It cannot be overstressed how hard it is to line up the train wheels with the jewel holes in the bridge. You make them look like they are the size of dinner plates. Mad skills.
This must be the most professional video I ever saw, it's is just incredible nice made, if I ever have a rolex I certainly want you to service it, thanks for sharing this enjoyment.
Did you pre-oil the mainspring or did you apply the oil after it had been installed in the barrel? I install it dry in the barrel that had its sidewalls greased with a braking grease, then oil it carefully on top, letting the oil penetrate and spread. Or, perhaps you do not grease it at all? Just curious because the video does not show.
Hi Mark, thanks for sharing your knowledge.I have a question, when you wind an automatic mainspring in a winder how do you insert the last bridle without risking damaging or distorting it cos the pressure must be great I suppose?
I find this, and all of your videos amazing. Remarkable dexterity, and ability to remember where everything goes when re-assembling. I would like to ask why this watch, and a number of other watch movements, have so many shock mounts for the end jewels? There are at least two sets aside from the one on the balance wheel. Is it for greater shock resistance, is it for lower friction, a comination of the two, or is it a decorative touch, as in the perlage and various other moverment finishing methods? It does seem like it would make re-lubricating the movement somewhat more time consuming than regular, pressed in jewel settings, as the jewels have to be removed, cleaned separately, lubricated, and then reassembled, vs. just putting a tiny drop of lubricant on them.
Excellent video quality in general, but I would like to point out that using a D.S.L.R. with a large sensor means that you get very little depth of field, as is apparent in your shot of the whole collection of parts on the table. Phone cameras, however do much better in this regard because the lenses and sensors are much smaller and therefore produce very high depth of field. Two small questions: Is it correct to assume that usually old watches tend to run slower with age? Will it still benefit an old watch to clean and oil without tampering with the mainspring? Thanks.
I saw that there were quite a few scratches on the automatic winding plate and also on the balance bridge (small scratches on the edge). Do you have any idea how that happened? (uncareful previous watchmaker or something happened to the movement?). I can't imagine those part leaving the factory like that at rolex.
hi fantastic you make it look so easy I've collected a few watches over the years couple need servicing couple need mending how do i get in touch with you i take it you mend watches for a living I'm hopeless with computers a,t,b you yours stevie
I missed the part of the video where the click spring goes flying across the room and you spend the next hour on your hands and knees looking for it! Or is that just me? lol JK Great job as always!
I can't believe how much dirt and debris accumulates inside a fully sealed watch. I wish you would elaborate on what you find and what things mean a bit more. Would love to know where all that crap comes from, etc. And to bad we don't get a video back with our watches after service. Would be nice to see what the inside of my Rolex look like. After all I will pay around $700 for my GMT Master 2 service. I wonder if I can request a video. Would be a nice ouch for the $$
It would be nice to get the old parts back too. After a motorcycle accident my Sub was completely overhauled. A new face and hands were fitted (not damaged in the accident) along with strap, glass etc. and now I hear much vintage value was removed from the watch as a result. Before being aware of this I was quite pleased at getting it back looking upgraded and brand new. But now, not that I will ever sell the watch, I would have preferred to have been left with the creamy worn out lume and slightly tarnished hands.
Extraordinary! it makes me think: every existing being can be caused or product of the hazard? Certainly not! It must be an Intelligence at the very begining
On the bench. 5 Year apprenticeship. Also studied the BHI course in Horology at Gorton college in Manchester finishing at Hackney college in London, but those were general courses in Horology and not specifically relevant to watch repair, interesting - but not useful for on-the-bench watch repair. And finally, I still study. You can never know too much and I learn new things all the time - that's what makes watch repair so interesting even after 25 years.
what i dont understand is: How the hell a clock maker come up with these ide'a.. like: im gonna do this and this and it gonna work. Where does these ide'a come from?
True, I've changed a broken quartz analogue movement, it was stressful and I was having to hold my breath between operations like a sniper to prevent unwanted hand movements.
Yep. All mechanical watches need to be stripped and the old oil and grease removed / cleaned and re-lubricated every so often if you want them to keep accurate time and for parts not to wear out. Grease and oil only has a limited lifespan.
EyeOnTime ,yes many Swiss watches like Oris Longines Tissot and Japanese watches like Seiko and Citizen etc of lower price are just as well made but don’t command the ridiculous premium of Rolex.I agree with your comment
It cannot be overstressed how hard it is to line up the train wheels with the jewel holes in the bridge. You make them look like they are the size of dinner plates. Mad skills.
I am blown away by these Videos. You are indeed a consummate professional with a lot of patience. Its a real treat to watch you work. Thanks
This must be the most professional video I ever saw, it's is just incredible nice made, if I ever have a rolex I certainly want you to service it, thanks for sharing this enjoyment.
What macro lens are you using? It's absolutely brilliant
What do you use for magnification? monocular eyeglass? binocular loupes? stereomicroscope?
Hi Mark Great video. May I enquire as to which cleaning fluid you use for the end stones?Many thanks.
Did you pre-oil the mainspring or did you apply the oil after it had been installed in the barrel? I install it dry in the barrel that had its sidewalls greased with a braking grease, then oil it carefully on top, letting the oil penetrate and spread. Or, perhaps you do not grease it at all? Just curious because the video does not show.
Hi Mark, thanks for sharing your knowledge.I have a question, when you wind an automatic mainspring in a winder how do you insert the last bridle without risking damaging or distorting it cos the pressure must be great I suppose?
i know this was released a couple of years ago, but i get sweaty palms ans short of breath just watching this:)
What are the purple gears in the automatic works made of?
Wonderful work, I'm aghast that people give this a thumbs down!
Also MarkAre you placing the end stones back in their original place and if not does it matter?
I find this, and all of your videos amazing. Remarkable dexterity, and ability to remember where everything goes when re-assembling.
I would like to ask why this watch, and a number of other watch movements, have so many shock mounts for the end jewels? There are at least two sets aside from the one on the balance wheel. Is it for greater shock resistance, is it for lower friction, a comination of the two, or is it a decorative touch, as in the perlage and various other moverment finishing methods? It does seem like it would make re-lubricating the movement somewhat more time consuming than regular, pressed in jewel settings, as the jewels have to be removed, cleaned separately, lubricated, and then reassembled, vs. just putting a tiny drop of lubricant on them.
video molto molto interessante,e' evidente la Sua conoscenza profonda dei movimenti rolex,complimenti.
Excellent video quality in general, but I would like to point out that using a D.S.L.R. with a large sensor means that you get very little depth of field, as is apparent in your shot of the whole collection of parts on the table. Phone cameras, however do much better in this regard because the lenses and sensors are much smaller and therefore produce very high depth of field.
Two small questions: Is it correct to assume that usually old watches tend to run slower with age? Will it still benefit an old watch to clean and oil without tampering with the mainspring? Thanks.
Hello Mark, greetings from northern Sweden.
What are the endstones or jewels for? I mean it can't just be to make the works look pretty, right?
I believe they're generally made of ruby.
Being the second hardest stone after diamond; they are used to limit end play wear, or axial thrust.
I saw that there were quite a few scratches on the automatic winding plate and also on the balance bridge (small scratches on the edge). Do you have any idea how that happened? (uncareful previous watchmaker or something happened to the movement?). I can't imagine those part leaving the factory like that at rolex.
hi fantastic you make it look so easy I've collected a few watches over the years couple need servicing couple need mending how do i get in touch with you i take it you mend watches for a living I'm hopeless with computers a,t,b you yours stevie
Is it common that the minute wheel goes directly to the barrel? Or is this a Rolex thing?
How often does a watch need to be cleaned and oiled?
You are aMaster of Time! Such beautiful work
I find this mesmerising
Hi where can i get parts for this calibre1979 circa
Please tell me those screws are all the same !
18:35 Lol. I was transfixed by that excess oil spot and then you wiped it off. Thanks.
For what purpose jewels stay there? And they are real?
excuse me what is the purple rocks are for??
I missed the part of the video where the click spring goes flying across the room and you spend the next hour on your hands and knees looking for it! Or is that just me? lol JK Great job as always!
Reminds me of that scene of John Candy in Delirious lol
muy buen trabajo !
I always work over shag carpet
When do you lubricate the main spring
That's personal.
I can't believe how much dirt and debris accumulates inside a fully sealed watch. I wish you would elaborate on what you find and what things mean a bit more. Would love to know where all that crap comes from, etc. And to bad we don't get a video back with our watches after service. Would be nice to see what the inside of my Rolex look like. After all I will pay around $700 for my GMT Master 2 service. I wonder if I can request a video. Would be a nice ouch for the $$
It would be nice to get the old parts back too. After a motorcycle accident my Sub was completely overhauled. A new face and hands were fitted (not damaged in the accident) along with strap, glass etc. and now I hear much vintage value was removed from the watch as a result. Before being aware of this I was quite pleased at getting it back looking upgraded and brand new. But now, not that I will ever sell the watch, I would have preferred to have been left with the creamy worn out lume and slightly tarnished hands.
I believe the dealers are actually REQUIRED to do that.
Extraordinary! it makes me think: every existing being can be caused or product of the hazard? Certainly not! It must be an Intelligence at the very begining
thank you for teaching
Imagine the small CNC machines that make those parts
Realy nice video to see. Great job.
Good job,,,kool
7:30 why did you replace the barrel arbor?
I doubt he replaced it with a different arbor, just put the old one back in place.
Sounds like Eckhart Tolle is narrating watch repair :D
.With my fingers I could possibly take off the back with help.This man is a genius
An INSANE amount of effort. FOR WHAT?
We must attach meaning ourselves. For my part I find the precision, the complexity and the talent suffices.
can you please tell me from where you have studied horology
On the bench. 5 Year apprenticeship. Also studied the BHI course in Horology at Gorton college in Manchester finishing at Hackney college in London, but those were general courses in Horology and not specifically relevant to watch repair, interesting - but not useful for on-the-bench watch repair. And finally, I still study. You can never know too much and I learn new things all the time - that's what makes watch repair so interesting even after 25 years.
+Watch Repair Channel thanks😃
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@@WatchRepairChannel Is it true that there is a shortage of watchmakers in the industry today, now that mechanical watches are more popular?!
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what i dont understand is: How the hell a clock maker come up with these ide'a.. like: im gonna do this and this and it gonna work. Where does these ide'a come from?
so cool
Not the kind of job you want to do after coffee
Or if you have Parkinson's.
True, I've changed a broken quartz analogue movement, it was stressful and I was having to hold my breath between operations like a sniper to prevent unwanted hand movements.
If I were to do this I would take the first part out - ping part on floor.
Rolex have plastic gears???
No, apparently they are Teflon coated to reduce wear and friction.
i feel pain. why?.
What would the world be like without rodico? lol
Like watching open heart surgery.
So easy a caveman can do it
Takes apart rolex. Then realizes that you cant put back together..
Try not to sneeze
Is this even neccsary
Yep. All mechanical watches need to be stripped and the old oil and grease removed / cleaned and re-lubricated every so often if you want them to keep accurate time and for parts not to wear out. Grease and oil only has a limited lifespan.
very good hands but sometimes very low blood sugar :-) like a surgeon...
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Rolex movements are very underwhelming for the costs.
EyeOnTime ,yes many Swiss watches like Oris Longines Tissot and Japanese watches like Seiko and Citizen etc of lower price are just as well made but don’t command the ridiculous premium of Rolex.I agree with your comment