Vintage Cartier tank restoration using stone

Today I show you how you can restore a gold plated case without polishing and re-plating
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[@johnsrabe]

Happy Christmas, my friend. History is full of scoundrels who wage wars to stay in power. But it’s also filled with good people who try hard to make a difference … and you make a small but important positive contribution to the daily lives of thousands. Thank you.

[@willemp6432]

I wanted to place a comment but you said it all. Nothing to ad to that.

[@johnsrabe]

@@willemp6432 Thank you for this. It makes me happy. And it also makes me realize I post some less than kind comments other places… and maybe 2024 is a good time to stop that. Cheers!

[@alexmihai3906]

Happy Christmas

[@willemp6432]

Me 2 brother. Making this world better is not depending on others but ourselves.@@johnsrabe

[@joekanicki5306]

Well said! Nice to know there are still many sane, thoughtful folks out there. Cheers!

[@martinlouden9005]

A beautiful restoration Joe, and a beautiful message for peace. Peace be with you and your family.

[@chosenBYpicasso]

I've never seen a technique used like this with agate, that is amazing and going to help tremendously with some of my projects! Thank you.

[@christophergarrett8455]

You are a credit to the human race,may all your dreams come true

[@Jesselovespinball]

I’ll never get tired of your words Joe. Your craftsmanship is amazing , but your words are striking and beautiful and hold so much meaning . Thank you .

[@tafkawac]

The most wonderful part of these videos is your relationship with your son. Beautiful. You're a good dad.

[@Miss_Toots]

If I could press like a thousand times, I would, your work is simply stunning. Thank you for sharing your art xxx

[@christinewarnaar-bates3494]

Love your videos and your sentiments ❤

[@JJ-om8vf]

Thank you for a wonderful video this Christmas and thank you for calling attention to the horror unfolding in Gaza with such class and respect.

[@glassesstapler]

Great video, watch and message of peace. Salute Sir!

[@sarahsantos4504]

Being partially blind, the small pieces you work with, and how beautiful everything looks whenever you finis so amazing. I transfer from my phone to the TV to be able to see better. Keep up the wonderful work you are doing 🎉❤!!!

[@RichardHatton-e3s]

Thank you Joe, to you and your family a wonderful Christmas and prosperous new year. I wish people like you were running the world.

[@PB-wb2kj]

People like him do run the world, they just dont have a say in its outcome.

[@ZosoHacker]

Totally agree ❤️

[@irenedebruyn2796]

It tends to be madmen who run the world, strangely enough😊

[@PCMcGee1]

Thanks for keeping the real in your thoughts and prayers, speaking out where we feel voiceless, and expressing so humanely what we rage about.

[@charlesconnaughton7292]

Beautiful watch matched by your skill and comments.

[@alancampbell1008]

I love how you show as much care and attention to detail on what many would see as an inferior quartz movement. Thank you for sharing your work with us.

[@frank327]

Your narration is so lovely

[@colleenscorfield3505]

superb as always tough times i know but your path is filled with love from us all ,your skill and words are a small reminder that good is alive and well.

[@aprilchambers-baird2117]

Brilliant and very enjoyable restoration as always. If only the powers that be abided by your philosophy the world would be a better place where all tribes had the same mindset of peace and love. I pray for that to be. Thanks for all the hard work you put into your videos.

[@YouGuessedit1]

As usual very tactful and diplomatic commentary, all the best to you and family ❤

[@philliplopez8745]

Burnishing is seeing a strong come back in the machining industry . The final finsh achieved is amazing .

[@cthulhex]

Never thought I would cry at the end of a Nekkid Watchmaker video, but here we are... Beautiful wishes, may they come true, may 🍉 be free and in peace ❤

[@Kirstyn-s7z]

Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.

[@wynandvanreenen2612]

From South Africa, thank you for your videos. You inspired me to consider watchmaking as a hobby at the ripe age of 45.

[@gusser2121]

All the best for the season and the new year, Joe. Trouble isn't trouble anymore, he's sprouting faster than a weed. And you can tell the Accountant that the investment in the improved camera equipment has paid off in spades.

[@jaywess6139]

Awesome outro... Loved the sentiment and couldn't agree more. Awesome job with the watch by the way. 👍

[@SlapShotRegatta22]

A wonderful Christmas gift! Thank you Nekkid! God bless you and your family.

[@originaltwyla4991]

25 minutes of interesting history, repair and beauty is the perfect salve for these trying times. ❤

[@nibz7255]

You are such an amazing person Joe god bless you and your family and may you always have a voice to speak up about the injustice in the world.. peace and LoVe ..FREE 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@christochrysostomou]

Your videos are so good ! Peace and health 🙏🏻

[@ZosoHacker]

BEST channel (and father) on KZbin. Happy holidays ole bean. 🥰

[@ias3620]

You are a kind hearted person Joe, so deep within your beautiful heart you feel for the suffering of the oppressed people 😢 .May the Lord keep you and your loved ones peaceful....Ameen.

[@lymonk41]

Keep on posting Mr. Watchmaker Nekkid ! I don’t Cole t or repair but I have found your “timely” comments over the last few years to be accurate and helpful in hearing and seeing a different world. Also watching and listening to your videos is very calming. Keep on posting as you wish !

[@philgallagher1]

Well, Joe another scrap watch brought back to life as a beautiful timepiece. Your skill is again self evident and your heart & soul are in the right place. I appreciate that this is clearly not a political channel, but the issues facing the world right now affect us all. Your comments are thoughtful, thought provoking and spot on. Keep well my friend, and let's hope for a more peaceful time in the (hopefully not too distant) future. PS I'll even accept your singing, but don't try to get "trouble" involved!

[@Zardwark]

That was almost as impressive as the original video. It simply never occurred to me the quartz movement, bear with me, is simply the movement! The dial side looks pretty much the same. This, combined with, you don't need fancy tools just attention to detail, made this video one of the best imho. Simple, elegant, efficient.

[@satpar415]

Your effin awesomeness, I don't even know you, but I truly appreciate you

[@Gary-oh5vw]

I love the wish list comments and like you, I live in hope for humanity. God bless you x

[@Kylokoko]

Your workmanship is inspirational but your humanity is a joy to behold in a time with so much selfishness. Thank you Joe.

[@NekkidWatchmaker]

Thank you 🙏

[@RealSuntuo]

I do not click faster for a any other new upload but from your Channel. Happy Holidays, Joe, for you and your family. 🎄🎉🎉

[@scottdiller1893]

Love you Joe, (and Trouble too!) thank you for your (non)commentary on current events, spot on! Wishing you and your family peace and happiness in the coming year

[@timothyburke7226]

Best wishes. Refreshing to see the tradition of a master craftsman handing down his skills to his child. I don't envy your decision one day when you will need to entrust him with the responsibility of restoring a irreplaceable antique. Have faith in the next generation.

[@rogerquenault7207]

Another great video, your skill at turning a piece of junk into a diamond never ceases to amaze me, best wishes to you and your family for Christmas and the new year.

[@johnvandeven2188]

You are still my most favourite watchmaker.

[@cz_ww2117]

Your work is exceeded only by your message of hope for the human condition. Prosperity for you and your family in the future.

[@s80heb]

Bro I love your work, especially bringing awareness on a different matter. Keep up all your good work,

[@federicoprice2687]

Thank you, Joe, for sharing your skills, charisma and warmth with us. Peace, love and God bless to you and your lovely family! 😊😊😊❤

[@PrometheusZandski]

Sir, it has been a while. So glad to see you back on the channel. I have missed you.

[@gmichaelhall]

Trouble has perfect fingers for taking up guitar and piano. Give him the gift that no one can ever take away, the ability to create and play music. 😊

[@pete5534]

Thank you this video, and of course your thoughtful wishes for the future.

[@Worud66]

Great video! I love hearing your little boy and how you interact with him. I'm just a hobbyist watch maker, and sometimes I get frustrated when my little boys come in and want to play with everything and start touching all the tools. I should include them more in my tinkering like you do. Thank you for your example of kindness and patience. It's an art we should pass on to our kids. Cheers!

[@billsmith5166]

I hope you take some time to think about all the happiness you brought to the people that watch your videos. It made them a bit nicer for a while. Have a good Holiday Season!

[@johnmoorefilm]

Joe, I’m sure we haven’t the foggiest what you could be referring to? 🤔😉 Big Love and Thanks for all your wisdom and humanity through 2023.❤

[@davidm106]

Such a good dad. From a fellow dad, I can tell by how your son reacts to you. Very beautiful.

[@michelles8petesmith]

Thank you for your good wishes to everyone of your viewers and very best wishes to you and your family. Love all of your videos but especially those about Cartier watches, I have loved those for 50 years or so. All the best for 2024.

[@ricardoabreu69]

Merry Christmas. Your wishes are my wishes to. Big hug from Madeira Island.

[@ChattinArmsCorp]

Your sense of humor is dark and amazing. I love it, brother! I’m a veteran, and an engineer. Cutting up is like a time machine, lol.

[@jamesdcaldeira]

Great job I believe I saw the original video. Wonderful job. ⌚️👍

[@paulhiggins8774]

Well said young man. Never seen burnishing done before and what a lovely finish. Outstanding job as always Merry Christmas

[@timeast4644]

What a lovely gift. Merry Christmas!

[@JammyDodger45]

Isn't it always great to get an unexpected and early Christmas present! Thank you Mr Nekkid. One Love

[@jawadkhalil5110]

Keep it up Joe, keep raising your voice for the oppressed.

[@alanguzowski6355]

May the Lord free Gaza from Hamas

[@AbdulRasheed-dd8lo]

Beautiful Joe. Merry Christmas and thank u for the wonderful peace messages....

[@StefanMarjoram]

Happy Christmas - thanks so much for the entertaining films and thoughtful messages. Sadly, there is no great watchmaker in the sky who can magically restore everything - but if enough of us try to fix the bits we can around us we’ll get ourselves to a better place again.

[@DainSmart-vm7pc]

You have a beautiful family. Thanks for the humble sayings. Forget the watch family comes first

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

I’ve been using a tank for forty years. Hands down my favourite style. Nice to know I’m back in fashion.

[@tastiger91]

A great little outtake. Best wishes for the new year.

[@christophersprake2302]

Keep voicing my friend, our voices will be heard soon. I'm in Jordan and my wife is from Nablus. I watch your videos alot and I do also watch restoration in Amman as a hobby because you have inspired me and many others of watch making and repairs across the globe. Your a squire my friend and say hi back to the UK as I'm originally from Portsmouth 😅

[@JerGol]

Enjoyed the barbed comments almost as much as the restoration! 😂 Fantastic work, as always. 😌🤌🏼

[@DashDrones]

Happy Christmas, needed something cheerful to 'watch'

[@tattooyu]

Joe, I don't know what I look forward to more: watching you work or your blessings of encouragement and love at the end of your videos. Now, I have a *third* thing to add to the list: outtakes/songs!

[@ilaril]

I love watching you giving love to these pieces of art. I wish I could study to become a watchmaker, but unfortunately that ship sailed the moment I got my nerve damage at school. Doesn't mean the fire isn't still burning. Thank you for another year of great videos!

[@matthewhill5797]

Thank you Joe, I always learn something new, the burnishing trick is a blinder! As for your wishes and prayers, I like you hope they will come to pass.

[@jessebob325]

Peace and prosperity be with you and all that you know.

[@lukozgurhd9832]

thank you for your beautiful words my friend stay as you are. merry christmas

[@spudmurphy764]

Call yourself a watchmaker? Magician more like! Couldn't believe what I was seeing - fantastic skill you have there- wonderful work 🥰.

[@bushybwoy]

You are a very clever fellow, lol. Thank you for all you do!!

[@Taronlusin]

I always enjoy watching your videos. Peace and rock n roll

[@juliettemajot9776]

Peace be with you. And sincere thanks for your thoughtfulness and artistry. I am not a watchmaker, nor craftsperson. Your videos always sing of hope somehow--perhaps because you find a way to put so many things together--with such intention...

[@sethwaldo]

Your videos are quite good. I thank you for your honesty and your humanity, and as I watch this I am hopeful for the future of the human race. You are a good man.

[@cmb1972]

Another excellent refurb and video, love the music and the new cuff! Peace to you and yours.

[@Miss_Toots]

Yey! Merry Christmas to a nekkid fans and Mr Nekkid himself ! Xx

[@Rich77UK]

Wonderful as ever Joe. I think some patina is valuable on older watches. N.O.S is soulless. These dings are show the life this watch has lead and will wear them onwards.

[@brianmason744]

Wow it was great to meet you and letting us in on your travels through this life. I appreciate watching a tradesmen, as I am one myself in historic homes. Sometimes the best things in us just flow. It feels good. Positive non partial content. Love it!!!!

[@KentBDouglas92]

Thank you, from Havana Illinois!!!

[@elitevinyl8035]

My friend. I love your composure and compassion never change a thing it's very rare in this world ❤❤❤

[@brad9529]

The burnishing method is really cool, I've learnt some really cool things from your channel, thanks. You continue to be the best.

[@broderickblocker7106]

Thank you again for sharing your skill and your commentary. I will keep coming back for both.

[@markcarr2757]

That's a CLASSIC design for a reason! Love the channel.

[@jefffoley7876]

Your kindness shines through

[@jeffhammond8969]

Joe, much appreciation for you're work and your wishes for the coming year. The world would beat better place with more peace love and understanding.❤

[@Justicesdad]

Rumor has it that I learned of the tank from you and never forgot about it, Cartier sunglasses is the only thing I wear to look at my tanks

[@piansopian4069]

Free the Watermelon.. Thank u for the great restoration.. and the beautiful message for humanity..

[@moboei]

Merry Christmas and thankyou for your content. Love watching and learning from you.

[@texanasimmons1761]

I loved the care you gave this tank! Its beautiful! Happy Holidays!🎄

[@jlb8809]

Stunning work. Best wishes for 2024 and enjoy the holidays.

[@MaxiMaxLondon]

Merry Christmas! We need more people like you in this world!

[@19hummer73]

Thank you for your wishes! I wish the same for you. Marry Christmas!

[@freqenc]

Don't know any parents that patient with their kids. Plus it's a watch maker enthusiasts' ASMR. I'm customizing my first automatic watch. I'm so glad I subbed. Happy Holidays!

[@mobrien7128]

A beautiful restoration and beautiful prayers at the conclusion. It is a tradition among the ancient Christians that work itself is a powerful form of prayer. Happy holidays to you and your family.

[@Chef-vg4pu]

I loved the first tank video…happy holidays and thanks for your hard work we appreciate it!!!

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Happy tidings to my favorite watch maker.