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!

[@nuffinmemorable]

My thoughts exactly, fascinating .

[@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.

[@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..

[@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.

[@somebodyx]

Makes sense to bother if it produces a popular video

[@danspencer4235]

Most satisfying spring bar removal I have ever seen.

[@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.

[@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"

[@Diego-e9z8r]

150 M es un código no es la profundidad que soporta

[@SynthRockViking]

Because the position of the sun is *so* important under water 🙄

[@jeremeymiller3406]

😂 anyone going that deep is going to have more than a seiko turtle on there wrist. I know this is sarcasm but anyone not picking up on that worry not most reputable brands who make divers are capable of going about 25% past suggested depth rating before failure 😆

[@gstyle5482]

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

[@ruzvild81]

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

[@JamieBainbridge]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@rodvickery9169]

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

[@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.

[@Emmepi37]

The Flux Capacitor always kills me.🤣🤣🤣

[@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!

[@ToxicMasculinity-t5q]

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

[@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!

[@timhuang9430]

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

[@hopiamongo8119]

Why would Seiko buy it back when it has fake dial, hands, chapter ring and bezel insert?

[@cliffwheeler7357]

@@hopiamongo8119They look like genuine replacement parts. What is “fake” about them?

[@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. 👍👍👍

[@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 :)

[@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 ...

[@eddiejones.redvees]

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

[@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.

[@JorgeVidales-m4g]

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

[@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 👍

[@waynejrice]

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

[@humanbeing1675]

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

[@zoranstankovic2599]

I like way you do. You are putting enormous effort to restore it to factory condition without hiding behind YT mantra "I'll keep vintage patina because every scratch tells the story".

[@JD68]

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

[@pradityapraditya5987]

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

[@hijikatasan]

old spring still hits 0s/day, crazy !

[@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.

[@sv_sreehari]

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

[@fockerykena4714]

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

[@odiesclips7621]

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

[@Alex-px2mb]

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

[@dost328]

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

[@javierlopezruiz7300]

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

[@KalashnikIlya]

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

[@andersonstmoficial6431]

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

[@Outofthisworldxx]

Both are same legendary The watch and the restorator!!

[@bjw4859]

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

[@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 😁

[@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.

[@josedurbano2730]

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

[@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...!

[@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.

[@ross4693]

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

[@pgsahlman]

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

[@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.

[@Gho5tWr1ter]

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

[@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😆

[@groove9899]

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

[@TheRandallraplee]

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

[@mrdmahesh]

The Masterpiece Restoration from the Master!!

[@suenichols7047]

Always watching for the socks. 😊 Mesmerizing watch restoration.

[@memati1110]

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

[@Cafe-nw6ct]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@monbriones4455]

I've seen many videos restoration, but this was the best! Master of restoration.

[@mikeschleibert8132]

Everything is perfect in your channel. Keep it up

[@AnthonyMalesys]

Yup, best watch restoration channel in the World.

[@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 😉

[@josephseidel489]

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

[@nicholasdavies6264]

One word only ...... WOW !

[@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 .

[@vikinho62oficial]

Incrível,simplesmente incrível, magnífico parabéns linda recuperação do seyko

[@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

[@jt9498]

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

[@daddyfrost42]

Your funny socks and your talent are the best part of your videos!

[@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.

[@loki-em9mw]

Wow this is ART Amazing renowation 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😎👍

[@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

[@Timesradical]

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

[@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 😉

[@elbandidosti]

Breathtaking , what an Aristist ! Bravo!

[@JoeSmith-np6nz]

Seiko is just as good as Rolex

[@ducatimikep]

Shocked at this restoration! Speechless!! Bravo!!

[@nunosantos5376]

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

[@jasontrewin123]

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

[@_guillermo]

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

[@hopiamongo8119]

Would've also kept a higher value if those parts were just cleaned and relumed instead of the new fake parts.

[@Ryuza_R]

I don’t know watch repairers have a time machine😂 Now I know why they can cleanup the inner watch Great content I found this so satisfying to watch

[@ГригорийКордзая]

Хорошая работа 👍

[@pzunino59]

more than a restoration I would call this a miracle, congratulations there are no words for a restoration of this type, you are very good and it is a pleasure to see you work.sorry for my English.

[@paulobeco9438]

Perfeito, perfeito, perfeito !! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@hakonreine3292]

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

[@alfredocaracaschavareto3953]

Magnífico a transformação 👏👏👏

[@myturkishlife1777]

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

[@iggy_troshkin]

Отличная работа!

[@kc4cvh]

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

[@EnglishOne1]

how does the time machine work? does it really change it into brand new one? I don't get it, sorry :)

[@WCtrainer1]

After watching this I fell in love with the watch and hence went out and bought the same exact watch.

[@nojburns]

I would have said no way that's getting restored. Amazing. Your restoration skills are nearly as impressive as your taste in socks. Well done, sir.

[@George_Borman]

This is the best watch recovery channel I know!!!

[@chrish7887]

This isn't a restoration, it's a resurrection

[@simonacuthbert1]

I think I've just stopped breathing for twenty minutes...fantastic