I Turned A $10 Pocket Watch Into A $1000 Wristwatch - you can too - DIY asmr

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Nekkid Watchmaker

Nekkid Watchmaker

3 жыл бұрын

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@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Hi everyone. You’ve all been asking for links to the parts. I got them from eBay but I’ve added some parts on my amazon page link in the description. I couldn’t find the same case on amazon so shop around and get the best deal for yourselves. Also please manage your expectations with the quality of some of these parts as I have not tested parts from all these suppliers. Good luck and happy tinkering
@pugilisticfront6777
@pugilisticfront6777 3 жыл бұрын
i dont know anyhing about watch movements but this is one of the best videos ive ever seen on yt thanks
@valdachef
@valdachef 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in the middle of converting a pocket watch, this has been a great help, thank you, love the show
@TheWeardale1
@TheWeardale1 3 жыл бұрын
hi, do you service watches at all, as i have a replica panerai and the inside of the glass is a bit grubby... but don't fancy doing it myself... it's a mechanical movement in a titanium case... you could even do a video of it :)
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
TheWeardale1 hi mate, sadly I’m currently unable to take on any private work
@TommySchiavon
@TommySchiavon 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, you can made it for me if I order ??
@1959rossco
@1959rossco 2 жыл бұрын
My dad was a watchmaker I spent many many hours beside him at his bench and still have more than 50 years later one of the little travel clocks he taught me to repair, your channel is brilliant
@barkin-brit486
@barkin-brit486 4 ай бұрын
I come from Rugeley. Bought my first Longines because of this Channel. If you are ever in Rugeley, go tell my mate Sam at the Bilash I said hello! The food is intricate and delicate. I told him about your channel. I am not a watchmaker or restorer and have no intention of becoming one at 56. But your voice, your passion is like the sound of water over stones. May Allah continue to bless you and those you love Nekkid Sir.
@exileinderby51
@exileinderby51 3 жыл бұрын
I use my pocket watch as a desk clock, it reminds me of my mother who gave it to me.
@pamelabryant7390
@pamelabryant7390 3 жыл бұрын
Sweet idea! ♥️♥️♥️
@johnprice5784
@johnprice5784 3 жыл бұрын
I have my great great grandads pocket watch from the 1860s, he had it engraved J Price for my great grandad in the 1880s, he was called John the same as me, my grandad carried it in France during WW1 and now it has come to me from my dad, it will have to go to one of my nieces as we have no kids though.
@pamelabryant7390
@pamelabryant7390 3 жыл бұрын
@@johnprice5784 You are not only passing down a watch so I’m calling your passing down heritage and love. Please stay safe. God bless you and yours.♥️🇺🇸
@gc3169
@gc3169 3 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic idea!!!! I have a pocket watch I wear at my wedding and put it away in a drawer. I wear this watch but only in rare occasions. I will use it as my desk clock!!! Thank you exileinderby51 for sharing your memory and brilliant idea.
@stanbrown915
@stanbrown915 3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous
@dibs6579
@dibs6579 3 жыл бұрын
that hairspring manipulation was absolutely amazing
@mrdebris1217
@mrdebris1217 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely right. If I would try that the spring would be totally destroyed at the first touch.
@andyrbush
@andyrbush 3 жыл бұрын
I was in heavy engineering, like really heavy oil industry machines and equipment. I cannot conceive how you can work with such tiny components, it is totally fascinating.
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. It’s kinda the same only on a smaller scale
@stuartcole4845
@stuartcole4845 3 жыл бұрын
And this is a relatively very large and uncomplicated movement. I believe he has a video on restoring a movement from a women’s watch and the entire movement was about the size of his finger nail!
@andyrbush
@andyrbush 3 жыл бұрын
@@stuartcole4845 Yes I watch (lol) them all. Totally fascinating. My hands would never be steady enough to work on such minute stuff. And I don't think they make glasses strong enough to even see the bits. Lots of highly skilled craftspeople like Nekked, modestly say that anyone could do what they do - but we can't.
@stuartcole4845
@stuartcole4845 3 жыл бұрын
@@SuperBechti How does your comment relate in ANY way to ANYTHING being discussed in this thread?
@sharkamov
@sharkamov 3 жыл бұрын
@@NekkidWatchmaker Well, if _that_ doesn't qualify as an 'understatement, I don't know what will! . . . 😄👌
@wolfkremen
@wolfkremen 2 жыл бұрын
you're the only one who feels comfortable with that sense of humor. And thinking outside the box.
@cogidubnus1953
@cogidubnus1953 3 жыл бұрын
"Long-legged Italy, kicked poor Sicily right in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea" - goodness you took me right back into my 1950s childhood when my father taught me that!
@nacekozo
@nacekozo 3 жыл бұрын
My mum taught it to me (in the 1970s), and the rest reads 'Austria was Hungary Took a bit of Turkey Fried it in Japan Dipped it in Greece'
@markmiwurdz202
@markmiwurdz202 3 жыл бұрын
If Russia entered Turkey from the rear, would Greece help...........
@orlaoto5794
@orlaoto5794 2 жыл бұрын
@@nacekozo In Ireland 1970s we 'Dipped it in Greece' before 'Frying it in Japan' lol I was a purist kid and using Japan to finish the rhyming really REALLY annoyed me. It still gives me a mental itch.
@Truth1561
@Truth1561 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it was part of my 60s junior education as well.
@addisme7561
@addisme7561 3 жыл бұрын
This is what I need to do with my deceased Grandfather’s pocket watch he was given when he retired from the Mount Dandenong bus company, in Victoria Australian, you are correct that it needs to be used and seen, it keeps the memory’s of our loved ones alive, thank you good Sir, most enjoyable and inspirational video. Thumbs up from me. 👍🏻
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. You can keep all the parts from the pocket watch and reassemble it later if needed
@addisme7561
@addisme7561 3 жыл бұрын
@@NekkidWatchmaker that’s the beauty of it my naked friend, fully reversible and keeping memories of loved ones alive every time I gaze at my wrist, not to mention you laid out all the steps so a far from watch maker like myself, (I’m an electrical and Machanical senior E-scooter technician for the largest importer and distributor in Australia), it will be done now because you have unearthed a passionate point in my grandfather a WW2 naval man and his father a Gallipoli WW1 return service man.
@dirkprobert
@dirkprobert 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video. The interaction with your son is very heart warming. I think it’s a testament to his upbringing that he shows a surprising amount of patience with you. Lol. Thank you.
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Lol. Patience is not part of the vocabulary of these young millennials
@ionracer24
@ionracer24 2 жыл бұрын
@@NekkidWatchmaker He's in the centennial category i'm pretty sure or whatever is after that lol
@Hawk74
@Hawk74 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate how attentive you are to your child's interests and questions. It's too easy for some parents to dismiss their kids and send them away. You seem like a great father. Always great and calming content, thank you.
@shafikahmedjoolay1339
@shafikahmedjoolay1339 3 жыл бұрын
Was having a tough day at work, needed something to bring me back from the brink. Thank you Nekkid Watchmaker.
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome mate. Hope all is well
@kenstrauss5841
@kenstrauss5841 3 жыл бұрын
I’m was a classically trained camera repair technician for over 40 years. I worked on gear assemblies and Galvo springs as small as the watch assemblies shown here ! BUT this guys techniques are amazing ! Bravo !
@neilmartin4238
@neilmartin4238 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best chanels on the whole of youtube - Great skills and wise words! love and peace from London
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Neil
@Truth1561
@Truth1561 2 жыл бұрын
This and Bedos leather works are my favourites. I frequently watch a video from either creator before I go to sleep. It relaxes me, and because you have to concentrate a little I forget my worries 😀
@varuna6089
@varuna6089 2 жыл бұрын
@@NekkidWatchmaker I just saw your channel content now and I'm in awe. Amazing content. How do you hunt for these watches that need love? I have my grandfather's old Omega. Doesn't work. Quartz model. Would be be interested in redoing it. I wish I could wear it. Has a lot of sentimental value for me but it's just collecting dust at the moment. Let me know.
@cheryl8386
@cheryl8386 2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@CaieJay
@CaieJay 3 жыл бұрын
Oooh i would love to see more custom watch builds like this. It's sooo fun!
@ghislaindebusbecq8864
@ghislaindebusbecq8864 3 жыл бұрын
Jesus, I've been striving to concentrate on my work all this morning, and you come with another fascinating vid. I'll mention you for my being late.
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Lol. Sorry mate, bad upload timing I guess, my bad
@bookofb2098
@bookofb2098 3 жыл бұрын
Same here, can't get off my behind to get anything done today. Why isn't it at least Wednesday?
@ghislaindebusbecq8864
@ghislaindebusbecq8864 3 жыл бұрын
@@NekkidWatchmaker I'll assume. Go on and make a lot of funny, spiritual, inspiring, informative vids on such a technical and poetic matter.
@johnprice5784
@johnprice5784 3 жыл бұрын
@@NekkidWatchmaker There is no such thing as bad timing for your uploads, trust me, they are great.
@waynedavey6172
@waynedavey6172 2 жыл бұрын
Nekkid, this is amazing! I am a watch fan and have a few but my most cherished is my Great grandfather's officer issue pocket watch from the first WW. It sits in my safe and is hardly ever seen. This has inspired me to convert his PW to a daily wearer. Thank you my friend, stay safe.
@ekapris7880
@ekapris7880 Жыл бұрын
A year too late, but consider to have the watch service, clean and polish and use it as it was meant to. It seems it carries a lot of history. My father in law gave me his grandfather’s gold pocket watch as a wedding gift and I use it as part of my watch rotation. Sometimes certain items are meant to stay as they are :) bottom line a pocket watch does has a place on todays era.
@rhiantaylor3446
@rhiantaylor3446 3 жыл бұрын
You must get huge satisfaction, creating such an excellent wristwatch - not a replica, more a homage to the original design and made with sympathetic components. I wish I had such skills...
@williamfindspeople4341
@williamfindspeople4341 3 жыл бұрын
Everyone has their God given talents.
@joecola6487
@joecola6487 3 жыл бұрын
It's a profession I wish I would have apprenticed for..
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
It’s never too late to give it a try guys.
@HanstheTraffer
@HanstheTraffer 3 жыл бұрын
@@NekkidWatchmaker I am sneaking up on trying. Although I am old now with bad eyes and shakey hands. I bought some cheap rudimentary tools and got a couple of old non working mechanical watches to practice on....But I put a stop to the practice when I severly bent the second hand on the first watch I opened. Sigh...When I was 11 years old I fixed Timex watches. And researched "Watchmaking" in the local library. At that time the best resource was the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature in the public library. But that was just before the Quartz revolution and I abandon my aspirations to be a watchmaker when that happened because literally nobody wanted a mechanical watch anymore. sigh again. Now there is KZbin. And I am extremely grateful for folks like you, Mr Nekkid who so generously share their knowledge and skill. An thanks for the encouragement to get back to at least trying to do it again...i just love watches.
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Hans don’t be put off by making mistakes and breaking stuff in the beginning. Once you overcome the disappointed of damaging a few watches, it gets easier
@placidewilliam
@placidewilliam 5 күн бұрын
A master at his craft is a beauty to watch.
@williamsimmons1784
@williamsimmons1784 2 жыл бұрын
I don't build or repair watches....but really enjoy watching and listening to you work.
@Aco747lyte
@Aco747lyte Жыл бұрын
That was ingenious! Last week my watchmaker daughter found the same movement and made a very similar 'Panerai-esq' wristwatch just to prove to me she could do it. Billie completed it tonight, and it looks magnificent. Thank you for inspiring my daughter, and thrilling me into the bargain. I really enjoyed your video as much as watching my daughter create almost the same masterpiece. God bless you, and peace be with you ~Wendi 🌻
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker Жыл бұрын
Would love to see the finished result. You can email it to me
@garysmith7545
@garysmith7545 2 жыл бұрын
Always thought Panerai were a little over the top, however I could see myself doing a build similar to this. Thanks for the idea!
@wngimageanddesign9546
@wngimageanddesign9546 20 күн бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Your skills are extra ordinary. What a wonderful job and creation! Chapeau!
@simplifygardening
@simplifygardening Жыл бұрын
Great job ob the refurb. Good to hear you getting in the garden
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@citadelgrad87
@citadelgrad87 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this informative video. A few weeks and about $120 later, and i have the result on my wrist. I bought a Seagull movement, an exhibition case with a sapphire crystal, hands, a strap, and some tools, and now i have a watch that i assembled from components that is very good looking.
@vfp16
@vfp16 2 жыл бұрын
I was trying to tinker with a simple Miyota 8215 for the first time today, this video is inspiring. Also shows me that I will need a lot more practice, reference drawings and tools to get where I want to be.
@ingra888
@ingra888 29 күн бұрын
A fantastic video Joe! I really enjoyed the how you converted it from pocket to the wrist!
@nikoshin3351
@nikoshin3351 Жыл бұрын
You are a good man Mr Nekkid. Your passion for your work and interaction with your family set a good example
@davido8413
@davido8413 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t think I’ve enjoyed any watch videos as much as I enjoy yours. Very entertaining and informative too. Not bad for a roadman. Up till now all I’ve just been swapping hands and dials on SKX’s and Seiko 5’s. Time to dive a little deeper.
@blaise2628
@blaise2628 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your added time and effort in making use of your macro photography. Loved it!
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate your welcome
@jens0072
@jens0072 2 жыл бұрын
Whow I had no idea... Great by converting a dated mechanic in to the new case. I like it.
@rickhoover6479
@rickhoover6479 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. The Unitas/ETA 6497/98 series of movements are my favorite for these types of conversions, flieger watches, and overall ease of learning for beginners. I have a number of watches I've created for myself, family members, and customers over the years. I still find myself on occasion scanning eBay for original Unitas branded movements. I also love the variety of skeleton and plated versions to spice up pieces without dials or with just a chapter ring.
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing mate
@MasterBaker2020
@MasterBaker2020 3 жыл бұрын
I started watch making by building similar watches from eBay parts and seagull movements, and I’ve now begun some fairly basic watch repair on vintage pieces. It really is a great platform to learn on, the Unitas 6497 and 6498.
@mobjaw4455
@mobjaw4455 22 күн бұрын
That was great. I love watch faces without the date mechanism.
@eby61mss
@eby61mss 2 жыл бұрын
I’m watching a watch conversation video, but at the same time taking notes on how to converse and negotiate with kids, I have a 6 year old of my own, from the way you talk to him I can see that you are very good father 👍👍 greetings from 🇲🇾
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks shahmi, at 6 they are very inquisitive so you have to feed their curiosity. I’m sure you are a great father because you are taking notes on how to become a good father. That says it all
@Hilde_von_Derp
@Hilde_von_Derp 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant conversion mate, lovely see those old Unitas movements getting' some love, and that hairspring fix was something else. Top shelf work getting it back in shape, and no beat error!?!? Love it! Peace.
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@MrSloika
@MrSloika 2 жыл бұрын
A few issues need to be addressed with this video. Fist off the Unitas/ETA 6497 is still in production by ETA. The movement is offered in a number of grades from plain vanilla to highly decorated chronometer rated versions. The basic 6497 can be purchased for around $200 Murican. Currently a watch parts supplier in California has new 6497 movements on sale for less than $200. Good luck finding a pocket watch powered by the 6497 on fleaBay. The auction site junk watch peddlers are demanding more money for beat up 6497 equipped pocket watches than the price of a new 6497 movement. As regards the 40 dollar Asian 'clone' movements, you get what you pay for. The Asian clone movements, which are new, will need servicing right out of the box if one desires acceptable performance. If one is happy with the sketchy performance, or places no value on one's own labor, go for it. If you want to build a watch like this, my advice is to start with a new ETA 6497 movement.
@TheCutter5150
@TheCutter5150 2 жыл бұрын
A truly remarkable watch conversion, your videos are so inspiring & relaxing! 👏
@phillipdavis3705
@phillipdavis3705 Жыл бұрын
My favorite video, just love the simplicity of that beautiful watch.
@jayunderwood3215
@jayunderwood3215 3 жыл бұрын
Your trouble maker sounds mischievous, but you not trade him for anything. Great job as a parent as a watch master you are in a class by yourself, magnificent.
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks jay
@lazysusan7767
@lazysusan7767 2 жыл бұрын
“If you can’t dance, blame the dance floor”. That’s a keeper! 💙
@onooooooooooo
@onooooooooooo 3 жыл бұрын
You're a good father.
@Trev0r98
@Trev0r98 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite KZbin channel by far, out of thousands - viewer from the U.S..
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@Trev0r98
@Trev0r98 3 жыл бұрын
@@NekkidWatchmaker My pleasure! Keep up the great work.
@vadominiqueenpunkt6589
@vadominiqueenpunkt6589 2 жыл бұрын
Servicing skills and parenting skills are 100.
@macbeth2354
@macbeth2354 3 жыл бұрын
"Sun is shining" ? So, you have traveled abroad! Just kidding, thanks for the video, as always, entertaining and informative!
@darrelwillman3158
@darrelwillman3158 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work! I've done three 6497 watches, using Seagulls. Even at 61 after cataract surgery I can manage these big movements ;) I'm not a fan of the Panerai look however, mine are more simple and military looking. As always, love the videos and commentary.
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Darrel.
@lymonk41
@lymonk41 28 күн бұрын
Another restoration of unimaginable process for us non “watchies” ! I thought the conversion would be all about using the old face of the pocket watch … but I got that wrong ( yes I have no tan yet ). It’s about the Movement - of course - I get it now ! Of course I do find my self a bit attached to the faces of our old family pieces - but like all things in life it’s not just the face - it’s the movement moments that count. I will have to dig out our two heirlooms and see what they are ! Keep on teaching us Mr. Nekkidwatchmaker ! Some of us just escape to your channel to be hypnotized in the peace of parts and humanity ! Blessings LYM & fam
@scottnelson5836
@scottnelson5836 2 жыл бұрын
You got me started watchmaking after watching this video. I actually built one just like yours. Very inspirational. Thank you.
@slaphead2965
@slaphead2965 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing macro shots and a great conversion. I also have been topping up my tan when we had our summer last week. 😉👍🏽 All the best
@AnalogueInTheUK
@AnalogueInTheUK 3 жыл бұрын
A beautiful piece of work. I love the styling of Panerai watches.
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@user-cs4ri1cn4c
@user-cs4ri1cn4c 6 ай бұрын
That was a nice little project. Now I want to be a watch customizer when I grow up. That would be so much easier if I wasn't seventy...
@pittschapelfarm2844
@pittschapelfarm2844 3 жыл бұрын
And of course we all realize you put these conversions together in less than a half hour but it's the SUPPLIERS that can't seem to get your the right parts for months on end. :)
@watchman6844
@watchman6844 2 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring DIY video. As I like the look of the Panerai but not their prices (think they are heavily overpriced) this is a good motivation to start my own Panerei project. Did already some investigation in the internet and found the right source for all parts of the project including a very nice ETA6497 skeleton movement.
@markeule2703
@markeule2703 Ай бұрын
I had no idea this was possible, thank you for the wonderful opportunity to watch!
@PeterSIlie-gn7dk
@PeterSIlie-gn7dk 22 күн бұрын
Can we please have more of that kind of project? That was awesome!
@rickansell661
@rickansell661 3 жыл бұрын
I see someone is using a Pocket Watch as a a Desk Clock lower down. It was over 35 years ago, but when I worked on a farm the Tractor Driver hung his Pocket Watch in the cab. With the dirt and grime and moving machinery a Wrist Watch was going to be battered and could be unsafe. So the Pocket Watch hung in the cab or was carried a pocket, in a round padded tin that protected the gold from the farming. Even my cheap Casio came off and was pocketed whilst I worked on my job on the trim and pack line, gritty dirt, dirty water, and hard steel are not kind to watches. We all used the wall clock rather than watches in the Packing Shed but, of course, the Tractor Driver couldn't read that from out in the fields and, in those days, his cab didn't have a clock (at least, not one that worked) and mobiles, the modern replacement for the Pocket Watch, didn't exist. ... I use an old, much battered and loved, Mobile, without a SIM Card, as my Desk Clock.
@benblakemore4195
@benblakemore4195 3 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL WATCH!!!!! "LITTLE JUNIOR MR NEKKID"😊😆😀
@gothamantiquities2595
@gothamantiquities2595 10 ай бұрын
Love watching your builds,resto’s,maintenance etc etc etc!!!! From your New York people stay well and safe.
@muqay3
@muqay3 Жыл бұрын
Great one, I love to see people repurposing old tech.
@WatchMeTinker
@WatchMeTinker 3 жыл бұрын
I've built 2 watches this way using 6498 movements. One of them I used a factory Arnex dial to match the movement and the other I purchased a German produced sterile dial. Both came out fantastic but the Arnex build is just a tad more special in my eyes. I just sourced all the parts for a Movado build but it'll be a bit more challenging being that its condition is pretty rough. Loved seeing this content!
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing mate. Ah yes Arnex. I’ve seen many an arnex with Unitas movements and some of them are decorated really well
@Dsportster
@Dsportster 3 жыл бұрын
Just getting the greasing right seems like an education itself.
@valentin9887
@valentin9887 2 жыл бұрын
Who doesn’t Love those Italian tough machines!?, Amazing build, thanks for sharing this great content, keep it up
@smiling_eyes7903
@smiling_eyes7903 3 жыл бұрын
I am not as gifted and talented as you are with watch repairs but I do appreciated talented, patient & creative people. You certainly are extremely gifted! Bravo!!! 🙂🤗🤗🤗🙂 🙏🇨🇦
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ddblairco
@ddblairco 3 жыл бұрын
Must listen to Management! Thank you for your video.
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks don
@yoshinoyajones8924
@yoshinoyajones8924 3 жыл бұрын
I have bad eyes and love the idea, as I hate carrying the phone. I just want an old P-watch I can weld on some wrist band lugs and change the face. To white or lumanated numbers with a black face. Love the vids.
@NomadicPhoton
@NomadicPhoton 3 жыл бұрын
Please don't alter the original case... you can simply swap the movement over into a new case. This way, it's fully reversible and you won't damage an antique watch.
@oxfamshop
@oxfamshop Жыл бұрын
Love your videos . Regarding the Panerai watch I woud sooner have the watch you make . It is utterly unique
@rebelbelle62
@rebelbelle62 2 жыл бұрын
Aww, his restoration was awsome! He did a great job.
@hugeshows
@hugeshows 3 жыл бұрын
This is a good movement for this type of project - it has shock protection. I see a lot of conversions that don't, and they don't stand up to the sort of knocks a wristwatch takes that vest pocket wear would otherwise protect them from.
@nunosantos5376
@nunosantos5376 3 жыл бұрын
Love the vídeo. Really cool to see this conversion
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nuno
@susantaylor5584
@susantaylor5584 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video Nekkid. I can`t wait for Trouble's restoration video. You must be so proud of him!. Take care until next time. Tara!
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. He showed his restoration in the video lol
@Geordo1960
@Geordo1960 2 жыл бұрын
I always love to hear your “food for thought” and philosophies that you add to your watch maker videos, I can always come to your videos for something to think about and also relaxation as you repair the watches. Also find the technical repairs of your watches fascinating. You inspired me to get all of my watches in running order it and now I have such a large selection of watches to wear! However there is one watch that I think I may have thrown away that was so beautiful now I regret. Going to do some more searching at my home hopefully I didn’t throw it away and stashed it somewhere.
@richardsmegma5081
@richardsmegma5081 3 жыл бұрын
Cool as a cucumber, Mr Nekkid!
@ionracer24
@ionracer24 2 жыл бұрын
Really dig this build, love the leather strap and whole dial/case combo. While i've swapped many an engine/transmission etc. i've never attempted to do a watch, as much as i'd love to. If i had a stash of spare parts i might attempt it but, i'd love to buy that watch if its for sale maybe??
@akshatsingh9386
@akshatsingh9386 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the video, one of the best watch DIY video on KZbin
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks ashkat
@robertrishel3685
@robertrishel3685 2 жыл бұрын
Mesmerizing and no less mysterious to me, even after watching several of your videos🤯. Wonderful! Your humor, skill and wit...wonderful! The very best of KZbin!
@nevamind68t23
@nevamind68t23 3 жыл бұрын
Mate, loved the new angles, project and final product 👍🏾 And, I still have my gold plated Lorus my wife gifted me for Christmas 95 LoL 🖤
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@toodyface
@toodyface 3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating, thank you. Bless you all🙏❤😸👏👍
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@jeff1176
@jeff1176 3 жыл бұрын
Oh man I just think all of your vidoes are terrific. I enjoy very much what you do. You and trouble always lift me up when I'm not quite up to snuff. Thank you for all you do, God bless. Peace and love to you and yours.
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff. Same to you and yours mate
@SavedbyHim
@SavedbyHim 2 жыл бұрын
Man that pocket watch dial looks so good I would be tempted to stick it in the wrist watch case just as is!
@panaceiasuberes6464
@panaceiasuberes6464 3 жыл бұрын
Beginning of the video: all happy with the life outdoors. End of the video: damn you pollen!
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Hehe, can’t let pollen win
@dustinbeasley
@dustinbeasley 3 жыл бұрын
I love doing these with Hamilton 917 pocket watch movements. the cases are long gone (people would gut the movements and melt the cases down for the gold) but the movements are works of art. They are about the size of a 6497 as well (10s pocket watch movement size IIRC?) and can often fit into 6497 size cases with a little work. Love your videos and work!
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing mate
@realwarriorscholar
@realwarriorscholar 8 ай бұрын
I'm considering converting my Hamilton pocket watch 917 cal to a Panerai style watch. Any tips would be appreciated.
@thuanquoc1231
@thuanquoc1231 2 жыл бұрын
That is a super cool case, if not the coolest case I have even seen!!!
@jimreed3916
@jimreed3916 2 жыл бұрын
I have worked my way though 10-12 of your videos and they are fascinating. I have a Chelsea Clock that is running several minutes slow a day that I may start to attempt a repair if plausible. It is already completely adjusted so it will need to be deeper than that. Thank you for the motivation.
@BenDover-ri2uz
@BenDover-ri2uz Жыл бұрын
You have one of the best channels in KZbin !! & It's amazing the beautiful work you do !! Thank you really thank you from Texas !!
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@Tinmouser
@Tinmouser 3 жыл бұрын
Great way to wind down after work. (did I use that pun already? well like everything with watches, it's cyclical.) Cheers for another great vid.
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks Tom
@spavliskojr
@spavliskojr Жыл бұрын
It would be great to reuse the old dial and hands on another project..
@kenchristianson8591
@kenchristianson8591 3 жыл бұрын
I use my grandfather’s company given railroad pocket watch everyday. It’s in for service as we speak for a new crystal. I miss having it in my pocket. I always have people fuss over it most times when someone see it appear from it’s cocoon. 😂 This channel is one of my top 2. You need PATREON! 🍻
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@sirbondman007
@sirbondman007 Жыл бұрын
1st time watching; kudos to you for your attention to detail, great photography and your calm nature when responding to your child. Refreshing
@revolting887
@revolting887 3 жыл бұрын
I'm really curious what some of his personal "daily-drive" watches are 🤔 - excellent video once again!
@rockbod
@rockbod 3 жыл бұрын
I wear my Fusee pocket watches all the time! Practical is relative my friend and pocket watches kick a__ over wristwatches every day.
@esvegateban
@esvegateban 2 жыл бұрын
To anyone doubting Sea-Gull: Venus was, back in the day, among the top chronograph movement makers, with Lemania, Valjoux and Landeron. Sea-Gull bought everything from Venus and improved upon it. Today, Sea-Gull chronos are about the only accesible mechanical, column-wheel chronos you can buy (because all others are ultra expensive). They are reliable and nicely finished. If they can manage a decent chrono, a three hander is not harder.
@tickingWATCH
@tickingWATCH 3 жыл бұрын
I would rather keep the pocket watch (this one here looks quite well) and used some other Unitas clone movement. Anyway excellent conversion 😀
@jamesreid5286
@jamesreid5286 3 жыл бұрын
Sure it looks cool as a pocket watch (I like the dial A LOT more), but are you going to carry around a pocket watch daily or a wristwatch? he did this since the pocket watch isn't a regular use item for 99.99% of the world anymore. I don't even like Panerai styling and I agree with this project way more than keeping an old movement rusty in a pocket watch.
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
You can always keep the pocket watch parts and reassemble it back in the future. Your basically just using the engine for a while in a new chassis
@stupitdog9686
@stupitdog9686 3 жыл бұрын
I , Myself, converted two old concrete blocks into a half step by my kitchen door 'cos it was a bit high ! Was a piece of cake - an I like cake.
@colinmetzler
@colinmetzler 2 жыл бұрын
this is my favorite video so far, im a yank and until now couldn't stand brits but now my attitude has changed forever after watching your watch show, and I want to try my hand at this chicanery, my old 70s bulova they want $350 to service I figure I use that to buy cheap tools and then regret this endeavor then try again with a stop watch from the ebay
@tozzifan67
@tozzifan67 5 ай бұрын
You add fantasy to watch videos, different from any other, really enjoyable and relaxing. Good job mate!
@CalypsoMom
@CalypsoMom 3 жыл бұрын
"The Borrowers have been here again " lol.
@nicholasolifant9538
@nicholasolifant9538 3 жыл бұрын
This was really fun to watch , I never seen a conversion done on KZbin thank you nekkid really love watching your work ⌚👌🤙🤙🤙
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nicholas
@Dsportster
@Dsportster 2 жыл бұрын
It's a great change watching your channel, with all the conflicts going on with timepiece gentleman, they're causing turmoil is a 180 from your show and it's appreciated.
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott. Sorry I’m not aware of the timepiece gentlemen that you speak off
@graxav
@graxav 3 жыл бұрын
Great content! Especially the hair spring repair!
@NekkidWatchmaker
@NekkidWatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Graeme
@MrJohnnyorange
@MrJohnnyorange 3 жыл бұрын
Links to the items used would be very helpfull!
@badboy40able
@badboy40able 3 жыл бұрын
Stunning channel with great humor.
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