Restoration of a Smashed Rolex Watch - Most Modern Rolex in Rose Gold Restored
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- Опубліковано 19 лис 2020
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This restoration of a most modern of Rolex features a watch that recently had a pretty bad accident. It suffered significant external damage. I did not expect to find too many problems with the latest 2235 Rolex movement inside but so I was surprise to see a critical issue inside the case that needed sorting out as well. In this video I do a full Rolex restoration and a light tough refinishing of the case and bracelet, both of which were badly scratched up in the accident.
I do not talk much in this video leaving the action, mostly, to tell the story of the restoration.
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That was more relaxing than sitting cross-legged in the middle of a Zen Garden whilst
listening to the gentle sound of water splashing across pebbles.
In my opinion.
Magical, utter brilliance well done again Richard great restoration.
Saved another beautiful timepiece for many years to come. Great video, thank you, Richard.
Thank you so much John... Great to hear from you! Richard
After having insomnia for 2 days i found the cure!! Thank you!!!! Awesome video
Thank you for the video. Appreciating my Rolexes so much more now.
Richard, these videos are fascinating. Thank you for sharing. I'm amazed how you took a completely trashed watch and made it functional and beautiful again. I can't imagine what happened to this watch. Run over by a car? Dropped in the garbage disposal? Incredibly good work to restore it so well.
That was fantastic Richard. Very enjoyable watching a real craftsman at work. Liked the technique of holding/guiding the screw driver with the tweezers. I'm going to try that next time. Excellent vid.
Hi Paul ...Thank you so much for this brilliant feedback. Yes. curved tweezers as a brace is a pretty good tip when securing tiny screws ... it works even when you've got a great big camera lens hanging just above the watch! Thanks again, Richard
Watched this again and I always pick something up I’ve missed previously!! 🚒👍
There's just something about a rose gold date just that fascinates me. Great upload!
It has been like new.
Congratulations, a perfect job.
Wow! I can't begin to imagine the look on the owner's face when they saw the restored watch! That was a stunning restoration and I am so impressed with your videography. Really relaxing and interesting to watch!
Your videos suddenly seem to have started popping up on my UA-cam homepage. Good to see the master at work. ‘Hope you’re both well. Happy New Year! Jonathan
Hi Jonathan... Yes this latest video seems pretty popular so UA-cam is promoting it widely I guess... All good here! Hope all good with you guys up North! Happy New year! Richard
*_The music starting at _**_20:16_**_ is great_*
I expected Woody Allen and his Jazz Band to make an appearance!
Hi Joe ... I got it from the UA-cam audio library; it has some really nice music. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
Hi Richard, once again a superb presentation of your skills. Thank you and keep em coming!
Thank you so much Nicholas! It's great to get feedback like this so it is much appreciated. Richard
Wow! Superb workmanship. Thanks for posting. 👍
I think we all love when the ballance get's it's place and everything start's running. Beautiful
It never fails to delight! thanks for the feedback. Richard
Do you have a shop to items can be brought from
Great. Makes me appreciate great workmanship and craftsmanship.
Amazing work....you gave the watch spirit 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I so much enjoy watching these restoration videos. I'm a novice at best but to watch someone working in the craft with your skills it's so educational. I have learned a lot every time I watch. Today just some simple polishing tricks, as I have a quartz Seiko and an old Timex to clean up and change batteries. Keep up the great work and I thank you for sharing these amazing videos with all of us in the watch world.
Hi Jimmy ...I do try to mix it up a little each time focusing on different apsects so very pleased that you are finding this useful. Thanks so much for this great feedback. Richard
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Nice!! Thanks for another great video. Love the Rolex restoration videos. Looks fantastic in the end, glad to see it wasn’t over polished. I think in doing so it maintains the “story” of the watch.
Thanks Gary .... yes the deeper scratches were left as 'shiny indentations' so it was not over done. I wanted to keep it authentic but replace the elegance that disappearance when a watch is too battered. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
Amazing job Richard. Beautiful finish 👌🏼
Congrats on a million views for this one Richard .Must be a proud moment for any youtuber .You made the big time ! Greetings from bright but chilly Carmarthen ,have a great weekend .
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I came across your channel whilst I was in jospital for 11pnths fighting Covid and then I started having devious kidney problems bur can I say watching you do what you do is an absolute art and one that I could watch all day long its diperb ot really is amd I want too thank you for sharing with all of us and I look gorward too more in the future m
Hi James... This was such a nice comment to receive, thank you so much! It is really wonderful to know that my efforts actually helped you during what sounds like a pretty epic fight in hospital. Stay tuned as i have more gently restorative films in the pipeline. Thanks again. Richard
Very impressive work! If anyone wonders why Rolex watches are expensive to buy and service, just watch your videos to see all that goes into the service. Well done.
Thank you so much Kevin and for taking a moment to give this feedback. Richard
This piece is like my first goal as a real watch love the datejust always looks good
MAestro .
Gracias por dejarnos ver tu trabajo . impresionante.
Great video.Thanks for sharing.🙏🏼
Amazing work!!! Great video!!
Amazing work!
Well done! Beautiful watch inside and out.
So pleased you enjoyed this Eldon! Richard
Amazing result ! The slightly damaged crown is part of the history of the watch and definitely adds to its charm.
I wonder what happened to it to cause such damage to the crystal; it must have been one hell of a blow (in every sense of the word).
Your videos have become quite addictive. Whether it be a Vostok or a Rolex, your presentation and the quality of work shown is wonderful to watch.
Thanks Dave... Very pleased you are enjoying my videos and thanks for the great feedback. Richard
Fascinating. Thank you.
Великолепная работа настоящего мастера. Браво.
So worth watching!
Perfect work 👍
Great work - nice steady hands
I like the cleanliness and discipline of your workplace or workstation. And the mastery over the watch repairing is no doubt excellent, i think you also believe in the slogan, ''nothing but the best''. i will share this video in my circle.
Hi SyedAhmed! Great feedback thank you and thank you also for sharing. Richard
Nice work!
Absolut amazing.....No seen better .....Please more
In September I go to watchmaker school and learn this job💥
What amazing work
Awesome to watch an artist in action. It was so effective to keep the conversation out and letting our eyes see it all unfold from the gruesome first looks at the terribly damaged Rolex to the finished beautiful looking Datejust. I can't imagine how much time you spent with the watch, but the outcome was simply great. I have so much respect for watchmakers and your performance was exceptional. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of the process.
HI John ... thanks you so much for this feedback it was very kind of you to take the trouble to give it and I am delighted you enjoyed this video. Richard
I love a good watch restoration video,chilling time 👍
Goodness knows how it got into that state, but fortunately, Sir Perrett comes to the rescue, excellent work.
Hi IAN ... it can happen in an instant I guess but yes it is nice to be able to bring it all back to how it should be. Richard
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I'd be interested to know what these restorations individually cost. Like Wheeler Dealers.. break down the repairs, parts, and services.
I just stumbled upon your channel
amazing craftsmanship, really
Another beautiful service and restoration Richard. Thanks for sharing your skills with us. John
Hi Supercruze! Good to hear from you! And thanks for this great feedback. Richard
Fascinating!
VERY NICE. THANK YOU
Im having so much joy watching this
Amazing ! Great video :)
Another masterful job:)
Excellent service
Amazing restoration 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Poor Rolex i love watching these kinds of vids these watch makers have the patience of a saint
I really enjoyed this new video. Excelent job! As always. Thank you for turning a very difficult task into entertainment. Keep up the good work Richard! Cheers from the end of the world, Ricardo.
Thanks so mcuh Ricardo ... apologies for the delay in response too as I someway missed this great feedback. Thank you. Richard
11:44 got to love the tea diffusers I have one my self great for making a cup of chamomile. ⌚✔👍🏾🤣
I hope the owner will have MORE RESPECT for a Rolex in the future.The craftmanship that goes into these watches is maticulous.You did a very nice job.
Cada maestrillo con su librillo
Buena labor 🤝👏👏👏
Sr. RICHARD
I love watching your work, great insight into watchmaking, thank you for your vids.
Thanks Manila Nineteen ... great to hear from you sir! Richard
Amazing 👍
Grande mestre na arte em relógios!
very hard working sir..
Phenomenal video. Bravo
Another exelent video Richard thank you, from the North West.
Hi Dave ... thank you so much sir! Your feedback much appreciated. Richard
4:07 Something reminds me of this precise movement. Namely, when I once pulled out a tick that was stuck in his neck for a friend. :))
Great job my friend!! Always so satisfying to see you perform such an excellent job!! You're a pro for sure!!
Hi Joeseph! Thank you so much for this great feedback. Much appreciated. Richard
without words and without comment, everyone understood the difference between people watching.
Fine work on a worthy timepiece.
Thanks for posting.
Thanks so much for this feedback Steve. very much appreciate you taking a moment to engage on this. Richard
Very nice super closeup shots!
Brilliant work Richard!
All the best
Thanks so much Yasha V... Great to hear from you! Richard
Beautiful
Pure art. Congratulations and greetings from Brazil.
Thank you so much Regis! Richard
Paused my movie to watch this. Love the videos. They are relaxing and educational. Thanks for your sharing your knowledge with the world. Do you have Patreon? I would support the channel.
Hi All Things M3 ... Thank you so much I am very pleased you like my stuff wand find it relaxing as that is the intention! The best way to support is to become a member of my website. www.richardperrett.com/membership-join/ this also gives access to my 'Watch World Explorer' tool. Hope this is useful and thanks again. Richard
Phenomenal! You have no idea how relaxed I am after watching one of your videos. Such incredible talent, thank you for sharing. I worked on an Invicta once thinking I had achieved enough knowledge and screwed it up royally. Practice make perfect. ;0)
Hi Al Moscola... I am delighted to know that you find my videos relaxing as this is intentional. Practice is so important and I am fortunate to get a lot of it. Thanks again. Richard
Rose gold and stainless. Don’t think I have ever seen that combination before. Good video.
Hi The Dom ... I think the Rose Gold and Stainless steel really works nicely on this piece. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker Thank you for the reply. So how do I know what kind of movement is in my watch? I viewed one of your other videos, the 2-toned with the blue face and the “3135” movement. Such raves about the movement itself, I admire your passion but for me it’s like looking under the hood (bonnet as you would say) of a modern sports car. You know that it’s an engine but that’s about as far as it goes. I am in the market for another watch and I had no idea that there were different models of movements as well as the style of watch. Just want to know what to look for. Thank you for the great videos.
Good job
Ho visto restauratori e mastri orologiai molto più preparati e professionali..hai ancora molto da imparare!
Grazie mille! Penso che tu abbia ragione Naos Puppis! Ci sono molti grandi orologiai là fuori migliori di me di sicuro. Mi piace molto imparare e cercare di migliorare ogni giorno, quindi questo messaggio mi dice che spero di avere molto piacere da questo a venire. Grazie mille per esserti preso la briga di fornire questa valutazione accurata. Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker Sei gentilissimo e mi fa molto piacere che tu non ti sia offeso per la mia critica. Mi fai sentire in colpa per quanto io ho scritto prima, ciao buona serata e buon weekend.
Well Done bro 👏👏👏
Good job.
👏👏👏👏
Wow.. Very impressive. Tremendous dexterity and steady handwork . As a skilled tradesman I can appreciate the meticulous nature of your craft.. salud👍..
Thank you so much Salvador.. Its always nice to get good feedback from fellow engineers! Much Appreciated! Richard
Wonderful job! I would like one just like this
Amazing work, it's almost therapeutic to watch! It would be great to see you service an Omega Coaxial movement
Hi Richard... It's designed to be therapeutic so it good to hear that it actually is. A co-axial movement is definitely on the list to do as a video. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
Superb Richard:)
Thank you so much for taking a moment to give this encouraging feedback Rajesh! Much appreciated. Richard
Some great macro photography and another beautiful restoration👍
Hi Richard, what an amazing video. It must be so satisfying to work on Rolex🤗! Thank you 🙏
Thanks so much for this feedback Nick! Richard
Great video. I love the precision and beauty of the piece.
I can't imagine how much the tools you need cost. Definitely not items one would pick up at Walmart or Home Depot.
Thanks Robert ... yes there's pretty much a precision tool for every task and they are not cheap. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
Beautiful work Richard!
Hi AlejPix... Thank you so much! Richard
Richard - I often say mediocrity is everywhere but excellence is rare! Clearly you are excellent at your craft and a true professional and gentleman. I am a yank and love your country across the pond - an American but think British. I am fortunate to have a fine Rolex collection and would not hesitate in utilizing your craft if ever needed. At the risk of being possibly too intrusive with my question you know us yanks :-) can you assure authentic Rolex parts; or as you have stated it is hit or miss my concern is for obvious reasons and hope my question does not offend. I truly enjoy your videos and look forward to more! Happy Holidays! Paul - Boston, MA
Hi Lobby lobster ... Thanks firstly for the support and for saying nice things about the UK! I cannot 'assure' genuine Rolex parts because as an independent watchmaker I do not have nor can I currently get a Rolex parts account. Such things dreams are made of. The implication is however less significant than you might think. Sometimes Geniune parts are available from a variety of sources and there is a strong market in generic parts which on the whole are very good. This is how independents operate. The advantage we have over a Rolex Service Centre is cost and a much more personal service. We can do exactly as you direct and keep you informed at every stage. Hope this answers your question and thank you for asking it so nicely! Richard
Such an art.
When I bought my oyster perpetual, the guy in Watches of Switzerland said, " never play golf with it on" as that's the worst thing you can do to an automatic watch! how much truth there is in that I don't know, I Have swum several thousand miles of front crawl in it since 1968 without any damage to the self winding movement though! Great Video Richard, thank you, Must be nice to have one's watch serviced by someone you can trust. Last time mine was serviced (Goldsmiths) whoever did it, forgot to replace the crown seal, I thought there was something wrong, as when I wound it in, it stopped with a "clunk" rather than a nice soft feel. First time in the pool, it got full of water! Wasn't happy at all!
Ótimo trabalho parabéns
very nice
Lovely restoration and great video !!!
Thanks so much Habits and Hology! Richard
watching this relieves my stress in life.
Very nicely done Richard! You use an ultrasonic for cleaning everything? So do i. What cleaning fluids do you use?
Brilliant & Bravo!
What a great video and love your commentary. You are a very skilled man!
Great feedback! Thank you so much Tunnel of Love! Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker There is something quite fascinating watching to take something broken and after you have finished looks amazing. All I can do is fix/ restore motorcycles. So can appreciate the wonder of all those amazing parts that go together to make a mechanical marvel. If I ever get a Rolex (ha ha) that needs repair/ service you will be my first call. Best Regards
amazing work :)
Thank you so much Mike! Richard
Stunning work and beautiful production.
Please invite the jackdaws back!
'Recertified'.
Thank you so much Glenn ... haha! the Jackdaws are pretty noisy sometimes and right outside my workshop window! Thanks again . Richard