Restoring the Iconic Rolex Daytona Chronograph Watch !!! Rolex Daytona 116520 caliber 4130

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  • Опубліковано 9 чер 2023
  • Welcome to our channel, where we embark on an extraordinary journey to restore the legendary Rolex Daytona Chronograph. In this captivating video, we dive deep into the meticulous process of reviving this iconic timepiece, revealing the hidden beauty that lies within.
    Witness the expertise of our master watchmaker as they delicately disassemble each component, revealing the inner workings that make the Daytona a mechanical marvel. Discover the intricate mechanisms responsible for its accurate timekeeping and chronograph functions.
    Follow along as our skilled craftsmen meticulously clean, polish, and restore every part of the Daytona. The dials, hands, bezel, and bracelet, each element is given the utmost care and attention to ensure it regains its original splendor. Marvel at the intricate engravings and details that bring this timepiece to life.
    Experience the satisfaction of witnessing the painstaking process of movement reassembly, where precision and patience are paramount. Our watchmaker's skilled hands bring together the intricate gears, springs, and jewels, culminating in the beating heart of the Daytona.
    Finally, behold the moment when the restored Rolex Daytona Chronograph springs to life, its hands gliding effortlessly, capturing time with unparalleled accuracy. Immerse yourself in its timeless elegance and contemplate the legacy it carries on your wrist.
    Whether you're an avid watch collector, a Rolex enthusiast, or simply captivated by the art of restoration, this video is a must-watch. Join us on this remarkable journey as we breathe new life into the iconic Rolex Daytona Chronograph, preserving its legacy for generations to come.
    Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on more captivating watch restorations and explore the world of horological wonders. Thank you for joining us, and let the journey begin!
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  • @KnightlyTruth
    @KnightlyTruth 12 днів тому +1

    The screw down pushers make that an extra special cosmograph

  • @heinrethasangerhaus4242
    @heinrethasangerhaus4242 11 місяців тому +7

    Nice to see one of these inside. The finishing is just unbelievable. Enjoyed the rebuild.

  • @toninobaroni1572
    @toninobaroni1572 Місяць тому +3

    Thank you Zenith … 1988/2000 .. helped build the brand we have today..

  • @dirkschouten8892
    @dirkschouten8892 8 місяців тому +4

    What a difference a service by a craftsman makes. Well done…. Love the watch 🫶

  • @sdavifcom
    @sdavifcom 11 місяців тому +2

    Great job on the best looking watch ever. Thank you.

  • @jatco84
    @jatco84 5 місяців тому +1

    Another great service and rebuild of an iconic watch. A beautiful movement and great looking watch. Excellent work performed there...
    Love you vids... Merci

  • @DecemberNames
    @DecemberNames 10 місяців тому +4

    I just wanted to take a moment to say how amazing your video was! I was really impressed with the quality of the footage, the editing, and the overall presentation. You did a great job of explaining the topic in a clear and concise way, and I learned a lot from watching your video.
    I also really appreciated the way you made the video engaging and entertaining. You kept my attention throughout the entire video, and I never felt bored or lost. I would definitely recommend your video to anyone who is interested in learning more about the video.
    Thanks again for making such a great video! I look forward to watching more of your content in the future.
    PS: I outsourced this feedback to AI.

  • @salescienceofficielely_pav3936
    @salescienceofficielely_pav3936 12 годин тому +1

  • @carlrees5574
    @carlrees5574 11 місяців тому +3

    superb service! you have super nerves to go in to a 20k watch and service!! nice job removing the broken screw, that must have been nerve wracking !

    • @FrenchWatchCollector
      @FrenchWatchCollector  11 місяців тому

      Always so much better to work on a nice piece like this one

  • @bigslacker666
    @bigslacker666 11 місяців тому +2

    I can't be the only one that thinks an amazing movement like that with all the details like the red Daytona and blue spring on the balance... deserves a display back! I understand why they don't on dive watches like the SD43 and Sub, but surely it would be a welcome addition to the Daytona.

  • @jcg5280
    @jcg5280 4 місяці тому +1

    Awesome restoration! Just got the new 126500ln and your video made me realize it'll last a 100 years! 😃

  • @Nachovalenti899
    @Nachovalenti899 11 місяців тому +4

    Great watch and always great value as well but said that, it's not my cup of tea.
    I prefer by far Zenith "el primero" and Omega Speedmaster professional which I own, a question of taste.
    Awesome video and amazing work.
    Many thanks for sharing.

    • @FrenchWatchCollector
      @FrenchWatchCollector  11 місяців тому +2

      I love the Zenith and the Omega too.

    • @bigslacker666
      @bigslacker666 11 місяців тому +1

      The El Primero would be my choice if I wanted a white dial chronograph as well. The dial decoration pops so much more! Speedy IMO is boring and a default choice but I know it's beloved. ;)

    • @alliea3327
      @alliea3327 11 місяців тому

      @@bigslacker666 it's what i hate on the el primero, the black circle ruin the watch in my eyes, i will take the black one if i had to buy the el primero movement

  • @oleahmed
    @oleahmed 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice work! It seems like there are hair and small dust flakes, are they on the outside? :)

  • @Aco747lyte
    @Aco747lyte 11 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful Rolex Daytona - its dial is just stunning! I am particularly fond of your watch restoration videos because you film them in gloriously sharp 4K. ❤ Add your dedicated watchmaking skills and this is my reward after a difficult week. Wishing you all the very best, and many blessings, Wendi UK 🌻

  • @gordiefrench5342
    @gordiefrench5342 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow another beautiful watch

  • @zetoch
    @zetoch 11 місяців тому +2

    Un vrai régal. Merci pour ce beau travail.

  • @ikeman5774
    @ikeman5774 11 місяців тому +1

    I thoroughly enjoyed that. What a magnificent movement and what a great restoration. Nice video.

  • @brucebarlow6604
    @brucebarlow6604 11 місяців тому +1

    Yes Perfect. Keep well from New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @joshuacall4356
    @joshuacall4356 6 місяців тому +1

    Incredible video and work!

  • @bruceelliott4822
    @bruceelliott4822 11 місяців тому +1

    Bien fait!

  • @jamessmith6402
    @jamessmith6402 11 місяців тому +1

    Lovely video 👍thanks

  • @jozsefizsak
    @jozsefizsak 8 місяців тому +2

    It's a splendid watch. I thought I could almost afford it in the 80s but waiting a year for stainless while being pressured to go for solid gold which was always in stock seemed insulting. Sorry but I can't afford ten times as much money! Oh well.

    • @FrenchWatchCollector
      @FrenchWatchCollector  8 місяців тому

      Yes they were not selling that well at the time

    • @jozsefizsak
      @jozsefizsak 8 місяців тому

      @@FrenchWatchCollector I think it was the deliberate scarcity they are still imposing today. It's a good tactic since nobody can expect a discount when second hand ones are more expensive than new ones.

  • @EK-fy5yy
    @EK-fy5yy 7 місяців тому +1

    Amazing 🤩

  • @FinsGarage
    @FinsGarage 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice piece. Great video.

  • @davecorry7723
    @davecorry7723 9 місяців тому +1

    That was great!

  • @oldskoolbronco
    @oldskoolbronco 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent work. 👌

  • @nikolajskrabelj4503
    @nikolajskrabelj4503 11 місяців тому

    Young boy , brilliant work .

  • @Harvin87
    @Harvin87 9 місяців тому +1

    Just subscribed. I really enjoyed the passion you put! Nice work!

  • @Andreknot08
    @Andreknot08 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video! What's the type of oil that you applied to the setting lever? Thanks.

  • @Calvello2
    @Calvello2 3 місяці тому +1

    Which oil do you use for the ball bearing and only a swap? Thanks and great video 👍

  • @henninglueckel131
    @henninglueckel131 11 місяців тому +1

    Great work! And a beautiful watch, the Daytona is absolutely stunning
    The link, for the movement holder in the description, is not working...
    Is this a Horia holder for el primero 4030?

  • @HorvyHervey-pz8wp
    @HorvyHervey-pz8wp 12 годин тому

    So Nice 😍

  • @chuckfinley3542
    @chuckfinley3542 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the video as usual. May I ask how long did the actual restoration take, from the parts ordered (crystal, pusher) to the final timegrapher reading?

  • @mohdakram4090
    @mohdakram4090 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice 👍 job

  • @ca5kgr
    @ca5kgr 11 місяців тому +1

    Lovely watch... waiting to see it on the site for sale!!!! (lol)😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

  • @udayrathod6471
    @udayrathod6471 8 місяців тому

    Very nice work done by you 😊.I enjoyed the video.❤

  • @johnpinner1
    @johnpinner1 11 місяців тому +1

    Real beautiful watch in and out

  • @garyboyle695
    @garyboyle695 11 місяців тому +1

    ALS, Patek and VC all have horizontal clutches, its not really a price issue, its one of aesthetics.

  • @drewhunter6015
    @drewhunter6015 11 місяців тому +1

    As always love your attention to detail and the history of the watch you provide. Most of all love the way you say "barrel arbor" always my favourite part of any video of yours :D

  • @nolangaudreau
    @nolangaudreau 3 місяці тому +1

    Does Rolex do the perlage by hand or by machine?

  • @ashneel
    @ashneel 11 місяців тому +1

    Sacre bleu

  • @billymania11
    @billymania11 11 місяців тому +6

    Oh man, from $5,000 to $25,000 value.

    • @FrenchWatchCollector
      @FrenchWatchCollector  11 місяців тому

      Thank you

    • @heiner71
      @heiner71 11 місяців тому +3

      If you find a $5000 Daytona, let me know where and I buy it. These days you are lucky to find one for $25k.

    • @garyboyle695
      @garyboyle695 11 місяців тому +1

      Have to be off your head to pay $25k for a Daytona.

    • @Johnsmith-tf5rd
      @Johnsmith-tf5rd 11 місяців тому

      Or money to burn?

    • @FrenchWatchCollector
      @FrenchWatchCollector  11 місяців тому

      @@garyboyle695 It is a market price so I guess a lot of people are ready to pay this amount of money

  • @billbuss7542
    @billbuss7542 7 місяців тому +1

    I have a Daytona that has a stem that is broken so it is impossible to set the time. Any suggestions on where I can get it repaired?

    • @FrenchWatchCollector
      @FrenchWatchCollector  7 місяців тому

      You can send it to me or any watchmaker

    • @billbuss7542
      @billbuss7542 7 місяців тому +1

      @@FrenchWatchCollector it’s a replica and some watchmakers don’t work on replicas.

    • @FrenchWatchCollector
      @FrenchWatchCollector  7 місяців тому

      @@billbuss7542 yes because the movement is not reliable and we don’t take the risk of repairing and get some issues later

  • @ygrbooks
    @ygrbooks 11 місяців тому +1

    👏👍👌

  • @VicOrlando
    @VicOrlando 4 місяці тому +1

    Your website is down? 😢

  • @mauriceclemens3286
    @mauriceclemens3286 11 місяців тому +1

    Is this the Paul Newman version? I know he always wore a Rolex Daytona.

  • @rascuvalentin669
    @rascuvalentin669 11 місяців тому +1

    When you polish the bezel, the numbers are now bigger because the polish eat the edges...can be done better. Actually is my job that

  • @SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands
    @SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands 11 місяців тому +1

    :)

  • @rreviglio
    @rreviglio 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi, I have the same Daytona and it need a service. Will do it for me? Of course I’ll pay… let me know. Thsnks regards

    • @FrenchWatchCollector
      @FrenchWatchCollector  4 місяці тому

      Sorry but I have an health problem of I am not able to get your watch. Sorry

  • @mauriziodimattia583
    @mauriziodimattia583 3 місяці тому +1

    Scusami come hai tolto la ghiera??

  • @ehrenkrause9861
    @ehrenkrause9861 11 місяців тому +1

    I think the inside is better looking than the outside. I always wanted a Daytona till I found out that they're screw down pushers and you can't even operate the chronograph without taking off the watch I'll stick to my quartz Bulova

    • @FrenchWatchCollector
      @FrenchWatchCollector  11 місяців тому

      You can operate the chronograph on your wrist without any issues. It is just that the pusher are screw down pushers like the crown.

    • @robertbarta4912
      @robertbarta4912 11 місяців тому +2

      You can operate the chronograph fine without taking it off.
      It is very easy to unscrew the pushers (even with the watch on) or just leave them unscrewed. And the watch will have the same water resistance with the pushers unscrewed....just don't push the pushers when in the shower/underwater....just like you don't want to do on any chronograph without screw down pushers.

    • @ehrenkrause9861
      @ehrenkrause9861 11 місяців тому

      @@robertbarta4912 good to know

  • @krystynajaso3267
    @krystynajaso3267 4 місяці тому +1

    Apart from your excellent work on the movement, im always disgusted by the job that watchmakers do on case and bracelet finishing. Man those runded edges on endlinks (lok at 41:07), rounded bezel marks and edges. Brushed finishing on the links is totally wrong. 99% of watchmakers shoud be banned from using polishing wheel, unless they have special equipment (like for example dude from WatchesSpa - look at him, he is supreme). That case was butchered.

  • @dingmingzou9866
    @dingmingzou9866 Місяць тому +1

    This is how you over polish a watch. Ruined!

  • @PpaStrmpf
    @PpaStrmpf 11 місяців тому +1

    Oh man 3000 jewels. Two days of oiling, 100ml of HP1300 and 50ml of 9100, ehm..I've forgot the automatic bridge...Rolex is all about the sturdy movement. They'll last for ever with good care. But still can not justify their prices, like the most of the big swiss names. And the design is a bit out of date. Rolex never had a design as a strength. Smells liek german design spirit, useful, practical and less charm like an ugly dog with an character, you see him ugly but you can not hate him you got to love him.

  • @JoseGomez-lw2qk
    @JoseGomez-lw2qk 4 місяці тому

    you talk tooo much can't watch the whole video uuffff

  • @moon3173
    @moon3173 10 місяців тому +3

    total amateur to break the hand...

    • @Oldtimerider
      @Oldtimerider Місяць тому +2

      Maybe you can do better in your watchmaking videos? Oh right, you don’t have any!

    • @joeesparza6108
      @joeesparza6108 14 днів тому

      It actually happens more often then people know!

  • @ExauceOkou
    @ExauceOkou 12 годин тому +1