That last one does give me nightmares; at a family gathering last year my 16yr old nephew showed me an early Tag Heuer that had belonged to a late relative, the thing was that it was steamed up inside!, apparently he had been in the shower room with the crown open!. I told his parents that the watch would be ruined unless remedial action was to take place quickly. I have not since had opportunity to ask about the watch, but after seeing that last rusty one in my imagination that Tag is just getting worse.
Hi Charles ... its so easily done! And yes the last watch is going to be a bit of a challenge. But don't have nightmares ... Thanks for the feedback. Richard
Hi darren ... yes the last watch is a challenge but I am determined to do a great job on it and think it looks worse than it is. Thanks as always. Richard
I've no idea why I found that video so mesmerising. Have you just subliminally sold me double glazing or something, truly amazing and entertaining video. Thank you.
Haha! It's a thing Pager UK! Watchmaking can be pretty mesmerising ... I can spent 6 hours straight on a watch. Finish it ... have a cup of coffee and a biscuit and then think ... "let's do another one!" Thanks for the feedback. Richard
Richard, how bloody long did they leave that watch laying about after getting water in it? I once restored an Air King that the owner's sweat had eaten right through the caseback and had started into the works. The chap actually had an odour of acetic acid about him. Not unpleasant but quite odd. Doctor friends have told me that it is not terribly uncommon. I had to deepen the O-ring groove on the lathe as the salt had pitted that badly too. Saved it though. The back went in the bin however.. One thing that not a lot of people know; Stainless steel is only stainless steel if there is air about. Throw some salty water at it without some air available and all hell breaks loose.
Hi scheusselmensch ..sadly the water ingress occurred right at the start of lockdown and the owner is an elderly lady who consequently was unable to get out and go to the post office to send the watch. Normally the emedial action would have been swifter. It is amazing how quickly the damage is incurred. Looks worse than it is I figure ... I am about to find out in detail! Hope all good with you. Richard
Wow Richard, with a proficient craftsman like yourself doing “the dirty work” one can really appreciate the awesome design and production quality effort done by Rolex. Great work!
Hi Yasha V ... yes guess that with a lot of watches this kind of damage would mean the end. But with a high quality Rolex it is possible, nearly always, to do a thorough restoration. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
Hi Richard , I contacted you some time ago regarding my fusee pocket watch . At that time you were particularly busy and unable to do anything with the watch but suggested to get in touch four / six months later so here I am once again. Look forward to hearing from you
Hi Martin ... I just looked at the images again. It's an attractive watch. I am still booked up until the autumn but can book this in now for October seeing as you already asked a while back. Let me know please via email. Hope this is OK and sorry I cannot do it sooner. Richard
Enjoyed seeing the watch before and after restoration. I am guessing the cost of restoring the water damaged Rolex was quite high. Replacment parts + many hours of work = $$$$. My coworker dropped his Omega and paid $850,US. Dollars for the repairs
The water damaged watch is on the bench now. Looks worse than it is ... the dial maybe 'a gonna' but I am going to try and see if it can be saved. The rest should clean up (maybe need a new date wheel and intermediate wheel). Then its is straight full service with a bit of extra cleaning. Very satisfying to do .... thanks for the feedback Mike. Richard
Haha! Great to hear from you Greg. ... yes, even I was shocked and had to get stuck into cleaning it several times over until it was super shiny again! Something very satisfying about doing it though! Richard
I have sent my O&W M5 watch off for a service,but before I did I cleaned the case thoroughly with pegwood and other small implements of gentleness.I felt it only polite to do so...................................
Hi Mark ... so good to hear from you! Yes, it's nice to have done something 'a bit more active' before learning this discipline. And 53 is a great age to start I reckon ... when I need an apprentice watchmaker maybe I will call you! Richard
Nightmares! Thanks for the scary video. Slow motion explosions are always fun. Hope your midsummer was good and your family is well. Take good care from here in the States!
Have you serviced a Sky Dweller yet? Would be interested to see the inner workings of them. Mine still has 9 years till it needs servicing but am fascinated to see how they work.
Hi Jay ... depends on the quality of the regulation components. Vostoks for example are great watchs but suffer sometimes from loose regulation assembly which can throw the timing completely if the watch is shocked. Modern Rolex calibres use a free sprung balance which is very resilience to any shocking of the watch and can stay in for decades. If a watch is stored for a very long time with no use it can suffer from a drop in amplitude ... this will have an effect on the watches timing regardless of the setting of the regulation mechanism. Hope this helps. Richard
My dad had a 2008 Rolex Submariner 2 Tone and a few years ago my mom destroyed it with a hammer and my dad got so mad. But now my dad has a new Rolex deepsea sea dweller james cameron edition.
Wow! He must have done something pretty bad ... there's got to be a law against hitting a Rolex Two Tone with a hammer. Thanks for the feedback 'Keeping it Furry". Richard
See, this is why I did not buy a new luxury watch yet, my wife does not approve that at all. This is why I am obtaining and servicing vintage watches. It gives better impression to the audience that I am rational guy who does his hobby. Problem is that with the money spent on servicing them, I could at least buy a new Tag Heuer.
Wife. “Look at what that little bxxxxxd did”. Husband. “Let me see”. Then throws watch against wall in rage. “Tarquin go to your fcukin room at once”. Richard, great channel. Subscribed.
Fascinating content Richard. On a different note....... you have a lot to answer for.......since subscribing to your channel and seeing your reviews, I have bought a Bulova Classic Sea King, Vostok Komandirskie, Vostok Amphibia and an Omega Seamaster, all yet to arrive in the post. Can you block me from your channel please?🤣🤣🤣
Looks like the pressure test did the Invicta justice. So did you repair it or replace it in that case? I'd imagine it would be cheaper to replace considering the cost of labor.
Not much more than a normal service (unless some costly parts need replacing and there may be one or two in this instance). In terms of time is will take a little longer to do but not considerably so. Hope this helps. Richard
My conclusion to this video: don’t buy an expensive watch to your careless lady ! 😳 amazing how many ladies watches have been handled so badly by their owners !
Hi twozerouk ... I fear it does not take that long. 10 minutes would do it as it would allow enough time for the lady's hand to be held at just the wrong angle for 4 seconds ... 'done and rusted'. Just like that. Richard to the rescue! Stay tuned ...
My Russian pieces arrives with plenty of mangunge yeuch and the worst ones are the sweaty hairy types who just loved to bathe in cigarette smoke and I have chucked two watches in the bin as the pungent stink was too much being an ex smoker and really stunk the joint up. Some would say I am probably the ultimate bad thing to happen to watches, a noob with tools is positively dangerous to these poor little things, although I did bring back a locked solid 1960's Sekonda back from the dead but its temperamental. The one I am sad about is the never worn deep gold plated Raketa based Sekonda, runs fast sometimes, runs slow many times and stops for no reason, I put it on one of two Tag Heuer "gold brick" racing bracelets I have, it looks the absolute dogs danglies but working wise, its about as potent as a Boris Johnson promise...
Hi MrPvallone ... some of the footage on this is quite old and was shot on my phone. More recently I have done exactly as you suggest and now try an optimise the audio in Premiere Pro in post production. I used to just shoot on a phone and edit in iMovie... it's a learning curve I guess. Richard
Just because you can have something beautiful it doesn't mean you're going to be intelligent enough to treat it/them well..as at least 1 previous girlfriend of mine would agree.
Mr.perrett I enjoyed every second of your video. I have few datejust just, they are just like what you showing in this video (men &women). I would like them to be serviced. I would be greatfull if you teii me where you are & what these serviced you made in this video costed. I hope we can do some work together.I live in Baghdad-Iraq but I visit UK every year (Manchester).Thanks alot for the nice video.
Hi there! Very happy to assist if I am able. Please contact me via this form. www.richardperrett.com/service-or-repair-enquiry/ you'll see a message about my backlog but just click Ok and send me a message. Hope this is helpful. Richard
for the life of me, i cannot understand why anyone would insist on wearing a watch in the shower. is it that hard to not have it on your wrist for 10-15 minutes??
I agree. My wife tries to call me on my cellphone when I'm playing golf and I always leave it in the car. I tell her that if I am trying to relax, why would I play carrying my cellphone.
Great video, that last Rolex... Oh my dear!!! 😢😢😢, how would you get that back to presentable??. New parts?, looking forward to that video or videos!! 😂. Horror show for sure, poor invicta!, one of my favourite watches. Well done. Adrian ☘️
Thanks Adrian. ... the last watch is I think better than it looks so fingers cross for a swift and happy outcome. Thanks as always for the great feedback. Richard
It’s a nice video with a great editing, very dynamic ! You just get better and better with your videos. It is a matter of time before the number of subscribers will skyrocket! Take care and keep the good work Richard ! :)
Hi Clement ... I am trying to make films now not just video what i do. I still have a long way to go but your support and positivity is greatly appreciated. Richard
Richard, referring to the “Rusty Rolex” restoration, how much would a repair of that “Magnitude” cost someone to have done? That is some extremely fine and precise workmanship you accomplish there ! I enjoyed watching that! Thanks! Ben Smith
I have a chinese chronograph which my then 6 month old grandson decided to bash energetically on a table. The chrono second hand got bent. Each time I look at the watch it reminds me of him and also every thing I do takes 2 seconds less. I guess not all damage is bad!
Good plan DutchClawz ... there is not magic protective fairy dust. Rolex watches are beautifully made but can fall victim to to stuff like this daily. Spread the word please! Thanks. Richard
That last one does give me nightmares; at a family gathering last year my 16yr old nephew showed me an early Tag Heuer that had belonged to a late relative, the thing was that it was steamed up inside!, apparently he had been in the shower room with the crown open!. I told his parents that the watch would be ruined unless remedial action was to take place quickly. I have not since had opportunity to ask about the watch, but after seeing that last rusty one in my imagination that Tag is just getting worse.
Hi Charles ... its so easily done! And yes the last watch is going to be a bit of a challenge. But don't have nightmares ... Thanks for the feedback. Richard
Oh dear that last watch i could have cried owtch!
Thank you Richard. Hope you are well
Darren(:
Hi darren ... yes the last watch is a challenge but I am determined to do a great job on it and think it looks worse than it is. Thanks as always. Richard
We could also comfort ourselves that the last shown Rollex from the shower, developed a nice browned patina...
This 'patina' is maybe a little too 'full on' Zeeraha! Richard
I've no idea why I found that video so mesmerising. Have you just subliminally sold me double glazing or something, truly amazing and entertaining video. Thank you.
Haha! It's a thing Pager UK! Watchmaking can be pretty mesmerising ... I can spent 6 hours straight on a watch. Finish it ... have a cup of coffee and a biscuit and then think ... "let's do another one!" Thanks for the feedback. Richard
OMG! This is so much better than a Stephen King movie. It should be shown on TV every Halloween.
Richard, how bloody long did they leave that watch laying about after getting water in it?
I once restored an Air King that the owner's sweat had eaten right through the caseback and had started into the works.
The chap actually had an odour of acetic acid about him. Not unpleasant but quite odd. Doctor friends have told me that it is not terribly uncommon.
I had to deepen the O-ring groove on the lathe as the salt had pitted that badly too. Saved it though.
The back went in the bin however..
One thing that not a lot of people know; Stainless steel is only stainless steel if there is air about. Throw some salty water at it without some air available and all hell breaks loose.
Hi scheusselmensch ..sadly the water ingress occurred right at the start of lockdown and the owner is an elderly lady who consequently was unable to get out and go to the post office to send the watch. Normally the emedial action would have been swifter. It is amazing how quickly the damage is incurred. Looks worse than it is I figure ... I am about to find out in detail! Hope all good with you. Richard
Smell of acetic acid could be undamaged diabetes.
Wow Richard, with a proficient craftsman like yourself doing “the dirty work” one can really appreciate the awesome design and production quality effort done by Rolex.
Great work!
Hi Yasha V ... yes guess that with a lot of watches this kind of damage would mean the end. But with a high quality Rolex it is possible, nearly always, to do a thorough restoration. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
Hi Richard , I contacted you some time ago regarding my fusee pocket watch . At that time you were particularly busy and unable to do anything with the watch but suggested to get in touch four / six months later so here I am once again. Look forward to hearing from you
Hi Martin ... I just looked at the images again. It's an attractive watch. I am still booked up until the autumn but can book this in now for October seeing as you already asked a while back. Let me know please via email. Hope this is OK and sorry I cannot do it sooner. Richard
Omg! I don't understand how some people don't have any care about their watches,but that's live. Great video Richard and thanks for sharing.
Enjoyed seeing the watch before and after restoration. I am guessing the cost of restoring the water damaged Rolex was quite high. Replacment parts + many hours of work = $$$$. My coworker dropped his Omega and paid $850,US. Dollars for the repairs
The water damaged watch is on the bench now. Looks worse than it is ... the dial maybe 'a gonna' but I am going to try and see if it can be saved. The rest should clean up (maybe need a new date wheel and intermediate wheel). Then its is straight full service with a bit of extra cleaning. Very satisfying to do .... thanks for the feedback Mike. Richard
So cool! I like seeing what a watchmaker works on, what kind of problems they get asked to fix!
Thanks Dosia! Richard
Leaving the crown unscrewed after setting/winding is like leaving the door to your fridge open when leaving the kitchen.
Number 3...just why? Someone needs a lesson in hygiene. I've bought watches with a little bit of gunk in them, but damn, that's just uncalled for.
Yep absolutely disgusting.
5:55 Holy crap! Who wore that thing? Goldmember?
My OCD has subsided, now that datejust has been cleaned 😅😅!
Great R2D2 blower holder... My son would be very jealous!
Great work again Richard!
Haha! Great to hear from you Greg. ... yes, even I was shocked and had to get stuck into cleaning it several times over until it was super shiny again! Something very satisfying about doing it though! Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker I may be in your neck of the woods at the end of July, so if you fancy a socially distanced meet up, let me know
I have sent my O&W M5 watch off for a service,but before I did I cleaned the case thoroughly with pegwood and other small implements of gentleness.I felt it only polite to do so...................................
Great video Richard. I also love that this is your second career. You are not looking for a 53 year old apprentice are you 😂
Hi Mark ... so good to hear from you! Yes, it's nice to have done something 'a bit more active' before learning this discipline. And 53 is a great age to start I reckon ... when I need an apprentice watchmaker maybe I will call you! Richard
Thanks Richard! Ive been a professional watchmaker in Texas for 35 years. I got a kick out of your video! Hope to see some more of them.
Nightmares! Thanks for the scary video. Slow motion explosions are always fun.
Hope your midsummer was good and your family is well.
Take good care from here in the States!
Another great job Richard, enjoyed watching as usual. Please keep them coming my friend!! Joe
Have you serviced a Sky Dweller yet? Would be interested to see the inner workings of them. Mine still has 9 years till it needs servicing but am fascinated to see how they work.
James ... I haven't but would love to. I have much respect for the Rolex 9001. Richard
Cheers Richard very atmospheric towards the end very “Most Haunted”
Thanks Jason! Richard
Blimey I'm almost tempted to buy a knackered watch just so yo can restore it. All good stuff Richard I love your content.
And stay aligned ... the flyback can be pretty strong so each hand needs to be nice a secure. thanks jeb 1967. Richard
That 1990 Rolex Datejust ... you sure that wasn't taken off a dead guy? Maybe check the local papers to see if there has been any graves robbed.
Haha! No, thankfully he is very much alive Chemical Agent! Richard
Enjoyed that..
And thanks Andy for taking the trouble to say so. Richard
Hi Richard,
If I get a watch regulated for how long will it keep the new regulation , even if it's not s daily wear?
Ta in advance.
Hi Jay ... depends on the quality of the regulation components. Vostoks for example are great watchs but suffer sometimes from loose regulation assembly which can throw the timing completely if the watch is shocked. Modern Rolex calibres use a free sprung balance which is very resilience to any shocking of the watch and can stay in for decades. If a watch is stored for a very long time with no use it can suffer from a drop in amplitude ... this will have an effect on the watches timing regardless of the setting of the regulation mechanism. Hope this helps. Richard
Wow, thanks Richard, amazing content ...👍
Thanks John ... very pleased you enjoyed this! Richard
Good video Richard thanks, what lovely patina. 👍😷
Haha! the patina is maybe a little 'over done' on the last watch ... but I will bring it back from the brink ... stay tuned sir! Richard
My dad had a 2008 Rolex Submariner 2 Tone and a few years ago my mom destroyed it with a hammer and my dad got so mad. But now my dad has a new Rolex deepsea sea dweller james cameron edition.
Wow! He must have done something pretty bad ... there's got to be a law against hitting a Rolex Two Tone with a hammer. Thanks for the feedback 'Keeping it Furry". Richard
My mom just got mad about him buying such an expensive watch, so my dad never told her about the new one.
See, this is why I did not buy a new luxury watch yet, my wife does not approve that at all. This is why I am obtaining and servicing vintage watches. It gives better impression to the audience that I am rational guy who does his hobby. Problem is that with the money spent on servicing them, I could at least buy a new Tag Heuer.
@@LSnium I suspect your mom could achieve the rank of Crazy Bitch with not a lot of effort LOL
Wife. “Look at what that little bxxxxxd did”.
Husband. “Let me see”. Then throws watch against wall in rage. “Tarquin go to your fcukin room at once”.
Richard, great channel. Subscribed.
Haha! Did cross my mind too salr362! ... but "All's Well That Ends Well" I guess. Welcome aboard! Richard
Fascinating content Richard. On a different note....... you have a lot to answer for.......since subscribing to your channel and seeing your reviews, I have bought a Bulova Classic Sea King, Vostok Komandirskie, Vostok Amphibia and an Omega Seamaster, all yet to arrive in the post. Can you block me from your channel please?🤣🤣🤣
So many good things inbound to you ... that is an instant nice little collection ! Richard
Looks like the pressure test did the Invicta justice. So did you repair it or replace it in that case? I'd imagine it would be cheaper to replace considering the cost of labor.
Invicta....now thats some TicToc footage......
05:27 How on earth?!?!?!?
Haha! I know ... even I was shocked! Richard
I cant imagine what kind of arm that watch was on..
I have my own Rolex horror story...
Do tell us Zeferino! We want to know now! ....
Video yang bagus dengan penuh ketelitian.
Goodness gracious, the state of those Rolex should be against the law 😲🤣
I know using a pressure washer on a watch is not a good idea, but at 5:27 in the video I would have been VERY tempted.
How much would the repair cost be to fix a Rolex in that deplorable condition
Not much more than a normal service (unless some costly parts need replacing and there may be one or two in this instance). In terms of time is will take a little longer to do but not considerably so. Hope this helps. Richard
Lovin the music.
Hi Ted ... I though so too. It's aptly called just 'Dude' and is by this guy ... ruclips.net/video/0Vcq2g3PNsk/видео.html.
Brilliant video,can we have more commentary and less background music please? Thankyou.
I clean my G-Shock with my water blaster!
That is a very strong recommendation in itself Wolf! Richard
Restoration at its finest. Phoenix rise from ash (rust) to life (ticking).
Do you do other watches ? Are you in Texas? I have about a dozen I would like running again ? The ages run from 50+ years to over a 100+ years !
My conclusion to this video: don’t buy an expensive watch to your careless lady ! 😳 amazing how many ladies watches have been handled so badly by their owners !
I try and keep my Casio Duro pristine.
Great video, terrible music which is not necessary.
Haha! Thanks Keith ... I must have terrible taste as I like this music. It's a taste thing I guess. Thanks for the succinct feedback. Richard
Regarding the final watch how long was she in the shower?
Hi twozerouk ... I fear it does not take that long. 10 minutes would do it as it would allow enough time for the lady's hand to be held at just the wrong angle for 4 seconds ... 'done and rusted'. Just like that. Richard to the rescue! Stay tuned ...
That grungy datejust made me want to vomit . I can’t imagine working on it !
My Russian pieces arrives with plenty of mangunge yeuch and the worst ones are the sweaty hairy types who just loved to bathe in cigarette smoke and I have chucked two watches in the bin as the pungent stink was too much being an ex smoker and really stunk the joint up. Some would say I am probably the ultimate bad thing to happen to watches, a noob with tools is positively dangerous to these poor little things, although I did bring back a locked solid 1960's Sekonda back from the dead but its temperamental. The one I am sad about is the never worn deep gold plated Raketa based Sekonda, runs fast sometimes, runs slow many times and stops for no reason, I put it on one of two Tag Heuer "gold brick" racing bracelets I have, it looks the absolute dogs danglies but working wise, its about as potent as a Boris Johnson promise...
if anyone can save those watches its you
Thanks Jeff! Richard
To my shame I enjoyed the horror show of expensive watches.. only my Amphibian is fine for shower, sea, sink
And anything I throw at it . Great video , thank you .
Thanks Wendy ... Your Amphibian is based on a pretty tough design for sure! Richard
If you love horology, this is your channel.
Thanks Time Hill ... very much appreciate this sediment! Richard
How about investing in a better microphone?
Hi MrPvallone ... some of the footage on this is quite old and was shot on my phone. More recently I have done exactly as you suggest and now try an optimise the audio in Premiere Pro in post production. I used to just shoot on a phone and edit in iMovie... it's a learning curve I guess. Richard
How can people who have a beautiful Rolex watch treat it as they do? Are they brain-dead?
Just because you can have something beautiful it doesn't mean you're going to be intelligent enough to treat it/them well..as at least 1 previous girlfriend of mine would agree.
Sorry, Unsubscribe.
Sorry to see you go Sam ... hope you find what you are looking for. Richard
I think most of us would sit here and watch you put up a video of wet paint drying.
Well, maybe not. 😜
Thanks mucks! I will set my sights a wee bit higher than that you'll be pleased to know! Richard
Mr.perrett I enjoyed every second of your video. I have few datejust just, they are just like what you showing in this video (men &women). I would like them to be serviced. I would be greatfull if you teii me where you are & what these serviced you made in this video costed. I hope we can do some work together.I live in Baghdad-Iraq but I visit UK every year (Manchester).Thanks alot for the nice video.
Hi there! Very happy to assist if I am able. Please contact me via this form. www.richardperrett.com/service-or-repair-enquiry/ you'll see a message about my backlog but just click Ok and send me a message. Hope this is helpful. Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker -Thanks for ( Hope this is helpful ).
for the life of me, i cannot understand why anyone would insist on wearing a watch in the shower. is it that hard to not have it on your wrist for 10-15 minutes??
I agree. My wife tries to call me on my cellphone when I'm playing golf and I always leave it in the car. I tell her that if I am trying to relax, why would I play carrying my cellphone.
Great video, that last Rolex... Oh my dear!!! 😢😢😢, how would you get that back to presentable??. New parts?, looking forward to that video or videos!! 😂. Horror show for sure, poor invicta!, one of my favourite watches. Well done. Adrian ☘️
Thanks Adrian. ... the last watch is I think better than it looks so fingers cross for a swift and happy outcome. Thanks as always for the great feedback. Richard
Makes you sick thinking about it lol! Double checking my crown here 🏊🏼♂️🧐
Excellent work! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks PA Patriot! Richard
after that dirty watch.... if you ever need to plant DNA at a crime scene get it off this watch.... plenty of arm cheese to scrape off that one...
day numbers in the first one (blue jubilee) don't look typical Rolex.
It’s a nice video with a great editing, very dynamic ! You just get better and better with your videos. It is a matter of time before the number of subscribers will skyrocket!
Take care and keep the good work Richard ! :)
Hi Clement ... I am trying to make films now not just video what i do. I still have a long way to go but your support and positivity is greatly appreciated. Richard
Love the exploding Invicta! Anyone know where I can get one?
Poor Invicta :(
Is that a R2-D2? 😀
Super sir
Great vid thank you from California
Thanks Albert! Richard
Richard, referring to the “Rusty Rolex” restoration, how much would a repair of that “Magnitude” cost someone to have done? That is some extremely fine and precise workmanship you accomplish there ! I enjoyed watching that!
Thanks!
Ben Smith
I have a chinese chronograph which my then 6 month old grandson decided to bash energetically on a table. The chrono second hand got bent. Each time I look at the watch it reminds me of him and also every thing I do takes 2 seconds less. I guess not all damage is bad!
Im linking this on a forum. Some people just seem to think Rolexes are indestructible.
Good plan DutchClawz ... there is not magic protective fairy dust. Rolex watches are beautifully made but can fall victim to to stuff like this daily. Spread the word please! Thanks. Richard