SALT & SODA: The Best Way To Clean Vintage Watches?
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- Опубліковано 4 тра 2022
- I broke the mainspring so I’ll show you how to repair a mainspring without having to order a new one. I’ll also show you how to remove the tarnish from a gold plated silver bracelet with a few household products, with damaging the gold plated finish. This thin manual wind omega caliber 620 also gets a clean and re-lubrication.
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Your 'bogie' in the reflection of the cleaning machine had me in stiches, Joe...... You're a special Guy with a special family. Thanks for sharing your skills, knowledge, sense of humour and family with us 👍👍✊✌
Don't you mean boogie? Bogie has a VERY different meaning 🤣
Lol, you mean my uncontrollable body movements?
@@Miss_Toots Yeah Derek and Clive world records.
@@NekkidWatchmaker Didn't look so uncontrolled - might come from the weird way it mirrors though 😁
@Robin Jones Bogie talk is making me feel a bit bilious!
My hobby is watching you restore watches and interact with Trouble. It's a massively enjoyable experience.
Blessings on you and yours!
Thank you 🙏
@@NekkidWatchmaker love your sense humor most of all joe, makes my day. love to you and your wonderful family. gary ontario canada.
The macro lens adds so much to your videos Joe, I give it 5 stars. The watch is simple, yet elegant. Peace be with you Joe and your family.
Thank you 🙏
The Macro may be a pain, but I've never seen such beauty up close as that movement when reassembling it. Thank you for sharing that. Beautiful restoration as usual.
I agree - the shots are great. Wristwatch Revival also has some high quality imagery filmed during restoration of the timepieces on his channel.
Always exciting to see that you have a new video out. Your comforting voice, sense of humor and loving interaction with your children balanced with the delicate handling of tiny mechanical marvels is amazing.
Thank you 🙏
Always a pleasure to watch you transform these timepieces with your incredible hands. The real jewel is your clever wit and dialogue which never fails to spring into action. The cogs of your mind are always turning with ways to entertain and inform us. We never see your face as time goes by , instead we are left to create our own impression through the cheeky glimpses we catch in the polished pieces.
Hehe I need to be more careful with those polished parts lol
Getting told off, and taking it positively. Humility never fails. All the best to you!
I don't really believe that it's being "told off," it's forceful constructive criticism and it's worth listening to. Everyone wants to do the best job that they can do but over time, we all get into Bad Habits and Cut Corners. This is alright if we still are achieving the best job that we can do..... but when our work suffers and we carry on with the Bad Habits, we need pointing in the right direction and told how and why we are making a mistake. Accepting that constructive criticism, Accepting that we aren't doing the best job that we can do and accepting the fact that in every aspect of our lives, there's always something to learn and there's always someone better than us.... That's the humility!
@@joseywales3789 his watch, his choice. But if it’s a customer’s watch then he should endeavour to do the quality he’s charging for or offering as a gift. (In any case good habits are good, and truth is always best).
@@joseywales3789 I do agree with you. I don't think he was being "told off." I just repeated his words. In any case, I think it was a genuine positive concern coming from one watch enthusiast to another, and meant to be entirely constructive. Although there are those who, filled with pride, can't accept even the most constructive of criticisms. Even the best can indeed learn new things.
As someone who can just about be trusted to wind a watch and change a strap I am always spellbound by our Nekkid friend’s skill, his willingness to take on constructive criticism says so much about his dedication and lack of ego.
These videos are such a lovely change from my usual entertainment of old machinery restoration, which often consists of blokes bashing the crap out of old rusty iron with big hammers and gas torches. It's nice to know that not all problems are solved with a big hammer.
It breaks my heart to think of how many beautiful watch movements like this one have been chucked, destroyed, biffed and forgotten when all they need is a bit of care and some expertise. This was another wonderful adventure and bittersweet too.
I had a head injury nine months ago, But watching your work and how calm you are has done wonders for me, From all of us here in California we say thank you.
Can we take a moment to admire what a cracking colour and texture the mechanism body is? Another watch that deserves a glass back!
Yes, so much beauty hidden to the wearer. Do we know what the plating is to get that beautiful rose gold?
I just LOVE LOVE LOVE watching you refurbish old, broken, dirty watches! You have a great talent and skill!
Thanks for showing your 'youtubers' how you do it!
Thank you 🙏
What a delightful renewal!! I hope the accountant appreciates you masterful efforts. Blessings to you and the family.
What a great restoration of a lovely piece. Bracelet turned out really well as did the whole watch. Macro shots were great..and talking about up close.. WOW.
Thank you Thomas
New camera , Cool AF. Same old kid. Endlessly charming.
There should be a You Tube award for horology. Call it The Ticky. And the winner is...Nekkid!!!!
My God.. give this man the Oscar for Cinematography.
The biggest thrill for me, is to wonder how you remember where every last screw goes where!! Totally brilliant. 😻👍
I liked it before and I like it again. 👍
Lol thanks mate
The definition of a good father is how well you interact and teach the ways of world to your children. You’re a natural! Loved the video, learned a lot and the watch turned out great.
That watch has more gems than I think I have ever seen in a watch repair/cleaning/updating video. The inside colors and gems in this watch is more beautiful than the outside.
Love your videos, So many watch restoration videos are so painful to watch in there entirety! But your affable, non judgmental demeanour with the correct amount of vocabulary is so easy to watch. But adding your playfulness to the mix is genius and very refreshing... Keep up the excellent work and best wishes to you & your family.....
Thank you 🙏
Sir, your videos do wonders for my "unwinding" at the end of a stressful day.
Love it.
Thank you again for entertaining and making me a little bit wiser, the Guinness dance is a memory . As for santa,s little helper he deserve a crack at a watch love his enthusiasm for learning and wanting to emulate his talented teacher . Start him young !
You never fail to make me laugh at least once during one of your videos. LOL
Thank you Sir! I honestly hope for a new video from you every day I turn on the tube… When a new one hits, I wait till I am done for the evening so I can sit and relish it completely. You make the whole process look rather easy but that is just your great skill shining though.
Thanks emmett
You and me both!
“Political and financial sanctions”! We watch your channel not only for your detailed and artful watchmaking skills, but your hilarious dialogue just as much.
That new macro lens has paid off in innumerable ways! Priceless.
Thank you for sharing your positive philosophy as well.
Thank you 🙏
I always love the brief trouble interruptions. You can tell how good of a dad you are in the brief interactions, and your kind patient demeanor with him ❤
Was peeved when the first video was pulled, but you've done an excellent job fixing the error. Great work and love "Trouble's" mask (Totally fierce pirate)
Thank you 🙏
What a beautiful restoration. Great work from the little helper.
Thank you 🙏
It’s great to see someone who can repair, not just replace.
I love that you take the exact same care for each time piece no matter how much it’s worth or who it belonged to. A real master at work.
This is so relaxing to watch,excuse the pun,with that lovely voice of yours.Apart from it being an amazing therapy,i fall in love with every restoration that you have done.Just wonderful.
Thank you 🙏
Beautiful restoration. Peace and many blessings to you and your family.
Thank you 🙏
These shots are out of this world !!! This is Science Fiction .Excellent craftsmanship . Excellent Cinematography !!
Interesting and effective the idea of disassembling the different bridges of the filming with the wooden stick, so as not to scratch the original finish.....!!!!!
I appreciate your lighthearted approach to life, coupled with an understated dedication to your craft. Very nice, very inclusive, very upbeat. Thank you!
Thank you 🙏
Wonderful photography. Fascinating look at your work. And the happy face on the crystal was pretty good too.
Thanks Hans
Great video. The macros were awesome, but measuring the salt with a ruler.. priceless 😂
Lol, thanks mate
Nice to see a vintage watch tastefully restored and not just melted down and cashed in for its gold value
How does someone find a bag of watches like this! What a find
Bags of junk from pawn shops get bought and sold and passed around until someone like Joe decides to try to fix them. It's not a miracle find, it's the bread and butter of watch repairs business. D'UH
First blue goo shot I've been able to watch with my 'accountant' still in the room! 😂 Thanks for the cleaning tip using bicarb and salt, quantities? Look forward to seeing more of the lucky bag being restored.
I've had, and have parkinsonism all my life, so obviously i'm not watching your video's for wanting to take up watch repair, but instead find it fascinating to see a person with super steady hands ánd a sense of humor. So thank you for another great vid!
Thank you rob
Really enjoyed the mega macro format. The movement was absolutely pristine and stunning. It deserved to be shown up close and personal. With Mother's Day coming up, I think you may have a nice gift for The Accountant to replace her Tissot.
Thanks mate
Masterful work :) Love the new razor-sharp side angle closeups. Nice lens.
Thanks Darrel. They’re a pain to film but so satisfying to watch
Thank you for doing the micro shots and for getting watches that need TLC 🙏
Your videos are always so up lifting never boring. The interaction with your little one is amusing and reminds me of the times we had with are grandchildren. thank you for the memories.
Thank you 🙏
as usual you made a beautiful job: this is the reason I call you MAESTRO ‘cause you repair instead to change!
You’re little princess is really nice indeed…thanks for all
Another great video, fantastic to watch, entertaining, relaxing and educational all at the same time.
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Hey there Joe,
Once again a great restoration.
Those macro shots were amazing.
Thanks very much for sharing.
Thank you Rory
Your macro views are fabulous!! You’re not overdoing it with the macro shots. For the first time since I started watching a lot of these videos, I can actually see how the gears work together. Thank you.
Fresh back from his World singing tour with Taylor Swift, the veteran watch wrangler demonstrates how to use the Accountants macro lens to break *and* repair a mainspring! How about that folks? Two for the price of one! It's a deal, it's a steal, it's the sale of the... Aided by Trouble, cunningly disguised as a Pirate Fox (if you look carefully at 14:38 you can just make him out) a 60 year old watch is restored to it's former glory, minus the cashmere jumper of course.
I've no idea how much aggro that macro lens is, but I think I speak for most people here, it is worth every penny. Would like to see it continue.
5:00 to avoid scratches, please only use tools made of snow.
Cotton tools, cotton!!
@@jeffnewbill5599 snow has a smaller carbon footprint. You just gotta work fast!
Great vid again, v enjoyable to watch. How do you remember which screws came from where when re-assembling? Do they tend to follow a size/ form convention or is it trial and error which ends up on the cutting room floor 😉
With the watches I've worked on, mostly vintage American pocket watches, screws generally fit correctly only where they belong. Some of them, such as bridge screws, might be interchangeable, but others, like those holding down the setting lever or click, probably are not.
All the bridges for the most part with some exceptions here and there share the same screws. And other screws are obvious given the size/application.
It's amazing what a small gesture to the accountant offers so many new possibilities. I know you are still learning but there are already some very nice shots.
Watchfinder look out. Joe has taken his first step into macro watch shots!
Another brilliant video mate, thanks!
Hmmm. Three Omega’s in a repair lot… 🤔 Better hide that receipt from the accountant 😂
Can I ask how much that bag of watches cost? They all look like really nice ones. Looking forward to seeing more of them.
I bought a square version of this for my wife with the same integrated bracelet only this one is marked with a 375 fior 9K gold. Again manual wind, and beautiful little movement.
I think I half look forward to your watch repairs and half your sweet little boy coming in and out of frame. Close up shots were worth the extra trouble. So helpful to all of us just starting out on our own watch repair journeys..
Awesome! You got a few Omega's. I do love those vintage types. See you got a tissot, got the T-classic myself and sadly it is not real gold but got it new way WAY under price! Thank you eBay! I was thinking you had a couple of Omega there. Maurice Lacroix, I knew that one was a gem, well to me anyway.. I knew I would be jealous. I would like to ask, what was the 80's 90's looking round, black face watch with the gold? No numbers just the hour and minute hand. Anyway you look like you got a winner there. For the record, I hate gold plating, in fact I just had to order more solution. I am trying to steer away from plating altogether! OMG the inside surprised the heck out of me! When I saw all that fuzz and hair wrapped around the crown stem I started to gag, then you pull it out of the case, flip it over and like I said, surprised the heck out of me. I cannot remember any used or old watch that looked that good with maybe the exception of my railway Rockford pocket watch. Can't wait to see what you do to that fine lady.. Let me know if you want a 20lb bag of more old vintage gals.. The really really small ones I will have to sell as is. I already got most of them cleaned and running great again.. BTW so many watch brands out there it's not even funny! Anyone ever hear of a Sears watch? Mind you it was made by Sears and even though it is a mechanical manual. Still looks pretty cheap, like it was made at Sears lol. Its nice and clean, runs great now, even took out the scratched up plastic lens out and replaced it with a cheaper crystal. Cheaper as in I didn't hardly pay anything for the who lot of many different sizes from a pawn and jewelry shop that I do a lot of watch repairs and some clock repairs for. They don't like to take clocks unless they know its one I am looking out for. Mainly its Rolex's Rolex's and a pocket watch here or there, then more Rolex's! Honestly I am NOT a Rolex fan. I do like the more rare ones with the leather or gator straps and like mine that has an actual pearl face with platinum case.. I only wore it three times in my life. Wonder if I will ever get to wear my Breitling.. Good luck Mr. Watchmaker! Look forward to seeing what you do as always..
Thank you 🙏. Most Department stores do usually have a small “impulse buy” selection of cheap watches with their own brand and logo
As usual you repair instead to change, the easiest way to do the watchmaker!
I appreciated a lot you follow the suggestion to use a small wood instead the tweezer to jump ot the bridges!
Anothe one could be to use a brass or plastic arms tweezer too…Great Maestro indeed
Your videos are so calming...and you don't take yourself seriously. Just a big kid at heart. Need more people like you in the world.
Thanks for sharing :)
I worked as an accountant for many years but never got such a beautiful wristwatch. Your accountant must be very happy with you. 👍
Thanks for your wishes. Very interesting and skillful repair of the watch winding. I really liked the technique you used to grease the different parts of the watch. A thousand blessings...!!!!
I have no ambition to do anything remotely close to what I see you do..I watch bc I love Tedious and Meticulous wrk. And you have the best sense of humor. I also love that you’re a family man and that you love with a good heart. Be well and stay safe. god bless you 🇺🇸❤️
It’s a lot of fun to watch your videos. You do a lot of good in this little world that you influence. Thanks. I’m a yank, but I lived in Birmingham for a while in the early eighties as a missionary. Ta ra duck.
Cue fifes and drums. This project deserves a good beating. March on!
Have to send you another comment as I see your post yesterday suddenly disappeared from UA-cam.
With all the bad things that are going on in this world at the moment it’s a real comfort to be able to sit down and watch (no pun intended) a truly interesting and absorbing video. I’m impressed by the quality, content and humour you put into your content. The shadow dancing in the background was hilarious as was your little lad’s mask! I hope your accountant sees the results of what you spend the pennies on because the results are top quality. Definitely one of my favourite 🤩 UA-cam videos. Take care and keep on bringing some joy into this world.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Paul
Nice to see that salt and baking soda are good for something! Glad to see Trouble was helping... :-)
Nice to hear a fellow Brummie , More entertaining than Most watch repair video and the "asides" with trouble are a delight.
really enjoyable....missed your videos for some weeks, good to see you are back again. Great work on the main spring
Thank you 🙏
The macro shots are just amazing, they just don't do the scale any justice.👍
Wonderful, the macro has taken your amazing skills to another level. Many thanks from Crete Greece 😎🇬🇷
you have me enthralled, I am binge watching all of your videos! As has been said, I found your reflection dancing so funny, please keep up the commentary, not much makes me smile these days, but you do! 🙂
Love the "Safety Dance" moments. Your work is stunning, I had all but stopped wearing a watch any more you reminded me how much af a piece of art they can be, thank you. I also would like to express my delight at the chirps and little voice that sometimes accompany you. I hope you receive all the peace and kindness you wish for others, the humor is enjoyed as well. 😊 from Canada
Omega has some of the most beautiful vintage movements...
Those cal 620's are my fave movement to work on, so easy and simple, I currently have one watch in my permanent collection with one, (my PFP) and 2 in my workshop.
Another lovely vid. Puts me in the right frame of mind to go about my day. In Sri Lanka for the next 7 months so your vids are a very welcome slice of happiness from home. God Bless you and your Family. Peace ✌️
. Omega Caliber 620 - seria numebrs, 23.287.122 - year of manufacture 1965.... Omega caliber 620 - remarks 1960-1973, wonderful watch. Thank you.
I always learned that the recipe for tarnish removal uses washing soda (sodium carbonate) and not baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). But no salt was required. Never tried your approach but the washing soda works very well. Really enjoy your excellent videos
Can knit a whole jumper - I lost it, laughed five full minutes. You are a blessing, friend.
Another nice and appreciate restoration ! I learn some trick each time we have a new Nekkid video and for sure I’ll become better as you somewhere in the future !! You can call this video “The macro experience” and for sure you got it !! A lot of nice shot, my preference go to the alien macro shot 😄👌✨. Thanks again for sharing and have me nice morning moments !!
Thank you 🙏
In fairness, it's not the usual bag of junk bought for a song, but a collection of luxury brands with dials in excellent vintage condition. Quite the find !
Thanks.
Thank you so much for the wonderful video. It was a great pleasure to watch the oiling process so up close and personal. I will admit though when the alien showed up I dove behind my easy chair then peeked over when trouble sounded the all clear 😊
Lol
As for the aluminium/aluminum debate- years back there were two Formula 1 drivers that a British announcer had trouble with. Their last names were Massa and Nasr. The British folks add an "r" to the end of many words ending with a vowel. So the British announcer said "Masser" and "Nasser", and even he admitted that the British pronunciation was a problem...
Just in time for Mother’s Day…. Well done. A lovely watch.
Hello there. I watched yesterday and tried to comment, but your video had been converted to 'private', so here I am today to give you another like and tell you that you did a grand job, but I'm not sure you could have managed without Trouble. You brought the watch back to life. I enjoyed watching you work no end and thank you for uploading. Tara a bit.
Thank you 🙏
Love the macro shots! Had to laugh at myself a couple times when I found I was tensing up and holding my breath as things got moved into place.
My now most favourite UA-cam channel! You sir are... enjoyable funny! Thank you for sharing!
Wow.... 1900 likes (plus me!) and 0 dislikes. ZERO! This is a UA-cam first. I've been waiting and searching high & low for the UA-cam vid with over 1000 likes, but *ALSO* with the highest likes to dislikes ratio on UA-cam since 2005 when UA-cam first started - and here it is. Congratulations, Nekkid Watchmaker!
that's a brilliant video. the humour and normal language are excellent. and your skills with the refurbishment. I've loved watching this, and as well as learning, it made me laugh. top work !!! brilliant 👏
Those macro shots are a thing of beauty. Wonderful upgrade
Came for the salt and soda, stayed for the macros and dance moves ❤
What a beautiful watch it is after your care! I would certainly treasure a watch like this.
Thank you 🙏
Wow! Your nails have never looked better. The watch was pretty cool as well.
What a beautiful watch and strap. Together they look so bling bling blingo! Thanks for that journey.
As usual, I find your videos strangely hypnotic. Love your easy, laid back narration. The macro looked great. Peace.
Good to know the aluminum and baking soda trick works! I've heard it but never tried
FANTASTIC Macro work… what a minuscule movement… Brilliant as usual.
Thank you 🙏
now who would turn down a gold omega? surely no one i know! beautifuly done!