On KZbin, I've only seen watches at a much higher price getting this sort of refurb. Nice to see the classic Seiko Quartz getting the love.
@jamesluciani32844 ай бұрын
You have convinced me to appreciate the high quality build Quartz of the 70’s Seiko watches.
@ILikeWatches24 ай бұрын
Great news!
@MichaelMitchell-vk9lk10 ай бұрын
That was so cool. I can’t believe how much work you do before selling a watch. Just wow
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@benjaminvis10 ай бұрын
Absolutely commendable effort. Should I find myself in need, in the market or for recommendation, I won't hesitate.
@RedWolfRedWolfRedWolf10 ай бұрын
A man with a passion.
@baloalpar414910 ай бұрын
The end result is stunning. Just thinking about it, you are bringing new life into a 50 year old time piece. Fantastic work!
@adk796210 ай бұрын
Watching you buff and polish that glass was one of the most satisfying things I’ve watched in a while. Yes pun intended.
@rhodes159110 ай бұрын
yea, I am just completing a collection series of 0923's ... my jewels, in quartz, are my 9923's ... they would all benefit from such a pampering.
@raymondrichardson606110 ай бұрын
Very therapeutic that.
@MyRetroWatches10 ай бұрын
Hi Gary, Only applies on flat glass! your diamond paste will have little to no effect using your finger as diamond needs significant pressure to cut glass as its so hard, unless these are acylic. I am crystals you are restoring. I am very interested in knowing how you are holding down your abrasive paper as it looks rock solid. Thanks Pal.
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
Hey bud, the diamond paste works well, I’ve used macro lenses and different lighting conditions to look at the difference it makes and it really makes a bid difference even when I use my finger. I have a granite block which is machined flat to an insane level and I just have black electrical tape that I use to tape down the sides of the a4 wet&dry….works amazingly well but you get through a lot of paper and at 50p a sheet on average it soon adds up.
@MyRetroWatches10 ай бұрын
@@ILikeWatches2 cheers. I had some 1 micron paste here for you and forgot to send it! Honestly though diamond needs pressure. We use it here on lapping plates so it’s between the workpiece and the plate to do the cutting . Nice one on the granite sound like a surface plate again our factory is full of them lol
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
I used to polish sapphire crystal with car polish which doesn’t have the cutting power that diamond paste has you just have to constantly apply new product as it degrades and looses its effectiveness quickly but it does work…just slow going…the diamond paste is a game changer, much harder than car polish and does it’s thing quicker but no doubt, using a machine would be much much quicker…I used the polishing heads at the start and it was too aggressive, I started to use my finger as it give a smoother finish, no risk of pig tails
@MyRetroWatches10 ай бұрын
@@ILikeWatches2 your doing well mate.
@mattys146710 ай бұрын
Deeply impressive 👏
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
Thank you
@tomergel10 ай бұрын
Very nice, now i'll have to try it myself Thanks for the links Gary
@douglaswilliams883810 ай бұрын
Amazing. Thank you for that.
@RobinhoodarrowsRHA10 ай бұрын
Seriously impressed Gary
@scottlewis237210 ай бұрын
That was fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
@JasonTheWatchGuy10 ай бұрын
This one is being saved for later
@martijndewet266110 ай бұрын
Awesome video and refurbishment! Would really be interesting to get a more in depth look on your approach, tools and consumables used, etc. :)
@Box_1310 ай бұрын
My friend, you have much more patience than me. Enjoyable, almost calming video.
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
Cool, glad you enjoyed it
@John-P10 ай бұрын
That was such an interesting video, often wondered how it was done, a little bit of time and effort and the finished looks fantastic, cheers Gary and keep up the good work.
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
I’ve improved over the last 4 months, gotten quicker and better but still improving and I find it so relaxing to do….it feels like another hobby
@paulelliott749310 ай бұрын
Wow, that is a lot of time and effort spent making them really attractive, my compliments!
@NICAsworld10 ай бұрын
Mesmerizing video, wow! Thank you for sharing it! More as such would be cool. Did not know how much you do before selling them. I thought you use some Polywatch and some cape cod polishing cloth. But the extent you are going is impressive. So skilled. Def a watch technician. Start to service the movement and you are a watchmaker.
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
Thank you, high praise indeed…
@nselleck030910 ай бұрын
Very Nice. And great skills you have. Love your vids. Keep rocking.... !
@popecosh30710 ай бұрын
Nice man I didn’t know you dabble in watchmaking. Great work. Just a helpful hint they make a paste specifically for crystal restoration called polywatch, you’re probably already aware but just in case. 😊
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
Yea thanks, I think it’s specifically for acrylic but I’ll have to check…👍
@MichaelG198610 ай бұрын
I find these videos very relaxing to watch. I also follow a couple of watchmakers on YT that do full services and restorations in longer videos that are fascinating.
@mattosborne65210 ай бұрын
You do fantastic work
@rhodes159110 ай бұрын
yeee, respect 🫡
@krzysztofhadala103910 ай бұрын
Fantastic job!
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
Thank you
@seederi9 ай бұрын
I have this same watch with green dial... i wanted to open it up and clean the case a bit as well, but only the battery hatch opens normally. I think the previous owners never opened it fully so the gaskets on the back have dried and sealed it shut so tight it won't budge, and now the back is scratched up and tool holes are in bad shape
@stuarthammonds614310 ай бұрын
loved that, thanks
@HAL-xy3om10 ай бұрын
Nice work!
@mferyfirdaus10 ай бұрын
Wow that crazy hard work
@dirkdutzmann92504 ай бұрын
I am deeply impressed, great job, great video.😳 --- But way too short!🤣
@brianmsahin10 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable video Gary, and what fantastic results!
@christopherhilton253910 ай бұрын
Loved the video Gary. I watch your store for that vintage February 1973 automatic I am looking for. Now I want to get it from you even more.
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
Awesome….I probably do too much on the watches but I’m still improving and I love doing it so it isn’t a chore…
@AlexanderB.10 ай бұрын
That was a joy to watch! How long does it take you per watch? In case the second hand doesn't hit the markers would you try to fix that? Some people prefer their vintage watch cases to remain unpolished though.
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
I work on a batch of watches at one time, usually around 6-8 watches and I spend roughly 3 days on them so it works out to be around 4-6 hours per watch….some do prefer unpolished and if they do, they shouldn’t buy from me but I go out of my way to try to not round off the corners, that’s why it takes me so long, I’m using very small polishing heads.
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
I don’t adjust the seconds hands, they are almost all perfect and if not they are fractionally off so not worth the risk in my opinion
@stevenkelby216910 ай бұрын
How about the movements? Do they get any love? Decades old lubricants etc?
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
I test them thoroughly and only sell watches that appear to be working perfectly although a couple have slipped through that developed issues after they were sold and the buyers were refunded fully. I’m. It servicing them as it’s just not worth it, they don’t command enough money. If they buyers want to get them serviced then that’s up to them.
@stevenkelby216910 ай бұрын
@@ILikeWatches2 Thanks Gary, can't argue with that! 👍 🍻
@MaroMarenio10 ай бұрын
Great job 👍
@stavros_katsopr10 ай бұрын
Please Gary, stop talking... 😋 Excellent job mate, well done. We need more of these (plus we need the machines!😂). Cheers.
@murph841110 ай бұрын
Might you not be better just replacing the crystal in many cases vs the time spent trying to polish it?
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
I think it’s best to try and keep vintage watches as original as possible
@popecosh30710 ай бұрын
Sometimes it’s better sometimes not depending on the type of crystal. Me personally, I won’t polish anything harder than acrylic, takes too long…. Unless of course I can’t find a replacement then well I’ve got no choice.
@michaelcoates747510 ай бұрын
Can you add a link to where you got the polishing bits that you used with the cutting liquid? They were cylindrical and you used the tip to remove the deep scratches.
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
It’s all on Amazon….search dremel polishing tips, koch chemie polish and I got the Menzerna polish and sand paper from eBay
@grahamliggat719310 ай бұрын
G very therapeutic - definitely worth the effort. They are cracking watches. Keep up the good work. G
@TheGamblersHand10 ай бұрын
Cool video Gary… do you also service mechanical watches?
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
Not yet but I plan to learn
@TheGamblersHand10 ай бұрын
@@ILikeWatches2 nice… all the best with the journey ☺️
@scowlistic10 ай бұрын
🤯
@WatchesOnWood10 ай бұрын
Hope you wear some respiratory protection - amazing how the fibers and polish can get in your lungs!
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
I have some hepa filters constantly filtering the air and I always use a hepa filtered vacuum close the the tool when I first start as that is when fibres come off the polishing bit.
@kenlipper87410 ай бұрын
You're very talented! I wish I possessed those skills.
@168lee10 ай бұрын
👍👍👍👏👏👏
@nedflanders376910 ай бұрын
Gary? Is that you?! Sorry, just had no idea you were into this type of restoration. 😊
@wastedaga1n10 ай бұрын
You know you are deep inside the game when you have a Creworks ultrasonic cleaner in your house.
@ILikeWatches210 ай бұрын
Lol…it was £60….I thought that was reasonable
@wastedaga1n10 ай бұрын
Keep up the great work, Gary. The watch community appreciates you. @@ILikeWatches2