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 KZfaq. 😎

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.

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. 🤷🏻‍♂️👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Joe you have great filming and editing. Thank you for all your humor and kind words. Love from America

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

The only restoration channel I have unmuted......

Beautiful. Thank you. Now, do you think you could do a video where you show us how you're able to be so warm-hearted, gentle, kind, generous, so utterly calm and patient, respectful, courteous and polite, exacting, dedicated, disciplined, fun and funny, and, apparently, a wonderfully loving father...in a world that sometimes wears us down and grinds these virtues out of us...? When I hear you speak so quietly and confidently, without a milligram of malice for anybody or anything (other than a rudely treated watch, and even then with merely a tone of mild disappointment), I hear the echoes of the love you came from, the love that surrounds you here and now, and the love that seeps out of you as naturally as water from a spring. There is a purity and a wisdom to that. The world needs more of it. Thank you.

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

Someone spent a lot of his hard earned money back in the 40’s… maybe even for a gift. That person would surely have been proud seeing this one still working and looking like this.

You are a Craftsman at what you can do with a watch you’re work is second to none amazing ❤

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.

I just can't stop watching this channel. The placing of those screws, in those infinitesimally small holes, amazes me, always. Stay safe, Stu xx

Certainly revived the old girl - if not to her debutante-level beauty - well done! Great job on the case and glass!👏🏻👍🏻

Hi my clever friend, love watching you do your awesome work,plus the giggles you give me so thanks for the smiles.

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

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!

You are absolutely amazing. It’s such an honour to be able to see you at work.

Always a pleasure to watch the Nekkid Watchmaker at his work

My next 25min are gonna be awesome. Thanks Nekkid, evening made.

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.

So therapeutic, I watch these all day,,bravo my friend

You're an excellent watch Craftsman You gave that old wrist watch a new life 👍♥️

You and your family and work is appreciated more than you know. Please don't stay away so long.

You haven't breathed youth into the watch, but you have breathed life into it!! Great job.

This is the first video I watched of yours, you’re a genius, a JEDI. Keep coming back to this even after the Cartier and Longines. THIS IS THE BEST.

Missed you. Could watch this guy at work for hours.

It was such a treat watching you strip the watch, clean it, and put them back together, I loved watching you bring back life to the crystal. keep up the good work

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

You are an artist. I’m watching your videos for my physical health

It is always very satisfying to see how you pick a dirty miserable thing and then show how beautiful it can be after some care. And your kind commentary just makes it even better. Thank you.

Your videos are absolutely fantastic! It's a joy to see a craftsman at work, and I find your videos a joy to watch and very relaxing. It's nice to see someone take the time to do a great job and take such pride in their work. The commentary is both entertaining and educational and adds so much. Well done! The more you post, the more I watch! Keep them coming please... Fantastic!!

Incredible to see this art in process. How he remembered where everything went back together is beyond my capability. Cool video Thks

I can honestly say I am completely and undershambly hooked. Don't underestimate that bit of 'OCD' in all of us that needs to be satisfied firstly by your craft restoration skills and secondly by your witty commentary. Suddenly lockdown has become that little more bearable.

After your restoration of this Tudor wrist watch I would gladly wear it on my wrist. Beautiful work

Wow, wonderful transformation. Such a pleasure to see these watches brought to life again. I trust someone will wear it with pride and appreciation for many more years.

Hooray, you’re back with a new episode!

I like your videos very much. Your results never destroy the vintage style. Some youtubers make a "new watch" - you save the charisma. I wish, I could wear such a watch. But I content myself with watching you videos. Such watches would be a waste for me. Thank you for your videos!

yours is by far the best watch makers channel on u tube,period.

Cant wait. These videos cant come soon enough.

Welcome back brother. Nice to hear the little helper, I love the electroplating element.

Brilliant as always. I was having a terrible headache and a stoved up neck. I laid back, watched and listened. In the short time of this project, I felt better. I often wish your videos were longer. I do completely understand the delegation of time. Thanks much.

Billion dollars precision! So satisfying to watch! So mesmerizing 😳

Absolutely amazing work you do restoring old watches that most of us would consider to be junk. After this restoration the watch looked like it was just made this year amazing.

An artist will always pick apart the small details but when you look at the whole thing from new eyes it is always a work of art! Great job👍🏼

Amazing what a careful cleaning of the dial surface can bring the watch back to it's glory.

Well done! This watch will find someone who loves them again!😊😎👍❤️

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

I like the washed dial, a few marks show it has been through some stuff, but so have we all.

Don't be mad or disappointed, you did the right thing. I know it's time consuming but you just up the value of the watch for the time you invested

I do love the sound of your little helper "trouble"

We should all give thanks to N W for sharing his mastery with these mechanical gems and for the ever optimistic spirit he leaves us with. Always appreciated ... DT

Watchmakers must be brilliant. The details remind me of steam engines - cogs on cogs, every feature layered and squeezed into cramped spaces, yet somehow operates smoothly when it's all said and done.

Another excellent example of how much talent you have and a really nice little vintage watch

Polishing glass/crystal is NOT for the faint of heart. Great work!

What a great and sympathetic restoration. I learn so much watching this channel. Everything you make is clear and understandable and so wholesome and enjoyable too! Superb.

진정한고수네!!찬사를보냅니다!!!

You have made her feel gorgeous and young again!!! 🥰😍 🙏

Your videos have provided me with several hours of entertainment and enjoyment. Peace, and thanks!

Best 25 mins I’ve had today thank you 👍

I'm really enjoying spending my afternoon catching up on episodes I have missed. this was a gem! Thank you!

Another good video by a dedicated craftsman, who enjoys what he does My life time craft of 55 years is i safe hands ln the future long aftet i am gone All good wishes from an old repairer John Anderson

The restoration respects the age of the watch. Very enjoyable. Thanks.

Your videos give me a sense of peace and a new perspective on life. Thank you!

Hey man, you had been gone a while :-) Hope you, the accountant, and the little assistants are all healthy and well. Thank you for documenting another beautiful work of yours for us. All the best.

13:22 proper🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 cuppa .....lovely 👍

thank you to listen and lookin over your shoulder ( 80 years old dutchman living in Portugal)

A really good restoration of the dial amd the glass (and of the case as well). I am always more happy to see that the original dial was not replaced. Usually even some greater wear on the vintage dial is tolerated by the watch collectors. It shows that a watch has its own story to tell.

You are such a skilled artist with a pleasant delivery, funny quips, and a most charming helper!! Thanks!

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

Wow. It’s a real pleasure watching an expert at his trade. Quite remarkable.

Another high quality restoration. That, is one gorgeous watch.

Спасибо большое! Очень крутая реставрация! И храни Вас тоже Бог! 👍

I've never seen an 'ordinary' mechanical watch. To me, a mechanical watch; for most, are time pieces that with proper service and adjustment can last a lifetime or two, maybe three for a watch wearer. It is the watch wearer, however, that determines if that watch is worth the time to service. If not, it goes into a drawer, where hopefully someone else finds it later and loves it more. Perhaps time is what it takes to bring life back to an old watch; with a bit of TLC, it once again has a new life, and perhaps a new owner that will love it even more today than before.

Another great restauration. I love watching you do your magic

“... which needs a bit of help.” A BIT OF HELP?! I won’t even touch that even with gloves on 😂 Kidding aside, you’ve made a fantastic work! Not overdone. You just turned it from a forgotten vintage into a vintage that was well taken cared of without removing the feel of it.

Thank's for doing these for us Nekkid .... I somehow feel restored myself after seeing you perform your magic and bringing back life to the watches.

You and Mark Lovick are the KZfaq kings of watch repairing videos ! Thank you to share your art with us !

I love the way you subtly preserved the watches history. A full dial restoration would have lost all that. Great work again. Thanks for sharing.

What a sublime restoration. This channel is an absolute gift. I like the watch the most on a patterned strep. Blessings to you as well sir.

Yay! Always good to see your vids come up. 🙂

Have just rewatched this one and was struck how fab the close camera work was👍

Can't properly express how much I enjoy watching your videos Mr. Nekkid! You are a very talented and caring craftsman indeed! Thank you.

21:55 "it's alive, It's alive!" I think Dr. Frankenstein must be watchmaker back then. :-)

This is gonna be another fun and interesting episode.

I watch to relax and marvel at the complexities.

Another great job by an amazing tradesman. Good to hear Mr Troubles is on hand to assist. God bless

“Speechless” would be my best comment. Thank you. 🙏

It's so heartening to see you bring a watch back to life. Thank you!

Water, H2O. The universal solvent. Should be a gas at room temperature, but is liquid. When frozen it expands instead of contracts. It is a joy to watch you, you are both accurate and precise. I dig it....

Great job. I love these older (Classic) timepieces.

Wow.. This truly is an art form. You are a true artist.

That is an absolutely stunning restoration job, and a gorgeous final product! I’ve always been a fan of tank watches, and that one sure is a looker! I really admire the work that you put into your restorations, and hope that my own work can someday meet the quality of yours!

I would be honored to trade a Painting commision for the most humble piece by your hand anytime my friend... Thank you for the smiles and gentle moments. -Ward J Stroud

one reason I watch is you are always ready to go where others will not and you find unusual watches that are forgotten by many. marvelous job here ,love you childs voice in and watch looks elegant