Restoration of Ruined Modern Seiko Diver Watch
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Come along on the journey as I restore a severely damaged modern Seiko Diver. ASMR, no talking.
This is a Seiko SNZH55K1 powered by the 7S36 movement (case number 7S36-04N0).
The watch isn't running. The balance is ok but the movement is seized. Some parts are missing, others incorrect.
The movement is cleaned and inspected, then re-assembled and oiled.
Case and bracelet get a full restoration and missing parts are replaced.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and if you enjoyed the video, please consider liking and subscribing! :)
Even if you only have two videos, I'm already making this a channel to watch. There's a guy from China on here who does maintenance/repair jobs on watches with the same techniques: no talking, no music, focus on the actual work, with natural sound. Hope you do more in the future.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy the style of my videos. The next one should be coming up in a few days.
Skill of the gods. Bravo. Silence is golden in craftsmanship
Great patience and outstanding craftsmanship…..very nice job
Thank you very much!
loved the silence i like to hearnthe parts clonk into the right places and the screws landing in the pots all very relaxing
Thanks, I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Personally, I prefer a spoken narrative. But I enjoyed the video, nonetheless. A beautiful restoration.
I TRULY ENJOY THIS VIDEOS...PURE ART.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely. Absolutely stunning restoration.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice job, and some of the best photography and editing of any of these watch restorations on here. I haven’t subscribed as I see that it’s four months since you posted this.
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! I truly appreciate your feedback on the photography and editing. I'm currently working on the next two videos, with the first one expected to be released this month. I hope you'll watch them when they're out and reconsider subscribing. Your support means a lot to me. My goal is to eventually release about one video a month but some parts of the process need to be streamlined to reach that.
Subscribed. Fantastic photography and video editing! What a great way to start. Please keep them coming.
Thank you for watching and subscribing! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video! Absolutely, already working on the next one.
Did you remember to misalign the bezel insert, to keep the original design?
Dang, I forgot that one!
Nice restoration. Nice presentation with your camera work.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my work!
Great job bringing this Seiko back to glory. Cheers
Thank you! I thought it deserved another chance.
Absolutely phenomenal work! I hope the owner takes better care of his watch now. Thanks for sharing your art! Cheers from Louisville, Ky
Thank you very much!
Awesome restoration
Thanks for watching!
Nice work mate!
Thank you I appreciate the feedback! 👍
Great first video. Your editing is fantastic. Please keep it up!
Thank you so much! I'm working on the next one.
Really amazing effort for a first video. I can tell your channel will only get better as time goes on. Thanks for the upload.
Thank you so much for the kind words! Your encouragement means a lot, and I'm excited to keep improving. Thanks for taking the time to watch and share your thoughts!
Awesome work fixing it mechanically but I have to say it looked so much better and more interesting before.
Thanks, appreciate your feedback! I also liked the two tone mod look it had before.
Really nice job
Congratulations to your first video.
I love that you don't talk.
Lot of people like to talk.
Explain everything.
Your video was great.
Next time
Put a classical music on the background
😊
Thank you! I really like your idea of putting classical music on the background! But I think many viewers want to hear the sounds of the tools and watch parts so my following videos will probably have mostly that.
I agree with you.
Make a mix.
Anyway
Good work
Nice resto, great video production, subscribed!
Thank you for watching and subscribing!
Excellent craftsmanship.
Normally I don't like Seiko watches at all , but what you did to this beat up old watch , I'd buy on a heart beat !! Especially since it's been regulated perfectly by you !
Great work and video !😊
Thank you so much! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the video and the end result! 😊
Bravo! And thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching!
Great Job. I have the blue Version and i love it.
Thank you! Good choice, the blue version is gorgeous.
Good luck 👍🏼
Thanks!
I saw many people commenting as this being your first video!!?? That's crazy, good quality to start.
This was just suggested on my feeds but I'm now subscribed! Also, amazing work on that Seiko 5, impressive.
Thank you! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the video and liked my work! Thanks for subscribing, I have a couple of projects currently underway and one of those I already started editing. Hoping to release the next videos soon.
Outstanding video!!!!!!!! Keep them coming!!!!!
Thank you! I'm working on the next one!
i have not paid any attention to seiko just collected rolex , tudor, omega. but i have been watching some seiko vids
you folks are building some of the best built and looking watches out there.
some of these builds are looking better then rolex
your detail is second to none
Thank you! Glad you appreciate the effort! Rolex, Tudor, Omega are great, check out Grand Seiko models as well if you haven't already
Beautiful watch. Makes me want one now.
Very nice restoration- truly a Frankenwatch before your exceptional efforts!
Thank you! I'm glad you appreciated the transformation!
Absolutely asthonishing video!
Thank you! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Great job 🙂
Well done 👍
Thank you!
I watch many videos of this type, as I mechanical watches admirer and this is one is really amazing: restoration, filming, music at the end! Love it all! Thanks a lot!
QQ: is the watch for sale?
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm probably going to keep this watch for sentimental value as it was the first video on my channel.
Great looking watch! Well done!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you liked it!
Remarkable, such a delicate work. Even though this watch model is cheap but you put a justice to it. Thankyou
Thank you for watching! I'm glad to hear you liked my work
Restoration probably cost more than the watch itself.
It did. This was more of an experiment to see what could be done to this poor Seiko. I have some coming up that make more financial sense.
Is that even the point
Always does. However, it's the solitary pleasure of the 'before and after' that is prize for the watch maker.
No one ever quite appreciates how much ocd detail goes into the servicing and restoration of a watch.
The public generally don't have access to microscopes either, so they have no idea how disgusting their watches are when they bring them in.
True, but maintaining a mechanical watch is more about sentimental value than anything else. Let's face it, a quartz watch is cheaper and works better and with smart phones, you don't even need a watch anymore but you will appreciate a mechanical watch more.
Its more to do with sentiments and experience here then the cost..it aint a apple watch or a galaxy watch....Peace I got an old Richo watch here in Mumbai Thieves market for like 1 dollar and got it restored for about 4-5 dollars....the charm & experience with it is priceless
Nice job! Good vid. Keep at it!
Well done!
Thank you!
great work.
Thank you!
Wow ...Amazing👏🏻
Perfect 🎉
Thank you!
Complimenti, ma tanti! Le immagini e il restauro sono incredibili. Strepitoso. Ti saluto, like
Grazie mille per i complimenti! Sono contento che tu abbia apprezzato le immagini e il restauro. Un saluto e grazie!
Good job 😊
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you liked my work 😊
Welcome to CZcams! Beautiful work, looks better than new. It must be a passion of yours and you have all the right tools so you must be a professional? But is this watch restoration cost effective?
Thank you for the warm welcome! I'm not a professional, just a passionate hobbyist who enjoys bringing watches back to life. You raised a great point about the cost-effectiveness! This particular restoration wasn't financially wise, as the parts alone nearly equaled the price of a well-maintained piece. It was more of an experiment to see what could be done with a watch in such a bad condition. However, I have some upcoming projects like an Omega Seamaster Professional with rusty movement and a completely destroyed Tudor Oysterthin that make more financial sense. I appreciate your thoughtful question and wish you the best with your vintage car projects!
Perfect answer, passion in something you enjoy has it merits. I have become re-interested in mechanical watches recently and have a few vintage as well as new. Best to you!@@ChronoWorkRestorations
You're absolutely right. Mechanical watches are true marvels of engineering, aren't they! Care to share which timepieces you own? All the best to you too and I'll catch you on the next one!
this was my first watch in blue.
Nice work. well done. More videos plz...
Thank you! I'm working on the next one
Restoration video with no speaking? Let's go
Superb !!
Glad I found this channel. Great video.
Couple of suggestions: I still have no idea what ASMR means, but rather than subtitles, I'd prefer you talked a bit over including history of watches. I don't get the idea behind watching silent videos. We aren't in 1920s anymore.
I see that several parts were replaced and not directly mentioned - maybe it's worth somehow highlighting all the new parts. I personally don't mind new parts on old watch - for me the end result is more important, but some may want to see more original parts as possible to stay on the watch.
Thank you for watching and your kind words! Your suggestions are appreciated. While many enjoy the pure sounds of the parts and tools, I hear you on the value of talking. I might consider adding a bit of intro voiceover in some future videos. The idea of highlighting all the new parts is really nice - it's hard to discern from the video otherwise. Only what was beyond repair, missing, or incorrect was replaced. I'll definitely keep these thoughts in mind for future content. Thanks again for your feedback!
He is very professional
EXCELENTE SERVIÇO 👍👍 🇧🇷
Great skills and amazing work 👍
Thank you, I'm glad you like my work!
An Angel reborn in the hands of a Mortal.
Excellent work. Subscribed.
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed my work, thank you for watching and subscribing!
Looks beautiful
Thank you!
Gorgeous camera work and great restoration. Lovely job. Looking forward to the next one.Can I ask what camera you are using?
Thank you! I'm glad to hear you liked it. Absolutely, I use Panasonic Lumix S5 camera with vintage Canon FD lenses, mostly 100mm f4 macro lens with or without a FD 50 extension tube.
Nice!
What watch is this? It looks beautiful and it may be an addition to my collection
Very nice..
Thank you!
Great job 👏👏👏 subscribed!
Thank you I appreciate it! 👍
Just found your channel, subscribed and loved your work, keep the good videos coming :)
Thank you so much, I will! :)
@@ChronoWorkRestorations If i may ask, is this watch part of your personal collection, or is it for sale ?
I think I'm going to hold onto this watch for sentimental value because it was my first CZcams video. :) But I do have some projects coming up that I could potentially sell.
@@ChronoWorkRestorations Thought so, thank you :)
Very good job, but the balance Is Seiko 7002, but the kepp good time
Thank you for the insight! I got another viewer saying the same about the balance. Didn't realize it while working on the watch but I was curious about the different shock springs.
Parabéns pelo seu trabalho que Deus abençoe todos vcs com muita saúde
Obrigado pelo seu apoio! Ficamos muito gratos pelos seus votos calorosos. Desejamos a você muita saúde e bênçãos também!
More videos please :)
Absolutely, I'm working on the next one :)
You are a master! 👍👍👍
Thank you! 😊 I try to do my best
Bravo!! Good job… but please change the shooting angle…
Thank you! That's a great suggestion, I will change the angle more on the next one.
PLS MORE OF THAT :DDD
I'm working on the next one :)
@@ChronoWorkRestorations Great :]]]
More!
Great video, thanks! I have a very similar Seiko 5 Sports. What set of hands did you install? I want the same ones. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you liked the video! The part numbers for the hands I used are 3AX130FMAE1, 2FH130FABES and 1FH090FCBES.
More videos please 🎉
Absolutely, I'm working on the next one.
The balance assembly is for cal. 7009
Wow, thanks for the insight! I was curious about the different shock springs on the top and bottom. I thought I'd only seen the two prong type on 7S36's and that explains why. Do you happen to know if the spring is the only distinction in these balance assemblies?
Hola, muy buen video.
Adonde compras las partes originales de Seiko? Gracias
Hola, muchas gracias! Para este Seiko compré las partes de Cousins UK y Watch Plaza.
Awesome
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!
Bravo!!!!!!!!@
Much better than Seiko factories-the ones in Japan and defiantly better than the chinese.ones.
Thank you! I try to do my best, glad you liked my work!
Пиздець як круто!!) Молодець!!!)) Дякую за класне відео!)
Hello friend might wanna help a buddy out? Im trying to do a crystal replacement on my seiko 5 sports 7S36-00L0 and i found out that the watch crystal was 28mm in diameter but i cant seem to find the thickness can you help me in finding the thickness for my watch model?
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Thank you!
Im a fan. So do you sell any of your restored watches? I would be interested.
Thank you! I don't currently have any but there are some projects coming up that I could potentially sell.
@@ChronoWorkRestorations Thank you. If you let me know what you have coming I would-be interested. I like to wear tank style watches as well as diving watches. Have a large wrist and big hands so a bigger face watch always fits better. Outdoor more rugged styles in stainless or leather bands. But the large older Seikos and Omega always of interest that have thicker and or unusually shaped housings. 5he Stingrays and such something I like to wear. But any of the larger face Tissot like the Bond version and such also interesting to me to wear.
Thanks anytime reach out with something that is to be restored and you might want to sell.
Thanks
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What nr handle and winder do you use for winding the mainspring on that 7s movement?
Im struggling to find the correct one for Seiko 7Sxx
I used nr 7 winder (left-hand). It's slightly too big though, the winder doesn't actually fit inside the barrel but usually works, I think nr 6 might actually be a better option.
@@ChronoWorkRestorations thanks mate 🙂
I am from India
Timex Men's T2M517 Sport Luxury Automatic Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch please Restoration.
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Thank you for subscribing, I truly appreciate it!
it's good job. But tooooo dusty.
Thanks! You're right, the dust is an issue I have to take care of in the future.
I sub and also scribed
Thank you 🙏
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0:49 How you fix the clasp?
It's not shown in the video but I used a staking set to hammer down the area around the center locking pin to tighten the clasp.
I have a vintage Elgin Shockmaster that needs some help - would you be interested in working on it and making a video?
Thank you for asking! Sounds really intriguing! However I have several projects already planned and waiting to be restored. My policy so far has been to only work on my own projects for several reasons. I'll unfortunately have to decline for now, but things may change in the future!
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Thank you!
or, just change with brand new NH35 movement (
A Gzillion times better
I'm glad you liked it!
$400 worth of work on a $130 watch. Looks good though!
Very good point! This project made no financial sense. It was more of an experiment to see what could be done to a watch in a condition like this, while improving my skills with various restoration techniques. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you liked the end result!
if it has sentimental value, then money is not an issue. im sure this watch has a story
😢 το χάλασες για να το ξαναφτιάξεις
nah mate you did it yourself for clout
beautiful restoration who would buy a fifty fathoms for £23.000 when you can have this beauty ¯\_(ツ)_/¯♥.ps ive subscribed to your channel
100 meters is not a diver watch
Thanks for pointing that out! You're right, it's not a proper diver watch, more like diver-style.
@@ChronoWorkRestorations its nice watch my friend but 10 bar is not enough for deep dive if it was screw down crown this is another story