The "Illegal" Way to Silver a Watch Case (No Machines)

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. 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... chapter labels 00:00 The "Forbidden" Silvering Secret 00:51 The History of the Pierce Brand 02:30 Disassembling the Moonphase 04:00 DIY Case Prep (No Machines) 10:00 Manual Polishing Therapy 23:12 The Plating Experiment: Silver Salts 30:18 Rhodium vs. Silver Results 35:10 Fixing the Stuck Moonphase 47:10 Reclaiming the Mainspring 55:00 Reassembly & Oiling 01:15:00 Saving the Original Dial 01:24:45 The Final Reveal