Rolex Daytona: HOW IT'S MADE

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  • Rolex Daytona: HOW IT'S MADE
    Watchfinder & Co. presents: Inside the Rolex Daytona, a demonstration of the intricacies of the Rolex calibre 4130. Watchfinder Head Watchmaker Tony Williams shows you how this famous movement is taken apart and reassembled.
    A History of the Rolex Daytona:
    The Daytona Beach International Speedway in Florida was the birthplace of American stock car racing, which became NASCAR. As races and drivers become more competitive, the sponsors began to roll in, and for racing legend Junior Johnson, that sponsor was Rolex. Soon, the racing bug was in Rolex's blood, and they became an official sponsor of the circuit. That was in 1963, the same year as their watch - also called 'Daytona' - was born.
    The Rolex Daytona already existed under another name: 'Cosmograph'. The watch was good, but lacked focus, and the inspiration from the speed of the drivers around the Daytona track was too perfect to ignore. After its re-christening, Rolex's chronograph went on to become one of the most famous, most sought-after watches of all time, commanding waiting lists that spanned into the years.
    But the success of the Daytona was not immediate; it's popularity grew over time, and now early examples of the Daytona - and particularly the exotic-dialled 'Paul Newman' - command incredible prices. Rolex's Daytona has been with us for over fifty years now, and its heritage and popularity means it's here to stay
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    WARNING! This demonstration was undertaken by a professional watchmaker for entertainment purposes only. This is NOT a guide for servicing a watch. The watch featured in the video is NOT being serviced. DO NOT attempt to replicate this video on your own watch.
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  • @watchfinder
    @watchfinder  Год назад

    Follow everything we're up to here: linktr.ee/watchfinder

  • @woodyclark4396
    @woodyclark4396 3 года назад +63

    For years I used to "watch" this video before I went to sleep and would dream about owning a Daytona one day. Last year I bought one and it hasn't come off of my wrist since. Love it.

    • @TerenceMa1989
      @TerenceMa1989 2 года назад

      Nice, 18 K gold or full SS?

    • @AKA-if2rc
      @AKA-if2rc Год назад

      Congrats man

    • @jimsteinway695
      @jimsteinway695 Год назад

      Congratulations. Me too. 25 years I’ve waited, just got the Ghost on a oyster flex. Only difference is I’m afraid to wear it. I wear my sub or speedmaster

    • @gregash4387
      @gregash4387 9 месяцев назад

      Wow very cool

  • @nateblubaugh729
    @nateblubaugh729 10 лет назад +34

    Watchmaking is a beautiful thing, a true art form.

  • @ajs0112
    @ajs0112 10 лет назад +3

    Really makes you appreciate how much work is put into one single Rolex. Especially makes you appreciate the guys doing their job to repair watches like the Daytona.

  • @watchsymposium
    @watchsymposium 9 лет назад +210

    OK, I followed along to the part where my Daytona is a pile of individual pieces - give or take some minor pieces that went under the sofa. Now what?

    • @El_de_la_baja
      @El_de_la_baja 9 лет назад +17

      Invest to another watch now

    • @David-oq3hh
      @David-oq3hh 8 лет назад +20

      Now boil the parts in the kettle for 5 minutes for the dust to come off

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium 8 лет назад +12

      Znu Dzony Can I stick some coffee grounds in there too? I want some coffee, and it would be like killing two birds with one stone.

    • @David-oq3hh
      @David-oq3hh 8 лет назад +16

      Don't risk it man. Just boil and don't ask stupid questions

    • @kreed1004
      @kreed1004 6 лет назад

      LOL

  • @DavideSchachterJazz
    @DavideSchachterJazz 9 лет назад +54

    This is truly an art! Why would anybody dislike this video I don't understand?!

    • @BamKool
      @BamKool 9 лет назад +1

      DavideSchachterJazz I agree I don't understand the negativity either and is truly an art!

    • @EdmundMcMuffin
      @EdmundMcMuffin 9 лет назад +7

      DavideSchachterJazz People that buy cheap watches like; Puma; Hugo Boss; Polo; Guess; Nike and Adidas

    • @alexguy96
      @alexguy96 8 лет назад +1

      +Triceracop or people who dont understand why people spend thousands on a watch,just because it is somehow ultra accurate,either way it was a cool vid

    • @ArbitraryLifestyle
      @ArbitraryLifestyle 7 лет назад +1

      I disliked it because of the way they cut from scene to scene not letting me see the complete process. It felt rushed and disorganized.

    • @photovi
      @photovi 7 лет назад +4

      ArbitraryLifestyle they can't reveal too much to protect the brand from counterfeit

  • @kristy77a
    @kristy77a 9 лет назад +1

    That was wonderful - really enjoyed that, thanks.

  • @user-vv6ji9kd1e
    @user-vv6ji9kd1e 8 лет назад +23

    Incredibly, magically!!! After assembly didn't remain excess parts.

  • @BrettL250
    @BrettL250 8 лет назад +1

    Truly wonderful. Thank you so much for the video.

  • @kaunas888
    @kaunas888 8 лет назад +29

    It is almost as if Rolex is saying, "Just try this at home. I dare you! Now that you realize that you are SO out of your league let us repair it, and don´t even think of complaining about the $1000 bill."

    • @mike7669
      @mike7669 5 лет назад +3

      For this movement 1000 dollar won't be enough, indeed.

  • @emtp1013
    @emtp1013 9 лет назад

    Awesome video, just makes you appreciate them even more.

  • @Desertduleler_88
    @Desertduleler_88 9 лет назад +3

    Learn to appreciate the exquisite engineering skills of those who designed those time pieces, amazing.

  • @jonathanland2218
    @jonathanland2218 5 лет назад

    Amazing to watch the art and knowledge of a watchmaker. Such skill. Thank you.

  • @alexanderstefanov2212
    @alexanderstefanov2212 10 лет назад +3

    I was talking to a friend who certified at Rolex for a service approval, he told me that the guys who designed the 4130 took inspiration from one of George Daniels movement designs and the way he separated the chronograph module from the rest of the movement and reduced the parts count- so the 4130 has even more pedigree than we assumed!

    • @Gollumfili
      @Gollumfili 5 лет назад

      I have no idea what you just said

  • @ke7217
    @ke7217 6 лет назад

    Hi ! awesome video you have !! im wondering which devices are you using in order to record all the process ?? and which video editors are you using to make this video ??

  • @kenrieves455
    @kenrieves455 4 года назад +4

    Mechanical watches amaze me. It’s incredible how these tiny machines run accurately for years while enduring quite a bit of abuse.

  • @chublack221
    @chublack221 2 года назад

    hello, my daytona chronograph second hand misaligned, hot to fix it? thanks

  • @reefturkey
    @reefturkey 10 лет назад +10

    I swear this is alien technology. Unbelievable

  • @DougHanchard
    @DougHanchard 9 лет назад +9

    Some say Horology is becoming a lost art. To some it is due to the cost. But I dare say, it is still a special craft to 'watch' unfold.

  • @Gurrumino65
    @Gurrumino65 7 лет назад

    Esta es la magia y el encanto de You tube. Nos muestra vídeos educativos y de gran calidad. Y todo gracias por quienes se toman la molestia de subir dichos vídeos.

  • @strassenszenen
    @strassenszenen 8 лет назад

    Amazing!

  • @alanborba6856
    @alanborba6856 6 лет назад

    Fantastic !

  • @gman826
    @gman826 6 лет назад

    Love this video..

  • @MdNazmusSadat
    @MdNazmusSadat 6 лет назад

    Best watch channel. Keep it up.

  • @kimbye1
    @kimbye1 8 лет назад

    Very cool and great camera work :)

  • @blakespencer777
    @blakespencer777 8 лет назад

    Excellent video.

  • @SimonSnow
    @SimonSnow 9 лет назад +14

    whatever you do, don't sneeze!

  • @dereks66
    @dereks66 5 лет назад

    Brilliant!

  • @yasharIStheBOMB
    @yasharIStheBOMB 9 лет назад

    Stunning this is true craftmanship i now have new feelings for my rolex

  • @dizzylizzy124
    @dizzylizzy124 7 лет назад +28

    I now know what the 4130 stands for, its the number of parts in the watch.... lol

  • @robertzeurunkl8401
    @robertzeurunkl8401 6 лет назад +3

    This is crazy fascinating! I was going to ask, "If you just got a bag with all the parts in it, would you know what each part is, and could you assemble a complete watch?"
    But I think it's pretty obvious you could.

  • @Rolexwearer
    @Rolexwearer 6 лет назад +1

    Amazing.

  • @lucascmpereira
    @lucascmpereira 6 лет назад

    Trabalho maravilhoso!!!!

  • @paulgrahamish
    @paulgrahamish 10 лет назад

    incredible!

  • @blackfurrymonkey
    @blackfurrymonkey 6 лет назад +1

    Simply wow

  • @WVTougeRacer
    @WVTougeRacer 8 лет назад +1

    Truly an art! I do not have anywhere near the money to afford a beautiful watch like this, but I will work my butt off to get one eventually! Such a beautiful timepiece, and a very talented watch mechanic! Bravo!

  • @scotts9508
    @scotts9508 8 лет назад +3

    What you didn't say is that Rolex "Dumbed Down" the Zenith movement, which in its original form is still one of the best chronographs ever manufactured. It also was made to house a triple date and moon phase in its original rollout and was the first 5hz movement.

  • @brandon01892
    @brandon01892 5 лет назад

    Very cool

  • @emanuelebarbera7272
    @emanuelebarbera7272 10 лет назад

    Bellissimo !

  • @CoffeePoints
    @CoffeePoints 8 лет назад

    What kind of camera was used?

  • @harryyes2566
    @harryyes2566 10 лет назад +1

    Очень впечатляет.Большой мастер. Такое мастерство достойно самого большого уважения!

  • @TONYNAEUROPA
    @TONYNAEUROPA 7 лет назад

    Like art... Amazing video.....

  • @trademarkuk7504
    @trademarkuk7504 7 лет назад +1

    Beautifully constructed......
    definitely the most celebrated movement.....
    Imagine the complexity of the human anatomy......
    truly unique if one was to take time out to study it🤔

  • @nickv4073
    @nickv4073 8 лет назад +119

    Dude! All I asked you to do was replace my watch battery!

    • @crztrtldck
      @crztrtldck 7 лет назад +7

      Nick V no batteries in a Rolex. Self-winding

    • @nickv4073
      @nickv4073 7 лет назад +76

      Learn to recognize humor.

    • @yasyasmarangoz3577
      @yasyasmarangoz3577 4 года назад +1

      @@crztrtldck There is a Quarz Rolex lol

  • @TheAngerman77
    @TheAngerman77 2 года назад

    I have a whole new appreciation

  • @TheJaegerlecoultre
    @TheJaegerlecoultre 9 лет назад

    Maestro !!!

  • @AudioTones67
    @AudioTones67 9 лет назад

    Achingly beautiful to watch, thank you for sharing. I assume the "cleaning" is ultrasonic?

  • @kfach123
    @kfach123 8 лет назад +2

    wow, amazing job! none parts left after assembly? :D

  • @lashmeliodas58
    @lashmeliodas58 5 лет назад

    Beautiful.

  • @naedolor
    @naedolor 8 лет назад +26

    Step aside. Hold my beer

  • @thefrankcoolray
    @thefrankcoolray 5 лет назад

    This is an art. 👍🏾

  • @hossrod
    @hossrod 8 лет назад

    Anyone know the manufacture/model of screwdrivers he is using?

  • @dreadog6425
    @dreadog6425 5 лет назад +2

    Wow that was amazing. I cant imagine the cost of the specialized machines to manufacture those tiny individual parts. I have a better understanding of why these watches cost what they cost and i know i cant afford one or the potential service cost. nice video.

  • @EmilZ-wb5kr
    @EmilZ-wb5kr 2 года назад

    Can someone enlighten me to what the size of the back-opening tool is? 29,5? 35,5? bigger? smaller?

  • @nicholasdavies8795
    @nicholasdavies8795 5 лет назад

    Wow !

  • @ovidyus
    @ovidyus 8 лет назад +2

    instead of reassembling that watch, i rather step on legos
    good job, you have my appreciation

  • @MichaelAndersen_DK
    @MichaelAndersen_DK 6 лет назад

    Interesting video for sure!
    But why no finger protection when handling the movement?

  • @mikec3454
    @mikec3454 4 года назад +4

    I really appreciate the level of finishing Rolex does on their movements given they don't offer display backs. That is one beautiful movement.

  • @dhiexviii
    @dhiexviii 8 лет назад +2

    WOw. just imagine memorizing all those parts to assemble it.

  • @johnsonhnguyen1
    @johnsonhnguyen1 10 лет назад +3

    I cried watching this video clip, it's so beautiful! :')

    • @243wayne1
      @243wayne1 10 лет назад +1

      I could see where one might. I shook my head from side to side in amazement. I own that watch, and now have an even greater respect for it.

  • @jmpcrx
    @jmpcrx 5 лет назад

    Insane

  • @pawelmisiurski674
    @pawelmisiurski674 8 лет назад +4

    It would be great to have a DIY kit where you can try to assemble your own watch from the tiniest parts. It could be in a form of a book where each element has a page on which it's shown and described where and how to put it.

    • @F.S420
      @F.S420 8 лет назад +1

      +Pawel Misiurski start your product before someone els does

  • @UKMike2009
    @UKMike2009 10 лет назад +1

    Exquisite engineering and a super-talented watch mechanic - I am in awe. (But I thought he rushed reassembly a little ;-) ) Very nice video!

  • @magnumpunch
    @magnumpunch 3 года назад

    Super stoked by this watchmaker until he touches the reassembled platina's sides with bare fingers 6:43. I hope it just because of the video.

  • @cadi5452
    @cadi5452 8 лет назад +1

    and this is why I went with Rolex as my watch. The quality is amazing. Mine is perfect in every way.

  • @nikrouf4759
    @nikrouf4759 6 лет назад +5

    I didn't know Moby worked at Rolex

  • @kaunas888
    @kaunas888 8 лет назад +58

    So the man does one watch a day then turns out the light and goes home.

    • @hans3331000
      @hans3331000 6 лет назад +18

      do you want him to do 50 and fuck your shit up? i can already tell you can't even afford extra cheese on a domino's pizza

    • @vulekv93
      @vulekv93 6 лет назад +10

      jim halpert why so salty? Many of us had no idea mechanical watches are so complex.

    • @desmoMarco91
      @desmoMarco91 5 лет назад +2

      Check out watches like the a. Lange and sohne tourbograph...that takes VARIOUS MONTHS Just to assemble

    • @vrsce0178
      @vrsce0178 5 лет назад +1

      vule The guy is making it seem like his job is easy😂

    • @adamamador1001
      @adamamador1001 5 лет назад +3

      jim halpert identity theft is not a joke Jim!

  • @AftabKhan19
    @AftabKhan19 5 лет назад

    Can somebody please tell me the music name?

  • @billcavazos2817
    @billcavazos2817 7 лет назад +1

    No freaking way. I can't imagine doing this every day all day long.

  • @Mark13091961
    @Mark13091961 6 лет назад +2

    Can somebody explain what actual process is used in cleaning? - he places the components in a machine presses some buttons and closes the door; but what actually happens within?
    Outstanding videos of an outstanding craftsman, so good

    • @BoronAlloy
      @BoronAlloy 6 лет назад +1

      Ultrasonic cleaner, with solution to remove old oil & grease.

    • @Mark13091961
      @Mark13091961 6 лет назад

      BoronAlloy thanks

  • @einszwei7132
    @einszwei7132 2 года назад

    how long did that take you?

  • @caracariciri5159
    @caracariciri5159 Год назад

    Dimana saya bisa belajar untuk mereparasi sebuah arloji

  • @comsetup
    @comsetup 8 лет назад

    amazed

  • @canneddinners6059
    @canneddinners6059 7 лет назад +2

    Swiss precision ~

  • @swagatochakraborti1366
    @swagatochakraborti1366 5 лет назад

    Not a watch but a piece of art.

  • @Hewhogotslapd
    @Hewhogotslapd 8 лет назад

    On my Daytona rep the second hand came off and was wondering if I could put it back

    • @smarsden67
      @smarsden67 8 лет назад

      you can, its not hard ;)

  • @melody3741
    @melody3741 2 года назад

    SO IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO DOES CANNON PINIONS LIKE THAT!!!

  • @elkinrodriguez490
    @elkinrodriguez490 8 лет назад

    a ese relojero lo respeto de corazón buen trabajo ese

  • @fahimshahriyar2801
    @fahimshahriyar2801 6 лет назад +2

    Is there any battery inside? Plz ans!!

    • @vrsce0178
      @vrsce0178 5 лет назад +1

      Why would it have a battery? Didn’t you see all the mechanics 😂

    • @TlBubba
      @TlBubba 5 лет назад

      No

  • @peleti027
    @peleti027 9 лет назад +1

    Nice. How about a restoration clip?

  • @TheChristzouve
    @TheChristzouve 4 года назад

    Nails.

  • @carloluccerini5929
    @carloluccerini5929 7 лет назад

    Tanto di cappello....opera meravigliosa......

  • @cosmic1788
    @cosmic1788 3 года назад +1

    “Why do I have an extra part”

  • @user-wj4mz1us6p
    @user-wj4mz1us6p 2 года назад

    Wish we had bought one sooner.

  • @Frogswilly
    @Frogswilly 5 лет назад

    Wow

  • @BrandonKent136
    @BrandonKent136 6 лет назад

    have you ever ended up with an 'extra' piece at the end? lol

  • @hslev
    @hslev 9 месяцев назад

    Why would you spent thousands of dollars to make this gorgeous video, but not treat the technician to a manicure beforehand?

  • @ic4876
    @ic4876 5 лет назад

    The best watch every made

  • @bessiebraveheart
    @bessiebraveheart 9 лет назад +2

    the daytona with the zenith movement was the better watch. most of us agree on that one that work on these movements.

  • @JTMarlin8
    @JTMarlin8 5 лет назад

    Can you believe it only took 7 minutes and 45 seconds to completely disassemble, clean, and reassemble a Daytona?

  • @kingkingchung4444
    @kingkingchung4444 7 лет назад

    y close the light?

  • @Clesarie
    @Clesarie 8 лет назад

    This watch is ever so beautiful.

  • @peppe9717
    @peppe9717 5 лет назад

    Se facessi questo lavoro nel giro di 1 ora diventerei pazzo

  • @otto16121970
    @otto16121970 5 лет назад

    Removing the main spring is where I had to stop and visit the eyedoctor....

  • @bayoudnabil2773
    @bayoudnabil2773 8 лет назад

    Respect At 07 Mai 2016

  • @kreed1004
    @kreed1004 6 лет назад +46

    what if he sneezed really hard and blew parts everywhere?

    • @EnPeeSee
      @EnPeeSee 5 лет назад +2

      Turn away before you sneeze
      Duh

    • @Shadowwalker1717
      @Shadowwalker1717 5 лет назад

      I turn quickly away and after that, I go in myself for a while and continue my work.

    • @JTMarlin8
      @JTMarlin8 5 лет назад +1

      @@Shadowwalker1717 "I go in myself" - what does that mean? Is that a sexual thing?

    • @Shadowwalker1717
      @Shadowwalker1717 5 лет назад +1

      @@JTMarlin8 No a not english native speaker try to explain that I chill or relax a while and continue my work on the movement lol.

  • @jimsteinway695
    @jimsteinway695 Год назад

    The video says “the 4130 surpasses the 4030 for the following reasons:” then never says the reason after that statement. It said it before that but not afterwards

  • @garyjonson1872
    @garyjonson1872 6 лет назад

    6:15 don't sneeze LOL

  • @mrzed2349
    @mrzed2349 4 года назад

    He really boogied on the reassembly

  • @dabizasse
    @dabizasse 8 лет назад +1

    professionnels