Restoration of a $7000 Rolex Datejust - Rare Vintage Rolex Logo-Dial - Rusty Caliber 3135
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- čas přidán 10. 02. 2022
- This time I´m restoring a vintage Rolex Datejust from 1991.
It´s powered by the famous Rolex 3135 automatic-movement and it has one of those rare Rolex-Logo-Dials. Watches with those dials are hard to find and prices reach easily 7000$ or more.
Unfortunately water had entered the watch in the past.
The movement is rusty and not working, the glass is broken, the crown snapped off, the hands and the dial are dirty and the case and bracelet are over and over with scratches.
I need to clean everything up, polish and re-brush the case-parts. Some parts are beyond repair so I need to replace the glass, crown, crown-tube and some other movement-parts.
After everything is cleaned and polished, I can re-assemble the movement with some fresh oil. After that, this watch is in a fantastic beat (+0 seconds per day) again.
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Great idea to use the flux capacitor to repair the crystal. Haven't seen anyone do it before
What amazes me the most is how anyone can keep track of so many tiny parts and how to reassemble them all.
Not something you learn and remember over night. But knowing HOW a watch works is the key.
Simple, you trace them via video and photos.
@@traviswalker8933 yeah, sure as a hobbyist probably 😂
@@traviswalker8933 This, and for me, keeping the movement in segmented trays, so each bridge is with its screws.
@@WatchmakerErik
Go ahead and take the screws and jumble them up together, that's how you build visual memory
I've recently discovered this channel, and I'm already hooked. The patience and precision work is simply amazing.
There is an another chanel with voice and voiceover , but you are right he delivers amazing work ! 👍
Fascinating! I miss working with a watches. Never got to professional level(like my dad), but learned enough to “hobbying” around with old watches, pocket watches and some clocks.
Watching you working flawlessly, one might get a wrong idea, that its not super hard, just take a bunch of pictures, to remember where what goes- its far from the truth, even the simple looking tasks, takes enormous amount of practice, patience and (occasionally) crawling on all four, looking for a tiny part.
So those who tasted even a simple horological experience, can truly appreciate how professional you are.
Thank you for a great video.
I used to study watchmaking and that allows me to respect the amount of work you put in and attention to detail you have. I haven't seen any youtubers/watchmakers going to the extent you do. Keep up the good work.
Check out the Nekkid Watchmaker 👍🏻👍🏻
How much it costs to fully restore??
@@dervikoka7791 Couple dollars
@@dervikoka7791 depends on the extent of the damage, rarity of the parts and the watch being restored.
www.youtube.com/@NekkidWatchmaker
How complicated are rolex watches, but with a professional dismantling them, paying attention to the smallest details, repairing and maintaining them, they will remain for future generations with your presence. Thank you, you are talented man
Not particularly more than others, in fact they are less than others in the same category as Omega, Zenith or GS. This is a great job, but I mean that Rolex movements aren't particularly complicated.
This is the most meticulous display of fine craftsmanship that I’ve ever watched. Sorry no pun intended. Seriously. Thank you for sharing. If I ever needed a fine watch restored, I would look you up.
You really know your stuff. You and the "Nekkid Watchmaker" are my favorites, as you do so much more than "just" cleaning movements.
They both are really good with their full restorations, case polishing and re-plating, but the Nekkid Watchmaker is next level I think. He has fabricated oddly shaped crystals by hand, and other stuff like screws and other parts.
Wristwatch Revival, Richard Perret Watchmaker and Vintage Watch Services also are nice channels.
@@stuartcole4845 and Nekkid Watchmaker’s commentary is funny and profound
These are so relaxing to watch. My question is where do you even find a rusted rolex?!?!
Ebay 😉
@@RedDeadRestoration I don't have words for the level of respect I have for your work in this video. Restoring parts that would ordinarily just be replaced is just breathtaking
@@RedDeadRestoration How much would you sell a piece like this for? Stellar work btw.
The finishing work on this one was outstanding. Great video.
From my wife, who wore her unserviced (my fault) Datejust into the swimming pool, summer after summer, with a failed gasket.😔
I could watch you do this all day long! Very impressive! The attention to detail is impeccable! Great work!
Absolutely love the time machine. So nice to see one still in working condition.
I'm so amazed by the thoroughness of the process of restoring the watch. You really are a master of your craft. I really enjoy watching you work. ✌🏽
It's an incredible job. It's a pleasure to watch a master at his craft.
I love watching this type of videos,they are relaxing. This is why I love mechanical watches and watches in general. The mechanical movement and parts are like a living being that can tell the time.
…and on top of all of this, the Time Machine?!? 😂Hilarious! Not just amazing work but a great sense of humor, loving it!
Love these videos, very relaxing and inspiring.
I invested in some basic tools and over the last few months have been able, with limited skills and tools, to diagnose what was preventing some family watches from ticking and have been able to make them tick again.
Thank you for sharing your skills and inspiring videos.
Incredible! When I saw the pivot part cleaning by hand my brain just went „wow, this guy is not messing around”. Great content!
Amazing attention to detail. Time machine is a nice touch and as always. Thanks so much for putting the time in and not using music or talking over the video.
You are a craftsman. Making something look easy is a sign of skill.... I love your videos. Thank you
Incredible as always: thank you so much for making and sharing your wonderful videos with us!
It's incredible u have managed to refinish the case and band perfectly I love this watch and of course this channel
I had this watch. Bought it in 2010 for £1300, upgraded a few times over the years but will always love the anniversary dial. Amazing how they have increased in value.
I started watching your videos a long time ago and I have to say you inspired me to get into watchmaking as a hobby. I sold my motorcycle and a few other things and have purchased some of the tools you use here. I took some classes and have messed up a lot of watches but finally last year I began to make them tick. it's the most satysfying thing ever. I thank you for your attention to detail in editing and showing your skill. I love this hobby. Again, thanks and keep doing what you are doing. Oh and your sock game is on fire!!
That's quite a lot of replacement parts. But looking at the finished product, absolutely worth it... Stunningly beautiful 😍.
Theseus' paradox.
This was so satisfying to watch. I can't imagine how it must feel to do this all by yourself and then wear that Rolex. Woooo!
Amazing, Rolex watch can be passed on to the generations ahead. Wonderful restoration. Absolutely loved it.
Thats what you call craftsmanship at its finest,well done!
Glad to see a new upload!! You’re my favorite watch resto channel. 20-ish minutes is perfect and you always have very interesting pieces. I’ll be back to give this a full watch later tonight 🤜🤛
You are not a master. You are THE Master. Amazing. Also, great camera, sound, etc.
What a fantastic restoration job to this classic Rolex. A great movement. Love your tools and finessing of the parts to get them up to spec. A fair bit of a list for new parts, but necessary to bring this beauty back up to snuff...and the readings look awesome.... Great job on the bracelet and clasp..- Love it...- Kudos to you...!!
Had no idea just how complex and beautifully crafted Rolex watches are..!
Restoring to near perfection. Amazing result, well done.
most extensive (and expensive) restoration i've seen on this channel...and the result is like new (and with pristine movement verification). bravo!
Who probably doubled his money based on how Rolex prices are right now
Amazing restoration, what a skill and art. Simply amazing your work must bring so much satisfaction.
Very impressive. Excelent attention to detail. Pure joy watching you work.
That’s is awesome!! I’d lose probably half those tiny parts. Amazing job!!
wunderbar! Diese Arbeit verdient größten Respekt!
Wow. The amount of skill that is shown in a casual video is amazing.
Watching these videos, gives me real perspective on the concept of the “value” we place on things. As a watch collector and enthusiast that DateJust is like the holy grail, but to another person that could care less about watches or horology as a whole, sees that same datejust as just an archaic waste of metal that only tells the time.
A relojoaria é fascinante...! A quantidade de peças é incrível! Parabéns pela restauração! 😊👍👍😍
Verdade fascinante mesmo!
Impressive, first time i ve seen the maintenance of a rolex from a to z, thanks for sharing
Very impressive 👍
How amazing to get that watch returned in that condition. It’s wizardry👍🏻👍🏻
Wow super amazing job! So impressive. Must’ve been amazing to hear that power spring come to life again and hear the ticking
I literally laughed out loud when you whipped out the Flux Capacitor! Keep up the amazing videos, I love every second of them.
Amazing work! It boggles my mind how someone can take such poor care of a watch to begin with! I'm glad there are watchmakers like you who can breathe new life into these classics.
Had he replaced the glass case with a new one, no corrosion will happen.
@Taylo Ren. That's a simplistic and very narrow-minded answer.
Expensive wristwatches are purchased and worn by a wide range of society. For example, military personel, oil rig workers, construction industry, as well as those who wear watches as 'costume jewellery', or evening wear. I've had my submariner for over 20 years: I've served, I've ridden my motorcylce on almost every continent on earth, through African deserts to far reaching places such as Deadhorse, Alaska. It's taken some bashing, has many many miles under its belt but still works perfectly. Therefore, with such wide use as I've described above, through many tough terrains, in extreme temperatures, rugged landscape to formal dinners, the Rolex is made to last BUT is not immune to misshap when travel / events do not always go as planned. Maybe the owner was involved in a serious incident, that wasn't his/her fault, who knows!
Anyway, the point is that it is entirely possible that this watch has had a tough life, so to say that someone, "...can take such poor care of a watch to begin with!...) is just guesswork on your part. No offence intended but please feel free to broaden your mind.
Highly professional. A joy to watch.
Mi admiración para el relojero , que dedicación para su trabajo
Wow, the patience it takes to do this job has to be supernatural.
Simply amazing! Your skill level is off the charts.
Serious question, it doesn't make sense that you would use the time machine to repair the glass, you should have put the entire watch in there to get the day one edition back. Regardless of this oversight I have subscribed and will continue to watch this channel.
I've only owned watches that you throw away when the battery dies. They keep perfect time for about 5 years, 15 bucks a piece. I'm amazed at this watch and the craftsman.
I'm totally digging all the specialized tools used for the restoration.
Guy must've thought the DateJust was a Submariner. The rust removal on those tiny parts was amazing.
Remarkable restoration. That poor DJ was hammered. It's hard to believe anyone would let any fine timepiece like that get so far out of whack. Well done.
Maybe it was used as a tool watch over the course of the ownership of the previous owner which it is supposed to be.
Calm down, its only a rolex. Made out of stainless.. Same as any other watch. That is made out of same material.
That was just the beater of someone for years..
how its supposed to be
@Lee In the 60s and even 70s you could buy a new Rolex for the equivalent of 900-1000$ in today's money. These watches were meant to be worn your whole life in any kind of situation.
Wow!! I can't believe how much work was needed to restore a neglected watch. Very nice video. so much incredible detail outlining the process. Lots of skill & patience needed to work on such small & precise fitting parts. Just amazing that parts so small can be made so exacting.
mi RESPECTO por su arte no hay palabra decir que lo que haces eres el MEJOR
Incredible craftmanship.
Your work is cathartic for me, simply outstanding!
Great work ..I've collected wristwatches over 30yrs..never saw a crystal repair of that level ..this person is very good & probably a watchmaker .they don't do hairspring repair in my area .have to send off ..very talented person ...
Es asombrosa la precisión y el talento que hay tras este extraordinario trabajo. Sin palabras se queda uno.
It would be interesting to see how the bracelet was restored and the costs involved.
Nice to see a bracelet being kept and not just replaced with a replica or leather strap.
Thank you for posting another enjoyable and informative video 👍👍👍
I now appreciate the work of art known as a Rolex and why they are so expensive!
Every time i see your cool old parts cleaner, i always wish a youtuber that restores old machines would make it look new again
So many parts. Gives me a greater appreciation.
LOVE the video editing on this one. Bravo on the restoration.
Your work is purely art
It's 10am on New Years Day 2023 here in south west Australia and I can't explain the Mesmeric quality of these videos. Please keep them coming, they're riveting.
This is incredible job done by watchmaker expert and amazing tools, perhaps we can learned more about this skill on how its work & thanks to your video.
Wiedermal einsame Klasse! Ich hatte es schonmal geschrieben aber kann mich nur wiederholen, bitte mach das weiter so, dass du absolut perfekte Qualität über Quantität setzt. Lieber ein Video alle paar Monate und dafür so ein schönes. 👍🏻
Danke 😊
Dem kann ich mich nur anschließen!!!
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@@RedDeadRestoration no need battery 🔋 🤔🤔🤔😱
Never seen a bezel like that. Dial is stunning. Great job 👌
Message me directly 👆 for yours
You are amazing, and your photography is superb. Thank you so much for sharing and teaching us.
This man skill takes years for perfection that was awesome
To je prostě nádhera ,když je někdo šikovný ...
Depois de tão minucioso trabalho, o Rolex passou a valer muito mais do que um novo. Parabéns ao artesão!
The complicated nature of the watch is amazing but I think my favorite part is the result of the polishing.
Its amazing talent of making like this, using modern tools of watchmaker, its great thanks.
Wow! That was a tough one. Unbelievable restoration.
Never cease to amaze! You are becoming my go to 'me-time' videos. So relaxing and thoroughly enjoying your craftsmanship. What an inspiration bravo 👏👏
Lucky to hear that 😊
Same man, same. Sip on some tequila and watch this. Insanely satisfying
I had a Rolex Explorer II once. Wife made me sell it. Wished I hadn't done that! Your videos makes me want another so bad!
Awesome ! Such patience and dexterity a true artisan 👍
Impressionante o profissionalismo deste relojoeiro 👏👏🥇🏆
I mean: W O W ! ! ! Never seen something so beautyful as a work and dedication to details and.. Man! What a superb result! (I wonder how much this watch is worth after all this repairs) 👍👍
Professionally done. The restoration of intricately craftsmanship at its finest from the start to the end.
Sehr sorgfältige und ordentliche Arbeit, die beste Restaurationsarbeit, die ich je gesehen habe. Perfekt...
What a beautiful restoration
The meticulousness! the patients! the time and the effort are truly mesmerizing.
I would even go so far as to say "the patience", although, indeed, seeing a Rolex in that condition would be enough to put several people in the hospital.
Always do like you doing it for yourself.
I was watching so many youtubers that repair watches and when they start with assemble they don't clean dial, and I'm like how can you do something like that, or you can wash your hands but I would not suggest you to go swim with him...
Such a good job you've done!
I would definitely buy from guy like you.
Thank you so much for this video. Thanks for providing such wonderful and meaningful info regarding jewelry.
The other day I was wondering when is RDR coming out with another video? Wow, if there were no such thing as copyright strikes the Mission: Impossible theme would be perfect for this one. Too bad you had to spend a lot for replacement parts, but what an outstanding job! And your socks will even make BigStackD jealous! Looking forward to your next master repair/restoration!
That was one hell of a pool party haha :D. Interesting to see the cost of all parts, dough this watch seemed to be extremely rusted, well done job to sort out the mess! That new Elma machine was nice to see also, well done resto 👏
Wonderfully therapeutic.
Love the work on case , bracelet , dial esp. the flux capacitor job on the crystal !!!!!! Heck with patina !
Not only am I amazed on the restoration but I'm also amazed on how someone would allow a Rolex to get in such a pitiful condition.
Excellent channel and video(s).
Just to give my two cents on how to get to this condition: My best guess would be somebody used the watch like it was intended to be used, as a sports watch rather than some bling just to flex. AFAIK ROLEXes are "work horses" known for precision but also sturdyness and the former owner may have put this to the test. At some time somehow the glass/crystal broke (due to impact?) and also water entered the casing (shouldn't have taken it into the shower with a broken glass?). Handed it in for repair/inspection and company denied to work on this piece, due to the water parts started corrosion and when testing how bad it was the crown broke off when trying to manipulate/make dials move... Then it went into a drawer until the owner decided to sell
In Brazil we know people like you as “BRABO DEMAIS” 🤩🤩
You may be right. I don't understand that Rolex stainless steel can rust.
Ele é top
Great work! You should get Nobel prize for crystal repair
It's lovely to see a true craftsman who is proud of his skills
Now I understand why it cost so much to get fine watches restored. Just the investment in specialized tools and then the years invested in learning the techniques in using them. True artisans.
Побольше бы мастеров своего дела, во всех профессиях.
I can hardly believe that I watched this whole video without blinking much less speeding it up to the the end results! Absolutely astonishing level of craftsmanship, knowledge and skill. Oh, and I didn't see a link to the Flux Capacitor; I really need one of those!
Beautiful job, as always! I hope you were able to recoup your costs.