Restoration of Brad Pitt's Citizen "Bullhead" watch from "Once upon a time in Hollywood"
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- čas přidán 16. 09. 2021
- This time I´m restoring a Citizen Bullhead Chronograph.
The watch become famous as Cliff Booth (played by Brad Pitt) worn it in the movie "Once upon a time in Hollywood"
This watch is powered by the Citizen 8110A chronograph movement.
The watch is in a really bad condition. The gold-plated case and the painted bezel is heavily damaged, the glass is scratched, the movement stops repeatedly and the bracelet is not original and broken.
I need to get rid of the old gold-plating and the black paint, i´m using my new sandblaster for this job.
After sanding and polishing the case, it´s ready for a new gold-plating. The bezel gets a new painting after polishing.
I need to replace the glass and the crown. Crown and chronograph-pushers were gold-plated originally but Cliff is wearing it with silver colored crown and pushers.
So I´m just polishing the pushers and waive the gold-plating.
The hands can be polished but I need to re-paint the chronograph hands with a nice looking "orange".
The dial is hopeless. I can´t restore that one so I need to use my little time machine again.
After everything is cleaned, polished, re-plated and re-painted, I can re-assemble the movement with some fresh oil. After that, this watch is in a fantastic beat (+0 seconds per day) again.
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My Family was from a watch making background since my Grandfather.. Seeing these tools which I used to play with when I was child makes me feel nostalgic !!!!
At the end I thought “I still see tiny scratches’ - then realised they were on my iPad…..
Amazing talent on show. Great video.
lmao
but there are some scratches and darker spots on the case
@@LordRentalhousethat's on your retina, get it checked
Never really been a fan of these watches. But seeing it back in its former glory is something beautiful. The gold plating and orange crono hands and black accents is actually quite sharp. You did an absolutely fantastic job, yet again
Completely awesome restoration, but that replating is NEXT LEVEL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't believe how interesting I find these restorations. So satisfying.
I’ve never seen one before in my life, and now I’m about to fall down a rabbit hole….
Exceptional work. ¿What is the cost of this restoration?
Then maybe you would like to watch me restore my wheelbarrow? lol.
THIS. This is what CZcams should be. Informative, educational, an example of man’s pursuit of perfection in his endeavors. Pride. Success. Satisfaction. Thank you. I long to hear of your story. How you got involved in watchmaking/ restoration. How you learned and honed your craft. The time it takes to become proficient in the industry. Give me more. Give us more. Excellent CZcamsr. Thank you!
And THIS comment. 👌
@@akiv33401 yes THIS comment must get an answer from the guy himself ... ;)
Excellent Comment...👌!!! Not only short junk tik tok style videos..I always see You Tube as an opportunity of growing and improving Our lifestyle and most important our Craftsmanship...🌟👍Positive people should prevail over poisoned side of our Society...1️⃣
THIS, THIS, My God is what CZcams could be!
A tightly coiled spring bestowing knowledge to the last people on Earth!
They should call it “CZcams for adults” lmao
That was a lot of work for a $137 watch back in its day. I like your mix of state of the art equipment with antique tools and machines. Doc Brown's flux capacitor is always entertaining.
$137 was alot of money back in the 70s
With today's inflation that works out a $1,200 watch
137 is like 2/5 k today
The incredible skill on display, the amazing specialized equipment and tools, and the superb quality of the filming, all added together, made this a wonderful experience. Plus, at last I have found out what the watch Brad was wearing in that brilliant movie.
This guy had a TIME MACHINE on hand - but still, he only used it on the watch face and did the rest by hard work. He really loves this craftsmanship!
well it's a time machine Dennis it work on time stuff
i think its a female
What?
How did he restore the dial??
Qqq km we
At first “I’ll watch this for a couple of minutes” then ends up watching till the end and even writing this comment. I even repeated the time machine part 😂. Lots of respect to you sir. A fan from Malaysia 🇲🇾.
This is what CZcams was made for.
Showing skills like this.
Well done. You deserve all the success!
I’ve always loved Citizen watches. Fine craftsmanship, solidly built and long lasting.
I’ve had an Ecodrive for 12-15 years, and it keeps time almost as well as my Protrek atomic.
I wish I had a never ending playlist of your restorations. I can watch these for hours. Great job as always.
Same thing from me.
Time travel a few years into the future, then come look at all the videos.
Same, there is on here tho. Sadly not many do this well or care as much.
Level of watch restoration skills, filming quality, sounds : Perfect. This is master level. So soothing.
I feel the same way. This was captivating to watch!
yep rewind the video footage of it and you cant miss anything, lol :)
Clickidy clack
Indeed!
Muy capo
Wow! This is amazing!! 🤩
As a Japanese who loves mechanical watches and who has gotten serviced by our local Citizen Japan craftsmen, seeing you polish up an entire case and not replacing it by “Time Machine” 😆, it’s mind blowing!
I know Citizen only replaces an entire case (especially anything plated one). I don’t know if you have worked on a full titanium Citizen solar powered watches but I’ve recently sent one of my Citizen titanium watches to Citizen with a rose gold plated titanium case (titanium base). They only replace a case, and the case itself costs 15,000 yen+ to replace it. 😅 Overhaul service isn’t too bad though ¥18,000. Lol. Imagine the case with a glass cover costs almost the same as fully getting serviced on a watch. 😅 I’m still contemplating if I should get the case replaced. Haha
Love your show btw, amazing!
I’ve collected Citizen watches since I met my wife, a love that I shared with my late grandfather. What a trophy it is to have a Bullhead, and what an incredible job of breathing life into this one!
1st I am truly amazed how someone could have invented or even thought of something so complicated. 2ndly your patience and dexterity is incredible and 3rdly I had a good giggle when I saw the flux capacitor 😄👍
That special washing machine is pretty amazing as well.
Taking apart a watch is one thing but remembering how to put it back together is quite astonishing, bravo sir
don't have to remember if you got the whole disassembly on video
@@Eralen00 maybe he's just good probably been doing it for a while, didn't have videos way back
Huge watch fan and I never stop being in awe of the intricate craftsmanship that goes into timepieces.
Super satisfying to "watch"
I've always been interested in Automatic Watches since age 6.... I find it amazing that they were able to make and tune such small parts back then. Mind Blowing
I felt so proud of myself replacing the hands on my watch.I can’t even imagine this type of work.The knowledge and craftsmanship this Man(and other watch restorers)has is unbelievable.
What's even crazier is the people who design and build them
1% invent things
9% understand them
90% doesn't have a glue
How does he know where to put everything back in it's right place?!
I've been working with watches for about 4 years now and i havent seen something like that in these years, what you've done here is just amazing. Congratulations man, what an amazing job.
Go watch WristwatchRevival. That guy will actually teach along the way as well!
How did he restore the dial?
@@Petersonmgee new one
@@robycolo83 I didn’t know you could get parts so easily
How much are you thinking this would cost ?
Always nice to see a master at work.
This video was suggested by CZcams after your latest one. I said why not? And it feels as good as new. What a gem of a man you are.
I’m amazed at how you remember all the screw placements once removed, you horological engineers are amazing and not a shaky hand in sight. I’m very impressed….off to watch more of your videos 👍🏼
@@andrew213rn you can only edit so much, he’s got the skills 😉
@@andrew213rn now that’s how I work, photos and videos and hopes that any questions will be on CZcams 😊😉
thats why he is a pro
Went out with my wife for dinner and some drinks this evening. Now after having watched this beautiful restoration I can go to sleep peacefully.
To see the restoration on a big screen is making me happy.
The guy was smart enough to record a video of the disassembly process, so he could put everything back without any mistake.
Brilliant!
The fact that anyone can actually do this at all is mindblowing
I could do it. I'd have 2/3 of the parts left over, but it would be accurate to +/- 12 hrs a day.
Im terribly ill at the moment but watching this wonderful piece of craftmanship has raised my spirits bravo.
Hope you get better soon!
Hope you get well soon pal.
@Boss Ahmed I'm on the mend thank you so much.
Hope you get better soon mate
@@josephmiddleton8754 I thank you for your kind words.
I can't believe the whole job only took 22 minutes. This guy is amazing.
haha! you got me!!🤣🤣
Hahha right?
Ugh dad jokes..
old
Superb. The old school equipment and tools used are equally as impressive as the watch repair and restoration.
Yea he definitely has quite the collection of very cool tools. There's a tool for every piece it seems. As a man and carpenter, I like tools lol
This man should have his own television show. Outstanding skills.
I just sat though the entire 22 min video and was never bored or skipped any part. This is pure watch ASMR.
I just think it's so cool to be able to gold plate stuff at home. I'm looking at my cutlery drawer now thinking some of you boys might be getting an upgrade soon.
SAND BLASTING: Clearly one of the most satisfying things someone with OCD can ever do. I got to work in a machine shop when I was younger and the sand blaster was always my favorite tool.
Besides your unbelievably steady hand, the thing that most amazes me is how you can remember when everything goes.
Favorite machine: That spinning cleaner.
Thank you. I love your videos.
In a time where most things are thrown away after it becomes worn. It is amazing to see something restored in such spectacular fashion!
Most things aren't worth restoring.
Because of people from older times starting to make trash.
What's the point in fixing a 50 dollar piece of shit when it costs 80 to fix personally I blame boomers and Gen X
Such precision is great to look at. I don't repair watches but I am FASCINATED !
wow this is insane to watch just the break down blew my mind!!!! didnt realize exatly what all it takes to build a watch !!!! so much respect to watch makers!!!!!
Amazing. I'll never complain about working on cassette deck transports again. And by the way, THANK YOU for not putting music all over this video. Much better without it.
I swear !!!
Probably one of the most impressive things I have ever watched
CZcams and internet at all should be place of Enlightment and not degradation. Chanel like that is masterpiece of human history👍
It’s like what I would imagine Leonardo Da Vinci doing in his lab. I am in awe of your videos and how does he know where everything goes and what it does! Plus I love all your machines. You also have given me even more respect for the craftsmanship of many of the watches you display! However I’m a incredibly partial to your Rolex videos! Thank you for u are and sharing your craft with the world. You are in a class all your own!
I don't know a lot about watches, but the final assembly and presentation in your videos is always very satisfying to watch
Even if my father is no longer in this life, I will continue to admire him forever. to be a watchmaker and have that serenity, pressure, temper, intelligence, not just anyone has that commitment since it is a world. Congratulations TEACHER and it reminded me a lot of my father. As a child, I saw those same tools. I recently found hundreds of tiny spare parts, separated into jars. If he reads me and is interested and guides me on what to do with it, I don't want him to end up in the trash. My father's name was Raul Campillo from Chile. I Aldo, if you are interested, do not hesitate to write a contact.
I am sorry for your loss thank you for writing this
You sir, are a genius. I absolutely love these watch restorations. I am now a follower of this channel. Keep up the good work
Just shows how poorly educated people are on true restoration 😂
You just become my favorite watch restorer on youtube. Clean work and final result amazing. Best regards!
This is truly an art form. If I tried fixing it,, I would have been missing parts or finished with extra parts on hand. I can guarantee that after I was done it would have gone straight to the trash can. I'm a subscriber now
Lmfao sounds exactly how I would handle my repairs 😂
I as well, all the details seeing go back to gether. Very good job 👏
I own this watch, bought it in Iran in 1978. Still in perfect running condition. Now I can do a little research and hopefully find out what what she is worth. Thanks for the video.
I have a 76 bullhead octagonal case. Decent condition. Bought it for 500 USD about 3 yrs ago
I watch this video at least once every 2 weeks, I admire your work so much. I know this is not your day job, it's a hobby, but how dou you even get started at something like this? It requires so much knowledge and tools that I can't get my head around it. Thanks for showing us all your amazing work.
So many tiny little itsy-bitsy pieces to keep track of! How?! 😧
What a beautiful job… I rebuilt a few carburetors in my day, and I thought they were complicated, but they were nothing compared to the intricacy of that watch. That was brilliant!
This restoration is PROFOUND! Absolutely amazing result. The gold plating was a revelation, and as for the time machine...!
I’m absolutely astounded by the restoration of this watch. Outstanding!
The Bullhead Chrono is a beautiful timepiece.
Great job on the Restoration!
Simply mesmerising and peaceful to watch with amazing skill and execution....
Watches have a soul and a spirit which this guy skillfully resuscitates.
I'm an engineer and I wish I had the knowledge and equipment to do this type of work my self.
That watch has been seriously loved for a couple of decades!
Never seen an electrolyte bath gilding. What a job you've done.
Flux capacitor, it is to go back in time, right? Wow!
Right 😉
Just watching random vids on you tube found this one and thought,
"yeah ill have a look".
Bloody hell, you are a legend at what you do.
As one of the other commenters has just said,
"your level of patience and your memory"
I couldn't agree any more.
I hope Brad takes a look at this clip and thinks the same.
Hi from Down Under Australia.
Wow, I'm in absolute Awe of the work put into this😍the intricacy the delicacie it really pumped my chest up lol. AMAAAAAZING. The level of detailing that goes into making a watch. I see why ppl collect them. Well done man❤️💯
i don't call that a restoration... i call it love... u showed a lot of love for that watch... taking care of every little detail... man u r a real artist... i watched every second in that video... an i really like it... u desirve a million like... good job man.
Thank you 😊
This ASMR for the eyes! I could watch you do this all day and never tire of it. The skill and attention is incredible. You are truly a gifted craftsman. No, not craftsman...Artist! Thank you so much!
Reminds me of watching a watch repair man as a kid at my dad's family coffee shop. I was enthralled for hours. Thanks for bringing back that memory.
This one and Nekkid Watchmaker is one of the best restorer I've ever seen in youtube.
The gold plating portion was the most interesting to me! I've never seen that process.
What level of patience and memory do you need to have to do a job like this 🤩 sehr gut man 👍🏻
Thanks bro 😊
Takes years and years to get to this level!
Once your a professional you understand the mechanics just need to brush up on a certain brand if need be
Years and years experience do this job to become expert
the glass had no restoration? can be polished.
I know what citizen I need to add to my collection now. They’re such a happy medium in the watch world. Solid quality, great designs, and not a years worth of mortgage payments.
damn right.
I have a citizen bull head octagonal case with panda dial. Love it.
I love that you finished the hands in orange, it really makes them stand out.
This immaculate restoration has also restored my peace of mind.
I love the technical precision of watch mechanisms. Your restoration of this timepiece was an equal bit of technical precision. I'm amazed by what you were able to do to resurrect this classic.
I now understand why some some watches command a high price. This was such a delicate and methodical video to watch. Really awesome
I Love it...citizen best watch made in Japan...Congratulations...
That is quite simply unbelievable. Hypnotic to watch; your talent knows no bounds. Just amazed.
I know nothing about watches other than they tell you the time 😂
But I watched every second of this video just because of the precision in your workmanship.
Truly entrancing!
👍🏻🏴
Yo quiero que me restaure un orient
Perfect timing - I have one of these with a silver dial and steel case, the chrono dial hands do not engage properly and the day adjuster seldom works. Now I can see how all the bits fit together :-)
Don't do it if you don't have a lot of experience with restoring watches. The chronograph mech is a bit tricky and the flyback needs a lot of grease in the right places to work smoothly.
DIY COL: Do It Yourself, Crying Out Loud
Watching your restoration videos calms me down. It's like when I see the Mona Lisa or a Masterpiece.
I'm addicted to this channel
I'm hooked on watching these restorations. I start watching them and can't stop. The gold plating result was amazing !!
Same!!!
The finished restoration looks like a lovingly restored old watch - with at least another 20 years use ahead of it. :-). Very nice to view the restoration, thanks !
Really awesome watch restore.
This Citizen in particular is one of my favorites as far as Citizen goes.
Watches are like mini engines… so technical and so fascinating watching them be dismantled showing all the working parts.
This is the equivalent of a painter showing us how they painted their masterpiece. Amazing work. This is ART
I have an 8110 Bullhead in natural silver finish that my wife bought for me when we got married (almost 39 years ago). She got it from the clearance section at the Kadena Air Base exchange. Love the watch. You have inspired me to take it in for service as it is running a bit slow. And it is more than I would want to try myself.
I was stationed at Kadena as well
I have the same as you got, in 2019 i sent it for service love the watch ; and thank you for your Service sir.
@@elbello1975 I dropped it off for service today at Westmoreland Time Shop. This will be it’s second service.
Bravo. One of the best watch restoration video's I've seen. Fantastic job, and a beautiful watch.
Holy moving parts Batman! Outstanding work!
I don't have much knowledge of the world of watches and until recently, I haven't been a fan of them either. My dad just gave me a watch that my grandfather never got to wear because he died. I like the way it looks and I wear it everywhere. Seeing this video makes me appreciate watches in general. There are so many moving parts and the time that goes into just assembling it is awesome. It's even better to see one resorted. Great video man.
I watched this whole video like a little kid in a movie theater.
Amazing job.
That looks fabulous! I love those orange hands.
That is amazing work! I have been a locksmith for 20+ years and I have worked on clocks. I work with very small parts,tools..etc. This is VERY SMALL parts!!
This was Poetry In Motion. The restoration was like Lazarus rising from the Dead. I was spellbound by the technician's skill and patience.
How is it possible not to forget anything and assemle back like kids toy... Amazing work...
Awesome visual story telling, with rythm and humour - really good video.
Beautiful restauration! excellent editing! well done.
Mind blowing. True engineering and craftsmanship.
What a beautiful classic watch.
Awsome repair job.
Dexterity, attention to detail, patience and steady hand skills
Incredibly technical parts .
Great video
just watching the watchmaker making the watch. I love it. Wonderful work.
Speechless! Unreal work man!
Awesome skills, never knew so many tiny intricate parts made up something to measure a thing that we can't even see.
Time.
So cathartic to 'watch' and not only see you repair and replace parts but the tools and machinery that you use are also fascinating to behold.
Just a random CZcams video but 'what a video' many respects to you.
Exceptional level of detail and restoration.I have never seen such a complicated restoration.Amazing to watch.Keep doing more like this.cheers.
Ah, so that's how gold plating works. There you go. Never really thought about it before. Thanks for a great video. The time machine was a nice touch.
I love citizen watches. minimalistic BUT very reliable