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Rescuing Watches
Добавлен 5 май 2022
Hi there! I'm Ignasi, a hobbyist watch restorer based in Switzerland. Rescuing Watches was created to give abandoned watches a second life while exploring the history of some amazing vintage pieces. I'm here to share these discoveries and restoration journeys with you. Welcome to the channel, and I hope you'll enjoy the content!
Restoration of a Gorgeous Tudor Oysterdate with Serious Water Damage…
One of my favourite watches and one of the toughest challenges so far! Today we tackle a fantastic Tudor Prince Oysterdate from the mid 60s. This watch, was found in a deplorable state, filled with rust and showing signs of prolonged water exposure. Grab a seat and let’s dive into it!
🔗 LINKS FROM THE VIDEO:
- Tudor’s History: www.tudorwatch.com/en/inside-tudor/history/tudor-history-origins-1926-to-1949
- Tudor in Australia: timeandtidewatches.com/tudor-in-australia-for-almost-100-years
- The Tudor Rose: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tudor_rose
🎥 FILMING GEAR:
- Cameras, Sony ZV-E10: amzn.to/41RBhmg
- Macro Lense, Sigma 70 mm Sony E: amzn.to/48JplF7
- Microphone, Shure MV7x: amzn.to/48ovHKs
- Portable Au...
🔗 LINKS FROM THE VIDEO:
- Tudor’s History: www.tudorwatch.com/en/inside-tudor/history/tudor-history-origins-1926-to-1949
- Tudor in Australia: timeandtidewatches.com/tudor-in-australia-for-almost-100-years
- The Tudor Rose: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tudor_rose
🎥 FILMING GEAR:
- Cameras, Sony ZV-E10: amzn.to/41RBhmg
- Macro Lense, Sigma 70 mm Sony E: amzn.to/48JplF7
- Microphone, Shure MV7x: amzn.to/48ovHKs
- Portable Au...
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Видео
Restoring the Most Undervalued Vintage Omega Seamaster
Просмотров 116 тыс.3 месяца назад
In today’s video, we dive into Omega’s archive to rescue the Omega Seamaster Compressor, a hidden gem from the late 60s known to be the first square Seamaster. This forgotten reference represents a significant challenge in watch design that pushed watchmakers and engineers to develop an unconventional waterproof mechanism. Unfortunately, for reasons we will explore, this Omega model fell into o...
Restoring the Most Neglected Watch I’ve Ever Seen! 90+ Years Old Silver Zenith Pocket Watch
Просмотров 28 тыс.7 месяцев назад
It’s not every day that we get to open a door to the past and hold a relic from the 1930s, let alone repair it! Sadly, as wristwatch production began to overshadow that of pocket watches, these once-cherished timepieces ended up relegated to the backs of drawers and forgotten for decades… (until curious watch repairers rediscovered them!) Today I pick up a beautiful Zenith pocket watch, gifted ...
Restoration of a Rare Vintage Citizen Watch - A Hidden Gem!
Просмотров 20 тыс.11 месяцев назад
For the Japanese watch lovers... I’m thrilled to introduce you to one of the best hidden gems among vintage Citizen watches. Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful (and rare!) Citizen Homer references ever produced. Unfortunately, this one in particular is absolutelly wrecked and may even be beyond repair... The question is, can we save it? Join me in the journey to restore the first Japane...
This 1950s Vulcain Watch Needs URGENT Help - Full Restoration
Просмотров 21 тыс.Год назад
One of the lesser known, absolutely stunning Vulcain vintage models. The Grand Prix commemorates a golden era full of inventions and innovation that would change the course of the watchmaking industry for years to come. Join me in the restoration of this great 1950s example and get ready for a long list of issues to fix! 🔗 LINKS FROM THE VIDEO: - Exposition Universelle, Paris 1889: en.wikipedia...
Restoration of a 70-Year-Old Abandoned Tissot Antimagnetique Watch
Просмотров 91 тыс.Год назад
The Tissot Antimagnetique watches were the world’s first series of wristwatches with anti-magnetic capabilities (a major innovation at the time!) introduced by the Swiss manufacturer Tissot from the 1930s. These watches were specifically designed to withstand magnetic fields generated by the electric appliances that started populating every household during that time, such as telephones and rad...