Restoration of a Rolex Watch - Diamond Dial and Movement versus Water
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
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This time I do a complete restoration of a beautiful Rolex Datejust with a Jubilee Diamond Dial and Rolex 2135 movement. The watch came with water damage to the dial and the mechanism. Replacing a dial like this, especially a jubilee dial with diamonds would be extremely difficult to achieve and very expensive. So in this video a repair and service the watch and clean up the dial to almost it's original condition.
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Music: Dixie Outlandish by John Deeley and The 41 Players (from The UA-cam Audio Library)
The birds singing was beautiful. So was the work you did on the watch.
I enjoy your camera work. Your Masterful skills. No silly music, no mindless chattering. Just the sounds of your craft. Thanks
Quality workmanship and camera work. A pleasure to watch, with no annoying adds. It doesn't get any better.
Masterful work Richard.
You are the Man who whispered to Rolexes. Absolutely beautiful!
Haha! The Rolex Whisperer! Cool! Thanks David! Richard
Absolutely awesome. I've messed about with old cheap watches and those screws look like specs of dust. I don't know how you manage to work so skillfully with such tiny components. Bravo sir
I love this profession with all my heart, but I do not have the tools and devices to work and repair capacities like you. Thank you, respect and appreciation for your mastery of work and an explanation of the repair 💖
Probably the most beautiful watch i ve ever seen.
Great video Richard. Sometimes it is difficult to comprehend how small and intricate the components are until you have something to compare them against. Da iawn.
Thanks for another great vintage Rolex video. Great work. Never get tired of the Rolex resto videos, love seeing these things keep going.
Thanks Gary... Considering the age and 'mileage' of these vintage Rolex watches they often restore really nicely. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
I love how you have all this equipment specific to the task.
These vids are so good for my mental health. Thanks mate, I really do appreciate you work.
Richard an outstanding restoration of my favorite version of the Datejust! At least they brought it to you for service before it became a truly rusted mess inside! I just subscribed to see more of your amazing work!
Truly the epitome of a craftsman. Great video as always good sir.
Thank you so much Wes... Very pleased you enjoyed this one sir! Richard
Beautiful job, lovely editing, this was a joy to view.
Thanks amme30! Very pleased you enjoyed it. And thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Richard
How much is this please 😊😊
Wow I have to admit these little machines are fascinating.
Thank you for sharing, just amazing, watching you work.
Hi To Fu, thank you so much for this great feedback! Richard
Another interesting restoration ! Loved the professional recovery when the spring went , well done Richard!
Next one tomorrow pre lights out has to be the 10 years in the canal restoration , can’t wait …..😴
Another great job well done Richard & the camera work is crystal clear, your really upping the stakes man
Hi vforvictor! That is good to hear sir! I have definitely put in some effort to try and up the quality zo its great when that is noticefd and acknowledged. Nice one! Thanks. Richard
To the manor born, this one. Extraordinary micro mechanics. Bravo!
Precisely Bill! Thank you so much! Richard
Another wonderful video. At this point all I can do is echo the kind words of your growing legion of subscribers. Great camera work, professional skills, calm delivery.
A major success, Major!
My best to you and your family as always, from the wilds of the Allegheny National Forest in Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Another great video Richard and I love all the different effects in the background
Haven't watched your videos in quite some time... You're doing a great job with your production! I especially enjoy seeing the specialty tools being used. Keep up the good work!
Hi Heywood! Thanks for this observation ... I have been trying to up my game in terms of film making and it's great to hear that the work invested is actually being noticed so thanks for taking the trouble to say so! Richard
Always love watching your videos. Such a privilege to see such a process and operation on a watch, particularly a Rolex! Keep the great content coming!
Hi Zach... This is great feedback. Much appreciated. Richard
You're a great watch caring your steps by steps move very smooth and carefully 🙂 nice video bro
Thank you for helping me I work on freinds and family's watches and a few have rust. I have been working on watches for about a year but I have been collecting for about 5 years.
Richard dear, its been a while...terribly sorry for not be able to watch your restoration for quite sometimes now..new phone won't let me sign in and I can't comment on your videos unless I use me old phone. As a fan, I missed you dearly and as always...A wonderful restoration as always.
Regards Aliff
Hi Aliff ... great to hear from you. I hope all is well with you and thank you for the great feedback. Very much appreciated! Richard
Amazing as always Richard! Since Covid I started doing work on watches, starting on cheap chinese and now pretty comfortable with 1/2 function ETA’s. Seeing your videos makes me want to try my hand at my rolex
Hi DutchClawz... Low error rate is the secret. You need to not be making very many errors when working on Rolex or it will vet expensive. Practice to drive down the error rate and then go for it I figure. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
I just subscribed the other day when I came across one of your videos Richard, your just amazing and that maybe even an understatement. Looking forward to what you'll do next, Thank you for sharing with us all!
Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for doing them
As always a pleasure to watch "no pun intended"
Richard, especially with the birdsong in the background very relaxing!👍👏
Magnificent and beautiful watching you service a beautiful watch great work 👏
Thanks Mini Cooper... Great to hear from you sir! Richard
Another spectacular video Richard, I am always blown away by your incredible camera work and I can't wait to see what's in that package!
Hi Vienna! You are way too kind for sure! In fact maybe I should come to The City of Music and do a collaboration. We could do kaffee und kuchen and then rummage in a flea market for a Rolex Daytona or Jaeger LeCoultre that is not full of water. That would be fun! Stay tuned! Richard
For a watch that had water ingress it is certainly very clean inside. Thanks for another great video, Richard and best wishes.
Beautiful Workmanship
Thanks so much John! Richard
Best subscriber plug ever. Looking forward to the video.
Haha! And they are so difficult to get just right so that is good to hear sir! Richard
Very relaxing video and the birds chirping haha
I am lucky George ... I have got the window closed here atm but it is nearly dusk and I can here the birds singing away! It's a nice sound to work to for sure. Thanks for thr feedback. Richard
Hi Richard, great to see this little gem smartened up. Looking forward to the Reverso challenge..👍
Excellent work as usual Richard!
Really interesting to see how these great watches were made and put together.
Beautiful Rolex with diamonds 😊👌
Elegant work on an elegant watch! Thx and cheers.
Thank you so much Marty! Richard
Another Rolex like new!. Thank you for yours videos Richard!!!
Hi Eloy... Haha! It's what I do I guess. Good to hear from you sir! Richard
Great work again Richard!
Thanks Greg... Hope all going good with you. Richard
Exceptional, nice and beautiful job. Congratulations sir.
Thank you so much Miguel! Richard
Wow! As usual another great video. I will share this with my friend maybe he can service his Date just lol. I put it on my timegrapher it is -85 s/d with a beat error of 0.4 it badly needs service. Funny thing is he's been wearing the Восток Амфибия I sold him last year and it's keeping perfect time for him. Talk about going from a Rolls to a Chevy. I have found watch collecting to be about happiness, fun, and your own identity. Half the fun is research, and saving up to buy the watch. Money from cheap to luxury prices really doesn't matter.
Hi Jimmy... Yes you're friend's Datejust definitely needs some TLC... I have been wearing my red Komandirskie a lot recently. They are great watches for sure! Thanks for the feedback. Richard
Es una joya el papá de los relojes, 🦾
Singing birds... The best soundttrack for working....
Es un hermoso reloj con un gran trabajo de reparación y mantenimiento. Enhorabuena Maestro!!!
I always look forward to watching one of your video's. You make what is very complex look simple. Excellent Video quality. Steady Hands. Thanks.
Can’t believe watching a watch repair would make me jump off the seat!
Can't wait to see the reverso that's gonna be awesome
Lubricants. I had a customer that sold Aimsoil and he changed his filter every 5k miles and oil every 30k. Well a few years later we were installing a replacement engine because it didn’t have oil pressure. Had so much build up from running the old oil. I think he quit selling it after that. Awesome video as always Richard.
Very nice Becelloosenigmaschine, Fine work!!
Thanks for this feedback Frank! Richard
Richard, fascinating, a masterclass, how do you keep your hands so steady. It's great to see such a beautiful movement come back to life.
Thanks for this Clive, great feedback and very much appreciated. Richard
Great video,I really enjoyed it.I bought a pre owned 2020Tudor Pelago a few weeks ago.It stopped working.I took it to my local Rolex/Tudor dealer,who called me a day later to say it was very over lubricated.The worse they had seen.So it seems to be a common problem!
Hi David... Bit odd that a 2020 watch is over lubrucated. I cannot think this would happen at Tudor and the watch is too new for a service to have been necessary. Not sure how this occurred. Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker The previous owner said the watch was not very good at time keeping and he took it to a watch dealer to investigate.Not a Rolex/Tudor dealer,There lies the problem,I think!
Absolutely perfect work ! ....... Un travail absolument parfait !
Merci beaucoup mon ami King Spec! Richard
You sir are a true artisan 👍🏼
What a nice surprise on a cold Saturday morning, able to see you going deep into another piece 😊
I'm not a lover of Rolex...However, that was/is a pretty thing and deserved the care you lavished on it.
Top work once again Richard, I love the macro videography that you bring to your vlogs👍
Hi Kent. Maybe ! I will convert you one day sir! And yes it is a pretty example so it would be a shame for it not to look its best. Thanks for the support as always. Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker Hmmmm good luck on that one 😉
One of my good friends has a DDM in his collection, along with several other models from the same house...the only watch of his I covet is his AP. I really would like to relieve him of that puppy 😉
I guess I'll be on tenterhooks until that Jaeger gets the RPW treatment 👍
Fabulous job as usual Richard, cant wait to see mine ,
Haha! Your's is next up Darren! Richard
Brilliant work.
Thanks so much Anjana! Richard
Well done Richard perfection as usual my friend, great video thank you .
Hi Paul... Thank you so much! Richard
Nice video mate. Love the bezel removal tool. Never seen one like that before 👍
Thank you for sharing ur skill with us. Currently down to one arm for a bit so on injury down time this super active guy is chilling with you and the birds.
Hey Boris .... that sounds luck bad luck sir! Maybe chilling to some watch repair is 'just the ticket'. Glad to be of service! Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker I don’t believe in bad luck just Karma. Anyways you’re doing an awesome job
You are genius sir.
Excellent video really entertaining 👍 thanks Richard keep up the good work
Thanks so much for this great feedback James. Richard
extraordinary work!!
Great video, can't wait for the Reverso..
Thanks Dennis ... I have not opened the package yet so I only hope it's feasible! Richard
Stunning
Always look forward to your videos!
Hallo Richard,
Another great recovery. Looking out for the JLC Reverso next!
Hi Joop... Thanks, the JLC will be a long job I think. I just hope its possible... Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker , it would be so rewarding to bring such a horloge icon back to life.
Good luck Richard!
What a nice video on a saturday
I aim to please Hugo! Richard
Just amazing to watch what you do Richard, a credit to Pembroke :)
The work you do is painstakingly labor intensive and requires lots of knowledge, patience and experience. I hope you’re paid well.
Wow Richard! Awesome restoration, as usual! I hope you're all well, I'm happy to enjoy this new video, hoping more to come in the near future! The video quality is stunning, and I always appreciate how you point out where the problem is, so that the viewer can learn something new every time! Like you've done by showing us the yoke cam and the jewel, to address the date change problem. Thank you so much! I can't wait to see the "magnetic" JLC coming from the sea stripped down to the bone :-) Cheers from Italy! Stay safe!
Hi Fabrizio! I hope all is good with you in Italy! I am just hoping the JLC is feasible as I have been too busy to open the package. Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker Thank you Richard! I really hope you'll find the JLC "feasible" for us to enjoy your outstanding work. Things are going slightly better now. I really hope this pandemic will come to an end and I wish all of us could someway return soon to a more normal life. Cheers!
Another good job done.
Thanks John! Richard
Love this watch ❤ great job 👏
Another interesting video, looking forward to you working on the JLC !
fantastic job!👍👍👍👍
Thanks Castelli tony! Richard
Love watching you work, I wish I could do that.
Fantastic Richard. Superb workmanship. Looking forward to the French geezers 😊find. 👍
Hi Paul... Thanks mate! Haha, Baptiste and Quentin are super cool and have a great Treasure Fishing channel so so long as the JLC is saveable we are onto a winner! Richard
the number one on youtube, and more 😉👍
Thank you so much lorenzo! Richard
Just guessing that you've done this once or twice before?
Excellent video!
Haha! Hi Robert .... yes, once or twice! Richard
Brilliant! Nice to see small things ping off even for experts. Your filming has improved with details so clear now. Thanks for a great viewing Richard....PS how do you regulate the beat error after the watch has run in? One for the future perhaps
Thanks Johhny! I have tried to up my game with photography so that is good to hear. Beat error has a lever on this movement for simple adjustment. Tbanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Richard
Hey Richard / enjoying this video. I recently had my late grandfather's Rolex 1950s Shock Resisting gold repaired to running condition - got fleeced by a "master" watchmaker who cut corners and overcharged. Got a partial refund and its now with a proper watchmaker. Brilliant piece of design and engineering - love the watch. Valuer having real trouble valuing it though - if you know about vintage Rolex/Swiss watches valuation, it would make an interesting video. Regards/ from Australia.
To je dobrý hodinár,čo veľa nerozpráva,ale robí dobrú prácu.
First class work, a real pleasure to watch. The movement appeared to be not overly worn. Are the mainsprings usually so dry? What a beautiful watch, so elegant. Thank you for a terrific video.
Hola! Hermoso trabajo, saludos desde Benito Juárez provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nice job 👍
Reminds me of a carriage clock I repaired a couple of years ago (now chugging merrily away on my mantel): the movement looked as if it had been dunked in a tub of Castrol GTX.
Amazing work as always, Richard, I must say that I was holding my breath as you cleaned the dial. I'm afraid that my repertoire of profanity would be inadequate were I to attempt the "strong spring/tiny jewel" episode. Much more satisfying to see an actual watchmaker who produces such fine videos. Thanks for a lovely start to my morning!
Dear Richard, I'v just noticed that there's no chronoswiss restoration on youtube!! Very strange, I think it should be wonderful if you could manage to find a chronoswiss and do a servicing of it. Kind regards. Fabrizio
Está genial su trabajo lo apoyos desde Venezuela
18:04 😱 Omg I bloody shat my dacks, thought it was the jewel. Minor heart attack for you I bet, moments like that can not be good for the old ticker (no pun intended). Great work mate 👍😁
Haha! You got it! I was genuinely startled as my error rate is pretty low! Thanks for this great feedback. Much appreciated. Richard
The trouser brand was Daks!
Unusual dial 👍
Just the hands seem to have had water damage so that was lucky. Some quick thinking by the owner? Would be good to get a little background on the incident-and maybe some tips from the maestro on what to do if this type of accident happens? Great video, quality work. Loved it as always thank you for sharing 👌😍
Hi Ray... Yes the issues were more subtle than in previous videos but the calendar works were gummed up and the whole movement is now nice and freshed up! Thanks for the feedback sir! Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker forgot to ask too, that perhaps where the movement looked to have excessive lubricant may have helped the spread of damage? Can’t wait to see if the treasure from the deep can be restored
Thanks Richard 👍.
Thanks John! Richard
Great video thank you.
love these videos
Woeh! How did you flip that ballance 180 in mid air without making a rats nest of the hairspring? Very brave (and talented).
Haha! Hi Ashley.... Lots of practice! But you are correct there is no room for error! Thanks for noticing! Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker can't wait to see the Jaeger-LeCoultre restore haha...
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Cheers Richard now get yourself round the Kings Arms for a celebratory Sherry!! 🚒👍
Haha! Thanks J*****'... Its a while since i tasted sherry! But now you mention it... Richard