Restoring the FIRST Watch Box ever on YouTube

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[@jeffreynerdin3522]

I was surprised with how well it turned out. Should never have doubted.

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thanks Jeffrey

[@DashDrones]

Why would you ever have doubted the Nekkid Watchmaker? 🤔

[@rudyhertayono1233]

Great. Excellent results as usual.

[@SuccessShared]

Me too. I wasn't convinced you'd be able to restore the outer box convincingly especially with its texture, but I'm pleased you proved me wrong! Now, I have an identical box from my Omega Seamaster in a similar condition which needs the same treatment! Thing is, can I pull it off?!!

[@dirty69impala]

There is just a little more love in the world today!!!! I have this exact same box. It started to deteriorate the same day I bought my Speedmaster. I’d almost resigned myself to the fact that it would never be nice again. I rationalized that it had “patina”. Now, I see that it can be restored. I love you, my brother, even more. Your passion for your work is inspiring.

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thanks mate

[@MakkerHeineken]

If you decide to restore it, drop a before and after picture for us,

[@bartongilcrease3546]

Master Joe can make things look easy peasy afternoon of fun.... not a chance in the ten levels of hell would I risk touching my box and papers. That is what sets us apart, we can watch, enjoy and dream we can do stuff, HE on the other hand is the master for a reason, years and years of experience and knowledge. I'd be way to scared of playing around with mine. Bit if you do... lol be sure and post pics.

[@Ddrake995]

I never thought I'd be watching a video about restoring a watch box, but here I am.... and I'm loving every second of it. Thank you.

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

That came out sweet! When you were deciding what color to use, I was yelling at the screen, mix them man! 😂😂😂 Beautiful job my brother!

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thanks mate

[@RobertJonesWightpaint]

So was I - though if you'd mixed them and the colour came out wrong, you'd have wasted a lot of paint.... still, that's the way you learn. He did a great job with this!

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

@@RobertJonesWightpaint Exactly!

[@bullnose01]

Joe, you are a restoration pioneer. The use of the packaging foam as an abrasive was brilliant. My only disappointment was that you didn't find a way to use your lapping machine in the restoration. Looking forward to the final episode with much anticipation. 😊

[@troublemcallister730]

Yeah that gricks really helped me on my woodworking projects. I'm restoring some tables, but they're old and the tops are veneered so too much sand will go straight through, but that packaging tricks really helped with the bits where it was thinnest so i didn't get bald spots.😊👍

[@skeelo69]

I use packaging foam to rub dead skin off my feet.

[@ElMirageRacer4763]

When I saw that you were doing a restore on this , all I could think was "How the Hell is he gonna pull that off?". Absolutely amazing Joe.

[@klntym]

Seriously? When I first starting watching your videos I was, why am I watching a repair video on a watch. I’ll never have the tools nor the eye sight to work on something so intricate. And NOW you have me watching a restoration video of the box it came in??? Ok now you have to show me how to repair your repair tools that wear down lol!!! Awesome restoration on the box!

[@truthsayer9245]

Awesome job! Was a little worried at the start but it all came together.

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thanks!

[@67nearmint]

Joe, you are, as always, a beacon of positivity and good vibes in a world with a decreasing supply of both. I came to your channel for the watches, but I found a delightful kook who delights in sharing his love for watchmaking, his family, pop culture, and humanity at large with his audience. Keep doing what you're doing, my brother, and know that you bring joy to our lives.

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thanks kerry

[@pablofierros3312]

Agree

[@pablofierros3312]

Ditto

[@StephanJPPL]

Here here

[@mr.schultz2205]

This is my favorite video across all of youtube so far in 2023. I've never even considered that old boxes could be restored. Bravo!

[@stevewells2327]

This was spectacular. Your default is genius. But this was on another level. The box was a bonus.

[@stevenmahone3511]

If someone had told me you have to watch a 'box' restoration video ... twice! I would have been concerned. I hope you don't get tired of hearing this, but your skill, expertise, and joy is truly a pleasure for us mortals to partake. All my best to you and your family, sir.

[@silveribis55]

Always amazed at what projects you take on! How do you know so much about so much! A real artist, craftsman.

[@Andreoli2005]

Needed a new fabric layer, but I know a youtuber or two that would most certainly collaborate. Bedo's leatherworks knows what he's doing when it comes to fabrics, dad was a shoe maker, he runs a repair shop.

[@b.neallee7042]

You Sir are an artist. I can't believe how well it came out. I have three older Rolex that only 2 came with boxes and one with papers. I found the right year boxes that were made in China. It really makes a difference. I hate buying fakes but I'll tell if anyone buys it. I put boxes in my car rear window to have uv light hits it and made it look ole and weathered. What a great job you did. Thank goodness the model number and serial numbers tells the information you would ever need. That's what is great about Rolex. Neal

[@juliov1506]

Great Job my friend excellent paint matchup , and fabric tear down technic with the foam and sand paper . Truly a master of all horology trade's.

[@christinechandler4261]

Yelling at the screen use the raspberry. Loved this video and you are joy to watch and listen to. Lovely restoration.

[@AhuCJ]

2:35 am and couldnt have asked for anything better

[@bg147]

It looks absolutely perfect and never would have imagined this was possible. Amazing. My dad gave me his 1950s Constellation but the box is very basic. This one is very elegant. Fancy fancy

[@judycolella5554]

Magnificent! I love your patience and determination to do whatever is necessary to get the restoration exactly right. What a inspiration you are!

[@patrickiredale4359]

I still find it amazing I found watching this video so absorbing. You should write a book entitled ‘Zen and the Art of Watch Box Restoration.’ You are true artisan and a genuinely nice guy to boot! Kudos to you. And peace!

[@granthurst8987]

Thank you in advance for any help or guidance. I enjoy your videos and have learnt plenty, and your skills made me more determined to achieve great results thanks Joe

[@RobertJonesWightpaint]

Very impressive - I really enjoyed (as a painter myself) your paint selection, mixing, and application: I said "use the brush", not the applicator, when you began to apply the first coat, because I knew that was far more likely to be successful: and it was - but I just know I'd have made a real mess of this if I'd tried it.

[@stevecollier8745]

I watch this channel because of the fabulous job you do when bringing the old and broken timepieces back to life, with your subtle, and often hilarious one liners and, your obvious flair for, bringing horology to KZbin, not to watch you refurbish a box, you seem to be straying, please consider going back to your previous very entertaining content. Thank you.

[@truxton1000]

Great result! As others say I was surprised of how good it turned out. I have restored many older Omega boxes, the red ones from the 1960’s, the smaller ones. They often miss the inserts with the velvet covered metal stand. I bought red velvet, 0.5mm metal sheets and cut out copy’s of the stand and covered with the red velvet. Looks pretty good, specially of you give it some patina to match the rest of the box!

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

That is awesome!

[@DanielGBenesScienceShows]

Awesome job! And I love seeing the experimentation on screen. After all, every object we have was born from experimentation.

[@andrewturnbull5897]

A beautiful result! Congratulations for such a fine job!

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thank you 🙏

[@WhattheVloggity]

Woa this one left me speechless! This restoration reminded me of the Toy Fixer from Toy Story. “ITS FOR DISPLAY ONLY!” “ITS LIKE NEW!!” Can’t wait to see the next Jedi video!

[@michelleray4516]

Turned out beautiful! I kept saying Add some raspberry, add some raspberry! It gave just a touch of magenta pink to the strong reds. Lovely restoration.

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thanks mate

[@fenman1954]

Fabulous restoration, you have inspired me to clean and fit new batteries in watches for two local charity shops enabling them to sell easier also saves watches which otherwise might have been thrown away.

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

That’s really awesome

[@ionracer24]

Wow, just wow! I had my doubts but goood Lord man u nailed it!! I would of never thought to restore a watch box but brother that is impressive given the materials.

[@HAL_9k]

I didn't believe this box could look good. I wouldn't know where to start. Way to go! The effect is stunning as always.

[@ShanksEh]

10 seconds in, I was questioning if anything good would come of this..... thought you'd end up having to do a bait and switch. Beautiful work as ever, looks much better than the faux padded leather, as an added benefit, too. A pleasure to watch even a simple (but well done) restoration.

[@_Peter_.]

I do like all Omega cal. 1040/1041 watches! Great to see also a box restoration! Thanks for the video!

[@SJ-xj7no]

Beautiful restoration! Your attention to detail is outstanding.

[@thebanjoman1963]

Makes me wish I had the watch box for my fathers Omega from 1962 if it had a box. Outstanding job.

[@cashau2965]

...each time I watch one of you restoring vids I end up saying: Nekkid is a genius!....

[@michaelbrian219]

An excellent restoration and a valuable insight on how to achieve it.

[@spankyharland9845]

great watch box restoration- in China they have many people making these boxes by hand just like you did.

[@danielbarnard8069]

I’ve been fortunate enough to buy omega new. That is genuinely impressive. That box was for the bonfire. Keeping one of mine in the protective cardboard box has led to the case melting into whatever solvent was used to glue the cardboard and damaged the faux leather front. You have inspired me Sir. It doesn’t mean I’m going to do it - but I now know it can be done 😂

[@velviaman3206]

Your hairy caterpillar vacuum is amazing, you have a tool for everything!

[@jakepekarik7772]

You have the work ethics of Steve Bedos, the leather man, he repairs and restores lots of worn out items. Great job and great video👍👍👍🕒👞

[@jeanettenorman7052]

Just amazing how your understanding of that box worked for to create a stunning box again.

[@saymyname218]

Those boxes were notorious for this sort of deterioration, the same happened to mine. You could make a living restoring these boxes. (Great job)

[@julianwalker1546]

Fantastic, a worthy restored box for a magnificent watch

[@Mr7yhnmki8]

Ok, this episode proves it! You’re a genius!!

[@RealSuntuo]

Oh, my godness, Joe!. i Throwed mine to the trash as humidity peeled the vinyl like that. i regret doing so now. Yours look almost Omega Original! Cheers from México to you and all your family. Trouble is Missed in your videos.

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thanks mate

[@steffydog]

Wow, I just watched a box being painted and loved it, ha ha, fab job as always, thank you 🙏

[@johnnyappleseed6415]

Finally, one of the restorations that I can understand the mechanics of... :))

[@user-jr2wr7pd9i]

Ah... I already had thrown it out long ago. My Planet ocean box was the same red case. Should have kept it until now so I could restore it. Such a great work Nekkid.

[@emjayef7566]

Wow! Just WOW! I realize that you give some pushback when you are called an artist here, but that restroation was pure beauty. Clearly a work of art. The thought. The effort. The results. Keep up your wonderful work, and I await the finished watch with much anticipation. Thank you for these awesome videos of your neverending journey into the timeless glory of restoring the various pieces of time.

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thank you 🙏

[@almolloy5817]

Pretty clever using the packing sponge as an abrasive. 👍

[@andyharris17able]

Your one very clever bloke , love your videos, including this one. Brilliant...

[@amme30]

Stunned! From a fabric crafting perspective I would maybe make 2 suggestions to help having watched. 1. I would take a scalpel and shave the textured fibers a bit before painting. 2. For clamping look into wonder clips to hold fabric and soft materials in place while you work or glue them. Great job.

[@pwman]

Joe gone mad lad! This is awesome and looks fantastic!! Great job Joe!

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thanks Patrick

[@ingra888]

You've discovered a new skill presentation Case restoration!!!!!! I think the box is as important as the watch itself, as it is the first thing one sees when given a watch! the Box gives first impressions of what is inside!

[@capers72424]

Trouble’s hands are HUGE! I can’t believe he is so grown up! Great video, thank you!

[@333bjoern]

your patience is incredible!

[@Dennis-eh2vx]

Something completely different for once, and guess what, you absolutely nailed it again. Beautifully done! It has less leather look but it stil looks like it could have come straight from the factory. Well done and really enjoying for a change.

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thank you 🙏

[@erickm6134]

Awesome! Looks better than a modern watch box from Omega.

[@davidkelsey2864]

Oh my, that packaging sponge cleaning trick was amazing. A great Nekkid watchmaker episode and not a watch in sight!!! well almost!

[@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement]

You truly approached this challenge with passion. In my younger years I have done work similar to this with mixed results, sometimes flops and sometimes surprised by the magic.

[@MrQuocanh80]

Superb work, those pesky Omega red boxes are infamous for peeling. Thanks for sharing.

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Wow so you not only fix watches but now also fix and repair watch boxes... it looks fabulous.*

[@chrisb.h4605]

I have one of these ,for my Seamaster , and although it's not quite as bad .. it still needs restoring .. been wondering for a long time what to use ... was thinking about fabric dye ... but now I've seen your results , I'm glad to see that it's achievable ... and looks spot on... Many thanks..

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thanks Chris and good luck

[@BeenThrDunThat]

Very impressive restore. Turned out great!

[@misteryman5109]

Amazing work Joe! I like everything horology and this made me realise how much fun and satisfying can be a box restoration. It certainly is easier than waiting forever for a perfect box to turn up on fleabay.

[@jeff1176]

Wow that is really a massive improvement. Although not original it came out very nice. My Omega box is wood grain. It lives in its original white outer box in the closest. I hope to never have to restore the box itself but we'll just have to wait and see.

[@jwaterous224]

I have an idea that the case exterior was "flocked" or a spray fiber application. Your restoration using paint is top notch! Glad it worked out as nicely as it has.

[@lislearnitalianwithsongs]

Thanks for this one (and, of course, for All the other ones)!!! I have an old omega from the mid-50’s : it doesn’t have a box, but if I find a battered one, now I know it can be restored! What a Great channel this is! (This came out a bit Yoda-like) Grazie!

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thank you 🙏

[@Supercruze]

Nice work. I had an older Omega Seamaster 300 from the 90s. The box did the exact same thing just sitting in my closet. They self destruct even in the best of conditions.

[@alaindrolet_atlt_2019]

So interesting vidéo, for some kind of watch brand, boxes are a part of the watch package. What a nice result , this box have a new life !! Can wait to see the Seamaster restoration !! Absolutely good job for this one ! ✨👌

[@jonnyrotten8095]

Very cool ! Nothing beats skilled watchmaker hands that are used to trying things out !

[@vailydragon]

Simply excellent and thoroughly enjoyable viewing - Well done you!!

[@Arizona74Frog]

❤❤❤❤❤ turned out posh thanks again for another amazing restoration be blessed

[@harrowtiger]

Excellent restoration work Trouble & Joe.

[@TheGeezzer]

It turned out really well. You're an artisan, tenacious and methodical with oodles of patience...watchmaker!

[@khronosbest9448]

You have the patience of Job. Meticulous to a fault sir. Bravo 👏

[@geoff4383]

Nice I would have used a lower grit paper followed by a fine grit before the last coat of paint. When working on colour matching paint measure it by weight or volume in a small amount until you find the right ratio of paint you want. Before mixing a larger batch make a sample and let it dry first to check the color.

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thanks mate

[@geoffquickfall]

Well, I have about 3 of these in need of restoring, thanks a lot!!!!! Thanks for the lesson, will try myself now. Geoff

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Have fun! Geoff

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

That turned out much better than I expected! Great job.

[@Hydrazine1000]

Next time you need to remove old paint from fabric, give the adhesive tape trick a try! It worked like a charm early in the video when you peeled off a bit of old tape.

[@heinrethasangerhaus4242]

The master artisan at work again! Excellent.

[@chrisc475]

The trick with the sponge was inspired, I would never have thought of that. Always enjoy your videos, than you for keeping us entertained!

[@RobBread1]

My Seamaster watch box needs the same treatment. Thank you for giving me the idea. Cheers.

[@radekk5820]

It turned out excellent. From my experience with classic car leather restoration where it's usually about patching up and rarely about full repaint try to experiment with a paint gun especially for the finish where a little haze can make it look much more uniform. There's also leather putty that allows you to be quite gentle with what details you want to cover and what to expose to prevent it from loosing the authentic feeling.

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thanks for the info mate

[@brose04008]

Outstanding restoration.

[@paulbush7095]

“British telephone box red”. I love it. Perhaps the next box restoration will be finished in British racing green. Another lovely hue.

[@vladpiranha]

Even boxes deserve a second chance.

[@Croml3ch]

What a beautiful result. I was a bit worried about the loose fibers when you "sponged" off the old paint. Thanks for commenting about it :)

[@jads9296]

That was a change-up! Great job. Thanks for sharing it.

[@michaelbrutallyhonest6026]

Definitely not boring bro but your videos are so ASMR. Your attention to detail is mesmerizing, love it.

[@ogee634]

Sweet. I didn’t even know acrylic leather paint was available. I have multiple new projects to try it on. Thanks for the idea.

[@CL_G]

I like how you used that packaging foam to sand the box. I would have never guessed that!

[@christopherprince3250]

Never thought about restoring a watch box, excellent job .

[@watershedwonders1744]

You are truely a master of restoration. I never dreamed it could look half as good as it turned out. Turalibit.

[@johnhampson7]

Excellent job done on that case Watchmaker.

[@npduncan73]

Lovely restoration. That red color reminded me of Carmine or Amaranth Red.

[@dodgydruid]

I had a tidy pair of results this week, a CCCP Time Golden Soviet Submarine with the anthracite dial and a NOS virgin Pulsar V102 Solar complete with box, papers etc. The CCCP Time is unusual in the company bought and had refurbished a ton of old Slava 2427 Soviet movements to be used inside the more modern case. Bloody big too, 45mm without crown diameter. The Pulsar is getting a new capacitor, works abs fine save the original cell is deader than a tin of old Spam, not a problem as I bought a couple of the cells last year from Cousins one for my now stalled V103 virgin NOS and the other a spare and the V102 is just a date only V103 so all going to be good :)

[@KDBAO]

That was brilliant. Like an episode of "The Repair Shop". Love it ❤️