I was surprised with how well it turned out. Should never have doubted.

There is just a little more love in the world today!!!! I have this exact same box. It started to deteriorate the same day I bought my Speedmaster. I’d almost resigned myself to the fact that it would never be nice again. I rationalized that it had “patina”. Now, I see that it can be restored. I love you, my brother, even more. Your passion for your work is inspiring.

I never thought I'd be watching a video about restoring a watch box, but here I am.... and I'm loving every second of it. Thank you.

Something about you Joe that always makes me giggle. Great family bloke.

That came out sweet! When you were deciding what color to use, I was yelling at the screen, mix them man! 😂😂😂 Beautiful job my brother!

Joe, you are a restoration pioneer. The use of the packaging foam as an abrasive was brilliant. My only disappointment was that you didn't find a way to use your lapping machine in the restoration. Looking forward to the final episode with much anticipation. 😊

Seriously? When I first starting watching your videos I was, why am I watching a repair video on a watch. I’ll never have the tools nor the eye sight to work on something so intricate. And NOW you have me watching a restoration video of the box it came in??? Ok now you have to show me how to repair your repair tools that wear down lol!!! Awesome restoration on the box!

This was spectacular. Your default is genius. But this was on another level. The box was a bonus.

When I saw that you were doing a restore on this , all I could think was "How the Hell is he gonna pull that off?". Absolutely amazing Joe.

If someone had told me you have to watch a 'box' restoration video ... twice! I would have been concerned. I hope you don't get tired of hearing this, but your skill, expertise, and joy is truly a pleasure for us mortals to partake. All my best to you and your family, sir.

This is my favorite video across all of youtube so far in 2023. I've never even considered that old boxes could be restored. Bravo!

Joe, you are, as always, a beacon of positivity and good vibes in a world with a decreasing supply of both. I came to your channel for the watches, but I found a delightful kook who delights in sharing his love for watchmaking, his family, pop culture, and humanity at large with his audience. Keep doing what you're doing, my brother, and know that you bring joy to our lives.

...each time I watch one of you restoring vids I end up saying: Nekkid is a genius!....

Yelling at the screen use the raspberry. Loved this video and you are joy to watch and listen to. Lovely restoration.

Needed a new fabric layer, but I know a youtuber or two that would most certainly collaborate. Bedo's leatherworks knows what he's doing when it comes to fabrics, dad was a shoe maker, he runs a repair shop.

I watch this channel because of the fabulous job you do when bringing the old and broken timepieces back to life, with your subtle, and often hilarious one liners and, your obvious flair for, bringing horology to KZfaq, not to watch you refurbish a box, you seem to be straying, please consider going back to your previous very entertaining content. Thank you.

2:35 am and couldnt have asked for anything better

You Sir are an artist. I can't believe how well it came out. I have three older Rolex that only 2 came with boxes and one with papers. I found the right year boxes that were made in China. It really makes a difference. I hate buying fakes but I'll tell if anyone buys it. I put boxes in my car rear window to have uv light hits it and made it look ole and weathered. What a great job you did. Thank goodness the model number and serial numbers tells the information you would ever need. That's what is great about Rolex. Neal

Awesome job! Was a little worried at the start but it all came together.

Even boxes deserve a second chance.

Great Job my friend excellent paint matchup , and fabric tear down technic with the foam and sand paper . Truly a master of all horology trade's.

Always amazed at what projects you take on! How do you know so much about so much! A real artist, craftsman.

Your hairy caterpillar vacuum is amazing, you have a tool for everything!

Awesome job! And I love seeing the experimentation on screen. After all, every object we have was born from experimentation.

Ok, this episode proves it! You’re a genius!!

Thank you in advance for any help or guidance. I enjoy your videos and have learnt plenty, and your skills made me more determined to achieve great results thanks Joe

Magnificent! I love your patience and determination to do whatever is necessary to get the restoration exactly right. What a inspiration you are!

It looks absolutely perfect and never would have imagined this was possible. Amazing. My dad gave me his 1950s Constellation but the box is very basic. This one is very elegant. Fancy fancy

Trouble’s hands are HUGE! I can’t believe he is so grown up! Great video, thank you!

A beautiful result! Congratulations for such a fine job!

Finally, one of the restorations that I can understand the mechanics of... :))

I still find it amazing I found watching this video so absorbing. You should write a book entitled ‘Zen and the Art of Watch Box Restoration.’ You are true artisan and a genuinely nice guy to boot! Kudos to you. And peace!

10 seconds in, I was questioning if anything good would come of this..... thought you'd end up having to do a bait and switch. Beautiful work as ever, looks much better than the faux padded leather, as an added benefit, too. A pleasure to watch even a simple (but well done) restoration.

Makes me wish I had the watch box for my fathers Omega from 1962 if it had a box. Outstanding job.

Woa this one left me speechless! This restoration reminded me of the Toy Fixer from Toy Story. “ITS FOR DISPLAY ONLY!” “ITS LIKE NEW!!” Can’t wait to see the next Jedi video!

Beautiful restoration! Your attention to detail is outstanding.

Your one very clever bloke , love your videos, including this one. Brilliant...

I didn't believe this box could look good. I wouldn't know where to start. Way to go! The effect is stunning as always.

I do like all Omega cal. 1040/1041 watches! Great to see also a box restoration! Thanks for the video!

I’ve been fortunate enough to buy omega new. That is genuinely impressive. That box was for the bonfire. Keeping one of mine in the protective cardboard box has led to the case melting into whatever solvent was used to glue the cardboard and damaged the faux leather front. You have inspired me Sir. It doesn’t mean I’m going to do it - but I now know it can be done 😂

your patience is incredible!

An excellent restoration and a valuable insight on how to achieve it.

Awesome! Looks better than a modern watch box from Omega.

Those boxes were notorious for this sort of deterioration, the same happened to mine. You could make a living restoring these boxes. (Great job)

Excellent restoration work Trouble & Joe.

*Wow so you not only fix watches but now also fix and repair watch boxes... it looks fabulous.*

Wow, just wow! I had my doubts but goood Lord man u nailed it!! I would of never thought to restore a watch box but brother that is impressive given the materials.

Wow, I just watched a box being painted and loved it, ha ha, fab job as always, thank you 🙏

Very impressive - I really enjoyed (as a painter myself) your paint selection, mixing, and application: I said "use the brush", not the applicator, when you began to apply the first coat, because I knew that was far more likely to be successful: and it was - but I just know I'd have made a real mess of this if I'd tried it.

Fantastic, a worthy restored box for a magnificent watch

Definitely not boring bro but your videos are so ASMR. Your attention to detail is mesmerizing, love it.

The master artisan at work again! Excellent.

Oh my, that packaging sponge cleaning trick was amazing. A great Nekkid watchmaker episode and not a watch in sight!!! well almost!

You have the work ethics of Steve Bedos, the leather man, he repairs and restores lots of worn out items. Great job and great video👍👍👍🕒👞

Turned out beautiful! I kept saying Add some raspberry, add some raspberry! It gave just a touch of magenta pink to the strong reds. Lovely restoration.

Joe gone mad lad! This is awesome and looks fantastic!! Great job Joe!

Simply excellent and thoroughly enjoyable viewing - Well done you!!

Great result! As others say I was surprised of how good it turned out. I have restored many older Omega boxes, the red ones from the 1960’s, the smaller ones. They often miss the inserts with the velvet covered metal stand. I bought red velvet, 0.5mm metal sheets and cut out copy’s of the stand and covered with the red velvet. Looks pretty good, specially of you give it some patina to match the rest of the box!

Pretty clever using the packing sponge as an abrasive. 👍

Superb work, those pesky Omega red boxes are infamous for peeling. Thanks for sharing.

“British telephone box red”. I love it. Perhaps the next box restoration will be finished in British racing green. Another lovely hue.

At the end of the day, a craftsman is a craftsman - and you Sir, are a craftsman.

The craftsmanship is staggering Joe!!!!

Ah... I already had thrown it out long ago. My Planet ocean box was the same red case. Should have kept it until now so I could restore it. Such a great work Nekkid.

Stunned! From a fabric crafting perspective I would maybe make 2 suggestions to help having watched. 1. I would take a scalpel and shave the textured fibers a bit before painting. 2. For clamping look into wonder clips to hold fabric and soft materials in place while you work or glue them. Great job.

Excellent job done on that case Watchmaker.

Amazing work Joe! I like everything horology and this made me realise how much fun and satisfying can be a box restoration. It certainly is easier than waiting forever for a perfect box to turn up on fleabay.

great watch box restoration- in China they have many people making these boxes by hand just like you did.

That was a change-up! Great job. Thanks for sharing it.

Oh, my godness, Joe!. i Throwed mine to the trash as humidity peeled the vinyl like that. i regret doing so now. Yours look almost Omega Original! Cheers from México to you and all your family. Trouble is Missed in your videos.

Something completely different for once, and guess what, you absolutely nailed it again. Beautifully done! It has less leather look but it stil looks like it could have come straight from the factory. Well done and really enjoying for a change.

Very impressive restore. Turned out great!

You've discovered a new skill presentation Case restoration!!!!!! I think the box is as important as the watch itself, as it is the first thing one sees when given a watch! the Box gives first impressions of what is inside!

I've never thought that this colud be done. Eye-opening content you made us . Subscribed .

Boy, you really thought outside the box on this one. Best wishes!

So interesting vidéo, for some kind of watch brand, boxes are a part of the watch package. What a nice result , this box have a new life !! Can wait to see the Seamaster restoration !! Absolutely good job for this one ! ✨👌

❤❤❤❤❤ turned out posh thanks again for another amazing restoration be blessed

Fabulous restoration, you have inspired me to clean and fit new batteries in watches for two local charity shops enabling them to sell easier also saves watches which otherwise might have been thrown away.

Wow! Just WOW! I realize that you give some pushback when you are called an artist here, but that restroation was pure beauty. Clearly a work of art. The thought. The effort. The results. Keep up your wonderful work, and I await the finished watch with much anticipation. Thank you for these awesome videos of your neverending journey into the timeless glory of restoring the various pieces of time.

That turned out much better than I expected! Great job.

Very cool ! Nothing beats skilled watchmaker hands that are used to trying things out !

Lovely job Nekkid 👍👍

It turned out really well. You're an artisan, tenacious and methodical with oodles of patience...watchmaker!

You have got me at it now... I am busily converting an old DeWalt power tool box into a watch repairing tool box. Wish me luck ! 😊

The trick with the sponge was inspired, I would never have thought of that. Always enjoy your videos, than you for keeping us entertained!

Why was that so satisfying to watch....

I'm, as always, amazed by your intelligence, creativity and work. The box really turned good.

What a stunning transformation. You are a true master of your craft

Outstanding restoration.

Well done Joe as always!!! Loved the color and your ability to even bring back a watch box. Never thought about using packing foam as a sandpaper.

Just amazing how your understanding of that box worked for to create a stunning box again.

Restoration is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get. I was a little skeptical at first, but this boxing match was more enjoyable that even Ali's finest wins.

You have the patience of Job. Meticulous to a fault sir. Bravo 👏

Un F'ing believable!! You, my friend, were clearly blessed with the master craftsman gene.

Wow! That was more entertaining than some of the Star Wars movies.

Nicely done. The box looked like a candidate for the trash bin, but you brought it back from the dead.

Wow, very nice. I always enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your magic with us.

You are truely a master of restoration. I never dreamed it could look half as good as it turned out. Turalibit.

Never thought about restoring a watch box, excellent job .

Joe you are a perfectionist. Love the way you never give up refining the finish until you are satisfied with the final result