Restoration of a Cave Divers Seiko Watch - Rusty 1980s Seiko Slim Turtle 6309-7290

[@sirmoumou4937]

this is an resurrection operation not a restoration not a rescue bravo

[@MtZion-fl7gp]

I think you understood what he was doing.. understanding is more effective, that kind of comment is very old in all kinds of such views

[@GuitarGuy650]

​@@MtZion-fl7gp...what? 😂

[@oliverprstholm8716]

This guy is not a Watchmaker, hes a necromancer

[@DuyThienNguyen-p1i]

ok ok

[@adityasundar324]

I never have the patience to watch a 20+ minute watch restoration video, but man oh man! I was glued onto the screen for the entire 21 minutes and it was worth every second!

[@predragjo5977]

This guys right there is the reason I love automatic watches. :) This completely destroyed watch was restored to its full glory with only new dial, hands and bezel insert.

[@Robert-vw3od]

Watching this again and it’s even better second time around, lot of people who are very good at watch restoration would not have bothered with that sekio in that state, your presentation the engineering the care and effort in bringing it back to life is an absolute joy to behold. whoever owns that watch now will be as proud of owning it because you restored it as any Rolex owner could ever be on the day they walked out of the shop.

[@MrHardhatharry]

BRAVO! I believe this may be the best restoration yet. Your skills are amazing.

[@RadekW-]

Skills of course. But the most importand are many, many machines and tools. In total, very expesnsive. A single ELMA poler machine is so expensive .

[@The_Beast_666]

@@RadekW-You mean like a 1000 bucks?

[@philipbrailey]

It’s amazing how the face changes so well.

[@kennethjanczak4900]

My daughter...... Naomi 4 years old, loves your vids, but is SO IMPRESSED with your time machine..... So we started building oure oure own timemachine.... Then naomi can travel back and forward in time, and give good rewievs on candies and toys to come.... And aleart dad on future tools that will come out on the market.. Thanks for taking the time to make the video and share it..

[@danspencer4235]

Most satisfying spring bar removal I have ever seen.

[@gstyle5482]

This is a true testament to, a craftsman with the correct knowledge and tools, equals a job well done. Amazing! Great video.

[@rodvickery9169]

One of the most impresive watch restorations I've seen. This Seiko was destroyed.

[@JamieBainbridge]

Speaks volumes to the quality of the parts. 35 years old and drenched in seawater. Still keeps time perfectly.

[@Georgealex77]

This is why I love watches so much. Years under dirt and it can still be restored but the most fascinating aspect of it is that it holds so much value with its longevity and history behind it, one of the few items that can last you a lifetime in this world, invest in a good one and you will never lose.

[@timhuang9430]

Seiko Co. should buy this restored watch and your video so to place them in her historical timepieces museum

[@Howisthatright]

Friday afternoon, work got me stressed out my box! 20 mins watching your video and I'm nice and relaxed again. You never cease to amaze me with these restorations. That was incredible how you pretty much brought that watch back from the grave. Please keep doing what you are doing, these videos are amazing and whilst I'd never manage to replicate what you do, you are very inspiring. Thank you!!

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks 😊

[@afandirahmat8194]

Yes I believe your video has therapeutical effect as well.

[@andrewmurton8379]

A great watch with such a wonderful personal history restored to perfection and ready to have many more years of use, who doesn’t love the SKX.

[@dahveed284]

This is what happens when you dive to 151 meters with a watch only approved for 150 meters.

[@vanwilder1101]

Nobody is diving 150m lol

[@K0MBIAN]

​@@vanwilder1101It's a joke "LOL"

[@humanbeing1675]

Tolle Arbeit. Wie immer. Macht es immer noch interessanter, wenn es eine Hintergrundgeschichte dazu gibt.

[@_guillermo]

Would’ve been cool if you kept the same dial and/or hands to keep the character of its previous life

[@hijikatasan]

old spring still hits 0s/day, crazy !

[@ruzvild81]

It’s gift from heaven, that people like you exist 😊

[@jeffreyalbarandorivera9750]

So far this is the best restoration of seiko slim case turtle 6309 divers. Case buffed but not excessive..the buffing procedure is at it's best revealing the hair line and shiny parts as it should..THE BEST.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks, was a lot of work 👍

[@Vernomeno]

I love the Seiko divers, especially the 6309 and 7002! The movement here didn't look as bad as I thought it would. Great work as always!

[@AntonioMartinez-tt7ud]

Your restorations are amazing!!!!. Those watches are death, but you can return them to the life!!!!. Thank you for making this videos. I enjoy them a lot. 👍👍👍

[@ToxicMasculinity-t5q]

The discipline, precision and attention to detail you display with every restoration is a joy to behold. 🖤

[@Alex-px2mb]

Truly a labor of love. That watch would have been thrown away by so many people and the results are amazing.

[@spybot6697]

Absolutely amazing transformation! I bet the owner was pleased beyond belief! 👍

[@seekinalias]

Да какой владелец, никто такое уже восстанавливать не будет, слишком дорого. Более того это только для видео, так как с разбитым стеклом, при такой коррозии корпуса а подвижный маятник механизма это чудо))). И сам механизм свежий. Там бы все закисло и покрылось кораллами, как и снаружи. Так что это шоу не более

[@GardenGuy1942]

This video made me incredibly angry. Watches are like people, and we shouldn’t play with them when they are meant to die. This video is a disgrace to the Seiko watch brand.

[@pofrof4910]

@@GardenGuy1942

[@willemp6432]

My best friend has one of those. He has so much money and can buy any thing he wants but he loves that watch and it`s the only one he wears. I can understand that. Oh, by the way. we are not young anymore. Great job.

[@Mighty-Man]

​@@seekinaliasрусский, брысь под шконку. Вы до сих пор гордитесь выдуманным мастером Левшой, который подковал механическую блоху. Но даже в вашей сказке описано, что блоха могла танцевать. А после того, как Левша сунул к ней свои кривые руки, она танцевать перестала. Левша сломал уникальную чужую вещь ради понтов. Потому что русские - всегда криворукие ...

[@Harvin87]

What a classic, beautiful piece.

[@1SaG]

He really wasn't kidding when he put the term "Dead" into his channel title. I mean ... that poor old Seiko looked like it was way beyond saving. Awesome work!

[@donparker1823]

These old mechanical watches are magnificently complex. I don't know anything about watch making but these video's are nearly hypnotic to me. And the specialised tooling... Whooo weee especially the time machine :)

[@pradityapraditya5987]

That is how you rebuild a fossil ... An expert with his gadget and colorful socks 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@stephenhorsley668]

I bet the first thing the owner said was, "Is this MY watch?!". It's absolutely incredible. Had it not been for your awesome video, it would be hard to believe it was. Wow, 10/10.

[@eddiejones.redvees]

You can see the passion that you put into your work bringing back great watch’s back to life

[@conscience-commenter]

Clearly a breach of water seal causing the rusting of the hands and other issues . That was one well used dive watch . Fantastic job .

[@Emmepi37]

The Flux Capacitor always kills me.🤣🤣🤣

[@erichg.6235]

Almost unbelievable what can be done with dedication, knowledge and craftsmanship. A surprise for me, in the old Seiko are plastic parts installed in the movement. And these can be further used after more than 40 years after cleaning.

[@s.powell335]

You are truly amazing at your craft! Great job bring that watch back to life. A true pleasure to observe you at work.

[@fockerykena4714]

Alter Schwede, wäre so froh jemand bekäme meine 6309 wieder hin und dann sehe ich das... Unfassbar! Toll inszeniert und keine Minute Zuviel.

[@JD68]

Unbelievable! I know, this is only your "Hobby". You are not a Professional. You are Better, you are an Artist, a Magician. Unbelievable!😮👍

[@davidtwliew616]

I have special top respect for the masters that knew how to repair these timepiece. The concentration and the tiny details they put into the watch is priceless. It takes years of apprentice and years of efforts to obtain such skills. But sadly they are a endangered species already. Not many youngsters are interested and have patience to learn such skills from the masters.

[@pickleparty247]

There aren't many masters around, and unfortunately mechanical timepieces are obsolete technology which have a comparatively tiny market nowadays. It's not smart to compete for a limited number of apprenticeship positions, put yourself through the program, and then go to work in an obsolete industry that is going through a temporary revival. And I'm saying this as someone who enjoys mechanical timepieces.

[@xianreiss]

The bringing back to life of this watch is phenomenal. The meticulousness and patience you posses to repair this watch and others is so admirable. Did you really clean the hands and face or were they replaced? Thank you for your relaxing to watch video.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

They were replaced 😉

[@andersonstmoficial6431]

No lost cause with this guy, brilliantly well done sir!

[@Outofthisworldxx]

Both are same legendary The watch and the restorator!!

[@manny_k2988]

When you first showed the condition of the watch I kept saying "Why would you ever want to restore this, its impossible! Just bin it". But, you sir, have done an incredible job! This wasn't a restoration but rather a revival😆

[@dost328]

Well used well served watch. Seen it all... I wouldn't wear it while diving after this masterful restoration. ❤ But that's me 😊

[@TheRandallraplee]

Your occupation is mind blowing and your skill level is incredible! Thank you! Craftsmanship is not dead!

[@odiesclips7621]

Just fascinating!! The entire process, including the videography. Thank you for this!❤

[@germaneiro]

I've been watching your work for almost 1 year. And i don't even know how a watch works 😅. But this videos are AMAZING.

[@sv_sreehari]

Your restorations are worth watching.I never did skip any part and I love to see every videos till the last second.❤

[@Raven1180]

My mind is blown. All those pieces laying there and I'm like how the heck would you know where they go. Bravo Sir.

[@KalashnikIlya]

Это потрясающе. Каждый раз смотрю и восторгаюсь! Это правда круто!

[@Timesradical]

So much effort to do this work and make a video of it at the same time with this quality

[@Gho5tWr1ter]

Damn! It just ain’t the restoration skills I am amazed of! Great editing!!

[@suenichols7047]

Always watching for the socks. 😊 Mesmerizing watch restoration.

[@josephseidel489]

This was like watching Tiger Woods at the top of his game. Almost too brilliant to comprehend. The care, precision... simply amazing.

[@robertlassiter907]

Bravo! Well done. I’ve noticed that you’ve added some new tools and gadgets to your arsenal. Nice.

[@javierlopezruiz7300]

The fact that a man can be so skilled to restore a pretty much dead watch just blows my mind

[@F3tz1]

Gestern noch ein altes Video geschaut und mich gefragt: wann kommt endlich mal ein neues? Vielen lieben Dank für das Erhören meiner Gedanken 😘 Und wie immer: super Arbeite, bitte weiter so 😁

[@JorgeVidales-m4g]

Huste, esta haciendo honor a los relojeros, de nuestras sociedades, antiguas

[@richards5593]

My god, What skills do you have. Fantastic work, keep it up.

[@skurge98]

Would love to see a video of the owner seeing the restoration. Also, love that this watch will have a chance to go on more adventures.

[@jatco84]

Fabulous restoration of what looked like a dead and forgotten timepiece. You did a fantastic job of bringing that one back to life. Excellent word and superb results. Kudos once again...!

[@texgowing7359]

My gob is abserlutley smacked. I honestly thought, there is no way, bravo master watchmaker.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@chriskeiser5809]

I probably would have taken this as an opportunity to swap to an NH36 movement, but that was amazing work.

[@mohsenmoeen5036]

I would rather let this one Rest In Peace and buy a new watch. A Seiko in this condition did not worth the time and effort, unless the aim is to practice and make a video

[@fulvioplatania3091]

great geat job as usual, with a special care about the tools to avoid any kind of adage to the movement…the most watchmaker I saw onto the web

[@groove9899]

Dude has a desktop flux capacitor in his basement.... I love it

[@c.r.chandler5905]

Pardon the pun that you brought that watch back from the deep depths of the abyss. Incredible work, I'm sure the owner was pleased.

[@josedurbano2730]

Honestly, this is one of your best videos. Amazing job. Beautiful watch.

[@jasontrewin123]

Absolutely mind blowing the precision/skill this video show. Not a single word is said.

[@MusicAllStar]

I hope someone at Seiko is watching this to see what kind of craftsman restored their watch. Seiko give this perfect man a job.

[@bjw4859]

I still have to watch this with headphones on to enjoy it the most, well done.

[@orologiaccionemo2088]

Lavorazione eccezionale ,complimemnti.

[@CircleLoop]

Me quedo sin palabras. INCREÍBLE.

[@friedrichwilhelmvonsteuben7952]

Love the retro polishing montage

[@jonnie13black]

that was awesome. and always worth rescuing a seiko diver. i have a beast seiko, the caesar. think its an ska383. being a manual worker, any watch gets destroyed eventually, so ive always had something rugged. the seiko divers have proved to be the toughest.

[@Jorj57]

stellar restoration work as usual mate! although personally i wouldn't gonna polish, replace the dial, bezel insert, and the handsets if that watch is mine (sentimental value). but hey, at least it can be used for another diving mission again just like the ol' days 😉

[@kc4cvh]

I'm delighted to learn that both the diver and the watch survived.

[@Verrucca00]

Amazing as always, although, I skipped the time travel sequence… anyway, you’re one of my absolute favorites, because I love to see a complete, good-as-new restoration. Also, I really enjoy your vast array of tools, and your amazing socks! Thanks so much! Looking forward to the next one!

[@ross4693]

Not only are you an excellent watch maker but you are a great cinematographer

[@watchluver]

Phenomenal job as usual, but why in the world would he want all of that wonderful patina to be removed from the case and case-back? patina = memories and enjoyment IMO

[@DekkerExpat]

I agree, I much prefer when the old watches are just repaired so they can still show that they have lived and have history, even with a destroyed dial. Here it just looks like a new watch, I don’t see the point.

[@julianrowland9079]

IMO Patina is a euphemism for ugly. Sorry its a metal case wristwatch, and the only story it told was it was absolutely buggered. Now restored to its former glory.

[@watchluver]

@@julianrowland9079 With that logic, why bother with the restoration? Just throw it in the trash and get a brand new one.

[@bizjetfixr8352]

It's not only the restoration. It's the owners loyalty to a piece of equipment that has put in 30-40 years of service and stories.

[@mrdmahesh]

The Masterpiece Restoration from the Master!!

[@dire67]

I always thought the turtle ran a 7s26. Learn something new every day, I guess.

[@setter55]

Fantastic work, I own several of these slim case 6309's. One being a pretty good condition all original. The other though has been modified with aftermarket parts to Pepsi A spec. Seems incredibly hard to find original dials, chapter rings, hands and bezel inserts.

[@myturkishlife1777]

I have this very same watch, had it for years , really enjoy it in my collection... Have a great day everyone 👍

[@pgsahlman]

I just love that time machine! Great work as usual!!!

[@Cafe-nw6ct]

We need a Red Dead Restoration in each village!! 🙂. Bravisimo!!!!

[@nicholasdavies6264]

One word only ...... WOW !

[@robertstancer4469]

A view from the UK. If you ever need a reason to convince you this guy is the best on youtube, this is it. He knocks the others into a cocked hat. Apart from one other UK channel based in Birmingham that has gone political regarding Gaza, this guy takes absolute no hopers and brings them back to life. All the others just repair a non running watch. What you don't see is all the preparation and cleaning time that goes into these restorations. This video is 21mins but i guess from start to finish is a couple of days. Excellent viewing, thanks.

[@memati1110]

WOW this is amazing!!! This is one of the best restorations, if not the best!

[@intricateinc8566]

Beautiful work as always. In a time when we have people faking restoration videos left right and center, We also have *Red Dead Restoration* doing *incredible* transformations that restore a piece of someone's past as well as securing the timepiece for the next generation. Much Respect sir.

[@nunosantos5376]

As always, great restoration and great editing. This is one of does where i was whising you could have kept the original dial.

[@barthitman]

What a beauty of an end result. Love my Seiko's and would be thrilled to have that as mine

[@MiguelTorres-ci7rh]

Magnifico trabajo 👏👏 Jajaja tu gran pie excelente ayuda jaja

[@ducatimikep]

Shocked at this restoration! Speechless!! Bravo!!

[@pastfinderfrank]

Perfection as per usual. Bravo and thank you for another film!

[@guataco]

20 more years. Nicolas is happy and amazed.

[@vikinho62oficial]

Incrível,simplesmente incrível, magnífico parabéns linda recuperação do seyko

[@waynejrice]

This is an epic film. Incredible work by an artist of the first order.

[@mikeschleibert8132]

Everything is perfect in your channel. Keep it up

[@hakonreine3292]

Best polishing I've seen on this type of cases!

[@jt9498]

WOW! Awesome restoration! Being a scuba diver, I can appreciate the work you put into this watch and its outcome!