The whole time watching this video I didn't think of anything but. No stresses of the day, no bills, no work, just this. Thanks

@DangerDIY

Ай бұрын

This is what I love about working on a watch.

@markhyman7983

27 күн бұрын

I totally agree 😂

When people only see 220$ of repair costs. All i saw was Multiple hours and knowledge that no money can buy. Great video.

@ramsinator101

13 күн бұрын

That was just the parts cost too. Factoring in labor, if this were a customer repair, it would be several hundred more, if not thousand. And worth it too.

I finish work at 4pm. When I want to relax I watch one of your videos. Hypnotic and I am in awe of how you can repair these battered diamonds in the rough.

I just discovered this master and as a motorcycle mechanic (at home) I found the workmanship and the tools absolutely fascinating. I’d be dropping and losing those little tiny parts like crazy. I love watching a master like you and will continue watch in amazement.

@lnz971

8 ай бұрын

you are nothing alike him lol repairing moto

@refraf8030

19 күн бұрын

@@lnz971 he didn't say he was, you corpulent fool.

@ythandlerandom1278LK

14 күн бұрын

@@lnz971 - shut up

@lnz971

14 күн бұрын

@@ythandlerandom1278LK 🤡🤡🤡

See, all you need is a lifetime of watch repair knowledge, $150k in specialty tools, an insane amount of patience and precision and you too can fix a $2,700 Rolex!

@Samuel-xe9fc

Жыл бұрын

I see! Even multiple watches. Maybe 100s a year. Time to get rich

@gregjohnston1842

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Anyone ever look up Bergeon tools? It’s insane. And of course hours and hours of free time….but it’s fun to watch

@COORSMAN0790

Жыл бұрын

Even if I had the knowledge, precision, money and tools to repair luxury watches I would still be screwed with the patience.

@spbapf

Жыл бұрын

+$220 for parts

@andrewmosley2588

Жыл бұрын

You don’t need $150k in specialized tools but ok lol.

I really enjoyed the restoration of the balance wheel, super delicate and really interesting to watch.

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😉

@kr19569

Жыл бұрын

@@RedDeadRestoration how come this was commented 5 days ago when the video was published 1 hr ago?

@opablo_gm

Жыл бұрын

@@kr19569 most probably he has patrons or friends that get access to the video before it's published to help him with the editing review... or maybe posted the link to the video in a restoration club/blog/group before listing it on youtube..... all this is very standard practice... nothing to worry about

@kr19569

Жыл бұрын

@@opablo_gm ah, that makes it clear

@GMCNightmareRepairs

Жыл бұрын

@@RedDeadRestoration first time on any of the watch channels that I follow that I've seen someone take the time to adjust the balance wheel 🤯 very amazing to see

This was RIDICULOUS! I have watched you restore so many different things incredibly well - but THIS… oh my goodness… done perfectly, filmed perfectly… SUBLIME sir! Thank you for always providing AMAZING viewing content!

This is easily one of my favourites of your restorations. You demonstrated such a range of precision work on a wonderful tool watch. It feels like it should be worn instead of protected in lucite like today's high end watches. The "return to factory" sort of look isn't for all fans of vintage watches, but I think this was done very carefully and isn't overdone at all. Thanks for your videos.

Being born myself in 1962, I wish I could get a makeover like that Rolex!🤣👏🏼😍

@pangolier-rr6qg

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Ok it’s no secret this is the absolute Best Watch repair video I have ever seen. I’ve watched countless but this one earned the Gold Medal. What an amazing find and incredible talent 👏

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@user-qp8jk5dj2e

Жыл бұрын

жаль у нас ролексов почти нет винтажных

SO satisfying and masterfully done. This is one of your best videos and one of the top three or four watch restoration videos I've seen - and I've watched hundreds. You are such a great change of pace and your editing in this video is fantastic for the way you are trying to film it and the "tone" it has. It's relaxing and captivating and engaging all put together, and the results are phenomenal. Please keep it up with more like this.

I'm a complete layman, but I can tell you one thing for sure--this was a serious watchmaker flex. Might be the best wathmaking video I've ever seen, and I've seen quite a few. Wow.

I find used Rolex watches more charming. They tell an unknown story from somone's life!

@loangquangtv1424

Жыл бұрын

😊😅😮😢🎉😂❤0000000000000000000000000000000

These videos are always like a little vacation for me and like to watch it for distraction or if i need a break. The best thing is no stupid talk, just the watch, the beauty of the mechanics,tools i have never seen before, the great work and an impressive result. Thanks for this

@BlueNoseWarren

Жыл бұрын

This comment…I couldn’t have possibly worded it any better!

@Anupam19781

Жыл бұрын

Well said. Totally agree.

@d1nonlymontezzy348

Жыл бұрын

I have no idea why this popped up on suggestions? I watched it anyway. Unbelievable ! I love the plot twist with the socks 😂 … Beautiful art and craftsmanship

@aminaalipova

Жыл бұрын

@@d1nonlymontezzy348 ber birde

my man got every tool under the sun

Cost of skill and knowledge= priceless. Just subscribed and liked. Absolutely fantastic. Open up a Rolex is already frightening. Fixing and restore all components is truly skill of art. Keep up with the good work.

@keendeesjarlais3636

7 ай бұрын

sure bud

One word comes to me watching your videos: 'HOW?' It's really impressive to watch a human being do such a precise work even seeing step by step the question remains. Truly impressive what a great job you do!

@rigoeats3654

Жыл бұрын

enough hours, you can become a master at anything.

@myroadtours6147

Жыл бұрын

@@rigoeats3654 10,000 hrs...at least they say.

@martinvanburen4578

Жыл бұрын

the answer is one word: passion

@tschoy9388

9 ай бұрын

@@rigoeats3654 Not enough, you should have a steady hand. And a lot of patience.

@aldo9923

9 ай бұрын

Shits fake bruh

It is so calming to watch a craftsman at work doing the job correctly with the right tools. Beautiful work and a beautiful watch at the end of it.

Again! Another fantastic restoration. I love watches and timepieces. When I see you take a classic and high end timepiece and bring life back to it seems so pure and beautiful to observe!! Thank you!! I look forward to the next one :)

After a while I started to notice the quality of each individual part of this watch, and how beautiful it is no matter where you look. I have always been a shaker, so watch repair was never a possibility, but I sure enjoy watching you different fellas recreate the former beauty of these old ones. Excellent camera work. My dad was an aerospace machinist, so I learned many years ago to appreciate all of the wonderful tools that workers like you use.

Du kommst halt jedes einzelne Mal mit einem Knaller zurück. Allein die Benutzung eines einzelnen Pinselhaares, um des Ungleichgewicht herauszufinden...👍🏻 Das Endergebnis ist wieder zum Niederknien 😊 Den Wert hast du verdoppelt mMn. Mit der Bitte, genau so weiter zu machen, wünsche ich ein schönes Wochenende 😄

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

Danke, ich gebe mein Bestes :D

I'm appreciating the fact that you're sharing your costs of the material items to fix the watch.

@michaelkaercher

Жыл бұрын

Problem is that he uses 20k worth of equipment to fix it. But it is a pleasure to view it.

@sultanofswing7198

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelkaercher closer to a couple grand.

@thegerm1397

Жыл бұрын

Now it's fixed how much is it worth?

@h0niels

Жыл бұрын

@@thegerm1397 about 5,000 USD

@littlejackalo5326

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelkaercher What's the "problem"? LOL. Do you watch videos of someone fixing up a car and then start adding up the price of the tools? What does that have to do with anything?

Every time I watch one of your videos, I see a miracle unfolding in a thousand tiny steps using techniques and equipment that I am sure took years to attain. Bravo! Again.

So good to see the watch movement come to life at 17:27! Pure magic.

While watchmaking and working upon engines are two different pursuits, I have an idea of just how much you must enjoy doing this work, bringing an old veteran back from the brink. It's a wonderful thing to have not only the skills, but the knowledge and patience to do this work. Thanks so much for this video... the quality is excellent, beyond reproach. All the best for 2023!

Wow I just stumbled upon this channel and I'm falling in love with it. It's so fascinating and relaxing to see the meticulous work that goes into a high-end watch restoration! At the end of the video he said he used two hundred and twenty dollars worth of parts but his labor fee was probably way more than that because it's a lot of meticulous precision labor.

I love seeing just about any vintage item being restored to “like new” condition and appearance, but watching an expert watch repairer plying his craft was even more impressive given the complexity of the Rolex watch and the steady hands and extensive knowledge and skill needed to successfully complete this project. Bravo! 👏

Nice work! I’m just glad we have people like this with the skill, knowledge and patience.

Absolutely superb and the best 20 + minutes I’ll spend all day. how we all wish we bought a Rolex air king.

die sieht recht modern aus fuer ihr Alter, schoene Restauration.

The time and effort cost more than the watch does... The craftmanship of this guy is priceless.

I always enjoy watching highly skilled people doing what they do best, and this video really delivers.

That moment you put the balance wheel back in and the clock springs to life - magical!

@januarioqueiroz3122

Жыл бұрын

😊👍

You got better and better!

Absolutely amazing workmanship and camera work. Thank you for putting this together.

very skilled and well tooled operator, unreachable for a non pro, shows the complexity. Well done

220 for parts plus the cost of all the special equipment and the time. U did a amazing job. Plz can u add the cost of everything. I would like to get into the hobby.

@MidMOGrower

2 ай бұрын

They usually don’t tell you this because it’s from customer to customer due to condition kind of like a mechanic shop. By the amount of restoration, I’d say he charge about 3 grand.

Balancing the balance wheel was an art. Thanks for this great masterpiece!

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ArcadiyIvanov

Жыл бұрын

That was actually science ;)

I'm always captivated and stunned at the discipline of this micro work. What a talent! Bravo!

I always love it when the balance wheel goes back in. That’s when you know that the watch repair is almost complete.

Artist...👍👍👍

Respekt, saubere Arbeit. Für mich als Grobmotoriker, ist das leider nichts. Aber schön zu sehen, das Leute sich mit soetwas beschäftigen. LG

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

Danke für das Lob!

One of the most therapeutic videos I've watched!

Parabens pela restauracao, ficou sensacional.

Mighty, MIGHTY good restoration! Balancing the balance wheel was a first for me! Was not surprised by the accuracy measurements at the end. Thank you for sharing this with us!

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

wow, never seen a restoration where they rebuild the balance wheel. I thought you just had to buy a whole new one if something was wrong.

Incredibly well filmed!! I once owned a 70's Air King. Brings back memories. I never realized how intricate the watch was.

Amazing restoration, your skills are truly timeless! ⌚

The movement inside still looks beautiful even though the outside was already a mess nice work on this restoration, GJ!

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Impressive work on an impressive watch. Very well done. The watch is beautiful. i love it. I'm a big fan of grey dials.

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Absolutely incredible craftsmanship, and amazing skill

Absolute work of art. Also the video editing and camera shots were 10/10!

Nice and great talent to do his job. Tks for posting this new video

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

An extremely reasonable price for the repair. Well done you 👏👏👏

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

What the hell did I just watch? This is a masterpiece!

Wonderful to see a beautiful watch brought back to life with such care and skill!

Wow that was incredible!! All those tiny tiny parts and you took that Rolex apart and put it back together like it was child play. I've always said you can tell how good a person is at his job by how easy they make it look. You must be great at yours. Great job and the watch is beautiful.

I was a diesel mechanic for 30 years before I retired. I admire the rare person who possess both the detailed knowledge AND the manual skills to diagnose and repair machines. Could you tell me how many hours you spend on a restoration like this?

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

It's hard to say. Maybe 60 hours?

@andrewallen9993

Жыл бұрын

@@RedDeadRestoration About as long as reconditioning a large Cummins engine?

To put all the tiny pieces and clean them all are really satisfying! Im definitely awe how you restore this luxurious time piece! I am now a fan! ❤😊

These videos are worth "watching" just to see your tool collection...amazing!

I subscribed to your channel a long time ago. I have to say that you brought this beautiful Rolex back from the dead. Absolutely stunning work, second to none. It was really fascinating to see the specialist tools that you used in this one. Amazing work Sir. Superb!

You sir are a craftsman! Thank you!

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

10/10 restoration video. So very satisfying to watch the amazing work and transformation! Now, after years of knowing about Rolex, I now understand why they cost what they cost. I also have profound appreciation for the incredible engineering that goes into such watch designs. It is amazing what humans are capable of conceiving and designing, especially at such small and precise degrees. Subbed!

Respect for this kind of work, it requires knowledge, concentration and patience...

Love your precision and patience it would be good to know how long the restoration took and value of the watch after restoration

@philbroadley8239

Жыл бұрын

👍

❤️ The Sound Of The Main Spring When The Casing "SNAPS!" Together... "That was a good one!" 😄

This is the most fascinating video that I think I have ever seen. The watch in this video is 7 years older than me and the very idea that it can be restored to be better than its modern counterparts is incredible. I often baulked at the expense of a luxury watch, but, having recently bought myself a vintage Longine, I am no longer doubting the incredible skill that commands the elevated price. I look forward to viewing all of your uploads.

So nice to see you restore this classic timepiece. As I was born in the mid-60's I would like to have that piece on my wrist !

Talent and elegance mean nothing without rigor and precision and undoubtedly, you have both! Beautiful work!

Damn, what a great job ! ❤️

It's a shame to see a great time piece in such a bad state. So good seeing your videos and your skill bring them back to life

Wonderful.. best part is no annoying background music.. job well done 👏

Excellent restoration.

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Great job on creating such a fantastic video, the minute details on wheel- balancing, the camera work for each minute details, the content was just so informative and impressive

That was so enjoyable to watch. Absolutely stunning work and it must be so satisfying to be able to do this. To a layman like me, there seems to be a different tool for every task in watch repair - it must cost a fortune to fully equip a workshop. Thanks for uploading the video.

@petrus666love

Жыл бұрын

I actually think the editing and sound must be just as difficult as the restoration if not more , then again I could not do either , sheer enjoyment, thanks much from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Amazing restoration! And the new look of Elma is amazing! Loved her restoration video as well!

Restoration including balance repair is one of my favorite! Great great job!

i can’t lie, from the thumbnail i thought this was some outrageous limited edition rolex with the tilted dial and it looked so cool, it’s a shame it’s just a broken watch though 😄

My first visit here, excellent craftsmanship, really enjoyable to see you give this watch so in need of service/repair some love. This Air King is my favorite of the Rolex lineup, not at all showy, just an elegant timepiece. I'm subscribed now, I'll be back for some more fun. Thanks, Patrick

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@nordic1121

Жыл бұрын

I don’t own a Rolex but I do own an Omega , people ask ‘why pay so much for a watch’ if they was to see a video like this it would go towards explaining why. That is a beautiful watch brought back to life by a craftsman.

It so relaxing watching an expert work! Very remarkable restoration of an old damaged Rolex, returning it to like new condition.

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 😊👍🏻

Fantastic restoration. Thanks for sharing your incredible knowledge and skills.

Thanks for doing this, that watch has a history and it deserves to be in good shape. This video is so satisfying.

Through the wonderful KZread algorithms I stumbled across your video and I was mesmerised at your restoration of the Rolex Air King-Date 👑. I think it's one of the best watch restoration videos I've seen in a long while. I've now subscribed and look forward to watching more from your channel. 👏💯

I absolutely love watching a person who has all the right tools and the skills to use them. Wonderful restoration. Every time you opened a box I got excited to see what precision tool was inside.

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

This talent is a gift from God, a work of art!

Your skills are amazing! What a joy to watch your work

WOW .. restoration on another level! 220$ components , but plus hand craft probable around extra 700$?

One cost is impossible to asses is price of your skill in repairing, using those tools so skillfully. I believe knowing a watch mechanism and knowing how to repairing them is one skill and another skill is expertly using so many tools, otherwise it may break more parts of the watch.

Jesus Christ! This is insane work! I am speechless.....

Absolutely wild!! If I ever took one of these masterpieces apart like this, there is literally no chance I'd ever be able to put it back together correctly lol.

Always a pleasure to see you work - you actually know how to restore watches.

It would be interesting to see a clip of these watch’s been rebuilt that isn’t zoomed in as it’s quite easy to forget what the real size of all these parts are when watching.

A beautiful clean and restoration. KNOWLEDGE is power! 👍🏽🏆

So satisfying to watch, when a man has the right tools and experience.👍

Incredible. Really makes you appreciate the craftsmanship.

This version of the Air King is much better than the current ones in my opinion. Great job.

@gilessteve

Жыл бұрын

The new Air-King is ugly.

@TheGrenadier97

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. Feels like a Frankenstein.

@notDonaldFagen

Жыл бұрын

But it's so redundant. Especially the older AK like these, other than maybe saving a bit on a Precision movement. Just get an OP, or in this case an OP Date. The modern AK are at least distinguishable with their dials.

I watch a lot of watch repair and restoration videos on youtube but you are the very best. I also like the fact that you don't talk you just get on with it. Thankyou.🇺🇲

The best watch restoration video I have ever seen. You're quite a craftsman. Bravo!

I swear the only reason people get into watchmaking/repair is all of the cool tools you get to work with!!!!

I play your restorations in the lobby of the office I manage. People can't look away. Best restoration videos, Red Dead. 💀

@RedDeadRestoration

Жыл бұрын

haha :D thanks ;)

@winstonlanda7731

Жыл бұрын

@@RedDeadRestoration looks like you have scammers on your comments