Flea Market Jackpot: Restoring a $20 Grand Seiko to one worth $1,000

[@RedDeadRestoration]

As the year comes to a close, I want to thank each and every one of you for watching my videos and for being so supportive over the past few years. Whether on Patreon, as a KZbin-Member or as a subscriber; your encouragement keeps me motivated and makes every video worthwhile. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas filled with joy and a Happy New Year!

[@HoroHigh369]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@jgarby4171]

You're welcome. Such high quality of work is Always guaranteed with you. Always a pleasure. Faithful subscriber here!

[@tayfunyavuz4334]

Thank you so much

[@robertog64]

Your videos are amazing. I never get tired of watching them. I wish you a merry christmas and a happy new year too

[@Canadanorth963]

May I ask you, what is the average cost to restore a watch like the one you have it in that video? Thank you

[@fw1421]

This had to cost a lot more than $1000 to restore with all those new parts. Beautiful job.

[@davidbolduc828]

Yeah I was thinking a minimum of $500 at wholesale prices for the replacement parts and then lots of expertise and time to restore. Still it's a worthy challenge for a skilled watchmaker.

[@Scodiddly]

The goal is a video, of course. But I was certainly wondering!

[@bghoody5665]

The glass back is a nice alternative to the original. Great job.

[@MrMadvillan]

unfortunately the medallion add considerable to the value of the watch.

[@johngassmann9581]

I agree. It's unfortunate that RDR couldn't source an original caseback with the medallion.

[@DESCENDINGDR]

I appreciate that you do not add mindless music that many Tubers do... Love your channel!

[@gregf9160]

Another _absolutely impeccable_ restoration of a beautiful classic 🤗 thank you so much ❤

[@cliffwheeler7357]

Yet another stunning restoration by the master. I have to smile when the FLUX CAPACITOR is fired up.😂

[@timothywelch6450]

Truly majestic. I would rather have an old watch cared for by your wonderful hands than a factory issue patek.

[@familyengineering5591]

Bet youd like the old sausiche cares for by his wonderful hands yes?

[@jumperpence]

My favourite restoration to date. Love the strap! Have a great festive season.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks, you too 👍😊

[@leftpastsaturn67]

That's (now) a thing of beauty, and the clear caseback is perfect.

[@Indrakusuma_a]

I know we don't get to see the back of a watch much but I always love transparent back of a mechanical watch. Beautiful watch. Excellent work as always.

[@M1LAD81]

I've been a subscriber for a while now, your workmanship is truly exquisite. Can you restore a Seiko that belonged to my late father? It doesn't run anymore

[@davidnimmo5115]

This has been amazing restoration project.I remember when I was in my teens I worked at an auction house and next door was a watch repair shop.The name of the man was Ken Shapelle not sure if I spelled his surname right.The watch repair shop was in Otago lane Glasgow I used to pop in and was amazed at the tiny cogs and screws.He used to work on museum pieces.I loved looking at all the pocket watches and looking inside and see all the engravings and jewels.thanks again all the best and have a great Christmas and new year 🤩❤️👍

[@ronniewilson6597]

Fantastic. Love vintage Seiko. 👍🏻😀

[@Mark_S.8823]

As always a beautiful restoration. Some fortunate person will get a lifetime of use from this classic timepiece. Joyful holiday to you!

[@valentinerofeev709]

Excellent work, as always! RDR is simply a magician!

[@erikbarsingerhorn4485]

The sound off a watch and watchmaker at work, briljant👍👍

[@alexeykiselev5889]

Nice touch with see through caseback. Merry Christmas to all

[@Isteak80]

I love how most people don't quite realize the difference of a Grand Seiko and a regular Seiko. When I wear mine I often get "oh wow that's really pretty for a Seiko" and I am always like "Thanks! :)"

[@PSUK]

Nice one mate! I’ve got an NH35 movement in a dive watch. It’s seen 1500+ dives and has never let me down. Wear it as an every day watch too. Returns approx +10 seconds per day. I cannot fault it.

[@betulaobscura]

Those people who know (advanced watch enthusiasts) - they know. The rest don't care about your watch.

[@imperiallegion5573]

It is like saying nice Mercedes to the owner of Maybach.

[@PSUK]

@@betulaobscura your acerbic point being?

[@seezy1]

But Seiko is great. I do not get the 'for a Seiko' part… imo they make some of the best looking watches. My SRPH17K1 is beautiful.

[@borismedovar9968]

All time favourite. The channel and the watch.

[@TexXasBBQ]

Thumbs up for the 3d printed movement holder. One of us after all. 😅

[@bashmahs]

back to its former glory, wonderful work Sir!

[@samnova450]

Fantastic job done on the GS, Happy Holidays!

[@RahulSankrithya]

dayymmnnn yt just randomly recommended this video but whoever you are man , this is pure Magic !!! lovely!!!

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks, glad you liked it 😊

[@kriszfrank]

Fascinating how somebody can revive an old watch. By the way nice socks.

[@flyingcod14]

Fantastic work Mr RDR, as always. Fröhliche Weihnachten!

[@timdavies6174]

wow, just wow. what a fantastic job, that watch is stunning.

[@Jim_L]

The ominous music starts. The camera closes in: "Do Not Open." And then ... he simply pops the lid open, and it's onto the next task. HA! For whatever reason, I found that really funny. 😄

[@torstenhokamp3767]

Frohe Weihnachten und entspannte Feiertage!

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Danke, das wünsche ich ebenso 👍

[@filo2209]

Alta Maestria..ogni altro commento è superfluo.. Fa vo lo so... 👏👏👏 Buon Anno!!

[@Lyijykyyneleet]

Thank you from Japan! GS and your work are beautiful. Have a nice holiday.

[@jg2382]

Lovely! A great way to end the year!

[@AndreaDoesYoga]

Incredible transformation, you've got magic hands! 🕰️

[@ldproc0]

Amazing work

[@Scott-kh4pw]

Stunning work

[@73abu]

As always fantastic restoration ...

[@johnsrabe]

Nice job on a wrecked watch! The glass caseback is a good choice if there’s no medalion.

[@the5th2000]

Love this. Vintage and modern, GS is probably my favourite watch brand. Some day!

[@dasboototto]

I like the sound you have in the vids. It reminds me of old sci fi tv shows I watched as a kid.

[@diegoportentoso5507]

Ufffff... Que restauración!!!!!!!!😅 Impresionante ☝️

[@jozsefizsak]

It really is Christmas with the wonderful gift of this video! Thank you.😀

[@cieloperdomo3939]

I absolutely love how you turned the back into something fascinating! Can't wait to see all of your genius in the new year! (PS I love the time machine!)

[@rubenducheny2788]

Amazing! You are a precision artist! Thank you.

[@rrr2cats]

Fabulous restoration; thank you for the video and skill in restoring.

[@almirdoudement6514]

Seu trabalho é uma arte refinada. Parabéns e sucesso!! Abraços do Brasil. 🇧🇷

[@reddyfreddy]

Nicest video I have seen in awhile! Thank you!

[@AnamZumavoo]

Professional service 👍👍

[@SuperSeanlong]

Absolutely stunning, what a gift you have. I'm going to start looking for one immediately.

[@Vintwatches]

Well done my friend! Happy holidays to you and your family!

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks mate 😊👍

[@duythien5315]

The magic in your hands.

[@bandwagon240]

What a beauty.❤

[@George_Borman]

I am very glad to see Seiko! Great watch, excellent work!!! With a transparent lid, it's a good option, you can see a beautiful, solid mechanism, but I would leave the factory lid, it's also cute and informative, and instead of a medallion, you could eventually come up with something. Now I'm waiting for a video about the repair of vintage Orient! 👍👋

[@agentx5573]

This is more than talent, this is magic!

[@knoppenbrock7282]

Great job. The glass bottom is a very good idea.

[@glennrussell3252]

Unbelievable work!

[@bmw128racer]

Another fascinating restoration. And the clear case back is a very nice touch. Happy holidays to you and yours! 🎄

[@dnumaplagius]

Beautiful restoration and the gs looks stunning 🤗. Merry Christmas and very cool lion socks 🎄🎁

[@max.m.8873]

Great work 👍. Merry Christmas 🎄⛄🎁

[@darek85]

Super. Merry Christmass.

[@SSmith-fm9kg]

You opened it!!! God, it could have been Pandora's Box or something. At least it didn't asplode. I laughed out loud at the falling strips of sandpaper. Great video!

[@tompage6421]

Stunning work as always. Thank you for the top quality entertainment this year. Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🙏🇬🇧

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks, merry christmas to you too 😊

[@richardtreem864]

Love GS! Great job on that one!

[@duaneho555]

Great job. Super sharp looking watch.

[@holymoly6829]

Beautiful work and a terrific timepiece 👌👏👏👏

[@Trapper50cal]

Great choices. Love the glass back and the strap.

[@LuckyBuns]

Unbelievable… looks better than how it probably was brand new… especially with that open caseback!

[@jernejfunkl8300]

Your work is as interesting as your socks :) The glass back cover is much nicer than the original. I like!

[@stevenf7683]

Love the restoration! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. If you know anyone that might work on an Omega MegaQuartz, let me know. STS cannot get parts for it. It runs but just needs a really good cleaning, touch up on the crystal (2 big scratches), and the hands re-lumed.

[@jowardseph]

I love this, but honestly I think it works have been cool to keep the original dial.

[@1061shrink1061]

Agreed

[@sunwukong1368]

Man you are a genius.....i would have given no hope for that GS.....Well done...and happy Christmas to you.

[@oilguzzler]

I truly believe this watch was beyond repair even at 20€. KZbin’s viewership makes it economically sound and that’s great. By the way the old dial had a fantastic patina, that’s a keeper!

[@joeskeptical4762]

*LOL*

[@amme30]

Stunning!!

[@Donnybrook10]

Well done

[@horstb29]

Wunderbare Arbeit wie immer!

[@quarters-eye8922]

Merry Christmas !!!🎄🎁

[@mrpetit2]

16:41 I love the little soundclip of the 36000bph. I never heard that. Indeed twice as fast as 18000bph watches 😁

[@TreasureFiend]

From bit the dust to sweet daily driver! Bravo

[@soulcontractor1641]

Red Dead by far the most skillful entertaining Dude that Resurrects these old watches! Dean( Soul) Toronto P.S. Merry, Merry!

[@molina8016]

Parabéns, pensei que não seria possível restaurar esse relógio, que surpresa agradável, excelente trabalho, parabéns!

[@giovanniserra4818]

Buon Natale from italy

[@fergavilan132]

Fell in love with Elma.

[@genovevadamian5820]

Craciun fericit!

[@TPINSC]

wish it was mine! Great job

[@larrykelly2838]

Beautiful watch

[@coetroy]

Amazing job!

[@brettnicholas3190]

Best videos on KZbin !

[@Muscleupsanddangles]

Beautiful watch. Nice work!

[@cantosoares]

Mais um MAGNÍFICO trabalho. Parabéns e Feliz Natal.

[@Klappenkarl]

Mensch Marco, du hast ein so großes Herz, sei froh das des auch soviel Platz in dir hat!❤❤😉 Ich wünsche dir, deinen Lieben und deinen Jungs das Beste! Bitte mach weiter so, lass dich nicht an deiner Art zweifeln. LG

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Wer ist Marco? 😅

[@costantinoproietti7578]

your videos are always a real discover. And...if you start sanding from 1200 paper you have to spend a lot of elbow oil. Great restoration!

[@HAL-xy3om]

great work as always!

[@lulul]

what a great lucky find for $20!

[@Rasam3]

Asi nejoblíbenější videa ze světa obnovy hodinek, vždy osvěžující práce. S případě volby skleněná záda - versus - originál, dávám přednost originálu.

[@miroslavmarsal6842]

Very nice job!!!

[@DonAl9114]

Wundervolle Arbeit. 😊😊😊

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Herzlichen Dank 😊

[@this-is-not-a-channel-]

I think this is the Timepiece of Theseus

[@bat502]

Beautiful - love the Time Machine 😂

[@rjpmt9124]

I've been following you since the beginning, I never comment but your work is really great! on the other hand I am disappointed.... Your Santa socks are missing😂 Have a great Christmas with your Family😊👍🏻

[@curran429]

Such a classy watch.

[@markhearsey4294]

Stunning…👍🏻

[@therealknapster]

Father had a Gold version , the only watch he ever bought & never took off . I accidently came across the medalion off it yesterday when looking in the kitchen draw box of bits for something else & wondering the hell it was .

[@majadebij]

send it to RdR :)