Restoration of a Rusty Bruno Söhnle Glashütte Automatic-Watch - Sellita SW-200 Full Service

This time i´am restoring an automatic wristwatch. The model is called
"Lagomat" and it´s made by Bruno Söhnle in Glashütte (Germany).
It is powered by an Sellita SW-200 movement, made in La Chaux-de-Fonds
(Switzerland) and modified by Bruno Söhnle. The saphire crystal is
surrounded by a rose gold ion-plated stainless steel bezel. The black
dial with rose gold indices and hands complete the portrait of this
elegant dresswatch priced at approx. 1300 USD.
Unfortunately the watch isn´t running at all, the crown-stem is
broken and there is quite some rust inside this beautiful movement.
The watch and especially the strap is dirty and smells awful.
It seems like some of the rust and dirt has found it´s way to the
dial as well and the hands have tarnished over time.
After disassembling the watch, the movement starts moving again.
But as expected, the movement is in a pretty bad condition and loses
several minutes a day. I need to disassemble the whole movement,
clean all the parts and re-assemble it with some fresh oil.
The crown-stem has broken off flush on the crown. No chance to get
it out by handtools, without damaging the crown itself. After 1 week
in an alum/water-bath the stem has dissolved completely and
a new stem can be mounted.
Dial and hands are cleaned and after some slight polishing of
the case and bezel, the watch can be assembled again. Treat this
watch a new strap and enjoy it on the wrist.
A small downer: The rosegold bezel has some slight signs of wear-off.
Re-Plating the stainless steel bezel is a pretty expensive job,
even more if the color shade should match the original. That´s why
i leave it as it is.
I hope you liked this restoration, if so, like, comment and subscribe ;)
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[@jerohmjallorina1728]

So relaxing. No music. No narration. Just the sound of watch tools and movement... Perfect.

[@mattbonnell7023]

These videos are perfect. Love that there is no narrating; all you hear is the clicks when pieces fall into place. Super relaxing and satisfying. Great job please keep it up.

[@MrInterkid]

Exactly... In your silence is the perfection

[@MoonsingerMedia]

Jorge Custódio Definitely the full ASMR effect with this guys vids

[@therealwatchdoctor]

That's true, I have to try that also on my channel :-). He is doing a realy good job.

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[@wesleypepple7525]

Don't forget the socks

[@Leo-Crespi]

For someone who is starting out, this your old video seems way more achievable than the new videos. Also no silly time travel machine.

[@omidkhaleghi1591]

Thank you for not talking...the video and sound are great...I feel so good when I hear your breathing and the sound of your tools clearly...whenever I'm tired and come back from work, and a lot of time I watch your channel's videos before going to sleep...thank you♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍

[@DrHardlyKummsz]

I need more videos!! I've watched all of yours at least 5x times each, they're super relaxing and I love watching the craftsmanship

[@JustAboutTime]

Same!!!

[@hokeydok1]

Please

[@chris4415]

Hell yeah keep them coming!

[@tajamultajamul4591]

How much watch

[@deejayjent]

Same haha, maybe some even more 😂

[@serta40]

I Think what makes these Videos awesome is that it's all About the Artistry.....And not about Self Gratification...How many videos have we watched that is about the Individual and not the work being done ........This Brother doesn't find it necessary to even show his Face.....All About the "CRAFT''.....Well Done Young Man

[@nlq7844]

I’m am just so impressed that you are able to keep you hands so incredibly still. Putting that jewel in the balance wheel pivot would have given me way too much anxiety. Incredible work!

[@domdieudo]

This person has golden fingers. The precision of the gesture is close to perfection, they are rare people because to refurbish this kind of broken thing is a feat. It's a company with a lot of people who made this watch. While he is alone

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks I appreciate that 👍😉

[@simonrowe3124]

I just marvel at how small, intricate and delicate some of the parts of the watch are, and not just that he can remove them, though also that someone made them and fitted it all together in the first place!

[@theokorner6237]

Die Videos haben eine unglaubliche Ästethik. Man muß beim zuschauen die Luft anhalten. Ganz großes Kino. 👍

[@Rondo2ooo]

How could somebody let this watch age that bad? Marvelous restoration job as always!

[@williamstrecker1548]

There is something so relaxing when viewing your videos. I also love the wimsy you add at times. First class all the way.

[@thhizon]

Lets blow this channel up!!! Quality content. Not like those fake "I happened to find a watch in a rice field that needs restoration" channels that gets millions of views pretending to restore fake watches.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

100% agree 👍

[@jenilocke8255]

Lol I saw that one, well the first 30 seconds before I stopped watching.

[@ezra4374]

Music 🎶?

[@keithlamb578]

Something extremely satisfying about watching you work. Lovely to see such skill and care. Making it like new again instead of conforming to the throw away culture we live in Also such a wonderful degree of craftsmanship to create the movement to begin with.

[@johnperry5396]

It's after 2am and I'm watching these to soothe me into sleep. Better than Valium.

[@eroche12]

funny. same here :-)

[@Ygggdrasill]

Merveilleux. J'adore qu'il n'y ait pas de musique, ni de bruit autre que les bruits du démontage...Tellement relaxant.

[@yourselfdotcomlol]

I've always wondered how my automatic watch was built inside. This was very satisfying to observe.

[@ryankenney3981]

How incredibly satisfying this process is.

[@StreetArtistsOfTheWorld]

You can actually see the dirt hop off in the ultrasonic thingy! Beautiful restoration, no music as well (Thanks!).

[@nelsonchiara3541]

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[@brianregan1]

That is a beautiful watch. I do not know much about watches YET but this watch struck me as a quality product. It never occurred to me that Germany made any kind of quality watches . but in my opinion this watch looks fantastic.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Germany is making some awesome watches. Glashütte Original, Steinhart, Nomos, Sinn, Laco, Junghans... for example 😉

[@iqbalhussain9853]

Love to watch your restorations...which was your most challenging restore till date...

[@ericb8888]

Stunning work . It took me an hour to put a second hand back on , cased it up and it fell off ....Thanks for sharing your skills with us .

[@therealwatchdoctor]

Also nice how you fixed the broken stem in the crown, good job!

[@bruces12]

Never heard of the watch brand but it is beautiful and the internal craftsmanship is awesome. Thanks for the video...very enjoyable.

[@johnsherborne3245]

Fascinating skill demonstration, making each part must be even more intricate.

[@MisterTroglodyte]

Dude, you are like the Swiss Watch of Swiss Watch restoration.

[@thomashadleigh2575]

Die Geduld brächte ich im Leben nicht auf. Super Arbeit!

[@nathandkreosote9917]

That's a sw-200? Wow I they've done so much finishing work that I couldn't even tell! Nice job.

[@pincopallino2034]

Persone come voi dovrebbero vivere per sempre, in voi c'è la maestria l'amore e la sapienza dell'umanità.

[@cheeseblog]

Can’t stop watching your videos.

[@slick4401]

Brilliant piece of work on a fine watch. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos for us.

[@malai72mavino72]

genius. I've just binge-watched all your videos... It was amazing.

[@spiketrademark1099]

Skill and art to bring this back to life.

[@amirulhakim268]

i have longed to wait this watch restoration style, the others are either too long or too short, or too simple, or too complicated. this is the video i need. please make more video of watch restoration like this with all swiss watches!

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks for your comment I'm currently working on a tiny swiss ladies watch. I hope I can upload it soon ⌚

[@ACMEpowersports]

One of the finest Channels I have ever seen. Please bring us more! Maybe a chronograph?

[@RedDeadRestoration]

I'm not really a Chronograph-Fan but sure, a Chronograph would be a nice video 😉

[@ACMEpowersports]

I sent you a DM on Instagram

[@olivierdeaux5522]

Ce travail et ces vidéos sont remarquables. Un régal.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

merci ;)

[@МихаилСтаврович]

Это завораживает,когда часы встали,а потом идёт процесс ремонта,а потом сборка и механизм заработал,это замечательно.

[@bmw128racer]

Neat trick using potassium alum to dissolve the broken stem in the crown.

[@nepsis33]

Just the type of Asmr channel I have been looking for!

[@anilkinikar]

Love your channel. You are such a creative person. Bringing life to dead watches. Hats off to your hard work. All the best and keep it up. Already subscribed!👍🏼

[@Patriot-rising]

Where ever you find these watches please let us know. I would like to stay away from these people. Anyone who treats a watch like that has serious issues. Or did the prior owner loose his life in that tragedy? But as always you do an awesome job. Hey there us a Chinese watch repairer on here that pulls them out of the dirt, out of the ocean and even rusted solid and even in concrete. He works unrealistic miracles in had fantasy world. He should watch your channel. At least your restorations are real. Sir. You do fantastic work! Thank you for another fine video!

[@elizabethwentz8211]

Your work and skill is just amazing! That’s a good looking watch!

[@Stephen-cn9tu]

Really good techniques and skills rarely found these days

[@lumierebrigitte67]

what a beautiful watch ! your work is so precise and really exciting

[@Andrew.quigley]

Awesome skills. It's amazing the effort behind the designing and how such small parts are made.

[@Sydneywide1]

Amazing work. You deserve more views and subscribers. They will come.

[@shyansubhrabhattacharya5210]

Yes man u dont talk dats is what amazing

[@ezra4374]

Needs music 🎶

[@MSGBlair]

Great work on a watch that has not had a good past life.

[@tugrulguvenerturun5854]

Your videos are like therapy, please continue to making them :)

[@Buddlertom]

Beautiful movement and great work! Seems to be an upgraded Sellita.

[@RA73690]

More of this restoration videos pls

[@dian4318]

Finally after watching all of your video, i know what the purple thing is... Shock-absorber Thanks

[@marcrousseau3872]

Thank you ! amazingly satisfying and relaxing, great work and beautiful time pieces.

[@dommerdom]

That is the prettiest SW-200 I've ever seen

[@stephenhenion8304]

I was surprised to see the crystal in such nice condition considering the overall abuse of the rest of the watch. Great video thanks again

[@sylvaind.6786]

🙄🤦‍♂️

[@Reaper-3000]

If i had to rebuild a Watch like that it would probably take me into another dimension.. Good work man... Subscribed!

[@thetazva]

Another great job, I really like the face of this watch its uniqueness really catches the eye.

[@Max2corde]

Man, i begin a formation in watch, in this time we learn the automatic movement, and it’s the same like you, awesome. Thank you for the help lol

[@alanpreston3111]

Beautiful job in a lovely watch , I never knew that “Alum” was so powerful, saw it as a comedy item on old Loony Toones cartoons😐😐😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@salvatorecusimano6260]

Good morning I see that you are a fairly good technician I am a self-taught person who also delights in the disassembly and reassembly of quartz and automatic watches

[@stewartkline3943]

Thank you for the intricate and fascinating videos.

[@thiseasathens]

although I compained for the scary scull and the name dead I must admit that the videos are perfect. The image is perfect and from all the videos that I have seen of this type the best.

[@RalphGuest]

What up, Red? When I found you last month I commented on how much I like your videos. I especially like no narration. The ASMR thing really works for you. And all your little gimmicks & shticks are a crack up. The Time Machine and those socks are my favorites. So I thought I’d take a look at how many videos you’ve got racked up and noticed you’ve only got 37 over the last 3 years. So I was like, oh hell yes siree Bob, I can go back to the very beginning and watch… pun intended… you from the very start and be up to speed in a couple of days. So I got some ‘watchin’ to do. And, FYI, I’ve watched a bunch of other videos and I’ve got to tell you, I really, really like your style

[@therealwatchdoctor]

Beautiful rotor on this watch, I love it. Nice video editing as well!

[@robertoramos806]

Muy buen video "Red Dead Restoration". Exelente demostración. Saludos. Roberto-Córdoba Argentina.

[@Patriot-rising]

Oh and what a fantastic dial! That is one sweet watch! And btw nothing wrong with the stem that a little JB weld couldn't fix..But it is best to do that after super gluing the dial in place.

[@Marie579]

Beautiful looking movement, as nice as the case, great restoration thanks

[@wslandry]

Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship! Job well done!

[@johndavidson5461]

I'm going to be a geek here, but your the only person I've saw using that putty to handle the gem stones. I would imagine they are quite delicate. And yet I've watched other repairers grip them with tweezers across the top and bottom. Surely that would scratch it .

[@Occuria1]

I really love the look of that watch.

[@BenoitDICHAMP]

So meticulous and captivating ! thank you for sharing your passion !

[@butts4653]

the decorations on that selitta are incredible

[@bushcraftsurvivaljackonly7319]

Die Uhr hat Stil. Gefällt mir das Design!

[@bijankumar2922]

Very patiently doing assembling works

[@ДМИТРА-г7м]

Посмотрел шесть роликов. Первые два смотрел забывая дышать))) После просмотра шестого ролика - разобрал и собрал старый будильник))))))) Будильник, мать его, заработал!!!! ))))))))

[@josedurbano2730]

Very beautiful watch. Nice job !!

[@J3006K]

Wow that's an amazing watch .. Rather rare so thank you so much for the video it was a perfect service.

[@Metal-Joker]

I hope the rest of your videos are much closer to the camera or at least zoomed closer. I like your work.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Yes, they are 😉

[@jasonmock848]

How does someone get into this profession/hobby? I find it super interesting and I would love to give this a try but was wondering where and how to learn.

[@SteveJobs_]

Either am I

[@Sterlingjob]

Buy a Rolex and strip it down!

[@Robstrap]

Probably by buying broken watches and repairing them

[@davedawber527]

There are online classes you can take toget you started

[@Aiwendill]

mostly by sitting down and studying and then even more sitting and practicing and practicing and practicing and...

[@Enygma89]

Such nice construction!

[@jenilocke8255]

So satisfying to watch, very well produced video too. Thankyou for producing this content, most enjoyable.

[@asaprulers226]

I know you need to know where everything goes to put it back together but that's crazy! I would be way to worried about losing anything and scared to put it back together so many little things

[@muraterdem42]

better than toy story andy restoration :) such as fast movement i like it

[@kennethjanczak4900]

Again a beautifull result... Thanks for taking the time to make the video and share it

[@LuckityGame]

I love your work I hope I can learn some of the skill thanks for sharing

[@1labuakimegnyerteasegberug596]

U R A ARTIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RESPECT!!! THANK YOU !!!!

[@austincalleja8628]

What a fantastic job! Well done. You are a real professional.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks 👍

[@jens-olafbodemann6053]

Hier sieht man auch schön den Unterschied zwischen einer einfachen und einer hochwertigen Uhr.

[@MrInterkid]

The best.....top....wonderful.....no words..... silence and perfection!!

[@orange6092]

I laugh every time you throw a strap in the trashcan!!! I know it's coming, but I still can't help myself!!!!!

[@pavy415]

Finally a real video but won't just buying a stellita movement be cheaper ?

[@rockmoc]

excellent restoration dude thank you

[@kurreorava9626]

I like the hydraulic press part 14:32. Pretty amazing.

[@markmister8568]

This watch is perfect. Your job is excellent. Thank you.

[@andrewgrace4410]

Stunning watch, love the glass backplate, and the movement is beautiful 👌🏾👌🏾

[@amypeterson4615]

I love your channel. So relaxing to watch you do what you do. I must admit, I sometimes nod off. I've got a few questions for you, if you don't mind. 1. Why didn't you remove the main spring from its canister when you put it in the ultrasonic cleaning machine? 2. Do you ever have to adjust the timing of a watch? They seem to magically go to perfect rates on your timing machine after cleaning and reassembly. Hard to believe. 3. If you do have to adjust the rates, do you first center the timing adjustment screw? I noticed it was almost at full "+". Thank you and nice job, heb

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks 1. The mainspring container has not be cleaned in the ultrasonic 2. Yes is need to adjust the watches. I'm doing it off camera 😉 3. Beat error first then + / -

[@chrisjuliano3964]

So dumb, but I just love the sound when you pop off the hands from the dial.

[@nanquan491]

Wow! The work you do is really amazing.

[@jaydelatorre5962]

I wish I could learn this skills-I like the way you present your work seems more quality action. No talking at all.

[@Normallyification]

How can someone treat this watch this badly ? Appreciate your work tho, this video alongside with the militairy watch one gain you a subscribe :)

[@markh9236]

I could only dream of such dexterity.