Restoration of Brad Pitt's Citizen "Bullhead" watch from "Once upon a time in Hollywood"

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  • This time I´m restoring a Citizen Bullhead Chronograph.
    The watch become famous as Cliff Booth (played by Brad Pitt) worn it in the movie "Once upon a time in Hollywood"
    This watch is powered by the Citizen 8110A chronograph movement.
    The watch is in a really bad condition. The gold-plated case and the painted bezel is heavily damaged, the glass is scratched, the movement stops repeatedly and the bracelet is not original and broken.
    I need to get rid of the old gold-plating and the black paint, i´m using my new sandblaster for this job.
    After sanding and polishing the case, it´s ready for a new gold-plating. The bezel gets a new painting after polishing.
    I need to replace the glass and the crown. Crown and chronograph-pushers were gold-plated originally but Cliff is wearing it with silver colored crown and pushers.
    So I´m just polishing the pushers and waive the gold-plating.
    The hands can be polished but I need to re-paint the chronograph hands with a nice looking "orange".
    The dial is hopeless. I can´t restore that one so I need to use my little time machine again.
    After everything is cleaned, polished, re-plated and re-painted, I can re-assemble the movement with some fresh oil. After that, this watch is in a fantastic beat (+0 seconds per day) again.
    I hope you liked this restoration, if so, like, comment and subscribe ;)
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  • @kendogg8237
    @kendogg8237 2 года назад +448

    THIS. This is what RUclips should be. Informative, educational, an example of man’s pursuit of perfection in his endeavors. Pride. Success. Satisfaction. Thank you. I long to hear of your story. How you got involved in watchmaking/ restoration. How you learned and honed your craft. The time it takes to become proficient in the industry. Give me more. Give us more. Excellent RUclipsr. Thank you!

    • @akiv33401
      @akiv33401 2 года назад +13

      And THIS comment. 👌

    • @markhamilton3215
      @markhamilton3215 Год назад +2

      @@akiv33401 yes THIS comment must get an answer from the guy himself ... ;)

    • @SachsVDE
      @SachsVDE Год назад +5

      Excellent Comment...👌!!! Not only short junk tik tok style videos..I always see You Tube as an opportunity of growing and improving Our lifestyle and most important our Craftsmanship...🌟👍Positive people should prevail over poisoned side of our Society...1️⃣

    • @Johnconno
      @Johnconno Год назад +2

      THIS, THIS, My God is what RUclips could be!
      A tightly coiled spring bestowing knowledge to the last people on Earth!

    • @samsonhaze6595
      @samsonhaze6595 Год назад +2

      They should call it “RUclips for adults” lmao

  • @boolena
    @boolena 2 года назад +236

    Can't believe how interesting I find these restorations. So satisfying.

    • @NewbombedTurk
      @NewbombedTurk 2 года назад +5

      I’ve never seen one before in my life, and now I’m about to fall down a rabbit hole….

    • @oscarlozada5894
      @oscarlozada5894 2 года назад +2

      Exceptional work. ¿What is the cost of this restoration?

    • @NiteGambler
      @NiteGambler 2 года назад +4

      Then maybe you would like to watch me restore my wheelbarrow? lol.

  • @ZendesignStore
    @ZendesignStore 4 часа назад

    My Family was from a watch making background since my Grandfather.. Seeing these tools which I used to play with when I was child makes me feel nostalgic !!!!

  • @laughingsharpie
    @laughingsharpie Год назад +213

    Never really been a fan of these watches. But seeing it back in its former glory is something beautiful. The gold plating and orange crono hands and black accents is actually quite sharp. You did an absolutely fantastic job, yet again

  • @sdennis3057
    @sdennis3057 2 года назад +870

    This guy had a TIME MACHINE on hand - but still, he only used it on the watch face and did the rest by hard work. He really loves this craftsmanship!

  • @astrafalustre8259
    @astrafalustre8259 2 года назад +422

    Level of watch restoration skills, filming quality, sounds : Perfect. This is master level. So soothing.

    • @wangson
      @wangson 2 года назад +3

      I feel the same way. This was captivating to watch!

    • @7071t6
      @7071t6 2 года назад +2

      yep rewind the video footage of it and you cant miss anything, lol :)

    • @684W13
      @684W13 2 года назад +2

      Clickidy clack

    • @freliaz
      @freliaz 2 года назад +1

      Indeed!

    • @miritos100
      @miritos100 2 года назад +1

      Muy capo

  • @cliffwheeler7357
    @cliffwheeler7357 Год назад +55

    The incredible skill on display, the amazing specialized equipment and tools, and the superb quality of the filming, all added together, made this a wonderful experience. Plus, at last I have found out what the watch Brad was wearing in that brilliant movie.

  • @Daddy53751
    @Daddy53751 2 года назад +15

    I’ve always loved Citizen watches. Fine craftsmanship, solidly built and long lasting.
    I’ve had an Ecodrive for 12-15 years, and it keeps time almost as well as my Protrek atomic.

  • @johncoyle2028
    @johncoyle2028 2 года назад +242

    At the end I thought “I still see tiny scratches’ - then realised they were on my iPad…..
    Amazing talent on show. Great video.

    • @sedbaka
      @sedbaka 2 года назад

      lmao

    • @LordRentalhouse
      @LordRentalhouse Год назад

      but there are some scratches and darker spots on the case

    • @notsoeloquent
      @notsoeloquent 4 месяца назад

      ​@@LordRentalhousethat's on your retina, get it checked

  • @wheres_hermann
    @wheres_hermann 2 года назад +239

    I wish I had a never ending playlist of your restorations. I can watch these for hours. Great job as always.

    • @wolfgangfaltlhansl1859
      @wolfgangfaltlhansl1859 2 года назад +3

      Same thing from me.

    • @turn-n-burn1421
      @turn-n-burn1421 2 года назад +1

      Time travel a few years into the future, then come look at all the videos.

    • @frankierzucekjr
      @frankierzucekjr Год назад

      Same, there is on here tho. Sadly not many do this well or care as much.

  • @conscience-commenter
    @conscience-commenter Год назад +40

    That was a lot of work for a $137 watch back in its day. I like your mix of state of the art equipment with antique tools and machines. Doc Brown's flux capacitor is always entertaining.

    • @jordan3405
      @jordan3405 Год назад +19

      $137 was alot of money back in the 70s
      With today's inflation that works out a $1,200 watch

    • @fouadbenrezzak8398
      @fouadbenrezzak8398 Год назад +4

      137 is like 2/5 k today

  • @ThaDonDeFashion
    @ThaDonDeFashion Месяц назад +1

    I've always been interested in Automatic Watches since age 6.... I find it amazing that they were able to make and tune such small parts back then. Mind Blowing

  • @fauzi2014
    @fauzi2014 2 года назад +19

    At first “I’ll watch this for a couple of minutes” then ends up watching till the end and even writing this comment. I even repeated the time machine part 😂. Lots of respect to you sir. A fan from Malaysia 🇲🇾.

  • @shaundell4630
    @shaundell4630 2 года назад +53

    1st I am truly amazed how someone could have invented or even thought of something so complicated. 2ndly your patience and dexterity is incredible and 3rdly I had a good giggle when I saw the flux capacitor 😄👍

    • @jjryan1352
      @jjryan1352 2 года назад +3

      That special washing machine is pretty amazing as well.

  • @MAAZAD
    @MAAZAD 2 года назад +17

    This is what RUclips was made for.
    Showing skills like this.
    Well done. You deserve all the success!

  • @KittenBowl1
    @KittenBowl1 8 месяцев назад +12

    Wow! This is amazing!! 🤩
    As a Japanese who loves mechanical watches and who has gotten serviced by our local Citizen Japan craftsmen, seeing you polish up an entire case and not replacing it by “Time Machine” 😆, it’s mind blowing!
    I know Citizen only replaces an entire case (especially anything plated one). I don’t know if you have worked on a full titanium Citizen solar powered watches but I’ve recently sent one of my Citizen titanium watches to Citizen with a rose gold plated titanium case (titanium base). They only replace a case, and the case itself costs 15,000 yen+ to replace it. 😅 Overhaul service isn’t too bad though ¥18,000. Lol. Imagine the case with a glass cover costs almost the same as fully getting serviced on a watch. 😅 I’m still contemplating if I should get the case replaced. Haha
    Love your show btw, amazing!

  • @More-Space-In-Ear
    @More-Space-In-Ear 2 года назад +228

    I’m amazed at how you remember all the screw placements once removed, you horological engineers are amazing and not a shaky hand in sight. I’m very impressed….off to watch more of your videos 👍🏼

    • @More-Space-In-Ear
      @More-Space-In-Ear 2 года назад +2

      @@andrew213rn you can only edit so much, he’s got the skills 😉

    • @More-Space-In-Ear
      @More-Space-In-Ear 2 года назад +2

      @@andrew213rn now that’s how I work, photos and videos and hopes that any questions will be on RUclips 😊😉

    • @chiranjivjena1134
      @chiranjivjena1134 Год назад +1

      thats why he is a pro

  • @echochambers8418
    @echochambers8418 2 года назад +96

    I felt so proud of myself replacing the hands on my watch.I can’t even imagine this type of work.The knowledge and craftsmanship this Man(and other watch restorers)has is unbelievable.

    • @414pwz
      @414pwz 2 года назад +11

      What's even crazier is the people who design and build them

    • @sshatterhand239
      @sshatterhand239 2 года назад +1

      1% invent things
      9% understand them
      90% doesn't have a glue

    • @nbcuni
      @nbcuni 2 года назад

      How does he know where to put everything back in it's right place?!

  • @intricateinc8566
    @intricateinc8566 Год назад +5

    Huge watch fan and I never stop being in awe of the intricate craftsmanship that goes into timepieces.
    Super satisfying to "watch"

  • @jc_montero
    @jc_montero 19 дней назад

    The guy was smart enough to record a video of the disassembly process, so he could put everything back without any mistake.
    Brilliant!

  • @olegitimocarlos4180
    @olegitimocarlos4180 2 года назад +255

    I've been working with watches for about 4 years now and i havent seen something like that in these years, what you've done here is just amazing. Congratulations man, what an amazing job.

    • @orrinsjuice1
      @orrinsjuice1 2 года назад +2

      Go watch WristwatchRevival. That guy will actually teach along the way as well!

    • @Petersonmgee
      @Petersonmgee 2 года назад +3

      How did he restore the dial?

    • @robycolo83
      @robycolo83 2 года назад +5

      @@Petersonmgee new one

    • @Petersonmgee
      @Petersonmgee 2 года назад +2

      @@robycolo83 I didn’t know you could get parts so easily

    • @Bugsy0333
      @Bugsy0333 Год назад +1

      How much are you thinking this would cost ?

  • @garykrell2058
    @garykrell2058 2 года назад +53

    Taking apart a watch is one thing but remembering how to put it back together is quite astonishing, bravo sir

    • @Eralen00
      @Eralen00 2 года назад +2

      don't have to remember if you got the whole disassembly on video

    • @garykrell2058
      @garykrell2058 2 года назад +1

      @@Eralen00 maybe he's just good probably been doing it for a while, didn't have videos way back

  • @thetruebatman4632
    @thetruebatman4632 Год назад +12

    I’ve collected Citizen watches since I met my wife, a love that I shared with my late grandfather. What a trophy it is to have a Bullhead, and what an incredible job of breathing life into this one!

  • @hjvh78ho
    @hjvh78ho 10 дней назад

    I just think it's so cool to be able to gold plate stuff at home. I'm looking at my cutlery drawer now thinking some of you boys might be getting an upgrade soon.

  • @Chrisd0743
    @Chrisd0743 2 года назад +6

    I just sat though the entire 22 min video and was never bored or skipped any part. This is pure watch ASMR.

  • @ecrusch
    @ecrusch 2 года назад +22

    Besides your unbelievably steady hand, the thing that most amazes me is how you can remember when everything goes.
    Favorite machine: That spinning cleaner.
    Thank you. I love your videos.

  • @speenlmar9575
    @speenlmar9575 Год назад +4

    This video was suggested by RUclips after your latest one. I said why not? And it feels as good as new. What a gem of a man you are.

  • @Calsonic8899
    @Calsonic8899 2 года назад +13

    Superb. The old school equipment and tools used are equally as impressive as the watch repair and restoration.

    • @frankierzucekjr
      @frankierzucekjr Год назад

      Yea he definitely has quite the collection of very cool tools. There's a tool for every piece it seems. As a man and carpenter, I like tools lol

  • @Rondo2ooo
    @Rondo2ooo 2 года назад +3

    Went out with my wife for dinner and some drinks this evening. Now after having watched this beautiful restoration I can go to sleep peacefully.

  • @danielhendriksen4894
    @danielhendriksen4894 2 года назад +17

    This man should have his own television show. Outstanding skills.

  • @thinkbeforyouvote
    @thinkbeforyouvote 2 года назад +1

    SAND BLASTING: Clearly one of the most satisfying things someone with OCD can ever do. I got to work in a machine shop when I was younger and the sand blaster was always my favorite tool.

  • @blackd1977
    @blackd1977 Год назад +1

    To see the restoration on a big screen is making me happy.

  • @Lowkster
    @Lowkster 2 года назад +6

    Reminds me of watching a watch repair man as a kid at my dad's family coffee shop. I was enthralled for hours. Thanks for bringing back that memory.

  • @watchmebuildit
    @watchmebuildit 2 года назад +9

    This restoration is PROFOUND! Absolutely amazing result. The gold plating was a revelation, and as for the time machine...!

  • @mar0us1o
    @mar0us1o 2 года назад +2

    It’s like what I would imagine Leonardo Da Vinci doing in his lab. I am in awe of your videos and how does he know where everything goes and what it does! Plus I love all your machines. You also have given me even more respect for the craftsmanship of many of the watches you display! However I’m a incredibly partial to your Rolex videos! Thank you for u are and sharing your craft with the world. You are in a class all your own!

  • @Greg-wh7bi
    @Greg-wh7bi Год назад +1

    wow this is insane to watch just the break down blew my mind!!!! didnt realize exatly what all it takes to build a watch !!!! so much respect to watch makers!!!!!

  • @redrider8036
    @redrider8036 2 года назад +8

    In a time where most things are thrown away after it becomes worn. It is amazing to see something restored in such spectacular fashion!

    • @phuckyoutube5927
      @phuckyoutube5927 2 года назад

      Most things aren't worth restoring.
      Because of people from older times starting to make trash.
      What's the point in fixing a 50 dollar piece of shit when it costs 80 to fix personally I blame boomers and Gen X

  • @SupernovaSymie
    @SupernovaSymie 2 года назад +18

    This ASMR for the eyes! I could watch you do this all day and never tire of it. The skill and attention is incredible. You are truly a gifted craftsman. No, not craftsman...Artist! Thank you so much!

  • @evanpierri
    @evanpierri Месяц назад

    The gold plating portion was the most interesting to me! I've never seen that process.

  • @januszkowalski864
    @januszkowalski864 2 года назад +3

    Such precision is great to look at. I don't repair watches but I am FASCINATED !

  • @stevenesq
    @stevenesq 2 года назад +58

    Im terribly ill at the moment but watching this wonderful piece of craftmanship has raised my spirits bravo.

    • @Specter1065
      @Specter1065 2 года назад +5

      Hope you get better soon!

    • @bossahmed4085
      @bossahmed4085 2 года назад +4

      Hope you get well soon pal.

    • @stevenesq
      @stevenesq 2 года назад +3

      @Boss Ahmed I'm on the mend thank you so much.

    • @josephmiddleton8754
      @josephmiddleton8754 2 года назад +3

      Hope you get better soon mate

    • @stevenesq
      @stevenesq 2 года назад +3

      @@josephmiddleton8754 I thank you for your kind words.

  • @Kleiner_Lutz
    @Kleiner_Lutz 2 года назад +11

    I don't know a lot about watches, but the final assembly and presentation in your videos is always very satisfying to watch

  • @timdoyon1964
    @timdoyon1964 Год назад +3

    So many tiny little itsy-bitsy pieces to keep track of! How?! 😧
    What a beautiful job… I rebuilt a few carburetors in my day, and I thought they were complicated, but they were nothing compared to the intricacy of that watch. That was brilliant!

  • @gotyou8226
    @gotyou8226 Год назад +5

    Wow, I'm in absolute Awe of the work put into this😍the intricacy the delicacie it really pumped my chest up lol. AMAAAAAZING. The level of detailing that goes into making a watch. I see why ppl collect them. Well done man❤️💯

  • @Nite85
    @Nite85 2 года назад +18

    The fact that anyone can actually do this at all is mindblowing

    • @ThomasJones-ij6hv
      @ThomasJones-ij6hv 2 года назад

      I could do it. I'd have 2/3 of the parts left over, but it would be accurate to +/- 12 hrs a day.

  • @justrelaxing1501
    @justrelaxing1501 2 года назад +25

    I’m absolutely astounded by the restoration of this watch. Outstanding!

  • @Dee.J.Mogfry
    @Dee.J.Mogfry Год назад +1

    Simply mesmerising and peaceful to watch with amazing skill and execution....
    Watches have a soul and a spirit which this guy skillfully resuscitates.
    I'm an engineer and I wish I had the knowledge and equipment to do this type of work my self.

  • @JuanDelaCruz-qt5ok
    @JuanDelaCruz-qt5ok Год назад +1

    This one and Nekkid Watchmaker is one of the best restorer I've ever seen in youtube.

  • @amaanmalik1672
    @amaanmalik1672 2 года назад +10

    Probably one of the most impressive things I have ever watched

  • @MarttiSuomivuori
    @MarttiSuomivuori 2 года назад +6

    That watch has been seriously loved for a couple of decades!
    Never seen an electrolyte bath gilding. What a job you've done.
    Flux capacitor, it is to go back in time, right? Wow!

  • @beardy3792
    @beardy3792 Год назад +1

    The Bullhead Chrono is a beautiful timepiece.
    Great job on the Restoration!

  • @jeremypearson6852
    @jeremypearson6852 Год назад

    I love that you finished the hands in orange, it really makes them stand out.

  • @alexcraig8543
    @alexcraig8543 2 года назад +21

    I love the technical precision of watch mechanisms. Your restoration of this timepiece was an equal bit of technical precision. I'm amazed by what you were able to do to resurrect this classic.

  • @ScottGrammer
    @ScottGrammer 2 года назад +6

    Amazing. I'll never complain about working on cassette deck transports again. And by the way, THANK YOU for not putting music all over this video. Much better without it.

  • @josemarcioribeiro2325
    @josemarcioribeiro2325 2 года назад +2

    I Love it...citizen best watch made in Japan...Congratulations...

  • @cymbaline87
    @cymbaline87 Год назад +2

    I watch this video at least once every 2 weeks, I admire your work so much. I know this is not your day job, it's a hobby, but how dou you even get started at something like this? It requires so much knowledge and tools that I can't get my head around it. Thanks for showing us all your amazing work.

  • @beakytwitch7905
    @beakytwitch7905 2 года назад +10

    The finished restoration looks like a lovingly restored old watch - with at least another 20 years use ahead of it. :-). Very nice to view the restoration, thanks !

  • @wchunt8988
    @wchunt8988 2 года назад +4

    I own this watch, bought it in Iran in 1978. Still in perfect running condition. Now I can do a little research and hopefully find out what what she is worth. Thanks for the video.

    • @henrylee8510
      @henrylee8510 2 года назад

      I have a 76 bullhead octagonal case. Decent condition. Bought it for 500 USD about 3 yrs ago

  • @ObiWanShinobi67
    @ObiWanShinobi67 Год назад +29

    I can't believe the whole job only took 22 minutes. This guy is amazing.

  • @ausualsuspect9639
    @ausualsuspect9639 Год назад

    Watches are like mini engines… so technical and so fascinating watching them be dismantled showing all the working parts.

  • @cielobuio
    @cielobuio 2 года назад +25

    I'm hooked on watching these restorations. I start watching them and can't stop. The gold plating result was amazing !!

  • @McDon666
    @McDon666 2 года назад +17

    It's a pure pleasure to watch your work! Your films are unbelievably relaxing and I'm looking for more! All the best!

  • @Dimaches1989
    @Dimaches1989 Год назад +5

    You just become my favorite watch restorer on youtube. Clean work and final result amazing. Best regards!

  • @nabi5864
    @nabi5864 Год назад +2

    I know it was repair & restoration ...But still can't help that artisan craftsmanship took place in my view

  • @kimbarling4213
    @kimbarling4213 2 года назад +12

    What a beautiful classic watch.
    Awsome repair job.
    Dexterity, attention to detail, patience and steady hand skills
    Incredibly technical parts .
    Great video

  • @danv3938
    @danv3938 2 года назад +5

    When I saw your "ELMA" parts cleaning machine, it reminded me of my father who was a Master watchmaker years ago. Thanks for that memory and a really nice job on the watch!!!

  • @Kampf0r
    @Kampf0r 2 года назад +1

    I'm addicted to this channel

  • @Isa187
    @Isa187 2 года назад +21

    You sir, are a genius. I absolutely love these watch restorations. I am now a follower of this channel. Keep up the good work

    • @coastal_shiner
      @coastal_shiner 9 месяцев назад

      Just shows how poorly educated people are on true restoration 😂

  • @b3vo
    @b3vo 2 года назад +8

    I now understand why some some watches command a high price. This was such a delicate and methodical video to watch. Really awesome

  • @CoolAgainRestoration
    @CoolAgainRestoration 2 года назад +646

    What level of patience and memory do you need to have to do a job like this 🤩 sehr gut man 👍🏻

    • @RedDeadRestoration
      @RedDeadRestoration  2 года назад +41

      Thanks bro 😊

    • @chohakkai36
      @chohakkai36 2 года назад +10

      Takes years and years to get to this level!

    • @TheAleksr
      @TheAleksr 2 года назад +7

      Once your a professional you understand the mechanics just need to brush up on a certain brand if need be

    • @rinaldy0812
      @rinaldy0812 2 года назад +3

      Years and years experience do this job to become expert

    • @noejuliansaavedra
      @noejuliansaavedra 2 года назад

      the glass had no restoration? can be polished.

  • @tonybino01
    @tonybino01 Год назад

    Watching your restoration videos calms me down. It's like when I see the Mona Lisa or a Masterpiece.

  • @troutbassncat3025
    @troutbassncat3025 Год назад +1

    When an artist, and a craftsman, knows just what to do with a sows ear.

  • @emreyavuz4706
    @emreyavuz4706 2 года назад +6

    How is it possible not to forget anything and assemle back like kids toy... Amazing work...

  • @stephenbarrosse831
    @stephenbarrosse831 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for showing us your amazing work. I find myself just as fascinated with the tools of watch making and maintenance as I do watches.

  • @lairdmikeywood
    @lairdmikeywood Месяц назад

    This immaculate restoration has also restored my peace of mind.

  • @desmondoreilly1210
    @desmondoreilly1210 Год назад

    That is quite simply unbelievable. Hypnotic to watch; your talent knows no bounds. Just amazed.

  • @mark4d148
    @mark4d148 2 года назад +11

    Awesome skills, never knew so many tiny intricate parts made up something to measure a thing that we can't even see.
    Time.
    So cathartic to 'watch' and not only see you repair and replace parts but the tools and machinery that you use are also fascinating to behold.
    Just a random RUclips video but 'what a video' many respects to you.

  • @alanmckinnon6791
    @alanmckinnon6791 2 года назад +32

    Perfect timing - I have one of these with a silver dial and steel case, the chrono dial hands do not engage properly and the day adjuster seldom works. Now I can see how all the bits fit together :-)

    • @citizaniac149
      @citizaniac149 2 года назад +8

      Don't do it if you don't have a lot of experience with restoring watches. The chronograph mech is a bit tricky and the flyback needs a lot of grease in the right places to work smoothly.

    • @MHPloni-kl5ec
      @MHPloni-kl5ec 2 года назад

      DIY COL: Do It Yourself, Crying Out Loud

  • @jasonstraus6773
    @jasonstraus6773 3 месяца назад

    RUclips and internet at all should be place of Enlightment and not degradation. Chanel like that is masterpiece of human history👍

  • @danielhomes7023
    @danielhomes7023 3 месяца назад

    just watching the watchmaker making the watch. I love it. Wonderful work.

  • @dereksreviews-collectables7185
    @dereksreviews-collectables7185 2 года назад +17

    Exceptional level of detail and restoration.I have never seen such a complicated restoration.Amazing to watch.Keep doing more like this.cheers.

  • @Mr59425942
    @Mr59425942 2 года назад +10

    Excellent work!
    Tip: When you use the wet and dry sandpaper apply a light machine oil to the sandpaper it cuts better and wont clog up.

  • @cdronk
    @cdronk Год назад

    Bravo. One of the best watch restoration video's I've seen. Fantastic job, and a beautiful watch.

  • @alvarofontoura2231
    @alvarofontoura2231 Год назад +2

    Después nos quejamos de los precios!!!!! excelente y maravilloso trabajo de restauración!!!! felicitaciones!!!!!

  • @4TheMotorist
    @4TheMotorist 2 года назад +16

    Just watching random vids on you tube found this one and thought,
    "yeah ill have a look".
    Bloody hell, you are a legend at what you do.
    As one of the other commenters has just said,
    "your level of patience and your memory"
    I couldn't agree any more.
    I hope Brad takes a look at this clip and thinks the same.
    Hi from Down Under Australia.

  • @enriquea.c.1587
    @enriquea.c.1587 2 года назад +19

    Even if my father is no longer in this life, I will continue to admire him forever. to be a watchmaker and have that serenity, pressure, temper, intelligence, not just anyone has that commitment since it is a world. Congratulations TEACHER and it reminded me a lot of my father. As a child, I saw those same tools. I recently found hundreds of tiny spare parts, separated into jars. If he reads me and is interested and guides me on what to do with it, I don't want him to end up in the trash. My father's name was Raul Campillo from Chile. I Aldo, if you are interested, do not hesitate to write a contact.

    • @33rdStreet
      @33rdStreet 2 года назад +2

      I am sorry for your loss thank you for writing this

  • @stuartarthur9267
    @stuartarthur9267 2 месяца назад

    This has blown me away! Can you explain the dial repair process in some more detail please or do separate video on the kind of work you did in this video to actually fix the dial? The transformation is astronomical!

  • @gregjohnston1842
    @gregjohnston1842 Год назад

    Really awesome watch restore.
    This Citizen in particular is one of my favorites as far as Citizen goes.

  • @user-qs8lv7wp2c
    @user-qs8lv7wp2c 2 года назад +16

    This is truly an art form. If I tried fixing it,, I would have been missing parts or finished with extra parts on hand. I can guarantee that after I was done it would have gone straight to the trash can. I'm a subscriber now

    • @ericlabonte3817
      @ericlabonte3817 2 года назад +1

      Lmfao sounds exactly how I would handle my repairs 😂

    • @moriscoley5328
      @moriscoley5328 2 года назад +1

      I as well, all the details seeing go back to gether. Very good job 👏

  • @AliWithTheMW
    @AliWithTheMW 2 года назад +3

    I watched this whole video like a little kid in a movie theater.
    Amazing job.

  • @steveskelton4260
    @steveskelton4260 2 года назад +1

    Unbelievable watch restoration but I gotta say those socks nearly stole the show🤣

  • @MrELSRMARQUES
    @MrELSRMARQUES 2 года назад +3

    Hermoso Reloj !! Y Hermoso Trabajo !! Un verdadero Maestro !!

  • @drewzombiez
    @drewzombiez 2 года назад +9

    I don't have much knowledge of the world of watches and until recently, I haven't been a fan of them either. My dad just gave me a watch that my grandfather never got to wear because he died. I like the way it looks and I wear it everywhere. Seeing this video makes me appreciate watches in general. There are so many moving parts and the time that goes into just assembling it is awesome. It's even better to see one resorted. Great video man.

  • @ryanhugheswelshhoonigan7846
    @ryanhugheswelshhoonigan7846 2 года назад +9

    I know nothing about watches other than they tell you the time 😂
    But I watched every second of this video just because of the precision in your workmanship.
    Truly entrancing!
    👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @ppgonzaga
    @ppgonzaga Год назад

    I have one of these, which a friend gave my father in 1978, after a trip to Japan. Never worked perfectly.
    One day, maybe he'll find someone to restore his dignity, like this one. At least it gave me hope watching this video

  • @OakLawnSpeedShop
    @OakLawnSpeedShop Год назад +1

    Holy moving parts Batman! Outstanding work!

  • @Nelbone
    @Nelbone 2 года назад +11

    I know what citizen I need to add to my collection now. They’re such a happy medium in the watch world. Solid quality, great designs, and not a years worth of mortgage payments.

    • @jiboo6850
      @jiboo6850 2 года назад

      damn right.

    • @henrylee8510
      @henrylee8510 2 года назад

      I have a citizen bull head octagonal case with panda dial. Love it.

  • @NOH2O1
    @NOH2O1 2 года назад +13

    I have an 8110 Bullhead in natural silver finish that my wife bought for me when we got married (almost 39 years ago). She got it from the clearance section at the Kadena Air Base exchange. Love the watch. You have inspired me to take it in for service as it is running a bit slow. And it is more than I would want to try myself.

    • @ryanwheelis382
      @ryanwheelis382 2 года назад +1

      I was stationed at Kadena as well

    • @elbello1975
      @elbello1975 2 года назад

      I have the same as you got, in 2019 i sent it for service love the watch ; and thank you for your Service sir.

    • @NOH2O1
      @NOH2O1 2 года назад +2

      @@elbello1975 I dropped it off for service today at Westmoreland Time Shop. This will be it’s second service.

  • @chococrunh2889
    @chococrunh2889 2 года назад +1

    So amaze to plating again the case with graphite.....no every mechanic watch csn do it like him

  • @locksmithdb5987
    @locksmithdb5987 Год назад

    That is amazing work! I have been a locksmith for 20+ years and I have worked on clocks. I work with very small parts,tools..etc. This is VERY SMALL parts!!