Restoration of 1970s Seiko Bellmatic, Rusted Solid and broken - Lets get this watch working!

[@pattern_666]

This ain’t a job, this is ART 🌟

[@WatchRepairChannel]

Thanks for the encouragement. And thanks for watching

[@fabio.domingos]

Couldn't agree more!

[@DonnyHooterHoot]

No it's just a job. Stop exagerating

[@Lumby1]

Your meticulous work with tiny beautiful machines, your calm, quiet commentary, the unobtrusive music, I could almost fall asleep, if i weren't so absolutely fascinated. I wish I could do what you do, but I'm happy to watch and admire. These are among the most calming videos I've found, well done, sir.

[@bobwilson8545]

It's amazing how much more complicated that movement is with the addition of an alarm function. I've always been in awe of you guys who can build and repair these little machines, but I've never really thought about the people who actually design these complications. They must be some mad geniuses!

[@frankroper3274]

This guy is a true maestro...if he can't fix it then it is not worth fixing! I have watched many videos here and this guy is the best on youtube.

[@allinacan]

So therapeutic. This should be prescribed for people who suffer from anxiety

[@rameshjainani2868]

Am not in anyway qualified to even open up a watch. Watching this video makes me happier knowing its complex parts and having this watch for the longest time.

[@broderickblocker7106]

But - It Wants To Run! That alone makes it worth the effort. Man after my own heart, love these watch rescue videos!

[@WatchRepairChannel]

@pedro silva - The manual for this movement states 180 degrees and above. We got it above ;)

[@WatchRepairChannel]

Thank you Broderick

[@bjorngylemo]

Watching you save these neglected watches is great fun. Thanks!

[@ralphf8951]

Incredible. There is a joy in bringing forgotten machanical things back to life. You are truely a gifted master!!!

[@fishman1955]

I can't believe you restored that watch. It is great to see something so abused come back to good life. I actually like the wear and tear on the face. It gives the watch character.

[@zamSEG]

you sir are one of the gifted people with patience and steady hands. really love your works. keep it coming. :)

[@malcolmvanlangenberg]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching an artist at work. Brilliant.

[@pederlindstrom3132]

Hello Mark, Sweden here again. I felt I had a anxiety/panic attack comming on a while ago, felt the need to combat that with a few meds and as I did this video came up in the feed,, watched it of course. Soft background music and that gentle voice.. Much better now. Thank you Mark.

[@WatchRepairChannel]

glad to hear that Peder :)

[@joshua22267]

Be careful with the pills. If there benzos they cause a nasty addiction. I would know

[@bofustjohnson]

You have done a fine bit of repair work on this unique little beauty. Never heard whether the Bell-Omatic actually made a sound. It is of course more than adequate as a day/date timepiece. You went just far enough. Leaving the original dial and hands was a good call. Thank You for the presentation.

[@dennissorensen8765]

I inherited a Bullhead from my dad. He died a year ago now and I would love to honor his memory by repairing it myself. He was a watchmaker, but I haven't opened a watch since I was a teen, though, so I think it might be good for me to watch a few instruction videos to get my memory up to date and fill in all the blanks. 😊

[@theinsanityunleashed]

These back from the dead restoration videos are by far my favorites of all your videos.

[@davidsmith2774]

I love how conservative and understated a lot of the older watches are...beautiful work and watch.

[@WatchRepairChannel]

Cheers. Really appreciate that.

[@gerdamelle]

It was fate that the bellmatic has found you. I am sure it is crying with tears in its eyes. So happy for you. Your work was simple unbelievable!

[@TalhahMahomedy]

How do not scream “it’s alive!” Once it starts running? Love your videos. Keep them coming.

Thanks for sharing. Seikos are a family tradition and you provide great tutorials!

[@r0yalew1thcheese]

I feel like building a rocket would be easier

[@thomassavage527]

Einstein wanted to be a watchmaker...tells ya somthin.

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

hahahaha, yeah really !

[@leonghk12]

@@thomassavage527 instead, he solved time.

[@z_actual]

agreed rocket science is like, way overrated put a big enough banger under it and its gonna go up dont ask me how I know this, ... I still get flashbacks

[@cameronogden7893]

@@thomassavage527 pppppeewppppppp0pppppppepppppppppppwwpwppwepppppe0w0ppppppppwpwpwwwpppppppppwwpppppppppppppppppppppppwppppewwppwppwpppppppwppppeppwpeepwwppwppwwwewwpwpwwwpwwwwwwwpewwwwpwe0weepwppppeepwwwwqwwpwewpwpwpewwwwwpwpp0eppp0p0wpwwew0ppeeepppiwpewww0ppppwwwewwweweweepweewwwepqwwpwwwewwwqewqpwwpewpewwwqwwwwweewpwewwwpwwweqwwwwpwwwpwppepppwwwepiwwpwppwqwppwwwwpeqwpwwwpppqill come show u the wraps.and my sun burnt organ anyway

[@BeardyBaldyBob]

Ordered one for myself off ebay based off this video. Got it today, the case and strap are all beat to hell, but once I opened her up... JOY! The movement and face are immaculate! I'm super chuffed. Will give her a service and then once I've refinished and plated the case and strap she'll be beautiful again. Cheers!

[@72polara]

The watch looks great! I love seeing things repaired, or repairing them myself, that most people would throw out. Nothing better than rusty junk coming back to life.

[@paulbrady701]

No need to apologise for the continuity in the filming we all know where the true expertise in your uploads is and that is in the fantastic watch making skill you continually serve up for us.Thank you for taking the time and effort to educate and entertain us .👍🏻

[@moofdoggmike]

Really enjoyed “watching” you bring this timepiece back to life. Highly skilled and artful... big thumbs up.

[@randynovick7972]

Dear Sweet Louise, what a bucket of bolts. It impresses me to no end that you were able to find a runner in that mess. I'm amazed at how much time you spent on it, too. If I figure your time at a hundred bucks an hour, plus the cost of the piece itself, it cost you over a thousand, here, I'm guessing. I'm also going to guess that the personal satisfaction and entertainment value of the work probably exceeds that amount. It was amazing to see. Thanks, Mark, for sharing the amazing journey.

[@WatchRepairChannel]

Thanks Randy Novick - Appreciate the comment

[@WatchRepairChannel]

COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED HERE: at 36:00 I purchased a complete junker of a Seiko Bellmatic with a 4006A movement inside. This movement and the watch as a whole was rusted solid to the point that the hands could not be altered and the movement did not run at all. Join me as I strip this down and attempt to make it run again.

[@kronossonork6994]

How much did you sell it for?

[@randyallen2771]

Great job of showing how a junk watch can be made useful again with enough skill. Thanks for taking time to put this togeather and sharing!

[@Nirfin]

Of all the great content you've uploaded, this is by far my favourite video! I've also taken to repairing absolute junkers, and although I don't always succeed, when it does its so much more rewarding

[@WatchRepairChannel]

Thanks - Appreciate the comment Antti

[@kennethconnors5316]

your patience is incredible, it is a complete change when finished

[@jbbrabant]

This video made my day. You are amazing. Your videos relax me and teach me. I own a Seiko Bellmatic 4006-6037 in much better shape than your patient. You brought it out of the ICU like the genius that you are. Thanks so much!!!

[@WatchRepairChannel]

Cheers. Really appreciate that.

[@librada01pm]

As ever, I did watch until the end of the video to see if you forget some parts; but you really are a great professional, man...!!! I don't know how you can deal with so many stirring parts everywhere and never forget nothing. CONGRATULATIONS...!!!

[@miker5502]

This was fun and relaxing to “ watch”...pun intended! Great to see an older and abused watch given new life. Cheers from Nova Scotia, Canada.

[@WatchRepairChannel]

Thanks - Appreciate the comment Michael

[@johnjenin3279]

I have been following your videos for a rather long time, I have to say that you are an exquisite watchmaker.

[@GeordsYouTube]

Such a great watch two reasons it’s a Seiko and it has a mechanical alarm, been on my watch wish list for a while

[@kswaminathan5439]

This is amazing work. A very complicated movement done so easily. You are a thoroughbred professional.

[@jasongrime2891]

Great video. A pleasure to watch! Surprising how much you can learn just by observing. Having just completed your Level two course I think this is a project to far for me at the moment but still, inspirational. Thank you.

[@WatchRepairChannel]

Thanks Jason

[@Tanzes]

Your videos are like therapy to me. After a hard day's work, a lullaby for sleep.

[@jeffintoronto5712]

I could hear the watch thank you when you were applying lubricant.

[@WatchRepairChannel]

😂😂😂

[@paulkennedy667]

It's good that you were able to make this repair, quite impressive. Has complications, but a nice challenge. Thanks Mark.

[@macklee6837]

Amazing vid, amazing work! I really enjoyed watching that 😍❤

[@WatchRepairChannel]

Thank you Mack

[@youtubiefun]

Don't change anything. First time time seeing your work. Not everyone has the ability to bring back the dead. Keep up the resurrections. 👍👍👍👍

[@frankschroth4038]

" Has been treated like an golden egg!!" Laughing my bud off!! ;)

[@WatchRepairChannel]

it's a "Special" watch :)

[@frankschroth4038]

@@WatchRepairChannel I bet it is!! ;)

[@JosBrito]

A pleasure to watch. I do have one of these somewhere, it used to belong to my father but isn't working as it should. Won't be dismantling it any time soon... respect.

[@Spankedchicken]

and I can’t even put a sandwich together

[@Petarkili]

Please make more this type of videos as these watches they always tell a story and there is always something new to see and learn. PERFECTTTTT

[@buchnoun]

what is that blue grease that he's using to oil the stem?

[@johnmoorefilm]

Thank you for making these superb films, they are so well photographed and edited, such a great cure for stress and anxiety! Much appreciated Mark

[@brainsironically]

13:48: That's the time when one of my cats would decide to "help" and jump up on the bench and knock everything all over the floor.

[@embalmer5736]

lol yes I use to allow my cats into my work area, until I came home and found that they helped me clear my bench.

[@oOoScarecrow31oOo]

😂😂😝

[@donlunn792]

@Brains ironically. 🤣🤣 yes both cats would jump on my lap when I had a soldering iron in my hand.Electronics was not the best hobby with Cats who adore you. 👍👍 But I wish that they were still with me. Bless them. My late Wife used to say to me,it’s a shame that you can’t attract women like you can attract Cats.. 😁😁😁.

[@davidvonjanowski9828]

Amazing video - just seen! I have had one of these same watches from new. Recently repaired and cleaned after wearing whilst sailing and subject to a small ingress of sea water causing rust. (The watch over the years was no longer sealed.) After repair and cleaning the watch looses about 3 seconds a day whilst being worn and gains about 3 seconds a day overnight when placed face up. So, with a routine - I do not have to adjust the watch. 🙂 Watching your video gives me an insight into the workings of this timepiece. In 1977 the watch was being worn and survived a fire undamaged - more than I can say for me. Thank you. Watch is not for sale by the way 🙂

[@mrgallbladder]

How do you know where everything goes after you take everything apart, and what's the purple stuff you keep applying, some sort of lubricant?

[@natfingerboard]

because he is a watch maker

[@javier7high]

I think that if the watch was alive it would be really grateful for what you've done for it and by giving it a second chance.

[@leereyno]

"Luckily, I had a spare one."

[@alexyo3927]

It's up to you, it's an honest watch showing it's been worn. You did a fantastic job reviving this watch

[@DonFatherTrump]

I wish they would make a new mechanical alarm watch.

[@marekeos]

I find this video more relaxing than lying on a beach in the Bahamas. Love your channel...and thanks for taking the time to make these!

[@panjandrum.conundrum]

Somebody's been watchin This Old Tony :)

[@WatchRepairChannel]

Hey - not so much of the old!!! I'm not yet 50 ;) By the way - how did you know my middle name is Tony - I don't think I ever made that public.

[@boj4ngles]

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[@WatchRepairChannel]

@@boj4ngles Cool - thanks, looks great.

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

I think he's referring to a KZbin channel by a guy called "This Old Tony" who's funny and brilliant at the same time. Similar humour!!

[@timemoney2775]

It is good to know there is a skilled watchmaker living in my country. Welcome.

[@Robert_DeVille]

And tonight on Friday 13th, we're going to pick a "lucky" winner.................

[@whigsvolt]

I have just Signed up and Mark i have watched many hours of watch repairs on your chanel. I am a watch collector and find your videos very theraputic and satisfying and wish i had the skills to do the restorations you do. Thanks for the efforts you put in to the chanel and keep them coming,

[@arthurkurtz2448]

Note to self: Stop marking up watches with arrows!

[@breitling25]

I just had to watch this video wearing my 1970 Bellmatic, purchased new while stationed in Saigon a lifetime ago. It still looks and runs like new although it's gold look plating is thinning. I love to wear it to a quiet dinner with friends and set the alarm to go off mid evening. Creates a great conversation point as most people have never heard a mechanical alarm. Congrats on the beautiful video and great resurrection. I always love your music choices. I know who i want working on my Bellmatic when next it needs service.

[@gerza71]

I don't know what is more relaxing, you doing the watch or the music in the background.

[@pabloberro9154]

One of my hobbies is scale modelling. What you do is simply AMAZING.

[@topcyclebfk287]

Sir I'm asking you to never say that your job is not interesting. You are an artist. It's very relaxing to watch your craftsmanship

[@TheSlySight]

Restoring watches like this is a noble pursuit. I tip my metaphorical hat to you sir.

[@Tito_Viera]

Dear watchmaker, isn't only hard gained knowledge, you're a gifted man!! God help to this art never get lost.

[@Looey]

Again I was glued to my laptop. Excellent video. So different 'cause the watch had been neglected. As I watched, I was thinking of the contrast: The watch as you received it vs how tenderly you breathed life into it. In general, your commentary makes these videos fun! ...and often humorous. Plus, I am learning names of parts, etc., etc.

[@maneeshs2005]

Wonderful bringing to life a watch that wanted to live. You played the doctor to a dying patient

[@jaxnean2663]

I don't know how I ended up here. At first I said there is no way I am going to watch this over 30 minute video but I ended up watching the whole thing and I enjoyed every bit of it! it is actually therapeutic and it makes you appreciate mechanical working of a watch and the amazing talent and delicacy needed to fix such stuff. You are one talented mechanical surgeon!

[@teddill4893]

Turned out great! I love that you left the dial and hands as is. Better to leave them be.

[@adibee88]

This was an excellent restoration and I'm really happy you left the patina on the indices!

[@TheChadWork2001]

You brought new life and all the components are working together to do what they were designed to do. Great work.

[@owlpoodle355]

You are an excellent watchmaker and an even better teacher. Thanks.

[@smeege707]

Enjoy seeing old watches brought back to life!

[@BarnOwl61]

The work you did on the remains of , once a very proud watch, are nothing short of a miracle Sir! A pleasure to watch too.

[@WatchRepairChannel]

Thanks for the encouragement. And thanks for watching

[@DilipMutum]

Amazing. I can change straps ad the occasional battery change. However, I would definitely leave watch restoration to the experts. Love your videos.

[@alfredneumann4692]

After 10 minutes i thought, he never will get this thing back together. Never. I was wrong. Great video. Regards from Germany. I also use a Seiko automatic.

[@phoenixrising4573]

I don't see myself ever rebuilding a watch, I dont wear one (and certainly not mens watches), but your videos are so entertaining. Watching a quality craftsman giving a wonderful discussion or tutorial for a wonderful piece of workmanship, is always fun!

[@LolLol-ww5un]

You amazed me, I can watch you all day long.

[@dodgecity6083]

Hello. I love doing the same thing to guns. Taking the old and forgotten and making them like new again. I've been looking into watchmaking as a hobby. It looks so rewarding. This video is the best example I seen of someone who does it for the art and appreciation. You sir have a new fan.

[@donlunn792]

I think that you should take no notice whatsoever of any negative comments.This is quality workmanship.From someone who loves what they do. Brilliant vid. Love all of the Watch repair vids that I have seen on you tube. Glad I have found yet more vids to watch , adding yet another interest to my many other interests. Love it, disregard the naysayers and trolls. There is not one vid on you tube that doesn’t have a number of thumbs down. It means nothing. Only that the idiots abound. Hiding behind their keyboard. Great Vid,keep them coming. Now subscribed.

[@jpeabody1155]

I know that you have years of training and experience. But I am still amazed at how you remember how these are re-assembled. Yes. Truly an art.

[@scotth6848]

Once again, I love seeing vintage watches saved and restored, two thumbs up! This was a lot of work Mark, but once again you have shown us why you are the Master! Thank you for rescuing this watch!

[@WatchRepairChannel]

Thank you Scott

[@michaelreeves8164]

Well, Ireally thought it would have been a write off. Amazing work from an artist.

[@alvaropinto5712]

You performed a small miracle here! Well done!!

[@mdaydj]

Forget Archie Luxury..... No watch is Junk until this man says it is !!! You Sir are the very definition of "craftsman"

[@Igor-de7zz]

I know very little about watches, but I could spend all day watching this channel. Seriously, great work. And the background relaxing music is excellent. And your attitude when you make mistakes is something to be proud of ! Keep up the good work.

[@gildersleevee]

I would be proud to wear that watch. Like you say, it not only is keeping good time, but it comes with a story all its own. I like your style and attention to detail and knowledge about watches and keeping them working. Cheers.

[@TBaker-dx1vc]

I think you have the patience of a saint and the skill of a master! I always enjoy watching your videos.

[@felixa.1703]

WOW, all your videos are TOP stuff, better than any other tutorials. But this one, i just love it. I own a bellmatic that suddenly stopped and before i open it i wanted to check if there was anything on 4006A and here you are again. I've been watching your videos for a few months. I love mechanical watches -own some 80 of them- and have bought a beguinners bunch of tools and used them for a while doing some easy projects and looking at (manily) your tutorials for advice, instructions and help. I'm genuinely considering taking your courses cos since a few months i'm very excited to get watches restored and repaired. It looks i'm getting bored of restoring and repairing vintage lambrettas and need something else to keep me alive, so anyway, 1000's thanx for your great work which more than anything i TRULY RESPECT. You're a master. Greetings from Spain. (and as the comment below states, i also feel like building a rocket would be easier, so i'll probably leave this bellmatic for a later stage in where i'd be more confident in stripping it and get it done... :-(

[@gopium1976]

This was soothing to watch. It tells a story leave it as is.

[@benerabilis]

Not overrestored. Everything done to make the watch work. Fantastic!

[@shotgunjim1itemsofinterest868]

Enjoyed watching the video on the restoration of that 1970s watch I have an old Timex automatic from my dad when he passed away I found still works just needs work I wish you were somebody like you around to repair it

[@stevealagna4113]

It's amazing how you're able to take to watch apart and put it back together. I really enjoy your videos

[@tonydeltablues]

There's no real good reason I should have found your channel - but I'm glad I did: it's fascinating work; wonderful skill on display; it's therapeutic and calming. You sir, are a true gentleman :-)

[@megamediker]

I marvel at your craftmanship, outstanding. I am a great fan of second life in so many cases. My watches are old, I had them restored (I am not patient enough for that, rather restore cars). But it is sure nice to see these work again. So thanks for the vids, it has been worth any second, Roland from good old Germany.

[@WatchRepairChannel]

Thanks for the encouragement megamediker. And thanks for watching

[@JeremySmith-kd7te]

I'm finally servicing one! Thank you for your videos. The most difficult part is the alarm spring. I can't wait till lesson 4 is available on your watch course!

[@cressu]

You make an art from your profession. Splendid restoration...

[@haidweng7948]

after i see u video ,i purchase a bell matic on ebay from japan. i really like it