Restoration of an antique pre-WW2 pocket watch - 100 year old Cyma 777 - german empire silver case

This time I´m restoring a Cyma pocket watch. It´s from the pre-world-war 2 period and about 100 years old.
It´s powered by the Cyma 777 caliber a hand-wind movement with 15 rubis and it beats at 18000 bph.
That pocket watch is in a bad condition: The silver-case has tarnished over decades, the glass is broken and the movement isn´t running at all. There is some corrosion on the dial and the hands are dirty and bent.
Unfortunately watches from that age doesn´t have a shock-protection so the balance staff is broken. It was hard to find a new replacement-balance but I was lucky.
I´m cleaning the case by an electrochemical reaction with aluminium and soda-water and polish it afterwards. The glass will be replaced (or maybe I just turned back the time by 100 years?)
After everything is cleaned and polished, I can re-assemble the movement with some fresh oil. After some fine-tuning, this watch is in a fantastic beat (+4 seconds per day) again.
I´ve added some (super-)slow-motion and macro-scenes - let me know in the comments what you think about it.
I hope you liked this restoration, if so, like, comment and subscribe ;)
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[@aguslegok2382]

no music no bla bla bla, just clicks clack... ahhhh so relaxing😌😌

[@mahmoudjaber270]

Yap that's right

[@user-ky4ky8by3x]

Your will

[@444slowitdown]

age of empires

[@enzomichaelponce515]

@Watch Crazy or maybe they'd copied him.

[@kahlid-ataya]

i love these sounds

[@robertweldon7909]

10/7/2021 I have a Hamilton model 992, which belonged to my train engineer, great uncle, and made in 1934.. I once had the watch cleaned and repaired. The man would not charge me for his work saying that it was fun doing the work. After seeing this video, I now understand how he felt. What an outstanding video, thank you for sharing your passion. ;-)

[@frankwurth5375]

I have a 992B , a bit newer. Have had it for near 50 yrs and never had to have it serviced. I think Hamilton was likely the best in it's day!

[@tatiannazutania7751]

Oh so many pieces to lose. I would never be able to put this back together without some left over parts. Great job!!

[@frankcrawford416]

Never watched a watch repair video ever! This blows me away.

[@Guhonter]

Just to think this delicate watch survived the great depression & mass unemployment of the 20s, the 3rd Reich and World War 2 in the 30s & 40s, Black Market trades in the 50s and whatever else was thrown at it over time. Always there was someone caring enough to preserve and save it.

[@juaquimgustavo4712]

keps working fine

[@brucesims3228]

And that's why I am so enamored of anyone who makes such an effort to save these little darlings for the next generation. Great work!

[@1959Berre]

If you upgrade the time machine with a larger flux capacitor, you could put the whole watch in it and bring it back to its original state with no effort.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Maybe but that would be kind of boring I think 😂

[@eduardpertinez4767]

Original olis where not that good.

[@abelpolanco]

Quick !! Cover the DeLorean !! 👌🏼😁👌🏼 Man I miss our times ! 🙏🏼😏

[@Painless61]

the banana peel was missing …. 😜

[@geoben1810]

@@RedDeadRestoration It just wouldn't be worth the effort to even flip the switch. If there's no effort or appreciation for the knowledge and the effort involved in the building and repair of these fine works of art which is in and of itself an art, then yes life would be very boring indeed. Thanks for your time and effort, in making these videos. 👍✌

[@VoID320]

I think the craftsman, who produced this watch, would be proud to have it in the hands of such a attentive professional.

[@JC.SpdRcr5]

Reasons I love this channel. No talking, no goofy music played through whole video, excellent video and sound quality. 5 stars

[@robinackerman6699]

Thank you for down memory lane. Our papas daddy was a watch repairman. It was awesome to see him smile when he saw the cleaning cages, Parkinson’s won’t let him smile much anymore. He still has a Bulova Accutron and the tuning fork hums at night on his night stand. He thinks it was the last watch his daddy repaired and gave to him for a birthday present in 1970.

[@lucashipkins]

So much to love here! The new camera angles, I especially like the view of the components going into the cleaning bath. The slow motion of the balance wheel was amazing. And then, where do I start with the time machine? You, my friend, are a master! Keep it up!

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks mate 😉

[@electronicengineer]

I totally agree with you. A Master of his craft! Fred

[@WangAries]

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[@user-ml8fh4il7e]

Люблю смотреть как работают люди которые знают что и как надо делать. Всегда приятно наблюдать работу мастера, особенно когда она столь скрупулезна, лично меня это умиротворяет) спасибо за такое качественное видео!

[@rowdyyates8626]

How do you know it’s a she?

[@itstommy1196]

@@rowdyyates8626 seriously? that is what you are worried about that some translation algorithm makes it appear as if the writer of the comments refers to the master as a she? It's not even what the comment said, she is referred to the work, which is a feminine word in Russian. this is basic russian grammar, try understanding this before being offended for no fkn reason.

[@Gerhard_Forst]

@@itstommy1196 please candidate i vote for you, the world is nuts these days

[@junemacdonald44]

There is something quite magical about the machinations of old watches. I imagine it is so gratifying to assemble all these disparate parts into something that seems to live in its own.

[@tenman7242]

I know I am not the only one who gets a smile on their face when that notification bell has a new video from Red Dead Restoration!! These are quite amazing to watch.

[@PETRIDISGEORGE.]

This is an incredible restoration of a pocket watch with a history of 100 years. I have a Grandpa Rotary like this in the video. Fortunately it still works! Congratulations on your unique technique ! ⌚⌚⌚⌚

[@Gh_iq7]

I have a Do'r watch made in 1896 and in good health, how much is it worth now, is there anyone to buy it

[@hafsamomin3337]

This shop is aedras India

[@hafsamomin3337]

My 2 whatc sarvise

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

i have always wanted a antique fob watch for 60 odd years !

[@maxibradshaw]

This is so relaxing and satisfying. Thank you for the silence.. just the clicks and the soft sounds of cleaning fixing the watches! Perfect

[@randall3107]

I really enjoy these videos, the most amazing thing about them is how many moving parts and the attention to tiny detail required to make and/or repair a watch. Please never stop doing this! So satisfying

[@ademkollari8992]

Of all restorations, this must be the most rewarding, to bring back to life such a piece of history.

[@charliechang7186]

Amazed!! 100 years ago how delicate the watch was assembled with such refined pieces!! Unbelievable!! Great video!!

[@tim2154]

words can not describe how magnificently this pocket watch looks! It also looks like it could belong to the Doctor.

[@208miuwu]

Restoration and Talent to bring back to life a piece of History. Who's hands this past from and the stories it could tell🤔. Bravo good Sir your ability to pump life into these master pieces is amazing. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy it.

[@geoben1810]

Patience in every sense of the word. And an appreciation for the function of all the tiny mechanisms and parts that make beautiful timepieces.

[@ecrusch]

I love that old cleaning machine. And God how I wish I had a Flux Capacitor...lol Your work amazes me. Thank you.

[@abdesalam6627]

Well, about him, the watch is worth all this trouble. An excellent, very old watch. It is a masterpiece. You are really good at bringing it back to life.

[@joelstaab6773]

ai think this has been my favorite of all I watched. Maybe because it was such an older, beautiful timepiece and came out as beautiful as when it was made. I also so enjoy your steady hands... envious...

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks, it was fun to work on as well 😉

[@nancymills1884]

I have my grandparents watches both over 106 years old. I’d love to have grandfather’s watch restored. It has some damage from some heavy use. But it’s fascinating to watch these heirlooms restored.

[@PackthatcameBack]

That someone treated a work of art like this with such lack of care bothers me more than I expected it to. Beautiful restoration.

[@jatco84]

Beautiful restoration job on that classic Cyma timepiece.. a historical piece. Great workmanship on restoring it. Kudos to you..

[@certainly2509]

Love the flux capacitor. Comes in handy when you need to retrieve new parts from the past! 😉

[@RedDeadRestoration]

😁

[@Zzzzzzzzz678]

What is it 🥲

[@rogersmith5371]

A great job bringing the watch back to its former glory. I hope the owner appreciated your work.

[@MrMarlonDR]

I can't stop watching these refurbishments... I feel relaxed...

[@modergav]

Can we apreciate how a awesome watchmaker is he? Those values on the timegraph on a POCKET WATCH? Absolute outstanding work.

[@talldave1000]

I love these old time pieces. They are a work of art as well as being functional machines. Great Job on the restoration. More...More...More.

[@ryanbell9423]

It’s amazing.. hundreds of thousands of people relax to these videos..

[@Z-Diode]

Unglaublich! Bin zutiefst beeindruckt von einem solchen Level an handwerklichem Können, den jeweils detailliert gezeigten Arbeitsschritten, der Sorgfalt sowie der extremen Präzision und dem technischen Equipment. Das ist wirklich allerhöchstes Niveau!

[@RussellChapman99]

The dial and caseback are gorgeous. Could imagine this being turned into a very interesting Frankenwatch.

[@PLuMUK54]

Yet again KZbin has suggested a channel that I did not know that I needed in my life! Glad to see there were very few comments about the "patina". This watch did not have patina, it was tarnish through failure to look after it properly. It has been restored to the state that, even after 100 years, it should have been in had it been cared for. Well done Sir, you are a master of your craft. Thank you for sharing. Another new subscriber. BTW my dog is still watching me curiously as when you opened the main spring casing and it made a loud noise, I gasped in surprise!

[@spikeyflo]

Another beautiful Cyma is resurrected. Superb.

[@andreynovikov5376]

My favorite moment is installation the balance. It's a miracle. The heart of the machine began to beat again. And one more thing... It may well be that the person who assembled this watch 100 years ago does not even have a grave left. And the fruits of his labor are still with us. The hands of the master bring them back to life and the soul of the one who created them is invisibly present in the frame.

[@nikitanovitskii5325]

The slow-motion scene of the balance spin is amazing. Thank you for the new beautiful video.

[@ahmedghezali3975]

Magnifique où se trouve l'atelier S.V.P. MERCI

[@dsmitski644]

Its amazing how much gears and do do-dads go into making a watch even today. I could never put one back together.

[@itstommy1196]

I am impressed that it was possible to machine all the detailed little parts on such a tiny scale back in that time. Great job restoring this beauty. 👏

[@jewelator]

I also love watching videos with restoration. I will be glad if you rate my videos, of course I do not restore, but I create unique things.

[@PauloHenrique-hm6xf]

All that was needed was a good whiskey and classical music to accompany this beautiful art, excellent work congratulations top video you don't even need to say anything or music, just watching it reassures me.

[@thejonathandoan]

Absolutely beautiful. And the slow motion is great! All the camera work is wonderful. Thanks for the video!

[@GetDougDimmadomed]

I knew old watches had a ton of moving parts, but I never know it was THAT many. They really are works of art and wonders of engineering.

[@sorashou6229]

I have an obsession to vintage/antique things, like they have a sense of uniqueness and I feel in peace just by seeing them... Idk why, so, I really want to horde these things.

[@thetazva]

It is as always fascinating to watch you work on restoring these timepieces. great work.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

And particularly this watch turn out fabulous..

[@MichaelAcurantes]

What the heck I replayed 7 times because I fell asleep. A truly relaxing video

[@andreas1453]

Looks like my grandpas pocketwatch... mechanically spoken Mine is mmuch more simple on the outside, but has a nice railroad engraving on the back. Cause he was working for the GDR Reichsbahn.

[@conscience-commenter]

The words patient organizational skill does not do justice to the restoration of a beautiful time piece by steady hands . Even if I filmed every step under a microscope I could not have put Humpty Dumpty back together again. Flux capacitor can fuse glass ! Stellar job !

[@andretmadrid]

Beautiful timepiece

[@aserta]

A friend of my uncle has one of these, same mechanism, different "garnishments". Has been in his family from day one, and in total, it has been taken to be repaired and maintained only ~30 some times, most of which are recent (post 90's). Beautifully simple and robust movement.

[@FehmiMertUmit]

Back then when they made things to survive

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Yep 😁

[@208miuwu]

Amen on that comment

[@karvast5726]

To be fair a modern day automatic is just as durable if maintained,some are affordable and durable such as the seiko 5 line of watches,fortunatly not everything is shite and meant to break nowdays even thought it's often the case

[@thecrow3380]

Thank you, Sock Man; that's the most beautiful watch I've ever seen. And how nice to have no driveling commentary.

[@tonypalermo156]

Truly, this is the BEST pocket watch restoration video I seen! Now my passion for pocket watches have doubled. Thank you!

[@RajeshKumar-wb9tf]

Incredible feat. Wonderful to watch how such priceless time pieces are brought back to life. Really awesome..👍

[@stephenbridges2791]

Very nice work. Interesting that you could still find a balance wheel. I like seeing someone with your skills not letting a piece of history go to waste. Well done, sir.

[@elizabethwentz8211]

Beautiful antique watch! Another great restoration! Loved the socks!!😊

[@robertgoidel]

very pretty workmanship on a classic CYMA 777 pocket watch. Nice!

[@rayray52577]

Masterful. And I agree with the person who suggested some explanations of each step. Either way, very satisfying to watch!

[@zangtumarrai]

I totally agree with you!!! 🥰

[@Dani_-ec4is]

I don't know 🤷🏻‍♂️ which is better > "watchmaking" work, or cameraman / shooting ... 🤔. Both are on 🔝 level, and made me subscribe 🤓.

[@rogeriomascari804]

It's great to have a time machine, even a small one, it can help a lot sometimes

[@rowdyyates8626]

I like that you don’t talk incessantly. Just amazing and informative work. Thank you for sharing!

[@jplam7722]

How can we not love his socks!!! - One ‘like’ from Korea

[@Ahmed_samir87]

I love your videos and i like that you don't put any annoying music in the back ground just pure sound calm and cozy

[@billr8667]

No matter how often I watch this and the other videos, I still find myself holding my breath like I would if I was doing the work!

[@drakon777ufa]

Thanks for the video! I don't know about others, but for me, when a person works carefully, holding his breath so that his hands tremble slightly, it's like an act of creation and inside there is a feeling that nothing in the world can replace any drug. I'm just getting high! This is especially evident if someone draws. This feeling is pure. By the way, cool socks!

[@stefanopremori5065]

following this channel is a pleasure: you can see your growth in the quality of the shooting and in the editing, congratulations for the choice of the restored pieces, the latter is sublime.

[@bluemartin9265]

Came across this video while looking for wristwatch restoration, and i have to say that the beauty of this object brought me to tears - very unexpectedly! The intricate design, the authenticity of something so delicate and made with care, restored with the same care and attention over 100 years later. I'm in my mid 20s, so this watch is older than my parents, grandparents, its older than anyone i will ever know and yet the peices still work together harmoniously, it really is so beautiful. This video was an emotional rollercoaster! To my surprise, i was deeply touched, and very much in love with this object. This video has brought me a huge amount of unexpected joy and emotion, so..thanks! And keep doing what you're doing. Really great work. 👍

[@rorykelly8275]

well said.

[@Gh_iq7]

I have a Do'r watch made in 1896 and in good health, how much is it worth now, is there anyone to buy it

[@garikdez]

The work of a watchmaker is soothing

[@peterdelaforce2346]

That is a beautiful time piece, great to see you bring it back to life

[@jamesgodschalk1329]

You do absolutely magnificent work I love old pocket watches they're the most interesting timepieces on the planet

[@TheJedihunter]

Such a beautiful pocket watch I'd love to own one like that 1 day

[@dougthatcher3521]

Wonderful work, wonderful watch! Thanks.

[@alanpreston3111]

Loving the movement holder! , great skill , great filming , no needless chatter !! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Sergeant_Fury]

Always a pleasure watching your very professionally-looking watch repair videos. As with any of these watch repair channels I am addicted to, I wish you, and others, would include the history of the piece, from when it was made to how it ended up in your hands. Thanks.

[@MrKenny777]

Beautiful job. The video quality and definition is superb - I can see the grain of the metal and every detail of the watch mechanism. You've inspired me to have another go at a family heirloom silver Waltham pocket watch.

[@garysofko]

I've seen watches that have the date and repairers names inscribed inside the cover, I hope you do the same! A testament to skill, craftsmanship and pride of a task well done. Never get tired of your videos. Can I apprentice with you?

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Many watchmakers are doing that, right. I'm not a fan of those "inscriptions". It's useless in my opinion and it "damages" the property of the customer.

[@rodk886]

You my friend have the hands of a surgeon.. I should know.. your skills are amazing.. peace and love be with u..

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks 👍

[@deebrooks9406]

Oh my. What a wonderful restoration. It was a joy to watch x

[@joelukule-lee2982]

Oh my! What a beautiful restoration. The camera work is wonderful! I loved it.

[@luismariofloresalcaraz8804]

Happy to see this Old Timer..back to LIFE ,!!! ❤️

[@haccacalim]

I was embarrassed to go to the toilet when I saw this unique craftsmanship.

[@dericbarnwell1477]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SKILLS, YOUR PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND YOUR VALUABLE TIME WITH THE RESTORATION OF THIS HISTORICAL ITEM AND ALL OF THE OTHER TIMEPIECES.

[@tony-1188]

Hi, I am a huge fan of pocket watches and I have to say that this video was great, so much care and professionalism went into this revival of this watch, well done Sir 👏

[@Silver-st2zq]

Lovely looking pocket watch and great work getting back to looking and working good again 👍

[@acleray]

A fine example of a very steady hand !

[@JimSmith-gw3pi]

I can hardly see the case never mind the parts inside. A master craftsman at work.

[@DanDan-js5dw]

Очень крутой механизм,часовщику низкий поклон,это высший пилотаж.

[@austinahagstrom]

The shot of you picking the exacto knife over the bergeon case knife gave me feels.

[@richarddpetersen169]

Saved something from the past. Well done.

[@kimjong4470]

Slo mo, restoration, asmr, relaxation all at one place 😊

[@georgebrown8312]

Nice job you did on restoring that pocket watch. It looks much better than it did and it works like a charm as well. Great work.

[@jewelator]

I also love watching videos with restoration. I will be glad if you rate my videos, of course I do not restore, but I create unique things.

[@adelomar3929]

You're a master,just watching you it's better than meditation , BRAVO , salutations from Algeria

[@elizabethp.kanizin9009]

Men seem to be fascinated with watches! They like how it works!

[@krestonosets68]

Mate, your socks are amazing !!!

[@kennethchapman8468]

Wow that's absolutely amazing. I was curious when i came across your video and I have to say you did an amazing job on that watch.

[@jesss5139]

That watch sounds phenomenal sometimes I wish I lived in that Era

[@paulsymons7643]

What an absolute pleasure to watch. Beautiful craftsmanship.👍

[@Fischi4711]

educational with a twist of humor - well done, Sir