That is quite a transformation, well done! I'm curious about the age of this piece, and the movement - the bezel turns in both directions so it's a "skin-diver" rather than a full diver as we know them today? But the movement, so tiny. Why would Seiko use something so small? It's definitely a unique piece.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and the support! I was very happy with how it turned out. Unfortunately I was unable to find any information on the watch, so I do not know the age of the watch or its history. If anybody does know, please let me know as I would be curious myself!

@geoffquickfall

2 жыл бұрын

Smaller than case diameter movements were used on many dive watches or field watches in the past as well. The theory is that; if any water seeps through any of the ingress areas (case back to case, crown to case, crystal to case) it will not immediately seep into the movement as it has to traverse a distance from the seepage point to the movement. The theory applies, of course, to extremely small amounts of moisture and not overwhelming catastrophic failures in the seals. Omega used a small rectangular movement in their early manual wind robust watches for that reason. Something many watch owners do not realize is the affect of putting a just worn watch (body temperature) onto a cold surface. This causes the air pressure within the case to reduce and cause a vacuum. This vacuum will suck any condensation or moisture from around the seepage points (see above) into the movement and especially the crown interface. The crown is the most prone leakage point due to the excessive winding and setting wear to the crown/stem/case gasket system.

@painting-with-J

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagicWatchmaking Based on the serial number on the case and movement it was made in either February 1981 or February 1991. My guess is 1981 for that model.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you both, Geoff and John, for the incredible research! Very interesting and very much appreciated!

@panosvrionis8548

2 жыл бұрын

@@geoffquickfall Nail it😙😙 Thank you I was wondering before see the comments

Beautiful work, I still have my old 6309 from the mid 70's, boxed with the owners manual and its still running, gotta love the old seiko divers

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Seiko makes some truly amazing watches :)

No talking, no background music, no silly audio effects, a pure pleasure to watch :)

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

So happy you're enjoying this style ☺️

@V141NG

6 ай бұрын

Still no closeup... half the fun...

I have no idea what is going on or what these internal parts do, but this is pure art.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

I'm very glad you enjoyed the video, Christian! Happy to have you here 😊

What a great transformation! I have the Pepsi version of this little Diver that I purchased new in 1982. It has never been serviced but it still works...just....It has a lot of sentimental value to me and what you achieved with your little Diver makes me want to refurbish mine.👍

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rory! I'm glad you enjoy your watch, it's a fantastic one! 😊

So inspiring. I've just started my journey into watchmaking and I'm addicted and having a blast. This definitely makes me want to keep going!

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely keep going, it's very rewarding! ☺️

Wow! Great skill. Beautiful restoration. Outstanding job.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful compliment, David!

Perfect restoration, the result is amazing 👌✨

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Very happy with it :)

This restoration is fantastic idea, you have amazing tools and other gadgets, its a unique technique of making this, so thanks to the job well-done. and I think more people can learned this.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

Astounding work. I can't quiet believe how tiny that movement is!

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment! Appreciated 😊

Well done very nice to see a Seiko restored to it's former glory.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I was very happy with the result! ☺️

Fantastic restoration and a great video! 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it ☺️

What a great looking watch. Well done, sir! 👍

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the compliment! ☺️

You did a great job of not only bringing this diver's watch back to life but also making it look fantastic. Thank you for sharing the process with us!

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment, James!

I love Seiko! Amazing restoration! My favorite has to be the SRP311 Orange Monster Diver. I also like the old school MACVSOG Seiko watch with its history tied to the US Vietnam SF groups.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

It's a wonderful brand! Thanks for sharing that with us :)

Hypnotic. And definitely an art! Thank you for a Mezmerizing 36 minutes! ss - Vancouver BC

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching 😊

Holy crap Batman that's some scratched dinged up watch. Beautifully restored i might say, loved every minute of your work. Appreciated & Thank you.

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

Great restoration... the watch turned great, it looks like it is a smaller dimension watch, probably the pre-version of the Seiko SKX013 38mm, build like a tank 👍🏼

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marko! You're absolutely right, it is actually a mid-size watch 😊

Every time I think taking on a project like this might be fun, these videos give me a reality check. I'm sure I could manage to take it apart and clean it, however, putting it all back together would be my downfall.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

I really encourage you to give it a go, it's incredibly rewarding! Make sure to take lots of pictures and notes to fall back on and I'm sure you'll do absolutely fine :)

@user-iq8nh7ok3m

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Those bits are tiny.

@bambanghandrijanto1

Жыл бұрын

I will for sure mix up all those tiny screws

@totokkris4110

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@ClingToAntiquity

Жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly. I wonder if the screws all have the same thread. Am close to starting this hobby.

Great video, skillfully done, good for quite a few more years...All the best Mark.

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

*Stupendous job. Looks almost like new. WELL DONE.*

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the compliment! ☺️

So glad your video came into my feed - instant Subscribe! Amazing work on this watch restoration and your camera setup and macro shots are really well done to provide a clear view of what you’re doing throughout 👍 I read in the comments that this is your hobby - you have obviously done this awhile to have amassed the expertise and equipment you have 😊 Thank for for sharing with all of us other hobbiests and enthusiasts alike 👍👍. Look forward to future videos.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert, for taking the time to write such a wonderful and thoughtful comment. It's genuinely encouraging and your support means a lot to me! I'm glad you enjoyed my video and I'm happy about your feedback on the camera setup! Stay tuned for more videos ☺️

@mdshahnawazansari2757

2 жыл бұрын

❄️

@mdshahnawazansari2757

2 жыл бұрын

❄️

That is a stunning job. I would be proud to own that watch. I have never heard the 4205.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that means a lot to me!

Superb restoration and very interesting ! Never seen a dirty interior as this one ! Thanks for sharing !

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words, very glad you enjoyed!

@TDIMAXDIESEL

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagicWatchmaking your welcome !

An excellent restoration of the clock. An entire art, the specialty of wrist watchmaking in which you are a master. Congratulations

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! ☺️

Wow, very well done! I’m surprised you can still find NOS parts for such an old movement. I’ve given up working on such old pieces because I can never find OEM parts for them for reasonable money. I like the pinvice trick for installing barrel arbor; I’m gonna steal that one if you don’t mind.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

I find the replacement parts for old movements mostly on Ebay, it definitely requires patience to find everything! I really recommend the pinvice, it's a fantastic tool!

As a SEIKO fan, I really enjoyed seeing this rebuild. Thank you! Might I ask where does one find original SEIKO parts for such a project?

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, glad you liked the video! I found all of the replacement parts on Ebay :)

Well done sir. An amazing piece of work.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Brian!

Absolutely WOW! I truly admire your skill

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

Bom dia, que lindo ficou este relógio,novo que se tivesse saído de fábrica, parabéns pelo exepcionál trabalho de um grande relojoeiro.Fraternal abraço.Jason/Goiânia Goiás Central Brazil.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment, Jason! Made my day ☺️

Can you soak an entire movement in something to release parts more easily? Excluding the balance complete of course.. thank you for the video. I learn something new every time.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed my work! I personally have not tried it myself, however, I would not recommend it, as it could potentially damage the coating of the movement!

@bambanghandrijanto1

2 жыл бұрын

You can try an ultrasonic cleaner. You put the watch inside a tub filled with water and just turn it on. All the grime will just fall off the watch because of the ultrasonic vibration. You can also use it to clean glasses, jewelry etc

Beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Well done.

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much ☺️

Sir, your talent is absolutely astounding! Bravo!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words, I appreciate it! 🥰

Neglected? That thing has seen hell and back

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

True that! I was perhaps too charitable with that wording ^^

Absolutely amazing, it was very calming to watch. What a very beautiful watch. Thank you.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. it's really beautiful watch.

@newlife3206

2 жыл бұрын

Please visit my channel, I am working on the same content

Excellent work. Thanks for sharing 👍

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Cheers ☺️

Incredible intricacy and preciseness. This guy is uber skilled!!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment, really made my day! ☺️☺️☺️

What patience and what absolute skill! Superb!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Cheers ☺️

What a beautiful watch! Nice work.

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching ☺️

now i have renewed appreciation for my old 4205 diver's... thank you very much!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Enjoy your watch ☺️

This is such a dedicated craft and so impressive, yt recommended it to me on homepage, leaving comment to further spread the popularity 👍

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support, glad you enjoyed my video 😊

Excellent restoration on such a damaged watch, this Seiko sure looks great now, Well done 👍

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Thank you for kind words 😊

Just Amazing display of talent, patience and workmanship! Please continue on with these exceptional videos

@MagicWatchmaking

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for kind words ☺️ stay tuned new videos coming soon.

Incredible transformation indeed! I'm working over the same model since a week, it's a real pleasure to see that beast becomes alive again! Greetings!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Good luck for your repair and thank you for watching ☺️

Beautiful, beautiful! Great job!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Ruben!

Great resortation. Thank you for sharing.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!

Absolutely amazing restoration!!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

I very well presented and produced video, looking forward to the next.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support!

Beautiful work, top marks!!!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ☺️☺️☺️

Bravo, Maestro!

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Amazing work! Thank you so much!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Alex! ☺️

Fantastic job.👏👏👏

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

You Sir are an Artist! wow! well done!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the compliment! I really appreciate it ☺️

Its amazing and transformation of watch is unbelievable. Great work 👍👍👍👍

@MagicWatchmaking

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ☺️

Wow, that is amazing...a true artist

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou, Paul 😊

Totally amazing job!! Congrats and thank you.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching ☺️

Beautiful work.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Wow. I really like your work, I don't think you're fixing it. But you gave him a new life. Awesome job, bro.🎉

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for kind word 😊

Beautiful work ! 😊

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Fascinating video. Thanks for sharing.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Vinnie!

Thank you. Great lesson in having a vision of possibilities and challenging one's self.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and very true!

Funny thing is I don't even have a watch,but find it interesting watching you repair old watches,it's amazing

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the video 😊

Brand new watch Fantastic repair job. 👀👏💖👍👌

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for kind words ☺️

I am so passionate about your work that while watching the video I forgot to breathe, for fear of disturbing the order of things. THANKS

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for kind words ☺️

So satisfying to watch!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

What a transformation! Brilliant

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ☺️

Fantastic video. Nice job!

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Excellent skills and a pleasure to watch, enjoyed the video, thanks!

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! Very happy you enjoyed my work :)

Excellent job! That a beautiful watch, I want one!!!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

This is an awesome job,great video

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Very nice work. The video is also extremely relaxing.

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching 😊

With this level of work, it is criminal that you only have 544 subscribers! Incredible work my man, truly enjoyed the video

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment, absolutely made my day! Truly thankful for all of my subscribers and very excited to see where this KZread journey will take me :)

@drodskywalker

2 жыл бұрын

Probably because, other than no narration, this is an exact replica presentation as Wristwatch Revival.

I like to use a stiff bristle plastic brush for removing all the junk before I get into it. Faster and easier and the plastic does not hurt the crystal or case. Just be sure to brush it into the trash and don't breathe in the dust! Awesome restore as usual. I love your work!

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support and the advice, super helpful! 😊

I was impressed on how small the movement is! Very nice restoration!

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel! It was quite challenging to work on such a small movement :)

@alerojas2952

2 жыл бұрын

Impressed by

I'm amazed. When you started hitting the rust I was like "This thing's a gonner.." but you pulled it off!.. Well Done! Looks like I have another watch restoration channel in my sub list now. lol

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the support, Bill! I appreciate it :)

Looks great, well done.👍

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

Stunning rebuild

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Neil!

Stunning transformation. Thank you for a very enjoying video. I have subscribed.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support, I appreciate it!

look’n brand new 👍

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Very happy with the result!

The first nice gift my wife ever gave me was a Seiko Kinetic watch. For years I wore that watch and loved it. 27 years later we are still in love but the watch is no longer working. One day I’ll be able to afford to have it fixed. But for now, I can at least appreciate the cost of repairing such things. You are awesome my man!! Love what you do and am hooked on watching!!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful gift your wife gave you and amazing that you still love it after so many years! So happy to hear that you're enjoying my content and thank you for the support! ☺️

@jachconi

Жыл бұрын

@@MagicWatchmaking the watch is a SM43 Any interest in restoring it? I’ve replaced the band with an aftermarket SS bracelet but would love to go back to the OEM leather band. Of course I would understand if you are far too busy cutting in half “folex’s” 😂😂

Superb restoration of this watch. Better than most since no unnecessary music or giggling watchmaker to detract from the work in progress. I've subscribed.

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words ☺️

That's a nice watch, good choice IMHO, top quality work too....

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Ian! Glad you like the watch :)

Joli travail, propre et soigné.... Merci pour le partage de votre art 🙏💐

@MagicWatchmaking

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and your kind words ☺️ Have a wonderful day

I enjoyed recognizing at least 20% of those parts and i'm not a watchmaker (nerd alert) - fascinating work, thank you!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, Dmitry. I appreciate your kind words 😊

Great job, the caliber looks so cute.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

It does 🥰

Sir you are heart surgeon !! Thank you for nice video.

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Your wonderful comment made my day ☺️

Amazing job 👌🏼

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Amazing,very good job!!!!!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

Excellent work again

@MagicWatchmaking

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Marvelous, well done, love to see this video.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support!

Impressive work!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Brilliant transformation

@MagicWatchmaking

2 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️ cheers

Great restoration, friend! Keep up the good work. 😊

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement ☺️

@Daud76

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagicWatchmaking Most welcome. 😊

Absolutely beautiful!!

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

You are a magician. Good job

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful compliment!

Great job, thanks for video.

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Awesome Work 👍

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

excellent work , hats off your work , god bless you

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for kind words. You truly made my day 😊

Incredible job 👏

@MagicWatchmaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️

Excellent work, thanks.

@MagicWatchmaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, appreciated!