WW2 Rolex Came In PIECES Restoration - Broken Pivot - Speed King - Vintage Watch - Cal. 710 - ASMR
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- čas přidán 10. 03. 2023
- In this video I make a restoration of a vintage WW2 Rolex Speed King watch that came in a metal box from someone that I know. The condition of the watch was bad and quickly I realized some parts were broken.
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It's a manual watch (you wind it via the crown). The movement is called cal. 710 (10.5 Hunter). This video is only ASMR.
The information I got from the owner of the watch is that it was bought from an old watchmaker that stored the watch in this box, maybe he wanted to repair it in the future but after a while sold it.
After the restoration the Rolex watch runs around +/- 20-30 per day which is stated by the timegrapher and the amplitude is around 250-300 degrees. For this watch I think it's approved as it says on the movement it's only adjusted in two positions.
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Work:
*Disassembly of the watch and check for problems along the way
*Inspection of all parts if they are worn or broken via the microscope. Here we found that there was 2 worn holes, too much wobble. The balance staff was broken and the regulator pins under the balance bridge and a driving wheel was out of round etc.
*Manual cleaning, pre-cleaning, I do this with Rodico (Bergeon), some toothpicks, pegwood and with IPA (isopropyl alcohol). Then after pre-cleaning I let all parts be in benzine and later a double bath of IPA (Isopropyl alcohol) for rinsing. The pallet fork gets a benzine bath and a Epilame treatment, balance wheel will only be cleaned with benzine.
*Cleaning the hour/minute hands and the dial, repaint the hour/minute.Cleaning the casing etc with an ultrasonic machine.
*Assembly and oiling all relevant parts
*Dynamic poising to find any heavy points on the balance wheel and checking with the timepragher
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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!
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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!
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 :)
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.
You saved the watch like a father loves his child👍👍
This is by far the best watch restoration channel on CZcams. 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!
It's great to watch someone work who knows his craft as well as you do. You make it look easy.
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
when craftsmanship becomes an art. pleasure to watch your work.
Many thanks :)
I’ve never seen regulator pins replaced.. had no idea . Thank you for showing the background work needed!!
What an amazing job bringing that old gem back to life 🙌
Thank you for commenting Joshua, very glad you liked it 😀
The white needles are looking amazing with this dial. Great work as always
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.
Love that "time to say goodbye" portion. Hello from the Philippines. 🇵🇭
Great restoration on classic timepiece
Hello Ron! Many thanks for your kind words! 😀
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 watch. Hard enough fixing it without having to do a great video, hats of to you...
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 ?
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.
great job Maestro
Hi there Fulvio, many thanks for your comment! 😀
It's a totally engrossing video. Loved it. Thank you.
Many thanks :)
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. 😊
Your free-sprung adjustment skill is really amazing. Respect on you
Now that! is how you service and repair a watch like that. Retaining the character while ensuring its perfect working condition, very nice indeed. 😊
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! 😀
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!
Truly amazing. Thanks for such an in-depth repair.
Mesmerizing! A miniature, precision world all it's own! Musical for sure!
Thank you, great comment, indeed it is :). Have a great day! 👍
Fantastic to watch, each step a marvel. I just want to say thank you so much for sharing.
I’m super impressed with your knowledge and expertise.
A truly excellent job sir , The dial is cool and I love how the watch turned out.
it is incredible to see you fix an old watch you are the best watch repair budy
Amazing! So much knowledge. It looks so easy, but it took so much effort to learn. Magic....
Amazing!
Hi there Roy, many thanks! :)
Truly fantastic beautiful work by a craftsman watchmaker. Nice Job!
This is one of the most satisfying content for me to watch in CZcams, is a master class of human ingenious, mastership and precision. You are extremely talented!
Complimenti!!! Orologio Meraviglioso...
Overall work is brilliant! Watching this video fill me positive and relaxed all day! Good luck!
Incredible work!!! Amazing.
lovely precise work....Kudos!!!...
You have some precious accurate and swissy working machines
incredible repair!
Great job! Another old watch lives again.👍
It's amazing the attention to detail they had back in the day loved the video content
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
Amazing work!
Congratulations! Nice job !
Thank you Richard and thank you for commenting on my video, have a great day!
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! 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.
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!
Awesome work!
This repair is not humanly.. it a work of magic, incredible. Hats off sir
20:59 where ? Looks like I need glasses 🤓
Great job. Thanks for sharing
Its veeeery tiny, I pick it up with my tweezer :) Many thanks! 😀
Your family is very proud of you. Firstime I see a great performance
Simply spectacular 😮
Top quality video as always! Amazing work
Fantastic! Incredible work!
Absolutely amazing work. Many thanks I’m glad your channel has exploded with subscribers.
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!
THIS IS A CLASSIC, very beautiful watch
Cuanta historia debe haber en ese reloj. Gran trabajo, perfecto trabajo 👏 👍
By the way thank you for sounds of the process and no ambient music.
No problem Alexander!
Wow. Speechless. Amazing
Thank you :)
Totally mesmerising! 👍
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😀
Thanks alot...you've done a marevelous restoration for this piese of art..awesome
I did never see something complicated like this 😮😮
Amazing work..
Chapeau 🎓✌️
Thank you and thanks for commenting :) 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 :)
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!
Thank you for sharing this with us: great work!
Many thanks 😀
Beautiful!
another outstanding restoration video 👌
Thank you Tricky, glad you liked it 😀
Beautiful job Stian!, Love that watch. So classic, Grandad would be happy.👍
I'm not Stian, he is on another channel ;) But thank you!
Not every watchmaker can do this, but the Master.
Ohh thank you :)
Excellent work, as always!
Glad to hear that Alnikk, many thanks! Have a good day!
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!
Absolutely amazing, Great job by a master watch maker.
Thank you Anthony 😊
Great job👏👏
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’
Love your work ❤
Best work I ever seen 😊
Beautiful work!
Many thanks Mattias! Have a good day! 😀
Now that's Watchmaking at it's finest, thank you for your time and efforts, most enjoyable and informative....👍👏👏
Wonderful! Thanks!
Nice restoration, very interesting.
Respect for this Work. Really great job👍🏻👍🏻
Many thanks 😊
Great watch. Definitely a collectors watch.
Thank you for commenting, Indeed :)
I feel like I'm holding my breath while watching.
Incredible work…
excellent work, master👍🙏
Many thanks Jim, nice to see you here :)
Splendid ! ❤
Thanks for sharing
Truly masterful work! Amazing! New subscriber....love this channel!!
Thank you. I learned a lot.
I have never till now ever seen weight changes to balance wheel or banking pins being replaced . Nice job !
Many thanks Tony :)
What a beautiful watch ⏱️
Great job!
Thank you! 😊
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....
Wery good job! Respect and like!
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! 🙏
Increible trabajo , muchas felicidades 👏
Gracias Luis :)