Restoration Forgotten Japanese Vintage Watch - FAIL Cracked Glass - Citizen - ASMR - Cal 5204

[@Watcheyes]

I saw this watch in an online auction and got fond of it right away, it looked like it had been forgotten for many years. What's interesting about it is that it have a hardened mineral glass which I think is quite unusal for these old watches. And also it has Swedish weekdays! During the restoration every part needed to be looked over, every cog wheels teeths needed to be thoroughly cleaned. But...a mistake happened in the middle of this project, the hardened mineral glass from 1968 broke =(... In the end this restoration turned out pretty good.

[@borjagueza677]

Beautiful! 👍

[@danieljacobsson5258]

wow! a japanese watch with swedish weekdays! do you know why? (i am from sweden so this is realy cool)

[@Watcheyes]

@@danieljacobsson5258 Yes that is quite stunning too me also, that's why I took a shoot and bought it :). I guess Citizen made Swedish dials in this period for the Swedish market, maybe english was less prefered than Swedish for this type of watches. But I don't know really :)

[@sunrise9424]

@@Watcheyes how do you know if it is from 1968?

[@Watcheyes]

@@sunrise9424 the numbers on the back, you can search it in archives online.

[@NoRockinMansLand]

I don't know much about watches but watching stuff being restored is probably one of the most entertaining things

[@Watcheyes]

Indeed, thank for commenting on my video :)

[@otto16121970]

And you learn something in the process as well

[@joshdfox420]

Yup, I'm hooked on watches now..don't even own one but I will. I think I may even get some cheap nonrunners to drive myself insane trying to work on...I'd like to see what you'd suggest for a cheap.barebones tools/oil you need

[@arthurengelbert788]

Agreed

[@Watcheyes]

@@joshdfox420 start with a runner, just make it easy at first and learn how to handle all parts and put it together.

[@dougwheeler4549]

Worth the time and effort for sure. One of my favorite pass times and serious hobbies is restoring vintage items and bringing them back to life again. At least to items (all things of the past) have stories. Untold ones of the past. If they could only talk. Paying homage by restoring back to their original grandeur is always gratifying. Time pieces most definitely have stories and have a spirit all their own. And this Citizen is no different. Great job. The Japanese craftsman that built this original watch is somewhere smiling again thats for sure.

[@jomon723]

My father brought back a citizen watch around 1968 from Japan for me. I was like 8 years old, Thought it was so cool because the days were in Japanese, I have a Citizen dive watch now. Thanks for the show. made me think of my Dad and his gift

[@JimBob-um8fh]

I have the exact watch I think you're talking about

[@CarlosPerdomo]

Watching these videos is so enjoyable...

[@DeadlyDigger]

I can never get my head around just how many itty bitty components make this watch work. The skill to dissect and rebuild is amazing

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks! I must admit it was pretty many parts 😀

[@Mat-xx]

This is an extraordinary restore. The word Meister probably exists for him. He must have seen this watch for the first time, and the original parts no longer exist, so the ability to find the best way to restore it is truly amazing.

[@mounirbob100]

There are people who deserve to be admired before watching their work, and you are one of them

[@tkey3276]

Thank you for restoring and reviving the old clocks of my country with your wonderful skills.

[@philly6967]

So cool! It is more than beautiful to carry on the passion of the Japanese engineers of that time to the present day with your passion.

[@ccooper8785]

What a brilliant result ! It was worth the effort to find someone skilled and equipped to make you a new mineral crystal. It looks stunning on the metal mesh strap. These mesh straps are a favourite of mine due to my terminally skinny wrist.

[@SvenForbes]

Was für eine alte prachtvolle Uhr. Ich liebe diesen alten Stiel, dieses Design.💓👍👀

[@j.a.desilva2354]

Great! you are showing us fantastic restorations and simultaneously, you are teaching us about the great patience.

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks, have a good day!

[@colinevans7134]

The best video I've seen on a strip down for a automatic watch, loved this video colin from Surrey England 👍 👏 ❤

[@Watcheyes]

Wow thank you Colin and thanks for your time watching my video 😀

[@robertevans214]

Really appreciated the tip on using a baggie to help catch unintended spring dislocation

[@okhouri]

I felt some love in this video, it felt very personal when he said that someone wore it all their life

[@Watcheyes]

:)

[@СергейПроценко-о6ь]

Thank You for amazing wark! BRAVISSIMO!!!

[@frankmurphy2776]

Absolutely fantastic! Thanks for sharing! 👏👏👏👏😁😁😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@piergiorgiomonicascarponi889]

I love watches. I saw your video with open mouth!😮Really a great job! Huge congratulations!

[@elmerganzan9131]

So amazing result of restoring old watch and thanks to your talent sir, I think more people can learn this video.

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you Elmer, have a good day!

[@roblee6246]

This is pretty awesome! I fell asleep, not because it was boring but because it was just relaxing seeing this! Subscribed.

[@ezekiel7112]

Beautiful job and watch. I love to watch this kind of videos, it's calming me. Thank you for sharing this videos. 👍

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you Daniel, glad you liked it 😀

[@da___man]

Well done. That watch has a nice movement, particularly for a Citizen.

[@mikebruegger8654]

Good Ole Citizen.... For the love of springs!

[@Watcheyes]

Hahaha good one!

[@antonoat]

Another fantastic result, this watch has a lot of character 👏👍😀 great job, thanks for sharing 👍😀

[@paulooliveira130]

I just discovered a new passion: watch watches being restored. Beautiful video! Congrats!

[@Watcheyes]

Nice Paulo, thank you.

[@ionpetrea9612]

Oh my, what patience! I saw a movie with Charlie Chaplin the watchmaker, when he dismantled the customer's watch and then asked for his hat and filled it with parts. It's really an art to restore a watch that looks like hell. Hats off!

[@macktheripper7454]

Your videos are beautiful. The craftsmanship is just outstanding. Thank you for sharing 😀

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks Mack and thank you for taking your time watching my videos :) Have a good day!

[@macktheripper7454]

@Watcheyes you top and my wife and I really enjoy them. Thank you 😊 as a side note what watch would you recommend as a good value timepiece ?

[@ravindranarvekar5286]

It's unbelievable.The patience you have is adorable. Mind blowing. Have seen your videos regularly 😃

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you Ravindra, happy that you like my videos 😀

[@alaindrolet_atlt_2019]

Love to start a restoration with a dirty and non working watch ! The challenge is bigger ! This one is absolutely interesting and the final results is very good ! Thank you for sharing !! ✨👌

[@Watcheyes]

Hello Alain, Indeed a non working can be more of a challenge but I buy watches that I think is underestimated and the brands that I like so I dont choose if it works or not =), thank you!

[@tonygandee9100]

Great restoration beautiful watch ⌚ 👌 when finished....

[@Watcheyes]

Thanks Tony :) and thanks for commenting

[@MyRetroWatches]

It’s a real interesting movement this one as I did one a while ago on my channel . Counted 8 springs. The date complication is way over engineered and unlike the Japanese from my experience. Nice to see someone else tackling this one.

[@Watcheyes]

Hi Mike :D. I commented on your video back when you released it, I was just going to start with this project and you did almost the same cal so I was a bit lucky :). I could do some training beforehand hehe. Indeed over engineered, have done a seiko 7s26 and that was very easy.

[@MyRetroWatches]

@@Watcheyes Seiko do it better by a long way. That said some of the 60s Seikos 62## and some 82## are a bit more complicated with some rather interesting and easily lost. Loving your video style. Much better than what I do

[@Watcheyes]

@@MyRetroWatches I see. Wow thank you very much :) Have a good day Mike!

[@anthonye.2553]

Wow this meal was amazing! I will try this recipe out next time I cook!

[@Kali_Kali]

Very nice restoration of the watch 👌 A clever solution with protection against flying springs 😊 I like it 💙💛

[@Watcheyes]

Thanks you, glad you liked it 😀

[@jonatanraposo3633]

Os relógios da Citizen são perfeitos e agora você fazendo uma restauração dessas fica mais incrível ainda!

[@RACC_970]

Amazing restoration, i love all the tools you got like the auto oiler pen, really like the old time watches so timeless lol, but i must say it's like an artform to watch you to bring a watch to life again.

[@Watcheyes]

I think that's the best review anyone can get, many thanks for that!

[@ZAZAMS]

I think you are one of the best watch repairers on KZbin, thanks

[@Watcheyes]

Ohhh thank you Mohammed but I'm just a beginner hobbyist but thank you anyway :)

[@eronavbj]

I picked up a similar Citizen model that ran intermittently. Took it to one of the few remaining watchmakers on the East Coast, and he recommended sending it back to Citizen. They wanted $300 just to look at it. Now I understand why. I was going to tinker around with it myself, but now I’m having doubts.

[@jeffreyhickman3871]

That sounds worse than highway 🛣️ robbery. The watch itself is probably worth the $300.00 (if not more). I would NOT send it back to the company, which would charge that, as well. I could understand $75.00 for a repair 👨‍🔧, or something, not to simply look 👀 at the watch. I really think 🤔 they’re trying to scam you on this. Your friend, Jeff.

[@kenrubio1200]

I can’t find this watch anywhere, it’s so nice!

[@Watcheyes]

You can try search citizen 2806-y, but it's quite unusual.

[@kenrubio1200]

@@Watcheyes thank you!

[@matthewperry293]

I have always been fascinated by watch building and repair this is great!!!

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you Matthew:)

[@alanpreston3111]

Beautifully made video , what a lovely watch .. and so skilfully restored 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

[@fabriziodutto7508]

Beautiful movement! Great watchmaking skills, beautiful oiler ;-)

[@joshdfox420]

That part where you take the pallet fork out and you can see the escape wheel moving and how the pallet fork regulates it was pretty neat. I nearly have the basics down now. That really showed me how it all works. Neat to see it in action

[@Watcheyes]

I'm very glad that I could help a bit Josh, many thanks for your comment! Have a good day!

[@joshdfox420]

@@Watcheyes I'm new to it all,haven't gotten a watch yet,debating between a cheap Seiko or perhaps something cheap from eBay to mess with. I also like how it shows you don't really need a cleaning machine.

[@owaisshalla426]

Sir will u service my watch ,sekio bull head ,6138, Hope so u will respond to my mesg so soon,

[@kiramn5892]

Flawless beauty that is ... Thank you sir for the restoration

[@darrell3118]

Hard to believe how many small moving parts are designed into such a small space! What brand wrist watch has the most internal working parts ??? These restorations are cool as I restored cars for a living , as I was an Automotive Body tech and PPG Certified Refinish Technician for 45 years as I just retired a few weeks ago !! YOu do incrediable work !

[@SuperCookiemonser]

That's a really neat watch. And the video is not bad either, thanks for uploading.

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you Duncan, have a good day!

[@borjagueza677]

Beautiful! 👍

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you :)

[@d.m.8112]

Wonderful watch

[@Watcheyes]

I agree :)

[@bongkem2723]

vintage watch restoration like this is so charming and get me want a vintage....nooooooo

[@Sestorema]

Beautiful watch and great job 👍

[@DustinDriver]

Wow this turned out great! Never seen one of these before, very cool late '60s design.

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you, yes the design struck me right away, really like the casing and that it has a mineral glass. Thanks for commenting 😀

[@MC-xf8uu]

Wow no sabía que existía alguien que hiciera cosas así, que tremendo trabajo 😮

[@mikecolonel7286]

wonderful job, a true master. No case polishing, the reason I hit the like button. THANK YOU!

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks Mike, glad you liked it :)

[@patrickwelch5063]

Fantastic work! I really like that you do not remove the decades of vintage character and you added the perfect bracelet.

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks Patrick, glad you liked it :)

[@TheBeardedWatchmaker]

Very very nice my man! And luck was on your side finding a replacement crystal. I’m loving it!

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you very much for your kind comment! Indeed, I was very lucky that I found this guy who could help me out. Have a good day sir!

[@franciscoalberto6658]

*Congratulations for your work. May God continue to bless you always 🙏.*

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you Francisco, have a good day!

[@Елена-ц7о7д]

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[@Watcheyes]

Thank you!

[@sergiosevillanozabalalatam5812]

Truly amazing watching your videos, congratulations.

[@domingosalvadorputrino6388]

Eres un delicado y preciso maestro relojero!!! Felicitaciones de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you:)

[@newclipsontheblock]

It's a great work. Many thanks for your quality and inspiring content. I've just started to restore watches as a hobby and I always learn a lot by watching your videos 🙏

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you, glad to hear that :)

[@newclipsontheblock]

@@Watcheyes Hey, I'm fighting with a plastic glas, which I want to repress into the bezel. I tried with manual strength and also a pressing tool. But it doesn't work. Do you have any kind of recommendation for me?

[@Watcheyes]

@@newclipsontheblock Should the glass only be press fitted? Measure again the watch case so you know the glass is correct measure. Depending on if the glass is "amored" glass (with metal ring in it) or not it should be different sizes of the glass. It can happen the glass deosnt fit that good if the casing is kind of uneven or not very fine. Then you have to grind of little material from the glass so it can be press fitted wit ha press fit tool.

[@newclipsontheblock]

@@Watcheyes @Watcheyes It's the original Glas. I have pressed it out to polish it and the bezel. But now, it's nearly impossible for me to get it back inside. I think I have to grind of some of the glass. Many thanks for your advice.

[@Watcheyes]

@@newclipsontheblock Have you the correct die when pressning? Press evenly?

[@kevinbreton5895]

Super cool! What a difference at the end :) Great work on the video

[@Watcheyes]

Hi Kevin =D Many thanks for your kind words and thanks for taking your time commenting! Have a good day!

[@watsondna]

Very nice older watch. Great resto.

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you!

[@wapc4079]

TOP!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Fantástico, eu jamais conseguiria fazer esse trabalho fabuloso!!! Parabéns!!! Saúde Paz e luz!

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you! 😊

[@wapc4079]

@@Watcheyes 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tofu3802]

Thank you for sharing, really good video, and very interesting. Good job.

[@Watcheyes]

Thanks To Fu!

[@gallopgallop2290]

Просто восхищаюсь этой тонкой работой. У мастера золотые руки

[@japan-e9j]

日本の誇り..Japan's pride.

[@Watcheyes]

Indeed, thanks for commenting!

[@michaellawrence6677]

I like hammer time very well indeed. Great job on a pretty cool watch.

[@parveezahmed4176]

Beautiful machine i love it

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you Parveez, have a good day sir 😊

[@parveezahmed4176]

Same here sir

[@fernandoantoniocamargo7866]

Your work is amazing. Thank you to share. Do you have any video showing who built these small parts?

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you, no sorry Fernando:)

[@abdulmujeeb9489]

This is the second time im watching this videos . Damn that watch looks good .

[@Watcheyes]

Nice to hear Abdul, thanks for commenting 😀

[@mandrakee719]

Excelente y soberbio trabajo! Mi abuelo, era relojero, verte trabajar con todas sus herramientas, me traen gratos recuerdos de mi infancia. Felicitaciones y saludos!

[@gusreyes5447]

So satisfying to watch ❤

[@AlaaChahrour]

I think it will be more enjoyable to have relax music in the background as a Content Creator opinion! Thanks man, nice content 💯🫶🏻

[@Watcheyes]

I see, I will continue with asmr but thank you :)

[@travislivengood7443]

Well thats a handsome little bugger.

[@Terrorin60seconds]

Amazing, keep up the amazing work ❤️

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you :)

[@keldhansen4071]

Amazing ! Excellent job !😀

[@jameshayes3439]

WELL DONE

[@Watcheyes]

Thanks James :)

[@ygrbooks]

Thank you for this wonderful video on a really cool watch.

[@Watcheyes]

Very glad to hear that, many thanks for your comment!

[@josedurbano2730]

Splendid job buddy. Beautiful watch

[@stephenjohnlim8529]

The tools....😊 Exquisite.

[@leonidmalevich3159]

Thank you good work

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you Leonid and thanks for commenting 😀

[@ryuzakikun96]

This was a joy to watch, pun very much intended

[@carloscarvalhido2424]

Hi. Excellent video !!! Cheers :)

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you Carlos, have a nice day!

[@climbingsnufkin]

So many parts 😅 Great restoration as always :)

[@Watcheyes]

Yes, horrible many parts, thank you Chris once again for checking my video and commenting =)

[@elwannane5312]

مهارة بالغة الدقة أنامل رشيقة جدًّا ،عقل يقظ و متفتح و إمكانيات مادية أيضاً... أدوات سوائل منظفة ورشة عمل مجهزة....تخصص مضبوطِ... أحسنت...

[@MtsMB]

Beautiful work

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks Matheus, have a great evening!

[@robertjwilliams3532]

beautiful work!

[@guddukhan5281]

Mind blowing brilliant job.

[@tissapathiratna7761]

Good work. This is why I don't like automatics . There are not many people to perform this task. Also many especiall tools . Cheers 👌

[@Plizze]

It's amazing how many pieces make up a watch. I have ordered some HMT watches from India by eBay, to experiment, I find it exciting. Thanks for your videos. Ahh, pass me your inheritance tools, 😀they are fabulous.

[@jcdesanare]

Awesome work!!! You are a master!!!

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you :)

[@myleswillis]

6:01 That would have caught me out. I'll be sure to remember that if I ever work on one of these. 19:22 As well! Dark screws to signify reverse thread? Great video, thanks.

[@Watcheyes]

Exactly, black painted heads is reverse threaded on this one :) Thank you 😊

[@tomgoossens1995]

Very nice work, love the video's!

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks Tom and thanks for taking your time for a comment :)

[@airtondossantos9789]

Well done ! Good job.

[@sergiohegner8844]

Hello! Could you please share what storage green box is that? I really liked! Congrats on you incredible job!

[@Watcheyes]

Hi Sergio, many thanks, glad you liked it and that you wrote a comment here. This is the box : www.cousinsuk.com/product/trays-watch-disassembly-assembly-swiss

[@sergiohegner8844]

@@Watcheyes Thank you so much! Already inscribed. Best!

[@shawnhulke7385]

Beautiful nice work.

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks Shawn!

[@devicentemingo]

Great videos thank you so much!

[@JunaidKhan-pq8ji]

May Allah bless you for restoring these time-pieces.

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks Junaid, bless you 🙏

[@RestorationAustralia]

Top job. 👍

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks, glad you liked it, have a good day!

[@bigfood7905]

the tools, where can i get them?