Restoration of a Police Officer´s Gold Watch - 1940´s Bulova Excellency

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  • This time I´m restoring a Bulova Excellency from the 1940´s. It´s powered by the Bulova 7AA Caliber. I got this watch from one of my biggest fans and supporters. He got this watch from his dad (a police officer in Clarksville) and all watchmakers refused to repair it... until now.
    Case and Glass are scratched, dial and the hands are corroded and the movement is running wild.
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  • @officialpoof
    @officialpoof Před rokem +151

    It may be a biased opinion but I dare say one of the best restorations so far!

    • @RedDeadRestoration
      @RedDeadRestoration  Před rokem +24

      Thanks mate 😊👍 it was a pleasure to work on that watch, hope you like the result even when it's back with you ⌚

    • @joseluisgarcia4266
      @joseluisgarcia4266 Před rokem +2

      Agree!! 👍🏻🤠

    • @niktorro6946
      @niktorro6946 Před rokem

      Нет не самая лудшая , он цыферблат не смог отреставрировать .

    • @RichThomson
      @RichThomson Před rokem +1

      New to this channel bro? 😊

    • @adaopereira4360
      @adaopereira4360 Před rokem

      😊❤😊❤😊❤😊

  • @ktl711
    @ktl711 Před rokem +61

    Although frustrating for the owner, I'm glad that the other shops refused to work on it, so that we all had the chance to see you work your magic on it! You did great honor to his father -- well done, and thank you!

    • @speedyspooley
      @speedyspooley Před rokem +2

      I have a similar watch, an Elgin, that other watchmakers have refused to work on. It's a shame that something could survive this long, yet be considered "useless".

    • @davidcrandall4958
      @davidcrandall4958 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Speedy I'm sure you noticed the equipment involved! IF the shops you went to had that equipment,they would have to charge You quite a bit! They simply don't Care to or can't go to the Expense!

    • @pauliewalnuts5241
      @pauliewalnuts5241 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@davidcrandall4958well said and I agree

  • @george12
    @george12 Před rokem +26

    I never saw in my life, someone more professional than you. No matter what level you beat or who. You have all my respect .

  • @RMBigUnit
    @RMBigUnit Před rokem +6

    My uncle gave me the exact same watch back in the late sixties. I still have it. Had it cleaned up in the late eighties. Still runs. I will keep it forever.

  • @lightronv
    @lightronv Před rokem +160

    In a world where mediocrity and incompetence are everywhere, these videos, with their exactness and professionalism, are like a fascinating ray of light.
    Kudos!

    • @RedDeadRestoration
      @RedDeadRestoration  Před rokem +8

      Thanks 😊

    • @CaptainRon1913
      @CaptainRon1913 Před rokem +5

      Especially with the Christmas socks

    • @petrub27
      @petrub27 Před rokem +6

      chill man, he is just repairing watches

    • @_rightreligion
      @_rightreligion Před rokem

      ​@@RedDeadRestoration Hello, there is an old Bulova pocket watch that looks golden, and I want to check if it is original or not. It looks like a wonderful masterpiece. How do I contact you to send you pictures?

    • @davidcrandall4958
      @davidcrandall4958 Před 9 měsíci +1

      ​@@petrub27And What are you? A Nuclear physicist?

  • @onixotto
    @onixotto Před rokem +7

    Very impressive use of alien technologies to bring this masterpiece back.

  • @darrenfry4695
    @darrenfry4695 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Absolutely amazing..it's Bulova time..

  • @morotti4738
    @morotti4738 Před rokem +5

    It's nice that there are people like you who keep important cultural assets alive for posterity. Thank you.😊😊

  • @the_once-and-future_king.

    +6 seconds/day and zero beat error on an 80 year old watch? That's....damn awesome!

  • @Picasso_Picante92
    @Picasso_Picante92 Před rokem +15

    You are truly a talented person. I'm at awe at how you worked your repair magic.

  • @xellbot
    @xellbot Před rokem +17

    Фантастическое удовольствие, наблюдать за работой мастера, настоящего профессионала! 100/100!

  • @mrfeelgood561
    @mrfeelgood561 Před rokem +5

    Whoever this guy is, he is a master watchmaker, incredible

  • @gromit1996
    @gromit1996 Před rokem +10

    Just wonderful. Thank you for your precision and care for something that is timeless and has so much sentiment attached to it. In a world where we throw away so much, it is heartening to see you restore so many things to their former beauty.

  • @aminsaid4379
    @aminsaid4379 Před rokem +1

    First time seeing an original Bulova USA movement. My first Bulova is the 98A255 field watch, Miyota movement. Now u made me believe that indeed Bulova is one of the best watch maker from USA. Thank u👍

  • @ZiptoZapto
    @ZiptoZapto Před rokem +1

    The scale of this just blows me away.
    Its so tiny, my mind has a hard time wrapping my head around it!

  • @davidcrandall4958
    @davidcrandall4958 Před 9 měsíci +1

    what a wonderfull video! When I tell flea market watch sellers that push filthy nonworking watches on me and say I sold my Equipment and, they say "All you need is a couple of Screwdrivers And some oil and grease" I laugh!

  • @Johnny6586
    @Johnny6586 Před rokem +1

    The flux capasitor treatment was awesome haha

  • @girishkurlekar-yd6cv
    @girishkurlekar-yd6cv Před 8 měsíci +1

    Very good restoration of USA 🇺🇸 Bulova . This watch was famous at that time, as one other company “Cyma”” produced similar watch design & still it is with me & working accurately.

    • @pauliewalnuts5241
      @pauliewalnuts5241 Před 8 měsíci

      I recently found a Bulova accutron 10KT rolled gold watch at a yard sale.

  • @ukrnike
    @ukrnike Před rokem +3

    Невероятное терпение и такой кропотливый труд! 👏 Bravo!

  • @scottlandmcc
    @scottlandmcc Před 9 měsíci

    I love how you use the old faces vs. getting new ones. Awesome little detail!

  • @hockeyrd99
    @hockeyrd99 Před rokem +1

    Refuse to repair = too lazy to repair. Great video work!

  • @edmundrospigliosi564
    @edmundrospigliosi564 Před rokem +1

    Flux Capacitor!! 😅😅😅
    Awesome.

  • @ThePosiamus
    @ThePosiamus Před rokem +1

    That soothes my mind. Brings me away from the mayhem these days. Appreciate the good. And on top of all, this is my absolutely favored design for wrist watches. Square, real numbers (Ziffern). No Schnickschnack. Classic. Thank you for preserving this precious.

  • @davidcrandall4958
    @davidcrandall4958 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I notice you didn't, Re dial the watch ,BRAVO!!!

  • @johanbtheman
    @johanbtheman Před rokem

    I like that you/customer kept the dial display intact. Nice patina

  • @jakecrib9971
    @jakecrib9971 Před rokem +5

    That was great! It's so nice you can restore these beautiful old timepieces.

  • @thomasbalka9882
    @thomasbalka9882 Před 3 dny

    Beautiful restoration.

  • @edmundo.santiago
    @edmundo.santiago Před rokem +4

    Watching your work (restoration and video production) is like therapy. Thank you!

  • @thomasmoore3673
    @thomasmoore3673 Před rokem +1

    And if you think this was hard imagine what skills needed to build it in the 1st place. Simply amazing. I am a PE and I am amazed.

  • @nikolajskrabelj4503
    @nikolajskrabelj4503 Před rokem +1

    Young boy ,brilliant work.

  • @Thrillrider10
    @Thrillrider10 Před rokem +1

    I feel like the little bit of patina left on the dial just completes the whole look. It's like seeing just a little bit of this watch's history on display, and I think there's something beautiful about that.

    • @KingZarus
      @KingZarus Před rokem

      I believe that he actually replaced the dial with another one, without the crack. It’s the only point of critique I have on this otherwise amazingly produced video. I’d rather see the old dial in.

  • @jameshain1248
    @jameshain1248 Před rokem +1

    A beautiful timepiece restored, a family regains an heirloom. Thank you

  • @robalexander7348
    @robalexander7348 Před 9 měsíci

    A wonderful restoration of this lovely old Bulova watch, the owner will be so greatful of your amazing skills restoring it. Thank You 👍 Au

  • @skookumjack
    @skookumjack Před rokem +1

    This is the next level of professionalism ..... Is there any kind of equipment not in this workshop! Just wow 👌 👏.....

  • @MrHardhatharry
    @MrHardhatharry Před rokem +7

    Well done restoration of a vintage Bulova! Really appreciate your skills.

  • @brunotulliani
    @brunotulliani Před rokem +1

    Beautiful! Putting the watch on a cheese grater was very imaginative and what an amazing effect!

  • @dirtlump
    @dirtlump Před rokem +1

    I own a 1931 Longines Tank watch that appears very similar.... amazing detail.

  • @theapexrayyan1512
    @theapexrayyan1512 Před rokem +3

    I found your channel watching red dead 2 videos ❤😂

  • @Zirler
    @Zirler Před rokem +1

    She is absolute gorgeous and your work outstanding…. Respect

  • @DavidHalfordsLane
    @DavidHalfordsLane Před 8 měsíci

    Bravo. Wonderful work my friend.

  • @advanceriverpokemon
    @advanceriverpokemon Před rokem +1

    The text "Bulova Excellency" on the old dial definitely looked like a redial to me. Beautiful little movement though, and awesome results.

  • @govindankelunair1081
    @govindankelunair1081 Před rokem

    A well experienced technician. Congratulations

  • @tacfoley4443
    @tacfoley4443 Před rokem +1

    Truly exquisite.

  • @freqenc
    @freqenc Před rokem

    Chef kiss on that patina, right? I was stationed at Ft. Campbell so Clarksville is home. Amazing resto and watch.

  • @roncopeland232
    @roncopeland232 Před rokem +1

    I enjoy every moment! Snowstorm lol

  • @walthercreed6134
    @walthercreed6134 Před rokem +1

    09:50 : just perfect ! (even more than the socks ! :)

  • @karraguer
    @karraguer Před rokem +4

    Beautiful watch and beautiful restoration. I enjoyed every second.

  • @MrCrystalcranium
    @MrCrystalcranium Před rokem +4

    Just beautiful That watch was a corroded mess. The case restoration was excellent but getting the movement to that level of accuracy with no beat error is nothing short of magical. Fantastic work!

  • @herherje
    @herherje Před rokem +1

    What a WONDERFUL watch and what a WONDERFUL restoration...!!! Red Dead... you outdid yourself...

  • @max.m.8873
    @max.m.8873 Před rokem +1

    👍👏Excellent restoration, bravo. They look like an eight-day fireplace clock of the early twentieth century.

  • @Johnny-Too-Bad
    @Johnny-Too-Bad Před rokem

    Love the fact that there's just enough patina and history left in the watch to show its age.

  • @ericdouglas9804
    @ericdouglas9804 Před rokem +2

    Really nice. Clarksville is only thirty miles from me and was my paternal grandmother’s home. Awesome restoration

  • @cavecavecavecave5295
    @cavecavecavecave5295 Před rokem +1

    Such a beautiful watch, restored by a master craftsman.

  • @savetommyrobinsonfreespeec7660

    I don’t know much about watches but I would say that that was one well made time piece in it’s time. I like it’s simplicity in design and quality.
    ❤️🇬🇧 well restored!

  • @jatco84
    @jatco84 Před měsícem

    Just a follow-up on my previous review..in that this is a fabulous job on restoring this 1940' Bulova... Im sure he, the family are so pleased with the outcome. Great work, cleaning all the parts and making it run once again as it should.

  • @thierryperetz9913
    @thierryperetz9913 Před rokem

    I like your socks... and your work too.
    Hello from France !

  • @ygrbooks
    @ygrbooks Před rokem +4

    A wonderful restoration of a special watch and beautifully filmed. It was a pleasure to watch this - thank you very much.

  • @leewix7019
    @leewix7019 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Wow! You’re awesome! I’ve seen quite a few of these restorations on UTUBE and you’re the BEST!

  • @Dragsterkazan
    @Dragsterkazan Před rokem +2

    Great job, bigfoot!💪🏼
    I like Bulova watches, especially their own moonwatch

  • @p.l.b2374
    @p.l.b2374 Před rokem +1

    شگفت انگیز بود استاد👏👏

  • @jdejes
    @jdejes Před rokem +2

    Just another beautiful restoration. Amazing work!

  • @keithscritchfield2913
    @keithscritchfield2913 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!!

  • @AnonymousPhucker
    @AnonymousPhucker Před rokem +2

    its so awesome that now it can be planted on a bus

  • @leandrohernandez2695
    @leandrohernandez2695 Před rokem +1

    Excellent skills @ Congratulations, thanks for posting.

  • @leovenier1011
    @leovenier1011 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful

  • @DerBeobachter53
    @DerBeobachter53 Před rokem +1

    Oh ein neues Video. Danke für Ihre Mühen . Es war eine schöne Zeit Ihrem Werk zu folgen . Grüße

  • @AndreaDoesYoga
    @AndreaDoesYoga Před 8 měsíci

    Incredible restoration, this watch is a true gem! 💎

  • @victorjemeljascenkov9573

    This clock and before and now were very expencive ,perfect job!!!

  • @danielgroth3070
    @danielgroth3070 Před rokem +1

    What a fantastic work you have done.
    I’m impressed of your way too handle the watches.
    You doing your work with Love.
    🙏😊😊🥰🙏

  • @Ritopher
    @Ritopher Před 10 měsíci +1

    Absolutely fantastic! What a wonderful restoration. Beautifully done.

  • @angiwutzii9366
    @angiwutzii9366 Před rokem +1

    Was für eine Wohltat Ihr Content. Jedesmal bin ich von neuem begeistert.
    Dankeschön!
    Gruss aus S.-H.

  • @spikeyflo
    @spikeyflo Před rokem +1

    I love these more "ordinary" watch restorations you do. I like the fact there is no commentary just great filming. Mesmerising.

  • @robertgoidel
    @robertgoidel Před rokem

    1A very nice complete job of restoration. Thank you!

  • @user-gt7rv3tw6q
    @user-gt7rv3tw6q Před 9 měsíci +1

    В фильме"Скорость"из подаренных наручных часов сделали детонатор для бомбы.Символично.

  • @luizalbertorodrigues4560

    Beautiful great jop you the best master congratulations

  • @armandorossetti9220
    @armandorossetti9220 Před rokem +1

    I have to say that I thoroughly enjoy watching your restorations, it must be so satisfying to take something that is in such ill repair and bring it back to an as new condition, superb craftmanship !!!

  • @HorologyBiology
    @HorologyBiology Před rokem +1

    I never tire from the sock shots ❤

  • @peterhodges6684
    @peterhodges6684 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Beautiful watch, and amazing restoration ! Well done indeed.

  • @popecosh307
    @popecosh307 Před rokem +1

    Every time I watch your videos I’m impressed by how good you are.

  • @virgiliotoledano-ud6hp
    @virgiliotoledano-ud6hp Před rokem +2

    Precise and detailed restoration, piece by piece. Excellent presentation

  • @christophresmerowski1824

    It seems that this was a lot of work. Beautifully done.

  • @westonweigand1228
    @westonweigand1228 Před rokem

    Beautiful Art Deco styling, what a stunning watch. Bravo.

  • @Robert-vw3od
    @Robert-vw3od Před rokem +4

    Your work is fantastic. The level of skill is just something else . Really look forward to your stuff.

  • @vilmostoth3096
    @vilmostoth3096 Před 10 měsíci

    BEST RESTORATION I HAVE SEEN......EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHY...ENJOYABLE TO WATCH...

  • @ross4693
    @ross4693 Před rokem +1

    You really set the standard for photography

  • @christheking1
    @christheking1 Před rokem +1

    maybe one of my favorite restoration of yours so far. well done for such a beautiful watch.

  • @nikolaroshupkin5410
    @nikolaroshupkin5410 Před 5 měsíci

    To watch excellent job like this is like meditation ! It brings peacefulness and satisfaction.

  • @nikolatesla4395
    @nikolatesla4395 Před rokem +1

    How a police officer can afford gold watch?! Honest work no doubt 😂 . Great restoration btw !

    • @randomnickify
      @randomnickify Před rokem +2

      Isn't this like a standard retirement gift for police officers? Every old cop in movies seems to have one.

  • @johncollier608
    @johncollier608 Před rokem +1

    An absolutley beautiful job, Sir. Another one brought bad from horological oblivion. Thanks for sharing. From UK.

  • @yogeshanjan4784
    @yogeshanjan4784 Před 9 měsíci

    That's so amazing to look at :) Bravo

  • @user-sx4vp5gv2i
    @user-sx4vp5gv2i Před rokem

    Absolutely impressive

  • @vijayananddarbi2943
    @vijayananddarbi2943 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Time Travel is the best part in most of the sessions

  • @troubleis5271
    @troubleis5271 Před rokem +1

    Magnificent craftsmanship

  • @MrJonathanmichelle
    @MrJonathanmichelle Před rokem

    Beautiful restoration, each one you do has a different vibe. Always enjoy watching, best, William

  • @jamescraig5421
    @jamescraig5421 Před rokem +1

    One hell of a restoration BRO.Keep the great work up.👌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @crashtest5492
    @crashtest5492 Před rokem +3

    Можно было бы, и было бы ЭТО замечательно, в конце ролика вставить маленький фидео отчет от хозяина часов - как ОТРЕМОНТИРОВАННЫЕ часы на руке себя ведут. В данном видео смотрелось было классно видео руки полицейского на фоне его патрульного авто !!!
    It would be possible, and it would be THIS wonderful, to insert a small fideo report from the owner of the watch at the end of the video - how the REPAIRED watch behaves on the hand. In this video, it looked cool video of the policeman's hand against the background of his patrol car !!!

    • @RedDeadRestoration
      @RedDeadRestoration  Před rokem +1

      Thats a nice idea 😁

    • @crashtest5492
      @crashtest5492 Před rokem +1

      @@RedDeadRestoration
      Эту идею можно воплотить дополнительно в мини видео роликах Ютуб шортс, когда отреставрированные часы будут у заказчика и он пришлёт маленький видеоотчёт - просто часы на руке на каком либо интересном фоне или достопримечательности его региона. Для нас подписчиков и просто многочисленных зрителей будет дополнительная положительная эмоция.
      This idea can be implemented additionally in CZcams Shorts mini-videos, when the restored watch is at the customer's disposal and he sends a small video report - just a watch on his hand against some interesting background or sights of his region. For us subscribers and simply numerous viewers there will be an additional positive emotion.

  • @paulinehalkyard9312
    @paulinehalkyard9312 Před 9 měsíci

    Excellent job superb.😍😍

  • @mircomasini9591
    @mircomasini9591 Před rokem +3

    Ciao hai resuscitato questo bellissimo orologio un restauro impeccabile complimenti per la maestria e la passione che esprimi .

  • @RaulGiacomin-eq6ff
    @RaulGiacomin-eq6ff Před měsícem

    Parte enorme del coleccionista ,es admirar los trabajos brillantes como este . Salud desde Montevideo Uruguay , 2-4-2024 .

  • @cposwn
    @cposwn Před rokem +1

    Just amazing. Thanks for sharing the video.