/2019/05/remember-welders-watch.html Thanks for watching, more restoration videos soon to be uploaded!
Master Watchmaker Wow! The welder’s watch restoration! Impressive.
Master Watchmaker Great video, but not as good as the music! Interesting question, excellent response! This video can’t get any better. Fun facts included. it’s my vid of the week nomination on wats app. 👏
Almost relaxing :) Shaky camera making me feel a bit woozy. Fascinating nonetheless.
Both your work and the watch are pieces of art, what a great job 👏
Great Video Nick!!!! I love it.
Imagine Aldrin's stolen Moonwatch popping up on Ebay.
Buzz won't sell his own watch!😆🤑
@@martin.B777 exactly
I think it will show up in some of his closets after his death, just like the Apollo artifacts found in Neil Armstrong's closet after he passed away. Fair enough, if you ask me. The amount of preparation, the load of work and training that these guys had to go through, the extremely high risk they took, to serve their country and secure their predominancy in the skies can never be paid enough by their salaries, for how high they must have been. In comparison to that, keeping some small objects for themselves I find it to be perfectly appropriate and well deserved. No dishonor in that. After all they will be returned to NASA and eventually they will end up in some museum anyway.
I'm loving this music. Anyone know what it is?
00:27 Lights ahead - Hara Noda
8:06 Bob - Hara Noda
11:29 Under a smiling moon - Peter Sandberg
15:51 As soon as you entered - Golden Age Radio
19:57 Round about Robin - Jerry McHoy
22:42 The prophecy - Dream cave
@@MasterWatchmaker Well that's a better reply than I deserve. Now I have lots of new music to explore on vacation. Thanks for the reply and for the great content
Wow! I can believe how good that Hesalite crystal looks! Thanks for posting.
Looks amazing! Great work! That movement is so beautiful.
0 seconds deviation is absolutely amazing! When I bought my Speedmaster new in 2001 it kept making about +15 seconds per day out of the box. I demanded that it be calibrated by Omega, which they obliged, quite grudgingly by the way. (they said it was "admissible"!) Afterwards it made about +3 or 4, but in four or five months had degraded again to a peak of about +10. Its lackluster accuracy always disapointed me greatly. I had it cleaned twice. I have cheap mechanical Seikos which do way better and weren't even calibrated or cleaned ever!
My experience with expensive Swiss mechanical watches is that their accuracy severely degrades some four or five years after purchase, while affordable Japanese mechanical watches do keep the same precision some ten years and beyond after entering service. Someone tell me why.
15 seconds + per day from new is simply not acceptable. My 95 “reduced” Speedmaster now gains about 5-6 per day after 6 years of ownership and no service by me. I was told it was fully serviced when I bought it but no proof. Mechanical watches will never be perfectly accurate and, whilst it is frustrating, I guess we have to live with that trait. I wear quartz for everyday use and now use the “Speedy” for special occasions.
Omega are good at taking your money. My Speedmaster came back after an Omega service 15 seconds fast every day. I now have a local watch repair who restores vintage watches and he serviced it to 0 -3 seconds.
Who, in your opinion, has the best quality movements? Rolex ? Omega ? Breitling ? Patek Phillipe ?
Breitling is rubbish, so is the Rolex. Both have to be practical rebuilt every time serviced. Old Omega based on Lemania are much more reliable, as well as 5xx and 6xx calibres from 1960s. Patek is over rated. If you want a quality movement look at JLC or Lange.
@@MasterWatchmaker Indeed, I believe JLC to be highly underrated but produces som nice watches and movements. Perhaps not as beautiful as the Lange ones but then the prices are more reasonable for JLC watches. As an amateur watch tinkerer I must say that it is a pleasure working with those old Omega watch movemen. They're just beautiful and you can feel the quality in each and every detail.
@@MasterWatchmaker how would you rate Grand Seiko Spring drive, hi beat and automatic movements? What about seiko 5 and orient movements of today? Really curious!
A. Lange & Sohne watches are masterpiece
I dream of Omega or Rolex... now I am wearing Casio
One of the best watch restorations I have watched, plus fantastic jazz
Absolutely wonderful - To observe such skill. And the timegrapher results at 25:00 in - are perfect. Sir, I salute you for dedicating so much time to learning your craft.
The delicacy and precision of the components is incredible. Great video.