Broken Cartier from eBay - Vintage Cartier Tank Restoration for less than $1,000

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  • Опубліковано 27 лип 2023
  • I´ve bought this Cartier Tank from eBay for $680 - let´s see if I can restore it and get a Cartier watch for less than $1,000.
    This Cartier Tank is powered by the Cartier 120 Caliber (based on the ETA 2000-1). With 19,4mm in diameter, this is one of the tiniest movements I´ve serviced so far.
    This watch is in a really bad condition. The case is badly worn, the glass is broken, the dial is dirty and the movement doesn´t work at all.
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  • @TheZenguitarguy
    @TheZenguitarguy 10 місяців тому +25

    My absolute favorite watch. When my father died it was the only thing of his that I actually wanted because he had gotten it during the war and wore it for 40 + years, but it mysteriously "disappeared" at the hospital where he was at the end, and it was literally the only thing I wanted, everything else went to my sister. I have looked at tanks since then but they are just simply too expensive for me. Watching you rebuild this was incredibly satisfying and beautiful and it brought back many beautiful memories of my father. Thank you

  • @tahaplh1
    @tahaplh1 10 місяців тому +359

    Hey there, everything looked great except for the zebra strap. I personally think black leather would have been a better choice.

    • @rastkosimic6975
      @rastkosimic6975 9 місяців тому +30

      Anything but zebra strap would have been better looking 😮

    • @miguelorobitg2040
      @miguelorobitg2040 9 місяців тому +6

      Agreed!

    • @marieertle3902
      @marieertle3902 9 місяців тому +14

      Yes such a gorgeous watch with a tacky bracelet

    • @rastkosimic6975
      @rastkosimic6975 9 місяців тому +6

      @@jarozlawus you prove the point, just anything looks better than zebra strap 😁

    • @davec4224
      @davec4224 9 місяців тому +9

      Please not that strap

  • @emexokezie7796
    @emexokezie7796 5 місяців тому +5

    Genius... I especially like the Flux capacitor part of your footage.. 🤣

  • @sv_sreehari
    @sv_sreehari 10 місяців тому +43

    My grandpa gifted this me 4 years back.Your restorations are worth watching. Love from India 💙

    • @kakshihatakecopyninja1611
      @kakshihatakecopyninja1611 10 місяців тому +3

      Really

    • @sasi9285
      @sasi9285 10 місяців тому +1

      Entha ayindi bro Mee tatha gariki

    • @jatco84
      @jatco84 10 місяців тому +1

      Hope it running..and that you're wearing it...

    • @sv_sreehari
      @sv_sreehari 10 місяців тому

      @@sasi9285 Pardon

    • @sv_sreehari
      @sv_sreehari 10 місяців тому +2

      @@jatco84 Yeah i serviced it last month at banglore and its running fine. But I only wear this for any occasions.

  • @WatchWithMike
    @WatchWithMike 10 місяців тому +47

    Nicely done! The sound was delicious when you showed the reassembled train wheels spinning freely.

    • @IShootWatches
      @IShootWatches 10 місяців тому +4

      Hi Mike!

    • @WatchWithMike
      @WatchWithMike 10 місяців тому +1

      @@IShootWatches hi Dayton! Lol, I thought that was Mr. Red Dead saying hi. I haven't heard from him in a while.

  • @triskerslake3763
    @triskerslake3763 9 місяців тому +37

    Utterly fascinating. Not only do you have amazingly steady hands but you must have a phenomenal memory to remember where each part goes and the order of assembly. Truly engrossing to watch. Bravo!

  • @majorjunkers5678
    @majorjunkers5678 10 місяців тому +107

    As a fellow watchmaker who spent his fair time restoring watches like this I must say outstanding job! My only criticism would be that you went a bit heavy on the case, working with sandpaper fixed to a plain piece of wood like you did with the crown probably would have allowed you to keep more of the shape and make it less „round“ but otherwise like I said, outstanding job!

    • @RedDeadRestoration
      @RedDeadRestoration  10 місяців тому +27

      Thanks mate 😊

    • @stoneowl2383
      @stoneowl2383 10 місяців тому +68

      @@adriantch6692 your comment is the only overdone thing. lol

    • @csanadbarczy9153
      @csanadbarczy9153 8 місяців тому +4

      I was crying when he was "polishing" the case. He rounded off all the corners and edges, made it look like a cheap copy.

    • @helooraf
      @helooraf 8 місяців тому +1

      Great work done. And I love to see this channel grow. More over I have an Omega vantage Automatic for sale 1972, Anyone interested can should let me know. I’m in Dubai. 😊

    • @mjay4700
      @mjay4700 7 місяців тому

      There goes your chamfers!@@csanadbarczy9153

  • @lucashipkins
    @lucashipkins 10 місяців тому +7

    I assume someone from Elma has finally reached out about sponsorship for your channel?
    Amazing video as always my friend.

  • @edenyan7237
    @edenyan7237 10 місяців тому +4

    Oh damn, that's a Cartier 120..... a beautiful restoration, great skill.

  • @Gho5tWr1ter
    @Gho5tWr1ter 10 місяців тому +13

    This is so smooth and calm I fell asleep in between many a times! Dude if you’re selling these stuff please let us know. I’d be down to purchase!

  • @lucashipkins
    @lucashipkins 10 місяців тому +4

    Also... That watch band 🤯

  • @filo2209
    @filo2209 10 місяців тому +7

    Questi non sono semplici lavori...ma assoluti capolavori di maestria, un fantastico viaggio di 21 minuti e 11 secondi ..Grandi complimenti e saluti dall' Italia 🇮🇹

    • @francescoolivieri6323
      @francescoolivieri6323 2 місяці тому

      In realtà è più difficile trovare un Cartier a quel prezzo 😂

  • @bjoernandersen8287
    @bjoernandersen8287 10 місяців тому +24

    It's pure pleasure to watch your videos. Everything looks so easy but I know it's not.

  • @AMAMBT
    @AMAMBT 3 місяці тому

    not including working hours, still fantastic and great job. very well done

  • @MrDeeperASMR
    @MrDeeperASMR 10 місяців тому +8

    That was an amazing restoration. Love when you carefully assemble everything together and restore the watch back to its full glory . The meticulousness of it all, and the craftsmanship. Honestly, such a joy to watch

  • @smacfe
    @smacfe 10 місяців тому +5

    Wow,beautiful restoration. Might be worth sourcing a new crown with the beautiful blue orb. Would go nicely with the strap.

  • @rossjackson3670
    @rossjackson3670 10 місяців тому +6

    Really enjoyed that. I liked the way you showed the examination. I was even pleased with myself when I made the diagnosis at that time, and later on, you demonstrated I was right. I'm getting more knowledgeable! Your videos are excellent for instruction. Thank you.

  • @jdejes
    @jdejes 10 місяців тому +26

    Another amazing restoration. And gotta praise the video production quality as well with those macro shots and editing. Always a pleasure to watch your videos.

  • @bullnose01
    @bullnose01 10 місяців тому +2

    Another ASMR masterpiece, and the RDR strap is outstanding.

  • @jaspersamson
    @jaspersamson 10 місяців тому +5

    Amazing work, turning that little gem into glory again! Thanks for sharing with us...

  • @jarffinn5466
    @jarffinn5466 10 місяців тому +2

    Yah!
    I seen your PRO clocks fix and i can say only wow!!
    Excellent work!
    😊

  • @bjoernaltmann
    @bjoernaltmann 10 місяців тому +1

    Great you saved it. - Originally only the sides of this case were polished, the rest was brushed. All polished case on the precious metal versions.

  • @lizardking96
    @lizardking96 7 місяців тому +1

    I think this is one of the most satisfying jobs in the world. Well done!!

  • @anotheryoutubeuser3891
    @anotheryoutubeuser3891 10 місяців тому +2

    Wow, what a transformation, the strap was a nice touch.

  • @priden4656
    @priden4656 10 місяців тому +7

    Как надо было носить эти часы, что-бы довести их до такого состояния? Работа, как всегда, на отлично!

    • @andreynovikov5376
      @andreynovikov5376 10 місяців тому

      Сам думаю об этом. Но люди разные. Мало ли чем мог заниматься человек...

  • @sergiocalza94
    @sergiocalza94 7 місяців тому +4

    Un vero maestro!!! Complimenti per la professionalità! Un restauro impeccabile e un orologio bellissimo!!!

  • @MrHardhatharry
    @MrHardhatharry 10 місяців тому +10

    Every restoration you do is better than the last. This Cartier Tank is beautiful. Also, liking your socks, looking forward each episode for the quick shot of the socks. I missed my chance to work at Hamilton in Lancaster PA, having retired from the military a bit too late.

  • @carywatmore
    @carywatmore 8 місяців тому +1

    Love the level of professionalism- have watched quite a few of your videos. What most do not comment is your sense of humour and use of camera angles- all fantastic

  • @Nathan.007
    @Nathan.007 10 місяців тому +13

    Nice job. Much will that retail for now?
    Not a big fan of the straps, tbh I would have gone a straight swap brown for brown.

  • @philiprotella839
    @philiprotella839 9 місяців тому +1

    I enjoy all your restoration videos. The humor with the flux capacitor to the quality of the videos themselves. Its exciting to see what you'll come with next!

  • @DecemberNames
    @DecemberNames 10 місяців тому +11

    I just wanted to take a moment to say how amazing your video was! I was really impressed with the quality of the footage, the editing, and the overall presentation. You did a great job of explaining the topic in a clear and concise way, and I learned a lot from watching your video.
    I also really appreciated the way you made the video engaging and entertaining. You kept my attention throughout the entire video, and I never felt bored or lost. I would definitely recommend your video to anyone who is interested in learning more about the video.
    Thanks again for making such a great video! I look forward to watching more of your content in the future.
    PS: I outsourced this feedback to AI.

  • @elizabethwentz8211
    @elizabethwentz8211 10 місяців тому +3

    A beautiful watch restoration!! You are so smooth and precise. And you have some of the craziest socks!! Always love seeing them!!😊

  • @user-ro6si5fj6b
    @user-ro6si5fj6b 10 місяців тому +3

    Отличная работа, спасибо автору. Не увидел, сколько же стоил ремешок на часы.

  • @jatco84
    @jatco84 10 місяців тому +3

    Love it.. Such a great restoration on a classic piece...Looks fabulous, especially the new strap. Superb addition to the restoration. Kudos

  • @alaindrolet_atlt_2019
    @alaindrolet_atlt_2019 10 місяців тому +4

    What a nice restoration ! Each step are perfect and final result is stunning ! Accuracy is ✨! Thank you for sharing always happy to follow your channel ! 🙏

  • @TraktorIvanovich
    @TraktorIvanovich 3 місяці тому

    My silver watch Nika looks like Cartier Tank. And I'm very glad see your work! Thanx!

  • @willemp6432
    @willemp6432 10 місяців тому +2

    Good call on the strap. That is perfect.

  • @paulgs3273
    @paulgs3273 10 місяців тому +4

    Amazing job, as usual! You should totally do a giveaway one of these days.

  • @Reaper-3000
    @Reaper-3000 10 місяців тому +1

    Oh I know my weekend is going to start great when red uploads

  • @Miguel_ON65
    @Miguel_ON65 10 місяців тому +3

    Absolutely excellent. As usual Sir. Congratulations.

  • @Labr1nth
    @Labr1nth 10 місяців тому +3

    Absolutely exquisite!! As always, your workmanship is second to none. Great job!!

  • @nestoriovillar7670
    @nestoriovillar7670 10 місяців тому +1

    Watching from Marikina City, Philippines

  • @bmw128racer
    @bmw128racer 10 місяців тому +8

    Very nice restoration. The inside looked pretty clean compared to the outside, which was a good thing. 🙂 I noticed the adjustment screw for regulating the watch... I wish all watches had that compared to those imprecise, hard-to-adjust levers.

  • @wealthbuilder59
    @wealthbuilder59 9 місяців тому

    Excellent. Amazing how you remember where all of the parts go back together again.

  • @robboss7169
    @robboss7169 8 місяців тому

    Case restoration is what makes this channel my favorite

  • @michelcarrier
    @michelcarrier 10 місяців тому +2

    watch less than $1,000.... Tools more than $20,000..... nice work!

  • @Thrillrider10
    @Thrillrider10 6 місяців тому +9

    The fact that you have a Cartier for under $1,000 is incredible, let alone a Tank Française.
    Excellent work, as always.

  • @davethursfield9283
    @davethursfield9283 10 місяців тому +4

    Amazing restoration as usual. You must be so pleased with it.

  • @michaelskinner896
    @michaelskinner896 10 місяців тому +4

    Excellent work, and a beautiful restoration!

  • @francispalmer9737
    @francispalmer9737 10 місяців тому +3

    Very relaxing to watch and a great job bringing it back to life. Cheers

  • @sjtsrbkk
    @sjtsrbkk 5 місяців тому

    It also looks nice when you changed the bezel finish from original satin to high polish.

  • @bigboy9706
    @bigboy9706 10 місяців тому +2

    That's a awesome watch. Nice job on the fix of it

  • @thegoodlookinorange1986
    @thegoodlookinorange1986 4 місяці тому

    Cartier has a nice automatic winding works movement. Wish we could see through and see all the glory of both movements together. 👍🤙❤️

  • @petros311
    @petros311 7 місяців тому

    So Cartier stil making parts for their vintage watches? thats awesome!

  • @emilin69
    @emilin69 10 місяців тому +1

    Great job. My Dream citizen bull head

  • @bennycop
    @bennycop 9 місяців тому

    What a lovely watch, never get old this design

  • @George_Borman
    @George_Borman 10 місяців тому +5

    As always, excellent work!!! Watched your old videos, since then the equipment class has grown significantly!

  • @flyingcod14
    @flyingcod14 10 місяців тому

    Another amazing restoration. Nothing Dead about these watches you give them new life.

  • @BunnyUK
    @BunnyUK 9 місяців тому

    That accuracy of 2 seconds is amazing

  • @user-ko4sk1gy7t
    @user-ko4sk1gy7t 6 місяців тому

    Designing & building a watch like this is magnificent but to remove piece by piece, refurb, Rebuild it gets my respect. Top marks for video.

  • @cavecavecavecave5295
    @cavecavecavecave5295 9 місяців тому

    Such a beautiful watch. Thank you for sharing, maestro.

  • @zer0c00l44
    @zer0c00l44 8 місяців тому

    Amazing as usual. Both skills and production. Class fair play.

  • @NetdiegoN
    @NetdiegoN 10 місяців тому +4

    This is so amazing!! I want this watch 😂!!!

  • @josephseidel489
    @josephseidel489 10 місяців тому +2

    Utterly brilliant! Well done, AGAIN!

  • @TheMilitantMachinist
    @TheMilitantMachinist 10 місяців тому +1

    YAY! The ''F**k It Bucket'' came back! That made me so happy, Thanks Red!

  • @cseresznyessandor237
    @cseresznyessandor237 10 місяців тому

    Stunning , sophisticated masterwork of watchmakers, and the clininh of olf watches.

  • @wolfdna788
    @wolfdna788 6 місяців тому

    He who does the editing is also a genius.

  • @anthonybrau7399
    @anthonybrau7399 10 місяців тому +3

    Magnificent work on the restoration.

  • @cliffwheeler7357
    @cliffwheeler7357 10 місяців тому +1

    If I knew where your workshop was located, I would send you a length of spiral cable sleeving to tidy up those untidy wires on your otherwise immaculate cleaning machine. That apart, yet another brilliant video.

  • @DrStorm-pm6oj
    @DrStorm-pm6oj 10 місяців тому +3

    Absolute soul restoration, keep on bro👍🏼

  • @fw1421
    @fw1421 10 місяців тому +3

    I’ll bet that new face and crystal cost a pretty penny. Beautiful restoration.👍🏻👍🏻

  • @dennisbishop3842
    @dennisbishop3842 10 місяців тому +2

    I liked the summary of costs. Could you also include the amount of time too?

  • @varzijohn8008
    @varzijohn8008 10 місяців тому

    Amazing work, Big respect!

  • @AntonioMartinez-tt7ud
    @AntonioMartinez-tt7ud 10 місяців тому +1

    As always, a great video!!!!. The moment fo "ADN SAMPLES" is very funny!!!🤣🤣🤣

  • @M_MTsc
    @M_MTsc 8 місяців тому

    I think you are spot on. I like the fun element of it. And if I’m ever near a swatch shop I will have a look and may even buy one. Even if it only lasts 6 months

  • @ryansleftboot
    @ryansleftboot 7 місяців тому +1

    I find these videos so unbelievably relaxing. Top one. Nice one. Get sorted! 😎

  • @truthlesslouw
    @truthlesslouw 10 місяців тому +1

    I was hoping your next video was gona be a watch video again! So excited

  • @seepage2184
    @seepage2184 7 місяців тому

    Stunning work.

  • @andrewtalbot4463
    @andrewtalbot4463 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm just waiting to watch the time machine 😊

  • @RalonsoF1
    @RalonsoF1 9 місяців тому

    What a beautiful work, what a beautiful watch! WOW!!

  • @rubenaraya1489
    @rubenaraya1489 7 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful job.

  • @cantosoares
    @cantosoares 10 місяців тому +8

    Mais um lindo trabalho... Parabéns!!!

  • @AndreaDoesYoga
    @AndreaDoesYoga 8 місяців тому

    Impressive work on the restoration, can't wait to see the end result! 😊

  • @fingergottes2248
    @fingergottes2248 10 місяців тому +2

    really great, great camera, good cut, interesting quality work, I'm thrilled, always enjoy watching, fascinating, bravo and thank you...❗️❗️❗️👍🏻👍🏻

  • @boissons999
    @boissons999 10 місяців тому +1

    Gorgeous watch. Nice job!

  • @Rocky-zw3mf
    @Rocky-zw3mf 10 місяців тому +5

    Another amazing video. Keep up the great work 😄

  • @aksnowberry
    @aksnowberry 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful! I love this watch

  • @Muttlythedog
    @Muttlythedog 9 місяців тому

    Amazing work. They’re a great looking watch, I’m tempted to get one.

  • @AhmadSadiq_Game
    @AhmadSadiq_Game 10 місяців тому +1

    A masterpiece of art and engineering 😍🤩

  • @georgejamison3782
    @georgejamison3782 10 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful work!

  • @DanB-yb1zp
    @DanB-yb1zp 10 місяців тому +2

    Stunning. You are a true craftsman.

  • @seanchen_r34
    @seanchen_r34 9 місяців тому

    I've always watched your videos and always slept in the middle of the video at night, it's truly great 😂😂

  • @user-tw1tv7xq5p
    @user-tw1tv7xq5p Місяць тому +1

    Excelentíssimo trabalho

  • @k700i
    @k700i 10 місяців тому +1

    This is so satisfying to watch!!

  • @jakepinder9653
    @jakepinder9653 10 місяців тому +2

    Thought you might bring the dial back to life! So sad

  • @tomasinacovell4293
    @tomasinacovell4293 10 місяців тому +2

    Cal. 120 ( ETA 2000 ), 20 Jewels.

  • @davidsneddon2242
    @davidsneddon2242 8 місяців тому

    Another professional job. Well done and by the way I love the strap.

  • @kevins4229
    @kevins4229 9 місяців тому

    Man! You have a tool for everything. The Crown tube removal. Incredible work as always, you are truly a master! Always a pleasure to watch !

  • @sebahattinklc9896
    @sebahattinklc9896 9 місяців тому

    these videos are like therapy 👍👍

  • @alexanderstefanov6474
    @alexanderstefanov6474 10 місяців тому +8

    Why not put the whole watch in the time machine? Save a ton of work