How to Restore a Tudor Watch - The Ultimate Guide

How to tutorial....Watch as we restore this 1940s Tudor. The dial needs some attention so we will clean that up. The crystal is scratched and the case is worn so ill be showing you how to polish out the scratches from the glass. The movement, Caliber 59 also needs an overhaul.The nickel plated case is also worn and so we will electroplate it to spruce it up.

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[degucitas]

My father was a watchmaker. I would watch him work, taking apart watches, his loup on his glasses. He'd fit all the parts into the baskets and clean them in the ultrasound. Then came putting them back together. I love the smell of watch oil. He's been gone 16 years now, long since retired in the 80's. I miss him. I took as much of his equipment as I could. I use them to make jewelry.

[patrickiredale]

I never thought in a million years, I’d find watching someone disassemble, clean, repair and re-assemble a watch, so entertaining and relaxing! The Nekkid Watchmaker is the perfect antidote to today’s hectic lifestyle. Long may he reign as the King of Watchmaking on YouTube. 😎

[bryanmower]

In between global economic meltdown and the slowest plague in history, you are a shining beacon of calm and relaxation

[kinklesstetrode]

Does anyone else hold their breath when watching the hairspring reassembly????

[grahamcohen]

You truely are a miricle worker. I love the fact that you don't settle for nothing but the best option.

[armin.hierstetter]

Watching your videos is like a 25-minute-holiday.

[EdgarSanchez-ltdg]

You are the Bob Ross of restorations. Thank you for your videos.

[Maarten_official_account]

One man's garbage is another man's treasure and you sir are a magician! Greetings from Belgium.

[johannmendelsohn]

Splendid! Work, craftsmanship, humor and commentary! Thank you!

[gragrn]

It's 4 am here in Australia and I was about to go to bed when your video appeared. I had to watch it of course. It's always a pleasure to see the love you put into your work, you're a true master. Many thanks!

[Watchugoton]

21.55 when that watch just gets it’s heart restarted brings a smile to the face, makes me feel like a kid watching a magic trick. 🤷🏻‍♂️👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[doncorleon]

My next 25min are gonna be awesome.

Thanks Nekkid, evening made.

[mdelgado]

Thank for sharing those moments of interaction with your little one. His little voice and laughter is a Blessing to me. Its been years since I've had that in my life. Thank you.

[adammolot]

There is nothing more inspiring than an old technique that works well after many decades.

[ccollins]

The number one restoration channel, the watches, the humour and personality.

[DsSoundSystem]

Can't miss an episode anymore!
All the subtle jokes, all the knowledge, and your kids!
I'm starting to learn about watchmaking, as i love watches and want to work on them!

[rebelbelle]

It is so satisfying to see those little gears start moving and to see the watch become beautiful again.

[unclekevin]

A few years ago you could buy these movements along with the dial and hands on Ebay for around £50 as people ripped them out of the gold cases and sold the gold for scrap value. It broke my heart and I bought several of them and put them back into cheaper, non Dennison, cases for my own use. You call them simple movements but in fact they are really beautifully made and keep fantastic time for something made in the 1950s. Fantastic video.

[johnrogers]

I love your workmanship I have been doing an Average job for 25 years.. I took it up because I lost my job through health failure and many ops.. I can see that oils aren't oils .. so will have to restock. Thankyou dear friend, my accountant says I will have to buy the oil myself, and no I can't use her glowing fingers nail polish... it's so sad you know...

[maureendecelles]

Sir, you are a dying breed and worth your weight in gold. The time you take and precision is mind boggling. I know it’s a labour of love for you. Thank you.