You won't believe the end result... Extreme Restoration of Seiko Divers Watch
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- I bought this Seiko Scuba Mid-Size Drivers Watch (aka Lady Divers Watch) on eBay for USD 45 as a defective watch. Although it did not look promising, I bought it to challenge myself.
Would I be able to completely restore such a defective and neglected item?
The watch itself is fitted with a caliber 4205A movement. I was lucky that I already had some spare parts for this movement. And some parts like bezel insert, dial, glass, strap etc. can be ordered. They are available as original Seiko or aftermarket parts. I did not manage to get a new mainspring, so I used the old one.
The movement was so contaminated and rusty that I first cleaned it in the Ultrasonic Machine for 45 minutes. Then I cleaned it again in the Watch Movement Cleaning Machine for another hour.
This project took two months of planning, shooting, organizing spare parts. It was a true challenge, in particular restoring the heavily used case by hand.
If you like the video, please let me know, then I will do similar ones in the future. Thank you!
Hope you enjoy the video 😊
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That is quite a transformation, well done! I'm curious about the age of this piece, and the movement - the bezel turns in both directions so it's a "skin-diver" rather than a full diver as we know them today? But the movement, so tiny. Why would Seiko use something so small?
It's definitely a unique piece.
Thank you for your comment and the support! I was very happy with how it turned out.
Unfortunately I was unable to find any information on the watch, so I do not know the age of the watch or its history. If anybody does know, please let me know as I would be curious myself!
Smaller than case diameter movements were used on many dive watches or field watches in the past as well. The theory is that; if any water seeps through any of the ingress areas (case back to case, crown to case, crystal to case) it will not immediately seep into the movement as it has to traverse a distance from the seepage point to the movement. The theory applies, of course, to extremely small amounts of moisture and not overwhelming catastrophic failures in the seals. Omega used a small rectangular movement in their early manual wind robust watches for that reason.
Something many watch owners do not realize is the affect of putting a just worn watch (body temperature) onto a cold surface. This causes the air pressure within the case to reduce and cause a vacuum. This vacuum will suck any condensation or moisture from around the seepage points (see above) into the movement and especially the crown interface. The crown is the most prone leakage point due to the excessive winding and setting wear to the crown/stem/case gasket system.
@@MagicWatchmaking Based on the serial number on the case and movement it was made in either February 1981 or February 1991. My guess is 1981 for that model.
Thank you both, Geoff and John, for the incredible research! Very interesting and very much appreciated!
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Nail it😙😙
Thank you
I was wondering before see the comments
Beautiful work, I still have my old 6309 from the mid 70's, boxed with the owners manual and its still running, gotta love the old seiko divers
Thank you so much! Seiko makes some truly amazing watches :)
No talking, no background music, no silly audio effects, a pure pleasure to watch :)
So happy you're enjoying this style ☺️
Still no closeup... half the fun...
I have no idea what is going on or what these internal parts do, but this is pure art.
I'm very glad you enjoyed the video, Christian! Happy to have you here 😊
You are in reality - a True Craftsman.
I have just had a thirty year+ old divers watch restored, so I was very interested in what that involved from the technical perspective.
I now have a truly redefined appreciation of what an horologist in reality achieves and the amount of care and work which that involves.
Absolute pleasure to watch your video and to be re-educated, even at my age -73
Thank you and I wish you only good things.
I am glad to find that craftsman still practice their time served, hard earned skills in this cut price world we live in today.
I appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much ☺️
Bravo, Maestro!
Thank you so much!
What a great transformation! I have the Pepsi version of this little Diver that I purchased new in 1982. It has never been serviced but it still works...just....It has a lot of sentimental value to me and what you achieved with your little Diver makes me want to refurbish mine.👍
Thank you, Rory! I'm glad you enjoy your watch, it's a fantastic one! 😊
I am so passionate about your work that while watching the video I forgot to breathe, for fear of disturbing the order of things. THANKS
Wow, thank you so much for kind words ☺️
now i have renewed appreciation for my old 4205 diver's... thank you very much!
Thanks for watching! Enjoy your watch ☺️
Well done very nice to see a Seiko restored to it's former glory.
Thank you, I was very happy with the result! ☺️
Perfect restoration, the result is amazing 👌✨
Thank you so much! Very happy with it :)
Astounding work. I can't quiet believe how tiny that movement is!
Thank you for the compliment! Appreciated 😊
This restoration is fantastic idea, you have amazing tools and other gadgets, its a unique technique of making this, so thanks to the job well-done. and I think more people can learned this.
Thank you for the kind words!
So inspiring. I've just started my journey into watchmaking and I'm addicted and having a blast. This definitely makes me want to keep going!
Definitely keep going, it's very rewarding! ☺️
Wow! Great skill. Beautiful restoration. Outstanding job.
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, David!
These watched would end up in landfill if it wasn't for CZcams and these channels. Great job!
Wow 🤩 thank you for kind words ☺️
Every time I think taking on a project like this might be fun, these videos give me a reality check. I'm sure I could manage to take it apart and clean it, however, putting it all back together would be my downfall.
I really encourage you to give it a go, it's incredibly rewarding! Make sure to take lots of pictures and notes to fall back on and I'm sure you'll do absolutely fine :)
Totally agree. Those bits are tiny.
I will for sure mix up all those tiny screws
😂😂😂
My sentiments exactly. I wonder if the screws all have the same thread. Am close to starting this hobby.
I love Seiko! Amazing restoration! My favorite has to be the SRP311 Orange Monster Diver. I also like the old school MACVSOG Seiko watch with its history tied to the US Vietnam SF groups.
It's a wonderful brand! Thanks for sharing that with us :)
You did a great job of not only bringing this diver's watch back to life but also making it look fantastic. Thank you for sharing the process with us!
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment, James!
The first nice gift my wife ever gave me was a Seiko Kinetic watch. For years I wore that watch and loved it.
27 years later we are still in love but the watch is no longer working. One day I’ll be able to afford to have it fixed. But for now, I can at least appreciate the cost of repairing such things.
You are awesome my man!! Love what you do and am hooked on watching!!
What a wonderful gift your wife gave you and amazing that you still love it after so many years!
So happy to hear that you're enjoying my content and thank you for the support! ☺️
@@MagicWatchmaking the watch is a SM43 Any interest in restoring it? I’ve replaced the band with an aftermarket SS bracelet but would love to go back to the OEM leather band.
Of course I would understand if you are far too busy cutting in half “folex’s” 😂😂
Holy crap Batman that's some scratched dinged up watch.
Beautifully restored i might say, loved every minute of your work. Appreciated & Thank you.
Thank you so much 😊
Great restoration...
the watch turned great, it looks like it is a smaller dimension watch, probably the pre-version of the Seiko SKX013 38mm, build like a tank 👍🏼
Thank you Marko! You're absolutely right, it is actually a mid-size watch 😊
That is a stunning job. I would be proud to own that watch. I have never heard the 4205.
Thank you, that means a lot to me!
I like to use a stiff bristle plastic brush for removing all the junk before I get into it. Faster and easier and the plastic does not hurt the crystal or case. Just be sure to brush it into the trash and don't breathe in the dust!
Awesome restore as usual. I love your work!
Thank you for the support and the advice, super helpful! 😊
Superb restoration and very interesting ! Never seen a dirty interior as this one ! Thanks for sharing !
Thank you so much for the kind words, very glad you enjoyed!
@@MagicWatchmaking your welcome !
Wow, very well done! I’m surprised you can still find NOS parts for such an old movement. I’ve given up working on such old pieces because I can never find OEM parts for them for reasonable money. I like the pinvice trick for installing barrel arbor; I’m gonna steal that one if you don’t mind.
I find the replacement parts for old movements mostly on Ebay, it definitely requires patience to find everything! I really recommend the pinvice, it's a fantastic tool!
So glad your video came into my feed - instant Subscribe!
Amazing work on this watch restoration and your camera setup and macro shots are really well done to provide a clear view of what you’re doing throughout 👍
I read in the comments that this is your hobby - you have obviously done this awhile to have amassed the expertise and equipment you have 😊
Thank for for sharing with all of us other hobbiests and enthusiasts alike 👍👍. Look forward to future videos.
Thank you Robert, for taking the time to write such a wonderful and thoughtful comment. It's genuinely encouraging and your support means a lot to me!
I'm glad you enjoyed my video and I'm happy about your feedback on the camera setup!
Stay tuned for more videos ☺️
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Yes, excellent job! You seem to be from the Nekkid Watchmaker school. Bring the watches back to 100% and give them a second lifetime. 😃😃😃
Thank you for the wonderful comparison, Donny! Love Nekkid Watchmaker ☺️☺️☺️
Funny thing is I don't even have a watch,but find it interesting watching you repair old watches,it's amazing
I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the video 😊
As a SEIKO fan, I really enjoyed seeing this rebuild. Thank you! Might I ask where does one find original SEIKO parts for such a project?
Hi, glad you liked the video! I found all of the replacement parts on Ebay :)
Can you soak an entire movement in something to release parts more easily? Excluding the balance complete of course.. thank you for the video. I learn something new every time.
Glad you enjoyed my work! I personally have not tried it myself, however, I would not recommend it, as it could potentially damage the coating of the movement!
You can try an ultrasonic cleaner. You put the watch inside a tub filled with water and just turn it on. All the grime will just fall off the watch because of the ultrasonic vibration. You can also use it to clean glasses, jewelry etc
Great video, skillfully done, good for quite a few more years...All the best Mark.
Thanks 👍
Just Amazing display of talent, patience and workmanship! Please continue on with these exceptional videos
Thank you so much for kind words ☺️ stay tuned new videos coming soon.
Bom dia, que lindo ficou este relógio,novo que se tivesse saído de fábrica, parabéns pelo exepcionál trabalho de um grande relojoeiro.Fraternal abraço.Jason/Goiânia Goiás Central Brazil.
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment, Jason! Made my day ☺️
That's an amazing restoration. Looking at before and after, it's hard to believe it's the same watch!
I keep thinking about picking up a super-cheap mechanical watch from Amazon just to try taking it apart and reassembling it.
Thank you for watching ☺️
For disassembling/reassembling you need several tools to do the job. But it’s amazing hobby
Brand new watch Fantastic repair job. 👀👏💖👍👌
Thank you so much for kind words ☺️
Neglected? That thing has seen hell and back
True that! I was perhaps too charitable with that wording ^^
Looks so perfect that is so hard to believe that is the same watch
The result was hard to achieve. I wanted to challenge myself and find out how far I can go with restoration. The final result was a transformation from a piece of junk to a beautiful watch. Thanks for watching 😊
Incredible transformation indeed! I'm working over the same model since a week, it's a real pleasure to see that beast becomes alive again!
Greetings!
Good luck for your repair and thank you for watching ☺️
look’n brand new 👍
Very happy with the result!
Well done sir. An amazing piece of work.
Thank you so much, Brian!
What a great looking watch.
Well done, sir! 👍
Thank you, I appreciate the compliment! ☺️
An excellent restoration of the clock. An entire art, the specialty of wrist watchmaking in which you are a master. Congratulations
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! ☺️
Absolutely amazing, it was very calming to watch. What a very beautiful watch. Thank you.
Thank you very much. it's really beautiful watch.
Please visit my channel, I am working on the same content
Hypnotic. And definitely an art! Thank you for a Mezmerizing 36 minutes! ss - Vancouver BC
Thank you so much for watching 😊
This is such a dedicated craft and so impressive, yt recommended it to me on homepage, leaving comment to further spread the popularity 👍
Thank you for the support, glad you enjoyed my video 😊
What a beautiful watch! Nice work.
Thank you so much for watching ☺️
Joli travail, propre et soigné....
Merci pour le partage de votre art 🙏💐
Thank you for watching and your kind words ☺️
Have a wonderful day
Absolutely WOW! I truly admire your skill
Thank you so much 😊
Excellent work. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you for watching! Cheers ☺️
Excellent restoration on such a damaged watch, this Seiko sure looks great now, Well done 👍
Glad you like it! Thank you for kind words 😊
Superb restoration of this watch. Better than most since no unnecessary music or giggling watchmaker to detract from the work in progress. I've subscribed.
Thank you so much for your kind words ☺️
Incredible intricacy and preciseness. This guy is uber skilled!!
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment, really made my day! ☺️☺️☺️
GREAT JOB. THANK YOU
Thank you so much, Fernando! ☺️
What patience and what absolute skill! Superb!
Thank you very much!
Cheers ☺️
What a transformation! Brilliant
Thank you so much ☺️
Beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Well done.
Thank you very much ☺️
Sir, your talent is absolutely astounding! Bravo!
Thank you so much for the kind words, I appreciate it! 🥰
Totally amazing job!! Congrats and thank you.
Thank you so much for watching ☺️
Wow, that is amazing...a true artist
Thankyou, Paul 😊
I've had this watch for 50 years. I have worn it to work everyday. Scratches, welding spatter damage, swimming in the ocean. Had it serviced last year. No exterior renovation. Still works perfectly. My watchmaker wants to buy it from me.
This watches are very robust and last forever. Thank you for watching 😊
Sir you are heart surgeon !! Thank you for nice video.
Thank you so much! Your wonderful comment made my day ☺️
I enjoyed recognizing at least 20% of those parts and i'm not a watchmaker (nerd alert) - fascinating work, thank you!
Thank you so much for watching, Dmitry. I appreciate your kind words 😊
Great resortation. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!
Wow. I really like your work, I don't think you're fixing it. But you gave him a new life. Awesome job, bro.🎉
Thank you for kind word 😊
I am impressed! I very complicated restoration. Really fine job by an expert! I would buy a restoration from you for sure!
The restoration was just for challenge ☺️Thank you for watching. Cheers
With this level of work, it is criminal that you only have 544 subscribers! Incredible work my man, truly enjoyed the video
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment, absolutely made my day! Truly thankful for all of my subscribers and very excited to see where this CZcams journey will take me :)
Probably because, other than no narration, this is an exact replica presentation as Wristwatch Revival.
Fantastic restoration and a great video! 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it ☺️
If I only had your patience, man. Great job.
Thank you, Jack! Appreciate it!
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@@MagicWatchmaking This is a movie from Poland about a Polish watch maker. I bet you dont need to know the language to get the passion.
Hi.. I am from. India.. I have this watch and dont know the model of it.. It was passed on to me from my father.. Just watched your video and just loved the way you restored this watch.. Excellent work.. Thanks for sharing this video..
I appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much for watching 😊
This watch has my favorite bezel for any watch by far. Especially from the side view.
Agree… bezel is truly very good.
Thank you for watching ☺️
I own this very watch and would love to have it restored. It cast me $300 in 1980 and is still the best watch I have ever owned. I even dived with it and can testify that it works at 150 ft under water .
Wow, that's an amazing result! Truly a fantastic watch ☺️
Amazing work! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much, Alex! ☺️
Brilliant transformation
Thank you ☺️ cheers
The poor wee thing looks as if it had been buried for some time before being rescued..... so good to see its little heart beating again.... great job...🙂
Thank you so much, Kathryn! I'm so happy I was able to give this watch a second life ☺️
*Stupendous job. Looks almost like new. WELL DONE.*
Thank you so much for the compliment! ☺️
Its amazing and transformation of watch is unbelievable. Great work 👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much ☺️
I love seeing a watch with all its battle scares.
Thank you for watching ☺️
You are a magician. Good job
Thank you for the wonderful compliment!
I'm amazed. When you started hitting the rust I was like "This thing's a gonner.." but you pulled it off!.. Well Done! Looks like I have another watch restoration channel in my sub list now. lol
Thank you so much for the support, Bill! I appreciate it :)
excellent work , hats off your work , god bless you
Thank you so much for kind words. You truly made my day 😊
I very well presented and produced video, looking forward to the next.
Thank you for the support!
I was impressed on how small the movement is! Very nice restoration!
Thank you Daniel! It was quite challenging to work on such a small movement :)
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So satisfying to watch!
Thank you
Thanks for sharing this video .
Thanks for watching! ☺️
Beautiful work ! 😊
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you. Great lesson in having a vision of possibilities and challenging one's self.
Thank you and very true!
one of the most iconic watch ever
It is 😊 thank you so much for watching 😊
My top three watch restoration channel...
Thank you so much for watching ☺️
Have a wonderful day!
That was a miracle
Agreed!
watch making tools are so unique
I agree and for everything other tool needed ☺️
Beautiful work.
Thank you so much!
Beautiful, beautiful! Great job!
Thank you so much, Ruben!
Great job 👍
Thank you ☺️
You Sir are an Artist! wow! well done!
Thank you so much for the compliment! I really appreciate it ☺️
Fantastic job.👏👏👏
Thank you! 😊
Excellent work again
Thank you! Cheers!
Better than new 👍👍
Thank you ☺️
This is an awesome job,great video
Thank you ☺️
That is the first time I’ve seen someone change $45 to $1,000,000! Well done!
Thank you for the compliment ☺️☺️