Grandpa's gift was forgotten for 40 years...

[@petarlecic1195]

Hi Stian I can't find words to describe how happy and excited I am about what you did. Thank you endlessly for reviving an important part of my memories and making them live again for me and for my future generations. Also, many thanks to all these good people for the comments that really warm my heart. Best regards, Petar

[@VintageWatchServices]

My pleasure, Petar :) I hope you can enjoy your watch for many years to come!

[@amphibiousone7972]

Amazing restoration. You made her Beautiful Again.

[@catherinewhite2943]

Petar should be thrilled to wear his newly refurbished watch. It came out beautifully - no surprise there.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks Catherine :)

[@HansMeijner]

This is what I like the most. Watches that has an emotional value to the owner. I've serviced about 75 watches a year for the last few years. And when an owner comes to me with a watch that really means something to them I also get emotionally attached. And yes, even if i's a Casio. ;) It's like you say, personal. It could be a first watch, a watch that belonged to a relative, or even worn to war. They have a history and should be treated with dignity. Thanks for all the great stories you share Stian!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks so much for your comment, Hans, and I couldn't agree more. Nowadays a lot of old watches aren't really economically viable to service/restore, but that's also very often not what matters. What matters is the joyful memories that watch might bring :)

[@HansMeijner]

@@VintageWatchServices ❤

[@larrykassebaum1926]

Stian; Nothing amazes me more than seeing an old watch come back to life. You have the best watch repair channel on KZbin.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Wow, thanks so much, Larry! 😊

[@thomasgibson4619]

Stian, you are the Mozart of watch restorers, beautiful elegant restorations done with superficially simple explanations. You are a Norwegian/Swiss National Treasure.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks, Thomas! 😂👍

[@stevefeeney6156]

I really respect the way you care about others. Restoring that watch for your friend means so much to him. Thanks again Stian! Well done.

[@red75v67]

Reminds me of my grandfather's 1950s gold Marvin, also in need of service. Thanks Stian.

[@gromit1996]

Another resurrection of someone’s memories and treasure. I love that you restore these watches that are not considered “classics” or “noteworthy”, but they are to someone and worth being loved again. ❤

[@extremelydave]

The transformation you put the watches through is just amazing. Too bad you can't do that for old bodies!!!

[@VintageWatchServices]

I wish! 😂

[@robertwalker9625]

Stian, this watch has a simple beauty to it now that you have given it new life. Again, I love the history of the watches you work on and it adds so much to your videos. I'd say, job well done Stian. Cheers from this old retired coot living the dream in Tennessee.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Many thanks, Robert 😊

[@motjuste8549]

I love the smiling skull in the main plate and the numbers on the dial. Nice watch!

[@tiberiuvincze8288]

Always a real pleasure!

[@billquillin1952]

Simple. Beautiful. Classic! APPLAUSE APPLAUSE APPLAUSE

[@richardmeyer418]

Yes, I can hear what she's saying right now. Give her greetings from Australia, please.

[@sitandfish]

If I had a favorite watch style/look that would be it. Thin, light, simple. ✌

[@SkysaxonDragonslayer]

Absolutely beautiful and worse to restore, even it is a basic movement and brand. Love this type of dress watches from the 40ties to 60ties

[@donnyboon2896]

Yes. Excellent work Stian. 🇳🇴🇺🇸🇳🇴🇺🇸

[@ABC-rh7zc]

This kind of value of a watch is the most important kind. Great job as usual, Stian.

[@ygrbooks]

It is always beautiful to see how you devote so much love, care and knowledge into restoring what turns out to be a beautiful and memorable watch. Hats off to you, Stian!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Wow, thank you 😊

[@ygrbooks]

@@VintageWatchServices No, no, no - Thank YOU!

[@zs1dfr]

Another stunning restoration, and up to your usual standard. Lucky Petar to have a heirloom like that restored to him. I must dig out my old van Buren, dating from 1961, when I turned 12!

[@michaellawrence6677]

You my friend are great. It’s the sentiment behind the machine not the cost of the piece.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks 😊

[@sensor-sweep]

beautiful job

[@CeesMaas]

Nice detail again: The case and the bezel and so splash slowly in the bath of the ultrasonic. Love that sound.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Glad you like it! 😊

[@RomanMelihhov]

It turned out beautiful. Fantastic job!!!

[@petercampbell3828]

Nice to make a watch wearable again. The plating kit does a good job.

[@hansericsson7058]

Fantastiskt skickligt att ge nnytt liv åt en gammal trotjänare. Tack för en bra kanal Stian, Jag gissar att du är från Norge och skriver därför på Svenska.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Takk skal du ha, Hans! Jada, jeg er fra Norge :)

[@MrLukealbanese]

Beautiful work Stian ❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@VintageWatchServices]

Many thanks, Luke!

[@allanmanley6340]

WOW!!!! What a difference....

[@stirlingmoss4621]

Lovely job. Beautiful

[@lynnjasen9727]

Really nice watch, and tremendous restoration. They don’t seem to make them this elegant any more! 🇨🇦💕

[@davidhendricksgolfprofessi2321]

Another wonderful and informitive resto for a great reason. Again your comments durring the work always entertains and educates the likes of others and myself. Tools..better to have em and not need them than to need and not have. Always be prepared as they say...Thank you for what you do!!

[@jatco84]

Been away for a while so I missed some videos.. Good to be back and see this really nice old Aretta.. Another great service Stian..as usual.. Thanks for the tour...........

[@VintageWatchServices]

Welcome back!

[@brunotulliani]

Beautifully simple watch movement! Thanks.

[@Tassie646]

Beautiful workmanship great video 👍👍👍

[@chadpyett6441]

For a watch so simple you have turned it into a beauty. Love the commentary and video pleasure to watch

[@ikeman5774]

What a beauty of a watch. Great restoration. Vintage watches restored to original or close to original condition, in my opinion, are more appealing than new watches and make better conversation pieces. Fantastic work Sir.

[@slashdotism]

Returning viewer here 👋 thanks for uploading again and again.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks again!

[@CaptainRon1913]

Great Job Stian. Also, love hearing your kids in the background. Brings back fond memories of my own, who are grown up now. Only advise, enjoy every minute of them as you can. They grow up unbelievably fast

[@VintageWatchServices]

They sure do...

[@eshwarrao7358]

What a beautiful watch and Peta should be loving this pretty jewel for sure. Great work Stian!! - Loved the Gold plating and polishing done on this watch. wish the dial had little less wear off and it would almost pull off to be a new watch.

[@ronaldspencer547]

I put a new 7S26 movement in my old Seiko 5 watch (SNK 357) and regulated it to 0 seconds per day and it kept losing time each day. I set it to +4 like you did in the video and now it keeps perfect time!!

[@VintageWatchServices]

😁👍

[@mickboakes7023]

That was amazing Stian. Fascinating to see you skilfully breath new life into an old watch. Wish somebody could do that to me. All the best. Mick🇬🇧

[@VintageWatchServices]

Me too 😂

[@TheStefanskoglund1]

Nice design - i like the proportion between the narrow bezel and the crystal ! Petar, that was a very nice present from grandfather!

[@chuckfinley3542]

That’s a handsome timepiece you restored. I feel bad when folks ask me to restore their family heirloom-which is sometimes a 1-jewel wonder that’s filled with rust.

[@elund408]

my everyday watch is a seiko I received for my 16th birthday, 55 years ago. I wore it till is stopped then a couple of years ago had it serviced. still a great watch.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Seiko is quality. 👍

[@_Sisyphus]

Your work is nothing short of miraculous! Bravo!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thank you so much 😊

[@davidhiggs5589]

What a beautifull result on a special watch.

[@frohnnielsen]

A pleasure to watch. I very much enjoy your walking us through the process, the materials, the tools, etc.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thank you very much!

[@benfoust7424]

Another great video, thank you for sharing!

[@matthewmctaff2022]

Ooooooh! New oiler pots…….very nice Stian.

[@douglasblair7007]

Great job; lovely result. Must give you great satisfaction.

[@bikerjon153]

Excellent service as always.

[@sdavifcom]

Watching you restore such a beautiful time piece is so satisfying. Thank you.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@deancase8951]

Stian, thanks for another fantastic video. I’m sure the owner will be surprised and amazed how beautiful his watch is now.

[@VintageWatchServices]

I hope so too!

[@hauk65000]

Nice work.. Elegant and very nice color on the dial. Reminds me a lot of my own Certina from maybe 1968?, which I also got from my grandfather

[@troubleis5271]

beautiful work Stian and as always great content. thanks for sharing!

[@stephenhenion8304]

Thanks for sharing your talents and wisdom with the KZbin community. Your vast experience and smooth technique are to be commended. I love my meager and small collection of watches, and I care for them as deeply ever. I even designed my own watch boxes!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks Stephen, and that's very cool!

[@ricksousa3932]

Looks so much better, great work.

[@bojidarvasilev8854]

it's proof that ordinary watches can also look great when in good hands. Good job Stian 👌

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks! 👍

[@konavader]

Satisfaction guaranteed! Enjoyed every minute, aloha.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ramarren]

Lovely job on a beautiful old watch! Thank you!

[@elund408]

I always thought you were in England, A Norwegian in Switzerland and your child speaks English better than many here. ( I always think of your child as the Apprentice ) Love your videos and your interaction with your children.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thank you :)

[@joeskeptical4762]

*Abosultely gorgeous result. Great job.*

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thank you! 😊

[@ralphferrara5152]

Nice job. Watch came out really nice. 😁👍

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thank you so much 😀

[@stianmunkvold8552]

amazing job:D and what a beautiful timepiece

[@alaindrolet_atlt_2019]

Absolutely nice restoration,I love your plating set up ! Simple watch with a stunning end result ! Really appreciate this video ! Thank you for sharing !!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thank you very much!

[@-triumphgt667]

Beautiful watch and, as usual, fantastic commentary.

[@mikesage9544]

Beautiful work again Stian. You make it look oh so easy. Seems like a shake of the wrists and its all done. The wee one is also so very sweet. I always enjoy the exchange when they pop their head round the door. Well done for bringing them up multilingual. Bw Mike

[@VintageWatchServices]

Many thanks, Mike 😊

[@markbrownfield437]

It looks delightful after its trip to the spa. Your videos are a treat to watch, with a good amount of levity. I always chuckle when you start the ultrasonic!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Glad you like them! 😊

[@andyhansen3117]

great vids, I watch everyone I can!!!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@derekwilkinson7939]

Lovely watch! Restored with the skill and expertise we have come to expect from you Stian. 👍

[@VintageWatchServices]

Many thanks! 😊👍

[@johnhull2941]

look how beautiful it looks now my type of watch exactly well done Stian great work as usual see you on the next one

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks, John!

[@LCMNUNES1962]

EXCELENTE SERVIÇO de RESTAURO 👍👍 🇧🇷

[@heinrethasangerhaus4242]

Hi Stian , turned out to be a very elegant watch. Masterfully done. I always look forward to your new videos.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Many thanks!

[@mikebruegger8654]

Beautiful job!

[@johncollier608]

Another triumph of a restoration, especially the case. I expect Peter (sorry for the likely incorrect spelling) will be very happy with the result. Thanks for sharing, Stian.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks, John! I hope Petar will be very happy also 😊

[@johncollier608]

@@VintageWatchServices Thank you for the correction. My apologies to your Petar - I hope you like what Stian has done. 😀

[@chadpyett6441]

As usual excellent audio video might be an oldie but it's still a goodie

[@brucebarlow6604]

Great restoration Stian. I now suppose you could be almost Swiss as well. And no trouble in paradise. Keep well from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks, Bruce :) I'm not quite Swiss yet but it's such a nice place, so who knows what the future brings!

[@JohnnyDX]

Great video…another stunner!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@fattern_]

Takk for flott video Stian, keep em coming :)

[@VintageWatchServices]

Takker!

[@chiragnk602]

My grand pa passed away over 30 years ago. My mom doesn't seem to understand why I'm getting his old watch serviced and why I'm wearing it everywhere. This video is for her. Sadly there's no way to get it serviced like this in my country

[@michaelfuller8304]

I just love these vids, thank you

[@markloubser2433]

Bravo!

[@jamessmith6402]

Excellent video a pleasure to watch 😀 thanks

[@endy_fx]

This is one of my favourites of your videos. Great stuff.

[@SkyBlue-le7cd]

So beautiful. Many thanks for the video.

[@rickbaker4571]

What a great refurb!! Thanks for bringing us... masterful work!!

[@VintageWatchServices]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnmonkey1874]

Great job!

[@JochenVogel]

Another beautiful video. My Sunday meditation. Your attitude towards decay and refurbishing reminds me of a book by Dutch author Midas Dekkers, "De vergankelijkheid", in which he elaborates on the beauty to be found in decay over time. Maybe there's a Norwegian translation....

[@VintageWatchServices]

😊👍

[@johnsrabe]

5:24 Us woodworkers use the same strategy. Always make cuts with the least expensive/easiest to sharpen/replace blade first.

[@VintageWatchServices]

😊👍

[@RalfyCustoms]

Happy Sunday Stian, wonderful as always buddy, really enjoyed this one, as you quite rightly say, value is very subjective

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks a lot, Ralfy! Value is certainly very subjective, as you certainly know as well with your work :)

[@stevemoreno6241]

Fantastic work again. Thanks for sharing.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks for watching, Steve!

[@jakobagerstednielsen9875]

Very nice work! So nice result! 😃👍

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tomholloway7566]

Thanks again Stian

[@VintageWatchServices]

Any time!

[@mariomartin6437]

Beautiful work

[@triplex86]

Superb video - I really like your presentational style and relaxed way of explaining what you are doing. I subscribe to several watch restoration channels and it made me smile when you said "tool junkies". It never ceases to amaze me how many specialised tools there are to carry out a restoration. Thank you for posting.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thanks for watching :)

[@zs1dfr]

And when one of his tools breaks, he has a tool to fix it with!

[@gregcapella5941]

THANKS,,,,GREAT VIDEO

[@tinus8513]

Nothing wrong with a "cheap" watch, the transformation is great! As always a great video and see you in the next one. And thanks for the gunk shout out it was lovey to see🤩

[@VintageWatchServices]

😂👍

[@47zero]

Lovely job 👍

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thank you! 😊

[@clivesouthafrica2086]

Great restoration. Beautiful end result. Many more years of use for Petar. Fint arbeid.

[@VintageWatchServices]

Many thanks, Clive!

[@jordimartin4249]

Hi, congratulations. Wonderful result. Regards from Catalonia

[@VintageWatchServices]

Thank you very much!