Joe, in the automotive world they call that case material 'pot metal', used to be used for doorhandles and the like on cars. It's frequently plated in Chrome and is a Zinc alloy and really is awful. Great work as always 😊
@@mikezimmermann89 "ZAMAK" (or sometimes "Zamac"), actually, but yes. Zinc/aluminum alloy with a few other things. At least this one is good enough quality not to have zinc pest!
Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are truly inspiring.👏 The custom dial work is pure art-thank you for sharing your incredible skills with us!
“He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.” Francis of Assisi When I want to relax and get some like guidance I come to my brother the Nekkid Watchmaker, appreciate you man!
I appreciate your helping hands. You revived this bombarded old watch. Corrosion eats its parts like cancer and does not show any mercy to its age or identity. With little aid, you infused new life to this old standing survivor. Now, it can run for generations. Message delivered 💪✌️✌️✌️
There are two kinds. You with the watch and its stories. Me with the owner and the devastation he must have felt when it was lost. I pray that someone sees this that knows
Joe: just thank you. Words are not enough to explain how much your work enriches the rest of your human community. But I will say my cares melt away when I spend time with you watching you do what you do and listening to you thinking out loud. Balm.
You're right ! It's the infamous "zamac". Once I have a very bad experience in cleaning my carburetor with ultrasonic bath.... Avoid to use the ultrasonic machine it's create worse condition after !
One look at that watch, and we all know how courageous you are, fearless in fact… wow! I haven’t seen you in a while. It’s good to hear your voice, my friend.
I have greatly enjoyed your work and almost every aspect of your videos. Been watching you for years now and the only bad thing about your videos is that there are not enough of them. I’ve learned a lot of history about your profession, very entertaining from your children pestering you to your talents. So thank you for sharing.
Well done Joe! All I could think watching you struggle with this is “that’s it, he’s gone totally bonkers”. Peace and happiness wishes to you and yours ☮️
You bring such humanity to watch restoration. I am usually so cynical of human nature. You prove me wrong. Thank you for another wonderful video one of my favourites
Well done, Joe. You really showed all your skills (& your heart) with this one. I didn't believe there was anything you could do with it when I first saw it, but you have made it look beautiful!
You could try a first plating with copper. Builds up quite thickly, leveling pits a bit more and can be polished to a high shine. When done, a rhodium flash to barrier and then the final gold plating.
Not sure copper would take to Zamac alloy. Even copper strike solution might not work... I wonder if a zinc passivation plating layer would work as a "bonding" coat, prior to copper strike?
@@fredfred2363zamak is Zink, Aluminium, Magnesium (or variously Manganese) And (or variously Antimony) Kupfer. (Copper), and is imminently platable, especially by copper.
Hi Joe, I love watching your videos. Braking the setting lever spring is exactly what happened to me when restoring an EB1268. With me it broke in the US-cleaner. My EB 1268 was in a quite similar, if not identical case. I hope to finish the project some day, the movement is ready, but still have to dive in with the plating process. 😀
You said it so nonchalantly, "the butterfly has come out of it's she'll and turned into a caterpillar," that it took me a few seconds before it sank in.
You've worked with some truly beautiful and expensive watches, so it was nice to see a more common, inexpensive example featured for you to work your magic on. To its owner, it was very much valued and loved. You've given it a new life and I'm happy to see that you'll be wearing this Resistance watch! Onward!
Beautiful restoration work, Joe! You are an inspiration and master craftsman. Thank you for sharing. Congratulations to watch winners. Don't become a pray for scammers.
I believe the case is made from _Zamak Metal_ it's an alloy metal made from Zink, Aluminum, Magnesium and Copper, it was used for a lot of power tool body's and by Automotive manufacturers to make Hood Ornaments, Badging, Side View Mirrors and others things back in the 50s through 80s. 👍👍
I've bought a couple of cheap and cheerful so-called "Frankenwatches" from watchmakers in India. I knew what to expect. One was Swiss Made "Oris" with at least some of the matching parts; looks good. The other an Indian brand with a lovely picture of Nehru on the dial; looks great! Both neat and tidy, mechanical movements of course. Great prices (under $20 shipped) and I'm perfectly happy with them. I'll do it again someday. Great fun.
I think for automotive restoration the usual way to deal with pitted "pot metal" like this is to plate it thickly in copper, and then polish the copper to a good surface -- which means adding enough copper to have some measurable thickness so you don't polish through it. And then the nickel or chrome plating is done on top of the copper surface. You might need to mask off the inner round parts when doing the copper plating to avoid building up thickness that makes things not fit.
It's plain to see that the love of your craft keeps you young and satisfied. But if your eyes ever start to fail you, may I suggest you take up writing murder mysteries. You have a knack for the suspenseful
"The ugly duckling has come out of its shell and turned into a caterpillar" I don't know what you're drinking Joe, but I'll have a pint whatever it is!
That' s incredible! Pot metal i exactly what thinking. My father taught me that term. Hey Joe, thank you so much for the content, always WATCH for new videos. Lol Every TIME you add new content, it is a surprise gift to me. I especially appreciate the new life you've brought to something that some may consider "junk". I've been labeled junk in my past, but I thank God every day that He offers redemption for us all. I love you Joe, keep up the excellence.
honestly i was skeptical for how it would turn out when i first saw the new dial design but that flat gold the light pink and the reddish brown leather band, it all comes together and gives me the feeling of a memory half remembered. And that is special to me
I really liked the matte finish of the case. I would have liked to have seen the stem blued because it had a nice sort of blued look before the refurbishment. Thanks for the video!
Just after the laser etching, i find it tot much of a thing going on in the dial... Let's see the final results. Editing: After the assembly... Holy dial! Its another triumph ❤🎉 Stunning result 👏
Joe, in the automotive world they call that case material 'pot metal', used to be used for doorhandles and the like on cars. It's frequently plated in Chrome and is a Zinc alloy and really is awful. Great work as always 😊
My guess on the metal is ZIMAC (a form of “pot-metal”). Awful stuff, as you say.
I was just thinking if someone in the comments would confirm my suspicion on it bein a Zinc casting alloy.
@@mikezimmermann89 "ZAMAK" (or sometimes "Zamac"), actually, but yes. Zinc/aluminum alloy with a few other things. At least this one is good enough quality not to have zinc pest!
@@mikezimmermann89 It is my guess too. Zamac is used to make things like door handles (for home) and Matchbox car. Among other things.
I was going to post the exact same comment.
That’s pot metal
"Let me get on the plank then you selfish cow" made me nearly spit out my coffee as I was not prepared lol
Same. Had to play it for the wife. We get a chuckle out of that movie.
Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are truly inspiring.👏 The custom dial work is pure art-thank you for sharing your incredible skills with us!
Peace to you and your family Joe. You're on the right side of history my friend.
Not only are you a talented craftsman, but a lover of people who are hurting. Keep fighting for peace my friend!!
“He who works with his hands is a laborer.
He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.
He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”
Francis of Assisi
When I want to relax and get some like guidance I come to my brother the Nekkid Watchmaker, appreciate you man!
Real wisdom is precious. Have to keep this with me for the rest of my life. Thanks buddy.
Well said back there! Now I know I'm an artist!
Wise words 👏
Joe again you astound us. No one would ever envisage such a phoenix from the flames, another beautiful restoration. Thankyou for bringing joy.
Mate, you’re a ray of humanity, humaneness. Not sure of the wording, not a native user of English. You get my point bud. Keep on going!
Perfectly well said!
The restoration is truly remarkable, and it's delightful to hear the lively sounds of children in the background.
So good to see you back !
If only everything that is a little bit broken and lost could be restored by your inspired craftsmanship
Thank you for your stand, I hope that more will join to stop the hate in our world....
Well done for sticking to your cause Jo and wearing it proudly.
I appreciate your helping hands. You revived this bombarded old watch. Corrosion eats its parts like cancer and does not show any mercy to its age or identity. With little aid, you infused new life to this old standing survivor. Now, it can run for generations. Message delivered 💪✌️✌️✌️
So if you drop your watch in the ocean then dry it in a bonfire, we know a guy that can bring it back to life. Great work, Joe.
I had low expectations of the case ever looking nice again. nice restoration. well done.
The eight service marks on the case back for that modest movement is just awesome. Imagine the stories that watch could tell.
There are two kinds. You with the watch and its stories. Me with the owner and the devastation he must have felt when it was lost. I pray that someone sees this that knows
I just love you as a person, you must be a great father, I needed to laugh a bit, thanks
Another brilliant work. The dial pattern is excellent ❤ Peace ✌️
A case only a mother could love. Well done, and keep speaking your truth Joe.
Keep your bright outlook brother. As for being my favorite watchmaker? You remain!
Thanks for sharing, poor thing might have ended up in the bin if anyone else had taken a look at it.
Excellent video once again Joe. You’re a true artisan, going above and beyond 😉😉👍👍👍
Joe: just thank you.
Words are not enough to explain how much your work enriches the rest of your human community. But I will say my cares melt away when I spend time with you watching you do what you do and listening to you thinking out loud.
Balm.
The case is made of zamac. That is very easy to injection mold. It is also the material that carburetors are made of. It is a zinc aluminum alloy
In germany we say Zinkpest. A lot of Zink cast toys from the 40 and 50 are eaten away and the corrosion are in the metal so you cant grind it away.
You're right ! It's the infamous "zamac". Once I have a very bad experience in cleaning my carburetor with ultrasonic bath.... Avoid to use the ultrasonic machine it's create worse condition after !
@@Mksz-h in the Netherlands we also call it zinkpest.
I'm much pleased by your sharing time with us and watching you redeem something neglected to a new potential. Thank you.
Never would have thought it would have turned out so nice. Great job, Joe.
One look at that watch, and we all know how courageous you are, fearless in fact… wow! I haven’t seen you in a while. It’s good to hear your voice, my friend.
I have greatly enjoyed your work and almost every aspect of your videos. Been watching you for years now and the only bad thing about your videos is that there are not enough of them. I’ve learned a lot of history about your profession, very entertaining from your children pestering you to your talents. So thank you for sharing.
Making the dial nekkid and dressing it up again!
You worked so hard to restore this watch. Its a shame it didnt work out as you first wanted. You at least gave it a new life.❤
It's gorgeous! Great work! Between you and James Martin I get my horology fix lots!
Your mastery can only be a source of inspiration and learning. Thank you Joe for your beautiful videos that honor you for your skill
Well done Joe! All I could think watching you struggle with this is “that’s it, he’s gone totally bonkers”. Peace and happiness wishes to you and yours ☮️
You have truly been missed! Thank you for all that you bring to us! Also good to hear Trouble’s contribution!😂
Brilliant! A rescue beyond compare, as it's re-born with a new sentiment. Great work by a master watchmaker, and good man. 🤗
From the river to the sea I haven't seen a better transformation.
That a real labour of love mate. Fair play for not binning it.
You bring such humanity to watch restoration.
I am usually so cynical of human nature.
You prove me wrong.
Thank you for another wonderful video one of my favourites
The design on the dial deserves recognition in it's new form, even if 2% of people might not be fans.
Glad it carries on, lovely job as usual. Great viewing, Thank you : )
Thank you once again Joe for elegantly passing by almost 27 minutes of time.
You’re back!! Thank God! You sir are a genius, artist, craftsman!
I giggled at the mixed metaphor at 2:35 😊
Well done, Joe. You really showed all your skills (& your heart) with this one. I didn't believe there was anything you could do with it when I first saw it, but you have made it look beautiful!
It looks light years better than it did!! It was worth the work just knowing someone had loved it so much. That alone made it beautiful.🐝❤️🤗
Joe, glad to see you back after seeing your gap video last. Now I have some catching up to do... Glad to hear you moved forward!
You could try a first plating with copper. Builds up quite thickly, leveling pits a bit more and can be polished to a high shine. When done, a rhodium flash to barrier and then the final gold plating.
Not sure copper would take to Zamac alloy. Even copper strike solution might not work...
I wonder if a zinc passivation plating layer would work as a "bonding" coat, prior to copper strike?
@@fredfred2363zamak is Zink, Aluminium, Magnesium (or variously Manganese) And (or variously Antimony) Kupfer. (Copper), and is imminently platable, especially by copper.
Hi Joe, I love watching your videos. Braking the setting lever spring is exactly what happened to me when restoring an EB1268. With me it broke in the US-cleaner. My EB 1268 was in a quite similar, if not identical case. I hope to finish the project some day, the movement is ready, but still have to dive in with the plating process. 😀
What a master at his work...truly stunning work ❤
Persistance paid off in the end. It's not half bad. You did another great job.
I would wear that watch proudly! All the work put into it by you and the story behind it would make it fascinating to me. Amazing work as always Joe!
Well, it certainly didn’t make it worse! Well done!
You said it so nonchalantly, "the butterfly has come out of it's she'll and turned into a caterpillar," that it took me a few seconds before it sank in.
A wonderful and artistic beauty again. Thank you you are a true artisan
You've worked with some truly beautiful and expensive watches, so it was nice to see a more common, inexpensive example featured for you to work your magic on. To its owner, it was very much valued and loved. You've given it a new life and I'm happy to see that you'll be wearing this Resistance watch! Onward!
It was well above my expectations, you did it , fruits of hard work, knowledge and skills, a cool head and beating heart went with your efforts.
Beautiful restoration work, Joe! You are an inspiration and master craftsman. Thank you for sharing.
Congratulations to watch winners. Don't become a pray for scammers.
I was really sleepy watching this and got the message at the 25:26 time mark, it put a nice grin on my miserable face. Thanks Joe.
Quite remarkable! I do love it when 'ordinary' things are given the love more valuable items routinely receive.
I am thoroughly impressed with your work. I only wish I could send my Seventeenth watch to you for a complete restoration 😊 Thanks for sharing 😊
Amazing skill, knowledge, artistry and perseverance.
I am always impressed. From trash to treasure.
You are the Bomb when it comes to restoring these old watches you are a true Artist Sir.
Wonderful work, that looked a million times better than what you started with...
Awesome creativity & craftsmanship! Bravo! Blessings to you & your family. ❤🙏🙏🙏❤
That was a tough one Joe but the end result was worth it 😊, well done!
Great work on the case. The custom artwork on the dial is beautiful.
I believe the case is made from _Zamak Metal_ it's an alloy metal made from Zink, Aluminum, Magnesium and Copper, it was used for a lot of power tool body's and by Automotive manufacturers to make Hood Ornaments, Badging, Side View Mirrors and others things back in the 50s through 80s. 👍👍
Oh my, this is exactly what i needed right now, you are a legend! 😊
🇮🇪💕🇵🇸
I've bought a couple of cheap and cheerful so-called "Frankenwatches" from watchmakers in India. I knew what to expect.
One was Swiss Made "Oris" with at least some of the matching parts; looks good. The other an Indian brand with a lovely picture of Nehru on the dial; looks great!
Both neat and tidy, mechanical movements of course. Great prices (under $20 shipped) and I'm perfectly happy with them. I'll do it again someday. Great fun.
I think for automotive restoration the usual way to deal with pitted "pot metal" like this is to plate it thickly in copper, and then polish the copper to a good surface -- which means adding enough copper to have some measurable thickness so you don't polish through it. And then the nickel or chrome plating is done on top of the copper surface. You might need to mask off the inner round parts when doing the copper plating to avoid building up thickness that makes things not fit.
So the ugly duckling eventually turned into a beautiful swan. You gave it its dignity back Joe and a new life.💖
Just to get it to that state is a miracle! Great work!
It's plain to see that the love of your craft keeps you young and satisfied.
But if your eyes ever start to fail you, may I suggest you take up writing murder mysteries.
You have a knack for the suspenseful
No Joe, that dial looks hideous.
Great work as always Joe. It really makes my day when one of your videos pops up in my feed
Blimey, that one fought you every step of the way. Nice change from your typical content, though. Thanks for sharing, Sir.
I was skeptical about the design on the dial, but I must admit it turned out beautiful
Very impressive restoration. Miss your videos, and I hope you stay safe.
Marvelous workmanship and I enjoyed your comments as you worked 👍
Great job Joe, you’re on the right side Joe.
Great work, thank you for showing and keep going
"The ugly duckling has come out of its shell and turned into a caterpillar"
I don't know what you're drinking Joe, but I'll have a pint whatever it is!
I'm thinking of sending you a box of RUST along with a request to build me a Rolex!
Lol NW rolls up his sleeves! 👍
That's a most beautiful dial bro! Love it! That watch is amazing! What an amazing rescue, and perfect way to respond to the haters.
Quoting lines from Titanic absolutely Killed me !!! Then you start mimicing Mathew McConaughey! STOP IT !!! 😆
That' s incredible! Pot metal i exactly what thinking. My father taught me that term.
Hey Joe, thank you so much for the content, always WATCH for new videos. Lol
Every TIME you add new content, it is a surprise gift to me.
I especially appreciate the new life you've brought to something that some may consider "junk". I've been labeled junk in my past, but I thank God every day that He offers redemption for us all.
I love you Joe, keep up the excellence.
I think this needs a "Trouble" Vitruvian Man in the seconds hand area. Thanks for another great episode.
Wow Joe I love your dial work. What a great use for a simple laser.
what an awesome video again my friend, an absolute beauty of watch , the mod is sweet
Keep up the good work and keep reminding us not to forget.
Much awaited, much appreciated looking forward to excellent work as always from you.
Love the influence and sentiment of the dial ❤ peace to all
honestly i was skeptical for how it would turn out when i first saw the new dial design but that flat gold the light pink and the reddish brown leather band, it all comes together and gives me the feeling of a memory half remembered. And that is special to me
I really liked the matte finish of the case. I would have liked to have seen the stem blued because it had a nice sort of blued look before the refurbishment. Thanks for the video!
Respect to you Joe. Thank you for your humanity.
Amazing! You are the BEES KNEES. Keep up the good fight. I hope to keep you on UA-cam, but will follow you on any platform.
A new one! Waiting until I'm home and have undivided attention to enjoy!
Just after the laser etching, i find it tot much of a thing going on in the dial... Let's see the final results.
Editing:
After the assembly... Holy dial! Its another triumph ❤🎉
Stunning result 👏
You are an artist, a great watchmaker.