DYI: How to fix a MoonSwatch Crystal and other Do’s & Don't s!

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In this video we are looking at a simple tutorial on how to polish a plastic Moonswatch crystal using Polywatch. in order to keep it clean and appealing!
Enjoy!

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  • @MinClan1
    @MinClan18 ай бұрын

    This kit really works. His instructions are on point! The polishing cloth really helps as well as rubbing in the polywatch before hand. Highly recommend this kit! Thank you!

  • @skeelo69
    @skeelo692 жыл бұрын

    i actually ordered Poly Watch yesterday so the timing of your video is so welcome....thanks , i will follow your advice.👍... i'm not using it for my MoonSwatch, i have a 16 year old swatch that needs the Poly Watch treatment, i love the Moonswatch but my Swatch Irony all stainless steel chronograph is the one i really really love.

  • @nothing-oj1sz
    @nothing-oj1sz2 жыл бұрын

    What a well done video. Bravo!!

  • @LD-tq4hc
    @LD-tq4hc21 күн бұрын

    Great instructions, cleared up the scratches on my moonswatch. One extra tip is you really do need to apply a lot of pressure with the cloth. I was fairly gentle at first and it didn't work but when I pressed firm, it worked.

  • @chrishmeleh4839
    @chrishmeleh4839 Жыл бұрын

    Really nice . Thank you for this !

  • @kosa9494
    @kosa949410 ай бұрын

    It helped me a lot, now my moonswatch looks like new. Thank you :) For additional protection I used hydrogel protector (31 mm) which is even difficult to notice after sticking it on the glass.

  • @yosefkashani9470

    @yosefkashani9470

    8 ай бұрын

    Is that a type of secondary protector?

  • @weezkidtube
    @weezkidtube2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, enjoyed the instructions on using the Polywatch, I'll be sure to try your method. As for the Moonswatch, it's just another reason NOT to get it.

  • @PheasantPluckersMate
    @PheasantPluckersMate2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you! You talked me out of buying the MoonSwatch - I had no idea it was this delicate. I’d trash it in one afternoon👍

  • @mogasokawu

    @mogasokawu

    Жыл бұрын

    You would not trash it in one afternoon. I’ve had one for a year. I’m a poker dealer at it has been fine. Don’t listen to bull shit. If you like it but it.

  • @skeelo69
    @skeelo692 жыл бұрын

    I highly recommend buying 'Healing Shield' ... (curved fit) protection film for the plastic crystal, fits a charm and prevents scratches, go for the 30mm size.

  • @namir91

    @namir91

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have you used it on the moonswatch? I was looking for something exactly like this, just not sure what size. Mine already has a ton of fine scratches :/

  • @James-mq9jc

    @James-mq9jc

    2 жыл бұрын

    Where did you buy 30mm size?

  • @KMT454

    @KMT454

    Жыл бұрын

    @@namir91i got 31mm it fit perfectly

  • @pargisis

    @pargisis

    Жыл бұрын

    link pls

  • @benjoc.5635
    @benjoc.56353 ай бұрын

    Good video!!! ❤ works perfect!

  • @ElijsDima
    @ElijsDima2 жыл бұрын

    Seems like a really fragile watch. Perhaps the best way to truly preserve it would be to cover it completely in a massive clear acrylic cube - like one of those see-through trophies people make for awards. Then you could put the watch on the shelf as eternal decoration.

  • @BraveBeaters

    @BraveBeaters

    2 жыл бұрын

    :))))))))))

  • @larsstougaard7097

    @larsstougaard7097

    2 жыл бұрын

    I will recommend best way to not scratch it, never open the box or diy sapphire crystal 😁

  • @ph69jbl
    @ph69jbl2 жыл бұрын

    I have a hunch I’ll never ever have to use your advice in this video but I will watch it anyways :)

  • @BraveBeaters

    @BraveBeaters

    2 жыл бұрын

    There is no other option :D

  • @lucadcphoto
    @lucadcphoto Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this tutorial! Can you tell me where did you buy that nice strap your showed at 4:45? Thanks!

  • @RandomRobReviews
    @RandomRobReviews2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks much. Will be doing this to my Neptune asap

  • @BraveBeaters

    @BraveBeaters

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wish you lots of patience and great results :) if the scratches are not deep, you can solve them in 1 or 2 polish sessions!

  • @MrGaberacer
    @MrGaberacer2 жыл бұрын

    fingering the moonswatch :D great video as always , mate !

  • @JamesLee-vg2nk
    @JamesLee-vg2nk2 жыл бұрын

    Love ur video, was gonna get a moon swatch but I’ll pass now and buy the new solar power casiok coming out in may

  • @namir91

    @namir91

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have a casioak and a moonswatch and the casioak is 1000x better quality wise. I wear the casioak dialy and it looks brand new, my moonswatch is already full of fine scratches after only 2 wears and it was while going out for brunch and dinner not doing yard work or anything crazy.

  • @IanLai
    @IanLai Жыл бұрын

    Is it advisable to get a screen protector? As in the smart watches ones

  • @thephantomhennes
    @thephantomhennes Жыл бұрын

    I need to use on mine already too. Did it remove the sandblasted “S” from the crystal?

  • @mannyfernandez1713
    @mannyfernandez17132 жыл бұрын

    Hey how about a second Bulova lunar pilot video, especially after the moonswatch to cap off this mini series, amazing seeing your videos andrei.

  • @BraveBeaters

    @BraveBeaters

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had one, I should re-buy it and make a review :)

  • @jrgdrumsandwatches
    @jrgdrumsandwatches2 жыл бұрын

    Works on the original Moonwatch as well 😉

  • @davidstark6353
    @davidstark6353 Жыл бұрын

    I got my MoonSwatch „professionally“ polished in a Swatch Store two days ago and the completely ruined it. The Glas had multiple little craters with 0.5-1mm diameter on it. It looked like bubbles from applying too much pressure on the crystal while polishing it. It now got replaced but still it was a quite bad experience to see how a three week old watch got destroyed by untrained staff.

  • @ToolwatchBoutique
    @ToolwatchBoutique2 жыл бұрын

    So basically „Don’t wear the MoonSwatch at all or you’ll destroy it“ 😂

  • @carforumwanker

    @carforumwanker

    2 жыл бұрын

    The case lid is what does damage .Its a very poor product

  • @ULTRAHYPESTORE

    @ULTRAHYPESTORE

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very true

  • @austinzizzi1142

    @austinzizzi1142

    Жыл бұрын

    @@carforumwanker it’s terribly designed

  • @mogasokawu

    @mogasokawu

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s not correct. I wear mine daily as a poker dealer and it’s held up just fine. It’s a fine product

  • @TinyFord1

    @TinyFord1

    Жыл бұрын

    Wore mine twice, the first time it scratched on my jacket sleeve. Second time it scratched on a book cover, the book scratch is so bad I can’t even see the 3 nr on it anymore

  • @GabeYeh
    @GabeYeh Жыл бұрын

    Can you link to which Polywatch? The one that says Polish or the one that says plastic?

  • @fergiet18
    @fergiet182 жыл бұрын

    Cape Cod cloth is easy and works.

  • @kuqaracha
    @kuqaracha2 жыл бұрын

    is it possible to change plastic to the glass ?

  • @AndrewPrinster
    @AndrewPrinster2 жыл бұрын

    I ceramic coated my Vostok's acrylic crystal, case and bezel to help prevent scratches. I wonder if that would help here or if the plastic is so soft it would scratch anyway.

  • @unovlogs1989
    @unovlogs1989 Жыл бұрын

    i got mission in earth, after a week, it got 3 scratches already and i cant believe how easily it scratches! if you’re planning to get one for everyday use - might as well get another watch. This watches is probably not meant to be worn just for display

  • @IamRockA
    @IamRockA Жыл бұрын

    Hello! Where did you get the leather strap? Mulțumesc mult!

  • @onmywatch9165
    @onmywatch9165 Жыл бұрын

    Tried polywatch but it cannot bring back the luster of the acrylic crystal.. i have couple of acrylic crystal vintage watch and only this moonswatch having a hard time bringing back its luster.. while visible scratches disappear.. swirl marks just cant be removed

  • @Gyounker
    @Gyounker Жыл бұрын

    Don't forget to peel off the plastic protector that is over the crystal.

  • @bigdeal87

    @bigdeal87

    Жыл бұрын

    Dont get it sry

  • @drbijubkp
    @drbijubkp Жыл бұрын

    Just get a screen protector;) good advice in general . Thanks

  • @eliaspapas3011
    @eliaspapas3011 Жыл бұрын

    I have 7 of them im putting a healing shield on them like my Seamaster

  • @benjoc.5635
    @benjoc.56353 ай бұрын

    Für alle deutschen Kollegen unter uns, dass mit dem Polywatch und Watte/ Poliertuch auf der MoonSwatch, funktioniert ernsthaft - nach ca. 10 min ist das Glas wie neu! LG Ben

  • @grahamekellermeier8280
    @grahamekellermeier82802 жыл бұрын

    Good to know I'll stick to buying a Seiko or a Citizen watch for the same price.

  • @uTAPOUT1
    @uTAPOUT12 күн бұрын

    It’s a ridiculous scratch magnet on the glass but fun to wear. Get a screen protector for it.

  • @avip671
    @avip671 Жыл бұрын

    Why do u have to cover the tachymeter?

  • @yosefkashani9470
    @yosefkashani94708 ай бұрын

    Is masking tape ok?

  • @RemusGradin
    @RemusGradin2 жыл бұрын

    Does it work on SMP's AR coating? :)

  • @BraveBeaters

    @BraveBeaters

    2 жыл бұрын

    We can try :))))

  • @guachito33
    @guachito332 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if a sapphire crystal can be installed, I mean a crystal specifically designed for this moonwatch

  • @namir91

    @namir91

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nope the crystal is fused so it can’t be swapped

  • @peleti027
    @peleti0272 жыл бұрын

    Have polywatch but not cloth. Suggestions?

  • @BraveBeaters

    @BraveBeaters

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can try with napkins I assume and see how it works.

  • @TheHollunder
    @TheHollunder Жыл бұрын

    Its a Swatch. Wear it. I wear it almost daily, like my other Rolex watches. You only live once, dont forget.

  • @a.j.e4349
    @a.j.e43492 жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏

  • @jozsefizsak
    @jozsefizsak2 жыл бұрын

    It's sad that Swatch decided to make this rather pricey watch delicate to the point of absurdity. I was intending to buy one but even at half the cost it would still be an insult and that's what really hurts. Such contempt for customers will only increase considering the very strong reception this thing had. We can only hope for a backlash as the reality sinks in.

  • @MARG509

    @MARG509

    2 жыл бұрын

    Swatch means (secondary watch) they are funny quirki toys for collecting and ocassional use not for a daily watch.

  • @jozsefizsak

    @jozsefizsak

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MARG509 I do know that but not for the price of a high quality proper watch with a sapphire crystal that's available from any company that still has a little respect for their customers.

  • @rochester212

    @rochester212

    2 ай бұрын

    It's built like any other swatch, boss. They are considered "disposable" aka- not real watches.

  • @jozsefizsak

    @jozsefizsak

    2 ай бұрын

    @@rochester212 Yes indeed. I save time by not buying any disposable watches and this way I never need to throw them away. 😉

  • @TheMasonator777
    @TheMasonator7772 жыл бұрын

    This watch should have had a G-shock type resin/shock resistant adventure worthy construction, for the price. It didn’t have to be luxury, just durable. It could have been a complete home run with long term production viability for both brands. Now it’s going to lose it’s lustre and eventually be a liability for the brand as this relatively expensive cheap watch starts to disintegrate.

  • @universaljustiniani5798
    @universaljustiniani5798 Жыл бұрын

    the easiest and best way to protect your moonswatch from scratches is to probably not wear them at all. Best just to look at them from a distance.

  • @bkyme8155
    @bkyme81552 жыл бұрын

    I bought it the day it came out. I hate to admit that despite the design being rather beautiful, it is a terrible watch: it feels cheap, the colour bled on my wrist, and it scratches. I bought it as beater watch, but it certainly is unsuitable as a daily beater.

  • @markbailey2713
    @markbailey27132 жыл бұрын

    The comment that it's nothing other than a prize in a McDonalds happy meal sums the garbage up in my books.

  • @expomm
    @expomm Жыл бұрын

    Would polywatch will work on a galaxy watch?

  • @BraveBeaters

    @BraveBeaters

    Жыл бұрын

    I doubt about it. The window is either mineral (non polishable) or sapphire (non polishable)

  • @expomm

    @expomm

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BraveBeaters thanks for responding to my question, appreciated it!!

  • @adrianhjordan1981
    @adrianhjordan1981 Жыл бұрын

    I've had my Moonswatch for 3 weeks and it has already got scratches all over the crystal. So disappointed in the poor quality of this watch. Going to polish it up like this and sell it on as I can't wear a watch that is this delicate.

  • @edoardocampanile2176
    @edoardocampanile217610 ай бұрын

    Is it the Plastic or Polish Polywatch?

  • @TheFailedWatchmaker
    @TheFailedWatchmaker2 жыл бұрын

    I like your content man but I’ve owned one of these for a few weeks and I think that whole jacket thing is a little over the top. And the ticking thing was presumably meant as a joke. It’s like people who say the miyota has a really loud rotor that you can hear in a cinema or whatever. The quartz in this is no louder than any other. And certainly not as loud as you mentioned. It’s on my wrist now and I don’t hear anything and I’m in a quite room.

  • @BraveBeaters

    @BraveBeaters

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do not believe you! :)))) mine are very loud, I always had to move them from the table when I record voice for the channel :D

  • @TheFailedWatchmaker

    @TheFailedWatchmaker

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BraveBeaters 😂 I think you’re joking but I’m not sure 😂 maybe I got lucky then with a quite one. No worries though, still enjoy your content. Maybe I’m just not hearing so good 😉

  • @gzoll9331

    @gzoll9331

    Жыл бұрын

    I might have bad ears, but I’d literally never noticed mine ticking until I put it up to my ear just now!

  • @Tom_Kowalczuk
    @Tom_Kowalczuk2 жыл бұрын

    Atlantic !? I thought no one remeber that brand !!

  • @BraveBeaters

    @BraveBeaters

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am planning some review some pieces. I find them very interesting :)

  • @Tom_Kowalczuk

    @Tom_Kowalczuk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BraveBeaters I got one. 70 years old.

  • @jmarcelo49
    @jmarcelo492 жыл бұрын

    Nice toy

  • @fayeh4412
    @fayeh44122 күн бұрын

    I like how he kept saying the watch is "sensitive". It's a plastic watch - it's not sensitive, just crap.

  • @shuycg
    @shuycg Жыл бұрын

    Oh, shit. Are all "plastic" cristals this fragile? I just ordered the Mido Commander 1959.

  • @artbanks27
    @artbanks272 жыл бұрын

    They took the "second watch" philosophy way too seriously. This is a watch that can be only used a few minutes if at all.

  • @SenerS10
    @SenerS102 жыл бұрын

    No need to polish, best thing is to change to Sapphire.

  • @ElijsDima

    @ElijsDima

    2 жыл бұрын

    Depends if there any any sapphire crystals of the right shape being made.

  • @Diji_T
    @Diji_T Жыл бұрын

    I regret buying this watch. The very first time I wore it. I noticed a scratch before I even left home. Would love to sell it

  • @skyline5126
    @skyline51262 жыл бұрын

    The moral of the story. If you look at this watch wrong, it might just fall apart on you....

  • @BraveBeaters

    @BraveBeaters

    2 жыл бұрын

    :)))))))))) true

  • @austinzizzi1142
    @austinzizzi1142 Жыл бұрын

    Dumbest watches honestly. I kept my in the box the whole time because I was scared of damaging it and because of that felt like it was pointless so I went to go sell it back but when I tried they would not accept it because they said there were scratches on the crystal

  • @mathiashammar1
    @mathiashammar1 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry bu i never buy this watch. You can't wear it without breaking it ..thanks for very detailed explanation of the issues.

  • @JamesandRibble
    @JamesandRibble2 жыл бұрын

    I don't think it is a very good watch. Lots of good quartz chronos at this level (Seiko, Nezumi etc) that make a better buy.

  • @BraveBeaters

    @BraveBeaters

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fully agree! Made a list in the end with some awesome reliable chronos, from bulova lunar pilot to zodiac grandrally

  • @woesteloepi.
    @woesteloepi.2 жыл бұрын

    Better buy the Pagani Design speedmaster hommage! Costs€130,- and has a sapphire crystal! Japanese quartz movement and is waterproof up to 100mtr. Looks the same only has the Pagani brand and no Omega written on it. For many... that's an issue! I think it is the PD-1701.....but i'm not entirely sure. In US dollars it's even cheaper!

  • @jrgdrumsandwatches

    @jrgdrumsandwatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    I bought one of those. Yes it has sapphire and a decent VK63 meccaquartz movement but: the bracelet is not well made, very rough and links aren't articulating correctly, there's dust on the dial and the bezel is misaligned. I sent it back. The thing with Pagani Design is you get what you get for the price, once you're lucky, and in my case, several times not so lucky.

  • @woesteloepi.

    @woesteloepi.

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jrgdrumsandwatches Oké, but i bet you paid only about $100,-. The strap on the "Moonswatch" sucks aswell! Put the Pagani on a decent leather strap. And i prefer some dust specs above all those scratches. At the end you still paid half.

  • @jrgdrumsandwatches

    @jrgdrumsandwatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@woesteloepi. i'm done with Pagani, 4 out of 5 watches I had to return, bad chinese GMT movement not working, scratches on the bezel, misaligned hands, crown not possible to screw in, maybe it's just bad luck but from Aliexpress I would pay doubke and get a San Martin. Way better in everyway, easily worth the extra money.

  • @woesteloepi.

    @woesteloepi.

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jrgdrumsandwatches Oké, that's also a possibility. I only suggested an alternative for the insane hype of the Moonswatch.

  • @jrgdrumsandwatches

    @jrgdrumsandwatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@woesteloepi. yes thank you for that and sorry I keep repeating myself but Pagani Design is worth nothing. I mean really nobody would buy a second hand one. On the other hand for the same price as the MoonSwatch there are cool microbrand options. Dan Henry for example, great value for around 250$.

  • @relojeroschat
    @relojeroschat2 жыл бұрын

    Be brave!! But not with this one

  • @BraveBeaters

    @BraveBeaters

    2 жыл бұрын

    True :)

  • @J20666
    @J206663 ай бұрын

    Acrylic crystal is a disaster for an expensive watch!

  • @carforumwanker
    @carforumwanker2 жыл бұрын

    Posts are been made on social media and forums of CHINESE CLONES of this watch.....better made and crystal glass and less than $100 !!!!

  • @villagranvicent

    @villagranvicent

    2 жыл бұрын

    Really? That will be a hit!

  • @markloubser2433
    @markloubser24332 жыл бұрын

    Maybe better wait for a chinese copy to come out with sapphire crystal.....velly cheap......

  • @Nick-cs9dt
    @Nick-cs9dtАй бұрын

    This is ridiculous to have to do this with on a £260 watch. The worlds gone mad.

  • @rbrb288
    @rbrb2882 жыл бұрын

    Don't bother with the overpriced plastic shite in the first place

  • @michaelsonsarmiento5943
    @michaelsonsarmiento59432 жыл бұрын

    Omega placing their name and reputation on this plastic garbage. Unbelievable. Just get the Bill Gates Casio diver watch for 1/3 the price of this.

  • @georgearn1
    @georgearn12 ай бұрын

    Did everything as in the video, and... Nothing! This shit ain't working

  • @F15IDriver
    @F15IDriver2 жыл бұрын

    way too fragile-sounding

  • @jiv32
    @jiv322 жыл бұрын

    Do's: don't buy the moonswatch

  • @hippityhop99
    @hippityhop99 Жыл бұрын

    i found this video while staring at multiple scratches on my Moonwatch - do not recommend it! it's a very expensive piece of plastic.

  • @popomko
    @popomko2 жыл бұрын

    Cheap stuff totally overpriced. Marketing trap for noobs. Don't be a noob : get the real thing (sell a kidney) !

  • @romeocharlie
    @romeocharlieАй бұрын

    Yeah, definitely don't wear a jacket if you're wearing the moonswatch, especially if it s a good jacket, because the velcro on the strap will damage the jacket. What a waste of money it was to buy this piece of crap. Save your money or buy something better.

  • @anthonyonline4740
    @anthonyonline47402 жыл бұрын

    You're really making a lot of vids about this considering you hate it. The only way you can get views since your vids are below average?

  • @BraveBeaters

    @BraveBeaters

    2 жыл бұрын

    The vids considering my size, are doing great with or without the moonswatch ;)

  • @anthonyonline4740

    @anthonyonline4740

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BraveBeaters that dosent make sense. Are you implying that the vids wouldn't be doing great if you size was bigger or smaller? That makes no sense. What is size? And why do you say with or without the moon swatch. You don't know. Because you keep making vids about it. Your comment made less sense than your videos mate, trust me that's not a good thing.

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