Restoration of a Rolex Datejust - A Million Years with No Service! It's Not Pretty Inside!
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- Опубликовано: 24 июн 2021
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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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SEA WOLF by MAJOR
I make my own watches under my own brand "Major" (which was the rank I held when I left the British Army after 20 years service).
More info: www.richardperrett.com/seawolf
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I do almost no talking in this video leaving, for the most part, the action on screen to tell the story.
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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.
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.
If it ain’t my favorite bloke who restores my favorite watches.
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.
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.
Absolutely perfect work.
Amazing great video.
This man lives for watches.
Richard, you have magic hands.
Thanks for yet another great watch therapy video Richard.
Nice. Thanks for showing this.
Love how calming and peaceful your videos are, besides being interesting too
Thanks Agile Beast! Richard
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 🤝
I love seeing someone wearing a Vostok while working on a Rolex. You and I are very alike.
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 your videos. Thank you for sharing them Richard !
Thank you, for a Really interesting video Richard, always a real pleasure to watch you work.
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.
You certainly had a lot of fun making this video. Thoroughly enjoyable and thanks.
Thanks Mark! Good to hear from you! Richard
I always like these vintage datejusts so intriguing!!!
Fascinating!!
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 ...
Awesome Richard learning a lot from you mate. Thanks
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
Fantastic!
After seeing the amount of fillings I am surprised that there wasn't far more damage. Beautifully filmed and great entertainment as ever.
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.
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 😉
Wow, brilliant, Richard 😳. Thanks 👍.
What beauty - thank you Richard
Amazing.
Fascinating! Love your channel! Thank you!
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 work
So amazing
Beautiful!
Enjoyed your videos thoroughly. Thank you.
Great job again,congratulations, Richard!!
Awesome Done
Your work is truly amazing
wonderful! This Rolex is also happy 😉👍
Great work!!!
Thank you for the video!!!
Greetings from Switzerland
Lovely to watch.
Another real pleasure to watch thanks for that
Always good to see your new videos. Great stuff as always. Thanks Richard
Thank you so much John. Richard
Love this content, the skill level is inspiring
Thanks Jason! Richard
Well done!
Excellent
BRAVO!!!!!
Beautiful job Richard.
What a pleasant way to spend 20 minutes with you.
Thank you so much Dean! Richard
I love this kind of restoration, very clear good job man
Good job Richard as always never ceases to amaze me how gunk is on the inside especially since the crown isn't attached
Thank you so much for this video. Fixed mine.
Love your work and passion.
Thanks Mark and thank you for taking a moment to say so! Richard
Great video Richard as usual very informative and interesting well done , I could look at this type of refurbishment all day 😊
Skilled hands done beautiful job.
Great video 👍🏻
Very relaxing video for some reason - cheers !
Wonder, clear shots. Excellent video.
Great job, 👍🏻👏🏻
Wow that's impressive Restoration of a watch Rolex. A true old world craftsman at work. Love the video
Magnífico y perfecto trabajo !!! 👌
You are the best
great work!
Enjoyed that one - thanks
New vídeos = happy day 😀👏👏👏👏
Great work!
Great video.
Amazed
Terrific job mate 👏🙌🇦🇺
As always fine work Richard.
Another time piece saved from doom. Nice work Richard and thanks for sharing.
Thanks John! Richard
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!
Hermoso. Saludos desde Argentina!
Another fabulous video, well done 👍🏼
Beautiful
Loved the wink in the beginning.
Thanks Akshat! It was fun to make! Richard
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👍
stunning restoration, well done!
Thanks Nick! Richard
your quality of work is exceptionally clean very professional I love it !!!
Nice work again Richard. Brilliant cinemaphotoraphy once again 👍👍👍
Keep them coming please.
Beautiful watch well done.
Ciao Richard, thank you for your wonderful video!!!! Ciao Ciao...
Excelent😃👏👏👏
Teach us, master! 🙌
Muy buén trabajo excelente!!
That is a gorgeous watch! Colours and watch strap combo with that dial. That to me is an every day watch for any occasion!
Yeah, Rolex has this reputation for making the best watches; among a lot of folks.
So if someone buys one or gets gifted one, they think the watches are absolutely perfect and never need servicing. Then when the watches finally grind to a halt, those same folks are genuinely surprised.
Brilliant video mate
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?
Nice old watch! Cool video
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!
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.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Very good work, congratulations
Thank you so much Juan! Richard
Top Job.
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!
Great job, what a difference
Thanks Popeye147! Richard I
The yellow screwdriver trick got an immediate thumbs up 😃
Nice work, good video.