Rusted and Radioactive: The Curse of a Vintage Doxa

Join me on my quest to bring a cursed vintage 1940's Doxa watch back into service. This timepiece, suffering from rust and radioactivity, demanded multiple intricate repairs and extensive work. With the correct original parts mostly unavailable, we had to find and figure out alternative solutions to get this watch running again. Extra precautions were necessary due to the radioactive materials, adding a unique challenge to the process. Witness the transformation of this once-glorious Doxa as we overcome each hurdle, ensuring it can be enjoyed once more.

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[jezzamatic]

Amazing video, I love the detail you go into with the issues you came across. Thank you for all your effort!

[xb]

The curse of the balance. You and Retro watches can swap war stories. I felt his pain when that balance broke. Great video as always and thanks for keeping it real.

[AdamSmith-duqr]

Wow, that was a lovely meticulous restoration Adam. Much prefer these videos with all the mistakes and mishaps included than the "perfect" ones out there and this is much more representative of what true watchmaking is all about, great work!👍

[QMac-ih]

I agree, wow!Awsom job on a cool watch, worts & all.The mistakes are all part of the journey & Great to see the way you get around the problem, well done Adam 👍🏻 Good choice Lucas, love the band😍 love this style watch too🤩

[johnkucin]

Hello Adam, if watch making were Mountain climbing, you just reached the summit of Mt. Everest, great job and very informative, great film work.

[GentlemensWatchServices]

Lovely work on the video, and exquisite lubrication!

[WatchRestorationCottage]

Adam, great video. I love how methodical your approach is. The footage as always, is incredible. I appreciate that you didn't get too preachy about radiation. I think you're right, it's a personal choice. I also appreciate your honesty about the mishaps that can happen, even to the best - and you are a top notch hobbyist! Thank you for an informative video as always.

[anthonycaryl]

Congratulations on getting this troublesome child put back together

[sameverett]

Great opening credits 😂 Superb as always Adam mate

[StrongbiteRods]

Awesome! Your tenacity knows no bounds. Thanks!

[nedflanders]

You’ll probably find that balance assembly 2 years from now. 😅
Thanks for the video! 👍🏻

[ricardochaveste]

Beutiful restoration, I'm new to the channel, the Doxa is stunning first because I have a small wrist, second there just cool to wear everything about vintage puts smile on my face....so once again thank you, until next time, looking forward for more content...peace..and viva watch making....

[rossjackson]

Thank you Adam. A pleasure to watch and learn.

[CeesMaas]

Cool watch indeed! And the restoration is enjoyable and very good filmed. Take care.

[mltrymn]

I watched Mike's video too! I thought he handled his mishap quite well 😆. I can only imagine the words that were ready to leave his mouth 🤣. I just recently purchased a Doxa of my own with what looks like an ETA 1147 in it. Great job with this piece, Adam! This was well worth the wait.

[WristwatchMedic]

Great video Adam. I have lost parts too. They will be gone for years, then you find them on your work bench. Lol I agree with your theory of another dimension. Thanks for the video

[JimGlasgow-eo]

You must have the patience of Job to restore/repair watches . Great job 👏

[Repairman]

Really enjoyable video. I dont do watches but work on equally tiny stuff and oddly I have the same alternate dimension at my place.😂 I even went so far as getting light colored laminate flooring to try and make it easier to find parts. Didnt help much but the cat can do a mean burn out on it when she wants too.😅

[jdebultra]

Really nice patina. Very nice recovery from the challenges. Personally, I would have relumed the hands under water and tinted the lume with some tea. I think relume could be an opportunity.

[ryno]

The movement construction (Train wheels) are very similar to Seiko movements! Nicely done, Adam.