Restoring a Vintage Movado Watch Full Gold

Welcome to our channel! In today’s video, we’ll be restoring a beautiful vintage Movado watch in full gold. Watch as we bring this classic timepiece back to its former glory. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more watch restoration videos!
Welcome back to our channel! Today, we have a special project: restoring a vintage Movado watch in full gold. This elegant timepiece has seen better days, but we’re going to bring it back to life. Let’s get started!
First, let’s take a close look at the watch. We’ll inspect the case, dial, hands, and movement. The case shows signs of wear and scratches, the dial has aged, and the movement needs servicing. We’ll document all the issues before we begin the restoration process.
Carefully, we’ll start disassembling the watch. Using precision tools, we’ll remove the case back, movement, dial, hands, and crystal. It’s important to keep all parts organized and safe.
Next, we’ll clean all the components. We’ll use a ultrasonic cleaner for the movement parts and a gentle solution for the dial and hands. The gold case and bracelet will be cleaned using a special gold-safe cleaner.
Once cleaned, we’ll polish the gold case. Using a compound designed for gold, we’ll carefully remove scratches and restore the shine. This step requires patience to avoid over-polishing.
Now, we’ll service the movement. We’ll disassemble it, clean each component, replace any worn parts, and reassemble it. Proper lubrication is essential for the movement to run smoothly.
With the movement serviced, we’ll start reassembling the watch. We’ll place the dial and hands back on the movement, install the movement into the case, and secure the case back. Ensuring everything fits perfectly is crucial.
Finally, we’ll give the watch one last polish and inspect it thoroughly. We’ll check the timekeeping accuracy and ensure the watch is functioning correctly. The restored watch should look as close to new as possible.
And there you have it, a beautifully restored vintage Movado watch in full gold! We hope you enjoyed watching this restoration process. If you did, please give this video a thumbs up and subscribe for more watch restorations. Thanks for watching!
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[@alpetterson9452]

I guessed it was the main spring. The polishing really looked great on this one.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Yes it was the mainspring. Thank you

[@michaelkeats1313]

Another great restoration, very enjoyable to watch. Thank you.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you 😊

[@velviaman3206]

Great job. I am fortunate to own a gold Movado cal.125 in vg condition, one of the first vintage watches that I bought.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Good choice!

[@SkyBlue-le7cd]

Gorgeous watch and terrific work. Thanks for the video.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@samnova450]

Gorgeous looking watch, great service job on the watch.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Mr_Berlin_James]

Superb… as always.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@ygrbooks]

As always: thank you for sharing this and great work 👏👍👌! Did not know Movado was such a quality brand as their last models were and looked rather cheap, so no one ever paid any attention to them here in Switzerland from the 80s onwards.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

They did a lot of great watches. They worked as well with Zenith and they have some great chrono with the El Primero and some with their in house caliber

[@jeffreyhickman3871]

That's a very nice 👍 watch. You'll do a great restoration on it. Your friend, Jeff.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

That's the plan!

[@Dyzon300]

Super quality caliber with perlage and cotes de Geneve !

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Right on!

[@heinrethasangerhaus4242]

Great looking classic watch. Nice restoration and service as well.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you kindly

[@MohhmadAaman]

Really love your accent bruv

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you 😊

[@Dyzon300]

Merci

[@Agnori]

Very nice done! Great work 😊

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@carloscarvalhido2424]

Hi. You like the numerals and so do I. I believe they are Breguet numerals :)

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Yes you are right

[@Dyzon300]

Very nice job. Curious to know how you went about finding the spare screw that was damaged. What is your sourcing strategy ?

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

I have a lot of spare screws. It is just if matter to find the right size

[@michaelfonseka7657]

A great service/restore. ❤😂🎉 thank you. Can you tell me where you got your vaccuum/ blower machine please. Thank you. Mike

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Hello, I got it from Horotec

[@boydsargeant7496]

Lovely job! I also love Movado. I’ve just bought one but disappointingly it’s got a very broken balance spring and staff and pallet fork😟. By any chance do you have these spares for a 470 caliber you would sell? I’m reaching out to people I know. Also what polishing accessory did you use in your dremel power tool?

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Sorry but I don't have any pats on a 470. I have a 260 parts. The polishing accessory is Eve Flex

[@boydsargeant7496]

Thanks!

[@Dyzon300]

Can you tell me when are you using oil or moebius grease to lubricate the pallet fork ? I heard t depends on the speed of the movement ?

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Yes epecially for the higher beat caliber you need to use the grease 9415

[@mercuriall2810]

The 9415 grease was originally designed and marketed for use in high beat movements, and it’s important to use it when servicing them. 941 oil simply won’t remain in place if used on high beat movements. It turns out that 9415 also works extremely well in slower beat movements, too. Moebius now states that it is suitable for all Swiss lever escapements, regardless of beat rate. So you can use 9415 for all pallet jewels. 9415 also works well for lubricating cylinder escapements, it is very versatile. Moebius 941 should only be used on slower beat movements (21,600 or less). If you have Moebius 941 already, then use it on slower beat movements. If you haven’t bought either product yet, I recommend you just buy some 9415 and use it exclusively for escapement lubrication.

[@Theo-i1g]

Can you tell where to buy the polishing E flex to polishing the pivot

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

It is eve Flex and I buy it on cousin uk

[@HarunKhan-ok1hp]

Hindi mein kaise bataaoge sikhane ka mujhe ghadi ka ghadi kam repairing sikhane ka

[@IntegrityTimepieces]

where do u buy the eveflex polisher sticks?

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

I bought it on cousin uk

[@IntegrityTimepieces]

@@FrenchWatchCollector legend keep up the good work