I have not yet completed my initiation of crawling around the floor looking for screws, but I love the videos and with them I'm gaining the courage and knowledge needed to service my watch collection of about 25 watches that I've had for over 20 years. Excellent presentation. Thanks.
Very therapeutic watching these videos. The tiny world of watch engineering is fabulous to see. If you have never taken a watch apart it might be hard for you to appreciate just how minute the components are, to do what is done in these videos takes great care and skill. Why do I always seem to have screws left over when I try this lol.
I watched you service that Rolex 3135 and enjoyed it immensely. I admire the passion, patience and the dedication that you demonstrate when performing these intricate detail jobs. I have come to the conclusion that is pure love and passion that you have for what you do, I respect you immensely I will continue to watch your videos always, you really inspired me. A big thumbs up for you Sir.
Great show. I intend on watching all of your videos. I have seen a few others and I can say that after viewing them they help a person appreciate the work that goes into constructing and maintaining these fine pieces.
Mark, I started repairing watches and collecting them after I retired seven years ago. With your videos I finally worked up the courage to repair a customers Rolex Datejust that was rusted pretty bad, especially the key works. After cleaning it up and purchasing about five parts from eBay, it's running like a champ thanks to your videos. It goes without saying this challenge has boosted my confidence and my pocket change. The only thing I ask is that would you please do a video on adjusting the regulator on the 3135. This one is running at -7 sec. Per day which I think is great but maybe could be better. Thanks Mark!! Dave Matthews
I have a rusted out Yachtmaster thats been sitting for a few years because when I took it to a watch maker they wanted 7k to do the repair, but after watching this video I've decided I'm going to try and tackle repairing it myself. What was the process of cleaning off the parts like and which parts did you end up replacing?
it depends on the damage what parts to replace.. 7k is crazy as the new whole movement ( guessing it's a 3135 ) it's at max 3k euros. And I'm talking about a complete and new movement. I'd suggest you to go somewhere else, or either ask him if it's possible to do just the swap, you buy the movement yourself and then bring everything to swap. But I really suggest going somewhere else.
Wow your videos are like a breath of cool fresh air. I have seen other videos and they skipped alot of important details , but your videos are on point to assiting you in a succesful repair. Thank you! two thumbs up, if I had three thumbs I would of given you three!!! Now I have all the confidence in the world in fixing my Rolex 3135
Thank you for the awesome, informative videos. I have become interested in watch repair, and have watched a number of your videos. You are clear, concise, and I have even heard a dry joke or two in your videos... which was epic. I appreciate the work you put into these, and I'm even considering the course. Thanks!
Your work and knowledge is so helpful you have a great way of teaching and the videos that you make .this can very difficult ..so I do not understand why at times. Some of the viewers choose a Thumbs down. . Don't let them put you of your great work. Jon
Great videos! Very interesting to see the construction of this movement; it's quite different than ETA or other movements which I've seen. Some clever design decisions, but lacking in information on how to service... until now, of course! If I ever buy a Rolex with a 3135, I'll definitely be watching your videos for reference when it comes time to service them.
Absolutely fascinating to see 'my' watch serviced. A brilliant set of videos and no, I certainly don't intend to try it myself. I read somewhere that the Rolex movement was pretty simple but that looked anything but simple to me. I have some idea now why Rolex charge me so much and they also include a very nice re-polishing job. Your excellent video inspires confidence, so rather than giving away 'secrets' you are doing a good marketing job. How much do you charge? .............. and I do mean that seriously.
Hi Mark you do a special job.Bravo!!!! I have a problem. I have a Rolex 16233 with calibre 3135 and inside has rust. What can i do to revomer the rust of the parts? I have think the electolysis. Is the rigth choise? Thanks for fantastic video. Go on!!!!!
Hi, Mark, Great work on the 3135. You didn't mention which lubricants to use. Rolex recommends some proprietary oils/greases - do you think you could edit your video to indicate the Möbius equivalents? Also, you don't mention epilame or lubeta - how would you recommend these to be used? Thanks for all your excellent videos.
Hi, Two questions. 1. When you are oiling the reversers are you using 9010? 2. What do you use to support the second hand? My understanding is that the brass hand on the other side will dent if you push to hard and will slow down the sec hand. Thank You, Jason Appelbaum
Fantastic series and beautifully filmed and narrated. Curious how you keep the dial and crystal free of dust and debris upon assembly. Always assumed this is done in a clean room environment at the factory, difficult to duplicate outside of the factory. Big thanks for a very educational series of videos. Ciao.
Rodico and tiny air pump to remove debris and fingerprints . But a good watchmaker wouldn’t leave fingerprints on the dial or crystal interior in the first place
I figured, given and taken, it took you about an hour to do it. What is your hourly rate and does it vary with the type of watch you work on? Further, what sort of lubricants did you use, I saw one was a clear the other a blueish, were they?
Hi mark hope that your well. Only asking the automatic winding reversing wheels are they the same as each other can they marry up in either bridge jewels. and also do you lubricate the pallet pivots cheers ady
Il 3135 e' un capolavoro di efficienza complimenti per i bellissimi video. Sarebbe molto interessante lo smontaggio anche del movimento del GMT Masters II. Saluti.
Es buen relojero, solo le falto lubricar el árbol central de la ancora y los labios de la misma , así como el incablock de la ancora, y en el segundo 26 de la tercera parte al montar la platina se sugecion de el calendario no verifico que estuvieran sincronizados los dientes del sistema de remontuar y al apretar los tornillos pueden desgranarse los diente de rueda rombo así como de la rueda de arrastre del calendario por lo demás esta bien !!!!
Mark i wish i had a real Rolex just so i could get you to do your magic ,, but i only have a clone GMT 2 , it is a good one but fake, i can only wish for a real one. i am planning to open it up just to see what it is that makes it a good clone..
Mike, you don't want to inspire a new generation of watch repairers? It is important to pass the knowledge on Mike, I don't have any secrets and neither should you! Should Donald De Carle not have written Practical Watch Repairing? Should George Daniels not have written his excellent "Watchmaking" book? You should grow up!
Excellent video. Regarding sharing secrets; would I tear into a Rolex or Breitling because I have watched this video? No... I would absolutely not. Over to the specialist for those. I WOULD feel very confident handing my treasures over to a gentleman like Mr Lovick, knowing they are in the safest possible hands. I might tackle a Timex battery but thats about it (and I maintain million$ power generation equipment so I do know my way around technical/electrical stuff). Cheers for some very good videos Mark. Enjoying them a lot
I have not yet completed my initiation of crawling around the floor looking for screws, but I love the videos and with them I'm gaining the courage and knowledge needed to service my watch collection of about 25 watches that I've had for over 20 years. Excellent presentation. Thanks.
Very therapeutic watching these videos. The tiny world of watch engineering is fabulous to see. If you have never taken a watch apart it might be hard for you to appreciate just how minute the components are, to do what is done in these videos takes great care and skill. Why do I always seem to have screws left over when I try this lol.
The level of care and skill required to service a mechanical watch is fascinating! Thanks for posting this amazing video.
Best watchmaker on UA-cam hands down ! ⏰💯
You have one of the best ASMR voices I've ever heard.
Nayr747 Thanks - hope I didn't send you too sleep :)
+Watch Repair Channel my dog started snoring when I was watching your video :D
I watched you service that Rolex 3135 and enjoyed it immensely. I admire the passion, patience and the dedication that you demonstrate when performing these intricate detail jobs. I have come to the conclusion that is pure love and passion that you have for what you do, I respect you immensely I will continue to watch your videos always, you really inspired me. A big thumbs up for you Sir.
Great show. I intend on watching all of your videos. I have seen a few others and I can say that after viewing them they help a person appreciate the work that goes into constructing and maintaining these fine pieces.
This is a brilliant set of videos . I have learnt more from these than anything on any watch forums . Thank you very much
Mark,
I started repairing watches and collecting them after I retired seven years ago. With your videos I finally worked up the courage to repair a customers Rolex Datejust that was rusted pretty bad, especially the key works. After cleaning it up and purchasing about five parts from eBay, it's running like a champ thanks to your videos. It goes without saying this challenge has boosted my confidence and my pocket change. The only thing I ask is that would you please do a video on adjusting the regulator on the 3135. This one is running at -7 sec. Per day which I think is great but maybe could be better. Thanks Mark!!
Dave Matthews
I have a rusted out Yachtmaster thats been sitting for a few years because when I took it to a watch maker they wanted 7k to do the repair, but after watching this video I've decided I'm going to try and tackle repairing it myself. What was the process of cleaning off the parts like and which parts did you end up replacing?
it depends on the damage what parts to replace.. 7k is crazy as the new whole movement ( guessing it's a 3135 ) it's at max 3k euros. And I'm talking about a complete and new movement. I'd suggest you to go somewhere else, or either ask him if it's possible to do just the swap, you buy the movement yourself and then bring everything to swap. But I really suggest going somewhere else.
Your voice is made for commentating PGA golf. And you have great skill as a watch repairman
Wow your videos are like a breath of cool fresh air. I have seen other videos and they skipped alot of important details , but your videos are on point to assiting you in a succesful repair. Thank you! two thumbs up, if I had three thumbs I would of given you three!!! Now I have all the confidence in the world in fixing my Rolex 3135
I serviced a Chinese Dandong 3135 using this as a guide. Thanks a bunch mate.
Thank you for the awesome, informative videos. I have become interested in watch repair, and have watched a number of your videos. You are clear, concise, and I have even heard a dry joke or two in your videos... which was epic. I appreciate the work you put into these, and I'm even considering the course. Thanks!
Thank you so very much for these videos.They are clearly focused and well narrated. Thanks for taking the time and making the effort.
Welcome :)
Thanks for making this available; I am watching it with great pleasure!
Your work and knowledge is so helpful you have a great way of teaching and the videos that you make .this can very difficult ..so I do not understand why at times. Some of the viewers choose a Thumbs down. .
Don't let them put you of your great work.
Jon
Brilliant work! It makes me appreciate my Rolex a lot more, given that I never see what goes on inside.
Each and every piece so beautifully finished!
Great videos! Very interesting to see the construction of this movement; it's quite different than ETA or other movements which I've seen. Some clever design decisions, but lacking in information on how to service... until now, of course! If I ever buy a Rolex with a 3135, I'll definitely be watching your videos for reference when it comes time to service them.
RB0087 Thanks - appreciate your comment
Great new videos on this movement! Thanks so much for making and sharing these with us. Glad your back!
Thank you so much, Mark! I’m studying like a mad man on this movement!!
Thank u very much for making so many tutorials, sir. I have a question: How to regulate such movement like this cal 3135?
Just curious about the palette stones. I see that you have not oiled them or the escape wheel teeth.
Please share your opinions.
Thanks.
Absolutely fascinating to see 'my' watch serviced. A brilliant set of videos and no, I certainly don't intend to try it myself.
I read somewhere that the Rolex movement was pretty simple but that looked anything but simple to me. I have some idea now why Rolex charge me so much and they also include a very nice re-polishing job.
Your excellent video inspires confidence, so rather than giving away 'secrets' you are doing a good marketing job. How much do you charge? .............. and I do mean that seriously.
Great video. Can I ask what kind of oiler you're using? Looks much better than the Bergeon ones I have.
Soothing stress relief here and sleep therapy. Thankyou. Such talent.
Great video !! Thank you 👍 what kind of tweezers did you use to work on the 3135 ?
Bravo - three superb videos - well worth waiting for! :-)
Will Fly Cheers Will - took me a while to get back on track :)
Hi Mark you do a special job.Bravo!!!! I have a problem. I have a Rolex 16233 with calibre 3135 and inside has rust. What can i do to revomer the rust of the parts? I have think the electolysis. Is the rigth choise? Thanks for fantastic video. Go on!!!!!
Hi, Mark,
Great work on the 3135. You didn't mention which lubricants to use. Rolex recommends some proprietary oils/greases - do you think you could edit your video to indicate the Möbius equivalents? Also, you don't mention epilame or lubeta - how would you recommend these to be used? Thanks for all your excellent videos.
Thanks Mark....nice to know what's behind the pretty blue dial of my 16233.
GREAT vid!!!
Very inspiring video Mark thanks for it looking forward to seeing you with your next project
Hi,
Two questions.
1. When you are oiling the reversers are you using 9010?
2. What do you use to support the second hand? My understanding is that the brass hand on the other side will dent if you push to hard and will slow down the sec hand.
Thank You,
Jason Appelbaum
Another fine job, thank you for sharing
This is just perfect from begin to end. You are a master
Fantastic series and beautifully filmed and narrated. Curious how you keep the dial and crystal free of dust and debris upon assembly. Always assumed this is done in a clean room environment at the factory, difficult to duplicate outside of the factory. Big thanks for a very educational series of videos. Ciao.
Rodico and tiny air pump to remove debris and fingerprints . But a good watchmaker wouldn’t leave fingerprints on the dial or crystal interior in the first place
That's quite a piece of machinery, Thanks Mark
Excellent videos & skills of yours Mark, a very interesting to watch. I'm excited to see your next videos.
Awesome Video. Which Oils would you recommend for the 3135?
Fantastic! video.. After watching it I'm thinking on doing my self the service on my 16030 Rolex.
Thank you! for sharing it. - Joe
WHAT are you using to lubricate the jeweled pivots for the gears? Moebius D5? What others?
I figured, given and taken, it took you about an hour to do it. What is your hourly rate and does it vary with the type of watch you work on? Further, what sort of lubricants did you use, I saw one was a clear the other a blueish, were they?
What sort of camera was used here? The image quality if so good and focused.
Hello, which tools do you recommend specifically to remove and re-install hands?
How do you mark the case back as to know when it was serviced
No regulations with the microstela ?
Great videos of you. I hace learnt a Lot. Greetings from México City.
Stunning mate Stunning!
Thanks this has saved me a small fortune ++++++++++++++++
Thanks for us because I’m not good technician but your this video very helpful for me thanks thanks again thanks sir
grazie per questo video mi faresti sapere che tipi di oli usi grazie
Thank you for 3 great videos
Trabalhando muito gratificante parabéns
Amazing job! Fantastic! Thank for great video
Great! What kind of oils/grease do you use? :-)
Thank you! Awesome video
That dial is a beautiful deep blue that only Rolex can produce.
Hi mark hope that your well. Only asking the automatic winding reversing wheels are they the same as each other can they marry up in either bridge jewels. and also do you lubricate the pallet pivots cheers ady
Hi Ady, The reversing wheels are the same and the pallet pivots should be left dry :)
Hi mark just asking what a BHT MULTI TOOL
Tool with SIX facetspoising, setting, HS adjusting thanks ady
Il 3135 e' un capolavoro di efficienza complimenti per i bellissimi video. Sarebbe molto interessante lo smontaggio anche del movimento del GMT Masters II. Saluti.
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Very good work great thanks for you 👍👏❤🌷
show how to adjust the accuracy at the rolex, please!
Sarebbe interessante sapere che oli hai usato
That was very cool, thank you!
thanks for this great tutorial!!
Es buen relojero, solo le falto lubricar el árbol central de la ancora y los labios de la misma , así como el incablock de la ancora, y en el segundo 26 de la tercera parte al montar la platina se sugecion de el calendario no verifico que estuvieran sincronizados los dientes del sistema de remontuar y al apretar los tornillos pueden desgranarse los diente de rueda rombo así como de la rueda de arrastre del calendario por lo demás esta bien !!!!
I have no trouble remembering how to put back together printers taken apart to the last screw, but I'm finding this intimidating.
The last printer I tried to repair ended up on the rubbish dump - big fail for me lol.
Great job...
Superb work :-)
Fabulous
Amplituda ????
Perfect❤
Wow!
Mark i wish i had a real Rolex just so i could get you to do your magic ,, but i only have a clone GMT 2 ,
it is a good one but fake, i can only wish for a real one. i am planning to open it up just to see what it is that makes it a good clone..
You should narrate snooker to earn a bit of cash on the side.
This is my porn. Really well done videos.
👍👋🇮🇹
Looks so easy, i lost you 5 min into the first part.
老外手艺还行啊🌶🌶🌶🍆🍆🍆
Thanks for sharing our secrets because I'm sure all those guys watching will be more than happy to share theirs with you! You're naive!
Mike, you don't want to inspire a new generation of watch repairers? It is important to pass the knowledge on Mike, I don't have any secrets and neither should you!
Should Donald De Carle not have written Practical Watch Repairing? Should George Daniels not have written his excellent "Watchmaking" book?
You should grow up!
Excellent video.
Regarding sharing secrets; would I tear into a Rolex or Breitling because I have watched this video? No... I would absolutely not. Over to the specialist for those.
I WOULD feel very confident handing my treasures over to a gentleman like Mr Lovick, knowing they are in the safest possible hands.
I might tackle a Timex battery but thats about it (and I maintain million$ power generation equipment so I do know my way around technical/electrical stuff).
Cheers for some very good videos Mark. Enjoying them a lot
Watch Repair Channel if we do not work to bring in new people there will not be anybody left
Hey what blue oil is that?
Great work keep it going!
>secrets
LOL I know you're not that fucking stupid Mike.