Restoring a RARE $5000 Heuer carerra racing watch

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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025

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  • @NekkidWatchmaker
    @NekkidWatchmaker  Год назад +431

    if you have been following me for a while, I hope I have earned some grace with you all to be able to use my platform to share my feelings on something that is important to me. Or else what is the point of having a voice and staying silent. I mention this as some people have told me to stick to watchmaking and stay out of politics. Watchmaking won’t follow me to my grave. But my silence will.
    Peace and love

    • @clairewright8153
      @clairewright8153 Год назад +44

      Bad things happen when good people keep silent

    • @amcconnell6730
      @amcconnell6730 Год назад +40

      It’s your channel, say what you want. People can then watch what they want. I will keep watching. :)

    • @PapaRich3165
      @PapaRich3165 Год назад +20

      I love your insights. You're a man of peace and hope. "All we are saying... is give peace a chance..." Be well....

    • @sjq111
      @sjq111 Год назад +10

      @@DisgruntledGrunt 历史会这样记录:”二十一世纪,人类依旧把暴力和杀戮作为解决问题的首要选择“

    • @fizzyridertoo
      @fizzyridertoo Год назад +1

      @@DisgruntledGrunt Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Don't talk about genocide because, as terrible as the acts that Hamas committed were, it's not genocide. What Israel is doing to the Palestinians is going that way, while people like you blame the victims. I wonder if you would be so high and mighty if you had been oppressed for years and had your lands stolen? I wonder if you would happily accept the apartheid that has existed in Israel since 1948? Your narrow minded bigotry and callous disregard for the thousands being slaughtered by Israel tells me everything about what kind of creature you are.
      Sorry for the rant Joe.

  • @bullnose01
    @bullnose01 Год назад +68

    You're back! You've been sorely missed. Best wishes for the holidays and the new year to you, the Accountant, Trouble, the Princess and the rest of the Nekkid family.

  • @TheMadRambler
    @TheMadRambler Год назад +21

    The sad fact remains that in 1,000's of years of mankind, they have still not learned that war gains nothing but grief and heartache for the majority who do not want it. Lets hope that the suffering of the inocent around the world will end and we can all live in harmony. Great video once again, nice to see old things ruined by amateurs restored by professionals and saved from the scrap heap, looking forward to seeing the movement restored to as new, thanks for all your entertaining vlogs, keep up the good work.

    • @jw8848
      @jw8848 Год назад

      They don't have to learn that since the ones declaring war are losing anyone to it. They're just using their game pieces called citizens.

  • @FadiIsaac-r1h
    @FadiIsaac-r1h Год назад +4

    From Bethlehem Palestine we thank you for your humanity and support. Your words are as creative as your content that you produce.

  • @devdammit40
    @devdammit40 Год назад +18

    I can sense your concern about things currently in the world as all of us have. Thank you for still doing what you do and saying it so well.
    I can't tinker on my loved watches anymore due to inability to hold tools anymore. I watch you to enjoy it being done vicariously. Thank you for that.

  • @francispalmer9737
    @francispalmer9737 Год назад +25

    Who needs a therapist when we have a Nekkid, a genius at work and a pleasure to watch, funny too. Cheers Nekkid your the best.

  • @andrewtolley3706
    @andrewtolley3706 Год назад +9

    Thank you for posting another half-hour of wonderful craftsmanship. I'm too old now to ask father Christmas for anything, but if I could, it would be a lasting peace in the holy land. Looking forward to the next installment. Best wishes to you and yours for the coming year.

  • @GoSlash27
    @GoSlash27 Год назад +22

    Good to see you back! I hope all is well with you and your family.

  • @oneloveonelife8609
    @oneloveonelife8609 Год назад +35

    Joe is a heart surgeon ❤ it’s not just the little beating hearts of clocks he cares about. God love him.

  • @kalligula2063
    @kalligula2063 Год назад +4

    You are a true gentleman in a world with few. Thank you for your content.

  • @JAY61ish
    @JAY61ish Год назад +5

    Greetings Joe... welcome back... as an Ex Guardsman.. who used to polish stuff on a regular basis .. i love the case finishing stuff.. Amazing skill and patience.. Merry Christmas to the Nekkid Family..

  • @maestromecanico597
    @maestromecanico597 Год назад +48

    Greetings Joe from this Florida watermelon. Yes, the brushfires around the world are picking up the pace as they tend to do every 80-90 years. As always a determined few have decided to bring us all along. We pray for peace and prepare for war. The cycle continues. I wish peace for you, the accountant and the troubles. And wonderful job on the case.

  • @rikspector
    @rikspector Год назад +5

    Joe,
    Good for you because you have compassion, not indifference.
    You are a valuable part of the world.
    Please remember that tragedy and death, for what ever reason, are with us always,
    but with time and awareness and hope each generation
    can strive to overcome these conditions.
    That is all we can do.
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
    Frederick "Rik: Spector

  • @bobm2331
    @bobm2331 Год назад +1

    Well spoken as always. Minimal words - powerful message. Your channel is a gift to us if we listen. Thank you.

  • @scottnj2503
    @scottnj2503 Год назад +3

    I love your sarcastic cynicism. That stems from an abundance of compassion and hope. Happy Holidays and all the best to you and yours in the new year.

  • @velviaman3206
    @velviaman3206 Год назад +7

    Welcome back , I hope that your family are OK.

  • @JD-hh9io
    @JD-hh9io Год назад +9

    YES!!!! HE IS BACK!!!!!

  • @wornoutwrench8128
    @wornoutwrench8128 Год назад +10

    Not sure if I like the case restore vids better then the watch repairs, very close race.
    Blessings to you my brother. Not sure which holiday you are celebrating but I hope it is filled with love and joy.

  • @alancampbell1008
    @alancampbell1008 Год назад +5

    Beautiful work on that case as usual, your care and attention to detail is admirable. I wish you and your family the very best.

  • @geraldschrader8511
    @geraldschrader8511 Год назад +7

    Nice job on the case! And bless you for your wishes for peace.

  • @rogerquenault7207
    @rogerquenault7207 Год назад +5

    Nice to see you back with another fantastic video, your skills never cease to amaze me and your call for peace is a good one. The thought of what happen on the 7th of October sickens me, how one human being could do this to another is beyond belief, I to pray for peace but I fear this is not enough to stop this happening again.

  • @Lucky32Luke
    @Lucky32Luke Год назад +9

    Such a beautiful prologue and a wonderful work after.

  • @rickj4540
    @rickj4540 Год назад +8

    I like how you used the marking pen as a "guide coat" to get the wheel in the proper orientation. Can't wait to see the movement portion of the repair. Cheers!

  • @chrismack5908
    @chrismack5908 Год назад +11

    Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you and your family! All children love Daddy's tools! You can never post too little so please don't think we are bored! Love to watch your craft! Blessings to you!

  • @pauloalvesdesouza7911
    @pauloalvesdesouza7911 Год назад +15

    Nice to see this part of your work. I love vídeos that have you restoring cases and using the lapping machine. Very delicate work with a plus in difficulty: there's no "undo" if you take out too much material lapping, sanding or polishing.

  • @morganguynes8387
    @morganguynes8387 Год назад +2

    I had a Heuer (not TAG) military chrono when I was in the Marine Corps in the '80's. I loved that watch. It was built like a tank. The OD green powder coat finish is the only thing that ever showed the abuse the watch took. Sadly, it was stolen from a hotel room. Keep up the beautiful work, Joe.

  • @shareholder4500
    @shareholder4500 Год назад +3

    What skillful work. I have worked with metals since the earliest days of my employment life, and I cannot say that I would do as well as you, even with days of practice and trials. Well Done!

  • @Tinmouser
    @Tinmouser Год назад +6

    Thanks for the vid Joe. All the best to you and your family (even the cheeky little tool thieves).
    Watching the news or social media most times people just get filled with dismay or they get offended. Here's hoping the new year brings peace to us all.

  • @daviduher6219
    @daviduher6219 Год назад +1

    I so appreciated your gentle and firm comments about the state of the world right now. I appreciate your humor but more importantly, your heart

  • @danclark8223
    @danclark8223 Год назад +5

    Peace and love to you and yours in this season of conflicts. I've always loved the work you do as well as your caring and loving commentary. Your omission of the thousands of innocents killed on Oct 7 was therefore quite a shock to me. I mourn the deaths of so many innocents on both sides.............

    • @NekkidWatchmaker
      @NekkidWatchmaker  Год назад +8

      Peace and love to you and yours too mate. I said I wanted peace and harmony for EVERYONE in the holy land. And I didn’t mention the 20000+ innocents killed on the other side either mate.

    • @nedflanders3769
      @nedflanders3769 Год назад +2

      It’s a terrible situation all around. Let us not forget that this started as a deliberate surprise attack on Israel, and they have every right to defend themselves. Women and children were kidnapped. Babies were slaughtered - intentionally. Israel’s retaliation, whether you think it’s justified or not, has not involved kidnapping and intentional killing of children. It’s a horrible situation as we know, but Israel was not the ones posting videos on social media of torturing and killing children. There are 2 sides to every conflict. Your into was obviously just about one side, and one could argue that it takes truly evil individuals to intentionally kill women and children. Not the accidental, though still terrible, killing of them after they’ve been repeatedly warned to leave. Yes there’s a difference.
      I love your channel and have really enjoyed your videos. I’m certain you will remove this comment. But I honestly want peace to the whole area and wish they could all live together.

    • @gori277
      @gori277 Год назад

      @@NekkidWatchmaker❤

  • @ShanksEh
    @ShanksEh Год назад +8

    Equal parts fascinating and thought provoking.

  • @ysakgul
    @ysakgul Год назад +23

    I was so worried about your channel, but now I am glad you are back. I am writing this after watching the first 90 seconds of the video. People have not been silent; they have kept reading facts, posting, and holding onto the hope that there are still common human values. We do whatever we can, just like you are doing.

  • @swig46
    @swig46 Год назад +6

    Thank you for the video Joe. It cannot be easy to continue making videos during these very difficult times. Peace and love to you and your family.

  • @brianjames5685
    @brianjames5685 Год назад +2

    Thankyou sir. That was comforting. There was only once a twice when I drifted into imagining the watch casing was actually the previous PM's head being ground against the wheel. That's progress it really is. Joking or not aside thanks man I love your videos.

  • @danspencer4235
    @danspencer4235 Год назад +6

    Wishing Peace and Love to you and your Family, my friend.

  • @AnthonyFokken
    @AnthonyFokken 11 месяцев назад +1

    I like the commentary you do, please continue as you have in most of your videos as it sets you apart from the others in a wonderful way.

  • @danashcroft961
    @danashcroft961 Год назад +5

    Learn so many things from you and your videos, you really are a master craftsman in the true Birmingham UK style. As every British person knows, if you want something done to a high standard find a man that learned his craft in Birmingham...In awe of the skills and know how you possess joe...such a privelige to see your work and the methods you use...

  • @johnmonachelli5256
    @johnmonachelli5256 Год назад +4

    Excellent work as always also the article by ken Kessler you posted the other day was a great read

  • @Gracjan38
    @Gracjan38 Год назад +1

    I... wow, I did not expect you to speak out in the way that you did. Beautiful words, I hope they make an impact

  • @topquark6919
    @topquark6919 Год назад +3

    What a fabulous looking vintage piece. So cool looking.

  • @daveskelton9905
    @daveskelton9905 Год назад +20

    Thank you so much for your profound and heartfelt words. The tragic irony of the world as we see it now is indeed sad. Never let your voice diminish. Peace and love to you all..

  • @arthurmiller9434
    @arthurmiller9434 Год назад +3

    Yes, grace extended! Can’t wait to see the finished product! Blessings to you and your family.

  • @mackellmo1083
    @mackellmo1083 Год назад +1

    Times are hard right now. Thank you for taking time to add a little bit of joy..

  • @ZosoHacker
    @ZosoHacker Год назад +3

    Your videos, commentary and mindset are beautiful and absolutely spot on
    Love and peace brother. ❤

  • @kennethphipps6561
    @kennethphipps6561 Год назад +3

    Great to see a video from you again. Always look forward to your videos. Happy holidays to you and your family and please disregard any negative comments on your thread. I wish we could go back to the days when people could disagree with each other and still be friendly and cordial to one another. Agree to disagree; if you will. Anyway, thank you for the video and Merry Christmas to you and yours. Much love and respect.

  • @johnnyappleseed6415
    @johnnyappleseed6415 Год назад +3

    Your watch case repair skills are nothing short of amazing...

  • @petrzilinsky7800
    @petrzilinsky7800 Год назад +4

    Best Channel Ever. Thanks❤

  • @coccoalino
    @coccoalino Год назад +8

    Dear NW, I am glad to see you once again doing magic.
    Seems like we differ in our opinion where the evil is. May be one of us is wrong, or we both are, and our opinion is based only on the consequences of an influence which stays somehow out of sight...
    I will be a fool to turn a blind eye to your message, even if we are opposition, when it is exactly what I want!
    Peace, love & Happy holidays
    Sincerely,
    C

  • @gori277
    @gori277 Год назад +28

    So happy to see you’re back and even happier that you decided to be a bit more clear on your stance and view of these horrible times. Don’t just keep to watchmaking, keep being a generous person and may you be blessed to bring your children up to be as compassionate and emphatic as you. Peace to all and freedom to Palestine, I mean watermelons, and an end to their monstrous suffering.

  • @csanadbarczy9153
    @csanadbarczy9153 11 месяцев назад +1

    😮❤sunburst effect is not easy if some key tools are missing. Need a whole setup. Still designing my my combo using a mini milling machine and an angle table so I can get the correct holding position.

  • @singlespeedman
    @singlespeedman Год назад

    Thanks!

  • @samafifi2713
    @samafifi2713 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for being a great watch master and a decent human being

  • @gregellerbe
    @gregellerbe Год назад +2

    Thanks bro for your new video,miss you and your family, hope you have a great holiday.

  • @deaconblue949
    @deaconblue949 Год назад +2

    I really enjoy watching you do the case work. It's really the best thing next to a brand new watch. Cheers!

  • @gregorypayne4712
    @gregorypayne4712 Год назад +2

    superb work as always Joe !! Very best seasonal wishes to you and your family.

  • @felipeviterbinodeoliveira4079
    @felipeviterbinodeoliveira4079 Год назад +1

    Love from 🇧🇷, love your videos and hearing your thoughts on many subjects.

  • @s2sailingfree
    @s2sailingfree Год назад +4

    Joe, I have been haunted by the pleadings in your prior video. I too am numb with outrage at what good people are allowing to happen in their name. It’s knowing that there are people like you, that are not afraid to remind humanity of our shortcomings that gives me some measure of hope. Blessing friend.

  • @samighanem7003
    @samighanem7003 Год назад +2

    Thank you for you soothing Video and hopeful words. From Palestine with love. God Bless

  • @gori277
    @gori277 Год назад +1

    Merry Christmas/Holidays/Festivities.

  • @sebastiankotilainen7807
    @sebastiankotilainen7807 Год назад +7

    it's been a pleasure following your channel. your work is more art than just the work of a watchmaker. Merry Christmas, peace and love to you and your family❤️

  • @robalexander7348
    @robalexander7348 Год назад +4

    This is a lovely 1970's Heuer Carrera watch, you have dione very nice work so far,i look forward to it's final completion. " Merry Christmas to you and family also " 🙏 Au

  • @popeyewatch
    @popeyewatch Год назад +2

    Brilliant, as always, Joe. Peace to you and all of us!

  • @ivoolazabal7323
    @ivoolazabal7323 Год назад +3

    Mucho amor y dedicación hacia los relojes. Sobre todo a la hora de restaurarlos. Saludos desde Uruguay.

  • @bluedog4286
    @bluedog4286 Год назад

    Silence is death. You have the gift of compassion and understanding without condemnation - thank you. BTW, your skills are outstanding.

  • @amiramy6796
    @amiramy6796 Год назад +1

    Hello from Singapore 🇸🇬, I love watching your video content. Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @nemes15G
    @nemes15G Год назад +6

    So good to have you back my friend. I am watching this with a severe case of tool envy... no smutty comments please 😏

  • @texanasimmons1761
    @texanasimmons1761 Год назад +1

    Greetings from the Lone Star State, the Great State of Texas! Its great to see another video from you, Ive missed you. I hope we will see the completion of the repair of this watch in the new year!
    I hope you and your family have a safe and healthy holiday and new year!

  • @elgarxu9636
    @elgarxu9636 Год назад +1

    Love your channel and all the videos. Merry Christmas!!!

  • @jonathan-alexandredavis5616
    @jonathan-alexandredavis5616 Год назад +2

    Zen out accomplished, thank you sir !

  • @Trixtrem1974
    @Trixtrem1974 Год назад +1

    welcome back!!!! we missed you!

  • @ross4693
    @ross4693 Год назад +2

    Beautiful work Joe! Happy holidays to you and yours. Ross

  • @tellitlikeitis-rg4ny
    @tellitlikeitis-rg4ny Год назад +1

    Hi joe missed your videos, ,lovely job that ,, peace love and hope the new year brings you much joy and happiness , B21

  • @davidmeaney7329
    @davidmeaney7329 Год назад +1

    Glad to see you back. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

  • @gbrl3272
    @gbrl3272 Год назад +8

    Thank you Nekkid for your videos, have a peaceful celebrations and may God protect us from evil. 🍉🕊

  • @davidboon5906
    @davidboon5906 Год назад +9

    This Man has brought So Much Kama to Me Over such a long period of time ❤️
    Thank You ❤️
    Keep the consummate skill & conversations You are Super Qualified Gem of a Watchmaker & Gentleman In an English Man way 👏🏼👏🏼 Thank You 👍

  • @denis9450
    @denis9450 Год назад +1

    A very Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and yours.

  • @richardstadler1458
    @richardstadler1458 Год назад +6

    So happy to have you back in my quiet little life. Kind of interesting to think about this world we live in and how excited I am to watch your new video (haven’t started watching yet). I don’t know you (except having watched every video you’ve made) and you don’t know me, but your content brings me so much joy. Meanwhile, so many people that don’t know each other harbor so much hate toward one another - stupid. Preach on Joe!

  • @ihspstanktribe
    @ihspstanktribe Год назад +1

    I like the longer videos, though. All the detail! That way, depending on my mood, i can watch the movement or or case work, and just listen to tye rest. Depending on my mood i can prefer one or the other, but a lot of times I get fully invested in the whole project. I love watching you "make magic" qith these watch repairs. I have several favorites that i watch repeatedly. Your skill and knowledge are amazing.

  • @gaz-gemw5801
    @gaz-gemw5801 Год назад +1

    You have made my day, I’ve really missed your videos.😊😊😊😊👍🏻

  • @l33jcm
    @l33jcm Год назад +1

    Blessed are the peacemakers! Welcome back!

  • @davegill5039
    @davegill5039 Год назад +1

    Outstanding looking watch, i love a nekkid fix

  • @rhodes1591
    @rhodes1591 Год назад +1

    yea, 🙏🏻 ... we all pray, for peace, and intelligence to prevail

  • @philyew3617
    @philyew3617 Год назад +1

    Hello Joe, good to see you again after a while. May the Peace, Love, Joy and Blessings of Christmas be upon you and your family, even the little tool tea leaf.😊 . Beautiful work as always and I look forward to a part two. As for the negative comments? Don't change a thing, It shows you are a human being with a heart and, are a man with principles. To those who dislike your thoughts (or mine). Maybe they would do well to look, listen and learn from you. Maybe they could join the good people and make this Planet a better place.

  • @henkwesselink2301
    @henkwesselink2301 Год назад +1

    I got this very watch in 1979 from my patents. Hope to see more of your videos. Many Christmas greetings from the Netherlands

  • @jakemoeller7850
    @jakemoeller7850 Год назад +1

    You are an artist!

  • @trebor217
    @trebor217 Год назад +1

    Good afternoon here. remarkable equipment and dedicated love of trade. Congratulations. Thank you.

  • @cmdrflint9115
    @cmdrflint9115 Год назад +1

    Hello my fellow grapefruit, that’s a beautiful watch, I’m rather obsessed with 1970s watches recently, so this was perfect!

  • @ESLAMEID
    @ESLAMEID Год назад +1

    Thank you for your human feelings. That really gives your channel its special character. Please go on your way❤

  • @bobderemer5015
    @bobderemer5015 Год назад +1

    Noice! Happy Holidays NWM!

  • @rayclark44
    @rayclark44 Год назад +1

    Thank you Joe God bless you sir.

  • @okiebob5873
    @okiebob5873 Год назад +1

    Love your work brother!

  • @russellforrest1730
    @russellforrest1730 Год назад +2

    Watching this with tears trickling down my cheeks. It feels like the world is falling apart, and I'm clinging to a video desperately hoping for respite. My heart is bursting with wishes and prayers for peace and an end to the monstrous violence, but behind it all is a heavy feeling of powerlessness. Joe, let's look after ourselves, and one another. That's what we can do. That's all we can do. In the end, that will be enough. Bless you. Bless your family. And prayers and blessings for everyone suffering in the world, wherever they are.

  • @moosesamli4569
    @moosesamli4569 Год назад +4

    In April of 1983 when I was a young codriver, the same exact watch I have bought second hand with the first real money I’ve made from racing, got stolen from my hotel room. Sad sad day indeed, and our car broke down within sight of the finish line whilst we were finishing third, ended up thirteenth instead.

  • @ront841
    @ront841 Год назад +1

    Beautiful work joe 👌

  • @Antony_Jenner
    @Antony_Jenner Год назад +8

    Good to see you Joe, I wish you and your Family a Merry Christmass 😇and a happy New Year🥳. Glad to see I'm not the only one who calls his child a cheeky little shit.
    Peace be with you my friend!

  • @darrenfry4695
    @darrenfry4695 Год назад +2

    Merry Xmas to you all and lets hope for a better new year. Cheers joe.

  • @FTW1374
    @FTW1374 Год назад +1

    Awesome job restoring that case looks amazing!

  • @paulsinnott4422
    @paulsinnott4422 Год назад +1

    Your wishes for peace and an end of brutality are not political but are pure compassion in the face of oppression. Averting our eye to this is not the same as turning a cheek. We pray for peace. Thank you for speaking up.

  • @paulstuard7988
    @paulstuard7988 Год назад +1

    A work of art.

  • @martinhorne5312
    @martinhorne5312 Год назад +1

    Great to hear your voice again!