RESTORING A BADLY DAMAGED CITIZEN SKYHAWK eco drive restoration

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  • @messipist
    @messipist4 жыл бұрын

    Man, this guy is not only an excellent watch maker, he seems to be a great father. You can hear the love in his children's laughter. Much love to you, good sir.

  • @tomperkins5657

    @tomperkins5657

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just what I was thinking!

  • @davebudd1429

    @davebudd1429

    4 жыл бұрын

    very true, good man

  • @alembicboy

    @alembicboy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cyclical Cynic agreed....love this guy very talented

  • @rcdogmanduh4440

    @rcdogmanduh4440

    4 жыл бұрын

    The most important job of all!

  • @vincebonner7797

    @vincebonner7797

    3 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree, was thinking the same!

  • @NekkidWatchmaker
    @NekkidWatchmaker4 жыл бұрын

    Hi everyone. Yes I installed the hands as they are because you can reset the home position of all the hands electronically which I didn’t do in the video. All the hands can be reset to home position and then synchronised with the digital and analogue display. I just got it working and wanted to finish the video. Hope that helps

  • @zeitgeist909

    @zeitgeist909

    4 жыл бұрын

    can I ask how much approx you would charge for this sort of repair? I am a young lad thinking of getting into this line of work. The watch goes for like £600(ish). How much for this type of repair???

  • @jamesklebenow6885

    @jamesklebenow6885

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was about to have a stroke before I read this. Good job.

  • @jonasluistro4844

    @jonasluistro4844

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nekkid Watchmaker Hello sire, is there any way to reach you out personally thru email? I just have some questions. Thank you very much

  • @woolyfrog7497

    @woolyfrog7497

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank god you said that. My OCD was killing me knowing that the second hand was out of position by about 15 seconds.

  • @RetrySurvival

    @RetrySurvival

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@zeitgeist909 I'd say it really depends on what the market looks like around where you are located (or where your business will be located). You should do some research, like reaching out to some watchmakers and asking about some common jobs.

  • @Ten80pete
    @Ten80pete Жыл бұрын

    What passion and care he takes. Treats each of the watches like they're his children. So good to see this AND learn something as well

  • @wingyng3447
    @wingyng34473 жыл бұрын

    Never thought I would find someone someone capable of resurrecting the watch ⌚. He does it with patience, dedication, I would venture to say, with love, shown on his tone of voice and the way he address his child. Great job.

  • @deracing6711

    @deracing6711

    2 жыл бұрын

    What happened? Was it an actual motorcycle accident? I hope not!

  • @lotechgreg
    @lotechgreg4 жыл бұрын

    In the early 60's, I was your son, hanging out in my fathers jewelry store while he repaired watches, this brought back many fond memories. Thank You...

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    lotechgreg this is a lovely and emotive comment, thank you

  • @ronch550

    @ronch550

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@NekkidWatchmaker wait, is he really your son?

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    ronch550 No I think this gentleman is trying to say that “in the early 1960s when he was a boy, he used to hang around in his dads shop”, just like my son hangs around in my workshop. Must just be a translation error

  • @ronch550

    @ronch550

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@NekkidWatchmaker oh ok. Makes me remember good memories of when I was around 5 years old and lived with my grandparents in their little store. It may have been a small, humble store but for a child, it was a fond, memorable experience. I would watch my grandpa pack spices into small plastic pouches for sale. And when things are quiet and he's not busy we would play with jigsaw puzzles that showed Pinocchio, Snow White, etc. Good times!!

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    ronch550 I think memories made at that age stay with us forever. Nice to hear your memory mate. Hopefully my son will remember when I’m long gone

  • @TheGeezzer
    @TheGeezzer4 жыл бұрын

    You say "...not perfect by any stretch of the imagination..." I beg to differ, you basically did a resto as far as I'm concerned and the watch turned out beautifully afterwards, almost pristine again. So a top-notch job that anyone would be happy with. Kudos!

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Geezer thanks mate for your kind comments. Really appreciate it

  • @user-mp9rd4hg8b

    @user-mp9rd4hg8b

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@NekkidWatchmaker Awesome video. Thanks for posting. I have a skyhawk with a slow hour hand, (i.e. it takes 62 minutes to go from, say, 12:00 to 1:00.) The minute hand is fine..1 revolution in 60 minutes. The nightly radio sync doesn't correct it so it sounds like a mechanical problem. I have 8 Citizen SkyHawk variations and this is the third watch I'm sending in for repair.

  • @vadim7590

    @vadim7590

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NekkidWatchmaker can you help me find the correct crystal size for citizen h500-s078181? I would like to attempt to replace it myself, thanks.

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Vadim best to measure your old crystal if you still have it

  • @vadim7590

    @vadim7590

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NekkidWatchmaker thanks for replying, i ordered a press and caliper yesterday and thought i could order the crystal as well, so i could receive it at the same time. I guess i will just have to wait.

  • @michaelbest5505
    @michaelbest55054 жыл бұрын

    In a situation where almost anyone else would have seen garbage, you saw something of value that just needed repair. Really makes me think of just how much we needlessly toss out for the sake of convenience. Well done, sir. You've got my subscription.

  • @mitchellan1000

    @mitchellan1000

    2 жыл бұрын

    This was indeed a great display of the watch repairers fine art. However the sad fact is that outside of show casing his incredible skills it would never be an economic prospect to ask someone like him to commercially repair a comparatively low cost but badly damaged watch of this nature. I would venture to suggest that the true cost of repair vastly exceeds its 2nd hand value on resale and so 9 times out 10, it would be best sold on for parts in its damaged state.

  • @ppadilla8990

    @ppadilla8990

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@mitchellan1000 citizen skyhawks arent cheap even second hand ones😅

  • @Zacco_OG
    @Zacco_OG4 жыл бұрын

    I really like watching these videos. Never really knew anything about watch making. Not sure if I’ll ever try myself but am absolutely fascinated by these little machines. And love going through the process with you. Thanks!

  • @martinbyrne5626
    @martinbyrne56264 жыл бұрын

    The child’s laughter was the cherry on the cake here. Your work is amazing.

  • @tomyeung9706

    @tomyeung9706

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍👍💯👏❤️😘

  • @paularnison1468
    @paularnison14684 жыл бұрын

    How could anyone put thumbs down, this guy did a great job, rescuing a lovely watch, very good job, amazing video thank you, sublime 👍

  • @jeeperspeepers8323

    @jeeperspeepers8323

    4 жыл бұрын

    Paul Arnison A lot of people are arseholes.

  • @traviswalker8933

    @traviswalker8933

    4 жыл бұрын

    Must be some butthurt dudes who don't have the skills that he has.

  • @gggboy77

    @gggboy77

    4 жыл бұрын

    He did but u see not all parts are brushed finish. Some parts are polished. Like the bracelet. He brushed it all. But overall great but since ur going thru all this trouble just an extra step to polish those parts would make it more complete. But yeah thumbs up from me still

  • @artofwar4644

    @artofwar4644

    4 жыл бұрын

    Those who put thumbs down also a watchmaker

  • @koniseatskimchi5541

    @koniseatskimchi5541

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol those are the people that cant afford one.

  • @peternicholsonu6090
    @peternicholsonu60903 жыл бұрын

    Dear Joe something good came out of Birmingham...you! Just finished watching your 1920’s Omega pocket watch. Like everyone else I am blown away with you, the first person in my 73yrs to show me how to change the oil in my watch...no the first I have ever seen the dissembling and reassembling of a watch. I come from an aviation family and have long wondered how men made gears springs shafts etc for clocks then watches centuries ago.....how did they do it? They needed gauges jigs cutting milling tools etc. Am very happy to subscribe. May I tell you of a car mechanic who told a surgeon “basically I do the same as you do...I change old parts for new parts.” The surgeon replied “yes, but can you do it with the motor still running? Joe you are a surgeon.

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Peter Nicholsonu thank you Peter for you lovely comment.

  • @r.mercado9737
    @r.mercado97372 жыл бұрын

    Another masterpiece! 10 STARS! The inclusion of his son is outstanding. After all, how can the son learn if there is no teacher. The transmission process is crucial to a child's healthy development: the family. Many thanks!

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate

  • @lukebailey6647

    @lukebailey6647

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@NekkidWatchmaker, please can you give me details of getting my citizen eco drive 200 repaired by yourself or where I can source the replacement bezel,please.

  • @librada01pm
    @librada01pm4 жыл бұрын

    I CAN'T REFRAIN MYSELF TO WATCH SO MANY TIMES THIS IMPRESSIVE VIDEO. THIS GENTLEMAN IS NOT A WATCH REPAIRMAN; THIS GUY IS A TRULY FINE ARTIST....!

  • @steveanderson9515
    @steveanderson95154 жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed watching this, and maybe because I collect Citizen watches, and this is a model I have. It was great to see the intricate workings of it. Well done, a great job done.

  • @jatco84
    @jatco842 жыл бұрын

    Yes...that Skyhawk lives once again and you Sir, have given this piece justice. I don't see how much more perfect it could be. If it was mine, I'd be thrilled to get it back to spec. Kudos.

  • @geoffbackman6347
    @geoffbackman6347 Жыл бұрын

    You’re son has a great laugh, and when my 4.5 month heard your son laugh, he laughed.

  • @jeeperspeepers8323
    @jeeperspeepers83234 жыл бұрын

    “It’s not perfect.” Looks like it is to me. Astounding work. You should be proud!

  • @hamskyxxx
    @hamskyxxx4 жыл бұрын

    This has been one of dream watches for years and was lucky enough to get a used one for a steal at just over a hundred pounds in Nigeria. Sadly it's had a tough time during its early life so it's badly scratched up. I plan to get it restored but looking for a restorer in this part of the world is more difficult than findind a politician who's a saint. Now I wish I was your neighbor. Great job!

  • @dougtina
    @dougtina3 жыл бұрын

    I find watching this quite hypnotic, a master craftsman at his work and hopefully these skills are never lost.

  • @robertallen3229

    @robertallen3229

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have colection pocket watches, most are working. The others I would like to have restored. How or could I send to you to have this dune?

  • @landbauer52
    @landbauer524 жыл бұрын

    You’re really a “right hand” watch master! My respect👍

  • @iconroadster4777
    @iconroadster47774 жыл бұрын

    I love your meticulous attention to detail with accurate description of what you're doing. This is actually a very peaceful and relaxing to watch a professional at work.

  • @deltavee2

    @deltavee2

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ditto. I just found and subscribed a few days ago. Nekkid's voice has a pleasant quality to it and the subject matter makes his perfect as ASMR videos. I watch before I sleep. The unabashed laughter of a child is always a tonic so I'm glad he has been incorporated as an apprentice watchmaker.

  • @terrygruver3896
    @terrygruver3896 Жыл бұрын

    Your patience and attention to detail are truly humbling. God gifted you well. Thank you.

  • @orwellknew9112
    @orwellknew91128 ай бұрын

    It is a so uplifting to see such a remarkable, gracious human being at his work. I expect his son will emulate his father’s fine example, as it should be. We need so much more of this in our world.

  • @henrycolestage4249
    @henrycolestage42494 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful watch and beautiful job of repairing. I told my son when he was a young man that the only jewelry that most men wear is a good watch. I have him my Citizen Nighthawk BJ7000-52E that was well used from years of military service. He had the crystal replaced and still wears it to this day. He tells me he gets compliments on it constantly. And much to my satisfaction, he told me (wait for it...), "You were right, Dad." ;-) because people do notice it. I loved it and it worked well for me. But as my eyes got a little older I simply could not read the chronograph numbers. Kind regards,

  • @nadheral-shammari1651

    @nadheral-shammari1651

    4 жыл бұрын

    oh , come on for God sake!!!!.

  • @Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040

    @Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040

    4 жыл бұрын

    You make it sound like that watch is decades old. I've got the same watch that I bought brand new in 2008, and I think its a 2005 model, can't be older.

  • @henrycolestage4249

    @henrycolestage4249

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 It isn't that it is that old, it just had a hard life in several combat zones. I wore for about 10 years and once you hit 40, your near vision starts to go. I simply could not read the chronometer rings any longer. And my young man was happy to have it. He still wears it proudly. And in the immortal words of Forrest Gump, "that's all I got to say about that."

  • @wadehampton1534

    @wadehampton1534

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Henery Cole Stage, I gave up on the chronograph watches when my near vision took a dump fifteen years ago (I'm sixty-one). I just wear a Seiko Solar rose gold hands and data bezal, and diamond dial markers. It's one of the more fancy iterations of this model, but in a very classy way. It's easy to read and I get countless compliments on it. Thank you for your service. I'm retired Army and I know the type of harsh service that you have experienced. I was wounded in El Salvador (1986), and medically retired after ten years of service in 1988 (after spending a year and a half in the hospital).

  • @ailo4x4

    @ailo4x4

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wadehampton1534 Update on my old watch; my young man just passed his US commercial pilots' license test wearing that very watch! I could not be prouder ;-) Btw, I'm a former 11B airborne grunt. Then went to university, got my degree, and swapped teams to Navy intel. When the Navy saw the wings, I ended up as the ground liaison because I 'speak grunt' ;-) Now retired and living in the UK. One of those 'overpaid, oversexed, and over here!' GI's that married an English rose and stayed. Cheers!

  • @ashumadhu6128
    @ashumadhu6128 Жыл бұрын

    Love your work and the way you present with originality and simplicity in all the videos. And the message you give in end tells lot about you as person. Great. Keep making videos and helping mankind.

  • @uqox
    @uqox2 жыл бұрын

    I don't know what to say here but what jumped into my mind watching the finished product. It looks like it's new out of the box. I'm not exaggerating. If you didn't know the crystal was supposed to be domed, this looks like a brand new watch. Honestly, only an expert would know what to look for to say it was "not perfect". What a beautiful restoration.

  • @gypsygirltarot2451
    @gypsygirltarot2451 Жыл бұрын

    Your boy has a lovely laugh! I love how patient you are with him.

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @stoater1551
    @stoater15513 жыл бұрын

    You Sir, are a hero to me. The fact you take so much time to restore a watch to as good as new is and should be an inspiration to us all. Thank you for your wonderful videos.

  • @boblevey
    @boblevey3 жыл бұрын

    It’s really a testament of your love that you can have your son there when you’re doing such tedious work!

  • @1hitwonderfan
    @1hitwonderfan3 жыл бұрын

    I love all the ambient noises, including your son talking/tinkering and playing, you seem like a genuinely caring and loving man/dad with a passion for working with watches. Please keep making videos, their very relaxing to watch and listen to and much appreciated.

  • @kensanders6241
    @kensanders62413 жыл бұрын

    I've enjoyed your videos, excellent craftsmanship, skill, narration, and hearing a loving father talk with his bubbly son. More please!

  • @wp9409
    @wp94093 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I literally just refurbished one of these--no broken glass--but a good cleaning, new crystal, power cell, etc. I rewatched how you released the stem.

  • @djm712001b
    @djm712001b4 жыл бұрын

    Completely astonishing! You've done a marvelous job repairing that watch. Congrats!

  • @substrate001
    @substrate0014 жыл бұрын

    Jeez, did this guy stop a bullet with this watch? I don't ever remember seeing one so hammered before! Beautiful job on this resto, sir. This watch looks absolutely great!

  • @topquark6919
    @topquark69192 жыл бұрын

    You did an AMAZING job, repairing that badly damaged Citizen! All the best to you and your family for 2022.

  • @nicolapatella6929
    @nicolapatella69294 жыл бұрын

    It's not only work of a master, it's kind of magic!

  • @maxforce
    @maxforce4 жыл бұрын

    I've owned a blue angels version for 10 years plus now. no issues. My favorite Watch.

  • @maxforce

    @maxforce

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Ivan Campa So the short hand points to the hour and the long hand points to the minute. Now think about it like a plane's cockpit. When you walk in if you are not a pilot you have no idea what all that stuff does because you are IGNORANT to it, but a pilot knows exactly what they do and if he wants to check airspeed he knows exactly where to go without wasting time fumbling with the rest of the instruments. in closing please stick to your depth.

  • @pb6839

    @pb6839

    3 жыл бұрын

    My dad has one too! Hes an ex pilot and used it all the time to make calculations. I dont know what Ivan is talking about lol... unfortunately my dads starting running into issues a couple years ago and the repair place told him he couldn't do it but this video gave me some hope and perhaps I will have it repaired in time for Xmas.

  • @thisguystoys8398
    @thisguystoys83983 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully done. The laughs of the young apprentice remind of my son when he was small. Thanks for the great videos.

  • @pgsahlman
    @pgsahlman4 жыл бұрын

    Whatever flaws you may have identified, I think you did a masterful job of resurrecting that terribly damaged watch. Bravo.

  • @jasonwilson7674
    @jasonwilson76744 жыл бұрын

    And I thought modding my seiko skx007 was tough, good job, watch looks excellent 👍

  • @nickschroeder8980
    @nickschroeder89803 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video much more than I thought I would. You did some great work on the Skyhawk. You've made me want to give my old Skyhawk a second life by restoring it.

  • @theshortsshow4433
    @theshortsshow44333 жыл бұрын

    I used to do minor repairs to watches 30 years ago but gave it up for some reason or other that I can’t remember. But, watching these videos of yours has reignited the want to start again and I have a simple project to start with. My dear departed dads old smiths pocket watch has languished in a drawer for over twenty years and although it works, it can only manage about five minutes running before giving in. It’s such a basic model that it has no jewels in the movement at all, but is in quite good nick. So I’ll see how I get on with that one. Great to see a master craftsman in action. 👍

  • @MichaelWilliams-mo1vv
    @MichaelWilliams-mo1vv3 жыл бұрын

    I'm impressed to see the large movement in the large case. So often you see big watches with tiny movements inside surrounded by huge spacers.

  • @stevenwoods2965
    @stevenwoods29654 жыл бұрын

    Really great work! I just found this channel yesterday and it is amazing! I love watching.

  • @Peter4253
    @Peter42533 жыл бұрын

    Another great job! Not my kind of watch tbh but I do love to watch the meticulous method you take with all your repairs. Thanks for posting and more power to you!💪

  • @chongtxtx
    @chongtxtx4 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorite watches of all time. And to see it so beautifully restored is just wow!

  • @DanKoning777
    @DanKoning7773 жыл бұрын

    When you described it's completed look and said: *"not perfect"* understand that perfect is brand new; and sometimes *even they have flaws.* If an item gives ppl a sense of joy b/c it is pleasing to the eye, then to me this watch is *"perfect".....Well Done.*

  • @nickhexum01
    @nickhexum013 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the care and the skill you are bringing to this humble Citizen. I love the Eco-drive watches and it's nice to see you bring this one back to life.

  • @karenwilder249

    @karenwilder249

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you just randomly pressed the battery indicator to show EUR and the function indicator to point WT-S instead of TME??

  • @louperiera4687
    @louperiera46873 жыл бұрын

    I don't know what to say. Absolutely wonderful job my good man! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Kudos to you and your step-by-step commentary really added to my watching experience! Thanks so much for this!

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lou Periera thanks lou

  • @hattiecolley54
    @hattiecolley543 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful piece. Luv to hear ur son laugh out loud and so happy to be in ur presence. Very Noble of u to work as well as include family interactions at times.So relaxing to watch u in ur Craft bringing beautiful piecies to LIFE again. Such an Artist with a great Sense Of Humor as well. Brightens my mood even more, and thank u so much for sharing. I really appreciate u, until next TIME!

  • @richardtwyning
    @richardtwyning4 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful restoration of a classic watch. I have the titanium version of this watch and it's 12 years old and still pristine. The damage to that was criminal, but you've done an amazing job. P.S. I used to love the Mr. Men when I was a child :-)

  • @humanoid7765
    @humanoid77653 жыл бұрын

    I have this exact same watch and found this video fascinating as I've always wondered what it looks like on the inside. Great job repairing, you sure know what you're doing. I hope my watch never sees damage like that. Lol. I need to get my citizen navihawk AT fixed.

  • @leeakers4525
    @leeakers45252 жыл бұрын

    Joe: The sound of your son's laughter is just beautiful. It brightened my day, and the day was already good. Blessings on you.

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks lee

  • @A_Lo_TX
    @A_Lo_TX2 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad someone still carries on this skill. True Talent

  • @saidshnajjar5115
    @saidshnajjar51154 жыл бұрын

    One of the nicest informative teaching videos presented with devotion and love. I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you for sharing your expertise in an inspiring way.

  • @PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars
    @PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars3 жыл бұрын

    Nice to hear your son is growing up properly! Learning from his Dad. Even watching the PROPER Mr Men with the incomparable Arthur Lowe. Fantastic job on the watch too. (As always)

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate

  • @sandrapetty2609
    @sandrapetty26093 жыл бұрын

    I am absolutely amazed by your skills in rebirthing beautiful time pieces. Before you, disasterous, after you, born again. I can't imagine just how pleased your customers must be. When I joined the Army, I bought a Casio, analog face, and loved it. It was not top line, but it was beautiful in it's simplicity. When I changed the battery in it, I did not put the seal in right and moisture ruined it. Watching you makes me want to purchase a fine watch for my husband, and wear one myself, once again. It's been years since I wore a watch...after seeing your videos, I think that might change. Many blessings to you and your loved ones, and to all your fans. I so pray for your prosperity!

  • @acertainshape
    @acertainshape2 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy hearing your son. My dad never had the patience to teach me anything. He could not tolerate children in his workspace, so it is really nice to see that you are teaching your son your skills.

  • @muradmalik2484
    @muradmalik24844 жыл бұрын

    I saw it till the end ,and you done really a great job with actual care.

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    murad malik thanks mate I really appreciate your comment

  • @robertbrantley2240

    @robertbrantley2240

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nekkid Watchmaker fantastic video and great workmanship, your little watchman is awesome.

  • @escapewheel800
    @escapewheel8004 жыл бұрын

    Haha MR men. I remember those books from my childhood. You’ve bought a smile to my face joe. Also your son is funny and nice to hear him learning and having fun

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brings back a lot of memories.

  • @ionracer24

    @ionracer24

    4 жыл бұрын

    Must be a european thing never heard of him...🤷

  • @spiketrademark1099
    @spiketrademark10993 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this video, have been watching many of these videos lately and even though I am an electrical engineer, it makes me appreciate the art of a mechanical automatic piece even more with all the small wonderful details. Subscribed to this channel, looking forward to exploring the content.

  • @ralphf8951
    @ralphf89513 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful repair. I have the same watch. It has worked for years and keeps perfect time. Syncs to the atomic clock in Colorado via short wave radio. You are truely a master!!!

  • @denvercabanes
    @denvercabanes4 жыл бұрын

    I like you. Great work! Especially love the montage.

  • @Dan-rx3fq
    @Dan-rx3fq2 жыл бұрын

    "It's not perfect" he said? It was totally junk before and you made it close to brand new as you can get. I would have thrown it away, lol. You're a master at your work, nice to see there are some left.

  • @ventureelect
    @ventureelect3 жыл бұрын

    Really great to hear a kids voice in the background. Makes life worth while.

  • @Aco747lyte
    @Aco747lyte Жыл бұрын

    Sometime ago, one of my daughters had a similar Citizen which let her down, so I gave her a rare Seiko Flightmaster, the legendary SNA411P1. This beauty is something else, and you patiently restored it to its former glory. Billie sat, riveted and thrilled. See Joe? You're putting fire into my watchmaker daughter, and she loves your gentle ways. Much love and grateful thanks, Wendi 🌻 PS. I forgot you asked you asked about filming equipment. Billie suggests you use an iPhone 13 pro/ canon g7x mark ii. Then all will be good in 4K.

  • @maxboonkittypoison
    @maxboonkittypoison4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing the owner wil be over the moon with this repair i'm sure. Greetings,, Kitty.

  • @chrisfoster8770
    @chrisfoster87704 жыл бұрын

    I love watching your videos! As a watch collector, it’s so satisfying watching you bring them back to their original beauty and function. I look forward to watching many more. Be blessed!

  • @DanielCO719
    @DanielCO7193 жыл бұрын

    that laughter was so precious. love the channel my friend.

  • @KrissyNotty
    @KrissyNotty3 жыл бұрын

    You are amazing and the fact you involve your son is even more amazing! 💛

  • @davemackinnon6487
    @davemackinnon64873 жыл бұрын

    That was great to watch. I received the titanium version of this watch from my mom just after my dad passed. It was in rough shape cosmetically, but not quite as bad as this one. Citizen Canada restored it back to like-new condition for me. Thanks for the tour of its components.

  • @Intensecure

    @Intensecure

    Жыл бұрын

    If you don't mind, could you tell me the cost of the restoration?

  • @trinescape
    @trinescape4 жыл бұрын

    Wow that was really interesting to watch -no pun intended ! cheers

  • @wickkedwolf
    @wickkedwolf3 жыл бұрын

    I used to own that watch many years ago and it was stolen. I wish I could afford another one as that watch is just beautiful and well made. Glad I found your channel :)

  • @jprichard
    @jprichard3 жыл бұрын

    I love your vids! They are utterly fascinating. AND I especially enjoy them WITH your commentary. Thank you!

  • @timgore829
    @timgore8294 жыл бұрын

    You've done fantastic job repairing and restoring that watch. If it was my watch I'd be very happy.

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tim Gore thanks Tim, appreciate your comment

  • @robertgoudie2435
    @robertgoudie24352 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic workmanship. I am interested in knowing how much a restoration like that would cost. Loved the sound of your child enjoying himself in the background.

  • @markeverett7630
    @markeverett76302 жыл бұрын

    I have the Blue Angels version eco-drive. What a great watch. It’s over 20 years old and has required less maintenance than a couple of my more expensive watches. I can’t read the bezels any longer as the font is too small but I can still tell the time. Lol.

  • @TheDeghohun
    @TheDeghohun4 жыл бұрын

    Once again mate. It's a beautiful piece of work. I love it that your son is there with you experiencing the moment. Its lovely seeing that father son relationship even when you're working. Lockdown times are hard but watching this makes it really enjoyable in all sense of the word. Cheers mate. Good health to you and your family. God bless!

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    TheDeghohun thank you and the same to you and your family

  • @fabiordh
    @fabiordh4 жыл бұрын

    Belíssimo trabalho. Parabéns!

  • @allaboutdiy1375
    @allaboutdiy13753 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this content and being the way you are. This video started my journey into watches and the first watch I bought is this one. Great watch. Thank you again, have a nice day sir.

  • @richardwagnernicolini8617
    @richardwagnernicolini86174 жыл бұрын

    Perfect !! Great Job, my friend. Congrats.

  • @frankename1984
    @frankename19843 жыл бұрын

    Just brilliant videos.. It shows how much of an amazing watch maker you are and I hope your son will follow in your footsteps. Please continue the great work you do and your passion shines through.

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate

  • @alvinsinanan2958

    @alvinsinanan2958

    Жыл бұрын

    By far one of the best videos I've seen on KZread

  • @privatedata9802
    @privatedata98024 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful job

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Private Data thank you

  • @cassimir4u
    @cassimir4u4 жыл бұрын

    Once again you have taken a broken/abused watch that ready for retirement and gave it some potion to live another few years. Excellent craftsmanship and a beautiful result. I have 13 watches and most of them are high dollar ones. I hope that if any of them need repair or refurbishment I can find someone like yourself to do it. I find it very difficult to trust anyone to replace a battery in a watch. Thank you for posting a video I wouldn’t ordinarily watch but, your videos keep me watching as I learn quite a bit which may come in handy sometime when needing repair. Your videos also calm me, relax me and keep me mesmerized with your work.

  • @mario7mag
    @mario7mag3 жыл бұрын

    Thats insane, you did a great job. I was hooked the whole video!!

  • @johnrushworth8419
    @johnrushworth84193 жыл бұрын

    I've had the same citizen for the past 20 years. Ripppa job brotha!

  • @zea-smithassociates5370
    @zea-smithassociates53703 жыл бұрын

    Great job. Love your son’s laugh as it’s cute and real. We’ve all got to do what we’ve got to do during lockdown. Enjoying your work

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks and you are very correct

  • @marksymons1967
    @marksymons19672 жыл бұрын

    Amazing to watch this repair and polishing. Top notch skills like this are getting more and more scarce. Loved watching. Thank you

  • @rohintonchothia9821
    @rohintonchothia98215 ай бұрын

    I have watched many of Joe's videos and he is a Master Craftsman. I think that's the best way to describe what he does.

  • @88997799
    @889977994 жыл бұрын

    I love my Citizen Skyhawk. It’s never been fast or slow over the past 12 years I’ve had it. Always keeps perfect time with UTC time that nasa uses.

  • @wizardofahhhs759

    @wizardofahhhs759

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have the Blue Angels model too, sadly it quit after about 15 years, haven't decided whether to send it in to Citizen or just buy another.

  • @pentachronic

    @pentachronic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@wizardofahhhs759 Citizen can replace the rechargeable battery (It's not a capacitor as a lot of people state). You might even be able to do it yourself but you risk not having it be waterproof after.

  • @roadgent7921

    @roadgent7921

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@wizardofahhhs759 I was talking to some Citizen experts and they said the trick with these Ecodrive units, especially the higher end high consumption like these U600s, is to keep them charged all the time with daily exposure to outside daylight, never put in a drawer/ never let it discharge. They should then have 80% efficiency at 20 years.

  • @mswietny7181
    @mswietny71813 жыл бұрын

    Man I thought once installing intel computer's procesor in new motherboard needs precision. Great job.

  • @persona83

    @persona83

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol! spot on.

  • @valterleao6795
    @valterleao67952 жыл бұрын

    PARABÉNS, fiquei impressionado com a sua habilidade, sua técnica e paciência é de impressionar ❤️ Abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷

  • @rickduncan362
    @rickduncan3624 жыл бұрын

    Was wondering what this video is about, and I sat through in amazement as you worked wonders on this watch. Great job.

  • @Pinkyrecordshop
    @Pinkyrecordshop4 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the child laughter in the background. Soothing video.

  • @randymilano
    @randymilano4 жыл бұрын

    Great job. My brother has the same watch. Setting all the functions and the time correctly is quite a job!!!

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Randy Milano thanks. Yes that’s true. I didn’t even attempt setting everything due to my eagerness to just shoot the video and upload it.

  • @rumporridge1

    @rumporridge1

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have the same watch. Pain in the arse to set but boy is it functional.

  • @scottrussell8463
    @scottrussell84634 жыл бұрын

    It is so great that you have your son helping. Good for you.

  • @MrJaster45
    @MrJaster453 жыл бұрын

    That was fantastic to watch. Beautiful results. Well done!

  • @christianvlek
    @christianvlek3 жыл бұрын

    This channel is gonna send me broke , there are now 4 1000+ dollar watches I NEED to have !

  • @avoumvakis
    @avoumvakis3 жыл бұрын

    Such a great great job my friend !! After this video and few others i feel like i can repair watches :D :D :D ... keep on great work

  • @physicsguybrian
    @physicsguybrian2 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding!!! Wow I love watching you restore watches back to life!! Great job Joe!!!! Peace and much love to you and your family!

  • @NekkidWatchmaker

    @NekkidWatchmaker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Brian