Restoration of a Police Officer´s Gold Watch - 1940´s Bulova Excellency
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This time I´m restoring a Bulova Excellency from the 1940´s. It´s powered by the Bulova 7AA Caliber. I got this watch from one of my biggest fans and supporters. He got this watch from his dad (a police officer in Clarksville) and all watchmakers refused to repair it... until now.
Case and Glass are scratched, dial and the hands are corroded and the movement is running wild.
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It may be a biased opinion but I dare say one of the best restorations so far!
@RedDeadRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate 😊👍 it was a pleasure to work on that watch, hope you like the result even when it's back with you ⌚
@joseluisgarcia4266
Жыл бұрын
Agree!! 👍🏻🤠
@niktorro6946
Жыл бұрын
Нет не самая лудшая , он цыферблат не смог отреставрировать .
@RichThomson
Жыл бұрын
New to this channel bro? 😊
@adaopereira4360
Жыл бұрын
😊❤😊❤😊❤😊
Although frustrating for the owner, I'm glad that the other shops refused to work on it, so that we all had the chance to see you work your magic on it! You did great honor to his father -- well done, and thank you!
@speedyspooley
Жыл бұрын
I have a similar watch, an Elgin, that other watchmakers have refused to work on. It's a shame that something could survive this long, yet be considered "useless".
@davidcrandall4958
9 ай бұрын
Speedy I'm sure you noticed the equipment involved! IF the shops you went to had that equipment,they would have to charge You quite a bit! They simply don't Care to or can't go to the Expense!
@pauliewalnuts5241
8 ай бұрын
@@davidcrandall4958well said and I agree
In a world where mediocrity and incompetence are everywhere, these videos, with their exactness and professionalism, are like a fascinating ray of light. Kudos!
@RedDeadRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@CaptainRon1913
Жыл бұрын
Especially with the Christmas socks
@petrub27
Жыл бұрын
chill man, he is just repairing watches
@_rightreligion
Жыл бұрын
@@RedDeadRestoration Hello, there is an old Bulova pocket watch that looks golden, and I want to check if it is original or not. It looks like a wonderful masterpiece. How do I contact you to send you pictures?
@davidcrandall4958
9 ай бұрын
@@petrub27And What are you? A Nuclear physicist?
I never saw in my life, someone more professional than you. No matter what level you beat or who. You have all my respect .
My uncle gave me the exact same watch back in the late sixties. I still have it. Had it cleaned up in the late eighties. Still runs. I will keep it forever.
Very impressive use of alien technologies to bring this masterpiece back.
You are truly a talented person. I'm at awe at how you worked your repair magic.
It's nice that there are people like you who keep important cultural assets alive for posterity. Thank you.😊😊
Фантастическое удовольствие, наблюдать за работой мастера, настоящего профессионала! 100/100!
Whoever this guy is, he is a master watchmaker, incredible
Just wonderful. Thank you for your precision and care for something that is timeless and has so much sentiment attached to it. In a world where we throw away so much, it is heartening to see you restore so many things to their former beauty.
+6 seconds/day and zero beat error on an 80 year old watch? That's....damn awesome!
Absolutely amazing..it's Bulova time..
Incredible restoration, this watch is a true gem! 💎
Very good restoration of USA 🇺🇸 Bulova . This watch was famous at that time, as one other company “Cyma”” produced similar watch design & still it is with me & working accurately.
@pauliewalnuts5241
8 ай бұрын
I recently found a Bulova accutron 10KT rolled gold watch at a yard sale.
Watching your work (restoration and video production) is like therapy. Thank you!
That was great! It's so nice you can restore these beautiful old timepieces.
The scale of this just blows me away. Its so tiny, my mind has a hard time wrapping my head around it!
I found your channel watching red dead 2 videos ❤😂
A beautiful timepiece restored, a family regains an heirloom. Thank you
That soothes my mind. Brings me away from the mayhem these days. Appreciate the good. And on top of all, this is my absolutely favored design for wrist watches. Square, real numbers (Ziffern). No Schnickschnack. Classic. Thank you for preserving this precious.
Well done restoration of a vintage Bulova! Really appreciate your skills.
Young boy ,brilliant work.
I feel like the little bit of patina left on the dial just completes the whole look. It's like seeing just a little bit of this watch's history on display, and I think there's something beautiful about that.
@KingZarus
Жыл бұрын
I believe that he actually replaced the dial with another one, without the crack. It’s the only point of critique I have on this otherwise amazingly produced video. I’d rather see the old dial in.
The flux capasitor treatment was awesome haha
Truly exquisite.
She is absolute gorgeous and your work outstanding…. Respect
This is the next level of professionalism ..... Is there any kind of equipment not in this workshop! Just wow 👌 👏.....
Flux Capacitor!! 😅😅😅 Awesome.
Just beautiful That watch was a corroded mess. The case restoration was excellent but getting the movement to that level of accuracy with no beat error is nothing short of magical. Fantastic work!
And if you think this was hard imagine what skills needed to build it in the 1st place. Simply amazing. I am a PE and I am amazed.
First time seeing an original Bulova USA movement. My first Bulova is the 98A255 field watch, Miyota movement. Now u made me believe that indeed Bulova is one of the best watch maker from USA. Thank u👍
Невероятное терпение и такой кропотливый труд! 👏 Bravo!
A well experienced technician. Congratulations
I love how you use the old faces vs. getting new ones. Awesome little detail!
I own a 1931 Longines Tank watch that appears very similar.... amazing detail.
That's so amazing to look at :) Bravo
its so awesome that now it can be planted on a bus
A wonderful restoration of a special watch and beautifully filmed. It was a pleasure to watch this - thank you very much.
I never tire from the sock shots ❤
A wonderful restoration of this lovely old Bulova watch, the owner will be so greatful of your amazing skills restoring it. Thank You 👍 Au
Such a beautiful watch, restored by a master craftsman.
I like that you/customer kept the dial display intact. Nice patina
Refuse to repair = too lazy to repair. Great video work!
Magnificent craftsmanship
Bravo. Wonderful work my friend.
Beautiful watch and beautiful restoration. I enjoyed every second.
This clock and before and now were very expencive ,perfect job!!!
I enjoy every moment! Snowstorm lol
Per tutti quelli che amano gli orologi i tuoi video sono una vera meraviglia, splendide visioni di grande professionalità e passione! Complimenti dalla Svizzera!
Excellent skills @ Congratulations, thanks for posting.
Absolutely impressive
Just another beautiful restoration. Amazing work!
09:50 : just perfect ! (even more than the socks ! :)
Beautiful
شگفت انگیز بود استاد👏👏
1A very nice complete job of restoration. Thank you!
Your work is fantastic. The level of skill is just something else . Really look forward to your stuff.
What a fantastic work you have done. I’m impressed of your way too handle the watches. You doing your work with Love. 🙏😊😊🥰🙏
Excellent job superb.😍😍
I notice you didn't, Re dial the watch ,BRAVO!!!
BEST RESTORATION I HAVE SEEN......EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHY...ENJOYABLE TO WATCH...
Beautiful! Putting the watch on a cheese grater was very imaginative and what an amazing effect!
@RedDeadRestoration
Жыл бұрын
😂
Time Travel is the best part in most of the sessions
Beautiful great jop you the best master congratulations
Precise and detailed restoration, piece by piece. Excellent presentation
Absolutely fantastic! What a wonderful restoration. Beautifully done.
Amazing! Loved every second of this one ❤
What a WONDERFUL watch and what a WONDERFUL restoration...!!! Red Dead... you outdid yourself...
To watch excellent job like this is like meditation ! It brings peacefulness and satisfaction.
Wow! You’re awesome! I’ve seen quite a few of these restorations on UTUBE and you’re the BEST!
Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!!
Man you're Amazing! Love and respect from Bahrain
I have to say that I thoroughly enjoy watching your restorations, it must be so satisfying to take something that is in such ill repair and bring it back to an as new condition, superb craftmanship !!!
I love these more "ordinary" watch restorations you do. I like the fact there is no commentary just great filming. Mesmerising.
maybe one of my favorite restoration of yours so far. well done for such a beautiful watch.
Every time I watch your videos I’m impressed by how good you are.
Every video is the same. Just perfect !! Thank you!
Love the fact that there's just enough patina and history left in the watch to show its age.
It seems that this was a lot of work. Beautifully done.
Just amazing. Thanks for sharing the video.
one of the best watchmaker omto the web…he’s a true Maestro
Great job, bigfoot!💪🏼 I like Bulova watches, especially their own moonwatch
Really nice. Clarksville is only thirty miles from me and was my paternal grandmother’s home. Awesome restoration
Beautiful watch, and amazing restoration ! Well done indeed.
The editing skill in these videos is phenomenal
Beautiful Art Deco styling, what a stunning watch. Bravo.
Amazing as always! Can’t wait to see the next story.
An absolutley beautiful job, Sir. Another one brought bad from horological oblivion. Thanks for sharing. From UK.
The text "Bulova Excellency" on the old dial definitely looked like a redial to me. Beautiful little movement though, and awesome results.
Superb. Everything about this was superb.
Stunning work
I love it all , love the case and face restoration best of all !!! Fabulous !!!
👍👏Excellent restoration, bravo. They look like an eight-day fireplace clock of the early twentieth century.
A superb restoration!
You really set the standard for photography
excellent video!!! great work!! its exact date is 1953 you can tell by the L3 on the back the L stands for the 50'S and the 3 stands for 53. m=60's n=70s and pre 1950' just has serial numbers.
@pauliewalnuts5241
8 ай бұрын
Correct, I learned this after finding a Bulova accutron 1973 10KT rolled gold plate I found at a yard sale
Magnificent job sir, you are indeed a master at what you do. ❤
Was für eine Wohltat Ihr Content. Jedesmal bin ich von neuem begeistert. Dankeschön! Gruss aus S.-H.
@RedDeadRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Das freut mich sehr!
Excelente trabajo. Gracias por mostrar esta restauración. Por favor siga adelante.