Restoration of a Cave Divers Seiko Watch - Rusty 1980s Seiko Slim Turtle 6309-7290

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  • @sirmoumou4937
    @sirmoumou4937 Рік тому +314

    this is an resurrection operation not a restoration not a rescue bravo

    • @MtZion-fl7gp
      @MtZion-fl7gp Рік тому +2

      I think you understood what he was doing.. understanding is more effective, that kind of comment is very old in all kinds of such views

    • @GuitarGuy650
      @GuitarGuy650 Рік тому +5

      ​@@MtZion-fl7gp...what? 😂

    • @oliverprstholm8716
      @oliverprstholm8716 Рік тому +4

      This guy is not a Watchmaker, hes a necromancer

    • @DuyThienNguyen-p1i
      @DuyThienNguyen-p1i 2 місяці тому +1

      ok ok

  • @adityasundar324
    @adityasundar324 Рік тому +24

    I never have the patience to watch a 20+ minute watch restoration video, but man oh man! I was glued onto the screen for the entire 21 minutes and it was worth every second!

  • @kennethjanczak4900
    @kennethjanczak4900 Рік тому +4

    My daughter...... Naomi 4 years old, loves your vids, but is SO IMPRESSED with your time machine..... So we started building oure oure own timemachine....
    Then naomi can travel back and forward in time, and give good rewievs on candies and toys to come.... And aleart dad on future tools that will come out on the market..
    Thanks for taking the time to make the video and share it..

  • @predragjo5977
    @predragjo5977 Рік тому +12

    This guys right there is the reason I love automatic watches. :) This completely destroyed watch was restored to its full glory with only new dial, hands and bezel insert.

  • @Robert-vw3od
    @Robert-vw3od Рік тому +32

    Watching this again and it’s even better second time around, lot of people who are very good at watch restoration would not have bothered with that sekio in that state, your presentation the engineering the care and effort in bringing it back to life is an absolute joy to behold. whoever owns that watch now will be as proud of owning it because you restored it as any Rolex owner could ever be on the day they walked out of the shop.

    • @somebodyx
      @somebodyx 18 днів тому

      Makes sense to bother if it produces a popular video

  • @JamieBainbridge
    @JamieBainbridge Рік тому +26

    Speaks volumes to the quality of the parts. 35 years old and drenched in seawater. Still keeps time perfectly.

  • @MrHardhatharry
    @MrHardhatharry Рік тому +290

    BRAVO! I believe this may be the best restoration yet. Your skills are amazing.

    • @RadekW-
      @RadekW- Рік тому +5

      Skills of course. But the most importand are many, many machines and tools. In total, very expesnsive. A single ELMA poler machine is so expensive .

    • @The_Beast_666
      @The_Beast_666 Рік тому

      @@RadekW-You mean like a 1000 bucks?

    • @philipbrailey
      @philipbrailey 11 місяців тому

      It’s amazing how the face changes so well.

  • @gstyle5482
    @gstyle5482 Рік тому +4

    This is a true testament to, a craftsman with the correct knowledge and tools, equals a job well done. Amazing! Great video.

  • @rodvickery9169
    @rodvickery9169 Рік тому +6

    One of the most impresive watch restorations I've seen. This Seiko was destroyed.

  • @danspencer4235
    @danspencer4235 Рік тому +11

    Most satisfying spring bar removal I have ever seen.

  • @Georgealex77
    @Georgealex77 Рік тому +4

    This is why I love watches so much. Years under dirt and it can still be restored but the most fascinating aspect of it is that it holds so much value with its longevity and history behind it, one of the few items that can last you a lifetime in this world, invest in a good one and you will never lose.

  • @timhuang9430
    @timhuang9430 Рік тому +13

    Seiko Co. should buy this restored watch and your video so to place them in her historical timepieces museum

    • @hopiamongo8119
      @hopiamongo8119 2 дні тому

      Why would Seiko buy it back when it has fake dial, hands, chapter ring and bezel insert?

  • @Howisthatright
    @Howisthatright Рік тому +27

    Friday afternoon, work got me stressed out my box! 20 mins watching your video and I'm nice and relaxed again. You never cease to amaze me with these restorations. That was incredible how you pretty much brought that watch back from the grave. Please keep doing what you are doing, these videos are amazing and whilst I'd never manage to replicate what you do, you are very inspiring. Thank you!!

  • @donparker1823
    @donparker1823 6 місяців тому +2

    These old mechanical watches are magnificently complex. I don't know anything about watch making but these video's are nearly hypnotic to me. And the specialised tooling... Whooo weee especially the time machine :)

  • @dahveed284
    @dahveed284 3 місяці тому +52

    This is what happens when you dive to 151 meters with a watch only approved for 150 meters.

    • @vanwilder1101
      @vanwilder1101 Місяць тому +2

      Nobody is diving 150m lol

    • @K0MBIAN
      @K0MBIAN Місяць тому

      ​@@vanwilder1101It's a joke "LOL"

    • @Diego-e9z8r
      @Diego-e9z8r 9 днів тому +1

      150 M es un código no es la profundidad que soporta

  • @ruzvild81
    @ruzvild81 11 місяців тому +8

    It’s gift from heaven, that people like you exist 😊

  • @Vernomeno
    @Vernomeno Рік тому +34

    I love the Seiko divers, especially the 6309 and 7002! The movement here didn't look as bad as I thought it would.
    Great work as always!

  • @andrewmurton8379
    @andrewmurton8379 Рік тому +7

    A great watch with such a wonderful personal history restored to perfection and ready to have many more years of use, who doesn’t love the SKX.

  • @conscience-commenter
    @conscience-commenter Рік тому +1

    Clearly a breach of water seal causing the rusting of the hands and other issues . That was one well used dive watch . Fantastic job .

  • @1SaG
    @1SaG Рік тому +68

    He really wasn't kidding when he put the term "Dead" into his channel title. I mean ... that poor old Seiko looked like it was way beyond saving. Awesome work!

  • @s.powell335
    @s.powell335 Рік тому +6

    You are truly amazing at your craft! Great job bring that watch back to life. A true pleasure to observe you at work.

  • @jeffreyalbarandorivera9750
    @jeffreyalbarandorivera9750 Рік тому +11

    So far this is the best restoration of seiko slim case turtle 6309 divers. Case buffed but not excessive..the buffing procedure is at it's best revealing the hair line and shiny parts as it should..THE BEST.

  • @fockerykena4714
    @fockerykena4714 Рік тому +1

    Alter Schwede, wäre so froh jemand bekäme meine 6309 wieder hin und dann sehe ich das... Unfassbar! Toll inszeniert und keine Minute Zuviel.

  • @humanbeing1675
    @humanbeing1675 Рік тому +8

    Tolle Arbeit. Wie immer.
    Macht es immer noch interessanter, wenn es eine Hintergrundgeschichte dazu gibt.

  • @stephenhorsley668
    @stephenhorsley668 Рік тому

    I bet the first thing the owner said was, "Is this MY watch?!". It's absolutely incredible. Had it not been for your awesome video, it would be hard to believe it was. Wow, 10/10.

  • @hijikatasan
    @hijikatasan Рік тому +11

    old spring still hits 0s/day, crazy !

  • @spybot6697
    @spybot6697 Рік тому +129

    Absolutely amazing transformation! I bet the owner was pleased beyond belief! 👍

    • @seekinalias
      @seekinalias Рік тому +4

      Да какой владелец, никто такое уже восстанавливать не будет, слишком дорого. Более того это только для видео, так как с разбитым стеклом, при такой коррозии корпуса а подвижный маятник механизма это чудо))). И сам механизм свежий. Там бы все закисло и покрылось кораллами, как и снаружи. Так что это шоу не более

    • @GardenGuy1942
      @GardenGuy1942 Рік тому

      This video made me incredibly angry. Watches are like people, and we shouldn’t play with them when they are meant to die. This video is a disgrace to the Seiko watch brand.

    • @pofrof4910
      @pofrof4910 Рік тому

      @@GardenGuy1942

    • @willemp6432
      @willemp6432 Рік тому +1

      My best friend has one of those. He has so much money and can buy any thing he wants but he loves that watch and it`s the only one he wears. I can understand that. Oh, by the way. we are not young anymore. Great job.

    • @Mighty-Man
      @Mighty-Man Рік тому

      ​@@seekinaliasрусский, брысь под шконку. Вы до сих пор гордитесь выдуманным мастером Левшой, который подковал механическую блоху.
      Но даже в вашей сказке описано, что блоха могла танцевать. А после того, как Левша сунул к ней свои кривые руки, она танцевать перестала.
      Левша сломал уникальную чужую вещь ради понтов.
      Потому что русские - всегда криворукие ...

  • @andersonstmoficial6431
    @andersonstmoficial6431 Рік тому +1

    No lost cause with this guy, brilliantly well done sir!

  • @AntonioMartinez-tt7ud
    @AntonioMartinez-tt7ud Рік тому +78

    Your restorations are amazing!!!!. Those watches are death, but you can return them to the life!!!!. Thank you for making this videos. I enjoy them a lot. 👍👍👍

  • @ToxicMasculinity-t5q
    @ToxicMasculinity-t5q Рік тому +54

    The discipline, precision and attention to detail you display with every restoration is a joy to behold. 🖤

  • @Alex-px2mb
    @Alex-px2mb Рік тому +1

    Truly a labor of love. That watch would have been thrown away by so many people and the results are amazing.

  • @eddiejones.redvees
    @eddiejones.redvees Рік тому +4

    You can see the passion that you put into your work bringing back great watch’s back to life

  • @monbriones4455
    @monbriones4455 28 днів тому +1

    I've seen many videos restoration, but this was the best! Master of restoration.

  • @_guillermo
    @_guillermo Рік тому +29

    Would’ve been cool if you kept the same dial and/or hands to keep the character of its previous life

    • @hopiamongo8119
      @hopiamongo8119 2 дні тому

      Would've also kept a higher value if those parts were just cleaned and relumed instead of the new fake parts.

  • @javierlopezruiz7300
    @javierlopezruiz7300 Рік тому +1

    The fact that a man can be so skilled to restore a pretty much dead watch just blows my mind

  • @pradityapraditya5987
    @pradityapraditya5987 Рік тому +3

    That is how you rebuild a fossil ... An expert with his gadget and colorful socks 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @TheRandallraplee
    @TheRandallraplee 5 місяців тому

    Your occupation is mind blowing and your skill level is incredible! Thank you! Craftsmanship is not dead!

  • @Emmepi37
    @Emmepi37 Рік тому +28

    The Flux Capacitor always kills me.🤣🤣🤣

  • @bizjetfixr8352
    @bizjetfixr8352 Рік тому +1

    It's not only the restoration. It's the owners loyalty to a piece of equipment that has put in 30-40 years of service and stories.

  • @JD68
    @JD68 Рік тому +9

    Unbelievable! I know, this is only your "Hobby". You are not a Professional. You are Better, you are an Artist, a Magician. Unbelievable!😮👍

  • @fulvioplatania3091
    @fulvioplatania3091 Рік тому +1

    great geat job as usual, with a special care about the tools to avoid any kind of adage to the movement…the most watchmaker I saw onto the web

  • @xianreiss
    @xianreiss 3 місяці тому +3

    The bringing back to life of this watch is phenomenal. The meticulousness and patience you posses to repair this watch and others is so admirable. Did you really clean the hands and face or were they replaced? Thank you for your relaxing to watch video.

  • @c.r.chandler5905
    @c.r.chandler5905 Рік тому +1

    Pardon the pun that you brought that watch back from the deep depths of the abyss. Incredible work, I'm sure the owner was pleased.

  • @F3tz1
    @F3tz1 Рік тому +12

    Gestern noch ein altes Video geschaut und mich gefragt: wann kommt endlich mal ein neues? Vielen lieben Dank für das Erhören meiner Gedanken 😘 Und wie immer: super Arbeite, bitte weiter so 😁

  • @suenichols7047
    @suenichols7047 Рік тому +2

    Always watching for the socks. 😊 Mesmerizing watch restoration.

  • @Outofthisworldxx
    @Outofthisworldxx Рік тому +3

    Both are same legendary
    The watch and the restorator!!

  • @daddyfrost42
    @daddyfrost42 Рік тому +1

    Your funny socks and your talent are the best part of your videos!

  • @dost328
    @dost328 Рік тому +3

    Well used well served watch.
    Seen it all...
    I wouldn't wear it while diving after this masterful restoration. ❤
    But that's me 😊

  • @bjw4859
    @bjw4859 Рік тому +1

    I still have to watch this with headphones on to enjoy it the most, well done.

  • @sv_sreehari
    @sv_sreehari Рік тому +10

    Your restorations are worth watching.I never did skip any part and I love to see every videos till the last second.❤

  • @manny_k2988
    @manny_k2988 9 місяців тому

    When you first showed the condition of the watch I kept saying "Why would you ever want to restore this, its impossible! Just bin it". But, you sir, have done an incredible job! This wasn't a restoration but rather a revival😆

  • @richards5593
    @richards5593 Рік тому +3

    My god, What skills do you have. Fantastic work, keep it up.

  • @josephseidel489
    @josephseidel489 Рік тому +2

    This was like watching Tiger Woods at the top of his game. Almost too brilliant to comprehend. The care, precision... simply amazing.

  • @MusicAllStar
    @MusicAllStar Рік тому +4

    I hope someone at Seiko is watching this to see what kind of craftsman restored their watch. Seiko give this perfect man a job.

  • @ross4693
    @ross4693 Рік тому +2

    Not only are you an excellent watch maker but you are a great cinematographer

  • @odiesclips7621
    @odiesclips7621 Рік тому +22

    Just fascinating!! The entire process, including the videography. Thank you for this!❤

  • @germaneiro
    @germaneiro Рік тому +1

    I've been watching your work for almost 1 year. And i don't even know how a watch works 😅. But this videos are AMAZING.

  • @KalashnikIlya
    @KalashnikIlya Рік тому +16

    Это потрясающе. Каждый раз смотрю и восторгаюсь! Это правда круто!

  • @skurge98
    @skurge98 Рік тому +2

    Would love to see a video of the owner seeing the restoration. Also, love that this watch will have a chance to go on more adventures.

  • @jatco84
    @jatco84 Рік тому +5

    Fabulous restoration of what looked like a dead and forgotten timepiece. You did a fantastic job of bringing that one back to life.
    Excellent word and superb results. Kudos once again...!

  • @Cafe-nw6ct
    @Cafe-nw6ct Рік тому +2

    We need a Red Dead Restoration in each village!! 🙂. Bravisimo!!!!

  • @josedurbano2730
    @josedurbano2730 Рік тому +5

    Honestly, this is one of your best videos. Amazing job. Beautiful watch.

  • @kc4cvh
    @kc4cvh Рік тому +1

    I'm delighted to learn that both the diver and the watch survived.

  • @Gho5tWr1ter
    @Gho5tWr1ter Рік тому +11

    Damn! It just ain’t the restoration skills I am amazed of! Great editing!!

  • @pzunino59
    @pzunino59 Рік тому +1

    more than a restoration I would call this a miracle, congratulations there are no words for a restoration of this type, you are very good and it is a pleasure to see you work.sorry for my English.

  • @davidtwliew616
    @davidtwliew616 Рік тому

    I have special top respect for the masters that knew how to repair these timepiece. The concentration and the tiny details they put into the watch is priceless. It takes years of apprentice and years of efforts to obtain such skills. But sadly they are a endangered species already. Not many youngsters are interested and have patience to learn such skills from the masters.

    • @pickleparty247
      @pickleparty247 Рік тому

      There aren't many masters around, and unfortunately mechanical timepieces are obsolete technology which have a comparatively tiny market nowadays. It's not smart to compete for a limited number of apprenticeship positions, put yourself through the program, and then go to work in an obsolete industry that is going through a temporary revival. And I'm saying this as someone who enjoys mechanical timepieces.

  • @Семён-с2п
    @Семён-с2п 28 днів тому +1

    Столько кропотливого труда! Сколько деталей, столько и операций сделать сними нужно! а это время ,труд!!! БРАВО!!!👏🏻👍👌✊☝️

  • @groove9899
    @groove9899 Рік тому +34

    Dude has a desktop flux capacitor in his basement.... I love it

  • @erichg.6235
    @erichg.6235 Рік тому +1

    Almost unbelievable what can be done with dedication, knowledge and craftsmanship.
    A surprise for me, in the old Seiko are plastic parts installed in the movement. And these can be further used after more than 40 years after cleaning.

  • @JorgeVidales-m4g
    @JorgeVidales-m4g Рік тому +3

    Huste, esta haciendo honor a los relojeros, de nuestras sociedades, antiguas

  • @loveobd628
    @loveobd628 Рік тому +2

    Wahnsinn! Es gibt wirklich kein Problem das du nicht lösen kannst. Tolle Arbeit und wieder ein super Ergebnis. Beide Daumen nach oben 👍🏻

  • @Verrucca00
    @Verrucca00 Рік тому +6

    Amazing as always, although, I skipped the time travel sequence… anyway, you’re one of my absolute favorites, because I love to see a complete, good-as-new restoration. Also, I really enjoy your vast array of tools, and your amazing socks! Thanks so much! Looking forward to the next one!

  • @Harvin87
    @Harvin87 2 місяці тому +2

    What a classic, beautiful piece.

  • @watchluver
    @watchluver Рік тому +11

    Phenomenal job as usual, but why in the world would he want all of that wonderful patina to be removed from the case and case-back? patina = memories and enjoyment IMO

    • @DekkerExpat
      @DekkerExpat Рік тому +3

      I agree, I much prefer when the old watches are just repaired so they can still show that they have lived and have history, even with a destroyed dial. Here it just looks like a new watch, I don’t see the point.

    • @julianrowland9079
      @julianrowland9079 Рік тому +2

      IMO Patina is a euphemism for ugly. Sorry its a metal case wristwatch, and the only story it told was it was absolutely buggered. Now restored to its former glory.

    • @watchluver
      @watchluver Рік тому

      @@julianrowland9079 With that logic, why bother with the restoration? Just throw it in the trash and get a brand new one.

  • @George_Borman
    @George_Borman Рік тому +1

    This is the best watch recovery channel I know!!!

  • @mrdmahesh
    @mrdmahesh Рік тому +4

    The Masterpiece Restoration from the Master!!

  • @ducatimikep
    @ducatimikep Рік тому +1

    Shocked at this restoration! Speechless!! Bravo!!

  • @pgsahlman
    @pgsahlman Рік тому +4

    I just love that time machine! Great work as usual!!!

  • @hakonreine3292
    @hakonreine3292 Рік тому +1

    Best polishing I've seen on this type of cases!

  • @memati1110
    @memati1110 Рік тому +3

    WOW this is amazing!!!
    This is one of the best restorations, if not the best!

  • @TheRolexdronechannel-z8l
    @TheRolexdronechannel-z8l 21 день тому +1

    You are amazing. Most repairers would put that watch in the bin. I fell around laughing when you were taking all the electricity from around the world to do the dial and hands 😂 amazing work, well done.

  • @nicholasdavies6264
    @nicholasdavies6264 Рік тому +4

    One word only ...... WOW !

  • @Raven1180
    @Raven1180 Рік тому

    My mind is blown. All those pieces laying there and I'm like how the heck would you know where they go. Bravo Sir.

  • @chriskeiser5809
    @chriskeiser5809 Рік тому +3

    I probably would have taken this as an opportunity to swap to an NH36 movement, but that was amazing work.

    • @mohsenmoeen5036
      @mohsenmoeen5036 Рік тому

      I would rather let this one Rest In Peace and buy a new watch. A Seiko in this condition did not worth the time and effort, unless the aim is to practice and make a video

  • @barthitman
    @barthitman Рік тому +1

    What a beauty of an end result. Love my Seiko's and would be thrilled to have that as mine

  • @nunosantos5376
    @nunosantos5376 Рік тому +4

    As always, great restoration and great editing. This is one of does where i was whising you could have kept the original dial.

  • @toddbashem1430
    @toddbashem1430 Рік тому

    Cave diving......during a hurricane, in the middle of a submarine battle, while fist fighting Chuck Norris.
    But seriously, you have the BEST watch vids on the planet. No nonsense, excellent editing, and a flux capacitor. I can comfortably delete all other watchmakers' subscriptions. Thanks for the excellence, and keep them coming!

  • @mikeschleibert8132
    @mikeschleibert8132 Рік тому +4

    Everything is perfect in your channel. Keep it up

  • @pgsahlman
    @pgsahlman Рік тому

    Not only is it pleasure to see you restore that marvelous Seiko Diver, the 60's inspired video montage in the middle of the video was awesome!

  • @pastfinderfrank
    @pastfinderfrank Рік тому +3

    Perfection as per usual. Bravo and thank you for another film!

  • @Gert_Postl
    @Gert_Postl Рік тому +1

    Also mittlerweile weiß ich nicht was mich mehr begeistert. Ihr Können , was die Uhrmacherei betrifft oder das geniale Video selbst. Ach egal, es ist in der gesamten Konzeption hervorragend. Danke für Ihre Mühe . Ich genoss es sehr . Grüße.

  • @Jorj57
    @Jorj57 Рік тому +5

    stellar restoration work as usual mate! although personally i wouldn't gonna polish, replace the dial, bezel insert, and the handsets if that watch is mine (sentimental value). but hey, at least it can be used for another diving mission again just like the ol' days 😉

  • @talldave1000
    @talldave1000 Рік тому +1

    At first look, I didn't think it could be done, but you did it! Fantastic job.

  • @vikinho62oficial
    @vikinho62oficial Рік тому +4

    Incrível,simplesmente incrível, magnífico parabéns linda recuperação do seyko

  • @alaindrolet_atlt_2019
    @alaindrolet_atlt_2019 Рік тому +2

    I love that kind of restoration, starting from the worse and reborn a real time pieces !! But without the time machine nothing can happen as well like this !! 😆
    Good work, congratulations !!

  • @jt9498
    @jt9498 Рік тому +3

    WOW! Awesome restoration! Being a scuba diver, I can appreciate the work you put into this watch and its outcome!

  • @jasontrewin123
    @jasontrewin123 Рік тому

    Absolutely mind blowing the precision/skill this video show. Not a single word is said.

  • @MiguelTorres-ci7rh
    @MiguelTorres-ci7rh Рік тому +3

    Magnifico trabajo 👏👏
    Jajaja tu gran pie excelente ayuda jaja

  • @waynejrice
    @waynejrice 6 місяців тому

    This is an epic film. Incredible work by an artist of the first order.

  • @EnglishOne1
    @EnglishOne1 Рік тому +6

    how does the time machine work? does it really change it into brand new one? I don't get it, sorry :)