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   Saving a Rusted Legend: Vintage Citizen 8200 Restoration (Black Plating)

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In this restoration project, I take on the challenge of bringing a severely corroded vintage Citizen 8200 back to life. This watch was in rough shape, completely seized by years of neglect, but I saw the potential to turn it into something special.

Instead of a standard paint job, I decided to go for a custom black plating on the casing to give it that deep, sophisticated look. To finish it off and ensure it stays protected while having that high-shine pop, I applied a durable clear gloss lacquer.

Watch the full process, from the initial disassembly and deep cleaning to the final assembly of this restored timepiece.

In this video:

   Restoring a vintage Citizen 8200 (Automatic movement)
   Disassembly and cleaning of heavy corrosion
   Custom black plating process for the casing
   Finishing with clear gloss lacquer for a high-gloss finish
   Watch restoration tips for beginners

00:00 rusted watch
01:40 The Teardown
02:33 Case Cleaning & Sanding
05:11 plating
06:37 New Watch Crystal
08:17 Movement Assembly
10:12 Final Casing & Assembly
10:56 Final Reveal

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