Restoration of a Rolex Datejust - A Million Years with No Service! It's Not Pretty Inside!
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Restoration of a Rolex Datejust - A Million Years with No Service! It's Not Pretty Inside! This time I restore a Rolex Datejust manufactured by Rolex in the early 1970s that had not been serviced in decades. This absence of servicing shows up inside the watch in a dramatic fashion. As I work on this Rolex 1570 movement I uncover a few nasty surprises.
But Rolex watches are high quality machines and with some focused work I get this lovely old watch back up and running. By the end of the work it is beating strongly and accurately again! Nice!
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The quality of how each step was filmed is unequalled, fantastic.. that and editing it all into a video must be the most time-consuming of the whole venture! I don't get the face and voice that don't match tho.
Magnificent video. True clarity on each step. I have had the privlege of repairing several of the Rolex calibers. I truly enjoyed two original British Rolexs before the company relocated to Switzerland. In my day parts were readily available.. I have run into the same mainspring lubrication failure. The past state of the art lubricants don't compare to today's lubricants. I am a retired 3rd generation watchmaker who really appreciates the kind of work you do. I never could be a branded watchmaker. I always enjoyed my work on many types of timepieces. It has been rewarding as I'm sure it is for you. Best of Time
I'm always fascinated with the skill and knowledge of a watchmaker. The ability to disassemble, service and reassemble a complicated bit of machinery like a mechanical watch is something I will admire for my entire life.
If it ain’t my favorite bloke who restores my favorite watches.
Love these old 36mm Rolex Datejusts. My first nice watch was similar to this one. Wore it every day to work for 22 years before moving on to other timepieces. Wish I could have that one back. Brilliant service. Thanks for sharing Richard.
You're one of those angels that don't feel the need for a 5 minute intro! For that alone you get a like. And amazing work, keep it up.
Brilliantly restored as ever, and really wonderfully shot. A joy to see this craftsmanship. Thank you Richard!
As always, your videos are exceptional. I have a Rolex Datejust 1603 with a sigma dial and of course the 1570 movement. Every time I watch you do the 1570 repair/restore I get even more attached to my Datejust. It amazes me as to how much goes into the 1570 movement and that with good maintenance will keep running for ever. You legitimize the excellence of this watch and Rolex. It is no wonder the Datejust has been one of their most sought after watches for decades. Keep those videos coming. Take care and stay safe.
So good to see you again. I love your videos. Great camera work and visuals of the components. I can't wait to see what you tackle next.
Absolutely perfect work. Amazing great video. This man lives for watches. Richard, you have magic hands.
You certainly had a lot of fun making this video. Thoroughly enjoyable and thanks.
Thanks Mark! Good to hear from you! Richard
im always so impressed by rolex movements.....no fancy decorations or complex and fine engravings by hand....so simple but so beautiful...i think no watch maker could do this....absoloutely magical...
Pilgrim. Also have a look at Nekkid Watchmaker. I am sure Richard would agree Nekkid also has amazing videos and is a Master Watchmaker like Richard. He is also very humorous and entertaining.
I love it! Master watchmaker wearing a Vostok while repairing a Rolex.
Angelo S, I stand in awe of your watch geekatude. Major, another victory. I salute you both.
No Hacking and quick date set are the only things I don't like about vostok.
@@han7902 no quick set date is a problem that the ap royal oak also have, so we deal with luxury problems 🤝
After seeing the amount of fillings I am surprised that there wasn't far more damage. Beautifully filmed and great entertainment as ever.
Thank you, for a Really interesting video Richard, always a real pleasure to watch you work.
I love your videos. Thank you for sharing them Richard !
Thanks for yet another great watch therapy video Richard.
Love how calming and peaceful your videos are, besides being interesting too
Thanks Agile Beast! Richard
I really enjoy watching you bring those neglected/abused Rolexes back to life! I wish you lived in the Chicago area as it would be a joy to have you service my watches. All the best Richard!
Ditto for the Chicago area! I had an old but sentimental Omega serviced at Tourneau and they took a few months and a few thousands! It was in poor shape ...
Great work!!! Thank you for the video!!! Greetings from Switzerland
Good job Richard as always never ceases to amaze me how gunk is on the inside especially since the crown isn't attached
I like the new style. Great macro/microscope shots. A wonderful job Richard.
Haha! So pleased you picked up on this Red75v6 .... thansk for taking the trouble to feed this back! Ricahrd
@@richardperrettwatchmaker ca’mon we’re all appreciating are effort and production value :)
I like the videos, just kinda wish he talked a little more
Beautiful job Richard. What a pleasant way to spend 20 minutes with you.
Thank you so much Dean! Richard
I always like these vintage datejusts so intriguing!!!
Impressive work Richard! The more I see of your videos, the more I look forward to discovering a particular one Have a great day and hello from the two French treasure fisher brothers 😉
From 20:30 to 20:48 is *pure beauty.* Great work, wonderful to see a DJ with a 1570 engine, ready to go again for another decade before her next service.
Very clean job! This one was a mess at the start lol. I can't imagine how much patience and practice this takes. Truly an artform! Thanks for sharing👌🏼
Thanks Tristan... Great feedback and much appreciated. Richard
Just curious if so much metal shavings could be indicative of something not adjusted correctly and rubbing or scraping?
Your work is truly amazing
Fascinating! Love your channel! Thank you!
Great job again,congratulations, Richard!!
Wow that's impressive Restoration of a watch Rolex. A true old world craftsman at work. Love the video
Always good to see your new videos. Great stuff as always. Thanks Richard
Thank you so much John. Richard
Great video Richard as usual very informative and interesting well done , I could look at this type of refurbishment all day 😊
wonderful! This Rolex is also happy 😉👍
Nice. Thanks for showing this.
Love this content, the skill level is inspiring
Thanks Jason! Richard
I have the exact same watch, given to me by my father at college graduation. He purchased it in Bermuda in the 1960’s. Never been serviced, keeps perfect time, but it does need a Chrystal. Always worried about having it serviced since it works perfectly.
Awesome Richard learning a lot from you mate. Thanks
Wow, brilliant, Richard 😳. Thanks 👍.
Strangely therapeutic...as much craftsmanship involved in the Macro work as in the Rolex service, a fine artistic work.
Very perceptive of you Bob to realise that well over half the effort is in the filming. I can service a Rolex in about ten hours but making a film of this takes ten days!
What beauty - thank you Richard
Beautiful work
your quality of work is exceptionally clean very professional I love it !!!
I love this kind of restoration, very clear good job man
Another time piece saved from doom. Nice work Richard and thanks for sharing.
Thanks John! Richard
Brilliant, Richard, brilliant, as ever! And so was your editing - I loved your dramatic musical intercessions and as usual, your military precision and sense of humour. Great restoration of a lovely Datejust as well; I have one of that vintage, which reminds me.....service? 😀
Another real pleasure to watch thanks for that
Fascinating!!
Enjoyed your videos thoroughly. Thank you.
Nice work again Richard. Brilliant cinemaphotoraphy once again 👍👍👍
As usual that was amazing! How did you ever get so much confidence to just dive into something so complex and delicate? So impressed with your work!! Where did all those filings and crude come from? Excellent work my friend. Was so excited to see a new video from you!!
I have a Rolex Datejust very similar i was wondering where all the dirt and crud came from myself .
@@juniorjohnson5961 Probably dried ancient lube.
The black stuff in the mainspring barrel was mostly dried lube. It looks like an excess was used. The filings seem to have come from the barrel also, you can see scoring inside the barrel as he disassembles it. An excess of grease is a problem as it gets thicker and collects dust, which turns it into a grinding paste. This has gone to next level due to neglect. Apart from the yoke spring I didn't see any other parts replaced, so the filings *must* have come from the barrel. If you see black soot all through the movement that is also usually dried barrel grease. Get your mechanical watches serviced regularly folks, otherwise you can put 100 years of wear on a watch in less than 10 years.
Love your work and passion.
Thanks Mark and thank you for taking a moment to say so! Richard
You are the best
Great video to watch after a very long week at work. Glass of wine and Richard Perrett . And when i say glass i do of corse mean bottle 🍷. More like this amazing👍
Absolutely LOVE Major Sea Wolf! What a stunning watch and also thank you for your service! And the Rolex is nice too!
I like the watch he's wearing the red makes it look appealing, do you have any chronograph watches?
As an owner of a Rolex Daytona and a Rolex datejust I was so glad to see that date just come back to life. Well done.
Hi Richard .... very pleased you enjoyed this and thank you for taking a moment to say so! Much appreciated. Richard
The yellow screwdriver trick got an immediate thumbs up 😃
Your videos are outstanding,the edition,your work,everything is awesome. Many thanks Richard for another great video and for sharing with us.
Very nice job as always...this channel works better than any meditation for me to chill out....thanks a lot sir and wish you the best.🙏🙏🙏🙏
I love watching you work. Magnificent! I joined the list for a Major.
You are a discerning man Nate! Good stuff I will check the list and make sure you are on it! Thank you so much! Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker Thank you!
Brilliant work as usual Richard, your filming & macro work are so inspiring showing your surgical precision. I tried the yellow screwdriver trick but it needs a lot of practice to get it right. Nice to see the Vostok making an appearance. Keep up the great work & hope that the "Major" production is going well, put my name down a few months back. All the best from along the coast in LLantwit Major.
Thanks so much Simon and glad you enjoyed the screwdiver trick. Richard
Хорошая работа!
Very relaxing video for some reason - cheers !
Hermoso. Saludos desde Argentina!
stunning restoration, well done!
Thanks Nick! Richard
Oh no 0.0 I recently got a Datejust from 87 and it looks great on the outside, I don't think it's been serviced or polished but it runs like a charm despite maybe an hour or two loss on the power reserve but all in all, it sounds great and feels great especially when winding and setting the time. I had it valuated by Goldsmiths company and it's 100% genuine, they didn't mention anything about it needing a service but for now I'm happy with it and how she runs :) I spent a pretty penny on it but it was still a bargain and I'm not ready to pay the premium for the service yet :') when it tells me it needs a service, I'll send it off. Great video as usual!
That is a gorgeous watch! Colours and watch strap combo with that dial. That to me is an every day watch for any occasion!
Skilled hands done beautiful job.
Fantastic!
Thank you so much for this video. Fixed mine.
Amazing.
Lovely to watch.
Well done!
Another fabulous video, well done 👍🏼
As always fine work Richard.
Beautiful!
Thank you sir for another splendid video. I thoroughly enjoy it, and past ones. May i ask: 1. Since you hv gone this far, why you didnt dismantle the acrylic/bezel. The gasket could use a replacing too. 2. This is 1601. Why the caseback is stamped 16000. Could it be a service caseback? TIA.
Wonder, clear shots. Excellent video.
Great video 👍🏻
So amazing
Muy buén trabajo excelente!!
Loved the wink in the beginning.
Thanks Akshat! It was fun to make! Richard
Hi Richard! Nice to see you again!! The same Qink I use in my fountain pens, lately I've bought a Waterman black ink bottle too but I've never used it yet! What a trick with the yellow screwdriver :-) ! The dial holder is gorgeous! Another great restoration! Thank you for your beautiful videos, I really wish they will be more frequent. Stay safe my friend!
New vídeos = happy day 😀👏👏👏👏
Excellent video and photography ( as well as musical interludes ) I really enjoy watching a craftsman such as yourself and how you make this look so easy, but having just dabbled in minor Watch repair I know how delicate this work can be, and it takes a real steady hand and intimate knowledge to completely disassemble and put this Rolex in good working order. Amazing! Cheers from a subscriber in Nova Scotia..Mike.
Thanks so much Mike for this really encouraging feedback. Much apprecitaed. Richard
routine for you Richard but for the most of us it still is magic..thanks for sharing
Excellent craftsmanship as always. Can I ask why you didn't re-lume the hands or fit new hands? I'm assuming customer requested they be kept original but I felt as though it detracted from the overall appearance. What would you have done as your preference?
As you know, metal filings around the keyless works, sliding clutch, and clutch wheel are not normal. The watch also arrived with the winding stem removed, which is usually locked in place. It did not appear that you addressed either the cause of the extreme wear in the keyless or why the stem came disconnected from the body. It would seem that these things are connected and that some parts would need to be replaced.
The quality of focus and detail on Richard's videos is unsurpassed. I also love the way he adds such jolly music reflecting the progress of his efforts. Watching his superb manipulative skills is endlessly fascinating and convinces me I would never be able to match them but always enjoy watching his work.
Terrific job mate 👏🙌🇦🇺
Awesome Done
Great work!
Ciao Richard, thank you for your wonderful video!!!! Ciao Ciao...
great work!
Hi, I’ve only just found your You tube channel and find it absolutely fascinating. Your knowledge and skill is incredible and your enthusiasm catching. I’m working through all your earlier videos and enjoying all of them. I’ve just watched the video on the Suisse Chronographe, I have a similar watch, different maker and no date wheel but apparently the same movement. I’m also a near neighbour from Pembrokeshire, keep it up.
Beautiful watch well done.
Top parabéns ótimo profissional 👏👏❤️
Hard to believe just how much contamination can accumulate inside a watch. You did a superb, as usual, job. 👍
Hello and compliments for your amazing skills. I am curious to know what cleaning fluid do you use in the ultrasonic? Most of watchmakers use a traditional rotative machine but you...so I am very curious...thanks!