Delhi's Belly | Javed Khan’s Old Swiss Watches

There is a discreetly situated corner in an almost unknown basement bazaar where you get wonderful old Swiss watches for a bargain. Plus, the watch man is a gem of a person.

[@piyushdc9385]

Hey greetings from Indore, just saw this video. I'm glad to know about Mr. Javed Khan as his story resembles with my dad. He too is a horologist and is in this profession since last 50 years. Just like Mr. Khan he too is an expert in antique watches and has credit of repairing clocks as old as 200 years. I showed him this video. He's happy to know that there is someone like him, someone who shares the same story. Hope these two mechanical genius meet some day :)

[@musabthegreat]

Does your dad have a shop in indore? I'd love to visit

[@AmitYadav-qf2uh]

i'd love to visit too

[@piyushdc9385]

@@musabthegreat yes, shop is in Indore, near Rambag, close to the Rajwada palace.

[@AmitYadav-qf2uh]

@@piyushdc9385 see you real soon in few days then

[@naitikpatel]

@@piyushdc9385 i am interested to Buy swiss made watches if Uncle have it for sell.

[@arnabopithecus]

If I could afford, I would have helped him visit Switzerland. His kind of talent deserves to experience his inspiration first hand. Brilliant article, Mayank! Kudos to your research!

[@ashokmansingh5498]

Dude he can go all my himself, plz just don't berate the person. I went there and some watches are as high as 50k. So you know

[@mukundasharma1869]

@@ashokmansingh5498 lol, people with their mindset , he thought he is a watchmaker so he mst be poor

[@jeetenderjoshi8990]

@Ashok mansingh can I get this person address or number if you have please??

[@yahiya2764]

Yeah man he would have been a millionaire now but its matter of luck and destiny of god

[@yournetworkslow4609]

I think we guys should definitely do a fundraiser for him and tell his story their people would get inspired

[@countryroads5925]

In 2017 i went to him with a dead westend watch co made pocket watch which was used by my great great grandfather. I requested him to bring it to life and the humble man delivered. Still working pretty fine in 2023 keeping me attached to my lineage. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

[@newsjunkieish]

Where is he located?

[@countryroads5925]

​@@newsjunkieishin the basement of new markazi market, near Nizamuddin dargah, Delhi

[@TheReaper5125]

People might think that his shop is cheap and messy as well as complain about his lack of high tech equipment. Yet many legendary Swiss independent watchmakers create their masterpieces in such dusty and messy shops with old fashioned equipment.

[@mulani2002]

Where is his shop in Delhi? How do I connect to him?

[@anishsharma2606]

Phone number in the video

[@adfasfuiuiui1056]

nobody's is complaining. stop projecting your own thoughts.

[@NoName-bb2pu]

You're insane, some handmade Swiss watch studios do use old fashioned equipments but they always use gloves/latex sheaths and the studios are free of dirt / dust and contaminants. You're comparing Swiss artisans to this atankwadi?

[@fahadmohammad6968]

Marvellous !!! In a world of Quartz generation, Its a tiny piece of art/talent what he has got in his hands ... Delhi people should admire !!!

[@whitecolour99999]

mint you have recognised right person , took him on youtube that's great thing , keep the good work up , i admired your work

[@ajoychatterjee7224]

His hidden love for these old watches is clearly visible...how sweetly he laughes ... HOW PASSIONATE HE IS !!! I BOW DOWN MY HEAD

[@SaikatBasak]

People like him are the real jewels that run these marvelous timepieces.

[@ElCajondePepillo]

All my respect to this man!

[@anhad7001]

Wow this chacha is still working without spectacles so accurately even the Swiss can't work in this way.... Salaam chacha

[@polycosaspodcast7055]

Where is his shop?

[@Schrottkralle]

What a diamond of human being! I wish him all the best and a healthy long life!

[@iamparitosh]

We should start a fundraiser for him to switzerland

[@hardyboyzodiac]

Music is art, and making watches is art, too. J Balvin

[@shantaramjadhav4065]

TITONI. I want to buy a watch tell me what is it's price.

[@sspramita]

thank you mint for finding this person. have been meaning to revive my dad's Favre-Leuba, Sea King for a while but couldn't find anyone who could do the job so far. more power to him.

[@ikram1081]

Pay him 100k .

[@nishantprakash5928]

@@ikram1081 why?

[@anujshah3897]

Hey hi! Have you been able to repair your dad's watch? My grandfather passed away back in 1990, and while going through some of his stuff recently i found his Favre Leuba Sea King. It's in working condition but has yellowed over the time. Could you maybe let me know where you got yours fixed from?

[@No-ec4wv]

@@anujshah3897 you cant fix dial yellow issue

[@akshaychopra3209]

I visited this shop on 20th march 2022 and meet this person he is very polite and nice but his charges for servicing the mechanical watch is very high he won't even service the watch he just change the entire machine of same make and model and keep original machine with himself. He asked me Rs9000 for my Roamer Popular, Seiko Automatic and WestEnd prima. So I decided to to get Roamer repaired after negotiation in rs.2500 from him.. Interesting part is that after coming back to my hometown in Khanna punjab I checked with local watch shops and got my west end and Seiko repaired in just Rs500. So don't go with the popularity person can be nice but not customer friendly...

[@amoltripathi8502]

So he steals the original mechanism?

[@ziyaullasherif2704]

Respect to the skill, respect to the passion...

[@shaikmahammedbasha1728]

Bhai saab, mere pas Seiko women's watch hai. Repair karege kya?

[@mattbod]

Brilliant stuff these craftsmen should be cherished in today's throwaway society.

[@rafiqueshaikh938]

Sir kiya aap ka pass old Rado vintage Watch hai.

[@zamansmail]

Address?

[@jeevit5069]

Where is this shop situated?

[@muinuddinkazi6054]

Rarely we get to see such humble souls with such great talent in this "digital era."

[@ambarishdebgupta7762]

Is there a reason the address wasn’t shown properly?? What’s the point of making a video if the information is not to be shared?

[@nurudin4474]

Assalamoalykum bhai mere pas tresa lux ghadi hai magr balance kharab hi kyse milega aur kitne ka aaega batana please

[@mohans6215]

Lots love from Tamilnadu! Mr.Javeed sir, great effort. My dad also like you. He have 45 years experience in watch repair. We had shop in Tamilnadu. Now he is no more. Please take care of your health. I feel my dad when see your video.

[@rocco6996]

May your dad's soul rest in peace 🙏

[@TamimIqbal-cc5rf]

RIP UNCLE

[@gbvignesh497]

Im also tamil. Can you share your store's address? So that if I'm having any repairs, I can contact you.

[@Dr.Bedradi]

Hi mohan can i get your contact details?

[@oxytocin.8847]

I have old omega geneve watch i want to know about its price....plsss if any one know pls reply...

[@artofwatches5303]

show me pics

[@shubham6688]

How to contact him... Where can I find his shop?

[@shauryachauhan1034]

Please anyone tell me where he lives or his shop's address taki mai apni purani s-watch bnva sku🙂🙏

[@nicholasdavies8795]

Bloody Nora , he's got some gems there - incredible guy !

[@pranjalsensua]

Long live Javed khan sir. God bless you!!

[@shaikhfarazulhaqulhaq4055]

whenever i see this watch i remember when 1st time i opened this watch to repair in guidence of my late uncle.... bcos he was a good watch repairer of mechanical watches.....& he insist me to open this watch movement by standing infront of me.... he's not only my uncle he's also my teacher who encouraged me & who make me to learn & do this work.... he always b remember from the bottom of my heart 💖💖💖💖.. RIP... 😔😔😔

[@sivabalan1174]

How to contact his shop ??

[@rahulsoni258]

बहुत ही शानदार लगा ये वीडियो मुझे मुझे भी बहुत अच्छा लगता है पुरानी घड़ियां। ऐसे कीमती और बेस्ट घड़ी साज को मेरा सलाम है दिल से।

[@pervezahmed3848]

What is the price and how to contact you

[@Richie8619]

Watching now. Great video made Javed bhai 🥰

[@suhailwajid5040]

Javed khan is giving great services to antique watch lovers.

[@NIKHILOFFICIAL]

delhi main best place to buy old hmt watches can anybody tell me

[@lavanyajain2722]

Where is his shop?

[@sarfarazahmad5353]

Sir purani watch mil sakti h

[@VintageDigitalWatches]

Looking at the comments I don't think people realize that most Frankenwatches (watches put together from parts of other watches) come from India. It is the exact opposite of what watchmaking is about, all originality is lost in that watch, parts that might be mended are discarded an replaced quickly with others. If you are a watch aficionado you know what I am talking about.

[@theancientslayer2]

Ohh I exactly know what you are talking about. Some years ago I bought a Titoni and one Hilton from him. The tinoni had a broken rotor axle(thus making the auto winding useless), a crown which wasn't original and a repaint dial which wasn't mentioned. About the Hilton, only the dial was Hilton, the case and the caseback was HMT and the movement is a cheap Chinese one. I wish I was wiser then. I could be wrong but I feel most of his Enicar / Henry Sandoz / Fevre Leuba watches are exactly like that, franken.

[@ghgo9795]

It is true, most of the vintages in India are franken-watches and a majority come with repainted dials. Case, crown, caseback and dial swaps are so common, not to mention the movement parts. However, if you are a beginner in vintage watch collection, these cheap watches can be a perfect gateway and a learning experience. Moreover, I got a few watches from him which I absolutely love despite knowing they are not 100% original in parts assembly. But whatever the case many be, still better than the idiotic fashion watches so popular in the market.

[@VintageDigitalWatches]

@@ghgo9795 Yes, better than fashion watches.

[@manishkumar-nx9ne]

Address Kya hai aapka mujhe ghadi leni hai

[@marysheenegalambao707]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ If you really love your job, time does not feel like working! #salute! #respect!

[@jcoimbatore8045]

He followed His Passion (what his heart says) ❤️ Real Hero ✨👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@azlanameer4912]

The passionate watch mechanic. A treasure for local watch lovers.

[@mrdeepak4284]

Can someone guide me to this shop location so I can visit a s buy some timepiece

[@mehrokbulliesroyalbullyz8114]

Mechinal and automatic movements has their own advantage i love these movements

[@samreenzahid5419]

Where is tour shop

[@Intotherealworld_99.]

Bro I need my Fastrack watch to repair is dada ji alive ?

[@truefashion298Electronics]

I can repair brother 😊 where are you from

[@kingofking426]

Nice Yaar Respected this person I like these watches

[@lm3wx]

Address please

[@stanb.5261]

Wow! I wanted a much longer video on the man, and his work! And that Omega is a beauty- unlike the giant, mutant monstrosities of today...

[@ashwanigahlot380]

Sir seiko 6105/8110momant price

[@ravjeetraina7756]

is he still working in this shop ?

[@yethuraj4873]

I am from Kerala state and I am here to share my experience which may help many people , I recently purchased an New HMT Kohinoor from Pathanamthitta district. I asked the owner several time its orginal or not he repeatedly told me that its orginal baughtfrom HMT company Bangalore ,I also asked him for box, guarantee card but he didn't had that. I baught it for 2000rs at that day I had issues with watch especially the dial was shaking I told him the complaints same day . I visited several watch stores to confirm whether its genuine or not and all of them including 30-40years experienced watch mechanics and owners told me that its fake and machine is put in fake watch case. So I told an shopkeeper to open the backcase and he did that and internals were franken even two screw's were missing and movement is chinese.I returned the product to the shop were I baught and told him to refund and he told me he will fix the issues and needs two days I told him to open backcase and he and I saw the internals everything had scratches even the gears were fake he still argued me that its new orginal and he wasn't ready to refund, I told him clearly that I will give receipt and needed money. He gaved me 1800rs and I lost 200 rupees still he argued that he had loss. This is how many unethical people do business so Always buy genuine products from official company website, for example: buy HMT watches from hmtofficial website,Titan watches from Titan official website, Samsung phones from online Samsung store, the benefit is that you will get orginal product directly from company along with orginal accessories,orginal box, orginal warranty card. If you buy HMT watches from hmtofficial website then will get orginal box, guarantee card , maybe manual and the orginal first hand watch. I hope my experience would help alot of people.Never buy second hand watches as antiques because 99.9percent are refurbished,franken watches . This is the era were we can get many products directly from the Company so always choose that method and you must read all rules and regulations mentioned in that website. I baught Samsung smartphone from the official Samsung online store and got cash on delivery fully satisfied never had a complaint.

[@architjain5441]

Really sad to hear

[@truefashion298Electronics]

Very sad to see this yes some unprofessional and money looting people's is doing this type and they theft original parts and put inside fake too, so many people arrived my shop I just opened wow today arrived big brand but inner side china movement insert so don't buy without knowing anything specifically unknown cities persons, I'm also mechanic seller to I don't do fraudulent so all people's not same brother please understand.

[@NiveerB]

How Can I contact him??

[@abhilashmm3664]

Great journalism 😍

[@mrigindersingh1841]

How to contact him or reach him?

[@aryankulshreshtha5236]

plz share location

[@salimraza9929]

Javed bhai aap ka adress Kiya hai

[@rohithchauhan618]

Is it still open and can I get perfect address plzz

[@jitukunalvarma6015]

Parcheg bhe kartay ho kya old swtis wats

[@VaradS]

Omega speedmaster , one beautiful watch the movement too.

[@joyjitsinha610]

Is he still there?

[@manisharora900]

Can you tell us some watches name for men , which are under budget of every one.

[@TheCham710]

start with Seiko my friend

[@rodorozco9453]

Just as TheCham710 mentioned, you can start with Seiko. I would say that if you want a mechanical watch, you should look for the Seiko 5 series. You can find great quality at a very affordable price (normally starting at USD60-70). And when I refer to great quality I am talking about a very robust watch that can easily last decades if taken care appropriately. But if I were you, I would not stop with Seiko, since the other 3 big Japanese brands can compete with Seiko in terms of quality, durability, design and price: Orient, Citizen and Casio. If you want to see mechanical Orient watches, you can explore the Orient Tristar series (not the "Orient Star" as this is the most expensive and best watch they have). They should also be around USD 70. If you want to spend a little more, take a look at the gorgeous Orient Bambino series. Absolutely fantastic watches!!! (you can find them from USD 125-130). On Citizen, the NH series is absolutely a must-see. And in Casio, take a look at their prestigious G-Shock (quartz, almost indestructible), the Edifice series or the legendary "Duro" (a VERY robust quartz watch for scuba divers that costs around USD 45-50). Other than that, you can also take a look at some Swatch watches (affordable Swiss watches, with very good quality in general terms), and of course, Timex (another legendary brand with very robust quartz watches, starting at around USD 40).

[@gokulnepali4362]

Yas ka Rs kitna hyy

[@pervaizyousaf2933]

Sir , kindly mentioned ur shop address , so we all omega lover wants to see u tpo

[@adityaunni420]

Does anyone know the address to this shop?

[@kravvi100]

Near barkat home guest house, Hazrat nizamuddin West 110013 and number is 9711052575

[@karthikipe]

Could you please provide the location for the shop.

[@rg1283]

You can call Javed Jee on 97110 52575. The address is New Markazi Market, Nizamuddin West, near Barkat Home Guest House. I would request you to not bargain with him as he is a humble man and runs his business on slim margins. In fact, I usually give him a little extra, so he can continue working his magic for many years.

[@vardhankamat4225]

@@rg1283 what is the basic price of his watches?

[@zafarhussain139]

Are you from bareily

[@sourabhjain7700]

The adress is not visible

[@adamkashif812]

lovely javed bhai

[@rahulsickbubblegum8655]

Thanking you for documenting this

[@AnalogBuddy]

Watchmakers are wonderful people - a humble profession we will see perishing in our lifetime.

[@aruns.b123]

Can I get his shop address

[@prakashgupta8342]

How to reach him ?? Can i parcel watch

[@markwoods1504]

What a lovely gentleman I do hope he has been ok throughout this pandemic and that he can travel to Basel in switzerland one day he's not too old.

[@aravindkumar587]

someone please make his desire possible please if am that much rich i will :) :)

[@litulitu4064]

Bangladesh se kaise milega?

[@gurmeharsingh8031]

What is the address of this man. I want to meet him personally and take motivation and his blessings. Salute to him.

[@nripendratamang9855]

I wish the video was longer

[@dnromeoalphayankee13]

Great story.

[@radiationconsumer2379]

i am collector plus also repairs.... but cant fix broken main balance wheel

[@actorwriterjunaidhussainkh8617]

Very nice n Perfect Watchmaker ...

[@bg147]

It is a shame he could not go to Switzerland.

[@pawanoawan2933]

Watch band krne se ky cell ki power save rahti h

[@truefashion298Electronics]

Haan ji aap quartz watch liya hai kya cell basic wali tho aap uska button bahar pull karnese stop hojati hai but long time stop nahi rakhneka uska MCB kharab ho sakta hai atleast 2 to 3 month ek baar use karna

[@wagyubeef925]

Make a longer video with him.

[@mirrazaali6298]

Sir koi omega vintage chahiye

[@froutray]

I really want to meet him someday and talk watches. I love people who have a deep knowlegde in horology.

[@muthuchharansundresh7908]

Guys where do i find this gentleman ?

[@kravvi100]

It's near barkat home guest house, Hazrat nizamuddin West 110013 and number is 9711052575

[@ontheway5510]

Sir aap address send karenge mujhe mere dada ki watch repair karke leni he

[@mihirdey5168]

Is he still there can i buy from him i also have a passion for swiss watches especially omega

[@artofwatches5303]

Omega and Roamer were just equal just 45 years back

[@mihirdey5168]

@@artofwatches5303 ikr

[@anishsharma2606]

@shumail rashid how ?

[@iamadrunkguy]

Does he have an ebay I'd buy stuff from him!!

[@anishsharma2606]

Call him on the number in the video

[@Primus_suspectus]

Frankenwatches galore!

[@tanishqnaik3574]

Can I get westend watch no w 33

[@shastapk5023]

Hello, Do you have spares or old condemned FHF 67-8 movement please?

[@Bedisafarm]

Which parts you needed sir

[@shastapk5023]

@@Bedisafarm Thank you for your response, madam. I wanted the centre second wheel and centre wheel+ hour wheel of fhf 67-8, but I've recently found one in eBay and bought a non working movement for spares. As you may know, for FHF 67-8, it's a day date winding movement that has lengthier centre second wheel pinine and long post centre wheel and hour wheel which was difficult to get :). Fortunately I got one after a lot of tries. :)

[@Bedisafarm]

@@shastapk5023 yes, my father and brother do mechanic fhf I also seen a small box that have hair spring and lot of p62 completely balance wheel set and HMT 10½ and r-31 etc

[@shastapk5023]

@@Bedisafarm Very nice 😀 Happy to note that you're also able to relate the spare part names and the calibre numbers correctly. Very good 👍. Best wishes 🎉🎉🎉 to all 3 of you - please stay connected 🙂

[@Bedisafarm]

@@shastapk5023 🙄 sorry don't laugh I don't know correctly so please sorry

[@SATISHKUMAREEE]

17 jewels model no 040106 hii mere pass iska price ap bata sakte hii kya sir

[@truefashion298Electronics]

Aap watch back case pe jo number hai usko bolker price puchreh hai,aap ko koi mechanic aisa bolnai sakta price aap watch ko back case open karke show karna hoga

[@gayasuddinsyed3087]

He should teach this skill to younger generation so that it should not be vanished along with him..

[@sayogchaware5996]

bhai kaha se le sakte hai gadhi bolna plz

[@rohtashjatav9974]

आपकी दुकान कहां पर है

[@siddharthkohli6079]

Pls suggest me where restore my old dad watch

[@kravvi100]

Near barkat home guest house, Hazrat nizamuddin West 110013 and number is 9711052575

[@piyushdc9385]

Hi @Siddharth Kohli, we'll be happy to help. :) My Dad has the credit of repairing antique clocks as old as 200 years. Let us know if you're interested. 9074959214

[@kravvi100]

@shumail rashid yes available, rate varies accordingly, alarm time piece winding is available from 6k to 14k

[@kravvi100]

@shumail rashid I would suggest you to call at 9711052575 for the more details.