Restoration of Breitling Chronomat

[@wescobts]

There are millions and millions of watch enthusiasts, but there are only a few watch makers/repair technicians. You sir are a credit to your community. Excellent work.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Wow 🤩 thank you so much for kind words. I appreciate it

[@ekimandersom4478]

A few ? Pretty sure there are thousands of watchmakers, if not millions worldwide. Most just don’t have a youtube channel

[@nitrokyosho]

You sir have incredible skills

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️

[@ricardosmith6261]

Hello, I'm so glad to have another video from you. Blessings to you.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@jatco84]

A great restoration of an icon piece of watch engineering. Great job on cleaning up the case and bracelet... Well done sir! Looks fabulous.!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for kind words and watching ☺️

[@dgasmd1]

This was fantastic and mesmerising at the same time. Fantastic work!!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️

[@remonmicheal8753]

God bless you sir for the fantastic job you are doing

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@LD-eu9gd]

Excellent restoration. Your attention to detail is next level. Great quality video as well. Just great. Well done.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for kind words ☺️ Have a wonderful day!

[@standingtall6958]

Coming from a watchmaker family of generations, from the area this watch was made, i would not call this a restauration Sir. There are potentials in your Work, but there is a lot to be learned.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tudo8412]

After watching the Video I see one thing that you have invested a lot in the Tools for your industry, replacing the temporary “outdated “ tools to make your product modified effectively. Fruitful and beautiful as possible. Congratulations to you. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I tool junkie and love to use this tools is a joy. Thank you so much for watching ☺️ Have a great day

[@accountaccount887]

专业制表师非常棒❤

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️

[@mltrymn1213]

Fantastic video! This piece is absolutely beautiful. One of the watches I hope to own someday.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you very much ☺️ the restoration needed more time than I expected… but the result is truly fantastic. Have a nice day

[@NetdiegoN]

Truly, unbelievable work! Amazing! Your set of tools are very advanced and sophisticated. If you can show more of your Elma cleaning machine it would be great😊. Enjoyed a lot!! Thanks! Keep doing it.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for kind words☺️ I'm a tool junkie 🫣 and all this tool are amazing to work with. What do you want to see especially from the cleaning machine. Let me know and I can show in one of the upcoming videos.

[@mareechiduvvuridc4284]

Good God man! i was having heurgasms watching you work! Bravo!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@alisha75020]

Lol😅

[@dh4521]

Outstanding!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you 🙏

[@hamoudi_d]

professional finger oils on the case and movement. Great Job!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️

[@mikebruegger8654]

Simply excellent. Both watch work and video capture!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much 😀 Cheers

[@master7883]

Sorry, this is INCREDIBLE...!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️

[@RedWolfRedWolfRedWolf]

Beautiful watch beautifully restored.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much ☺️ I had hard time restoring all this tiny parts one by one... but the result is in person amazing 🤩

[@lizid5]

Thank you, that was a nice project to watch

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you very much for watching ☺️ I appreciate it Have a nice day

[@dhaneshpurohit9756]

You are great man, that was very much though job , you are so humble and talented

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@johnpinner1]

Great work the watch looks so much nicer with a leather strap

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I agree... more nicer with leather strap. Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@neilgillespie3223]

Looks beautiful - makes me think I should get mine restored

[@MagicWatchmaking]

It’s very nice watch. Thank you for watching ☺️ cheers

[@neilgillespie3223]

I have a Chrono Cockpit that needs restoring - generally and the bottom button specifically. How do I contact you? Located in UK@@MagicWatchmaking

[@MagicWatchmaking]

@neilgillespie3223 I‘m very sorry. I don’t offer any customer related services.

[@alaindrolet_atlt_2019]

Absolutely an amazing restoration, working on a lot of detail parts and of course the final result is stunning ! Congratulations for this great work ! ✨👌 Thanks for sharing !

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for kind words Alain. The time needed to deal with all this tiny parts was huge. The good news the result is great 😊 Thank so much for watching. All the best to you ☺️

[@alaindrolet_atlt_2019]

@@MagicWatchmaking Absolutely ! ✨

[@laga1234]

Incredible performance

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️ cheers

[@jeroennishikigoi1164]

Amazing you are a master of restauration.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Wow 🤩 Thank you so much 😊

[@derkrebskandidat8911]

O nicht doch...wie kann man so eine wunderschöne- und sicher auch sauteure Uhr, nur so misshandeln?!🙈 Toll, wie du die wieder hingekriegt hast. Echt ne beeindruckende Arbeit!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Da gibt es verschiedene Meinungen dazu ☺️ Der Besitzer der Uhr hat es so gewünscht und war begeistert vom Ergebnis. Danke die Blumen… freue mich sehr 😊

[@ekimandersom4478]

@@MagicWatchmakingEr meinte vorher war die Uhr misshandelt

[@ИльяСураев-ф9г]

!! Que Belleza!!. Usted es un Artista.!! Felicidades!!!✋✋ desde Cuba.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much ☺️ Best regards to all viewers in Cuba

[@light1531]

Breitling Chronomats are looking cheap of this vintage. Bomb proof chrono movement, plenty of flash, five link pilot’s bracelet and built to last! Great work 😊

[@MagicWatchmaking]

At this time Breitling try to survive the so called quartz crisis and they develop a cheap watch which try to look more expansive. With this model they succeeded…. Now a days the design looks cheap but I meanwhile iconic. Thank you so much for watching

[@EnriqueOchoaMaldonado-uc8kl]

Quedo precioso el reloj, de como llego, lo dejaste como salido de la fábrica Breitling, me gusta mas con el extensible de metal, que el de cuero, aunque se ve bien, eres un maestro relojero Magic Wristwatch..!! Fue mucho trabajo y tiempo invertido, tienes muchisima herramienta, a mi me gusta mucho la herramienta, de relojero, joyero, armero y de mecánica..!! Me entretuve y me gustó mucho viendo tu trabajo.!! Excelente vídeo..!! Saludos brother

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for kind words. I appreciate that ☺️ Have a great day

[@fahd6008]

Très bonne vidéo, travail bien soigné, intelligent et éducatif pour les passionnés des montres, bravo et bonne continuation

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you very much for kind words. I appreciate it ☺️

[@m.h.8150]

super filmed, I can benefit a lot from that. (hobby watchmaker for 2 years - I am also currently working on this movement (ETA 7750)

[@MagicWatchmaking]

After 2 years hobby watchmaking you work on Valjoux 7750... wow 🤩 Thank you for watching and good luck for your service ☺️

[@m.h.8150]

@@MagicWatchmaking BUT to be honest, if I have any questions, I have a professional watchmaker who helps me with my questions :-) (I would not be in this hobby without him!)

[@one2black519]

@@m.h.8150 That make sense. Enjoy time diving in microscopic cosmos 😅

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I remember my first chronograph service decades ago 🫣 it was a disaster ... just keep going and with practice you can do more and more

[@athaxan2110]

So good work! Thank you for this video.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words ☺️

[@MASI_forging]

Great restoration as always 👏👏

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you 🙏

[@darcybrawataakaontariostac6835]

Breitling is my favorite watch, i would love to own one

[@MagicWatchmaking]

One day you will ☺️ thank you for watching

[@chuckfinley3542]

Amazing work. And awesome well-edited video. I need to start recording all my own watch restorations, for my own use. In that way, every screw falls perfectly into place, parts never ping away from the tweezers, and the watch runs perfectly the first time. 😁 Keep up the good work.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much ☺️ Recoding or made pictures helps a lot 😀

[@blethook]

Another amazing watch restoration video! I enjoy watching you work on these watches. I noticed some of the movement components are made of plastic. I have also seen some plastic components being used on Lemania chronograph movement. What's the advantage of using plastic parts? Was this cost saving, or weight reduction?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Old Valjoux 7750 (from 1970) has some plastic parts inside. Modern Valjoux don't have these plastic parts anymore. Why? is a good question. As you mentioned maybe about cost/wight reduction or kind of innovation. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@sameeralazawee7524]

I wish you all the best .

[@vintagemotorgarage5120]

great work! nice content

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️ cheers

[@VicariousReality7]

Very pretty, good job i just bought a similar watch

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Good choice 👍🏼

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Your attention to detail and carefulness is amazing ! You are on another level .., I have an old Rolex My grandfather left me and for some reason it was missing the rear cover, so I purchased a used one off someone . The rear cover is pretty scratched up , appears to have been badly scratched..Would I be able to send the watch out to you and have it serviced as well ? Thanks you are amazing.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for kind words ☺️ I’m very sorry I don’t offer any customer related services

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Okay thank you.

[@rogerwilkoson]

You make great videos!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️

[@sameeralazawee7524]

WOW , very good >>>>> Thanks

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you 😊

[@ammargolea969]

Bravo! Maestro

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you 😊 cheers

[@moedas78]

Perfeição e precisão de execução parabéns!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@luisdias5355]

Good job

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️

[@celinoongaro3520]

Grande lavoro super

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️

[@fulvioplatania3091]

great job indeed: I suggest you to use the brass tweezers instead the steel ones so you could be safest about the assembling…

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I have some brass tweezers but I don't like them at all. I'm using mostly titanium tweezers and for delicate parts carbon fiber. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@Michel-ci8ur]

Très belle restauration, j'ai la même...

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you very much. I appreciate it Have a nice day ☺️

[@jwrappuhn71]

Excellent.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️ Have a great day

[@brand-x7049]

LOL @ putting the date jumper wheel on the day jumper post (don'tcha hate that?) 🤣

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Haha 😂🤣😂 I slept deeply while putting date jumper wheel back 😉 Thank you for watching. Have a great day

[@dankinsler1930]

With those steady hands you should've been a surgeon!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for watching. Surgeon is not for me ;)

[@CA91745]

​@@MagicWatchmaking6😢😅

[@certainly2509]

Your work is so detailed and thorough. Amazing! How many hours did this fine restoration take?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for kind words. Such a restoration can take at least one day of work. Making a video additional of the restoration is a different story...it takes much much longer. Cheers ☺️

[@sandrawest2105]

Wow! ❤

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️ Cheers

[@gibmelson7628]

perfect work , top !!! respect !!! 😊😊

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@BokiPetrovic88]

Beautiful restoration. How do you dress your screwdrivers and tweezers? Thanks

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Screwdrivers: if they have only optical issues I use sandpaper or Arkansas stone… whatever needed to make them good. If they are broken I change the blade. Tweezers: Sandpaper and for final finish the polishing machine with bufflex very fine wheel Thank you for watching ☺️

[@ГригорийКордзая]

Классная работа

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank very much ☺️

[@Delveinformation1]

Thanks!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Wow 🤩 Thank very much for support. I appreciate it. Have a great day

[@Delveinformation1]

I’m 61 years old and my hands shake and do you know of anything that you can take to stabilize your hands because there would be nothing more than I would like to just try to service a basic NH35 or even a pocket watch but the shaking with my hands has really become a problem for me when it comes to small tools.

[@Delveinformation1]

I felt like I needed to say something since I just watched the end of the video and it is truly amazing how beautiful this Breitling has become because of your work. I am “flabbergasted“. I sent you that little gift because I can imagine that the tools that you use are extraordinarily expensive. I would love to hear your commentary and that’s the only criticism I’ll ever make. A running commentary is always so much fun to the viewer.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Oh 😮 that's very sad, I'm very sorry for you. All the very best to you!

[@warlockmirandolla6722]

te felicito amigo

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much ☺️ Have a great day

[@KM-bj4ju]

أحسنت عملك ممتاز

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@nicolasschmit7237]

Hello, really nice work and care in your videos, thank's for sharing! I was wondering what tool is the one you use to hold the bezel while polishing (red tool with brass)?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for watching. The tool ist Horotec polishing vice (23.500). It’s available in 2 sizes.

[@nicolasschmit7237]

@@MagicWatchmaking Thank you for your answer, that's exactly what I was looking for!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

You need a very good/exact motor. Else the tool became useless…

[@nicolasschmit7237]

@@MagicWatchmaking I was intending to hold it by hand, what do you mean?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

@nicolasschmit7237: this vice has no tension itself! It needs a motor to develop the tension to hold the item. The tension is generated by the rotation of the motor.

[@mM30040]

bravooo👍👍👍

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you :)

[@AnimeVideoEditor]

Hello im a watchmaker aswell and was wondering what kind of pen you use. Would extremly appriciate a link to the pen aswell..! Thank you very much!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I used Staedler permanent marker. amzn.eu/d/5NkjkSo Thank you for watching

[@AnimeVideoEditor]

@@MagicWatchmaking Appreciate it A LOT!

[@danbrown4090]

Bravissimo! I cavalieri sono in oro 18k?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you 😊 No! They are brass and gold plated. That’s why I plate them again.

[@danbrown4090]

@@MagicWatchmaking Thank you very much!

[@ygrbooks]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful video with the watch-loving community. What a hideous watch, though: dial, case and extras are just beyond ugly. That's Breitling for you: a stylistic nightmare.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

The watch is in terrible condition. I underestimated how much work this tiny parts will be. It cost me a lot of nerves to finish it. The good news... the result is amazing 🤩 Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@garyboyle695]

Could be worse, could be a Rolex.

[@_Sincericidio]

Hello! Where did you find the bracelet? I'm looking for 2 bracelets for the ones I have... The measure is 20-18?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I can't remember the measurements anymore. The bracelet I bought used on ebay. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@_Sincericidio]

Thanks for the tip! I'll look for it! It was a wonderful job!! Congrats!

[@nzs316]

What would it cost to repair a Navitimer 2300 serial number 80970. In 1990 an over confident watchmaker attempted to free up a sticky menu select button and ended up breaking it. Its been collecting dust for over 30 years since now its impossible to set the time. It breaks my heart since it and i have had travelled many miles together. I'm ex Airforce and it had always given me a certain reassurance.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I’m so sorry to hear that. The best way will be to bring this beautiful watch to an authorized Breitling dealer. They are able to organize all needed Parts to bring the watch back to life. Such a beautiful watch don’t have to collect dust. Thank you so much for watching and all the best to you ☺️

[@nzs316]

@@MagicWatchmaking It was fascinating to watch you bring that old watch back to life. Absolute beauty!

[@nzs316]

@@MagicWatchmaking Now wouldn't that be something if you came across one and restored it. I would so enjoy watching that possible video. I have subscribed and have placed your site on the "Bell" alert. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Best regards from Canada.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for subscription and watching my channel. I appreciate that ☺️ Habe great day

[@VicariousReality7]

Somethin really weird about seein a guy fix up an automatic from the 70s with a smartwatch on his wrist

[@MagicWatchmaking]

It is weird 😐 I take the smartwatch while working because if damage occurs I don't care. Especially while polishing job or working with big machines. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@hectorcortez3888]

Wut kind of cleaner do you use just for those part's

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Which parts you mean? Movement?

[@DoK1972]

Очень бюджетно 😏

[@Chrischos]

The only thing about watch restoration videos that annoys me is that nobody does a loom shot on a loom watch xD am i the only loom geek here xD But nice Chronomat anyway, was the bracelet expensive to get ? because the bracelet for my Colt is a ted expensive at around 500+ eus

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Loom shot bevor and after or only after restoration? The bracelet I got was in very bad condition and it's on the short side. I payed 250 Euro for it.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

On my Citizen restoration I have a loom shot. Chapter: Hands restoration kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3XOopuFe7Wlrdk

[@mondeospancz111]

what oil did you use for the Rotor? best regards

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Moebius 9104, HP-1300

[@mondeospancz111]

Thank you very much for Information 😊

[@georgeelzie4397]

how much for something like this would actually cost

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Depends on the country. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@manuelserrano1428]

👍👍👍👍

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thanks a lot. Cheers ☺️

[@vitobirillo4511]

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[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thanks ☺️

[@TheTlangdon]

✨🏆✨

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️

[@davebluesgeek7927]

Hi! This watch can’t be from 1970, since Breitling started to produce the Chronomat in 1984 only. Furthermore, the caseback suggests this watch is from early 90s

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for clarifying. I will update the description!

[@duanehovenga2965]

I think they could have put more parts on that watch. Lol.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

This movement is very easy chronograph with minimum amount of part’s. There are more complicated ones outside 🫣 Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@joseluishidalgomartinez6015]

HI, WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED !?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Austria 🇦🇹

[@joseluishidalgomartinez6015]

@@MagicWatchmaking Hi, I have two watches that I want to restore, they are two citizen watches, they are not at all luxurious but they belonged to my father and I would like to restore them, how can I contact you and send you photos?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I’m sorry. I don’t offer any customer related services.

[@logotrikes]

Not a particularly attractive watch in my view, but once again a magnificent restoration....

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for kind words ☺️

[@franckaffolaby1429]

I wonder if the price of restoring this chronomat isn't worth the price of a Tissot 😳😯🤔 just taking it apart is so scary that putting it back together puts me in a coma 😱

[@MagicWatchmaking]

The price of this particular Breitling will be higher than a Tissot. The restoration was a funny project for free.

[@alexkastano96]

i had same one from 1998 to 2018, i lost riders 3 times mostly [30] and [45] and twice screws 😁😬, got tired and sold them for $800 + some Monnin case diver .

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for sharing ☺️ cheers

[@cgrant4520]

Time is a dead god Cronus 💐🌑👍 rest in the good news 🌷 okay bye

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@uks7463]

Sir Can you kindly restore my 55 year old Ricoh automatic watch Watch in not in running condition I m from India

[@MagicWatchmaking]

The cost for shipping and re-shipping the watch a cross the world will be very high. I'm sure you find a watchmaker near to you. Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@uks7463]

@@MagicWatchmaking Thank u sir for your valuable response and advice . A reliable and genuine restorer is very hard to find in India . It's just not a watch . It is memory of my deceased father . Kindly let me know if you think again . I am ready to bear shipping and re shipping expanses . Thank u

[@MrFelix002]

another hit, lots of bling, but why do they use plastics parts

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Valjoux 7750 movement was lunched in the early 1970s. Equipped with 17 jewels and some plastic parts inside. Mid of the 1990s the movement has got changes. E.g. 25 jewels and no plastic parts.

[@franckaffolaby1429]

dommage que le cadran ne soit pas beau, une si belle pièce😓 / Too bad the dial is not beautiful, such a beautiful piece😓

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@franckaffolaby1429]

je me demande bien si le prix de la restauration de cette chronomat ne vaut pas le prix d'une Tissot 😳😯🤔 rien que la démonter fait tellement peur que le remontage me met dans le coma 😱

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for watching

[@spidersinspace1099]

Why no sound?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

There is sound. There is no comment… that is correct.

[@сергейиванов-л4ф]

в какой стране вы живете ?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Austria 🇦🇹

[@II21___1.]

15:19, на кону 2 мин.. Время пошло.

[@aliwho]

Your not wearing any finger gloves

[@MagicWatchmaking]

While disassembling no need because all parts will be cleaned. While assembling I used a movement holder and hold it. I never touched the movement. Later on I wear some. Thank you for watching. Have great day ☺️

[@TheMrtijn]

Looks more like a early 90s watch Its not 70s

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Correct it’s - as mentioned in the description - from the 90s. I’m the video is a editing mistake. Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@motor8654]

Nice, until the stupid music started.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@herrrechtschreibpruefung]

Not from the 70s

[@MagicWatchmaking]

In the description it is correct from the 90s. Inside the video there is a editing mistake... sorry for that. Thank you for watching

[@herrrechtschreibpruefung]

@@MagicWatchmaking great resto-work btw!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much 😊 Have a great day

[@vitobirillo4511]

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[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️