The "Illegal" Way to restore a Watch at home
Nekkid Watchmaker
135,879 views
Please use this link below for the tools in todays episode
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EQ2... or enter the search code [AYQY2K]
Please use the link below for the silvering powders.
https://amzn.to/3VZ1Jcx
In todays episode we restore this vintage triple date moonphase by Pierce. We also try a new technique in case restoration which doesn't require any fancy , expensive machines. Instead we restore this nickel plated case by rubbing silver salts by hand. See the end result.
Check out more of my deep-dive restorations here: nekkid watchmaker
For some cool tees
➥ https://thenekkidwatchmaker.dashery.com
My NEW store for some wrist candy and a special selection of watches
➥ www.joesblogs.com
Check my ‘silent Joe’ channel
➥ @nekkidinsilence
If you would like to support me through patreon or need private one-to-one help with your projects then use the link below
➥ https://www.patreon.com/Nekkidwatchma....
➥ https://buymeacoffee.com/nekkidwatchm...
chapters
00:00 – A "Forbidden" Restoration Trick
01:13 – History of the Pierce Moonphase
02:16 – Stripping the Battered Case
03:36 – THE HACK: Silvering without Machines
06:40 – Manual vs. Electroplating: The Result
07:44 – The Rhodium Experiment (Fail?)
12:51 – Troubleshooting the Stuck Moonphase
15:30 – Dismantling the Complex Caliber 103
21:41 – Deep Cleaning Decades of Grime
29:05 – Reassembling the Triple Calendar
36:30 – Oiling a Technical Nightmare
46:00 – Saving the Battered Dial (Water Only)
56:40 – Straightening and Painting Ruined Hands
59:34 – The "Beefy Tank" Reveal & Final Thoughts
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Cheers to you for bringing back this beautiful Moon phase.
The "Illegal" Way to restore a Watch at home
Nekkid Watchmaker
135,879 views
Please use this link below for the tools in todays episode
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EQ2... or enter the search code [AYQY2K]
Please use the link below for the silvering powders.
https://amzn.to/3VZ1Jcx
In todays episode we restore this vintage triple date moonphase by Pierce. We also try a new technique in case restoration which doesn't require any fancy , expensive machines. Instead we restore this nickel plated case by rubbing silver salts by hand. See the end result.
Check out more of my deep-dive restorations here: nekkid watchmaker
For some cool tees
➥ https://thenekkidwatchmaker.dashery.com
My NEW store for some wrist candy and a special selection of watches
➥ www.joesblogs.com
Check my ‘silent Joe’ channel
➥ @nekkidinsilence
If you would like to support me through patreon or need private one-to-one help with your projects then use the link below
➥ https://www.patreon.com/Nekkidwatchma....
➥ https://buymeacoffee.com/nekkidwatchm...
chapters
00:00 – A "Forbidden" Restoration Trick
01:13 – History of the Pierce Moonphase
02:16 – Stripping the Battered Case
03:36 – THE HACK: Silvering without Machines
06:40 – Manual vs. Electroplating: The Result
07:44 – The Rhodium Experiment (Fail?)
12:51 – Troubleshooting the Stuck Moonphase
15:30 – Dismantling the Complex Caliber 103
21:41 – Deep Cleaning Decades of Grime
29:05 – Reassembling the Triple Calendar
36:30 – Oiling a Technical Nightmare
46:00 – Saving the Battered Dial (Water Only)
56:40 – Straightening and Painting Ruined Hands
59:34 – The "Beefy Tank" Reveal & Final Thoughts