Am not in anyway qualified to even open up a watch. Watching this video makes me happier knowing its complex parts and having this watch for the longest time.
It's amazing how much more complicated that movement is with the addition of an alarm function. I've always been in awe of you guys who can build and repair these little machines, but I've never really thought about the people who actually design these complications. They must be some mad geniuses!
Your meticulous work with tiny beautiful machines, your calm, quiet commentary, the unobtrusive music, I could almost fall asleep, if i weren't so absolutely fascinated. I wish I could do what you do, but I'm happy to watch and admire. These are among the most calming videos I've found, well done, sir.
Hello Mark, Sweden here again. I felt I had a anxiety/panic attack comming on a while ago, felt the need to combat that with a few meds and as I did this video came up in the feed,, watched it of course. Soft background music and that gentle voice.. Much better now. Thank you Mark.
You have done a fine bit of repair work on this unique little beauty. Never heard whether the Bell-Omatic actually made a sound. It is of course more than adequate as a day/date timepiece. You went just far enough. Leaving the original dial and hands was a good call. Thank You for the presentation.
I can't believe you restored that watch. It is great to see something so abused come back to good life. I actually like the wear and tear on the face. It gives the watch character.
Ordered one for myself off ebay based off this video. Got it today, the case and strap are all beat to hell, but once I opened her up... JOY! The movement and face are immaculate! I'm super chuffed. Will give her a service and then once I've refinished and plated the case and strap she'll be beautiful again. Cheers!
I don't know how I ended up here. At first I said there is no way I am going to watch this over 30 minute video but I ended up watching the whole thing and I enjoyed every bit of it! it is actually therapeutic and it makes you appreciate mechanical working of a watch and the amazing talent and delicacy needed to fix such stuff. You are one talented mechanical surgeon!
I inherited a Bullhead from my dad. He died a year ago now and I would love to honor his memory by repairing it myself. He was a watchmaker, but I haven't opened a watch since I was a teen, though, so I think it might be good for me to watch a few instruction videos to get my memory up to date and fill in all the blanks. 😊
Amazing video - just seen! I have had one of these same watches from new. Recently repaired and cleaned after wearing whilst sailing and subject to a small ingress of sea water causing rust. (The watch over the years was no longer sealed.) After repair and cleaning the watch looses about 3 seconds a day whilst being worn and gains about 3 seconds a day overnight when placed face up. So, with a routine - I do not have to adjust the watch. 🙂 Watching your video gives me an insight into the workings of this timepiece. In 1977 the watch was being worn and survived a fire undamaged - more than I can say for me. Thank you. Watch is not for sale by the way 🙂
The watch looks great! I love seeing things repaired, or repairing them myself, that most people would throw out. Nothing better than rusty junk coming back to life.
No need to apologise for the continuity in the filming we all know where the true expertise in your uploads is and that is in the fantastic watch making skill you continually serve up for us.Thank you for taking the time and effort to educate and entertain us .👍🏻
Dear Sweet Louise, what a bucket of bolts. It impresses me to no end that you were able to find a runner in that mess. I'm amazed at how much time you spent on it, too. If I figure your time at a hundred bucks an hour, plus the cost of the piece itself, it cost you over a thousand, here, I'm guessing. I'm also going to guess that the personal satisfaction and entertainment value of the work probably exceeds that amount. It was amazing to see. Thanks, Mark, for sharing the amazing journey.
Of all the great content you've uploaded, this is by far my favourite video! I've also taken to repairing absolute junkers, and although I don't always succeed, when it does its so much more rewarding
As ever, I did watch until the end of the video to see if you forget some parts; but you really are a great professional, man...!!! I don't know how you can deal with so many stirring parts everywhere and never forget nothing. CONGRATULATIONS...!!!
COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED HERE: at 36:00 I purchased a complete junker of a Seiko Bellmatic with a 4006A movement inside. This movement and the watch as a whole was rusted solid to the point that the hands could not be altered and the movement did not run at all. Join me as I strip this down and attempt to make it run again.
Again I was glued to my laptop. Excellent video. So different 'cause the watch had been neglected. As I watched, I was thinking of the contrast: The watch as you received it vs how tenderly you breathed life into it. In general, your commentary makes these videos fun! ...and often humorous. Plus, I am learning names of parts, etc., etc.
This video made my day. You are amazing. Your videos relax me and teach me. I own a Seiko Bellmatic 4006-6037 in much better shape than your patient. You brought it out of the ICU like the genius that you are. Thanks so much!!!
A pleasure to watch. I do have one of these somewhere, it used to belong to my father but isn't working as it should. Won't be dismantling it any time soon... respect.
Great video. A pleasure to watch! Surprising how much you can learn just by observing. Having just completed your Level two course I think this is a project to far for me at the moment but still, inspirational. Thank you.
agreed rocket science is like, way overrated put a big enough banger under it and its gonna go up dont ask me how I know this, ... I still get flashbacks
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I think that you should take no notice whatsoever of any negative comments.This is quality workmanship.From someone who loves what they do. Brilliant vid. Love all of the Watch repair vids that I have seen on you tube. Glad I have found yet more vids to watch , adding yet another interest to my many other interests. Love it, disregard the naysayers and trolls. There is not one vid on you tube that doesn’t have a number of thumbs down. It means nothing. Only that the idiots abound. Hiding behind their keyboard. Great Vid,keep them coming. Now subscribed.
WOW, all your videos are TOP stuff, better than any other tutorials. But this one, i just love it. I own a bellmatic that suddenly stopped and before i open it i wanted to check if there was anything on 4006A and here you are again. I've been watching your videos for a few months. I love mechanical watches -own some 80 of them- and have bought a beguinners bunch of tools and used them for a while doing some easy projects and looking at (manily) your tutorials for advice, instructions and help. I'm genuinely considering taking your courses cos since a few months i'm very excited to get watches restored and repaired. It looks i'm getting bored of restoring and repairing vintage lambrettas and need something else to keep me alive, so anyway, 1000's thanx for your great work which more than anything i TRULY RESPECT. You're a master. Greetings from Spain. (and as the comment below states, i also feel like building a rocket would be easier, so i'll probably leave this bellmatic for a later stage in where i'd be more confident in stripping it and get it done... :-(
After 10 minutes i thought, he never will get this thing back together. Never. I was wrong. Great video. Regards from Germany. I also use a Seiko automatic.
Excellent job. I've started repairing and servicing watches after watching your channel and also taking your watchrepair obline course. I find it very soothing and almost lije a sort of meditation. However, you seem to have the same problem that I have. I want to try and fix every watch I see and I think they deserve to tick. It is amazing how much job that has gone into old timepieces that no one (well almost no ino) finds any value in nowadays. Thank you !
I just had to watch this video wearing my 1970 Bellmatic, purchased new while stationed in Saigon a lifetime ago. It still looks and runs like new although it's gold look plating is thinning. I love to wear it to a quiet dinner with friends and set the alarm to go off mid evening. Creates a great conversation point as most people have never heard a mechanical alarm. Congrats on the beautiful video and great resurrection. I always love your music choices. I know who i want working on my Bellmatic when next it needs service.
@Brains ironically. 🤣🤣 yes both cats would jump on my lap when I had a soldering iron in my hand.Electronics was not the best hobby with Cats who adore you. 👍👍 But I wish that they were still with me. Bless them. My late Wife used to say to me,it’s a shame that you can’t attract women like you can attract Cats.. 😁😁😁.
I don't see myself ever rebuilding a watch, I dont wear one (and certainly not mens watches), but your videos are so entertaining. Watching a quality craftsman giving a wonderful discussion or tutorial for a wonderful piece of workmanship, is always fun!
Thank you for inspiring me to start wearing my near NOS Bell-matic that has been languishing in my watch box for years, It is the Octagon case variety Bell-matic, I purchased it on a whim from the original owner who himself did not not use it much. I get the impression that these watches tend to be somewhat underappreciated by the Watch collector community in favor of the more appreciated Swiss brands. I am an amateur watch tinkerer who has rescued a few vintage watches over the years and I always enjoy watching how a professional goes about it. My best effort watch rescue is a 1954 Omega Seamaster with the Cal 354 swan neck regulated bumper movement, I was on pins and needles all the time that I worked on it, but I'm glad to say that the result is a gorgeous vintage piece that keeps time to under 3 Seconds a day while looking good as it should.
I'm finally servicing one! Thank you for your videos. The most difficult part is the alarm spring. I can't wait till lesson 4 is available on your watch course!
I have just Signed up and Mark i have watched many hours of watch repairs on your chanel. I am a watch collector and find your videos very theraputic and satisfying and wish i had the skills to do the restorations you do. Thanks for the efforts you put in to the chanel and keep them coming,
There's no real good reason I should have found your channel - but I'm glad I did: it's fascinating work; wonderful skill on display; it's therapeutic and calming. You sir, are a true gentleman :-)
Enjoyed watching the video on the restoration of that 1970s watch I have an old Timex automatic from my dad when he passed away I found still works just needs work I wish you were somebody like you around to repair it
Another great instructional video. Pure magic again. I've a Bell Matic 4006-6031, but I'm afraid I'll sell it one day in order to change it for another model (i.e. the more fashionable 6027 in my humble opinion). Anyway I like this age patina on the dial because is part of the watch history. Best regards from Mallorca.
I would be proud to wear that watch. Like you say, it not only is keeping good time, but it comes with a story all its own. I like your style and attention to detail and knowledge about watches and keeping them working. Cheers.
Mark, I am a new subscriber and this is first video video I felt moved enough to leave a comment on. This repair was simply amazing. At the onset of the video I saw the state of the watch and was shaking my head and saying "Mark, what have you gotten yourself into"! But at the end I was amazed by what you did. I remember this type of watch. My step-father owned one and your repair brought back memories. Thank you.
Once again, I love seeing vintage watches saved and restored, two thumbs up! This was a lot of work Mark, but once again you have shown us why you are the Master! Thank you for rescuing this watch!
Well done that man! another fascinating video. Your videos are both easy on the eyes and the ears - no blaring music just a soft gentle waft of music, enough to fill the gaps in narration and not to be obtrusive. I think if I had tried that strip down and rebuild I would have had a lot of parts left over and quite a lot of bleeps for good measure :D The end result looks great but I would have preferred it on a more 'distressed' looking strap.
Thanks Mark! The watch looks a lot better now. Yep, you have to pay close attention to the photos. Sometimes the sellers don't even know what they have. I won a bid awhile back on eBay and the seller, and I guess everyone else that viewed the two tools, thought that the tools where for installing hands on watches. After close examination I realized that they were actually very nice Bulova Accutron index finger collet adjustment tools on one end, and index finger pawl adjustment tools on the other end. I got them pretty cheap even considering shipping from across the pond!
Hello. I love doing the same thing to guns. Taking the old and forgotten and making them like new again. I've been looking into watchmaking as a hobby. It looks so rewarding. This video is the best example I seen of someone who does it for the art and appreciation. You sir have a new fan.
I know very little about watches, but I could spend all day watching this channel. Seriously, great work. And the background relaxing music is excellent. And your attitude when you make mistakes is something to be proud of ! Keep up the good work.
Not a watch maker but I owned one of these in the 70's, bought in the PX in Germany when I was in the Army. The watch was stolen in a burglary of my house in 1987. It was a great watch, felt good and when the alarm went off it made a nice buzz on my wrist. Important lesson. Never store valuables in the top dresser drawer. Burglars know where you keep you nice things.
I'm going to be servicing one of these tomorrow so I watched your video to see what I was getting into. Hopefully the one I'm servicing isn't rusty like yours. Great video!
I marvel at your craftmanship, outstanding. I am a great fan of second life in so many cases. My watches are old, I had them restored (I am not patient enough for that, rather restore cars). But it is sure nice to see these work again. So thanks for the vids, it has been worth any second, Roland from good old Germany.
Really nice, Mark. I agree, the dial and hands are just fine as is. Intricate little fellow, I must say it's impressive you are not at all intimidated. I would be taking many photos to help me reassemble this one.
This ain’t a job, this is ART 🌟
Thanks for the encouragement. And thanks for watching
Couldn't agree more!
No it's just a job. Stop exagerating
Am not in anyway qualified to even open up a watch. Watching this video makes me happier knowing its complex parts and having this watch for the longest time.
It's amazing how much more complicated that movement is with the addition of an alarm function. I've always been in awe of you guys who can build and repair these little machines, but I've never really thought about the people who actually design these complications. They must be some mad geniuses!
Your meticulous work with tiny beautiful machines, your calm, quiet commentary, the unobtrusive music, I could almost fall asleep, if i weren't so absolutely fascinated. I wish I could do what you do, but I'm happy to watch and admire. These are among the most calming videos I've found, well done, sir.
Hello Mark, Sweden here again.
I felt I had a anxiety/panic attack comming on a while ago, felt the need to combat that with a few meds and as I did this video came up in the feed,, watched it of course.
Soft background music and that gentle voice.. Much better now.
Thank you Mark.
glad to hear that Peder :)
Be careful with the pills. If there benzos they cause a nasty addiction. I would know
You have done a fine bit of repair work on this unique little beauty. Never heard whether the Bell-Omatic actually made a sound. It is of course more than adequate as a day/date timepiece. You went just far enough. Leaving the original dial and hands was a good call. Thank You for the presentation.
But - It Wants To Run! That alone makes it worth the effort. Man after my own heart, love these watch rescue videos!
@pedro silva - The manual for this movement states 180 degrees and above. We got it above ;)
Thank you Broderick
I can't believe you restored that watch. It is great to see something so abused come back to good life. I actually like the wear and tear on the face. It gives the watch character.
you sir are one of the gifted people with patience and steady hands. really love your works. keep it coming. :)
Ordered one for myself off ebay based off this video. Got it today, the case and strap are all beat to hell, but once I opened her up... JOY! The movement and face are immaculate! I'm super chuffed. Will give her a service and then once I've refinished and plated the case and strap she'll be beautiful again. Cheers!
Incredible. There is a joy in bringing forgotten machanical things back to life. You are truely a gifted master!!!
It was fate that the bellmatic has found you. I am sure it is crying with tears in its eyes. So happy for you. Your work was simple unbelievable!
I love how conservative and understated a lot of the older watches are...beautiful work and watch.
Cheers. Really appreciate that.
after i see u video ,i purchase a bell matic on ebay from japan. i really like it
So therapeutic. This should be prescribed for people who suffer from anxiety
I don't know how I ended up here. At first I said there is no way I am going to watch this over 30 minute video but I ended up watching the whole thing and I enjoyed every bit of it! it is actually therapeutic and it makes you appreciate mechanical working of a watch and the amazing talent and delicacy needed to fix such stuff. You are one talented mechanical surgeon!
I inherited a Bullhead from my dad. He died a year ago now and I would love to honor his memory by repairing it myself.
He was a watchmaker, but I haven't opened a watch since I was a teen, though, so I think it might be good for me to watch a few instruction videos to get my memory up to date and fill in all the blanks. 😊
Amazing video - just seen! I have had one of these same watches from new. Recently repaired and cleaned after wearing whilst sailing and subject to a small ingress of sea water causing rust. (The watch over the years was no longer sealed.) After repair and cleaning the watch looses about 3 seconds a day whilst being worn and gains about 3 seconds a day overnight when placed face up. So, with a routine - I do not have to adjust the watch. 🙂 Watching your video gives me an insight into the workings of this timepiece. In 1977 the watch was being worn and survived a fire undamaged - more than I can say for me. Thank you. Watch is not for sale by the way 🙂
The watch looks great! I love seeing things repaired, or repairing them myself, that most people would throw out. Nothing better than rusty junk coming back to life.
No need to apologise for the continuity in the filming we all know where the true expertise in your uploads is and that is in the fantastic watch making skill you continually serve up for us.Thank you for taking the time and effort to educate and entertain us .👍🏻
How do not scream “it’s alive!” Once it starts running? Love your videos. Keep them coming.
This guy is a true maestro...if he can't fix it then it is not worth fixing! I have watched many videos here and this guy is the best on youtube.
Really enjoyed “watching” you bring this timepiece back to life. Highly skilled and artful... big thumbs up.
Dear Sweet Louise, what a bucket of bolts. It impresses me to no end that you were able to find a runner in that mess. I'm amazed at how much time you spent on it, too. If I figure your time at a hundred bucks an hour, plus the cost of the piece itself, it cost you over a thousand, here, I'm guessing. I'm also going to guess that the personal satisfaction and entertainment value of the work probably exceeds that amount. It was amazing to see. Thanks, Mark, for sharing the amazing journey.
Thanks Randy Novick - Appreciate the comment
Of all the great content you've uploaded, this is by far my favourite video! I've also taken to repairing absolute junkers, and although I don't always succeed, when it does its so much more rewarding
Thanks - Appreciate the comment Antti
As ever, I did watch until the end of the video to see if you forget some parts; but you really are a great professional, man...!!!
I don't know how you can deal with so many stirring parts everywhere and never forget nothing. CONGRATULATIONS...!!!
COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED HERE: at 36:00
I purchased a complete junker of a Seiko Bellmatic with a 4006A movement inside. This movement and the watch as a whole was rusted solid to the point that the hands could not be altered and the movement did not run at all. Join me as I strip this down and attempt to make it run again.
How much did you sell it for?
Thank you for making these superb films, they are so well photographed and edited, such a great cure for stress and anxiety! Much appreciated Mark
Such a great watch two reasons it’s a Seiko and it has a mechanical alarm, been on my watch wish list for a while
Again I was glued to my laptop. Excellent video. So different 'cause the watch had been neglected. As I watched, I was thinking of the contrast: The watch as you received it vs how tenderly you breathed life into it. In general, your commentary makes these videos fun! ...and often humorous. Plus, I am learning names of parts, etc., etc.
This video made my day. You are amazing. Your videos relax me and teach me. I own a Seiko Bellmatic 4006-6037 in much better shape than your patient. You brought it out of the ICU like the genius that you are. Thanks so much!!!
Cheers. Really appreciate that.
A pleasure to watch. I do have one of these somewhere, it used to belong to my father but isn't working as it should. Won't be dismantling it any time soon... respect.
Great video. A pleasure to watch! Surprising how much you can learn just by observing. Having just completed your Level two course I think this is a project to far for me at the moment but still, inspirational. Thank you.
Thanks Jason
It's good that you were able to make this repair, quite impressive. Has complications, but a nice challenge. Thanks Mark.
This was fun and relaxing to “ watch”...pun intended! Great to see an older and abused watch given new life. Cheers from Nova Scotia, Canada.
Thanks - Appreciate the comment Michael
Watching you save these neglected watches is great fun. Thanks!
I could hear the watch thank you when you were applying lubricant.
😂😂😂
This is amazing work. A very complicated movement done so easily. You are a thoroughbred professional.
I feel like building a rocket would be easier
Einstein wanted to be a watchmaker...tells ya somthin.
hahahaha, yeah really !
@@thomassavage527 instead, he solved time.
agreed
rocket science is like, way overrated
put a big enough banger under it and its gonna go up
dont ask me how I know this, ... I still get flashbacks
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I think that you should take no notice whatsoever of any negative comments.This is quality workmanship.From someone who loves what they do. Brilliant vid. Love all of the Watch repair vids that I have seen on you tube. Glad I have found yet more vids to watch , adding yet another interest to my many other interests. Love it, disregard the naysayers and trolls. There is not one vid on you tube that doesn’t have a number of thumbs down. It means nothing. Only that the idiots abound. Hiding behind their keyboard. Great Vid,keep them coming. Now subscribed.
Amazing vid, amazing work! I really enjoyed watching that 😍❤
Thank you Mack
WOW, all your videos are TOP stuff, better than any other tutorials. But this one, i just love it.
I own a bellmatic that suddenly stopped and before i open it i wanted to check if there was anything on 4006A and here you are again. I've been watching your videos for a few months. I love mechanical watches -own some 80 of them- and have bought a beguinners bunch of tools and used them for a while doing some easy projects and looking at (manily) your tutorials for advice, instructions and help. I'm genuinely considering taking your courses cos since a few months i'm very excited to get watches restored and repaired. It looks i'm getting bored of restoring and repairing vintage lambrettas and need something else to keep me alive, so anyway, 1000's thanx for your great work which more than anything i TRULY RESPECT. You're a master. Greetings from Spain. (and as the comment below states, i also feel like building a rocket would be easier, so i'll probably leave this bellmatic for a later stage in where i'd be more confident in stripping it and get it done... :-(
what is that blue grease that he's using to oil the stem?
Sir I'm asking you to never say that your job is not interesting. You are an artist. It's very relaxing to watch your craftsmanship
How do you know where everything goes after you take everything apart, and what's the purple stuff you keep applying, some sort of lubricant?
because he is a watch maker
After 10 minutes i thought, he never will get this thing back together. Never. I was wrong. Great video. Regards from Germany. I also use a Seiko automatic.
I wish they would make a new mechanical alarm watch.
Excellent job. I've started repairing and servicing watches after watching your channel and also taking your watchrepair obline course. I find it very soothing and almost lije a sort of meditation. However, you seem to have the same problem that I have. I want to try and fix every watch I see and I think they deserve to tick. It is amazing how much job that has gone into old timepieces that no one (well almost no ino) finds any value in nowadays. Thank you !
" Has been treated like an golden egg!!"
Laughing my bud off!! ;)
it's a "Special" watch :)
@@WatchRepairChannel I bet it is!! ;)
These back from the dead restoration videos are by far my favorites of all your videos.
Somebody's been watchin This Old Tony :)
Hey - not so much of the old!!! I'm not yet 50 ;)
By the way - how did you know my middle name is Tony - I don't think I ever made that public.
@@WatchRepairChannel ruclips.net/user/featony
@@boj4ngles Cool - thanks, looks great.
I think he's referring to a RUclips channel by a guy called "This Old Tony" who's funny and brilliant at the same time. Similar humour!!
I just had to watch this video wearing my 1970 Bellmatic, purchased new while stationed in Saigon a lifetime ago. It still looks and runs like new although it's gold look plating is thinning. I love to wear it to a quiet dinner with friends and set the alarm to go off mid evening. Creates a great conversation point as most people have never heard a mechanical alarm. Congrats on the beautiful video and great resurrection. I always love your music choices. I know who i want working on my Bellmatic when next it needs service.
13:48: That's the time when one of my cats would decide to "help" and jump up on the bench and knock everything all over the floor.
lol yes I use to allow my cats into my work area, until I came home and found that they helped me clear my bench.
😂😂😝
@Brains ironically. 🤣🤣 yes both cats would jump on my lap when I had a soldering iron in my hand.Electronics was not the best hobby with Cats who adore you. 👍👍 But I wish that they were still with me. Bless them. My late Wife used to say to me,it’s a shame that you can’t attract women like you can attract Cats.. 😁😁😁.
I don't see myself ever rebuilding a watch, I dont wear one (and certainly not mens watches), but your videos are so entertaining. Watching a quality craftsman giving a wonderful discussion or tutorial for a wonderful piece of workmanship, is always fun!
"Luckily, I had a spare one."
Thanks for sharing. Seikos are a family tradition and you provide great tutorials!
and I can’t even put a sandwich together
Thank you for inspiring me to start wearing my near NOS Bell-matic that has been languishing in my watch box for years, It is the Octagon case variety Bell-matic, I purchased it on a whim from the original owner who himself did not not use it much. I get the impression that these watches tend to be somewhat underappreciated by the Watch collector community in favor of the more appreciated Swiss brands. I am an amateur watch tinkerer who has rescued a few vintage watches over the years and I always enjoy watching how a professional goes about it. My best effort watch rescue is a 1954 Omega Seamaster with the Cal 354 swan neck regulated bumper movement, I was on pins and needles all the time that I worked on it, but I'm glad to say that the result is a gorgeous vintage piece that keeps time to under 3 Seconds a day while looking good as it should.
Note to self: Stop marking up watches with arrows!
Great job of showing how a junk watch can be made useful again with enough skill. Thanks for taking time to put this togeather and sharing!
And tonight on Friday 13th, we're going to pick a "lucky" winner.................
Please make more this type of videos as these watches they always tell a story and there is always something new to see and learn. PERFECTTTTT
It's up to you, it's an honest watch showing it's been worn. You did a fantastic job reviving this watch
I find this video more relaxing than lying on a beach in the Bahamas. Love your channel...and thanks for taking the time to make these!
Don't change anything. First time time seeing your work. Not everyone has the ability to bring back the dead. Keep up the resurrections. 👍👍👍👍
I'm finally servicing one! Thank you for your videos. The most difficult part is the alarm spring. I can't wait till lesson 4 is available on your watch course!
I have just Signed up and Mark i have watched many hours of watch repairs on your chanel. I am a watch collector and find your videos very theraputic and satisfying and wish i had the skills to do the restorations you do. Thanks for the efforts you put in to the chanel and keep them coming,
There's no real good reason I should have found your channel - but I'm glad I did: it's fascinating work; wonderful skill on display; it's therapeutic and calming. You sir, are a true gentleman :-)
I have been following your videos for a rather long time, I have to say that you are an exquisite watchmaker.
Your videos are like therapy to me. After a hard day's work, a lullaby for sleep.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching an artist at work. Brilliant.
Enjoyed watching the video on the restoration of that 1970s watch I have an old Timex automatic from my dad when he passed away I found still works just needs work I wish you were somebody like you around to repair it
Another great instructional video. Pure magic again. I've a Bell Matic 4006-6031, but I'm afraid I'll sell it one day in order to change it for another model (i.e. the more fashionable 6027 in my humble opinion). Anyway I like this age patina on the dial because is part of the watch history. Best regards from Mallorca.
Well, Ireally thought it would have been a write off. Amazing work from an artist.
I would be proud to wear that watch. Like you say, it not only is keeping good time, but it comes with a story all its own. I like your style and attention to detail and knowledge about watches and keeping them working. Cheers.
Mark, I am a new subscriber and this is first video video I felt moved enough to leave a comment on. This repair was simply amazing. At the onset of the video I saw the state of the watch and was shaking my head and saying "Mark, what have you gotten yourself into"! But at the end I was amazed by what you did. I remember this type of watch. My step-father owned one and your repair brought back memories. Thank you.
Once again, I love seeing vintage watches saved and restored, two thumbs up! This was a lot of work Mark, but once again you have shown us why you are the Master! Thank you for rescuing this watch!
Thank you Scott
You brought new life and all the components are working together to do what they were designed to do. Great work.
I know that you have years of training and experience. But I am still amazed at how you remember how these are re-assembled. Yes. Truly an art.
Well done that man! another fascinating video. Your videos are both easy on the eyes and the ears - no blaring music just a soft gentle waft of music, enough to fill the gaps in narration and not to be obtrusive. I think if I had tried that strip down and rebuild I would have had a lot of parts left over and quite a lot of bleeps for good measure :D The end result looks great but I would have preferred it on a more 'distressed' looking strap.
Thanks Mark! The watch looks a lot better now. Yep, you have to pay close attention to the photos. Sometimes the sellers don't even know what they have.
I won a bid awhile back on eBay and the seller, and I guess everyone else that viewed the two tools, thought that the tools where for installing hands on watches. After close examination I realized that they were actually very nice Bulova Accutron index finger collet adjustment tools on one end, and index finger pawl adjustment tools on the other end.
I got them pretty cheap even considering shipping from across the pond!
Thank you Robert Calk Jr.
You are absolutely amazing and yes you paid too much for that watch considering what you had to do to give it a new life. Happy Father's Day!
Wonderful bringing to life a watch that wanted to live. You played the doctor to a dying patient
Hello. I love doing the same thing to guns. Taking the old and forgotten and making them like new again. I've been looking into watchmaking as a hobby. It looks so rewarding. This video is the best example I seen of someone who does it for the art and appreciation. You sir have a new fan.
Big difference, I love the final outcome. Patina on dial through clear lens is my favourite. Thanks
Forget Archie Luxury..... No watch is Junk until this man says it is !!! You Sir are the very definition of "craftsman"
Dear watchmaker, isn't only hard gained knowledge, you're a gifted man!! God help to this art never get lost.
I think that if the watch was alive it would be really grateful for what you've done for it and by giving it a second chance.
This is so much funn to watch. Thanks for doing it and bringing it back to life. I hope you enjoy it a lot
I know very little about watches, but I could spend all day watching this channel. Seriously, great work. And the background relaxing music is excellent. And your attitude when you make mistakes is something to be proud of ! Keep up the good work.
It is good to know there is a skilled watchmaker living in my country. Welcome.
Not a watch maker but I owned one of these in the 70's, bought in the PX in Germany when I was in the Army. The watch was stolen in a burglary of my house in 1987. It was a great watch, felt good and when the alarm went off it made a nice buzz on my wrist. Important lesson. Never store valuables in the top dresser drawer. Burglars know where you keep you nice things.
Turned out great! I love that you left the dial and hands as is. Better to leave them be.
I'm going to be servicing one of these tomorrow so I watched your video to see what I was getting into. Hopefully the one I'm servicing isn't rusty like yours. Great video!
your patience is incredible, it is a complete change when finished
I marvel at your craftmanship, outstanding. I am a great fan of second life in so many cases. My watches are old, I had them restored (I am not patient enough for that, rather restore cars). But it is sure nice to see these work again. So thanks for the vids, it has been worth any second, Roland from good old Germany.
Thanks for the encouragement megamediker. And thanks for watching
Really nice, Mark. I agree, the dial and hands are just fine as is. Intricate little fellow, I must say it's impressive you are not at all intimidated. I would be taking many photos to help me reassemble this one.
It's amazing how you're able to take to watch apart and put it back together. I really enjoy your videos
The work you did on the remains of , once a very proud watch, are nothing short of a miracle Sir! A pleasure to watch too.
Thanks for the encouragement. And thanks for watching
I don't know what is more relaxing, you doing the watch or the music in the background.