Restoration of Slimey Omega - Abandoned vintage De Ville │ Nicholas Hacko Master Watchmaker

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

From a throw away watch to a thing of beauty. Of all the watch repair channels this one has the best soundtrack

[@DANYMITERESTORATION]

Man that music was the best - restoration poetry!

[@ousephpc]

Kenny G music?

[@papodusa2118]

Orologowasaronkostanten

[@da___man]

Sounded like a Charlie Brown episode aka Vince Guaraldi

[@davidoltmans2725]

How can anybody watch this repair and think of anything else? It is just amazing how my mind coasts watching this intricate, mechanical restoration. I have found myself holding my breath as the balance wheel is installed and “will it go?” Whew!

[@LaFallaci]

I'm amazed that spare parts were still available, especially the black plastic jacket for the movement. Amazing to watch a master watchmaker resuscitating a dead watch.

[@slick4401]

KZbin should have a button for Applause, because your craftsmanship deserves it.

[@nikolaslarson6891]

The steadiness of your hand is remarkable. Beautiful timepiece.

[@timothywelch6450]

The question of 'is it worth it' only arises when price gets confused with value. I never hesitate to keep my vintage omegas serviced, they will last indefinitely and accumulate immense value with each generation they pass through. Thank you Mr Hacko.

[@hanspetermeier9806]

, mikamu. Ä

[@hanspetermeier9806]

Möo

[@sharmatime3051]

Were are yu buy the spare parts for online

[@kanifuker721]

What a stunning timepiece.

[@RussellChapman99]

Beautiful job. Right to repair? Yes, yes and yes. The other reason I come to your channel, is for the jazz.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

👍

[@manoffunk]

Yes I'll second that!

[@andrewturnbull5897]

It is a genuine thrill to watch a true master performing their professional craft! Your obvious competence is an example for anyone wanting to be the best!

[@leereyno]

I restored an ETA 2550 based watch for my wife's mom last Christmas. The movement gave me horrible fits trying to get it back together again. I succeeded at long last through stubbornness. This movement is surely even smaller, and you make it look easy.

[@steveblackbird]

This one had me shivering.. Restored an old Slava 5602A movement about a year ago. Had that disgusting black goo all through it. Stuck to everything. Took quite a while of delicate cleaning but the end result was worth it. Friends watch that he bought in the old USSR back in the 80's. Hadn't run for at least 15 years and no watchmaker would touch it. Broken pivot on the 3rd wheel had me buying watches from Russia to pillage parts. I'm only a hobbyist but love working on watches. Again Nicholas wonderful work bringing that fine piece back to running condition and bravo for the choice of strap. perfection!

[@deekman78]

The color choice on that band is just perfect. Fantastic restoration.

[@patring620]

I know it takes quite a bit of time to make these videos, but I was a bit worried about you. So glad you are safe and still at it. Thanks for the fine video, Mr. Hacko. Well done.

[@jatco84]

WOW...what a transformation.. Unbelievable how bad the condition of that piece was.. but the work you put into it and the results are Outstanding.....What a fantastic job..and outcome. Love the strap too. Kudos to you sir....

[@kevinfisher1632]

Mr Hacko a Brilliant Restoration of a delicate piece of timework

[@Shiznitt_]

Fantastic work. The jazz fits so well with these types of demonstrations 👌

[@Charlie_Crown]

Beautiful, elegant, watch, restored by a craftsman and an artist 👌

[@reginaldbowls7180]

Thanks for crediting the music. Too many other channels do not do so. It's very important to respect one's craft at all times imo.

[@sandrawest2105]

I could have watched this for hours....the magic you did on restoring this gem, and the perfect music = wow! I have never been into wearing watches, but this gem I would proudly wear. Well done Sir.

[@6172crew1]

Enjoyed watching you work your magic on the Omega.

[@timrose6564]

The owner must be in love with that watch. What a fab job master watchmaker

[@jeffreystaley5266]

Nice job...handsome vintage watch. Also like your musical choices...adds to the relaxing nature of seeing watches rebuilt...one of my pandemic discoveries as a non-watchmaker.

[@alexandermikhailov2481]

Love the choice of music! 👍And big thanks for constantly reminding us of how insanely tiny the parts are by placing them on top of a one euro cent coin.

[@manojmadnani4827]

Wonderful piece of transformation Will last for a very long period Treat for the next generation from the elders 👍👍💐💐💐

[@billreyna1355]

Most jazz I've heard in a longtime. Results were brilliant. Do it again, please.

[@philw4053]

I love watching a craftsman do something that I wouldn't have the first idea how to approach. Such a beautiful result - thanks for sharing.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

I watch all your videos and you truly are a master of your craft . Fantastic work along with the awesome Jazz music it just works great. 👏👏👏👏👏 thank you for sharing your videos.

[@hectormonclova7563]

Beautiful. The rescue of Beauty is the plot on this video. Thanks... 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@justinchristoph3725]

I've always imagined that people who do restorations must get a strong sense of satisfaction when applying their craft to a damaged and/or neglected object and bringing it back to full-functionality and it's former glory. I've watched many restoration videos of those who restore tools and other things, but I've always been in awe of those who do mechanical watch repair at this level. I've had ADD most of my life and just trying to figure out where everything is supposed to go makes my head hurt.

[@MsMuppet1985]

Wow. I’m so impressed this was salvageable! With minimal new parts too!

[@markadriane6482]

I just purchased the same watch from Vintage watch store in Manila. I love it. Simple yet so elegant.

[@Fuzziefeelings]

I like it when they dont talk. It's meant to make me sleepy. Love ur work

[@watsondna]

Even dirty an gunked up this is a beautiful movement. Nice work.

[@bgdavenport]

Love the jazz soundtrack as well as the expert craftsmanship.

[@Wearefree83]

I like old watches because of their small size compared with today big watches. Good job !

[@thetwopointslow]

Bravo to you for resurrecting that thing!

[@Dsportster]

I just want to say that I really appreciate the detailed information, you make the other watch sites look amateur.

[@HAL_9k]

It was a pleasure to watch this transformation. Well-chosen music. At the end, a spectacular effect.

[@jimbojet8728]

You did well to revive that. It was a claggy mess? The end result, as always was tremendous. Great to watch. Thank you.

[@jim1407]

A little beauty! Satisfying service.

[@alanpreston3111]

Absolutely beautiful renovation, genius 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎

[@russellschultz7312]

Always a pleasure to witness your work Nicholas. I hope all is well with you and yours.

[@talkingtimehorology]

I am learning to become a watchmaker and your videos help me a lot.

[@MasterWatchmaker]

Thank you mate, this the ultimate reward. All the very best!

[@nicholasdavies6264]

Oh my word! That was so good to watch. What a beautiful recovery !

[@gromit1996]

Great restoration, sir. That plastic spacer piece is a horror to behold at the beginning. That, plus the fact that it is so tiny makes this quite the restoration piece. Thanks for sharing.

[@kindabluejazz]

Not being in the EU, I had to check to see that a Euro 1c piece is actually significantly smaller than a US 1c piece. That is one tiny movement! (16.25 mm vs 19.05 mm) Bravo on the restoration!

[@williambryce8527]

At first I thought someone had tried to seal it with Tar! Awesome job and great video. It is not lost on me that the OLD Vintage watch, is just slightly older than me and you Nicholas! Time is starting to move faster!

[@thetruth392]

I’m learning a lot from watching your great videos. I’m your big fan. Greetings from New York

[@brito4business448]

Ouch!!!! One of the best work I've ever seen!!!!!!!!! Congrats, mate!!! Regards from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

[@dietznutz1]

Here we can see the plastic has gotten impatient and had reverted back to its original state of crude oil if left long enough this plastic will migrate back to its home ground

[@michaelroche884]

Yet again,another absolute belter of a video.It seems no matter how bad a watch is Nick can breath new life back into it. Great work guys and can't wait for the next video 👍

[@art1muz13]

LOVED THE VIDEO AND THE MUSIC REMINDED ME OF A HEROIN TRIP I SAW IN A MOVIE. GOOD TIMES!

[@nicogonzalez3861]

Nicholas, sin duda usted es un maestro de la relojería, mis respetos a su trabajo y muchos saludos desde Santiago de Chile 🇨🇱

[@TailormanUK]

I find it remarkable how steady the master's hands are. Beautiful watch.

[@rachelm9990]

I clicked on this because I couldn't figure out how a watch could be "slimey" I stand corrected that is definitely "slimey" also "gooey" and "icky." Amazing work

[@joehead1294]

You forgot "sticky".

[@Kairosdex]

What an incredible video! And the movement... wow. 100/10 for everything.

[@ronburns6865]

after watching so many watches brought back then to see a tiny masterpiece such as that having to have a plastic piece was both shocking and completely appropriate.

[@drewsmith6066]

Amazing restor chap ..well dune now looks stunning

[@Mtthyman]

The goo “evaporating” in the solvent was sooooooo satisfying.

[@hectormonclova7563]

Though the same, and with the music the dissolved plastic in the solvent acquired a dance-like quality... ❤️

[@miketurner7305]

Well done Master Watchmaker! Well done. Music, size comparisons, the DRAMA of it all! 😎

[@stevewilliams1197]

Awesome workmanship... someone will definitely wear that with panache.

[@chazzcombs]

Wow, what an absolute mess you started with. The end result was nothing short of amazing. Great work and awesome vid!

[@willmorley5859]

You do make this look like poetry in a watch movement, great job MW...!

[@johnpinner1]

Superb restoration CONGRATS

[@markiangooley]

It hurt a little to see such a tiny movement, an automatic yet, in a relatively huge case. Amazing to watch the whole process of putting things right.

[@donhalley5622]

I have not been here before. That's too bad, because you have some of the best comments I've ever seen - totally clever! Michael is a very good video man, and his post taste is impeccable, down to the music. I enjoyed this very much. Thank you.

[@1959Berre]

Very impressive result. Also, the choice of music is perfect. The money is well spend. Less than € 1.000 is perfectly acceptable, considering the number of spare parts.

[@carolcelmic8514]

Fantastică muncă, superbă!!Salutări din România!!🌹

[@WrightsW5]

That gooey stuff, what a mess! Beautiful end result.

[@Munky83Nut]

Just pure master craftsmanship. Enough said.

[@michaelbrownlee9497]

It never gets old when the tweezers come in to pick up the tiny part. Like a game from hasbro, called operation.

[@susantaylor5584]

That was Magnificent!

[@pidigi]

Bravo! Standing ovation!

[@tonylozano6450]

I am truly amazed at your talent. Another job well done.

[@cliffmolz8719]

Just two words.......Wow! Brilliant!!

[@ant.9940]

Incredibly thorough and microscopic work. Not for everyone !! I loved every minute. I await more ...👁 😜

[@watchtool7085]

Beautifully edited and great work! When the incabloc setting went flying I felt that.

[@WatchmakerErik]

Simply disgusting to simply gorgeous. Beautiful work!

[@GregSherlock]

Wonderful work as always Nick. Made my Monday lunchtime!

[@zuke-ci4vd]

Master Watchmaker is an understatement! Every video I watch of yours has been breathtaking! ⌚😎👍

[@jweskieswatchstraps2554]

Stunning! A beautiful piece restored for the next generation.

[@JOHNAPRIL123]

Fabulous work! Thank you for sharing, Nicholas.

[@U_ever]

So satisfying to watch.

[@Tootler]

I gave you a polite round of applause, another fine job, best watch videos on KZbin

[@gragrn]

Beautiful job Nicholas, it's a pleasure watching you work.

[@mikemurray5271]

you make putting on the band even more professional than most people :P

[@johnstirton9496]

Looks great I just love watches, the clean up and restore is not overdone I think it is beautiful

[@Maarten_official_account]

Pure art. Videos like these are so relaxing to watch.

[@ludovicbastien8424]

Magnifique restauration 👏🏼👏🏼

[@wazaaaaapikoy]

This is just magical! Thank you, sir!

[@thornbird6768]

I actually thought this was beyond repair !! But no , good as new 👍🏻 beautiful simple never out of fashion watch ♥️

[@rsergioangelhdez9958]

Lindo y excelente trabajo de un gran Maestro relojero... Obra de arte.

[@roelcahinde5619]

Great music it's relaxing you restored this watch in a relaxing way good job sir👏

[@casperhuiberts9025]

Amazing job done! Thanks for sharing.

[@normalbehaviour476]

Your camerawork has improved soooooo much, amazing work.

[@marka.mordecai3171]

Excellent work, a true Master

[@slaphead2965]

Music reminds me of the background music on the Peter Seller's 'The Party'. ....great restoration btw 👍

[@mollayunus2840]

Wie toll es danach aussieht echt Super

[@ady27]

Great restoration. Great result. A pure educational masterpiece for me. Loved the music. Thanks

[@regisesteves]

I'm moved by the beauty of your work.