You sound like a genuinely good human being with good karma. Such a pleasure to hear your gentle voice with the kid while your fingers make small miracles. Thank you.

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

I love watching this guy. He's calm, he's confident, he's patient and loving towards his child. And he's got humor!

@horstpuckler8104

2 жыл бұрын

Don t forget his sixpack

@elizete2776

2 жыл бұрын

I agree ☝🏻

@9tophat

2 жыл бұрын

I agree also 💯. His is my favorite watchmaker channel. Love this guy!♥️👍

@terminal-velocity111

2 жыл бұрын

I hear you brother.

@gershonperry5952

2 жыл бұрын

And his daughter has HENA on her left forearm... So they an event is in the air. Maybe a wedding, maybe Diwali.

I had the same watch as a teenager I got it for my 25 birthday I’m 60 now lovey watch never had it of stoped working no one could help to sort I would have got you to repair but there you go how TIME passes by Thanks put a smile on my face happy memories 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

You really are a joy and and a relief from daily stupid. Your rapport with Trouble is also truly endearing. Thank you, mate.

The most chill place on youtube. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@jimwatson3382

2 жыл бұрын

Taking the watch down to its very core, A Dying Art.

@RogerSartet007

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimwatson3382 Good entertainment too ;-) The fact that it's about watches just comes in handy. Imagine a watchmaker doin' his thing, in front of an audience, making all these funny remarks. I wonder if it would/could work....

I think the person who owned that watch, bought it, put it on and never took it off until he decided decades later that it was time to buy a new watch. Excellent restoration!!

@yoyex2009

Ай бұрын

😂 agree

I've bought a lot of non-working kinetics when they were cheap. People didn't realize about the only thing that went wrong with them was the capacitor went bad. I mixed and matched parts, replaced the rechargeable capacitor and came up with 4 fully working watches. The only thing is the only replacements I could find at the time were Panasonic MT920 capacitors which only charge to about 3/4th storage as the original Seiko cap. I cleaned and oiled all the movements according to the service instructions and all the watches work find years later.

I always enjoy watching the nekkid watchmaker muttering while puttering.

“You’re fired”…….Classic!

@jonrutherford6852

2 жыл бұрын

That really got me, too. Still smiling.

Long time watcher here - Been having a rough few days lately, but your chilled out and super down to Earth attitude in your restoration videos is always a great little mood lifter. Keep up the good work man, your videos have a seriously positive impact on some people.

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, hope your days get better

I decided to replace a battery on a watch. The screw on the retaining clip was so small I couldn't believe my eyes. I love Nekkid but his microscope makes screws look so big. Fantastic. I love him.

I bought one of these in 1998 in Bridgetown, Barbados when on my honeymoon. Lasted about 10 years before it gave up the ghost. Wish I'd kept it after watch you work your magic. 👏👍

I remember my dad has this watch because I remember that cool little strip of color running through the date. This makes me want to buy him a watch before he gets too old. I'm glad I subscribed to you good sir.

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

I truly appreciate the time (pun intended) and effort you put into restoring these timepieces. We live in a society where things are discarded far too readily. Thank you!

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Willard

I just cant stop WATCHing these videos.

Trouble is an awesome addition to all your videos.

Wow, what amazing transformation. I so admire people with the tenacity and patience to do these things.

Mr. Nekkid talks about going to 'Uni" in the 90's during the early years of the Interweb. . . .in the background is the sound of a dial-up modem connecting. Remember that sound well.

@Pythonaria

2 жыл бұрын

Me too - and the horrendous phone bills we used to get. So many people got caught out by Freeserve thinking that it WAS free - it wasn't - as I found out when I ended up with a £300 phone bill one quarter 😱

Your kids are so lucky to be able to watch u work.... theyre gunna miss these days very soon...

I really wanted one of these Seiko Arctura kinetic watches on my trip through the sands of time, but my job back then required I have a scuba diving watch. I still have and use my Seiko day/date automatic divers watch, it still runs great. It is WELL used, has a history with me from around the world, nicks in the case, scratches from a dive in Manilla Bay on the crystal and I thought a year ago I should retire and replace it with another one. I was STUNNED at what the go for so, I will keep mine with our combined history. Love your channel and I am fascinated with your patience.

My dad used to travel the world and I remembered he buying a few Seiko and always wearing his still to this day and also bought a few for my mom and as of lately I been thinking about buying one myself.

Bored sitting in a hotel waiting to go to work and back home then a notification comes up that you have a new video. I am glad to say it has brightened my otherwise gloomy day. It is nice to see the inner workings of a quartz movement. I have always thought they would be simple and boring but you have proven me wrong.

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin

I have this watch, only with a silver dial and mine had no band, so I adapted a silicone one. It works well with the watch. I had to replace the crystal also and went with the double domed instead of slightly magnifying. I like it and I was also able to find a sapphire one, so no more scratches. I wear this watch a lot and the case is very scratched. I am now inspired to bring it to this level of beauty with a brushed finish. I wish I knew how... but I have a jeweler friend... Thank you for featuring this gem. I love this watch.

Had a Seiko Kinetic Auto Relay back in the nineties as my first ‘good’ watch. Loved that thing and the cool function of shaking to wake it from sleep and watching the hands reset to correct time.

You sir, are a gem on YT. A strange comparison maybe, but listening to you narrate your work and offering pearls of wisdom to your children, is comparable to the affection and serenity Oliver Postage provided. God bless you and yours.

I love the interaction of your son and you while working. You make a great team. I so hope he follows in his fathers foot steps.

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave

You are truly remarkable at restoring badly abused watches and all while you are conversing with your child. also love your dry sense of humor. keep it up. thank you..

I still can recall seiko kinetic, while playing with the garbage I found a the plastic case of seiko kinetic it was leaf green and transparent, as a child these kinds of finds is like a treasure. That was how Iv'e known it

That lobster strap was such a tricky thing to sort out. Plastics like that were once more common but seem to have been replaced by silicone. Polishing mops & compounds are something of an art. Your parts collection saved the day again.

A restoration worthy of placing in a museum :) Thank you for allowing me to escape the world for 30 minutes

I had a late 90's Seiko Kinetic Titanium Sports Watch completely restored about two years ago. It was the first watch I bought. A great little beater watch.

The Magician strikes again,masterful restoration,and another humourous gem.

I have this watch, and after watching this video several times, I took the plunge and replaced the battery/capacitor. The watch runs perfectly. Thanks for the info and the great commentary on all your videos.

I would love to see the laser welding process. Thank you for all the entertainment and information.

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@Emilmarch

2 жыл бұрын

@@NekkidWatchmaker thank you, since the first video of yours, I’ve following and saw how your channel evolved. I also love your kind heart and nice and sincere wishes in all your videos. Many thanks again for everything.

@Celtic_Thylacine

2 жыл бұрын

I'll 2nd that.

Kinetic is a fancy way of saying self winding. I love the knuckle dimples on your baby's hand. 🤩

Go dad, having his daughter get involved! I recently revived my still working yr97 green kinetic, with all new outer case, glass and band, which I had in storage. Gosh just beautiful.

@martinsapsitis4292

Ай бұрын

Could be your son, apologies!

I watched one video a few months back and been hooked on watching ever since.. im a amateur watch collector and want to get into watch servicing as a hobby for myself. Watching this guy makes me want to start even more

Yes. I bought one of these at a jewelry show in San Antonio, Texas in 1999. It immediately stopped. 2 day show. Bought it on Saturday and took it to a jewelry store for a new battery knowing nothing about how it was supposed to work. Turned out it was a fake. Returned it the next day and got my money back. Had I bought it on Sunday, I would have been screwed as the charlatan left Sunday evening. Lucky me. 😁

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Always good to hear from you mate

Your a great father need more like us!!

Wowww...impressive patience steadiness of the hands and knowledge...top of the line resilience... Thanks for your video

I've got to say this is an amazing channel 👏 My grandfather repaired watches and to see your son help out like I used to brings back so many memories You are highly skilled in what you do and have such a calming voice it's amazing to see (watch) the transformations Thank you

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Always wonderful, Mr Watchmaker and his little apprentice...

Polishing skills "Quite" exceptional!!!! looks amazing

I love how you involve your kids

I used to have this exact watch. Bought it from Antigua when I was away with the Royal Navy back in 2003. It was my first big purchase as a teenager and I loved it. Not sure what happened to it, but this video bought back a lot of nice nostalgia for me, so thank you. Great job on the restoration.

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil

I'm really enjoying seeing a variety of watches on here, it's so interesting to see the different ways that you are able to get them all back to new condition

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@porkchop955

2 жыл бұрын

I was about to type a similar comment until I saw your post. Ditto.

@theredspoon1763

2 жыл бұрын

@@NekkidWatchmaker Hi, is it possible to get in touch with you somehow? My dad got an old JLC that once fell on the ground and stopped working. It is a slim auto (idk the model number, but could look it up) in need of a service. I brought it to a watchmaker in my town who said the watch would need to be sent in to JLC, receive a full service and restoration (movement upgrade, dial cleaning (idk why one should, it does not look half bad), case polish, etc.). The price he named was over 1800 Euros (2000USD) for the service. The watch is supposed to be a gift to my older brother who just passed his law degree. Maybe you could help me out. Regards

@thiagooliveira1860

2 жыл бұрын

@@NekkidWatchmaker Hello, what would be the buflex disc to brush, super thin, thin or medium?

@user-hi3ic6ev3y

2 жыл бұрын

@@NekkidWatchmaker ججججج

Your channel is a therapeutic paradise. ❤️

I actually had this watch back in the day... nice to see this one restored! Greetings from the Netherlands

Well hats off to Mr Hattori, and hats off to you too! I feel that he would be proud of you for your skill, dedication and the love that you have shown this quite unique timepiece. Well done Sir.

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Murray

What a stunning job. Amazing! I have the identical model and I replaced the capacitor and it's running great but I couldn't do a full strip and rebuild. A mechanical watch takes some doing but the parts on quartz watches are microscopic! Great restoration.

love this, nothing is safe from your love of your passion , Janga no more , you've have scared them kids for life ! brilliant inter action with kids .

Beans and toast days were the best! This watch was more eye-catching back in 1997, than the submariner is today.

That’s not the watch I would had ever thought about restoring but how you turned it from a total piece of junk into an almost new piece is truly amazing! All I can say is wow! I wish you would have given us a wrist shot but great job anyways!

I miss you old friend! Wishing you posted more frequently!

@willemp6432

2 жыл бұрын

When something is good , it's worth waiting...⌚⏰⏱

Another immaculate refurb! Beans on toast!? Happy Days!!

As a -hoarder- keeper of precious-to-me bits'n pieces since my childhood (in my fifties now) and ever since using those to randomly repair stuff other people would just throw away, I'm recurrently blown away by Your nonchalantly thrown-in remarks about having the one or other part, fatally defective in the watch You work on, in a probably better condition "... in my junk pile". It gets even better with those brief glimpses into random boxes, to the brim full of _not-at-all_ "junk". Recycling, reusing and restoring rocks, and doing it in that micro-scales You royally master rocks even more for me who already might struggle with the smaller Weber carburetor parts or Bosch injection pump springs .... Thank You for sharing what's going on (and around) Your bench, Mr Watchmaker !

Mate I know you don’t like to be put on a pedestal, but holy 💩 your so freaking good at what you do. It’s obvious took time dedication and a hell of a lot of patience, to achieve this level of skill. All I know is your damn good at what you do and you must have a sense of pride when you turn these beat up watches into almost new. Good on ya mate, be proud brother, you earned it.

@NekkidWatchmaker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

I'm really happy to see that you restored a Seiko kinetic watch! That particular model was quite pricey back in its day. I own several kinetics and they keep great time - like five seconds or less per month depending upon the temperature. They stopped replacing the capacitors in favor of a rechargeable battery that is meant to last longer. Cheers!

@ysbkr22

2 жыл бұрын

I bought mine in Dubai for 600 in '98. Still wear it, had it serviced recently, Seiko Australia no longer carry parts or support the watch. Had a new capacitor put in, can't get the kinetic energy storage to go around the full 30 seconds, stops at the 20 mark

@TheCcmarine

2 жыл бұрын

This kinetic Seiko watch was my first real good watch in the late 90s and yes they were great at keeping time and cool looking too. I wish I still had mine.

@ysbkr22

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCcmarine I still have mine. 97 model, bought in Abu Dhabi in 98, has been flawless, went to war with me, glass got scratched to hell, only got a full service last year Seiko Australia don't have the parts, took original band off as its getting cracks, 800 Aust to get a new band special order 3d print. Just the black band, will use the silver pieces on the original on the new band. The only thing wrong, I can't get a full 30 second on the capacitor, only ever goes to 20. Have left it on the tooothbush charger and it hit 30 for half a day.

Props to your brother, brother.

Best watch repair guy on the tube, Hands down

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard

You’re a really good dad! Love watching because of the love!god bless!

I just bought this exact watch from Yahoo Auctions here in Japan - paid about £45 for it. Needs a good service, but happy to have it!

@C00ltronix

10 ай бұрын

Yahoo Auctions Japan, a wonderful place ;-)

Currently wearing a Seiko Auto, with pepsi dial my dad bought in 1996 at H Samual in Doncaster. My dad has worn it everyday since it was bought and he gave it me a few months ago. Fits me perfect now, it didn't in '96. I also have another Seiko Auto in need of repair after it went through the washer.

I love polishing watches. Thanks my brother for this beautiful work.

This channel gives me such a feel good vibe. It was great to see the inside of a Kinetic, and a very interesting case restoration. Good job keeping that logo! Love seeing Seikos on the bench.

These are always amazing videos must have unbelievable levels of patience to do such intricate work good to see skills being passed down to the next generation with his little apprentice👍🏻

I love how you let your kids get involved.

Nekkid watchmaker #1!😂👍😍⌚⌚⌚

1 week Napster downloads ... good times! 😂 It's so nice to hear your voice!

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Lol those were the days when it took a week to download and then it wasn’t even the right song

That’s a lovely watch. Sometimes the old ones are the best I really enjoyed this video. One of my favourites given its unusual hybrid nature.

My Brother, you are the best watch ⌚ repairman I've ever seen. And I have seen many!!

my wife bought this for me in 97 best gift i ever had at that point.. thanks JJ*

My parents gave me a Seiko "AGS" automatic generation system watch in 1989, which was the precursor to Kinetic. I still have it, but it doesn't hold a charge anymore. Thanks for the videos!

@markirvin2809

2 жыл бұрын

You can still get the capacitor for those and it will be a goer. I just did one of mine.

@Killsnapz

2 жыл бұрын

Capacitors for the Seiko Kinetic watches are very easy to change. All you need is a case back remover and a decent small flat blade screwdriver. The capacitor part number you would need is 3023 5MY They are around $20 US on eBay.

@markirvin2809

2 жыл бұрын

@@Killsnapz Correct, but be careful when putting the oscillating weight back on. Make sure that the teeth on the winder engage with the very small cog that generates the charge for the cap.

@alanmckinnon6791

2 жыл бұрын

@@Killsnapz Beware that not all Kinetic movements use 3023 5MY. The differences in the part numbers are the mounting bracket and they are spot-welded in place so not interchangeable. They do all use the same Li-ion rechargeable battery (the capacitor version is long ago obsolete)

@Killsnapz

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanmckinnon6791 yes but the OP stated he had an AGS model which would make that movement the 5M23 and the correct capacitor for the 5M23 is the 3023 5MY. Which is why when I responded I stated it was the capacitor he would need to repair his watch. I am well aware of all of the different part number capacitors Seiko uses as I have all of them in my inventory. I also own over 20 different Seiko Kinetic watches from the first 5M23 to the 7L22 and three 5J22 Auto Relay versions.

One more perfect job! I'm really appreciate the perfection that you implement in all yours restaurations

the most chill youtuber , love watching this guy and his son playing in the background makes it so nice , ,an amazing skilled man , whos skill boggles my mind

I have watched almost every video you have posted. The one thing I don't see commented on, besides your expertise in watches is your wonderful interaction with your children. You are a master of watch restoration but a professor of fatherhood. The world needs more men like you to mentor their daughters and sons. Thank you for your videos. Dont change a thing.

Great video. Remember these coming to market, so cool and modern at the time. Almost bought one with the pvc strap (available in red, blue and yellow) but went with a Tag Heuer F1 instead as they were available for about the same price. The early Arcturas are modern classics that capture 1990s design perfectly.

Man, you are gifted beyond measure! I know it's probably hard to find these watches but I would be ok if you did a video every day!

Your kid is a great apprentice, great attitude!

I'm awed by the steadiness of your hands!! If that were ne, I'd knock the thing, and the bits would go everywhere. Watching the accurate placement of all the parts is fascinating!. The gentle humour and commentary, are addictive! Thankyou.!

In some ways this is my favorite video you've done. Simple watch mechanics (for you anyway), but interesting restoration issues all the way through. And a watch with an interesting story!

Another excellent video, I have three Seiko Kinetic watches that are sat in my draw not working, I wish I could send them to you to breathe life into them again. Thank you for sharing this with us.

@theoneandonlyowl3764

2 жыл бұрын

A cheap watch repair kit from China and a new capacitor... Bob's your uncle! Don't tell the watch repairer I told you (shhhh). They need to be wound by movement too, but my current kinetic goes into hibernation after a period, until it's picked up again. Unless you have bigger problems. Good luck

@DavidSuttoninSpain

2 жыл бұрын

@@theoneandonlyowl3764 Thank you for your reply, my eyesight is not the best so I will give it a go, I love Nakked Watchmaker videos find them very interesting.

@theoneandonlyowl3764

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidSuttoninSpain My eyes aren't the best either, and hands shake a little now, as I found out today when the lad came over and wanted me to do some soldering for him. It's a little depressing, this getting-old business.

another one well done, and something learned, nice looking piece. It would be a must for a collection. Thank you father and son.

I always watching your video before sleep

As always. Love it. Hope to se a spring drive some day in the future! ♥️

The finished watch wouldn’t look out of place on a rack of new ones.

I have one of these gifted to me by an old friend- a gentle man who loves his watches and would appreciate the love, care and attention you lavished on this one

Such a gentle soul. The Bob Ross of watchmaking.

This was very entertaining indeed. Thanks mighty watchmaker. Greetings to the young apprentice and the rest of the family.

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Nice to hear from you

My favorite watch is my Seiko Kinetic SM62. I really enjoyed this video!

Great work 👌. Greetings from north Africa (Algeria)

Wonderful homage to the time of beans and toast.

Another fantastic video, I really love that your lad gets involved (and the bug 😂) I would love to see a laser welding video, it must be so easy to mess a case up with over polishing and polishing on the incorrect profile.

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate will try and do one of those at some point

These videos are so good, I always get anxiety when you take them apart thinking, “how’s he going to remember what went where!?” Have you ever considered at the very end just doing a final side by side of the beginning and finished product? I mean we see all the changes, but I think that would add to the impressiveness of your refurbishing. I’m glad you don’t do straight ASMR videos, I love your voice, silly jokes, kids etc. I look forward to your next watch.

I had one. I had it stolen from me in Prague on a weekend away. I was heart broken. I loved that watch.

I like the commentary as much as the watch work.

Best channel ever

@NekkidWatchmaker

2 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks mate

Great to see you back, I replaced a capacitor on my Seiko!

I had this watch and the earlier Kinetic, brought back memories

Another eye popping beautiful restoration.