Worth it to Electroplate this cheap Junghans from Berlin fleamarket? (CC)

Please turn on subtitle/CC for commentary Dear watch lovers, welcome to the @NoobWatchmaker channel! My name is Joon, and I'm a noob watchmaker since the summer of 2023. Most of the tools featured in this video are from Aliexpress, with some items 3D printed at home. In this episode, I attempt to restore the case and glass of this cool vintage Junghans from the late 70s or early 80s. Watch as I bring this classic timepiece back to life through detailed restoration techniques, including polishing, plating, and careful reassembly. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:34 - Three saw chuck / secret weapon 02:27 - Polishing the case back 02:50 - Glass restoration 05:35 - Case polish with ♪ 07:30 - Masking the sides of the case 08:12 - Brushing the case 10:41 - Wiring the crown 10:45 - Electroplating prep / cleaning 13:00 - Nickel plating 15:35 - Reassemble 💬 Got Questions or Advice? Please comment below—I’d love to hear from you! This was a complete restoration of the J93 Trilastic watch. However, I refrained from uploading the plating process to shorten the video. If you want additional info or footage, let me know! 🎥 Subscribe to @NoobWatchmaker for more watch restorations, techniques, and horology insights. Thank you very much!