Get More Money for your Vintage Watch | Detail Like a Pro!

Take your vintage watch from blah, to BLING as you increase its value! Learn how to detail a vintage wristwatch as I disassemble, clean, and polish this gold-cased Bulova from the 1950s.
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When I got this watch, it was running well and I really wanted to wear it. But the bracelet, case and crystal had seen better days. In this video I show how to remove the movement to get a deep clean and polish on all the exterior parts, which is a great lesson for anyone wanting to increase the value of a watch they are selling, or make watches in their collection look amazing.
Index:
0:00 Introduction
1:02 Inspection & Assessment
1:50 Cleaning Supplies
2:17 Opening the Case
3:33 ‘Unadjusted’ vs. 6 Adjustments Explained
4:43 Removing the Movement
6:51 Cleaning the Case
9:10 Ultrasonic Cleaning Tips
11:54 Polish like a Pro
15:07 Reattach the Crown with LocTite
15:49 Restore the Crystal with PolyWatch
17:14 Clean the Dial & Hands
18:10 Reassembling the Watch
22:44 Final Reveal & Beauty Shots
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