The Watch is Restored! - Seiko 6309 Giveaway

[@MyRetroWatches]

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[@RM-pg4js]

A very educational video. Good Job

[@MONTY-YTNOM]

I'm here because I think back to when they hand made all the parts and the skills old watch makers must have had . Watching these being restored fascinates me. It's the engineering. Amazing

[@TheMajickNumber]

Fantastic Restoration. What you do is very appreciated. It's good to see these pieces of history brought back to life. That watch deserves a good home. Good luck to all!

[@Hagledesperado]

I wear the Seiko SNK805 every day. It costs less than $100 and is also astonishingly accurate. You seem to have restored its grandfather. Hats off to the Seiko engineers for this piece of technical wonder, and to you for documenting this marvellous restoration.

[@mfbruno]

I took some conservation and restoration classes in 2018, mostly on paper documents (I am graduated in History). Imagine how amazing finding your channel was! The care you give to every detail is beautiful for us enthusiasts. I appreciate what you do here mate, congratulations!

[@ZafarKhan-qs5ry]

What a lovely resurrection out of dead ones. You gave it another 50 years of life, I know it was a backbreaking job. Well done.

[@slyoldfox]

I really like your approach to watch repair and the way that you, pretty-much, explain everything as you go along, including the pit-falls that you have come across in the process. Really inspirational stuff! Many thanks.

[@charlystarling5408]

Collin from Spain. You have really done yourself proud. You are the most authentic watch guy on KZbin. I have been following for years, through all your ups and downs. Of course I would be ecstatic winning a piece of your handicraft, and I am sure that there are others more deserving out there. Whoever wins it is one very Lucky person and I am sure They Will appreciate it just as much as I would. Thanks for all your videos and enthusiasm which spills over to watch fanatics all over the world. You are the best. Wishing you the best of Health, and your daughter can be very proud of having such a nice Dad. Merry Christmas to you and your family !

[@MrValgrind]

What an incredible journey. You turned someone’s trash into an absolute jewel - and that in a way, so all of us, on the other side of the camera can follow and be inspired, to take on a similar project (even though I might start with something smaller). I would be deeply honoured to wear this piece, with such a great history. Again- Thank you very much. Keep up your good work.

[@miked19551]

From what you started with, that is a fantastic restoration. There are purists our there that would have left it original but that poor beater needed the full treatment. Thanks for letting us come along for the ride.

[@steveforrester2217]

I am addicted to your videos. I don't really know why but I admire any one who can fix watches like you. Very interesting and thank you.

[@Wormetti]

Great restoration! The amount of patience and skill required to fix retro watches is admirable, I love your passion!

[@Wonky-Donkey]

Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this channel. I want to learn enough to be able to service my grandfathers Certina watch that he was given in 1963 so channels like this one are a big help.

[@seanpeter2726]

Bloody marvelous restoration, it turned out great! 👍🏻 I’m a 16 year old chap and you and a few other watch based channels have inspired me to start collecting, servicing and restoring watches, I am saving up my pocket money to buy tools as well. I look forward to seeing other watch brands on the channel especially some Swiss ones. Thank you and keep up the good work, you channel is growing strong.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Sean Peter good luck Sean . Great to see someone young getting into this. Maybe it can take you down a different career path?!

[@Sythe114]

The provenance added by theses inspirational videos showing the restoration and story of this watch will make it beyond worth. Good luck to everyone!

[@pinkmarshmallow352]

What a fantastic result! I'm learning such a lot from your videos, I'm new to watch repairing and this series has given me the insight into so much more than I could ever imagine! So thank you for taking the time to video the restoration of the watch, I can't believe it's same one! I watch a lot of KZbin videos, but very rarely comment, so good luck to us all for the chance to win this brilliantly restored watch! 🍀

[@VitruvianTwin]

This has been a great top-to-bottom series. Whoever the winner is will have one heck of a detailed view and history of this little guy. Great work here, nicely done!

[@glennrainey1227]

Beautiful work and result. Not only a new life for a great piece but an inspiration to folks to keep these skills alive. Thanks.

[@ngbotcrack]

Amazing final result. Loved watching you work on this one, turning it from awful condition into such a beauty. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and looking forward to similar restoration projects.

[@KillerByte666]

What a job ! Incredible patience, work and advices put into this beauty ! Regardless of the reward, I have already learned and appreciated a lot: THANK YOU! Keep dazzling us with your very good videos ! Thank you M8te !

[@MyRetroWatches]

Okay all entries are in so competition is now closed! Good luck everyone

[@n1ydy]

Im very impressed. This is a rewarding way to both spend your time and share your techniques with your subscribers. Well done, Sir.

[@lawsonmarr6110]

Hey thank you for the opportunity to win this watch, and thanks for a great series showing the journey. This is exactly what I love about vintage watches. You can find something that is rough and unloved, likely been sat in a drawer for years. And with a lot of care an attention, you can give it a new life. For me that’s what watches are about, and I’m happy that this series has captured this. Thank you for your time- Lawson

[@lloydsaxton3183]

Retro seiko restorations what not to love! Great job. So great to see people enjoying timepieces for the love of design and Horology. Instead of collecting to show wealth. Keep up the great content 👌🏻

[@1967plymgtx]

Wow....stunning restoration. Congratulations on an absolutely wonderful job. Someone is going to be very proud to have this on their wrist. 😀

[@nevillesearle-crossley5509]

Excellent production of the renovation of a classic watch,look forward to more video clips.Neville.

[@michealsmith292]

This channel is an invaluable asset. I'm just beginning my journey of watch service and restoration. Thank you.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Welcome aboard! thank you and good luck with your watchmaking.

[@MyRetroWatches]

I am in live chat throughout the premier guys. Come in and say hello

[@philoconnor3716]

Nice work and a classic looking watch. Well done. Phil O'Connor, Sydney Australia.

[@TheFPF422]

My Retro Watches Hello!

[@jeutemontre]

Hello from France

[@watchart9166]

Hello mate.

[@dineshjain6770]

Hello from India

[@tbryaneric]

Thanks for your videos. I've been watching some of your works. Fell into watch repairs and restoration with finding an old omega geneve of my grandfather. From that time I've been watching and doing the restoration. Love from Sri Lanka. 🥰😍

[@tomevans6582]

I love this channel so much! I stumbled upon it a year ago and I am now a watch repair addict. Thank you so much for sharing your skills and knowledge. I've repaired a few digitals since then and this series on the Seiko has given me the confidence to take on a mechanical watch. Brilliant work sir!

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you Tom, I am glad you are falling down this rabbit hole. I warn you though its very deep!

[@eddienordstrom2506]

Thank you for giving me the confidence to try and restore by Lorus watch I used to wear while laying tile in the 70s and 80s in Los Angeles. I had it in the drawer for many years and had a battery put in it and found it still keeps perfect time, but the Crystal is all scratched up and I’m going to try and restore it myself thanks to you. thank you..

[@captainturbo4164]

Well I must say the last 3 months and 10 videos hasn't been in vain👍 The completed timepiece is amazing....the rally style strap really compliments the dial. You inspire myself and many others I suspect to restore watches that most people would ordinarily discard. Keep up the good work😊 P.s whoever is lucky enough to be presented with this Seiko enjoy, it's a wonderful timepiece and knowing the evolution of the restoration is truly a bonus. Good luck one and all🤞

[@jacobschwab6942]

I think the strap is a good choice. The restoration came out nicely! Great job

[@motor1395]

An amazing transformation for this old Seiko!!! Thanks for sharing with us. All the best, Norm in Arizona

[@andersahlenlavrsen8918]

I'm loving to learn so much by watching My retro watches. Thanks a lot. Its a grate result with that watch. Please keep up posting grate videos.

[@Supercruze]

Nicely done Mike. Watch looks fantastic. Good on you for putting this neglected timepiece back in service.

[@kevindehinkelai7464]

What a fantastic project, the winner will be lucky for sure to own this piece.. Loved all the vids for this project!

[@bradley6562]

absolutely amazing, you would never believe its the same watch! well done and the competition winner will be a very lucky person!

[@user-uo3bo5tk2y]

It's great that you have the skill to bring this watch back to life. Great job! Thank you!

[@Devilsharck]

Fantastic work, for a fantastic result, but more than that fantastic entertainment throughout the whole series. Thank you for restoring my faith in watching KZbin content.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Mark Carter wow thanks .

[@xandernettles]

Thank you for the chance! I've just got into automatics (I adore Seiko in particular), and your channel is a lovely help. You've answered tons of my questions already, and your humble attitude and calm demeanor are much appreciated. I love this restoration! I love the '70s style, it reminds me of Bond films of the era. Cheers mate!

[@frazrok]

That is one hell of a beautiful watch! great job on the restoration. i am stupid impressed

[@DavidSmith-vc2qf]

Thank you for this series, it is really incredible to see the transformation of this watch. I have to imagine the time it takes to document the whole process like this is dramatically higher than just doing the work yourself. I really appreciate that effort, it really helps give me the itch to to try this myself.

[@MyRetroWatches]

David Smith thanks David. I could probably do all the work in 4 hours or so on this one . You saw most of the work “ live” as I did it. So other than a few off camera bits and then a ton of editing the timescale is about right

[@Bearcwy]

I have loved watching your videos and have seen the entire restoration videos. You have done miracles with this Seiko watch from what you started with. I know your not 100% thrilled with the way this watched turned out, but from what you started with I am amazed how well it turned out. You brought it back to 98% of what it was when new. I for one would like to see more vintage pocket watches as that is what I mainly restore. I love older Seiko wrist watches and that is all I wear when I wear a wrist watch. I don't usually try to repair wrist watches because they are so small and I don't trust myself yet with these tiny parts. I wish everyone good luck to win this watch and if I win would be proud to wear it.

[@doinkthclown]

Enjoyed every moment of the series, fantastic work! Thank you! Looking forward to the next project!

[@StarcevicVedran]

Learned a lot through this restoration and other videos on the chanell...thanks for keeping retro watch community alive...

[@philthypigeon]

Wow, what a result, I'm still catching up on all the videos in the series but looking forward to some quiet evenings with the rest! Thanks for your work and looking forward to future videos!

[@JoeRN2B]

As a newbie, I really appreciate your videos. I have learned so much. Little by little this is so much fun learning how to fix watches. Thank you.

[@MrJimenezhu]

I do like your videos and I like your desk more,also collect vintage watches and clocks, I'm a enthusiastic of watch repairs, thanks for your videos and don't stope making them, thank you!

[@setheloe7090]

That's such a cool watch! It looks better than a lot of the more modern pieces I've been looking at. And sir, your skills are amazing! I have no idea how a person could keep such a steady hand. I love mechanical movements, and my dress clothes would fit perfectly with this watch.

[@saevans63]

Watched the series. Great work on this watch. Just amazing to see how you restored it to give it away. I’ll definitely try some case polishing now I know the steps to do it properly. Thanks again!

[@nickutkin]

It was very interesting and educating to share this journey with you) Result is astonishing! Hope winner will wear this beauty with pride, realizing amount of work and time put in it) Good luck in future projects!

[@gerrymcivor374]

Absolutely stunning job, it's hard to believe it's the same watch. I'm tempted to start buying the tools, so tempted.

[@captinsano443]

Brilliant restoration! I love the side by side before and after pictures.

[@sparky6996]

You brought back a piece of history! Who cares the value it's for the love of it. Great job!!

[@jeremyreed3318]

That watch turned out beautiful. I am going to start looking at the flea markets for some watches to repair and restore. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@houseinfrancerenovation1419]

What great work, you have made this watch look and work fabulous and anyone would be proud to wear it.

[@keviny4357]

Nice work on that one. The transition was amazing. You even got the logo back on the dial. Thanks to taking the time to do this for us!

[@stonercaravan2254]

Fantastic series and an amazing result! Great to be able to follow the process.

[@dbzamora]

Watching your videos inspired me to start this hobby of tinkering with watches. Gave me a new found respect for watchmakers and repairers. In the case of this watch, you put in the effort and the feeling of accomplishment is all yours. The watch carries with it your legacy of hard work and perseverance . Your kindness and generosity is much appreciated by your followers. Well done sir!

[@MyRetroWatches]

Dennis Zamora really nice comment Dennis thank you.

[@johnroberts2290]

Very nicely restored. Clear and precise filming. You've inspired me to go back to attempt my own restoration or the very least to learn more.

[@toddyrocks]

a great hobby and a great channel .. its a pleasure to see a committed enthusiast that loves all watches regardless of price .. thanks for your effort !!

[@michaelclifford8194]

Brilliant brilliant brilliant, complete inspiration! Thanks for all your efforts, I am just getting into watch restoration and am a complete Seiko nut, love what you have done. Many many thanks.

[@nhand42]

What a fantastic result. You made it look easy although I know it's not. I learnt heaps and you've inspired me to have a go at repairing an old watch too.

[@newman8722]

Hello from Rio de Janeiro! Congratulations ... You brought back to life a beautiful watch !

[@carguy4277]

The restoration turned out amazing! vintage Seiko's will never go out of style no matter how old they are.

[@xXBocephusXx]

All the time and effort paid off, the watch turned out excellent! Whoever wins it should be proud to wear it. Keep up the great videos.

[@ReasonOfBeing]

Fantastic results! Seiko is my favorite brand, for quality and value. I’ve watched many of your vids and enjoyed them all. Especially appreciate your links to tools and such, very helpful for me. Thanks for posting. Keep up the great work!

[@MyRetroWatches]

ReasonOfBeing thank you

[@jgpollen]

Wow, it has turned out beautifully. i love the retro look about it. you have done such an amazing job. It would be awesome to win this beautiful time piece, i would wear it with pride. thank you for taking us on this transformation journey. it has been extremely enjoyable and inspirational. Thank you.

[@alansyers8945]

I love your enthusiasm for watches and especially Seiko, please carry on producing these fantastic videos.

[@aarondennis4561]

Amazing results! Always love to see an old forgotten watch brought back to life! Well done sir!

[@erikrasmussen5679]

Thank you so much for your watch channel. A great inspiration for trying to do watch repair and restoration myself.

[@paulblackburn2495]

Thank you for the best informative videos on the 6309A as I’m now confident enough to strip,clean,oil and reassemble a watch.

[@dannycosby5242]

Congratulations on finishing the watch and doing such a fine job. I'm certain someone is going to be very happy with this watch. The videos you have shared are so helpful. Thanks!

[@portboy1972]

A fantastic result with this watch. Well done! I look forward to more videos.

[@milesjenkins1405]

Thank you. Very helpful series and channel for anyone interested in getting started in watch restoration. Starting to gather together some tools, oils etc. to have a go myself!

[@PenStep62]

I’ve only just found this channel. What a great restoration video and a stunning result. Congratulations

[@storm3016]

Look at her shine! Awesome job man, it's simply beautiful. An extra big like from me, thanks for a chance to put this lovely little watch on my wrist!

[@bargainbuster440]

What a great restoration. Amazing how well you have done with it.

[@Funeral-VI]

That seiko looks stunning! It was very fun watching all the process. Congrats!

[@wirdy1]

Lovely restoration, that seiko is a keeper. Just getting into watch repairs, so your videos are great inspiration for beginners. Along with fellow youtubers, Mark Lovick & Blondfellow, your skills & methods complement each other & I pick up tips & ways to do stuff from you all. Keep up the great work!

[@plainclotheshorse224]

Mike, that’s a great watch now. Thanks for your time and effort. Very enjoyable. Cheers.

[@morthul]

Love how it turned out! Surprised how well the dial works with the strap.

[@CarlosJimenezGuerra]

Awesome restoration, congratulations 🎊!! This watch it's incredible beautiful

[@maxlabarbera5797]

The end product is fantastic considering it’s condition at the beginning! Good work Mike. The whole series has been amazingly entertaining! Bring on the next restoration!

[@markirvin2809]

Mate, you are a genius. To take something in such poor state as that 6309 and turn it into a jewel takes dedication and time. Well done!!

[@alvinpillay9995]

I have followed every episode of the restoration. The watch looks amazing. Learnt a lot. Well done Mike. Now if only I could win it...

[@srgnsw65]

Great job on the restoration. Have enjoyed following the progress of it. Thanks for the effort you take to make these. Good stuff.

[@dfgeek]

Love the work you do keeping these beautiful works of art running. Keep it up.

[@darrencheshire7061]

I have to say it looks fabulous, and have been looking forward to seeing it. And wish I had your skills! Beautiful watch!

[@ipaschke]

This restauration series was my introduction to your channel. Great work, love the result!

[@dougmcmullen6074]

Really enjoy your channel like thae way you take your time going over parts for repair or replacement. Looking forward to you doing swiss movements. Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

[@ianmansfield68]

Wow. Stunning job! Fascinating series of videos. You have incredible patience and tenacity! As I said in an earlier comment in your dial restoration video, that's a truly fantastic specimen of a Seiko 5 dial; so great to see it looking so good. The finished watch is a real tribute to the principle of good looking and accurate, hard wearing timepieces that anyone can afford - a stunner from Seiko! Stunning job Sir!

[@geoffreylotz3661]

Been watching your videos for months and only now realised I hadn't subscribed!. Thanks for the time and effort, mate. And for the inspiration to continue ahead with my own tool accumulation and planned journey towards a new career and retirement gig. The piece turned out magnificently - congratulations from a tiny village near Cape Town. Much appreciated.

[@03ales]

Hi, thank you for all the videos and all information how to repair watches. Good job on restoring this watch 👍😁

[@willywgb]

Great video. Loved watching this series. Your work helps inspire me to do more watch practicing. Keep up the great work. Cheers Willy

[@alainparent1337]

Very inspired by your channel. 5 hours is nothing! I enjoyed every second of it all. Can't wait to have this watch on my wrist.

[@boffinboi]

A great series on a great channel. Always a pleasure to watch. Very educational and practical. 👍

[@theslushygoldfish]

Great job! I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this one come together. Extremely glad I found your channel, Your videos are very soothing to watch. I’m looking forward to the next one!

[@joesayers7830]

I watched all of the videos with this giveaway. The work was truly spectacular. The finished product was truly amazing. You and Vince and started something lol. Im a bit obsessed with seikos . Thank you for the new future hobby.