A Century Old Omega Watch Restoration - Rusted - Pre WW2 - Silver Casing - cal 40.6 - ASMR

In this video I make a restoration of Century old (~100 year) rusted Omega watch. The watch was dead when it came, not running, all of the rusted pivots have jammed it.
I saw this vintage Omega watch at an online auction (sold in my town), it didn't look that special, old Omega watch with oxidized silver casing, nothing to brag about. But…when I came home and opened it, it looked almost like new! It hasn't been used that much for 100 years!
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I polished the silver casing but just did a light one, the backside just with a swipe with a towel so the texture doesn’t get damaged.
About the hour hand that is cracked, it sat tight enough when mounted so it will do good.
After the restoration the watch runs around +/- 15 seconds per day in ALL positions! +/- 1 second per day dial up and down, vertical positions had also around a couple of seconds per day and one position was about 10-15 per day (worst one).
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[@Watcheyes]

I bought this watch at an online auction just to check if an old pocket watch could be interesting to me. The seller lives in my town so I just picked it up and went home. At home I opened the watch and realized it looked almost brand new, the movement looks almost untouched for 100 years!Maybe this watch rusted stuck when it was new and then have been left alone for around 100 years. The watch could be restored without any new parts (except mainspring) and the hour hand seems to work fine. The performance of this watch is great, it's near 0 +/- seconds per day in every position except one vertical position.

[@Cristian8767]

My friend, this is what I call art! The final shots followed by the slow motion made me tear up! Amazing work, amazing watch, just amazing! You could have replaced the hands with blued ones to make it like new, and glue the original hands on the inside of the back cover, not glued permanently, with some sort of soft glue or something.

[@Watcheyes]

@@Cristian8767 many thanks, very glad you liked it! :)

[@user-qt2rx9er5l]

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[@segundomenendez9462]

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[@segundomenendez9462]

21:52 😊

[@stevenhuber5413]

FINALLY! A watch repair channel where a watch is actually being repaired. Ive watched hundreds of just cleaning and oiling a watch that runs from the begining.

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks!

[@petewilliams.1122]

To see the fly wheel begin to pulse, irresistible, it's the heartbeat of the watch. Thank you for restoring this old pocket watch back to its former glory.

[@HarnaiDigital]

Your Channel is literally one of the best Restoration channel on KZbin in terms of Cinematography and Filming. Keep it up.

[@Watcheyes]

Whaaat 😀 Your too kind! Many thanks.

[@acm-3001]

Even “Masterful” is a gross understatement! It was a privilege to watch!

[@PTRAINBOY]

Beautiful restoration. Blown away at the fact that this watch was created 100 years ago .

[@Watcheyes]

I agree, when I opened it and it looked almost untouched for 100 years I knew I wanted to restore it back.

[@skogling]

I have one. No glass. 😢

[@harshabiliangady3211]

I didn't just 'LIKE' your work I 'LOVED' it! Absolutely awesome work. God Bless You.

[@Watcheyes]

Many many thanks Harsha, bless you 🙏

[@lomgshorts3]

I am near to 70, and I had forgotten how finely detailed your work can be. We do not see how ultra careful you have to be in your work. All we see is Chinese cheap watches, not the old time really fantastic clockworks that were available long ago. I am very glad to see you at work, and will appreciate a master watch maker such as you much more!! Thank you for a fascinating time.

[@user-cr7ug2po9q]

Моё почтение мастеру! Замечательная работа требующая очень много терпения и усидчивости!👏 Тонкая работа , мне очень нравится👍 Не бросайте своё дело ни когда!😊

[@andrewspence3171]

You have to know what you are doing, and be very patient. This is more than just being a mechanic, you have to have a feeling inside of how things are going. Very calming and interesting to watch !

[@pieterjlansbergen6988]

Congrats on this phenomenal restoration job. Outstanding!

[@garyboyle695]

Love videos like this that show that old watches are more than a match for a lot of the very over hyped and priced watches of today.

[@Watcheyes]

Hello Gary, Hope everything is fine! True that, well spoken words! /Josef

[@lesrandosdeserge]

It is not a restoration, it is a wonderful resurrection. It is so pleasant seeing balancer moving again like a heart 💓

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks! Glad you liked it :)

[@Daniel-rh2lo]

😅

[@MKhan-mf5gm]

I would say that your skill displays the height of precision, dedication and technical knowledge. Not everyone can do this.

[@JG-df7ve]

Excellent choice of watch, fantastic images, and the pleasure of seeing a master at work, bringing true works of art back to life.

[@SutekhTheDestroyer]

I thoroughly enjoy watching the love you put into restoring these little pieces of history.

[@Watcheyes]

Wow many thanks Sutekh, I appreciate alot your kind words 😊

[@SutekhTheDestroyer]

@@Watcheyes You’re welcome! Also, I’m not 100% sure but I _think_ the bird singing is a Great Tit.

[@zilopipo]

This beautiful Omega deserved your amazing work. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@craigrowe6440]

The camera work on something that small and intricate is superb

[@Watcheyes]

Many many thanks Craig and thank you for watching my video 😀

[@Bugnarok]

I love your work, not only the details but also the video and the tools you've use. It's all very satisfying to watch.

[@Watcheyes]

Glad you liked it, thank you :)

[@Coolersson]

Perfect! Thanks for letting me see and admire it!

[@user-kr3zb2re1c]

Wow! Beautiful timepiece. I bet if the watch designer was still alive, he'd be proud of this restoration.

[@antoineteixeira6721]

Nice 👍 very. Good

[@jerrybaird2059]

Excellent video. I look forward to seeing others.

[@dennisallport5704]

A pleasure to watch! Great filming!

[@viktortishchenko6419]

Nice watch, great work and good video! Well done!

[@mountainhobo]

Beautiful work on this gorgeous watch. Excellent macro photography.

[@istaff124]

This is the third time I watch this video just because I like this kind of job. Very impressive.

[@Pocket-Watch]

New to your channel, really enjoying your content, fantastic restorations, thank you for these videos I find them very enjoyable to watch. Just love the mechanical engineering of these watches, cheers

[@J_s_Sidhu]

Same to u 👍

[@EnriqueOchoaMaldonado-uc8kl]

Excelente trabajo de restauración de ese reloj Omega Pre WWll..!! Llego muy maltratado y salio como nuevo..!! Watcheyes eres un maestro relojero..!! Excelente video..!!

[@jimakin3541]

The touch of the master's hand. Great job!

[@cecilgore495]

That was great i really appreciate your ability to transform this old watch into a thing of beauty. I have an old Illinois pocket watch it probably needs cleaned it was my fathers i am now 76 years old. I works i wind it once a week i am afraid to let it out of my sight.

[@AR-jq1hs]

What a beautiful video. Simply amazing. The watch is also so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@user-xe6iu5oo2r]

Beautiful watch. Good job...❤

[@stargateatlantis]

Nice to see a watch be restored, that I actually have in my possession. Thank you!

[@leaomartinofaria1667]

Que lindo demais essa máquina!

[@robalexander7348]

A Beautiful Omega restoration Thank You 👍 Au

[@azucarinho1]

Interesting to watch this multiple times! Masterful!

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks for your kind words, have a good day!

[@jonsvenavena2901]

Just like new !!! Fantastic job !!!

[@JogieGlenMait16]

I daresay, this is a time travelling watch gracing us with its beauty today from a time long gone. what a beauty.

[@rhysmaybrey7739]

Beautiful job. Looks amazing

[@AntPDC]

"A last goodbye" to the beautiful movement you very skilfully restored. Poetic.

[@Mike-pg6gs]

Wow. A bang up job. You really did that old watch justice young man. Great video

[@michaelmiller641]

Soothing video! Wonderful!

[@davisciannidovale2990]

Belíssimo trabalho parabens adorei quem sabe um dia chego a este nível.

[@rooseveltbowers3117]

I've never seen anybody work with the stuff you use it and get the results you get, you are good thank you for entertaining

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you for your time :)

[@patriciasteen9280]

That was amazing. It's so good to watch skilled people at work.

[@Watcheyes]

Appreciate it a lot 🙏

[@John330vids]

Absolutely stunning! Great work!

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks John!

[@girishkurlekar-yd6cv]

Really nice efforts & work of watch servicing. Ur. Knowledge is worth

[@VagoniusThicket]

For a guy with 3 years experience, you have some serious equipment. 👍🏻

[@lindawallace6750]

FANTASTIC !

[@dougthatcher3521]

You blend artistry with science and training, mixed with patience and a bit of humor! Thanks!

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you Doug :)

[@tanaychakraborty1354]

Very valuable talented &labourious job.I am very happy to watching this.I have also have a similar pocket watch.

[@boydsargeant7496]

Lovely job! Well done, keep em coming!

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks Boyd, great that you liked this also 👍😀

[@JohnDought]

Old turned into brand new, amazing job, I always says mechanical things can always be fixed, modern tech no update not working.

[@climbingsnufkin]

Both best work and best video so far. This is crazy good :) and what patience you have too!

[@_Sincericidio]

Amazing!!! I have the same watch, it originally belonged to my great grandfather and now it's mine I need to seek a watchmaker to restore it, I think that it is with the same mainspring problem

[@hansstolk6998]

Your quality in details is top notch. Amazing. 10/10.

[@Watcheyes]

Hallå Hasse, tack återigen för de fina orden :) Toppen att du gillade den!

[@alanpreston3111]

You tell a story which is pure beauty.. thanks 🙏🏻

[@Watcheyes]

Hello Alan, many thanks for your kind words :)

[@netrhyda8761]

Mesmerizing! Thoroughly enjoyable to see, thank you!!

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks, wish you the best! 😀

[@rafettelci3300]

You are good master. Omega is wonderful.

[@Daniel-rh2lo]

watching the end of this video, I noticed that the pulsar of the spring, with each expansion and retraction, is similar to our hearts beating for the time that goes by. Your work is an art, magnificent. Congratulations my friend. A big hug from Daniel, São Paulo-Brazil

[@julianasanchezrodriguez6293]

incredible work. congratulations

[@l.n.b4003]

Very good job you are amazing good luck man

[@jacquespedersen3011]

Superbe et passionnant ! Et l’occasion de découvrir tout ces outils spécifiques. Même avec une montre Oméga, on ne voit pas le temps passer 😊👍

[@mick3para]

Facinating to watch.

[@gilbertojosedasilva534]

Maravilha. O relógio de bolso é algo de fenomenal. É uma joia preciosa da engenharia.

[@home-dp6oh]

Beautiful work sir!

[@omega_saxonia]

Great Job!

[@user-gu6rg8eo5f]

Mine gussl The new watch is great! I've praised its realism many times. I really recommend checking out their selection.

[@robertbrandywine]

You got amazing results on the dial face.

[@KLAUSKARES]

😮Wow ..speachless ...apart from the masterfull work you did .your editing skills are amazing..sorry i can only give 1like ..this incredible video deserves way more.Proud to subscribe ❤

[@boyw5774]

Awesome video !

[@MASI_forging]

Your work always impress. Outstanding work. 👍👍

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you :D

[@MegaMesozoic]

Wonderful craftmanship!

[@wrathofbod]

A fantastic transformation, well done

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you :)

[@jamesazahn6842]

"Nicely done", and a beautiful pocket watch as well !!!

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks James!

[@Ranger4banger]

Beautiful work

[@AntunesCarlosMorais]

Parabéns pelo belíssimo trabalho. O resultado final é gratificante. Fantástico.

[@Urgol39]

The revival of a legend is a miracle.❤

[@jaroslavklos6189]

Beautiful work.

[@georgeproject7504]

You are a magician!!!

[@josepcb2882]

Impresionante, muy buena restauración.FELICIDADES. Saludos desde Barcelona España

[@DKrankiKapitan]

Magnifique restauration, à la hauteur de la qualité du mécanisme. La fin m'a ému.

[@woifmachatch2101]

You have excelled in your endeavor

[@marciadiasteixeira9221]

Trabalho espetacular, parabéns. BRASIL.

[@xhonivlore7653]

Excellent work❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@user-oe4mz8gr3o]

Beautiful sounds, especialy the first one of opening cover with knife.

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you :) Have a great day!

[@ronl7131]

Great timepiece & fantastic restoration

[@Watcheyes]

Hi there Ron, many thanks!

[@chuckbowie5833]

Beautiful work!

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks!

[@angelowalling8158]

muito bom parabéns

[@curtiscarpenter1069]

Incredible

[@francois237]

Beautiful job.

[@buzzufy]

Nice job, like every time 👌

[@trickyd499]

and another superb restoration video, thank you

[@Watcheyes]

I'm very glad you liked it 😀 Have a great day!

[@andreygousak940]

Perfect job! 1s/d!! Respect!

[@user-gz9dr4ub3o]

Oh... the repair is great!👍

[@Henni_more]

Wow! You have upped your game, this is so well filmed and edited, and nice sound as well! Very nice work on the watch!

[@Watcheyes]

Hi There Yeti, I remember you clearly! Many thanks for your kind words, I'm glad that you like my work even today! Have a great day!

[@Cathy.gatti41]

Magnifique travail, je dois absolument réparer la montre à gousset de mon grand-père. Merci pour cette belle vidéo

[@RalonsoF1]

Just beautiful! VERY beautiful work❤❤❤

[@Watcheyes]

Glad you liked it Ralonso :)

[@joaomarcos7394]

nice worked very nice

[@gil5629]

Trabalho de um verdadeiro artesão, o verdadeiro mestre ensina como se faz !!!