Restoration of old Cartier Santos. I was shocked when I opened this watch!

Today we are restoring a truly classic watch, the Cartier Santos. Designed as a pilot watch in 1904 by Louis Cartier for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, this watch was not only the first wristwatch designed by Cartier, but also one of the first wristwatches ever. Today, it is one of the most successful watches by Cartier and world-renowned for its classic design.
The watch in this video is a Santos lady watch, which is heavily scratched and shows signs of heavy-use. It features an ETA-movement 2670. The dial is beautifully aged with wonderful patina. We are attempting to restore it to near new condition - and in the process, I discovered an unexpected surprise inside…
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[@Sallahaddin1]

Shouldn't you have tried to restore the original brushing of the Santos' metal bracelet/case rather than polishing the whole watch until it shines? Now without the brushed finish it doesn't look like original Santos from the era and surely because of that it dropped in value.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

The original brushing was scratched. The proper method is to remove all scratches and refinish the parts, to achieve a finish that looks near orginal. The finishing by Cartier or other watch manufacturers is done with the same method!

[@Sallahaddin1]

@@MagicWatchmaking ok, thank you for your response!

[@boydsargeant7496]

Lovely job! Can you get replacement baskets and seals for these?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️ Gaskets and parts are still available for this model

[@phil8248]

So why were you shocked? Or was that just clickbait?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Hi Philip, the original Cartier movement was replaced with a standard ETA movement. I would consider that quite shocking :)

[@phil8248]

@@MagicWatchmaking When I watched it, it seemed you weren't sure it had been replaced so I guess I missed that. Didn't you ask you viewers if they thought it had been? Oh well, yeah I guess that would shock a watch fan. I collect Lego for my hobby but these watch restoration videos fascinate me. I especially like the one where the guy doesn't talk just captions the shots. Take care. Stay safe.

[@PepeDeezNutz]

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[@ericbadia5]

I haven't even finished the video and wow, the camera work is so great! Thanks a lot for studying all the possible positions of the camera work for us to understand how the watch works and all the tiny little pieces. Thanks also for sharing your work with us! It's nice to see that more and more people are just coming along here on KZbin to share their work on watches (either restoring them or giving them a good service). Also, where do you get your watches to be restored or serviced? eBay?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful feedback, makes it all worth! Also love seeing so many great watchmakers on KZbin ☺️ I get some watches on Ebay, others are from my personal collection or from friends and family :)

[@tudo8412]

I also really like what you have to say on this channel, because that’s what I mean. Thank you very much.

[@standingtall6958]

polishing by machine has damaged the edges around the Screws ... should have been done by hand.

[@sitrepSNAFU]

One of my favourite watches! The restoration proves how well built they are, and the quality of materials used must make them 'easier' to restore?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thanks for watching! You are correct, the parts fit perfectly and you can find replacement parts even years down the line ☺️

[@Blue_3rd]

What an interesting video, I had to watch until the end. Thank you!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

So happy to hear that! ☺️

[@clemmahabir]

It takes some Time to Watch these repairs and I've been Watching these remarkable Watches come back to life!! Never thought Watch making videos are so calming since I love all types of watches but enjoy learning about them! Thanks sharing great job!! 🐣

[@MagicWatchmaking]

To dive in this tiny parts is amazing... thank you for watching. I appreciate it 😊

[@carsfabio]

I absolutely love a polished Watch Waymore than a brushed watch, but I have to say absolutely amazing work my friend. Just amazing

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for the wonderful compliment, I appreciate it 😊

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

I probably need to buy a Cartier Santos...BTW your macro work is excellent.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for the feedback, Martti! Best of luck for the purchase 😉

[@SlapShotRegatta22]

Anybody else notice the the thin cross in the "X" for 10:00 is actually "Cartier"?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Yes, that's a sign that the dial is original Cartier :)

[@federicoprice2687]

@@MagicWatchmaking Inscribed at either the 10 or 7 o'clock positions

[@sdavifcom]

Nicely done. This is one tiny mouvement. Thank you for sharing.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much, Serge! It's a very beautiful watch ☺️

[@kirillch]

Would be nice to be able to turn off titles for true asmr

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I try to use less subtitles. My last video had only some. Enjoy ASMR and thank you for watching ☺️

[@brenocostateixeira]

Theses vídeos always remember me the game "The thief" 1, 2, 3 and 4. The 3 was sublime....

[@alaindrolet_atlt_2019]

Very nice video !! I’m surprised too that an ETA movement or have not Cartier signature on it ! Anyway this is a very nice movement to work on ! Love the final result, as we saw…her beauty back again !! Thanks for sharing !!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much, Alain! It is indeed beautiful watch with a very nice movement :)

[@TheYjmfan]

Beautiful watch I used to have one of these .

[@MagicWatchmaking]

It is indeed! :)

[@alexanderkamerbeek9693]

Did you remove the small hair at the cannon pinion? while installing the keyless? Other than that great restoration.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for the compliment! It was not visible even with the loupe! I only saw it when reviewing the footage and went back to remove it off-camera. The quality of the lense is insane 🤯

[@alexanderkamerbeek9693]

@@MagicWatchmaking I work under a microscope and it has worked wonders to see things like dust and such which weren't visible with a loupe. The camera on the microscope helps me taking pictures during dissasembly. I'm just a newby but learning fast.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for the tip, I'll try it!

[@ayoooooodaniel]

How much did your client pay for this?

[@ano8392]

is this a 24mm Santos de Cartier Carree?

[@robertmcguire9527]

Another great video on a lovely timepiece and a beautiful transformation from before to after. Once again, camera work is on point and so clear to see each component you’re working on. 👍 I look forward to your next!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for the kind words and continued encouragement! ☺️

[@jcmontecarlo6123]

Some bezels were only gp. Interesting

[@colinericcampbell]

Just curious, approximately what year model Santos is this? Thanks!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

First lunch of this Cartier Santos was 1978. 1987 it was relaunched. Cartier Santos excites until today. I don’t know in which year this particular watch was produced. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@nelsonnosal8491]

Nice Tutorial👍🏼 Which Solution you use for the Ultrasonic cleaner?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

ELMA Luxury Clean EC90 Thank you for watching ☺️

[@robertiddon9270]

Absolutely beautiful, excellent work ☺️☺️

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Robert ☺️☺️

[@stockseer]

Well done; reminds me of my youth when I went from Cartier Tank a couple times to the Santos. Still have the original box... rarely worn since Apple Watch (sorry just need the health info.); and I might part with my Santos (exactly like the one you restored only newer I think..automatic.. and serviced twice by Cartier directly). Anyway great video of the restoration.

[@bullnose01]

I've never seen peg wood used to steady the movement holder like that. Was that to avoid obstructing the view for the camera? It's surprising how the movement is completely devoid of any fine finishing.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

You are exactly right! Otherwise my fingers would have covered the view ☺️ A very kind subscriber reached out to me with photos of a Cartier movement, it was a lot more luxe. The movement in this watch was replaced :/

[@fredfarnackle5455]

@@MagicWatchmaking Yes, I thought it had been replaced - the quality of the movement generally is not what you would expect from a Cartier. It looks especially bad with extreme close-up.

[@jackdanielsjr.3925]

Many thanks for the video! Very interesting to see old watches opened up now and again. Having collected old Cartier's back from the 70's-90's back in the day...It does look like the original movement was indeed replaced. Concord Watch company made watches for Cartier back in the 70's up until the 80's I believe. I don't know who took over from there, the way you could tell is that the manufacturer's stamp was on the movement, not Cartier's name!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thanks for watching and your comment! After further research it turns out that the movement was indeed replaced with a standard ETA movement 😓

[@lenjames]

Goodness...I guess beauty is only skin deep here. Still it's a nice watch.

[@carlrees5574]

Lovely restoration but that movement was not originally from a Cartier watch. the finishing looked like it was from the far east to me, could the whole watch be fake??

[@MagicWatchmaking]

The watch is genuine but the movement is replaced. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@fulvioplatania3091]

is this the case I told you few days ago about an ETA with a Cartier weight? The original one is still an ETA?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Still a nice watch with ETA or other movement. Thank you for watching

[@patgio8661]

très bon travail a combien ce monte une restauration comme celle ci merci

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for watching. This restoration was for fun and challenge. No cost calculation was done.

[@rayleeaustralia]

Best looking Santos in that era. Good job restoring it

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️

[@xavierperu6159]

Maravilla saludos cordiales de Manaus Amazonas Brasil!!!!!!!!❤️

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Xavier! ☺️☺️☺️

[@IloveElsaofArendelle]

Do you recommend a restoration of a Santos? I have inherited one from my late father😢, who recently passed away. It's pretty used and his favorite watch

[@MagicWatchmaking]

If you like the watch why not… restoring the watch is a good way to bring the watch back near to it’s original conditions and enjoy it for many many years to come ☺️ Thank you for watching. Have a great day ☺️

[@billc6762]

I never buy anything Cartier. Too many fake ones out there

[@timteevin4517]

I know you have a microphone.???????? 👎

[@ericbadia5]

I don't understand one step that you did. You used superglue on the tip of the stem to glue it into the crown. Why? What if the stem just rusts it up again after many years? I will be almost impossible to remove it, won't it be? I red somewhere that some stems can be dissolved with Potassium alminum sulfate dodecahydrate KAl(SO4)2*12H2O and a magical substance containing hydrogen and oxygen, also called H2O, or more simply, water😜. It this true?

[@TheBeardedWatchmaker]

He used Locktite Blue which is a setting compound, not glue. It can be loosened very easy with slight heat. Better to have crown securely attached to the stem than risk the crown coming off and losing it. It is standard accepted watchmaking process to secure it this way

[@MagicWatchmaking]

As The Bearded Watchmaker said, it's Loctite😊

[@ericbadia5]

@@TheBeardedWatchmaker oh good! Thank you!

[@ericbadia5]

@@MagicWatchmaking also, in case of a very rusty stem, how do you determine which stem goes for your watch movement? Is there any kind standard stem or it's just about searching your movement parts and buying the specific piece?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

The stem is specific to movement and one has to find the exact stem :)

[@viktorbalabanov1823]

Thank you for the video. How you have removed the bracelet? I can't find way to romove bracelet on my watch

[@MagicWatchmaking]

It is friction fit. At minute 7:07 and 22:58 I show how it fits

[@usebag7196]

@@MagicWatchmaking thank you, perfect!

[@67nearmint]

If that is an enamel dial a denture cleaning tablet might clean it up a it.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

No it is not enamel dial.

[@VvLii-xy3zr]

Whats the screw driver size? I have the balloon watch, I cant screw out.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Which screwdriver you mean? While working I use different ones.

[@VvLii-xy3zr]

@@MagicWatchmaking I got it it is 1.4mm

[@Илья-з2ь6л]

Я надеюсь Вы увидели волос на шестерёнке 16-31 и убрали его.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I do ☺️ thank you for watching. Nice day to you

[@MikaBeeF]

The old Santos's use ETA movements or quartz. Only the 2018 models use cartier inhouse movements.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

ETA movement without any sign of Cartier. Not even the name of the brand on the rotor?

[@youtubeforme]

How many hours did it take you to do this ?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

It was about a days work, including camera work! :)

[@TheBeardedWatchmaker]

@@MagicWatchmaking hahaha, I see you didn’t mention how long editing takes 🤣

[@pipodorologio1648]

nice job, thanks for sharing....you don't see much of Carties service videos...did you replace the crowngaskets as well?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I did! :)

[@sandwaves5642]

....And I used to believe, that adjusting the valve clearance in a morotbike engine is a comlicated job 🤣🤣 I think I need some 50000 years to learn to do THAT clockwork.... ☝☝😀😀

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for kind feedback 😊

[@alexdeleon7135]

If memory serves, all production Cartier watches utilize ETA movements, except for the Ballon Bleu. The Ballon Bleu indeed uses an inhouse Cartier movement.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for letting me know! Unfortunately, it did turn out that the movement was replaced, the original movement does look a lot more luxe than the one in this video 🙁

[@rudolphvaleriano1578]

To answer your question, the balancing piece of the Cartier did not have the Cartier engraving. Some parts may be from Sandoz Swiss Watch.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for letting us know ☺️

[@cfauvel]

Question : At 23:02 - the pins that hold the bracelete to the case, how do you remove them ? are they friction fit? or are they tapered and must be removed from one side only? I have a Santos automatique that doesn't seem to stay wound up and loses reserve after about 2 hours of not moving. Time for a full service right?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Yes! friction fit. For your watch service will be necessary. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@momentaufnahmen]

Wonderful work. Watched it for the 3rd time already. :)) Quick question: Which screwdriver did you use to upen up the case screws on the back? I want to purchase a Bergeon but sadly I dont know which diameter I need for that :/

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for kind words and watching ☺️ I have 2 screwdriver sets. One is made by Horotec (01.218.E). The second one is Bergeon (30081.S9). The Bergeon is equipped with T-Blades and I used only for sensitive (eg. gold) screws. The Horotec is my daily tool. The most common blades for wristwatches are: 0.80, 1.00, 1.20 and 1.40.

[@lktz4]

DONT try this at home!!!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Agree 😂 don’t try it at home you might damage it 😊 Thank your for watching

[@mickeydee3595]

Regarding the movement... From what I've read/heard Cartier really dropped the ball and lowered their standards during the 90s and just threw in standard ETA movements into their watches. If this example is from that time period then that's probably why there is an unmarked/standard movement inside. Don't quote me as i am not 100% certain, it would be good to get somebody with knowledge to chime in! Regards!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thanks for the comment, Mickey! A kind subscriber sent me photos of the watch and the movement inside was a lot more luxe and decorated, so this seems like somebody tampered with the watch! :(

[@sirbum1918]

Same thing happened to me. I found Cartier quartz but someone had switched the original movement to a FE one. No, it was not a fake Cartier.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

So sorry to hear that ☹️

[@sirbum1918]

@@MagicWatchmaking I buy a lot of junk and often find nice watches to restore so it didn't cost me anything but it's a shame on such a nice watch.

[@binkyboobosh1]

,,are you sure it wasn't a fake? The vast majority of watches signed Cartier are fakes and I've have seen fakes fitted with FE movements.

[@sirbum1918]

@@binkyboobosh1 It all looks legit with a silver case and screws on the side. Doesn't matter that much as its value isn't much as is.

[@binkyboobosh1]

​@@sirbum1918 ...the fakes are everywhere. The Cartier is the classic 'cruise watch' where staff or passengers try to con money out of people. Also, Cartier movements are slightly off the standard ligne shape so that movements can't easily be replaced without an adaption of the case. The dial will be glued on as Cartier off set their dial foot locating holes. Cartier manufacture their own quartz movements in an arrangement with Ebel. Check if the case has been chopped about and if the dial is loose or glued and you should have your answer.

[@Edvardpo]

Hello. Tell me, please, how did you wash the watch parts? Ultrasonic or centrifuge? If there is no centrifuge, is it possible to do with only ultrasound? Thank you.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I'm using Elmasolvex RM. It is a rotation and oscillation machine. Have a look on my Omega video to see it.

[@67nearmint]

I believe "hacking" was, for quite some time, a function mostly found in military watches and it was comparatively recently that it became a widely desired feature in most mechanical watches. Thus, the "no seconds stop."

[@MagicWatchmaking]

In ETA movements it is de facto standard nowadays. Thank you for watching 😊

[@ducatipaso1386]

Maybe a replacement rotor/movement. Up until the late 1980s those watches came with a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

It does seem like it was replaced with a standard movement, as the finishing on the Cartier movement is a lot more luxe!

[@bungel657]

Thank You, For another great video, I have one question if you do not mind, I noticed that you lubricated the Rubber Gasket that seals the Rear Cover, But you did not Lubricate the Square Red Gasket that goes under and around the Front screw down Cover, Is there a reason it cannot be Lubed?.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Lubricant under the crystal may spread out and make the crystal hazy or impacting the dial. Thank you for watching. Have a great day ☺️

[@stefman5713]

Found the identical watch in all stainless with eta movement. Gave it to my girlfriend. Hopefully she keeps me around.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

For sure she will 😊

[@suchoi61]

its a nice watch , but too expensive! the watch cost 2500 - 3000 sfr. thats 1500 - 2000 sfr too much if she had a manufacturing movement ok but a eta . Eta its a super movement but not in tis price class for Cartier.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

A kind subscriber sent me a photo of a Cartier movement and it's a lot nicer than this one. Mine has been switched out entirely 😩

[@bjoernaltmann]

Great job, especially on the brushed and polished finish. Sadly there are so many over polished ones out there. - Yes, the movement does not hack.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I try always to find a way to polish and made the watch looks decent again but not to over polish it. Sometimes it's hard without laser welding because of very deep scratches. Thank you so much for watching and kind words ☺️

[@bushtrash2286]

Very interesting, I watched the whole video, thankyou.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, glad you're enjoying the content ☺️

[@JoseRamos-gy2uw]

How much does it cost to do this?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I can’t tell because I do restorations not professionally… it is just my passion ☺️ Thank you for watching. Have a nice day

[@dennisgannon]

I liked the close up shots. That is better than other watch videos.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the camera work :)

[@davidobrien9362]

Didn't really ever like Cartier watches for men,great the ladies ones but the new models are something else just bugged me with the no lume,s mall looking faces,dials,but not now,they are lovely.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Glad you like them now :)

[@michaelhogan9053]

Since it was Cartier's first watch, do you think they may have outsourced the movement??

[@tonygedalovitch8958]

this particular model was not Cartier's first watch, but the first watch they produced was a Santos about sixty years before this model was released. Until 2010 Cartier had never produced an in house movement and even today 95% of Cartier watches have ETA movements.

[@silentscope7440]

Basically just gave the customer a brand new watch. This had to be worth good money.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I would hope so ;)

[@BagsRivaRaet]

Very nice looks brand new santos Catier👍

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️ Have a nice day

[@edivijshanoon9476]

Price of this?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Is not for sell. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@sakeenanisar8858]

How much it costs

[@MagicWatchmaking]

The watch is not for sell. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@garyeales676]

I’ve done the same

[@mohamedshaheed1270]

Some fool has sold original router for PETTY money

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Probably even the entire movement!

[@Skr1lla_Official]

Do you happen to have any watch friends in the uk I can service mine?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Sorry, I don't know any UK watchmakers!

[@fabiobiscia4666]

Is the ratchet wheel and charging wheel engagement correct? Why the charging wheel has its teeth that bigger than the ratchet wheel?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

The ratchet and crown wheel are correct and are like this by movement design.

[@fabiobiscia4666]

Thank you, in my little experience I never seen a design like this before. What are the benefits from this king of coupling?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

The most ETA 28xx like movement are like this. What are the benefits I can’t tell exactly. I assume it’s a gear to reduce the winding movements from the crown to the ratchet wheel.

[@mytheen2129]

வாட்ச் சூப்பராக இருக்கிறது வாட்ச் உடைய மெட்டில் தரமா இருக்கு. பேப்பர் லுஹா வாட்ச் இருக்கு

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@gglag2003]

Cartier doesn’t used eta movements in this line of watches

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I believe they do use them. A kind subscriber reached out to me, and it's clear that mine has been completely replaced :(

[@potatoplebbyplayz_gachalif2517]

It is not in-house made movement but ETA’s.

[@MichaelWilliams-mo1vv]

They are etas but usually the top grade. The rotor is usually signed Cartier.This movement looks very standard.

[@majidwisal1639]

Very nice video to watch. I like automatic watch and you have done great job

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Majid! ☺️

[@waynepollard6879]

No audio !

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I do not comment my videos. They are ASMR. Thanks for watching ☺️

[@robertcroft8241]

Now I know why my service cost £600 !

[@MagicWatchmaking]

There's indeed a lot of work involved! 😄

[@travr6]

Where did you get the little yellow screw protector stickers?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

This dots are made by a company called "Ideal Tape Co". I bought them by my watch parts supplier. Thank for watching ☺️ Have a great day

[@TheBeardedWatchmaker]

Ah, another Fuji man. Nice!!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

They are the best in my opinion!

[@heimatliebe116]

@Magic Watchmaking: Impressive craftsmanship! I have a Cartier Santos which needs service or possibly a restauration. Would you be interested in performing the work for me? Thank you!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you! Unfortunately I have too many projects lined up to take anything new on, I do appreciate your interest in my work, though ☺️

[@heimatliebe116]

@@MagicWatchmaking Thank you for the great work you do!

[@kennethconnors5316]

beautiful watch , nice work

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@federicoboscolo232]

How long did it take to perform the whole job?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

It took a few hours, but it's difficult to say, because filming takes up a lot of time!

[@julianafairburn8611]

Can you fix my old Chanel j12?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Hi Juliana, I do not offer any related services, sorry! I recommend visiting your local watchmaker :)

[@janfranken1519]

[@robfurr1877]

awesome video!! where do you get the tape pre cut into dots at?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

By my watch part’s supplier here in Austria. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@inoname99]

This seems to be the Lady's size, how much and how long would it take the overhaul the full size? Great work.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for watching. This is the lady watch. I assume needed time will be same

[@binkyboobosh1]

The full size version will either have the same movement or a superior version of the ETA 2000.

[@MrFelix002]

how does this effect the value of the watch being that they installed an ETA movement, or just the oscillating weight ??

[@MagicWatchmaking]

That’s unclear… if someone in past has had changed the oscillation weight or the complete movement. Maybe the value is effected… I can’t say! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@MrFelix002]

great video @@MagicWatchmaking

[@mrb6543]

Beatiful restoration video from a skilled craftsman. I have this exact watch, given to me by my late father. He bought it in 1983. Its in dire need of restoration but no watch repair shop wants to touch it. What should I do?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! I recommend contacting Cartier directly :)

[@manuelaffonso2191]

Send it to Nekkid watchmaker. The best in the business.

[@freds.2301]

Merci pour : - ces images si précises, - pour le travail, - pour la méthode quasi pas à pas de restauration et même de réparation - le choix de la montre (Cartier, le bijoutier des Rois et le roi des bijoutiers) En outre, ces vidéos sont calmes :-))))

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Un grand merci pour ce message très gentil! ☺️☺️☺️

[@MrHenkfromHolland]

Maintaining watches is one of the most relaxing videos on KZbin A big thank you

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Very happy to hear that ☺️

[@nikolajskrabelj4503]

Young boy , brilliant work .

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you

[@julianlindsay4000]

Is Epilam the same thing as "One Dip" ?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Epilam (or Fixodrop) is surface treatment. Let oil stay in place. One Dip (or B. Dip) is highly refined solvent for cleaning. E.g. jewels

[@vyasaddison4561]

👌👌👍👍

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️ cheers

[@redbeam-dh5er]

Hi. Really interesting video. There are not that many Cartier repair videos online. I am currently working on a similar model and I have issues with the case screws as they are completely rusted and attached to the case. Have you had any issues removing them in the first place? Also, the strap bar has screws attached at the ends or it needs to be pushed out? The whole watch has been sitting for a while and there are numerous rusted points unfortunately.

[@redbeam-dh5er]

Just realised that the bar its friction fitted which is not ideal as there is run inside probably. Any tips and trick for removing rusted screws? I have tried small quantifies of lubricant but it has been in vain.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Lubricant is a good solution. In my Seiko video I had to deal with a lot of rust. Maybe you find a solution there helps you to solve your problem. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomuk5uKltt6qqMsi=ypqhcblFCy6v2FOQ

[@hemtet5500]

That was quite a meditation watching that!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@1288liam]

Couldn't watch the case polishing. Its called carreé meaning 'square' for a reason... its meant to be angled. That polishing just rounded off the case and bracelet links to look like a galbee instead

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I hear this story about rounded edges multiple times. In my Breitling restoring video I measured the parts before and after polishing. The lost of material was 0.007mm or 0.00025 inch. that doesn’t cause rounded edges. Also please trust me I know what I do ☺️

[@1288liam]

'Trust me, I'm a doctor' phrase comes to mind. Well, I'm saying those bevels aren't there now. It doesn't take much to remove the sharpness of them being so small but even if they weren't there originally, you could put some back on with a lapping machine set an an angle. And yes, even one polish of, for example, a new Rolex will take away the sharp edges...and that's with RSC. Ask me how I know? Because it happened to mine

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Wrong polishing… sorry about your Rolex. This Cartier is gold plated. The plating can be maximum 20 microns thick. After polishing it still there. Using the lapping machine will take the gold plating away and the case must be re-plated. To match the original Cartier gold color will be externally difficult.

[@1288liam]

They aren't gold plated. And I'm talking about the stainless steel case bevel on the cartier. Wrong polishing or not, it's RSC so they are probably the one of the best out there for their own models

[@fVNzO]

@@MagicWatchmaking I am inclined to agree. The edges are not quite as sharp, especially due to the brushed and polished flanks of the original case where you used the same finishing wheel on the entire case. The distinctiveness of the original edge was no doubt also due to the different finishes which is as I'm sure you know a very common technique in watchmaking. I think the polishing overall is better than leaving the watch almost unwearable but I also think you should've been more careful specifically at the case. And we are not talking about the gold bezel. You just need to be honest about what is and what's not reasonably possible. Regards.

[@huangxizhang9897]

Does anyone know the value of this watch? I had the same watch given by my mom from my grandmother. My friend saw it in my drawer and borrowed it. I let him as it looks too feminine to me. Until I forget about it and lost contact of my friend when they moved. I always told my mom that I still have it and I just don't feel wearing it very often. I hope it doesn't cost much as it looks outdated somehow.😅

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Depends on conditions. I assume somewhat between 2k to 3k USD 😊

[@huangxizhang9897]

@@MagicWatchmaking thanks for the info, it was on mint condition as it was rarely use. I still have the box but I lost the receipt after cleaning my room. I think I need to find a way to get it back or replace it 🤣

[@yezdazordeta6436]

End game...

[@DavidLee-yu7yz]

I understand it is abeautiful watch and it is my personal favourites, for the History but what is shocking about it, i can see you are a good watch repairer but personally i do like to hear commentary, or at least a verbal explanation. I understand if this is not your style, so forgive me if I do not sub you as the catch title put me off too. D

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Hi David, I appreciate the feedback! The shocking part was finding a standard ETA movement inside a Cartier watch, which means that somebody has tampered with the watch - most likely sold the original movement for profit! My channel is meant to be calming and relaxing, and I want the focus to be on the watchmaking process. Maybe I will do a video with voice-over in the future, but for now I am very happy with the format :)

[@DavidLee-yu7yz]

@@MagicWatchmaking Sorry, I missed the part of the the movement swap. It is your channel and more power to you. D

[@terryquinn2119]

GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Terry! ☺️☺️