Restoration of Slimey Omega - Abandoned vintage De Ville │ Nicholas Hacko Master Watchmaker
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- Опубліковано 25 лют 2021
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In 1961 Omega released a new watch mechanism: Calibre 661. By the number of components per volume, it was the smallest ever industrial manufactured automatic movement in the world. To this day, this record is still unbeaten!
The watch arrived in rather poor condition suffering both water damage,
broken escape wheel and worn out auto rotor post. Most annoyingly, it also
suffered from 'jellified' rubber casing gasket. While most vintage Omega
watches manufactured in 60s and 70s do suffer from this issue, this DeVille
was definitely the worst one I've worked on in years.
The restoration project commenced in December 2020 and was completed 3 months later, on February 26, 2021. Sourcing the original parts was a
challenge. The main goal of this restoration was to preserve as many
original parts as possible, especially the original dial and hands.
The escape wheel was re-fitted (riveted) on new a pinion. The timekeeping
result was rather pleasing with a healthy amplitude. Final touch: a
new-old-stock leather strap by Hirsch found in the junk box.
To viewers interested in total restoration cost: $460 was spent on
replacement parts and the labour cost was $1,100 (Australian dollars).
Was it worth it? This is always a question only the watch owner can answer
for him/herself. Turing a broken and discarded watch into a family heirloom
which once again keeps time is always money well spent.
My special thanks goes to Michael who spent countless hours recording and editing this video.
Nicholas Hacko,
Master Watchmaker
Sydney
www.nicholashacko.com.au/
clockmaker.com.au/
/ nicholashac. .
Music:
0:02 Lights Ahead - Hara Noda
4:02 Not That Serious - Nocturnal spirits
8:11 Greene street - Nocturnal spirits
12:55 Let's Make It Easy - Nocturnal spirits
16:34 A Figure Of Speech - Nocturnal spirits
19:55 In All Honesty I Do - Nocturnal spirits
25:25 The Thin Line - Hampus Naeselius - Розваги
From a throw away watch to a thing of beauty. Of all the watch repair channels this one has the best soundtrack
Man that music was the best - restoration poetry!
Kenny G music?
Orologowasaronkostanten
Sounded like a Charlie Brown episode aka Vince Guaraldi
UA-cam should have a button for Applause, because your craftsmanship deserves it.
I'm amazed that spare parts were still available, especially the black plastic jacket for the movement. Amazing to watch a master watchmaker resuscitating a dead watch.
The question of 'is it worth it' only arises when price gets confused with value. I never hesitate to keep my vintage omegas serviced, they will last indefinitely and accumulate immense value with each generation they pass through. Thank you Mr Hacko.
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Were are yu buy the spare parts for online
I'm an enthusiast and a collector in a preposterously modest way, but I've only recently discovered just how absorbing and therapeutic it is to watch master craftsmen doing their thing.
Beautiful job. Right to repair? Yes, yes and yes. The other reason I come to your channel, is for the jazz.
👍
Yes I'll second that!
How can anybody watch this repair and think of anything else? It is just amazing how my mind coasts watching this intricate, mechanical restoration. I have found myself holding my breath as the balance wheel is installed and “will it go?” Whew!
What a stunning timepiece.
The steadiness of your hand is remarkable. Beautiful timepiece.
The color choice on that band is just perfect. Fantastic restoration.
I know it takes quite a bit of time to make these videos, but I was a bit worried about you. So glad you are safe and still at it. Thanks for the fine video, Mr. Hacko. Well done.
It is a genuine thrill to watch a true master performing their professional craft! Your obvious competence is an example for anyone wanting to be the best!
This one had me shivering.. Restored an old Slava 5602A movement about a year ago. Had that disgusting black goo all through it. Stuck to everything. Took quite a while of delicate cleaning but the end result was worth it.
Friends watch that he bought in the old USSR back in the 80's. Hadn't run for at least 15 years and no watchmaker would touch it. Broken pivot on the 3rd wheel had me buying watches from Russia to pillage parts.
I'm only a hobbyist but love working on watches.
Again Nicholas wonderful work bringing that fine piece back to running condition and bravo for the choice of strap. perfection!
The owner must be in love with that watch. What a fab job master watchmaker
Here we can see the plastic has gotten impatient and had reverted back to its original state of crude oil if left long enough this plastic will migrate back to its home ground
Fantastic work. The jazz fits so well with these types of demonstrations 👌
Most jazz I've heard in a longtime. Results were brilliant. Do it again, please.
Wonderful piece of transformation
Will last for a very long period
Treat for the next generation from the elders
👍👍💐💐💐
Beautiful, elegant, watch, restored by a craftsman and an artist 👌
Thanks for crediting the music. Too many other channels do not do so. It's very important to respect one's craft at all times imo.
I restored an ETA 2550 based watch for my wife's mom last Christmas. The movement gave me horrible fits trying to get it back together again. I succeeded at long last through stubbornness. This movement is surely even smaller, and you make it look easy.
WOW...what a transformation.. Unbelievable how bad the condition of that piece was.. but the work you put into it and the results are Outstanding.....What a fantastic job..and outcome. Love the strap too. Kudos to you sir....
I could have watched this for hours....the magic you did on restoring this gem, and the perfect music = wow! I have never been into wearing watches, but this gem I would proudly wear. Well done Sir.
Enjoyed watching you work your magic on the Omega.
Beautiful. The rescue of Beauty is the plot on this video. Thanks... 🌹🌹🌹🌹
I like it when they dont talk. It's meant to make me sleepy. Love ur work
I love watching a craftsman do something that I wouldn't have the first idea how to approach. Such a beautiful result - thanks for sharing.
Even dirty an gunked up this is a beautiful movement. Nice work.
I've always imagined that people who do restorations must get a strong sense of satisfaction when applying their craft to a damaged and/or neglected object and bringing it back to full-functionality and it's former glory. I've watched many restoration videos of those who restore tools and other things, but I've always been in awe of those who do mechanical watch repair at this level. I've had ADD most of my life and just trying to figure out where everything is supposed to go makes my head hurt.
I like old watches because of their small size compared with today big watches. Good job !
Love the jazz soundtrack as well as the expert craftsmanship.
I am learning to become a watchmaker and your videos help me a lot.
Thank you mate, this the ultimate reward. All the very best!
I watch all your videos and you truly are a master of your craft . Fantastic work along with the awesome Jazz music it just works great. 👏👏👏👏👏 thank you for sharing your videos.
The goo “evaporating” in the solvent was sooooooo satisfying.
Though the same, and with the music the dissolved plastic in the solvent acquired a dance-like quality... ❤️
after watching so many watches brought back then to see a tiny masterpiece such as that having to have a plastic piece was both shocking and completely appropriate.
Absolutely beautiful renovation, genius 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎
It was a pleasure to watch this transformation. Well-chosen music. At the end, a spectacular effect.
A little beauty!
Satisfying service.
It never gets old when the tweezers come in to pick up the tiny part.
Like a game from hasbro, called operation.
Simply disgusting to simply gorgeous. Beautiful work!
Oh my word! That was so good to watch. What a beautiful recovery !
I’m learning a lot from watching your great videos. I’m your big fan.
Greetings from New York
LOVED THE VIDEO AND THE MUSIC REMINDED ME OF A HEROIN TRIP I SAW IN A MOVIE. GOOD TIMES!
Always a pleasure to witness your work Nicholas. I hope all is well with you and yours.
That gooey stuff, what a mess! Beautiful end result.
I find it remarkable how steady the master's hands are. Beautiful watch.
Awesome workmanship... someone will definitely wear that with panache.
Love the choice of music! 👍And big thanks for constantly reminding us of how insanely tiny the parts are by placing them on top of a one euro cent coin.
Yet again,another absolute belter of a video.It seems no matter how bad a watch is Nick can breath new life back into it. Great work guys and can't wait for the next video 👍
Pure art. Videos like these are so relaxing to watch.
At first I thought someone had tried to seal it with Tar! Awesome job and great video. It is not lost on me that the OLD Vintage watch, is just slightly older than me and you Nicholas! Time is starting to move faster!
Mr Hacko a Brilliant Restoration of a delicate piece of timework
You did well to revive that. It was a claggy mess? The end result, as always was tremendous. Great to watch. Thank you.
Stunning! A beautiful piece restored for the next generation.
Wow. I’m so impressed this was salvageable! With minimal new parts too!
Incredibly thorough and microscopic work. Not for everyone !! I loved every minute. I await more ...👁 😜
You do make this look like poetry in a watch movement, great job MW...!
Nice job...handsome vintage watch. Also like your musical choices...adds to the relaxing nature of seeing watches rebuilt...one of my pandemic discoveries as a non-watchmaker.
I just want to say that I really appreciate the detailed information, you make the other watch sites look amateur.
Beautiful job Nicholas, it's a pleasure watching you work.
Just two words.......Wow! Brilliant!!
It's a testament to the tininess of the piece that the pegwood appears in shot like a 2×4 piece of dimensional lumber.
Superb restoration CONGRATS
Wonderful work as always Nick. Made my Monday lunchtime!
Beautifully edited and great work! When the incabloc setting went flying I felt that.
The ooze coming off was the best part of the video
What an incredible video! And the movement... wow. 100/10 for everything.
That was Magnificent!
Just pure master craftsmanship. Enough said.
I just purchased the same watch from Vintage watch store in Manila. I love it. Simple yet so elegant.
Bravo! Standing ovation!
Nicholas, sin duda usted es un maestro de la relojería, mis respetos a su trabajo y muchos saludos desde Santiago de Chile 🇨🇱
Ouch!!!! One of the best work I've ever seen!!!!!!!!! Congrats, mate!!! Regards from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Wow, an amazing restoration on a 'once again' beautiful watch. Well done 👏🙂
Not being in the EU, I had to check to see that a Euro 1c piece is actually significantly smaller than a US 1c piece. That is one tiny movement! (16.25 mm vs 19.05 mm) Bravo on the restoration!
Well done Master Watchmaker! Well done. Music, size comparisons, the DRAMA of it all! 😎
This is just magical! Thank you, sir!
Fantastică muncă, superbă!!Salutări din România!!🌹
What a beautiful little movement! Great save!
Fabulous work! Thank you for sharing, Nicholas.
Master Watchmaker is an understatement! Every video I watch of yours has been breathtaking! ⌚😎👍
Lindo y excelente trabajo de un gran Maestro relojero... Obra de arte.
Such a wonderful watch.🥰 Great restoration.❤️
Great restoration. Great result. A pure educational masterpiece for me. Loved the music. Thanks
Splendid work as always and also fantastic production quality.
It hurt a little to see such a tiny movement, an automatic yet, in a relatively huge case. Amazing to watch the whole process of putting things right.
Wow, what an absolute mess you started with. The end result was nothing short of amazing. Great work and awesome vid!
Amazing work as always!
I am truly amazed at your talent. Another job well done.
Beautiful work. A real masterpiece. Love the video.
Great restoration, sir. That plastic spacer piece is a horror to behold at the beginning. That, plus the fact that it is so tiny makes this quite the restoration piece. Thanks for sharing.
Looks great I just love watches, the clean up and restore is not overdone I think it is beautiful
Came for the watches, stayed for the jazz..and restoration
Bravo to you for resurrecting that thing!
So satisfying to watch.
I enjoyed this video, especially the music. Soothing.
Amazing restor chap ..well dune now looks stunning
Fantastic video, masterful restoration and masterfully shot, great job Nick and Michael 👌🏼
Excellent work, a true Master
Absolutely stunning job.