It's almost 11 at night, I'm tired as hell, and I'm watching a video about repairing and restoring watches I'll never be able to afford because it's just so weirdly fascinating...
@mx.sarcastiblaster11706 жыл бұрын
01:23 AM here....
@genio1825 жыл бұрын
Damn same story but ima have a couple millies
@Undernods5 жыл бұрын
Work hard, save money, you can afford it. A used Calatrava 3919 can be had around 7K USD
@edeag35 жыл бұрын
Or just buy a casio oceanus which is superior in every way
@lIoIlb5 жыл бұрын
@@lIoIlb lol @ calculator watch
@herts99995 жыл бұрын
The skill-set of these people is extraordinary. I'm in awe.
@hejustleft4 жыл бұрын
I woke up the other morning and after 3 years of wearing an apple watch, suddenly said said to myself, i want a luxury watch, it might take me 4 years to save for it but i want to do it. And now i can't stop watching videos and discovering the amazing world of intricacy. Its incredible.
@billbert1015 жыл бұрын
For some reason the same thing happened me last week for no apparent reason. I started to get really into automatic watches. I have bought a Seiko, an Orient and a Vostok watch in one week. All very cheap but great watches just to get me started. I love it!
@stepheng6235 жыл бұрын
@@stepheng623 seiko (seiko 5) and orient (bambino) was where i started a couple yrs back. very good intro pieces
@FXAllThingsFun4 жыл бұрын
How is the saving coming along?? Wish you the best of luck
@rajgill75764 жыл бұрын
@prekesh You must be joking or literally have no idea wtf your talking about
@GreenThumbSyndrome4 жыл бұрын
@prekesh Fuck you, you are an idiot
@benben0714 жыл бұрын
What a nice attitude to make and servicing watches. Although I will never have the money to buy one it is just so nice to see a company employing the skills and training that I know helps inspire the world. So I just hope the Patek Philippe continues for many years to come.
@johnhjic27 жыл бұрын
John Hughes cheapest Patek cost 28000 $ which is not that expensive.
@filthyfletcher82797 жыл бұрын
It all depends on what planet your on... But they do look great and its nice to have a dream...
@johnhjic27 жыл бұрын
The cheapest patek would be a used calatrava, you can get one for around the 5-8k mark depending on the model. Not cheap but certainly not unattainable.
@edeag36 жыл бұрын
@@filthyfletcher8279 put your feet into earth... Mayority of the world population can't afford this. A lot of people works for less than 10 dollars a day.
@c14063 жыл бұрын
😀
@watchfixersofbeverlyhills57243 жыл бұрын
High end watches have little to do with what time it is. That's just an added bonus. These things are wearable art in motion, and are amazing creations in precision, style and engineering.
@mayorb33666 жыл бұрын
finally someone said it, when people comparing pp to seiko, its like comparing monalisa to anime, dahell bruh
@commonsense11986 жыл бұрын
So... They're not really watches? Too bad, i just need a way to tell the time, guess i'il get a casio.
@rochester2124 жыл бұрын
@@rochester212 cause you can't afford one.
@alrazi98403 жыл бұрын
Watch companies before quartz: "We make the best movements in the world! We proudly sponsor space missions and sport events which need accurate time keeping!" Watch companies after quartz: "Ahem, well.. it's not all about accuracy, you know. Accurate watches are for noobs. We make art!"
@chnacr23 жыл бұрын
@@alrazi9840 The vast majority of homo sapiens cannot afford one.
@Uncompletedrecall3 жыл бұрын
Truely amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail. Being able to remake parts to repair the older watches is impressive and some of the restorations of horrifically damaged movements miraculous. I wish I could afford one of their pieces. Beautiful things
@ianwoollard20636 жыл бұрын
I do not have the money to buy a Patek Philippe watch, however i am overwhelmed by the Craftsmanship in making and repairing these wonderful Watches. Such Skill, Almost Magic. Ali Scotland.
@4115t41r5 жыл бұрын
To get the Patek back from service, the owner brings with him his first born and one of his kidneys.
@sucapizda6 жыл бұрын
Lucky Goose 😂😂😂😂😂
@akisdiakatos83775 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind that the pivots are lubricated with the blood of a virgin and the jewels are blood diamonds from Cambodia
@KianGurney5 жыл бұрын
It was about $1600 for an annual calendar and $2100 for a perpetual calendar in my last experience
@edeag35 жыл бұрын
Quite cheap really, when one considers the watches cost $ 40-50k to begin with.
@jonnieinbangkok5 жыл бұрын
@Harry Clams Haha, yes I can confirm it's a Fasnacht tradition before Basel world can be sanctified
@edeag35 жыл бұрын
The amount of work put in for each timepiece is insane.
@bipolarunboxesstuff87456 жыл бұрын
and what they charge is even more insane.
@algorithm007ify2 жыл бұрын
Even the coronavirus vaccine isn't getting this level of testing and quality control. This is amazing.
@Romanellochw3 жыл бұрын
So sad that its true yet so few people will try understand this statement
@veryfrozen32713 жыл бұрын
that's not saying much
@itsOculus3 жыл бұрын
Lol 😂 too funny I feel off the bed laughing
@fashionandluxury1013 жыл бұрын
100%, you can bet
@user735_2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this video. A truly timeless watch company.
@Agentxphile7 жыл бұрын
Isn't that bad? Being timeless when producing watches? :(
@DJJOHN927 жыл бұрын
Agentxphile Sony Sony sony 上流社会
@hoyinmoy85846 жыл бұрын
Just amazing! Can't do anything else than admire the unbelieveable skillness.
@eerovarkki30146 жыл бұрын
Dear Patek Phillipe, you undoubtedly make the finest watches in the world, a masterpiece of art that will be loved and admired by the owner for a lifetime. There, I can't be more gushing than that, and yes please feel free to send me a freebie for all the nice things I said. The cheapest model will do nicely. Thanking you in anticipation.
@stevesutton94443 жыл бұрын
My $6.00 timex was a gift when I went to Vietnam . All these years it's taken a licking and keeps on ticking . Cleaned and serviced about every 6 - 9 years as needed .
@deathvalleyalex94854 жыл бұрын
Simple mechanical movements are usually more reliable although a bit less accurate.
@edeag33 жыл бұрын
got you thru "nam"...winner winner chicken dinner!!.....your watch sounds magical to me,,,
@lunam7249 Жыл бұрын
I've had the same Timex Acqua since middle school, 20 years, exposure to saltwater still works just fine. I've never found another one exactly the same, not even a picture online. As far I know it's the only one left and it's priceless to me.
@s0nnyburnett Жыл бұрын
To paraphrase Colonel Jeff Cooper: "I may never be able to afford one, but I am glad there are those who can - just so that such things can be made."
@james-p7 ай бұрын
this Patek Phillipe presentation prompts great appreciation and admiration of mine that is directed towards the people who ply their trade in the areas of craftsmanship expertise that are on display in this video. I feel that the meticulous, thorough and extensive care and attention shown by these people to the watches and to their craft is a significant element of the prestige and immense quality that is synonymous with Patek Phillipe. this video was a sheer delight to view, thank you!
@evaburnz8 жыл бұрын
I agree with all that you have said but I still think the high-end watch industry is taking a piss at everybody. I myself own a couple of 5k watches and I appreciate and understand all of that and also have a watchmaker bench in which I play around from time to time with some tools and cheaper watches due to my passion for these little machines, however there is no justification for a company to charge 50K on a watch. Their markup is way too high.
@mura05 жыл бұрын
What is with you people
@donkeywhistler2 жыл бұрын
you mean you like what they do🤣
@theokingshango Жыл бұрын
Even if your not a watch nut, we all owe the Stern family a debt of gratitude for their vision & dedication for perserving one of the great treasures of the world. They define horology at its finest, Thank you !
@scottsatren97967 жыл бұрын
my father has the exact same annual calendar from the video, this is so cool, seeing them take apart a watch and reassemble it
@donoldduckben4 жыл бұрын
I wont to become a watch maker with Patek, it is my dream, from ghana🇬🇭👍🔥
@ebenezersoglo26667 ай бұрын
It's amazing.....I'm a Nat Geo's Megafactories fan and this is like I'm watching the Miniature Megafactories..... LOL
@fisichella789 жыл бұрын
Those are not watches. Those are pieces of art.
@Ach.9326 жыл бұрын
Impressionante em cada detalhe. Parabéns Patek Philippe estou impressionado!
@igorcarvalhaisgarrido69703 жыл бұрын
this work is divine! jesus!!
@kamasultan3 жыл бұрын
As a turner.. it would be super interesting to observe and learn from these specialist… Great vid🙏🙏
@tigertiger1699 Жыл бұрын
They make old parts for you if they need too.... And people wonder why they’re so expensive. Quality over quantity.
@mesadrums3756 жыл бұрын
very top hardcore. microscopes, pressurized rooms, etc and i have to repair my wathces with engine oil an a glass.
@lordofbees90675 жыл бұрын
you're confusing quality with novelty.
@carl-ok9gn4 жыл бұрын
I did a job for a watchmaker once. He was blind, reckons he just wore out his eyes...
@irnickkkknowles4 жыл бұрын
90% of the price is for the marketing costs. There's plenty of other qualified watchmakers that can easily service Patek watches.
@golDroger884 жыл бұрын
they make old parts for you, but you have to pay for it. they don't give out old parts for free. and for that money, you can buy brand new high quality luxury watch.
@davidjacobs85583 жыл бұрын
The craftsmanship is incredible
@jj9papa5 жыл бұрын
So much time has passed without one. Not sure if having one would ensure an increase in value of what is left of my time here past being able to say that I've spent a certain amount on a timepiece. Marvelous materialism but to each is own.
@busara45thevillain222 жыл бұрын
This video is awesome, thank you so much Mr. Holograph and Mr. Patek Phillipe
@dominikz.13764 жыл бұрын
When in Vietnam in 1970 I bought a Patek for $700 in Bangkok. 48 years later I had it sent back to Patek in Geneva for service which took two years and cost $2100. When I complained I was told that I should consider myself lucky since many vintage Pateks are rejected for service by the company.
@philaffuso49873 жыл бұрын
Two years 😳 any reputable watchsmith could service one as long as it's not a minute repeater or tourbillion
@dietznutz12 жыл бұрын
after the rape , i hope they even allowed you the decency of redressing yourself privately in the bathroom alone!!😂😂😂😂❤🎉🎉
@lunam7249 Жыл бұрын
at least you got and official reciept!! that means your watch is real and authentic
@lunam7249 Жыл бұрын
@@dietznutz1 even time repeating and tourbillon
@raymond15101984Ай бұрын
Ahaha they don't reject nothing
@raymond15101984Ай бұрын
A good watch doesn't need service, my Seiko Arctura kinetic costed me around $500 and is more then 10 years old and still runs like the day i bought it with a 3 sec/day rate accuracy. I asked a Seiko dealer if i should service the watch and he said "in about 15 years you should change the seals for water tightness" so yeah.
@JerryDoe4 жыл бұрын
I own a citizen eco drive , 10 years no issue , just needs a lil sun and it's good
@metalheadblues3 жыл бұрын
@@metalheadblues had mine for 20 years now take that patek
@kavashaman75553 жыл бұрын
As a good car don't need a oil change... you guys are silly
@raymond15101984Ай бұрын
C'est un art absolument magnifique .
@vincentbellamy4 жыл бұрын
I am honored to watch this legendary ingenuity.
@peterchipedza4349 ай бұрын
Those pieces of art make Rolex look like a child's toy!
@IcyBrown3 жыл бұрын
Rolex never planned to be a luxury brand when they started out. They were adventurer's watches. Waterproof and rugged not to breakdown when you needed it. Now they dress up the cases and faces and straps but in reality the internals are "only" a Rolex not luxury works of art.
@14goldmedals3 жыл бұрын
@@14goldmedals the Crown’s older watches, the 1016 and the 6538 were amazing instruments. For that matter, the Holy Trinity’s dress watches were that much more beautiful, too - not amazing complications but really beautiful in their simplicity. For the record, Rolex’s mid-century star dials were nice, though. The newest Calatravas are huge - bigger than the original Submariner/GMT Master from the 1950s.
@THX-C3 жыл бұрын
it’s more craftsmanship than art and you’re paying out the ass for that
@jeririce492814 күн бұрын
debe ser el único reloj que lleva un pedazo de alma de cada uno de sus creadores
@mauriciomonteiro95017 жыл бұрын
It's satisfying to watch. No matter you own or not.
@asu59686 жыл бұрын
Fantastic . Great seeing this super high end work 🙂👍
@pasha123434 жыл бұрын
Great Video!
@aml112239 жыл бұрын
I have my casio for 10 years.. Never serviced and still durable
@seadweller56703 жыл бұрын
You must be so proud
@michaeljasminestewart16183 жыл бұрын
A real wrist watch is the mechanical machinery produced by well-established companies that have existed for many years.
@o.b.223 жыл бұрын
@@o.b.22 A real wristwatch tells the time, gatekeeper
@jaydom82643 жыл бұрын
Casio is cheaper watch never compare with a art mechanical watch
@JUSTICIA-fz5ik Жыл бұрын
And cannot compare to my roger dubuis, my IWC or my Panerai. But you have to stay in your financial lane.
@gristle7363 Жыл бұрын
WOW... SUCH DETAILED PROCESSES "PERFECTION"
@prs266 жыл бұрын
the beauty of details is amazing
@abdelhadigherab767611 ай бұрын
this service takes a team of top level experts around a week to complete and only costs 1-2k, it cost more to brakes installed on a car.
@thejasonrk6 жыл бұрын
The price of the brakes depends on the make and model of the car. I never paid 1k for brakes.
@1959Berre2 жыл бұрын
Notice the rubber gloves are actually individual finger gloves to provide greater hand movement / control. They think of everything it seems. Amazing company
@pintthereof45984 жыл бұрын
Those fingers are very common in the watch industry, not typical for Patek.
@1959Berre2 жыл бұрын
@@1959Berre I would go so far to say that everything said in this video applies to most, if not all, of the (luxury) mechanical watch industry. Which is of course in no way a bad thing ☺️ - setting aside that quality insurance process. That’s something special.
@ashedinthewoods Жыл бұрын
those are swiss condoms😎
@theokingshango Жыл бұрын
Greatest watch company..... period
@danv39383 жыл бұрын
fantastic attention to detail and excellence
@ahsanmohammed13 жыл бұрын
Imagine being the one guy that works there that drops a movement on the ground and everyone stops working and stares at you
@jimmyf13125 жыл бұрын
Lmao@jimmyf1312. Or you loose one of those tiny fukn springs or screws.. On your hands and knees for hours....shouting "EVERY BODY...DON'T FUCKING MOOOOVE!!!!!!"
@tonygirney35163 жыл бұрын
@@tonygirney3516 hahaha we have a special tools for that and the floor is highly clean every day and build in such a way that you can see clearly any pice whit some special light😂
@whiskywolff3 жыл бұрын
A nice example of "picking up the pieces".
@theohendriks3 жыл бұрын
Yeah drop that perpetual calendar minute repeater tourbillion. 😄🤷🏻 Oops.
@Elvices2 жыл бұрын
Or the guy that sneezes at his bench and all the parts go flying
@bretdouglas94072 жыл бұрын
Ok, I’ve followed the steps to take the watch apart and now waiting for video 2 for reassembling the damn thing.....
@otto161219705 жыл бұрын
I may be of help i'm a blacksmith.
@mc-ec3bu3 жыл бұрын
Trade secret WD40 and I'll bet they've seen that done.
@leowatkins37182 жыл бұрын
These are Magnificent watches!
@laurencelance5864 жыл бұрын
Customer is not just human being but just like God & this thought is very important so all the best wishes I would like to give you all ❤️❤️ team members tu
@Smoki.952 жыл бұрын
I bought my first Rolex in 1964, at a tender age of 22 ...Yes, as a student, I worked very hard and long hours to get it in August 1964. It was a basic Stainless Steel Oyster Case. It was a real PIA needed adjustment all the time. 10 years later, I offloaded it to my more affluent cousin. At the same time, I was selected to become a team member investigating the future of Mechanical Timepieces. There was no earthly way a Mechanical Timepiece could compete with a Electronic and win. We tested hundreds of systems ... the accuracy of time keeping was unmatched. So, it was clear that the future of Mechanical Time Keeping was doomed.
@corneliusdrvanderbilt8224 жыл бұрын
quite the contary, it just created and invented what we now call watch aficionados. they don't own one watch like the older generation did, they own several and acquire more as time goes by.
@hectorgarcia86914 жыл бұрын
''So, it was clear that the future of Mechanical Time Keeping was doomed. LOL.......lol
@SuperSetright4 жыл бұрын
What a load of 💩
@kavashaman75553 жыл бұрын
@@kavashaman7555 Apparently, you have limited vocabulary to express your esteemed views in words.
@corneliusdrvanderbilt8223 жыл бұрын
Naaaah not fallin' for this...the watch shop under my house said he can repair it for 20 € 😂
@SpaghettiKillah6 жыл бұрын
He will give u an upgraded watch even better deal
@RussianBotLvl4 жыл бұрын
And free coffee hahaha
@exmilitary20204 жыл бұрын
true, some local watch technician is just as good but the parts probably not genuine bcos the original patek is so accurate.
@akhyarrayhka40483 жыл бұрын
Yeah right good joke
@Gatz223 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.
@CrepitusRex6 жыл бұрын
I love patek philippe watch so much.. I really like it.. 👍👍👍
@calilien75483 жыл бұрын
And during the lunch break, cleaning lady, first day on the job, comes and sweeps with brush all those little pieces and puts them in the garbage bin :)
@marekkozub89573 жыл бұрын
🤣😂
@AEKfootball2 жыл бұрын
I suspect that the check for such maintenance would buy you a new mid-size car.
@vecernicek26 жыл бұрын
Patek posts their prices on their website, for an annual calendar it costs about 1200 dollars which is not too bad for a 40000 dollar watch.
@edeag36 жыл бұрын
So if they recommend servicing every 5 years, that's $20 a month for the rest of your life. So you pay thousands to buy the watch, then you pay the luxury tax FOREVER.
@astifcaulkinyeras6 жыл бұрын
I think if you can buy a watch for 40k, you do not care about another 5k over a 20 year period^^. And if you do, you should most likely not be buying a 40k watch. Apart from that they will run fine in most cases even without servicing.
@daniel96jg6 жыл бұрын
And after 5 years or so, these watches appreciate. Could reach 60k to 70k dollars.
@gabjul65355 жыл бұрын
Bottom line: Fine creations require occasional maintenance. You get what you pay for...
@alexp37525 жыл бұрын
I like watching these video and when I buy a Patek Phillipe I should send it back for factory service. I remember sending a Breguet watch to a local watch repair and my wife complained about a damaged case screw.
@johnwakamatsu33913 жыл бұрын
Precision of an engineer craftsmanship of an artisan.
@basicdose.98723 жыл бұрын
I have a Time X ....Very accurate, water resistant, shock proof, $ 30.99
@hockaday2fer23 жыл бұрын
Good for you 😂
@mr.personal-ity Жыл бұрын
I have a Patel Phillipe... cost me only $25
@shawnd9805 жыл бұрын
Don Key Then i as well get myself a bentley!!
@SD-op1pi5 жыл бұрын
That I bet will be counterfeit 🧐🤣
@1baadshah5 жыл бұрын
is it one of those rather pricey chinese Patrick Phillip watches (yes i saw a fake with Patrick Phillip on it for 60 quid)
@kevinmorrice5 жыл бұрын
😂😆😂
@warking29155 жыл бұрын
🤣
@edeag35 жыл бұрын
My dream watch is a Patek Calatrava. Had my Rolex Submariner for years, keeps incredible time. 10 year service intervals & it hasn't needed one yet. When I can afford a Patek I won't be bothered about the 5 year service interval though
@HarlequinJitsu3 жыл бұрын
His hands are so steady! Crazy
@Rocketmanrun5 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a watch of this type. I'd feel good. That whole mechanical gears tiny world.... on my wrist.
@jessefoulk6 жыл бұрын
soundtrack ?
@Tsukiminoh7 жыл бұрын
Amazing micro engineering, definitely not something many can master, definitely understand why the price for this marvel.
@peter84888 ай бұрын
Wow every 5 years a recommended service. So bear in mind , it’s not just the initial outlay. If my numbers come up I’m still getting one though
@mamanmatty4 жыл бұрын
i never wearing any watch..but i like this video..
@backyardmicrobiology7 жыл бұрын
I love watches
@aligaelgutierrez81287 жыл бұрын
I’m ah watch technician from the Philippine very nice to see this video
@edilbertorasonable68193 жыл бұрын
Yes, your CNC cutters are the best.
@dvamateur5 жыл бұрын
When a watch costs the same as a luxury condo in Aspen, why would you trust that to someone other than Patek?
@MrPhotodoc4 жыл бұрын
"You never actually own a patek Philippe" Because the ex wife gets it instead.
@Omegaspeedmaster693 жыл бұрын
I think there's a charm in untouched dial, it shows the life of the watch. The watch being restored in 2:49 would have been more valuable if the original dial is kept.
@dhuwdhuwdhuw5 жыл бұрын
COVID was born in CHINA, grew up in ITALY, studied in FRANCE, graduated in SPAIN, doctorate in the UNITED STATES .. and came to do politics in BRAZIL!
@Onileb13 жыл бұрын
03:37 FYI, watchmaker student do learn to turn pivots as small as humain hairs...
@bobbrandon39365 жыл бұрын
I was quite amazed to hear this in the video. To make a complete balance staff by hand is one of the exams that we must do at the WOSTEP school in Sweden that I'm attending. Actually we are doing it right now!
@Rollando804 жыл бұрын
I bet my GShock will last throughout the apocalypse without servicing lol
@SudeennnSam3 жыл бұрын
I’d rather wear a nice Italian suit but I guess your shell suit is more practical….
@LacyK3 жыл бұрын
Lacy Kyle practicality beats aestetics everytime
@SudeennnSam3 жыл бұрын
I agree that form should always follow function....but PP watches are not just about aesthetics; they are exquisite pieces of engineering. My everyday car is a Land Rover Defender; the epitome of function over form......but I also have a Porsche Boxster; nowhere near as practical but beautifully engineered and brilliant at what it does......They both have their place and so do high end watches......and G shocks.
@LacyK3 жыл бұрын
Heywood Jablome my carbon fiber band still going strong after 10 years lol
@SudeennnSam3 жыл бұрын
@@LacyK yeah my Bugatti will smoke ya Porsche
@kavashaman75553 жыл бұрын
É monumental é belo ,melhor relogio do mundo , melhor engenharia , melhor desagni ,parabéns , Graciez ( Brésil)
@curingabettoni43103 ай бұрын
besides just giving time it's a heirloom and a magnificent investment.
@hectorgarcia86914 жыл бұрын
Makes Rolex look inferior, people will say Patek watches can’t take knocks as they are a dress watch whereas Rolex can. This may well be true, but you wear a watch to suit the occasion, Rolex is good for any occasion, but you would know not to wear a Patek when deep sea diving or bricklaying, that is common sense ! To me, Rolex tend to look the same, when you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all, whereas Patek just look so elegant and amazing! Anyone who disagrees, sorry that’s just my opinion
@ianmcfadden54505 жыл бұрын
I agree! I'm partial as I have aPatek made in 1947. At 72 years old ; it keeps better time than my 8 year old Rolex.
@cookingprof5 жыл бұрын
cookingprof how often have you had your patek serviced if i may ask?
@lawlicht80925 жыл бұрын
If it needs maintenance that often that makes me think it’s either poorly made or they rip their customers off. I got mechanical watches that are 40-50 years old and still get about 5 seconds a day accuracy without being opened once in its life.
@JMNTN3 жыл бұрын
A Porsche 911 needs a hell of a lot more maintenance than a Honda Accord, but it's still a much better car.
@_GOD_HAND_2 жыл бұрын
Masters of Service ....
@MrPerroballoo4 жыл бұрын
Have a 1987 swatch which cost me 10DM at the time, still runs non stop since 1987 without any service, only 2 straps since then :-)
@1walkgirl3 жыл бұрын
I understand that Patek promotes their watchmakers for the service, but any GOOD watchmaker has the tools showed in the clip, and knows how to handle them, knows how to rebuild pivots, wheels etc...
@standolfo4 жыл бұрын
No, any "GOOD" watchmaker doesn't have those tools. Those are tools that only expert watchmakers have. "Good" watchmakers don't have bow driven lathes because they aren't doing that kind of work. They aren't machining parts. This caliber of watchmaker is few and far between. 99% of watchmakers would not start polishing, cutting, or removing metal from the movement of a $50k-500k watch.
@xenonram4 жыл бұрын
@@xenonram Specialized tools are what define an expert in watchmaking? Your comment is a given. Not everyone can afford a multimillion dollar business full of the best machinery money can buy. They are referring to all of the basic services that are needed for watchmaking. They didn’t mention that exact proprietary machinery.
@janettetorrez92188 ай бұрын
this is not a watch it's a time machine
@momomomo-bw2mw9 жыл бұрын
yeah....no.
@uncle_gazpacho4 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s amazing. I love watches that handcrafted, they are elegant
@eysa774 жыл бұрын
Nothing lasts forever. Back to earth while you still have the chance.
@bob7333333 жыл бұрын
2:40 what a nightmare!
@pacovl465 жыл бұрын
When it comes to cheaper watches I'm against taking it to an authorized service shop because it costs almost as much as the watch is worth to fix it BUT when it comes to great time pieces like Patek Philipe or other high-end pieces you better take it to them to be fixed. There are very few people that know how to fix complex time pieces and if they can, they probably already work for the company, lol.
@IDunno6557 жыл бұрын
If you have the money to buy such an expensive watch you can afford to take it to an authorized shop ;)
@razvan437 жыл бұрын
That too, lol
@IDunno6557 жыл бұрын
This job and that of a micro-surgeon has to be among the highest skilled hand work job in history.
@williamjhunter5714 Жыл бұрын
Very nice watches, I have had the pleasure/displeasure of having to make parts for several of them now. Since the price for repair out of north america is astronomical even considering the price of the watch.
@DieselCrawler864 жыл бұрын
How can people say rolex is the rolls of watchmakers? PP is the one that holds the title.
@bou2126 жыл бұрын
Anyone who says that doesn't know jack about horology.
@FV40306 жыл бұрын
Or cars.
@j0m0175 жыл бұрын
PP only became popular in the 1980s
@Light-vu6ws5 жыл бұрын
I don't know anyone who knows anything about watches who says that.
@jonnieinbangkok5 жыл бұрын
Sorry, Fabian Honor is right and i do know jack about Horology
@ianmcfadden54505 жыл бұрын
me: i do really want one of this Patek Philipe. my brother: Pantek what?
@MyMomSayNoDota4 жыл бұрын
Best Regards From Brazil !!!
@marciosantinelli2 жыл бұрын
New subscriber idol always watching you.
@alvinwatchiadorvlog25873 жыл бұрын
service every 5 years?? lol... at that rate, a timex would also last for the next generation
@smr1445 жыл бұрын
I think thats fair to md for such a masterpiece of a watch
@solidsnake93324 жыл бұрын
Beda la, ini jam berkelas, bukan kaleng-kaleng, bikin by hand... Bukan jam pabrikan produksi massal
@putraambalau2474 жыл бұрын
It's an insane and pathetic waste of time and energy: gross narcissism. Any reasonable movement properly cared for and maintained could last multiple generations - even my venerable old Timex bought in 1969.
@docokd7oco4433 жыл бұрын
This oil after 5 year dries up
@n1troo3 жыл бұрын
It's about the appreciation of the mechanisms, craftsmen and engineers who create them. Its art you can wear
@mortarsquad123 жыл бұрын
Someday... as a proud owner of a rolex sub and grand seiko dress watch in my 20s I vow to buy a patek one day
@rajgill75764 жыл бұрын
Update: Sold the submariner for a profit, got new car and now have 2 GSes (: Seiko all the way!
@rajgill75763 жыл бұрын
I knew there was a reason why I like to look at mechanical watches but never want to own one. I could probably buy 100's of electronic watches for what it costs just to get one of these serviced. Hats off certainly for the professionalism and dedication to the cause, just not for me. Thanks for posting. I bought an electric car for the same reasons.
@etmax1 Жыл бұрын
Just buy a 100 dollar seiko mechanical. Not much to these watches few gears a spring.
@MrBlaze256 Жыл бұрын
Factory of Legend
@williamhenry43805 жыл бұрын
service every 5 years? what the hell? I might as well get myself an Orient's.
@sbsb49957 жыл бұрын
Timex never needs maintenance. I found a Timex classic mechanical from late 1960s-early 1970s in an old box, wound it up, and it still keeps perfect time.
@Bonsse886 жыл бұрын
if you have a million dollar watch, spending a few bucks to keep it in flawless condition is common sense and protects an continually appreciating asset. an orient isnt worth servicing, its a disposable chinese junk watch.
@thejasonrk6 жыл бұрын
Almost all mechanical watches will work for many years longer than 5 without issue (maybe 15? who knows) but just like not changing the oil in your car, it may run but not well and may fail more catastrophically.
@edeag35 жыл бұрын
My gshock is best
@kunalgoswami45205 жыл бұрын
Orient Bambino II is a beautiful watch
@TheMatchReview5 жыл бұрын
So, for the price of one service of this type watch it looks like you can buy several quartz movement (just as accurate) watches that are just as accurate and throw them away when they stop working. Don't see the point in spending that much one of these watches - unless you just gotta show off :) Of course, a watch is just a tool to me - I don't wear jewelry.
@robertekis24503 жыл бұрын
Your correct...my Casio is 16$and is the most accurate...but these are art type pieces and I think Rolex are ugly
@sarahconner94333 жыл бұрын
Antoni Norbert Patek, coat of arms Prawdzic (born on June 14, 1812 in Piaski Szlacheckie [1], died on March 1, 1877 in Geneva) - a pioneer of industrial watch production, founder of Patek Philippe & Co. - the first company in the history of mass-producing pocket watches and one of the most exclusive watches in the world, a political activist of Great Emigration. From poland
@hubertsowa26404 жыл бұрын
It's like plastic surgery but on a watch.. Love the craftsmanship, would love to own one.
@84goat285 жыл бұрын
Plastic surgery sometimes goes horribly wrong. Remember Wacko Jacko?
It's almost 11 at night, I'm tired as hell, and I'm watching a video about repairing and restoring watches I'll never be able to afford because it's just so weirdly fascinating...
01:23 AM here....
Damn same story but ima have a couple millies
Work hard, save money, you can afford it. A used Calatrava 3919 can be had around 7K USD
Or just buy a casio oceanus which is superior in every way
@@lIoIlb lol @ calculator watch
The skill-set of these people is extraordinary. I'm in awe.
I woke up the other morning and after 3 years of wearing an apple watch, suddenly said said to myself, i want a luxury watch, it might take me 4 years to save for it but i want to do it. And now i can't stop watching videos and discovering the amazing world of intricacy. Its incredible.
For some reason the same thing happened me last week for no apparent reason. I started to get really into automatic watches. I have bought a Seiko, an Orient and a Vostok watch in one week. All very cheap but great watches just to get me started. I love it!
@@stepheng623 seiko (seiko 5) and orient (bambino) was where i started a couple yrs back. very good intro pieces
How is the saving coming along?? Wish you the best of luck
@prekesh You must be joking or literally have no idea wtf your talking about
@prekesh Fuck you, you are an idiot
What a nice attitude to make and servicing watches. Although I will never have the money to buy one it is just so nice to see a company employing the skills and training that I know helps inspire the world. So I just hope the Patek Philippe continues for many years to come.
John Hughes cheapest Patek cost 28000 $ which is not that expensive.
It all depends on what planet your on... But they do look great and its nice to have a dream...
The cheapest patek would be a used calatrava, you can get one for around the 5-8k mark depending on the model. Not cheap but certainly not unattainable.
@@filthyfletcher8279 put your feet into earth... Mayority of the world population can't afford this. A lot of people works for less than 10 dollars a day.
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High end watches have little to do with what time it is. That's just an added bonus. These things are wearable art in motion, and are amazing creations in precision, style and engineering.
finally someone said it, when people comparing pp to seiko, its like comparing monalisa to anime, dahell bruh
So... They're not really watches? Too bad, i just need a way to tell the time, guess i'il get a casio.
@@rochester212 cause you can't afford one.
Watch companies before quartz: "We make the best movements in the world! We proudly sponsor space missions and sport events which need accurate time keeping!" Watch companies after quartz: "Ahem, well.. it's not all about accuracy, you know. Accurate watches are for noobs. We make art!"
@@alrazi9840 The vast majority of homo sapiens cannot afford one.
Truely amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail. Being able to remake parts to repair the older watches is impressive and some of the restorations of horrifically damaged movements miraculous. I wish I could afford one of their pieces. Beautiful things
I do not have the money to buy a Patek Philippe watch, however i am overwhelmed by the Craftsmanship in making and repairing these wonderful Watches. Such Skill, Almost Magic. Ali Scotland.
To get the Patek back from service, the owner brings with him his first born and one of his kidneys.
Lucky Goose 😂😂😂😂😂
Keep in mind that the pivots are lubricated with the blood of a virgin and the jewels are blood diamonds from Cambodia
It was about $1600 for an annual calendar and $2100 for a perpetual calendar in my last experience
Quite cheap really, when one considers the watches cost $ 40-50k to begin with.
@Harry Clams Haha, yes I can confirm it's a Fasnacht tradition before Basel world can be sanctified
The amount of work put in for each timepiece is insane.
and what they charge is even more insane.
Even the coronavirus vaccine isn't getting this level of testing and quality control. This is amazing.
So sad that its true yet so few people will try understand this statement
that's not saying much
Lol 😂 too funny I feel off the bed laughing
100%, you can bet
I enjoyed this video. A truly timeless watch company.
Isn't that bad? Being timeless when producing watches? :(
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Just amazing! Can't do anything else than admire the unbelieveable skillness.
Dear Patek Phillipe, you undoubtedly make the finest watches in the world, a masterpiece of art that will be loved and admired by the owner for a lifetime. There, I can't be more gushing than that, and yes please feel free to send me a freebie for all the nice things I said. The cheapest model will do nicely. Thanking you in anticipation.
My $6.00 timex was a gift when I went to Vietnam . All these years it's taken a licking and keeps on ticking . Cleaned and serviced about every 6 - 9 years as needed .
Simple mechanical movements are usually more reliable although a bit less accurate.
got you thru "nam"...winner winner chicken dinner!!.....your watch sounds magical to me,,,
I've had the same Timex Acqua since middle school, 20 years, exposure to saltwater still works just fine. I've never found another one exactly the same, not even a picture online. As far I know it's the only one left and it's priceless to me.
To paraphrase Colonel Jeff Cooper: "I may never be able to afford one, but I am glad there are those who can - just so that such things can be made."
this Patek Phillipe presentation prompts great appreciation and admiration of mine that is directed towards the people who ply their trade in the areas of craftsmanship expertise that are on display in this video. I feel that the meticulous, thorough and extensive care and attention shown by these people to the watches and to their craft is a significant element of the prestige and immense quality that is synonymous with Patek Phillipe. this video was a sheer delight to view, thank you!
I agree with all that you have said but I still think the high-end watch industry is taking a piss at everybody. I myself own a couple of 5k watches and I appreciate and understand all of that and also have a watchmaker bench in which I play around from time to time with some tools and cheaper watches due to my passion for these little machines, however there is no justification for a company to charge 50K on a watch. Their markup is way too high.
What is with you people
you mean you like what they do🤣
Even if your not a watch nut, we all owe the Stern family a debt of gratitude for their vision & dedication for perserving one of the great treasures of the world. They define horology at its finest, Thank you !
my father has the exact same annual calendar from the video, this is so cool, seeing them take apart a watch and reassemble it
I wont to become a watch maker with Patek, it is my dream, from ghana🇬🇭👍🔥
It's amazing.....I'm a Nat Geo's Megafactories fan and this is like I'm watching the Miniature Megafactories..... LOL
Those are not watches. Those are pieces of art.
Impressionante em cada detalhe. Parabéns Patek Philippe estou impressionado!
this work is divine! jesus!!
As a turner.. it would be super interesting to observe and learn from these specialist… Great vid🙏🙏
They make old parts for you if they need too.... And people wonder why they’re so expensive. Quality over quantity.
very top hardcore. microscopes, pressurized rooms, etc and i have to repair my wathces with engine oil an a glass.
you're confusing quality with novelty.
I did a job for a watchmaker once. He was blind, reckons he just wore out his eyes...
90% of the price is for the marketing costs. There's plenty of other qualified watchmakers that can easily service Patek watches.
they make old parts for you, but you have to pay for it. they don't give out old parts for free. and for that money, you can buy brand new high quality luxury watch.
The craftsmanship is incredible
So much time has passed without one. Not sure if having one would ensure an increase in value of what is left of my time here past being able to say that I've spent a certain amount on a timepiece. Marvelous materialism but to each is own.
This video is awesome, thank you so much Mr. Holograph and Mr. Patek Phillipe
When in Vietnam in 1970 I bought a Patek for $700 in Bangkok. 48 years later I had it sent back to Patek in Geneva for service which took two years and cost $2100. When I complained I was told that I should consider myself lucky since many vintage Pateks are rejected for service by the company.
Two years 😳 any reputable watchsmith could service one as long as it's not a minute repeater or tourbillion
after the rape , i hope they even allowed you the decency of redressing yourself privately in the bathroom alone!!😂😂😂😂❤🎉🎉
at least you got and official reciept!! that means your watch is real and authentic
@@dietznutz1 even time repeating and tourbillon
Ahaha they don't reject nothing
A good watch doesn't need service, my Seiko Arctura kinetic costed me around $500 and is more then 10 years old and still runs like the day i bought it with a 3 sec/day rate accuracy. I asked a Seiko dealer if i should service the watch and he said "in about 15 years you should change the seals for water tightness" so yeah.
I own a citizen eco drive , 10 years no issue , just needs a lil sun and it's good
@@metalheadblues had mine for 20 years now take that patek
As a good car don't need a oil change... you guys are silly
C'est un art absolument magnifique .
I am honored to watch this legendary ingenuity.
Those pieces of art make Rolex look like a child's toy!
Rolex never planned to be a luxury brand when they started out. They were adventurer's watches. Waterproof and rugged not to breakdown when you needed it. Now they dress up the cases and faces and straps but in reality the internals are "only" a Rolex not luxury works of art.
@@14goldmedals the Crown’s older watches, the 1016 and the 6538 were amazing instruments. For that matter, the Holy Trinity’s dress watches were that much more beautiful, too - not amazing complications but really beautiful in their simplicity. For the record, Rolex’s mid-century star dials were nice, though. The newest Calatravas are huge - bigger than the original Submariner/GMT Master from the 1950s.
it’s more craftsmanship than art and you’re paying out the ass for that
debe ser el único reloj que lleva un pedazo de alma de cada uno de sus creadores
It's satisfying to watch. No matter you own or not.
Fantastic . Great seeing this super high end work 🙂👍
Great Video!
I have my casio for 10 years.. Never serviced and still durable
You must be so proud
A real wrist watch is the mechanical machinery produced by well-established companies that have existed for many years.
@@o.b.22 A real wristwatch tells the time, gatekeeper
Casio is cheaper watch never compare with a art mechanical watch
And cannot compare to my roger dubuis, my IWC or my Panerai. But you have to stay in your financial lane.
WOW... SUCH DETAILED PROCESSES "PERFECTION"
the beauty of details is amazing
this service takes a team of top level experts around a week to complete and only costs 1-2k, it cost more to brakes installed on a car.
The price of the brakes depends on the make and model of the car. I never paid 1k for brakes.
Notice the rubber gloves are actually individual finger gloves to provide greater hand movement / control. They think of everything it seems. Amazing company
Those fingers are very common in the watch industry, not typical for Patek.
@@1959Berre I would go so far to say that everything said in this video applies to most, if not all, of the (luxury) mechanical watch industry. Which is of course in no way a bad thing ☺️ - setting aside that quality insurance process. That’s something special.
those are swiss condoms😎
Greatest watch company..... period
fantastic attention to detail and excellence
Imagine being the one guy that works there that drops a movement on the ground and everyone stops working and stares at you
Lmao@jimmyf1312. Or you loose one of those tiny fukn springs or screws.. On your hands and knees for hours....shouting "EVERY BODY...DON'T FUCKING MOOOOVE!!!!!!"
@@tonygirney3516 hahaha we have a special tools for that and the floor is highly clean every day and build in such a way that you can see clearly any pice whit some special light😂
A nice example of "picking up the pieces".
Yeah drop that perpetual calendar minute repeater tourbillion. 😄🤷🏻 Oops.
Or the guy that sneezes at his bench and all the parts go flying
Ok, I’ve followed the steps to take the watch apart and now waiting for video 2 for reassembling the damn thing.....
I may be of help i'm a blacksmith.
Trade secret WD40 and I'll bet they've seen that done.
These are Magnificent watches!
Customer is not just human being but just like God & this thought is very important so all the best wishes I would like to give you all ❤️❤️ team members tu
I bought my first Rolex in 1964, at a tender age of 22 ...Yes, as a student, I worked very hard and long hours to get it in August 1964. It was a basic Stainless Steel Oyster Case. It was a real PIA needed adjustment all the time. 10 years later, I offloaded it to my more affluent cousin. At the same time, I was selected to become a team member investigating the future of Mechanical Timepieces. There was no earthly way a Mechanical Timepiece could compete with a Electronic and win. We tested hundreds of systems ... the accuracy of time keeping was unmatched. So, it was clear that the future of Mechanical Time Keeping was doomed.
quite the contary, it just created and invented what we now call watch aficionados. they don't own one watch like the older generation did, they own several and acquire more as time goes by.
''So, it was clear that the future of Mechanical Time Keeping was doomed. LOL.......lol
What a load of 💩
@@kavashaman7555 Apparently, you have limited vocabulary to express your esteemed views in words.
Naaaah not fallin' for this...the watch shop under my house said he can repair it for 20 € 😂
He will give u an upgraded watch even better deal
And free coffee hahaha
true, some local watch technician is just as good but the parts probably not genuine bcos the original patek is so accurate.
Yeah right good joke
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.
I love patek philippe watch so much.. I really like it.. 👍👍👍
And during the lunch break, cleaning lady, first day on the job, comes and sweeps with brush all those little pieces and puts them in the garbage bin :)
🤣😂
I suspect that the check for such maintenance would buy you a new mid-size car.
Patek posts their prices on their website, for an annual calendar it costs about 1200 dollars which is not too bad for a 40000 dollar watch.
So if they recommend servicing every 5 years, that's $20 a month for the rest of your life. So you pay thousands to buy the watch, then you pay the luxury tax FOREVER.
I think if you can buy a watch for 40k, you do not care about another 5k over a 20 year period^^. And if you do, you should most likely not be buying a 40k watch. Apart from that they will run fine in most cases even without servicing.
And after 5 years or so, these watches appreciate. Could reach 60k to 70k dollars.
Bottom line: Fine creations require occasional maintenance. You get what you pay for...
I like watching these video and when I buy a Patek Phillipe I should send it back for factory service. I remember sending a Breguet watch to a local watch repair and my wife complained about a damaged case screw.
Precision of an engineer craftsmanship of an artisan.
I have a Time X ....Very accurate, water resistant, shock proof, $ 30.99
Good for you 😂
I have a Patel Phillipe... cost me only $25
Don Key Then i as well get myself a bentley!!
That I bet will be counterfeit 🧐🤣
is it one of those rather pricey chinese Patrick Phillip watches (yes i saw a fake with Patrick Phillip on it for 60 quid)
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My dream watch is a Patek Calatrava. Had my Rolex Submariner for years, keeps incredible time. 10 year service intervals & it hasn't needed one yet. When I can afford a Patek I won't be bothered about the 5 year service interval though
His hands are so steady! Crazy
I wish I had a watch of this type. I'd feel good. That whole mechanical gears tiny world.... on my wrist.
soundtrack ?
Amazing micro engineering, definitely not something many can master, definitely understand why the price for this marvel.
Wow every 5 years a recommended service. So bear in mind , it’s not just the initial outlay. If my numbers come up I’m still getting one though
i never wearing any watch..but i like this video..
I love watches
I’m ah watch technician from the Philippine very nice to see this video
Yes, your CNC cutters are the best.
When a watch costs the same as a luxury condo in Aspen, why would you trust that to someone other than Patek?
"You never actually own a patek Philippe" Because the ex wife gets it instead.
I think there's a charm in untouched dial, it shows the life of the watch. The watch being restored in 2:49 would have been more valuable if the original dial is kept.
COVID was born in CHINA, grew up in ITALY, studied in FRANCE, graduated in SPAIN, doctorate in the UNITED STATES .. and came to do politics in BRAZIL!
03:37 FYI, watchmaker student do learn to turn pivots as small as humain hairs...
I was quite amazed to hear this in the video. To make a complete balance staff by hand is one of the exams that we must do at the WOSTEP school in Sweden that I'm attending. Actually we are doing it right now!
I bet my GShock will last throughout the apocalypse without servicing lol
I’d rather wear a nice Italian suit but I guess your shell suit is more practical….
Lacy Kyle practicality beats aestetics everytime
I agree that form should always follow function....but PP watches are not just about aesthetics; they are exquisite pieces of engineering. My everyday car is a Land Rover Defender; the epitome of function over form......but I also have a Porsche Boxster; nowhere near as practical but beautifully engineered and brilliant at what it does......They both have their place and so do high end watches......and G shocks.
Heywood Jablome my carbon fiber band still going strong after 10 years lol
@@LacyK yeah my Bugatti will smoke ya Porsche
É monumental é belo ,melhor relogio do mundo , melhor engenharia , melhor desagni ,parabéns , Graciez ( Brésil)
besides just giving time it's a heirloom and a magnificent investment.
Makes Rolex look inferior, people will say Patek watches can’t take knocks as they are a dress watch whereas Rolex can. This may well be true, but you wear a watch to suit the occasion, Rolex is good for any occasion, but you would know not to wear a Patek when deep sea diving or bricklaying, that is common sense ! To me, Rolex tend to look the same, when you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all, whereas Patek just look so elegant and amazing! Anyone who disagrees, sorry that’s just my opinion
I agree! I'm partial as I have aPatek made in 1947. At 72 years old ; it keeps better time than my 8 year old Rolex.
cookingprof how often have you had your patek serviced if i may ask?
If it needs maintenance that often that makes me think it’s either poorly made or they rip their customers off. I got mechanical watches that are 40-50 years old and still get about 5 seconds a day accuracy without being opened once in its life.
A Porsche 911 needs a hell of a lot more maintenance than a Honda Accord, but it's still a much better car.
Masters of Service ....
Have a 1987 swatch which cost me 10DM at the time, still runs non stop since 1987 without any service, only 2 straps since then :-)
I understand that Patek promotes their watchmakers for the service, but any GOOD watchmaker has the tools showed in the clip, and knows how to handle them, knows how to rebuild pivots, wheels etc...
No, any "GOOD" watchmaker doesn't have those tools. Those are tools that only expert watchmakers have. "Good" watchmakers don't have bow driven lathes because they aren't doing that kind of work. They aren't machining parts. This caliber of watchmaker is few and far between. 99% of watchmakers would not start polishing, cutting, or removing metal from the movement of a $50k-500k watch.
@@xenonram Specialized tools are what define an expert in watchmaking? Your comment is a given. Not everyone can afford a multimillion dollar business full of the best machinery money can buy. They are referring to all of the basic services that are needed for watchmaking. They didn’t mention that exact proprietary machinery.
this is not a watch it's a time machine
yeah....no.
Wow that’s amazing. I love watches that handcrafted, they are elegant
Nothing lasts forever. Back to earth while you still have the chance.
2:40 what a nightmare!
When it comes to cheaper watches I'm against taking it to an authorized service shop because it costs almost as much as the watch is worth to fix it BUT when it comes to great time pieces like Patek Philipe or other high-end pieces you better take it to them to be fixed. There are very few people that know how to fix complex time pieces and if they can, they probably already work for the company, lol.
If you have the money to buy such an expensive watch you can afford to take it to an authorized shop ;)
That too, lol
This job and that of a micro-surgeon has to be among the highest skilled hand work job in history.
Very nice watches, I have had the pleasure/displeasure of having to make parts for several of them now. Since the price for repair out of north america is astronomical even considering the price of the watch.
How can people say rolex is the rolls of watchmakers? PP is the one that holds the title.
Anyone who says that doesn't know jack about horology.
Or cars.
PP only became popular in the 1980s
I don't know anyone who knows anything about watches who says that.
Sorry, Fabian Honor is right and i do know jack about Horology
me: i do really want one of this Patek Philipe. my brother: Pantek what?
Best Regards From Brazil !!!
New subscriber idol always watching you.
service every 5 years?? lol... at that rate, a timex would also last for the next generation
I think thats fair to md for such a masterpiece of a watch
Beda la, ini jam berkelas, bukan kaleng-kaleng, bikin by hand... Bukan jam pabrikan produksi massal
It's an insane and pathetic waste of time and energy: gross narcissism. Any reasonable movement properly cared for and maintained could last multiple generations - even my venerable old Timex bought in 1969.
This oil after 5 year dries up
It's about the appreciation of the mechanisms, craftsmen and engineers who create them. Its art you can wear
Someday... as a proud owner of a rolex sub and grand seiko dress watch in my 20s I vow to buy a patek one day
Update: Sold the submariner for a profit, got new car and now have 2 GSes (: Seiko all the way!
I knew there was a reason why I like to look at mechanical watches but never want to own one. I could probably buy 100's of electronic watches for what it costs just to get one of these serviced. Hats off certainly for the professionalism and dedication to the cause, just not for me. Thanks for posting. I bought an electric car for the same reasons.
Just buy a 100 dollar seiko mechanical. Not much to these watches few gears a spring.
Factory of Legend
service every 5 years? what the hell? I might as well get myself an Orient's.
Timex never needs maintenance. I found a Timex classic mechanical from late 1960s-early 1970s in an old box, wound it up, and it still keeps perfect time.
if you have a million dollar watch, spending a few bucks to keep it in flawless condition is common sense and protects an continually appreciating asset. an orient isnt worth servicing, its a disposable chinese junk watch.
Almost all mechanical watches will work for many years longer than 5 without issue (maybe 15? who knows) but just like not changing the oil in your car, it may run but not well and may fail more catastrophically.
My gshock is best
Orient Bambino II is a beautiful watch
So, for the price of one service of this type watch it looks like you can buy several quartz movement (just as accurate) watches that are just as accurate and throw them away when they stop working. Don't see the point in spending that much one of these watches - unless you just gotta show off :) Of course, a watch is just a tool to me - I don't wear jewelry.
Your correct...my Casio is 16$and is the most accurate...but these are art type pieces and I think Rolex are ugly
Antoni Norbert Patek, coat of arms Prawdzic (born on June 14, 1812 in Piaski Szlacheckie [1], died on March 1, 1877 in Geneva) - a pioneer of industrial watch production, founder of Patek Philippe & Co. - the first company in the history of mass-producing pocket watches and one of the most exclusive watches in the world, a political activist of Great Emigration. From poland
It's like plastic surgery but on a watch.. Love the craftsmanship, would love to own one.
Plastic surgery sometimes goes horribly wrong. Remember Wacko Jacko?