Never forget these hands. Those are the signs of honesty, hard working, bravery and a man with really really big heart.

@tomasinacovell4293

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's a lot, but how do you get all that?

@kirkwcowgill

Жыл бұрын

Blood pressure medication is key to preventing an enlarged heart.

@user-vi2hx2uu6j

3 ай бұрын

..just marry him already! Lol 😊

@heikg

2 ай бұрын

Weird kink bro, nobody wants to know what you jerk off to.

@Tinez87

2 күн бұрын

Dunt be daft 😂

Great tip with the scotch brite. Did the job fast. Fixed a piece to my workbench and moved the watch the full length of the pad.

I usually don't mind these types of scratches at all because I think they help give a well-worn watch its unique character. But I have been curious to know whether something like this is doable. Nice video.

Very nice! For me, my first line of approach is to use a simple pencil eraser. It works wonders for very superficial scratches. Excellent video!

The end result is INSANE. This certainly blew away my expectations on how much yoh can bring back a vintage watch. There are a few I am eyeballing RIGHT now and this video has given me the go ahead.

@johnwang9914

Жыл бұрын

It's only because one of the five characteristics that the 5 in Seiko 5 represents, is a durable bracelet or strap hence the bracelet is a high quality steel bracelet. You may not be able to do this with all watches as the bracelet may have a base metal under a decorative layer, so it may be best to leave the scratches alone if it's not a true Seiko 5.

Not a bad job! I really like how you used the rotary tool but went back to touching it up by hand. Great video thanks bud.

@andrewwilliams3524

3 жыл бұрын

Change your name,invicta are rubbish mate

This is the great think about polishing with abrasive finish, it doesn't have to be perfect and remove all scratches/dents as the bracelet will only get scratched again as soon as the watch is worn, brilliant video

FYI, this technique will work perfectly (maybe even easier) for brushed titanium watches as well as brushed stainless steel. I was very happy to see the results on a Seiko I have. It looks like new!

@ademkollari8992

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bill, are you sure this would work equally well on brushed titanium? I was shocked to discover they are actually more prone to scratches.

@xedeno

Жыл бұрын

YES!!! works well on brushed Titanium.

That's an amazing finish you have got my friend. I appreciate the way u demonstrated using the scotch Brite home diy option.

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Rohit Arvind thank you sir

@rohittheinvincible

5 жыл бұрын

@@MyRetroWatches Going to be trying the scotch Brite method very soon on one of the old swatch I bought recently ! Thank you . Respect for your skill !

@dushyantnakul

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyRetroWatches where are you from , can you do this for me?

Hey Mike. I find the assortment of the wooden assortment of Ladies nail files kit from the Dollar store works well on stainless steel to. The kit has various grits and the files are nice and flexible.

I've polished mine with green Scotchbrite then finished it with a couple of treatments of "Brasso" liquid metal polish. It looks brand new.

@class3nfadealer666

4 жыл бұрын

I also use the green Scotchbrite pad, and it works perfectly!

Thank you for sharing your experience here. Much appreciated.

Well, it looks perfect to me! Very well demonstrated and explained video! TFS

@MyRetroWatches

4 жыл бұрын

+Pink Marshmallow thank you !

Very informative & helpful , have used fine steel wool for polishing on an old Seiko & a few other old well worn watches, works great.Thanx P.S. Tx.

Nice job done

I used 180 grade normal sandpaper on a 1960’s Seiko clasp, followed by the purple abrasive pad just like seen in this video. End result is a clasp that looks almost brand new. Had some deep scratches in certain areas but the 180 grade sandpaper removed that and the abrasive pad made it into an excellent brushed finished just like factory look.

@manuelhung7571

Жыл бұрын

ScotchBrite pads are amazing for refinishing brushed finishes to bracelets. Been using them for over a decade, worth every penny for the actual Scotch brand rather than cheaper scouring pad alternatives which do not last very long.

Excellent Mike, an impressive demo! 👍😊👏

Excellent! Thanks for sharing

@sukruyildirim2072

5 жыл бұрын

Cok guzel bir calisma

Wow. That's amazing result! Good to know this is achievable without having to bring it to a watch repair shop. Thanks for the video.

@MyRetroWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Brilliant video thank you very much for posting this I’ve just bought a stainless steel coffee machine and I just wanna remove a couple of scratches this video was perfect thank you

Thank you for this great video, well done! What a fantastic result!

Wow! Amazing finish!

Thanks for this one. I was bumming because I scratched my new Citizen bracelet buckle and I tried a Scotch Brite 4X extreme scrub (purple) on it and it looks like new in about 5 minutes of very little effort. I also restored another one of my watch bracelets with the same pad and I am so happy! Thanks again for the tips!

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you thats great you restored yours.

very nice work thanks for you

This is very nice, thanks for sharing, was interesting to look on the process and detailed feedbacks about things

Ottimo lavoro.. Bravo ed esaustivo

Nice job. Now it has new brushed look.

Great result! That raised logo made things more difficult. I don't know anything about watch repair, but I have experience with getting scratches out of metal. I would have used 150 grit sandpaper to start. If that was going too slowly I would have dropped to 100 grit. After all the scratches were gone I would have worked through the grits perhaps 220 next, followed by 400, and then gone over it with the scotchbrite to get the desired finish.

Nice watch! I have the exact same one I inherited from my grandpa.

Really nice job!

Great video and one of many now ive watched . Thanks for making them. I have a Titanium watch needs a little TLC. So thanks for the info. BB

Wow. I am astonished at the after as compared to the before. I will definitely be purchasing the products you have used. I hope to run a watch repair shop when I grow older. And a particular request, can you upload more watch restoration videos please. I would be most appreciative. Good day sir.

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Hammack thank you . More videos always in the making

Good job!

Great job! Thanks for sharing

Nice work! Very simple

That was very helpful mate 💪🏻 Thanks 🙏🏻

Well I have collect watches for a while and some really cheap crap. Now I have dwindled to only my good stuff. And stuff I can afford. I have been stricken with the watch repair and refinish bug. I have a cheap set of beginners watch tools and just got my first vintage watch. A Gruen precision 510 . A movie buff too and James Bond. So anyway. I subscribed!!!! Great video and I will definitely be using your technique. Thanks again.

You did a great job there

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@monikapoddar6243

4 жыл бұрын

My Retro Watches the scrachtes are there

@ufonaughts8814

4 жыл бұрын

Like the idea of using the clamp & dremil has a polishing mop!!!! I went to school in neuchatel!!!but since watching channel! I've bought a cheap (non runner/parts sale)king Seiko off eBay!!! looks in excellent con!!! so hope I can get parts!?! I enjoy your channel 👍

@slade1446

4 жыл бұрын

Will your method work on a gold pendant?

@MyRetroWatches

4 жыл бұрын

@@octaviussludberry9016 I have removed George from the comments. Thank you for taking my side in the argument. Not sure why he wants to be so abusive but thats his problem . You can decide to polish a watch or leave it alone. I know a few Rolex approved watchmakers who offer a case and bracelet refinish as part of the service, as you are removing only 0.001" at a time its hardly ruining the watch in my opinion anyway. each to their own.

@octaviussludberry9016

4 жыл бұрын

@@MyRetroWatches He really had an issue with polishing scratches.

Great work!

Makes me wish I would have kept my very first Seiko I bought in the mid 80's.

Beautiful job

Looks clean!

Very interesting and helpful.

My watch has scratches on its crystal, will def try this method.

@swabby429

5 жыл бұрын

Be careful with the glass. Make sure you don't polish for long periods of time with a motorized tool. It can heat up quickly and shatter the crystal. Be conservative with time. If you're doing it manually with Scotchbrite, you can be a bit more aggressive.

Wow. That was badass. Very impressive.

This video was a big help !!! Thanks 🙏

beautiful kind of tools

Well done!

Very nicely done!

@MyRetroWatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

beautiful design

who knew you could save stainless steel watches ?? wow, iam going to start looking for a project watch rn lol amazing end result there

Fantastic demo, I'm surprised by how god the results were DIY.

good job! I'd just take off the watch first so that vibrations don't mess up the movement.

@lemmontree1

3 жыл бұрын

good tip

Nice detailed video! While I appreciate your technique for removing surface scratches on the bracelet clasp, a method I have used with excellent results is using a foam nail file.

@marcilioantunes5610

Жыл бұрын

por favor, qual número da lixa que você usou?

Thank You!

Great video,nice watch.

3M also make some nice and flexible polishing papers that are very useful.

good tool for your guitar frets too !!

Amazing, now I have the courage to take my favourite watch to my local watchmaker for polishing.

Awesome video. I was looking for something like this as I need to restore a watch that is all scratched up. I am going to try the scotch brite...and then use my Dremel tool if it doesn't work. Can you tell me the names of the wheels you used. I am looking to buy them from eBay. Thanks

thank you, just removed clasp scratch in 5 mins ..a happy bunny..

I thought it looked great with the scratches, but completely understand it’s not everyone’s cup of tea…. And have to admit it does look like a brand new clasp on the right side. Pretty incredible video.

That's awesome.

Fantastic video! I will be doing this to my Breitling. It's long overdue!

Nice work again, i have recently discovered that when using a coarse bosch sponge im getting a result like factory made, uniform deep and shallow lines, i then smoothes them out a bit with a fine steel sponge it gives the nice finish with deep and shallow lines like a new watch Best regards Allan🌞 From Denmark

@nerychristian

3 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video showing how to do it?

@granto6738

3 жыл бұрын

I need to do my omega seamaster where Did u get this sponge from?

@thegrassyknoll7792

3 жыл бұрын

@@granto6738 from a hardware store Its like the green ones used in the kitchen aso. Just coarse And the steel sponge are made from long steel chips and curled together but you need to try on some scrap steel and see the result before going to town on your seamaster just sayin ...it took me several attempt with alot of products before getting it right

Nicely done sir

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Cool, use some flitz Polishing compound you can get it off Amazon

Just started my hobby of restoring old watches. This is brilliant and easy. Do you have more detail on the drimmel bits you used? Awesome Video

@ersintemiz1270

2 жыл бұрын

+1

Great job

Good vid MB

Very nice!

Personally I use wet and dry paper with increasing grit to remove large scratches first. Then I place the scotchbrite pad on a table and move the bracelet or clasp lengthways along it, using the edge as a guide to maintain a straight grain.

@MyRetroWatches

6 жыл бұрын

Stephen Phillips hi that is how I started out but stainless is tough stuff and I work in the abrasives industry where there are some good products for doing it quicker. I made this video a while back and can’t quite believe the hit rate on this one against all my others. I have since changed how i do clasps and just use one large 1” unitised wheel and then a type of Scotchbrite to finish. Takes minutes to perform and I have recently removed someone’s name engraved on a clasp. I do plan to do another video showing this method as this one was in my early days and in my opinion not my best work.

@NeithLeonhart

5 жыл бұрын

My Retro Watches I recently found myself in the same situation and I plan on buying an electric solution. Do you already have plans on making said tutorial?

@AdamSmith-fe9jf

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t the bracelet scratch or get marred when you keep sliding it front and back on the table?

@stephenphillips4605

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdamSmith-fe9jf I pinch the bracelet together behind the clasp first so only the clasp has contact with the scotchbrite

Great job! Thanks for sharing this 👌 But there are now polishing agents that can be use to remove scratches. This is I think an old school trick but definitely works 👏

@antoniogiop

2 жыл бұрын

Okay like what please explain

I just used 3k grit sandpaper on my clasp left it chrome

Nice diy .... if you're working with more than handful, look into a Foredom rotary tool, far superior, in quality, capabilities, and flexibility.

I just tried the Scotch Brite Pads, Maroon (Very Fine, rated at 320 grits), and the Light Grey (Ultra Fine, rated at 800 grits) on one of my pocket knife blades that had a lot of scratches on it... worked really well... after that I used a 4-sided Nail buffing sponge block that has 4 different fine levels of grit to really polish up the knife blade... the blue Scotch Brite pad is rated at 1000 grit, usually used for dish washing.

@emeraldhill8294

Жыл бұрын

Hope you added some spit as well.

@airmojo

Жыл бұрын

@@emeraldhill8294 I used a little Ballistol lubricant/cleaner.

Thanks Mike. I have a rotary tool just like that one. I'll give it a try. The 2 abrasive wheels, do you recall their abrasive level?

Thanks mate 👍

40 year old Seiko 5! That's cool.

Awesome!

nice work

Its very great

My 22 year old Pulsar definitely has a few scratches on the band/bracelet.

Very nice video my friend

I have a seamaster id love to have polished up but no way have I got the guts to do this. Interesting video , thanks

@qasimahmed666

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, this is not for expensive watches bro, if you want to polish expensive watch you have to be very gentle and super careful, dont use machines. You can use soft cotton or microfiber and some good polish like soft to medium (steel, or car polish) and remember the key to make perfect polishing is to take your time. Spend more time you will get better results. Good luck

Muito bom, obrigado.

Thank you for this video! 🙏

Klasse gedaan.

Awesome video mate! I have a slight criticism, just a slight id remove the bracelet before polishing it just to be safe polishing does cause quite a bit of vibration which can slightly change the accuracy of the watch and enough to make it noticable otherwise, a great video!

Great! Thanks!

I will soon be doing a new video of this using just two products and taking less time . Stay tuned.

@imqsqs

6 жыл бұрын

My Retro Watches I love You, let me kiss your lovely hands

@iam6750

5 жыл бұрын

@@imqsqs lol

My plan for some metal accents on my shoes is to go from about 60 grit to 600 then use some Flitz to finish it off.

I don't have the power tools, I use a dishwashing sponge instead lol, it works fine

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

yes that will work and its the same stuff only slightly lesser quality to what I used at the start of the video. The machine is to get under deep scratches that hand pads will struggle on or at least take a long time to cut under a scratch.

seikos vintage polishing was so fine and heated it almost looked like it was painted on ..

You can do it with a bit of brasso and the hard end of a cleaning sponge, works a treat

@MyRetroWatches

Жыл бұрын

Not to get under deep scratches on stainless steel. Cosmetically scotchbrite makes it look okay as i have another video doing it that way. Deep scratches have to be ground out.

if that is an automatic watch i would remove the bracelet. the vibrations would set off the timing on the automatic.

@xxTOXiCxVENOMxx

Жыл бұрын

Does that apply to all the WWII watches that dealt with constant gunfire and still kept time?

@woody442

Жыл бұрын

@@xxTOXiCxVENOMxx Interesting question. It explains why I'm always late since the last earthquake happened...

@xxTOXiCxVENOMxx

Жыл бұрын

@@woody442 yeah I pushed a shopping cart through the parking lot once and now my watch is 5 minutes off due to the cart shaking so violently

@woody442

Жыл бұрын

@@xxTOXiCxVENOMxx This is helpful stuff. Education really is key to success in life! Do you plan on writing books?

@xxTOXiCxVENOMxx

Жыл бұрын

@@woody442 I hope to be finishing my book on hydrophysics in the space time continuum soon! I’ll let you know when it’s available at your local Dollar General for pickup.

Awesome man! Do you know of any way to remove small dings? Like a tiny dent? Not sure if this can be done or not? Cheers

Ok I understand and did enjoy the video

Hi, excellent tutorial. Could you please put up a link to the rotary tool pads you used in this video, I've struggled to find any. Thank you, Rob.

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Rob Hepple Hi and thanks for your comment. I am intending to do a revised video soon as I now only use two products. The wheel I use is not available on the open market but I am intending to buy some and make an eBay listing to accompany the video.

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

All the tools are now linked on my website Rob.

@robhepple9206

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael I can't find the flexible pads, around 5.24 mins on this video, on your website ?

@bigal9022

4 жыл бұрын

@@MyRetroWatches what's the website?