Mystery Box of Junk Watches! Will I find anything good in here?!?

After buying a project lot of watches to use for parts, I search for anything useable! will I strike out or find a gem?!

[@sueellenturscak8196]

That cloth that they included looks like Ukrainian cross stitch embroidery. Also quite sellable or keep it as part of your heritage (or see if your mom would like it).

[@TheRabajohn]

Wow! The Casio watch came out great! Good looking watch, too.

[@patpeters6331]

Alex I can't imagine you striking out. You normally find something good in every video. Now to watch the video and find out what treasures you find.🙂

[@2CMY]

Some crafters (junk journaling, collage, artists, etc) may want watch parts such as the face, gears, etc

[@thelittlelotus]

The Casio at 7:28 looks like the early 90s AMW-320 nicknamed the ‘Arnie’ … after one mr Schwartzenager who wore it in a film. I have one. Good watch! 👍🏻

[@strongereveryday2302]

It is the Arnie, and the early one with the buttons opposite the stem.

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

A tripod? Two hands? 😲 Whew. It was only temporary. The world is still spinning on its axis. 🌍

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

🤣🤣🤣

[@angellocke8473]

💖❤💘💝💓I love watching your videos, thank you for sharing and have a great evening!

[@shariwinicki493]

Your artist buddy could make a fabulous collage out of all of the parts and pieces that you don’t need.

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Hi Alex and Melissa 🙋🏾. I hope you had a pleasant day ‼️

[@doninis1354]

It is so awsom how the spoonsai fits in your design. I really love the place for it. I hope one day I going to find a box like that, without paying monney for it. but not with the attention to find something special but to use the peaces for my projects. I keep looking 😉

[@marciajohnson6767]

Fun to watch you going through the watches 😊😊😊

[@OriginalNethead]

I have two eco-drive watches. Both worked when I got them, but once they're broken they're usually toast. That Casio chronograph is something I'd cheerfully wear too. I used to wear a Casio Databank, until a "jeweler" killed it. Repaired and happily worn by a buyer in New Zealand of all places. It's great to see a wounded bird watch back to life!

[@maddieadams75]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

This video made me think of the fake Rolex watches I wore in the 1980s. One day my boss and I compared my fake "gold" Rolex copy with his real gold Rolex watch. He won.

[@shelaghjackson9577]

Fascinating! A few good basic ones in there, esp. the Timexes.

[@davidtomasetti8520]

I have a Casio like the one you liked at the end. I got it at an estate sale for a good price, it’s a very nice everyday watch

[@carolyngattis258]

Fun watch

[@Rebecca-le9hn]

The gears when glued together iin a creative way make nice pins.

[@Hippogriff201]

Love the video, and have a collection of watches myself. Keep it up!

[@elisabethkristiansen8815]

The brodery cloth was very beautiful. ❤

[@michaelripley4528]

Skagen is the top of Denmark, the part Looking like an Elf😁 Hans Can confirm 🤣 City sign Skagen Often get hit by grafitti i-skagen … the icecream 😁

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

On my channel, I always buy watch lots, and this was a good score. I would of paid $100 easy. The broken Tissot, wittnauer and the bulova are worth money

[@bwilson7376]

1:26 I bought a box of watches at a barn sale for $10.00. there was an Omega watch i sold for $240.00 and a watch that became a robot when you pushed a button. Sold that for $80.00. good day for thrifting

[@He11cth3r3]

I wouldn’t consider this junk stuff, that Casio is quite an expensive one for what it is because it’s older I think. Also some of the other watches are pretty nice I think.

[@billwilson9902]

I had the casio for years surfed daily dove alot. Awsome watch

[@nancycornett9949]

Thanks Alex!

[@bethcorey6022]

My first watch was a timex Cinderella, I still have Cinderella but the watch is long gone

[@liliamrodriguez3020]

Great video

[@vigerminaberrios4116]

Oh my gosh I have a bag of watches that I collected throughout the years and thought were bad but those won Mines are complete. 😊

[@gioc4596]

Thanks for the video. Wanted to ask Where do you sell the watches?

[@hsimpson6581]

Alex you’re the only one I know that could’ve made lemonade out of all those lemons.❤

[@mariowickel456]

Alexander, parts n pcs would of interest to people who are into the Steampunk scene

[@kentiffey4361]

The Cassio watch battery are about 5.00 I have one they last for ever battery lasts about 18 months great video

[@_f355]

Quartz clocks existed in 1950's, but only in the laboratory/high precision settings. Seiko introduced first mass-market quartz wristwatch movement, 35A, in 1969.

[@MargieBenson-dv9ek]

Awesome.

[@suelupinski8044]

I love this! Where do you guys sell all of the good things you discover? I’m Curious what state are you guys in? Just wondering. You should tell people where you sell things as they might be interested in buying some items. Thank you for all the great videos! Great job! Sue

[@Thereal111t]

What kind of vandal just pops off all the backs and throws everything into a bin?!

[@lesliejackson7133]

A watch repair shop

[@franceswatts4001]

@@lesliejackson7133Spot on! 😂😂

[@susanseifert925]

As he shared, ‘it appears to be the remains of a watchmakers replacement parts stash’. When I was a very young child there was a watchmaker in the neighborhood that repaired watches. He had similar bins. He allowed myself and my siblings to “play” with the parts, as long as we put the parts back in the bin we took it from. He was more organized than this in that he had separate bins for faces, backs, etc. I was so intrigued with all the shinny bits and bobs.😁

[@truckerswife5060]

Citizens Eco Drive watches are decent watches. They do not need batteries or winding. I've had the same one for 10 or years. I wear it daily. $250.00+- and up new.

[@joriley6502]

wow! this video reminded me of that old saying "WATCH YOURSELF" that's all the time we have .

[@dannyo6699]

@13:56. Alex, I'm a bit of a Timex fan. If that watch is working what would you want for it? If you have a leather band for it I'd like that as well.

[@phodough7201]

the casio that you said would be good for one of your boys. i purchased in the early 90s for 140 ca$ , was a great watch till the crown gave out in 2010s

[@NitrousDiecast]

I like watches, i have a few as well!

[@dawnlindgron5570]

I likes that women wind up watch, dark background and glow numbers ! Nurses special miss mine looking for another one

[@davidb3034]

You can take the clear glasses on the watch if it has a good band on it? Put any thing in it and poor,resin in it! Make pretty jewelry trinkets,sparkles, coins ,flowers,leaves so on! In them! Sale them to people! Make some money on them ,back! Mary in floeida!🤔😎🌴😁😉♥️

[@Dunn7345]

No you removed the guy in the intro that said “honey I’m home”. I forget what he said but I enjoyed that bit haha maybe I’m the only one

[@conleykat]

I loved that part. I always say that to my daughter when I come home from somewhere. The man's name is Hans. Very nice man.

[@carolynsimone8647]

I love it too...now when I come home ...that's what I say...Hans,I think was his name....I miss seeing him too

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

Time marches on.

[@Dunn7345]

@@conleykat yeah I remember the episode he was on, didn’t he pass away and that was kinda a tribute to him in the intro?

[@Dunn7345]

@@GuyWithTheDogs yeah but still sucks

[@lizlee6290]

Wait, what? Alex Is Using A Tripod! Whoa. Lol!

[@billgoeckel6344]

Wow that's a lot of watch parts.

[@lordoflek]

for the solar watches you need to look for the "aqua" line to find a rolex movement

[@pomskylifenova7344]

Great vid 😅

[@Pbav8tor]

Alex, think Steampunk Cosplay!

[@LL-sw7qj]

Are you familiar with Nikkid Watchmaker on KZbin? He may want to purchase some of these watches as his channel shows how he refurbishes and restores old broken watches no one else could afford to.

[@frankiecarrel9794]

I enjoy your videos because you're not afraid to show the bad with all the good. And I wish you all the best I enjoy them so much😊

[@brianb816]

The Citizen eco drive watches just leave out in the sun for a day. Those watches are really durable and are solar powered. Should start ticking once they recharge their batteries

[@historybuff7491]

I wonder if Star Trek fans would want the dive watch without the crystal/glass front? It would need a back and the proper strapping...The fact that it is not functioning is even better.

[@LifesWorldwideAdventures]

Awesome video, thank you

[@Kels0423]

Sorry if I missed it, why is 1/2 the band missing from so many?

[@zeitgeistwoman]

i have a citizen eco drive it’s a solar powered watch try exposing it to sunlight

[@_JanetLouise]

cool

[@patriciaanzelc5386]

Hello Alex. 😊

[@JestRLee]

That's why I never buy the bags of watches from the Salvation Army stores... it's all junk... I have found a few working manual wind Bulova's and Timex's at the flea market from time to time for a couple of bucks that have been worth it... even when missing the band, I can always find a decent band that fits from one of the broken ones for a dollar... flea markets are fun, never know what you will find, and if you're lucky, the vendor doesn't know the value of what he has...

[@gigicostlow4414]

Junk for some but treasure for steampunk artists.

[@JestRLee]

@@gigicostlow4414 ... Then Salvation Army is the place for you... "bag-o-watches" cheap...

[@richwhitaker1506]

À lot of time on your hands, Alexander. 😮

[@marystrenke3050]

😂😂😂

[@terryskaggs2024]

Hi Alex. I have a Rolex watch that I would like to get appraised. What would be the best route to getting an appraisal ?

[@reneesmawley3026]

Do you have a etsy page Alexander??

[@Bob_the_bottleman]

I'm glad you're feeling better! On your intro, what skyline is that? I love the highlights of your channels history all in one intro.

[@conleykat]

Probably New York. He was pointing at the Statue Of Liberty.

[@pamelaferguson257]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤

[@rhondallyons9842]

😊

[@godlylegacy4201]

Never found anything on these watch lots. and the batteries cost more to replace than you'd get for the watch. Pure junk..

[@vintagenanastreasure7754]

Hey there - been watching for a while now. Love treasure hunting myself 😉. A couple years ago I purchased one of those $20. Jewelry jars at a thrift. Discovered a Girard Perregaux. I had it cleaned and replaced the stem. Would you be interested?

[@jpeek1009]

I know nothing about vintage watches but I inherited a Girard Perregaux from my husband’s grandmother when she passed away 20 years ago. It’s probably from the 50s or 60s. Is it collectible? Do they have value? It’s in really good condition. I was planning on donating it.

[@barbarareed3661]

People involved in Steam Punk would buy some of the parts.

[@michaelestabrook2018]

1st bag=lost in time.

[@user-oz5mw9bn5c]

See from time to time in your garage a huge Dutch wallklok beside your carlift. They are called ‘Groninger Staartklok’ and most of them originate from about 1850/1900. I’ve got two of them, whats the story of yours? It must have come to Canada with Dutch immigrants in the 1950’s i would think.

[@mavahuth5044]

When you said it could be used for art. I thought of Josh.

[@cryptonite8495]

You can bet your viewer, who knows what to look for thanks to you, carefully went through their junk drawer before sending it to you. To me, trying to get some profit out of that pile is more trouble than it's worth. But if it gives you pleasure ...

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

lol There's always at least one comment along the lines of... "Gee, someone must have picked through THAT (fill in the blank) before you got there, saw it, bought it, removed it, etc. lol Despite...or in spite of...the skeptics, this ol' world just keeps on a-turnin'.

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

I liked watching this. It's interesting to see what Alex can find out of that box that is worth something. He never fails in finding a treasure or two out of the smallest purchase he makes.

[@annesofievangditlev3820]

Skagen is danish, so ask Hans to Pronounce it and you have the answer

[@gigicostlow4414]

Steampunk artists would love this pile of parts. Glad you found one really nice working watch and perhaps a few more that will work plus some parts for repairs. I have a small woman's Timex I got back in 1977 as an 8th grade graduation gift from an old family friend. One of my sons overwound it when they were little. I'm thinking about getting it fixed. A watch repair shop told me they could fix it for about $25 or so, which is more than it's worth but I just loved this little watch because I have really small wrists plus it is sentimental.

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

That doesn't sound like such a bad price to fix it. I remember my watch my parents gave me for 8th grade graduation in 1975 (back when that was the popular graduation gift). It was a Caravelle with regular numbers, not roman numerals, it had a round face. The seconds hand was red and it had a leather strap. I loved that watch! Every so often I go on Ebay and try to find it. I have found what I thought was it but it was so beat up and the crystal was scratched.

[@gigicostlow4414]

@@JeanStAubin-nl9uo I hope you do find it.

[@petersutherland2075]

ooooooohhhhhhhhh

[@KlasicRock]

I have a lot of watches I've been trying to get rid of. I think you would have a TON of interest in some of the pieces I have. Any way to send you a couple photos? I've got an ECO Drive that still functions. A Swatch that was owned by Mayor Mel Lastman of Toronto Ontario.

[@christinaaasen6621]

So glad your feeling better but you sound lie it not all the way so take cear of yourself be Patient it take awhile to get better

[@magic8ball1982]

Worst case scenario, you have possibly a dollar's wort of scrap metal.

[@philipbickham7551]

I was going to say the smartwatch was the first Apple watch 😅

[@berthagreen1620]

Why would they take all the backs off and where did they all go. He should have given these for free.

[@LucyGirlCavapoo]

Who doesn’t love watching a watch haul. Which watch was your favorite?

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

Why would we go Jamaica.

[@carolynsimone8647]

🥰🥰 Did Hans pass away.?

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

No he is still alive but they don't see each other as much as they are both so busy and live a ways away from each other.

[@carolynsimone8647]

@JeanStAubin-nl9uo thanks for info

[@katwitanruna]

Liked. Shared. Commented. Up the algorithm!

[@leisahammonds4479]

Lol you don't need to up his algorithm. Nice thought though.

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

@@leisahammonds4479 Every little bit helps. Engagement should not be discouraged.

[@juliuscaesar3346]

❤️💚👍🇬🇧

[@bmwloco]

Inspired me to pull out my old Rolex. It's served well. Alaska, 12 years in Antarctica. 14 months at the South Pole. The tick mark fell off, blocking the second hand. I shut 'er down easy and put in a well kept space.

[@soburlvt]

Two hands?!?! Now people will get annoyed that you are using a go pro ( or whatever).

[@Kimella777]

❤😊

[@patriciaanzelc5386]

Go 49’s❤. Sorry native San Franciscan here, couldn’t help it.🏈

[@WVChad]

We all know the Chiefs are going to win. They aren’t going to let all the Swiftys down.

[@johnv6542]

Send me the silver round smart watch 😊 I live in Lloydminster

[@jeannienash5249]

1,529 watching now - Please hit that LIKE button!

[@applegal3058]

Who would feel ok with selling you a box of junk for $100? I'd feel guilty for cheating you.

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

Alex is no novice. He knows the risks and rewards...

[@applegal3058]

@@GuyWithTheDogs I understand that. It just boggles my mind that someone even tried to sell that junk.

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

@@applegal3058 I know. You said that.

[@kathybreezway500]

The person told him it was garbage, and Alex still bought it. Alex still got views and we still got entertained so it's win win for everyone.❤

[@applegal3058]

@@kathybreezway500 true enough

[@liselotteklein5011]

Alex sorry boring]

[@kris2455]

This is what happens when you watch too much of "scripted reality". The real reality is not that exciting anymore lol

[@leisahammonds4479]

It was not boring. And if you didn't like it don't watch. No need for the rude comment.

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

Suffering is a choice.

[@kathybreezway500]

I would rather watch this then the Super Bowl,we alike different things right? I doubt they will cancel the SuperBowl because I think it's boring lol.

[@justaguy7477]

Would a Birks watch 17 jewels be any value?

[@Girlscout1951]

😊