I got the honor from someone I know to restore this watch. He bought it by an old watchmaker in this metal box and the condition of it was unclear. We thought that all parts was in the box but I had to do some more investigation to be sure. I read that Rolex during this period of time could have unique parts, it can be impossible to find spare parts even if you have the correct movement number. Every bridge in this watch had a unique number and luckily all bridges had the same number! I started to unfold every part in the metal box, check for damages and if all parts fits togheter. There were broken parts that I needed to order and fix. You see me test the watch before fixing new regulator pins. I first wanted to test the balance as free sprung and regulate it with the mean time screws on the balance wheel but as you saw this was not enough (regulating with mean time screws was not shown in the video). Please note the dial washer was installed up side down, I needed to make a new dial washer as the one In the video was to tiny, so that one got installed correctly. In the end all of the parts turned out to match each other and the result was good I think, hope you like it! Buy a print of this Rolex movement: At 23:36 The print can be bought without a frame (limited quantity). Contact via mail (see contact info) or instagram.com/watcheyesone/
Rolex timepieces have always been robust, even in the smaller ones. Thank you for the extra information you shared. You are masterful; a very highly skilled watchmaker. I wish you all the very best and thank you for this wonderful video. ~Wendi & Billie UK 🌻🌻
The most concise demonstration of a master's class level in repair, and formulary corrections of the balance wheel, and regulator. This was outstanding! Thank you for posting.
Ese reloj Rolex llegó todo desarmado, y con óxido, lo limpiaste, lo puliste, lo limpiaste con todas las soluciones, lo ajustaste, lo calibraste, y ya después lo armaste, no sin antes ponerle piezas nuevas..!! Me gusta mucho tu trabajo, lo dejaste ese reloj como salido de la casa Rolex, eres un maestro relojero..!! Excelente video..!! Saludos brother
Strictly amazing! I enjoy the "disassemble / clean / reassemble" type video, I've never seen such detail to build from disassembled parts, broken parts, bent parts, unbalanced parts, loose parts, wobbling parts, up-and-down travel, etc. All the ASMR was a nice touch, too!
I have serviced many calibers. I have straightened hairspring and sometimes I have that pleasant feeling that I am almost a watchmaker. Then I watch these videos and I get the feeling that I don't know anything...haha. Great job. I hope one day to reach this level.
A lot of things in this video that I've read about in manuals but never actually seen done before. The poising part being one. Also very jealous how easily you restaffed the balance. Mine usually end up with the arms bent enough to look bad. Bending those back close to straight is always a pain for me. Very nice video, thanks!
Beautiful work! Anyone who complains about the price of a watch repair must see this video. I think you are underpaid by a lot. Such detailed work I could never do! I repair tube type shortwave radios - and I thought that was detailed work. Your work beats me by a mile per second. Very nicely done!
Sir ! You are indeed an amazing craftsman and artist. You have given us an incredible opportunity to see the complexities of the inside of a watch. Thank you. 😊
@@Watcheyes just keep on doing what you do. I’m starting my tool collection for watchmaking. I’ve become most enamoured with mechanical watches. How much does a proper microscope cost? How can I sneak it in without my wife spotting it?
Now I don't know how the owner of the watch is going to be able to use it with so much weight that you have added to it. Incredible, with my clumsy hands the most I could have done is take it to a watchmaker 😂
Great job! As a watch guy, I like that you show how to fix broken issues. Not a fan of folks that just take apart and clean a watch that's already running.
Embarrassingly, I didn't know how mechanical watches are made and how to maintain them until I saw this video. I forgot myself and stared at the amazing work. I had another wonderful experience. Thank you for your great video!
Wow! Simply stunning, a work of art and a true master craftsmen. What an honour to witness. Thank you, you have a new fan and subscriber! 👏 oh and what a beautiful looking watch. I much prefer these to the modern Rolex.
Making a watch is one thing, But repairing and re - building a watch is true skill !!!! Well done and thank you for letting us view and appreciate the time and skill in ‘a watch repairer ‘ truly under rated ‘ trade , I can now understand when a watch is repaired , what goes into the true art , by a highly skilled person’
even just looking at this,i think this is very difficult, much harder than Chris Ramsay when solving the puzzles he has.. great, you are not just anyone👏👏 💙From indonesia with Love💙
This is one of the most satisfying content for me to watch in UA-cam, is a master class of human ingenious, mastership and precision. You are extremely talented!
What a maintenance job! One of the best, if not the best, video on the net for vintage watch lovers and collectors. Where are you based? I have a pair of watches in the need of TLC and I will be honored to put them in your capable hands
Your tools and knowledge are old and wise, but your hands are young. Enjoy your talent! You have a lot of work to do. Go get them! Ps. Liked and subbed.
I didn’t think I liked the dial but once it was finished and assembled I gotta say it’s a beautiful watch. Great video and thank you for sharing with us.
a beautiful mvt after so many years, I was surprised how you bent the wheel to get it flat. And you managed to get a new hairspring wow...Amazing skills, thanks for sharing....
I got the honor from someone I know to restore this watch. He bought it by an old watchmaker in this metal box and the condition of it was unclear.
We thought that all parts was in the box but I had to do some more investigation to be sure. I read that Rolex during this period of time could have unique parts, it can be impossible to find spare parts even if you have the correct movement number. Every bridge in this watch had a unique number and luckily all bridges had the same number!
I started to unfold every part in the metal box, check for damages and if all parts fits togheter. There were broken parts that I needed to order and fix.
You see me test the watch before fixing new regulator pins. I first wanted to test the balance as free sprung and regulate it with the mean time screws on the balance wheel but as you saw this was not enough (regulating with mean time screws was not shown in the video).
Please note the dial washer was installed up side down, I needed to make a new dial washer as the one In the video was to tiny, so that one got installed correctly.
In the end all of the parts turned out to match each other and the result was good I think, hope you like it!
Buy a print of this Rolex movement:
At 23:36 The print can be bought without a frame (limited quantity). Contact via mail (see contact info) or instagram.com/watcheyesone/
Rolex timepieces have always been robust, even in the smaller ones. Thank you for the extra information you shared. You are masterful; a very highly skilled watchmaker. I wish you all the very best and thank you for this wonderful video. ~Wendi & Billie UK 🌻🌻
@@Aco747lyte once again many thanks to you Wendi and Billie! Have a good day! /Josef
The most concise demonstration of a master's class level in repair, and formulary corrections of the balance wheel, and regulator. This was outstanding! Thank you for posting.
Wow, I appreciate it alot Alex 😊 Many thanks, have a great day!
I can not agree more! When I saw these tiny counterweights, I jelled "no fucking way"!I´ve never ever seen anybody doing this. Awesome!
Well said! Amazing work!
Ese reloj Rolex llegó todo desarmado, y con óxido, lo limpiaste, lo puliste, lo limpiaste con todas las soluciones, lo ajustaste, lo calibraste, y ya después lo armaste, no sin antes ponerle piezas nuevas..!! Me gusta mucho tu trabajo, lo dejaste ese reloj como salido de la casa Rolex, eres un maestro relojero..!! Excelente video..!! Saludos brother
Strictly amazing! I enjoy the "disassemble / clean / reassemble" type video, I've never seen such detail to build from disassembled parts, broken parts, bent parts, unbalanced parts, loose parts, wobbling parts, up-and-down travel, etc. All the ASMR was a nice touch, too!
I have serviced many calibers. I have straightened hairspring and sometimes I have that pleasant feeling that I am almost a watchmaker. Then I watch these videos and I get the feeling that I don't know anything...haha. Great job. I hope one day to reach this level.
Wow. “We are not dealing w/a student, this gentleman is a Master” absolute perfection. Pleasure to watch.
Thank you Mark and thank you for your time watching my video :)
This is by far the best watch restoration channel on UA-cam. Love it great video and the watch is gorgeous.
Wow big words Darren, many thanks for your kind words, I appreciate it alot! Have a good day to you!
Wow the way you regulated that crown right off balance was awesome to me. I've never seen that done. I received a lot of enjoyment watching this video
I’ve never seen regulator pins replaced.. had no idea . Thank you for showing the background work needed!!
Beautiful watch. Hard enough fixing it without having to do a great video, hats of to you...
It's great to watch someone work who knows his craft as well as you do. You make it look easy.
when craftsmanship becomes an art. pleasure to watch your work.
Many thanks :)
The white needles are looking amazing with this dial. Great work as always
Love that "time to say goodbye" portion. Hello from the Philippines. 🇵🇭
A lot of things in this video that I've read about in manuals but never actually seen done before. The poising part being one. Also very jealous how easily you restaffed the balance. Mine usually end up with the arms bent enough to look bad. Bending those back close to straight is always a pain for me. Very nice video, thanks!
What an amazing job bringing that old gem back to life 🙌
Thank you for commenting Joshua, very glad you liked it 😀
Now that! is how you service and repair a watch like that. Retaining the character while ensuring its perfect working condition, very nice indeed. 😊
You saved the watch like a father loves his child👍👍
Great restoration on classic timepiece
Hello Ron! Many thanks for your kind words! 😀
Beautiful work! Anyone who complains about the price of a watch repair must see this video. I think you are underpaid by a lot. Such detailed work I could never do! I repair tube type shortwave radios - and I thought that was detailed work. Your work beats me by a mile per second. Very nicely done!
Hi! I am a soldier from Ukraine.Your work is incredible! You are a Great Master...With best wishes,and God bless you!!!
Thanks for video.
It's a totally engrossing video. Loved it. Thank you.
Many thanks :)
I've said it before, your videography is amazing. It's always such a pleasure watching your work.
I appreciate your kind words alot Whina, many thanks, have a very good day! 😀
Sir ! You are indeed an amazing craftsman and artist. You have given us an incredible opportunity to see the complexities of the inside of a watch. Thank you. 😊
Mesmerizing! A miniature, precision world all it's own! Musical for sure!
Thank you, great comment, indeed it is :). Have a great day! 👍
That was incredibly concise and I absolutely loved the extra details. Nothing but respect.
Wow, I appreciate it alot Michael, many thanks, have a great day! :)
@@Watcheyes just keep on doing what you do. I’m starting my tool collection for watchmaking. I’ve become most enamoured with mechanical watches. How much does a proper microscope cost? How can I sneak it in without my wife spotting it?
@@michaellawrence6677 Thank you :). You can buy vintage microscope (stereo scope) which can be cheap and of good quality, like the one I have.
@@Watcheyes thank you. Now how to sneak it by my wife…
@@michaellawrence6677 when your wife sees your incredible work she will not regret the cost :)
lovely precise work....Kudos!!!...
You have some precious accurate and swissy working machines
Красивая работа, железные нервы . Я когда смотрю вас забываю сделать в вздох, переживаю чтоб не сдвинуть деталь )). Спасибо, классное видео.
Many thanks sir, haha I understand:) Have a great day!
Now I don't know how the owner of the watch is going to be able to use it with so much weight that you have added to it. Incredible, with my clumsy hands the most I could have done is take it to a watchmaker 😂
Yes, now it might be too heavy :D haha. Thank you! 😊
@@Watcheyes haahaa really) ,? Ha haaa ha ok
@@Clementdeval ?
Amazing! So much knowledge. It looks so easy, but it took so much effort to learn. Magic....
its nice to see some amazing tools to repair a watch...that i have not seen before..satisfying to watch...keep it up 👍
Hello Kurt, nice to see you here, many thanks for your kind comment, I appreciate it alot! Have a great day!
Great job! As a watch guy, I like that you show how to fix broken issues. Not a fan of folks that just take apart and clean a watch that's already running.
Embarrassingly, I didn't know how mechanical watches are made and how to maintain them until I saw this video. I forgot myself and stared at the amazing work. I had another wonderful experience. Thank you for your great video!
Many thanks Naoto, nothing wrong if not knowing anything about watches!
another outstanding restoration video 👌
Thank you Tricky, glad you liked it 😀
Wow! Simply stunning, a work of art and a true master craftsmen. What an honour to witness. Thank you, you have a new fan and subscriber! 👏 oh and what a beautiful looking watch. I much prefer these to the modern Rolex.
Truly fantastic beautiful work by a craftsman watchmaker. Nice Job!
I’m super impressed with your knowledge and expertise.
Vintage Rolex is so beautiful, not because of the luxury hype but the toolish vibe and the durability of it, great video sir !
great job Maestro
Hi there Fulvio, many thanks for your comment! 😀
Great job! Another old watch lives again.👍
Overall work is brilliant! Watching this video fill me positive and relaxed all day! Good luck!
Making a watch is one thing, But repairing and re - building a watch is true skill !!!! Well done and thank you for letting us view and appreciate the time and skill in ‘a watch repairer ‘ truly under rated ‘ trade , I can now understand when a watch is repaired , what goes into the true art , by a highly skilled person’
Congratulations! Nice job !
Thank you Richard and thank you for commenting on my video, have a great day!
even just looking at this,i think this is very difficult, much harder than Chris Ramsay when solving the puzzles he has.. great, you are not just anyone👏👏
💙From indonesia with Love💙
Many thanks Podol :)
@@Watcheyes your welcome sir😀
This repair is not humanly.. it a work of magic, incredible. Hats off sir
it is incredible to see you fix an old watch you are the best watch repair budy
Wow. Speechless. Amazing
Thank you :)
Oh, my word. The level of craftsmanship is outstanding. I’m going to have to watch this a few times. Brilliant skilled work very well done .
Thank you for these kind words Robert, many thanks! Please tell if any part was too fast or not detailed enough :) I appreciate it alot! 🙏
Great watch. Definitely a collectors watch.
Thank you for commenting, Indeed :)
I have never till now ever seen weight changes to balance wheel or banking pins being replaced . Nice job !
Many thanks Tony :)
This is one of the most satisfying content for me to watch in UA-cam, is a master class of human ingenious, mastership and precision. You are extremely talented!
Incredible work!!! Amazing.
Beautiful work!
Many thanks Mattias! Have a good day! 😀
By the way thank you for sounds of the process and no ambient music.
No problem Alexander!
It's amazing the attention to detail they had back in the day loved the video content
Your family is very proud of you. Firstime I see a great performance
Amazing!
Hi there Roy, many thanks! :)
Absolutely amazing work. Many thanks I’m glad your channel has exploded with subscribers.
incredible repair!
I did never see something complicated like this 😮😮
Amazing work..
Chapeau 🎓✌️
Thank you and thanks for commenting :) Have a great day!
Amazing work!
What a maintenance job! One of the best, if not the best, video on the net for vintage watch lovers and collectors.
Where are you based? I have a pair of watches in the need of TLC and I will be honored to put them in your capable hands
Complimenti!!! Orologio Meraviglioso...
Beautiful job Stian!, Love that watch. So classic, Grandad would be happy.👍
I'm not Stian, he is on another channel ;) But thank you!
Simply spectacular 😮
THIS IS A CLASSIC, very beautiful watch
Fantastic to watch, each step a marvel. I just want to say thank you so much for sharing.
Fantastic! Incredible work!
Totally mesmerising! 👍
Your tools and knowledge are old and wise, but your hands are young.
Enjoy your talent! You have a lot of work to do.
Go get them!
Ps. Liked and subbed.
Hello Michael and welcome :) Many thanks, I will. Hope you will like my future projects, thank you!
Thank you for sharing this with us: great work!
Many thanks 😀
I always find TIME to WATCH these videos, haha.
;)
excellent work, master👍🙏
Many thanks Jim, nice to see you here :)
I didn’t think I liked the dial but once it was finished and assembled I gotta say it’s a beautiful watch. Great video and thank you for sharing with us.
Hi, I was too a bit skeptical, but with the cool big hands on this dial and the colors togheter just made it pop :D
And thank you 😊
Excellent 👍👍👍
A truly excellent job sir , The dial is cool and I love how the watch turned out.
Thanks alot...you've done a marevelous restoration for this piese of art..awesome
Absolutely amazing, Great job by a master watch maker.
Thank you Anthony 😊
Man, the weight adjustment segment was very informative!
Hi Alexander, thank you 😊
Truly amazing. Thanks for such an in-depth repair.
Cuanta historia debe haber en ese reloj. Gran trabajo, perfecto trabajo 👏 👍
So great job 👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊
Thank you Orlando:)
Not every watchmaker can do this, but the Master.
Ohh thank you :)
Hermoso trabajo. Gracias por compartir.
Gracias Fernando!
Splendid ! ❤
шедеврально!!!!!!! Как профессионально и красиво!!!!!!!
Many thanks Andrey :) Have a great day!
Respect for this Work. Really great job👍🏻👍🏻
Many thanks 😊
Best work I ever seen 😊
Great job👏👏
Una obra maestra. Saludos cordiales desde Lima Perú 🇵🇪.
Beautiful!
I have nothing but a big WOW😮
I was very concerned seeing parts just sliding around in the box. Great way for damage to take place. Bravo for doing your magic!
a beautiful mvt after so many years, I was surprised how you bent the wheel to get it flat. And you managed to get a new hairspring wow...Amazing skills, thanks for sharing....
What a beautiful job you did on this watch. I'd love to be a watch maker
Many thanks Robert and thank you for taking your time watching my video! Have a good day!
@@Watcheyes my pleasure
Браво мајсторе! 👌Свака част.
Wonderful! Thanks!
Beautiful 😍
Nice restoration, very interesting.
This is the very first time that I've seen a watch maker add weight on the balance wheel so clever.
Top quality video as always! Amazing work
Wow. Watched the whole thing. Inspirational content for an apprentice watchmaker. 😅