Restoration of destroyed 1982 Rolex Submariner Ref.16800 by Nicholas Hacko, Watchmaker

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  • Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
  • Arriving with a smashed crystal and missing bezel, in non working order and with glass particles and dust covering the dial and hands, this 1982 Rolex Submariner was a challenge.
    Nicholas Hacko specialises in repair and restoration of vintage Rolex watches. Proudly independent, NH is a third generation Master Watchmaker, and not authorised or trained by Rolex.
    clockmaker.com.au/
    www.nicholasha...
    / nicholashackowatch

Комментарии • 684

  • @MasterWatchmaker
    @MasterWatchmaker  4 года назад +25

    New restoration video just uploaded: vintage Breitling chronograph: ruclips.net/video/zD3ZuTp8PcA/видео.html ---thank you for watching!

    • @leorelo0511
      @leorelo0511 3 года назад

      Good night!! Could you let me know what product you used for the display? the liquid that went through to make it clean and shiny. Thanks!!!

    • @pablodamott4456
      @pablodamott4456 2 года назад

      Das

    • @TheJase72
      @TheJase72 2 года назад

      I inherited My Fathers Issued Rolex Oyster, He was a combat diver (special forces) unfortunately subsequently, its worse for wear similar to the one you fixed, I would really like to get it in working condition again, would Rolex be capable of such a fix or would I have to approach a watchmaker of your skill? thanks in advance.

  • @jameshenderson7224
    @jameshenderson7224 3 года назад +24

    His ability to fix and replace the parts in the correct order is amazing. But as I watch him I think about the person that designed it originally. To even have the design on paper is unbelievable but then to make all the parts and have them fitted and work. I love it.

  • @jigecoudon7531
    @jigecoudon7531 4 года назад +32

    Yeah, I know it's your job (and passion) so of course you know how to do it (probably even with your eyes closed) but it's still very impressing to see you work and make such a flawless job !
    Thank you for the video!

  • @peternic1
    @peternic1 4 года назад +17

    I do love watching a master craftsman at work. Brilliant!!

  • @jonathansmith283
    @jonathansmith283 4 года назад +4

    DR. HACKO - thank you very much for allowing us to watch you work. ~ JDS/CT

  • @manoelaugusto7524
    @manoelaugusto7524 4 года назад +6

    it's a therapy to watch your work with this background music

  • @AlonNahary
    @AlonNahary 4 года назад +10

    The parts of the movement looks very high quality. After 38 years. Makes me want to buy a Rolex. You are an artist.

  • @brettfmitsch
    @brettfmitsch 4 года назад +5

    Nick - what a great piece of restoration, and might I say your skill is second to none. Thank goodness you're servicing my watches!

    • @brettfmitsch
      @brettfmitsch 4 года назад

      Cuban Surfer - he’s based in Sydney. Check out his web site for details.

    • @brettfmitsch
      @brettfmitsch 4 года назад

      Mr_ E54 - no, this isn’t my watch.

  • @andrewconrad1355
    @andrewconrad1355 3 года назад +2

    As a tool and die maker I find these videos so soothing

  • @papafrank7094
    @papafrank7094 2 года назад +1

    This is the first watch restoration that almost had me nodding off. So peaceful but also well assembled. Well done watchwork and video production.

  • @patring620
    @patring620 4 года назад +11

    I like that the watch looked like it had been worn quite a bit in a work environment. A beautiful watch with a lot of character showing, and there's nothing wrong with that. I envy the owner. Thanks for the advanced notice of this restoration, Mr. Hacko. I really enjoyed the video. Nice job.

    • @grovesy333
      @grovesy333 4 года назад +1

      I totally agree and second what you said 😁

  • @josedurbano2730
    @josedurbano2730 Год назад +1

    The only jewel that admits the wrist of a gentleman. Great job and beautiful watch

  • @FranCormackCoaching
    @FranCormackCoaching 4 года назад +4

    What an amazing video. I now have a greater appreciation of the work you artisans do.

  • @dennisc.1189
    @dennisc.1189 4 года назад +18

    A Rolex, that looked it's wors, to looking its best. Great job, it's beautiful!

  • @spanishjo4282
    @spanishjo4282 4 года назад +1

    I award you the best Rolex watch repairer! I loved to repair watch. Self taught watch repairer Jo

  • @joshuacall4356
    @joshuacall4356 3 года назад +2

    Just spectacular! Well done. I have a 168000. Makes me appreciate owning it so much more after seeing this.

  • @davidwoo8920
    @davidwoo8920 4 года назад +2

    award for best music for a restoration video :)

  • @greggagnon6173
    @greggagnon6173 3 года назад

    My new favorite watch repair channel. Great music and no narration. I like the subtitles explaining what was happening or why a particular part was replaced.

  • @karlosmitz3027
    @karlosmitz3027 4 года назад +3

    That is amazing work Nick. Master Craftsman at work...

  • @VladislavFlagrans
    @VladislavFlagrans 4 года назад +2

    I can watch these videos forever

  • @joejones3
    @joejones3 3 года назад +16

    If watched on 2x speed, the jazz band playing in the background becomes the cantina band from Star Wars. But excellent work

    • @Tunkkis
      @Tunkkis 3 года назад

      The band playing in the Mos Eisley cantina is called Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes, and the genre of music they play is called "jizz".

  • @DrBrown88
    @DrBrown88 3 года назад +1

    Love the music! I'm a big jazz guy and I really enjoyed this.

  • @dennistafeltennis1190
    @dennistafeltennis1190 4 года назад +2

    You make it look so easy Master.

  • @maxwagon1132
    @maxwagon1132 4 года назад +2

    Nice work Nick. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Dunkaroos248
    @Dunkaroos248 3 года назад +2

    I’d really enjoy seeing a little more of the reworking of the case and brackets on these watches.

  • @Dankwheelie
    @Dankwheelie 4 года назад +66

    Amazing work

    • @HENGHENG-dr7oo
      @HENGHENG-dr7oo 3 года назад +6

      Yooo didn't expect to see you here lmao

    • @tayshaunkelly9495
      @tayshaunkelly9495 3 года назад +3

      @@HENGHENG-dr7oo same 😂i was like “that photo looks real familiar “

    • @andresmacho888
      @andresmacho888 3 года назад +2

      @@tayshaunkelly9495 bruh same I noticed the profile pic as well😂😂

  • @bullmoosepiper7732
    @bullmoosepiper7732 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful work, Mr. Hacko. Beautiful. I must say, in my opinion, the 16800, 168000, and the 16610 might just be the most beautiful era of black dial/stainless steel Subs that Rolex has ever produced. The sleek lines, sweeping curves and muscular stance of these series of Submariners are absolutely breathtaking. It would seem the market agrees because the price on these Subs are getting ridiculous.

  • @gregbrindley1581
    @gregbrindley1581 4 года назад +1

    All I can say is that I was riveted to this vid. Awesome work, thanks for sharing it.

  • @mechanicalmisadventures
    @mechanicalmisadventures 3 года назад

    Very soothing to watch (no pun intended) soothing music and therputic workmanship, love it!

  • @jarradmann3357
    @jarradmann3357 4 года назад +8

    Greatly enjoyed watching this restoration.

  • @gplayer01
    @gplayer01 3 года назад +1

    Definitely the work of a master! Great video

  • @MasterWatchmaker
    @MasterWatchmaker  4 года назад +5

    Rolex DAYTONA restoration video just uploaded: ruclips.net/video/ZG_VGniV_3U/видео.html Thank you for watching!

  • @jerryc.3593
    @jerryc.3593 3 года назад

    Wow 😳 All I can say is wow .These are hands of a surgeon .Your videos are inspiring .Thank you again for another fine video !

  • @icerich11
    @icerich11 4 года назад +3

    Such a beautiful and master work!! Such a beautiful time piece...

  • @gregwebb1107
    @gregwebb1107 2 года назад

    Wow, great job! Love to watch a Master Watchmaker in action.

  • @brookekeith5613
    @brookekeith5613 4 года назад +3

    Well done a true craftsman and great to watch,

    • @jennarivera7901
      @jennarivera7901 3 года назад

      Fantastic video. Very relaxing to watch and the end result was a joy to behold. Well done sir!

  • @pcdubya
    @pcdubya 3 года назад

    Wow, this is amazing, and the music was perfect. Reverse threads I see at 10:30 on the crown. I have about a 1978 just like that I bought cheap way back, haven't worn it in years. I knocked the bezel off years ago and had it replaced and now see he must not have put that piece in at 15:17 in that makes it click/stop as it just smoothly turns. Beautiful work you do !

  • @lomate1963
    @lomate1963 3 года назад +1

    Very entertaining to watch and great music 👍🏻

  • @MrAndywalker1979
    @MrAndywalker1979 4 года назад +1

    Incredible work as always!

  • @365drills
    @365drills 4 года назад +3

    I wonder what happened to that watch to get it into that bad state? A great sympathetic restoration. Casing not overpolished.

  • @Sele81
    @Sele81 3 года назад

    We all love restoration videos for sure.

  • @BryanDelMonte
    @BryanDelMonte 2 года назад

    Given how banged up it looked - the insides are remarkably clean...

  • @simonwu6758
    @simonwu6758 4 года назад +1

    So impressed to see your magic! Thanks for sharing

  • @johnspedart4101
    @johnspedart4101 4 года назад +5

    I wasnt even watching im a rap kinda guy and I'm just vibing to the jazz music

  • @alancrossley4461
    @alancrossley4461 4 года назад +2

    Now I can understand and appreciate why the service of my Datejust cost me €650:00 ~ six years ago! Great skills.

  • @uncleroig6377
    @uncleroig6377 4 года назад +9

    How he remembers where every screw goes in the sequence to put it back together? Mind-blowing!

    • @abdulmsiddiqui4344
      @abdulmsiddiqui4344 4 года назад

      Recorded video

    • @kana5s627
      @kana5s627 4 года назад

      รอโอลิมปิค กทม. ครับ
      😍🙏
      ruclips.net/video/NXBir_uZsrE/видео.html

  • @nicholasolifant9538
    @nicholasolifant9538 4 года назад +3

    Wow your work is brilliant lost for words actually 😮🤙🤙I've never seen work like this before really, that's why I guess the channel is called master watchmaker

  • @tommyrott1962
    @tommyrott1962 4 года назад

    Love the camera work, and your choice of music works well. Thank you

  • @RabBailie
    @RabBailie 2 года назад

    Beautiful watch and a fantastic job

  • @fpsSwiftG31
    @fpsSwiftG31 3 года назад +3

    amazing work. that teeeeeny tiny scratch on the dial kills my soul though 😭

  • @marianodiaz461
    @marianodiaz461 4 года назад +1

    Great video !

  • @nickjanssens
    @nickjanssens 4 года назад +1

    A great watch the watch was pretty good as well, the owner must have been very pleased indeed.

  • @TheAnvil1971
    @TheAnvil1971 4 года назад +2

    What a tremendous craftsmanship on this beautiful watch!
    Who could dislike this video? Greetings from an Omega fan in Germany.

  • @fabriziodutto7508
    @fabriziodutto7508 2 года назад

    Great restoration!

  • @kennethconnors5316
    @kennethconnors5316 3 года назад +1

    enjoyed your editing and music "spot on"

  • @regisesteves
    @regisesteves 4 года назад +1

    congratulations. master's work. greetings from Brazil.

  • @paulchilds8884
    @paulchilds8884 3 года назад

    Nice to see a good craftsman

  • @alejpix
    @alejpix 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful work!!

  • @ridhwaantarajia4802
    @ridhwaantarajia4802 2 года назад

    What precision and master 'watchmakership.'
    There's alot to be learnt from your method of this restoration.
    Thanks for having this shared Nic.
    Regards
    Ridhwaan

  • @user-mg9he3qj3n
    @user-mg9he3qj3n 4 года назад +1

    Always nice to see these lovely watches get a new lease of life,well done 🚒👍

  • @1eddwood
    @1eddwood 4 года назад +1

    Absolutely superb work

  • @alexandereriksson4956
    @alexandereriksson4956 4 года назад +2

    Amazing Job!

  • @EscapePlan97
    @EscapePlan97 4 года назад +4

    Who would dislike this video??

  • @DogHumpsMonkey
    @DogHumpsMonkey 4 года назад +6

    Hey, just thought I’d mention to you to be careful about using red borders around your thumbnail. I almost scrolled past the video because I thought I’d already watched it. Very nice work!

    • @MasterWatchmaker
      @MasterWatchmaker  4 года назад +1

      This is a fantastic tip, much appreciated!

    • @DogHumpsMonkey
      @DogHumpsMonkey 4 года назад

      Master Watchmaker I watch a few watch/watchmaking channels and I assumed it was a video from one of them. Glad I caught it. You got a new subscriber

  • @rr40v8
    @rr40v8 4 года назад +1

    That was truly fascinating to behold, thank you for doing this video.

    • @kana5s627
      @kana5s627 4 года назад

      รอโอลิมปิค กทม. ครับ
      😍🙏
      ruclips.net/video/NXBir_uZsrE/видео.html

  • @josecompuesto9959
    @josecompuesto9959 3 года назад

    Wow! Nick. Amazing Sir!

  • @jamesreid2651
    @jamesreid2651 4 года назад +1

    Superb work.

  • @CHIBA280CRV
    @CHIBA280CRV Год назад

    Fantastic work , looks exactly like my Rolex ..and I need a new crystal 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @danielmeier8321
    @danielmeier8321 3 года назад

    i love the repairability of mechanical watches! feels like you buy something you can keep running forever

  • @Masso1973
    @Masso1973 4 года назад

    Works great for an old beast, nice work

  • @mehrant.7432
    @mehrant.7432 3 года назад +1

    That's an amazing work.

  • @trevornormile6924
    @trevornormile6924 3 года назад

    Fantastic work, and great job on the video, always enjoy watching

  • @abdulalimfaqir9742
    @abdulalimfaqir9742 4 года назад +1

    Its not work its a piece of Art

  • @tobywan12
    @tobywan12 4 года назад +1

    What an amazing talent you have. Beautiful restoration work. My favourite watch of all time. I would give anything to own one of these. I would love to know how much a restoration like this would cost inc parts and labour?
    Keep the videos coming they are great

  • @badllama8090
    @badllama8090 4 года назад +6

    what was the blue liquid used to make the dial look like new again?great job by the way

    • @robertholt2753
      @robertholt2753 4 года назад

      That’s what we all want to know haha

    • @viet9200
      @viet9200 3 года назад

      Exactly what I was wondering... what was that blue fluid? Listerine? Hahaha!

  • @nsusatyo
    @nsusatyo 4 года назад +1

    Smashing, Nick!

  • @m3tek44
    @m3tek44 4 года назад +1

    Each time I watch your video i get complete satisfaction!!! During ~17 mins. video I do wonder what if you miss one screw..... :-) Thank you for sharing!

  • @АндрейСавин-к5ж
    @АндрейСавин-к5ж 3 года назад

    I have worked as a watchmaker for many years. Now I'm retired, I watch your videos with great pleasure. Signed. One question: - with what solution do you wash the glossy dials? If it `s not a secret)

    • @fangel14
      @fangel14 3 года назад

      Also interested to know.

  • @stomartalar
    @stomartalar 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing ur work. Amazing restoration for a classic watch. What is the blue solution you use to clean the dial?

  • @SC-lo5ez
    @SC-lo5ez 4 года назад +2

    Dear Watch Master, at 1:48 may I suggest to clean the dial (by blowing and/or using a very light brush) before removing the hands ? Otherwise I suspect you cannot avoid scratches on the dial around the hands axis. Correct me badly if I am wrong as a master should do to his apprentice ;)

  • @patrikosoretos
    @patrikosoretos 4 года назад +1

    Great video but at 14:46 are there some particles visible on the dial, or are there damages to the dial? I can see some white dots on the dial at 15:13 as well. Not trying to be mean, just curious.

    • @MasterWatchmaker
      @MasterWatchmaker  4 года назад +1

      Yes, these are all scratches which occurred at the time when crystal shattered.

  • @tonyrodriguez4223
    @tonyrodriguez4223 3 года назад

    Excellent work

  • @andyh2215
    @andyh2215 4 года назад +3

    Hey Nick. Wonderful restoration. I have a question for you and that is after restoration and when you are reassembling how do you ensure there is no dust inside the case? This is something that I cannot get my head around. Thanks

    • @simonbailey2151
      @simonbailey2151 2 года назад

      They use a little puffer thingy to get rid of any dust.

  • @paredair
    @paredair 4 года назад +1

    Nice one.
    Good tunes too

  • @diamondbill3070
    @diamondbill3070 4 года назад +1

    Great video, thank you.

  • @MJ-jf9wv
    @MJ-jf9wv 4 года назад +34

    You can fix anything with a couple cable ties ;)

    • @jerryjencik3879
      @jerryjencik3879 4 года назад +4

      And a roll of duct tape

    • @dennistafeltennis1190
      @dennistafeltennis1190 4 года назад +2

      @@jerryjencik3879 I was just gonna say that.

    • @kana5s627
      @kana5s627 4 года назад

      รอโอลิมปิค กทม. ครับ
      😍🙏
      ruclips.net/video/NXBir_uZsrE/видео.html

  • @ivans8391
    @ivans8391 4 года назад +1

    Great works! Greeting from Indonesia

  • @mijomendes1705
    @mijomendes1705 4 года назад +2

    how does a human being destroy a clock like this? Great job, masterpiece

    • @jays1601
      @jays1601 3 года назад +1

      Motorcycle accident perhaps?

    • @mijomendes1705
      @mijomendes1705 3 года назад

      @@jays1601 maybe

    • @dgcayse4188
      @dgcayse4188 2 года назад

      or wearing them in a really hazardous environment,. Such can be life sometimes. for some

  • @mogsyman
    @mogsyman 4 года назад +1

    Really good video, thanks 👍

  • @3819Andrzej
    @3819Andrzej 3 года назад

    Zawsze podziwiam fachową, dokładną, pewną i solidną pracę. Szkoda, że jesteś tak daleko. Mam do renowacji stary(?) 70 letni damski zegarek Rado. Mimo to jest bardzo dokładny. Boję się oddać go do konserwacji.

  • @michaelroche884
    @michaelroche884 4 года назад +2

    How did you get the new glass? With rolex not supplying spare parts? Did you have some old spare parts? Great job, really satisfying watching the whole process from start to finish.As soon as I have a few spare $$$ I will be in to purchase a nice timepiece.Wouldn't trust anyone else when it comes to watchmaking.Keep up the good work 👍

    • @MasterWatchmaker
      @MasterWatchmaker  4 года назад +1

      thank you - crystals and most internal parts are not a problem, however bezel and bezel inserts are almost impossible to find!

  • @xAdi420
    @xAdi420 4 года назад +1

    I thought the thumbnail was fake until i watched the video haha
    great job

  • @vforvictor3320
    @vforvictor3320 4 года назад +1

    Mesmerising

  • @CallOfTheWild33
    @CallOfTheWild33 4 года назад +11

    The exquisite Jazz 🎺 music only makes me desire having a dinner in a fancy restaurant, while watching the time on my Rolex Oyster Perpetual.
    Nahhhh, I'm just happy with my Orient Bambino 😂

    • @philipslighting8240
      @philipslighting8240 4 года назад +1

      the problem with rolex everyone asumes they are fake.

    • @CallOfTheWild33
      @CallOfTheWild33 4 года назад

      @@philipslighting8240
      That's for sure
      Rolex is one of the most replicated brands

  • @supersonique001
    @supersonique001 4 года назад +1

    I can only say 'WOW' !

  • @saipphire
    @saipphire 4 года назад +1

    Hi, great video! Thanks for sharing!
    What was the blue solution used to clean the dial, and why did it not damage or discolor the dial or lume?
    Thank you

  • @nyccrcsx
    @nyccrcsx 3 года назад

    I guess when you do this once or twice it’s pretty simple great work !

  • @701CPD
    @701CPD 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful restoration, Mr
    Hacko. What was the cost to the owner?

  • @ronpeterson9528
    @ronpeterson9528 4 года назад

    Very Nice. Looks great!

  • @AhuCJ
    @AhuCJ 4 года назад +1

    Another amazing video..😍