Just did my dream restoration project and I hope you like it! The Rolex submariner was a joy to work on but the previous owner has never serviced the watch (that's my guess). So I found plenty of problems… One main big concern was that the rotor axle had scraped off metal all over the movement bridges, this can lead to a total scrap watch. I was lucky I guess that the watch “only” needed new parts for around 500 USdollar. After the restoration the watch works very well. I tested it in real life (IRL) during the creation of the video and it ran around +5 seconds per day (Rolex specification says it should run during testing/as in real life between -1 to +5 s per day). So I needed to adjust it a bit as seen in the video. Now it runs for about +1-2 seconds per day. Hope you will like my video, many thanks to all of you!

@Lightning77305

12 күн бұрын

Wonderful. great work and excellent result!

@Watcheyes

10 күн бұрын

@@Lightning77305 happy that you liked it, have a great day!

@Lightning77305

9 күн бұрын

@@Watcheyes Thank you, keep up the great work!

This is an absolutely stunning restoration. fantastic work, huge respect for you.

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

Hi there Robert, thank you for taking your time commenting on my video, glad you like my work 😀 😊. Best wishes from Sweden.

Absolute Jedi skills sir. The force is strong with this one. BEAUTIFUL work. A pleasure to watch. Masterful.

Not only a great restoration but what a video - the footage, editing, takes, angles, etc. Thanks so much for this, it has made my day! Greeting from down under! Keep up the great work, Cheers mate!

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

Many thanks, I appreciate your comment alot 😊 🙂 Have a great day, greetings from Sweden.

Super renovation, super work, legendary watch and 3135 movement the best from Rolex And marvelous video🤩👍🏻😁

Incredible work. You are so skilled. Love that you have all the tools needed. Excellent film and no need to talk. Perfect result, and a Rolex watch to be proud of. ❤

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

Thanks again Hans and nice to see you commenting to my videos as always 🙂

Just mesmerizing to watch. Nicely executed. Keep up the good work, brother!

@Watcheyes

11 күн бұрын

Will do and many thanks for the support! Best wishes from Sweden

it blows my mind that the whole premium feel with the clicking of the bezel comes down to a fucking paper clip

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

Hahah, thanks for commenting, yes its quite easy 😄

Seeing you use the Kiwi cleaner brought a smile to my face i recently built my own they are fantastic and Frank the designer is a really nice bloke excellent work on this restoration my friend well done

Super renovation, super work, legendary watch and 3135 movement the best from Rolex😊

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

Many thanks and thank you for commenting :) Indeed very good to work on.

Uno dei più bei restauri con delle riprese fantastiche. 👍

Nice video. A couple of observations. Rolex ceased adding lug holes beginning in 2003 so without knowing the serial, at most this watch is 20 years old. Compared to a ETA 2824-2, I also tend to see wear on the rotor and sometimes the pallet jewel of a 3135 so when you factor in the price between a 3135 and a 2824-2, after years of service, I find this a bit perplexing. Premature rotor post/jewel wear has seemed to be an issue with Rolex/Aegler all the way back to the older 15xx movments as noted by rhodium plating wear with the rotor making the contact with the baseplate due to wear. I'm actually a vintage and neo vintage Rolex lover but must say it would appear that while not prettier, the ETA is a bit more durable in some regards but this is hard to gauge in a small sample study. It would almost indicate the ETA is a more robust workhorse movement than the 3135. Also, nice work in duplicating the top lug brushed surface. These are done by machine at the factory and are ofter hard to replicate by hand. One additional note to all new watchmakers is always let the movement run for 24 hours after a service to allow the oils to spread and settle in before checking and attempting any timming calibration.

@Watcheyes

11 күн бұрын

It's from 2004 the watch. Thank you for the info. Yes, 24 h then adjustment but would test the watch irl after 24 h and then adjust after a couple of days to be within rolex spec of -1 to +5.

I have the same watch! Mine is running and keeping decent time. One day I’ll attempt a cleaning and service! I hope!

Awesome video. Can't wait to get into this hobby myself.

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

Hello Mikearrowjoe, many thanks for your comment, do it :) Please tell how things are going ahead.

Fantastic. Loved every moment.

This was amazing and thanks for fixing the audio!

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

Wow you noticed, many thanks for commenting! You have very good ears :). I changed my microphone and the whole setup how to mix audio.

Very satisfying

Stunning restoration! I am wondering if you can share a link to the horotec movement pad you use 😊? Many thanks in advance!

@Watcheyes

Күн бұрын

Many thanks :) This is it's ID: MSA09.305

Great content! Thank you so much. I really like your style. Keep up the great work.

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

Many thanks! 😀

Just did my dream restoration project and I hope you like it!

@Watcheyes

11 күн бұрын

Haha many thanks 😀

Worth the wait, what a beautiful restoration!

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

Glad you like it, easier project is already on the bench :)

Thank for sharing this video ! This one is very interesting, Rolex movement seems like straightforward, with a huge quality of parts. Hope can restore one somewhere in the future. Your images on video are with a very nice quality !✨👌 Best regards !!

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

Thank you to for commenting :) Glad you liked my video. They are, solid, straight forward, no tricky parts and springs. Soon you will :) Many thanks again! Best regards from Sweden.

Great restoration.

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

That was kind, thanks for watching my video, have a great day!

Awesome skills, thank you for sharing with us.

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

Many thanks for taking your time watching my video, glad you liked it! :)

fantastic job and fantastic video!

@Watcheyes

14 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it Daniele and many thanks for the comment!

Incredible work

One of best services i have seen 👍😊😊

@Watcheyes

11 күн бұрын

Wow :O thank you

Dando nueva vida a un clásico. Gran labor Artesano!!!. Saludos desde Uruguay.

@Watcheyes

11 күн бұрын

Many thanks from Sweden 😀

Awesome restoration... hoping for a Rolex myself one day

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

Many thanks, You'll have one in very near future 😀

Subscribed. It feels like you gave this watch a new life

Well done, sir !

Всё как всегда аутентично 🔥👍 классная, хорошая работа

@Watcheyes

14 күн бұрын

Рад, что вам нравится моя работа, и спасибо за комментарий :)

Love your videos. Keep up the good work man

@Watcheyes

11 күн бұрын

Many many thanks, have great day!

Great video and image quality. 👍

Always wondered where/how you find the manuals to do this sort of maintenance?

Triple “A” - Amazing & Awesome Always!

@Watcheyes

11 күн бұрын

Ohhh wow thank you 😊

beautiful

Great job!

I guess I wasn’t paying attention. Did you replace the escape wheel and pallet fork , or did you repair the scratched jewel?

Awesome video!!!

Superb work here. Out of interest, what is the approximate market value now that the watch is fully restored?

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

Many thanks. A bit higher but not huge :)

well done, enjoyed watching it.

@Watcheyes

11 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

Magnificent ❤

I heard youre not suppose to change the date from 9pm to 3am because it might damage the movement, is that true?

O seu trabalho é fantástico e admirável. Sou mecânico de ônibus e caminhões e fico assistindo o vídeo com uma certa agonia com a delicadeza e as pequenas peças desmontadas, limpas e lubrificadas. 😂😂😂🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

Many thanks, glad you liked it. I appreciate the comment a lot 😀

Amazing job. Relaxing to watch as you fix the watch. Love it. Quick question. You showed at the end that it was operating at +14 secs on the machine, and then you said you fixed it to +1-2. Why didn't you show that on the machine? Curious, because that would've been the money shot demonstration and you, more than likely, know that.

@Watcheyes

14 күн бұрын

Many thanks for your comment and good question! The machine still says dial up around 9-10 s/d and crown down is at about 2-3 s/d. When wearing the watch for a normal day it shows to be at around +1-2 s/d. So the machine doesnt show how it really is. Rolex specification says directly after service it can be max +15 s/d. Then after adjustment and testing (runing in a test machine) it should be -1 to +5 s/d. Maybe I should have shown timegrapher again but I didnt know how to describe it in a short way.

@UlyssesDrax

14 күн бұрын

@@Watcheyes I see what you mean. Thank you for explaining the complication to me. 🙂 Keep up your great work and videos. All success to you. ✌️

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

@UlyssesDrax No problem, it was a very good question so I'm glad that you took your time and asked me so I can Improve of needed :) Thank you, have a great day, Best wishes from Sweden.

Great jobs.

Snygg vågat att ge dig på en Rolex! Det har jag som hobbyurmakare aldrig vågat mig på än. 👍😀

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

Tackar Tveksam, skoj att se sig dig här igen (om jag minns korrekt :)). Snart så är du där, ingen "tvekan" 😉.

Beautiful work :) But man those spare part prices 😅

@Watcheyes

14 күн бұрын

Many thanks Chris :) Haha yes indeed! "Sweaty shopping list"

Excelente trabalho de paciência e precisão numa restauração. Parabéns. Seria possível disponibilizar legendas em outros idiomas?

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

Hi Ulisees, many thanks for your comment, happy that you like my work! I don't know, I can look it up next time! See you later.

Very good 👌

A masterful video. Great workmanship and incredible video footage. Can I ask, how much does it cost to purchase al the parts for the kiwi cleaner? I've been thinking about upgrading from my old L&R. Thanks and hope your health is doing better.

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

Many thanks. It depends on what you want to have. But base price is maybe around 350-400 US dollar. Just.my guess, contact the kiwi team in link in my description. They are happy to help. Say hello from Watcheyes:)

@WatchRestorationCottage

12 күн бұрын

@@Watcheyes Thank you. Will do. Seeing yours really caught my eye.

@Watcheyes

10 күн бұрын

@@WatchRestorationCottage Great :)

How much do you think it would go for now that you repaired it?

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

Not that much acutally, a bit higher but not that huge.

great job Maestro…why din’t change only the jevel instead to all the pallet fork?

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

Thank you for commenting, many thanks. It's actually easier to find a new pallet fork then to find the jewels and then get the tools to change it.

Good good job.

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

Many thanks!

Think I found my new favorite ASMR channel. I have zero clue about watches or restoration. I have to ask, if the purple jewels are inside the watch, what exactly is their purpose?

@pghgb5572

13 күн бұрын

They are synthetic rubies and act as bearings for the various rotating pivots in the watch mechanism. With the correct lubrication, the friction is minimised allowing for improved operation and increased life. Rolex also throw in extra jewels for other purposes on occasion.

@IIBV6B_153MB

12 күн бұрын

@@pghgb5572 makes sense I guess. Thanks🫡

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

As answer below, they are plain bearings instead of for an example ball bearing. Many thanks for commenting, glad you liked it 😀

@IIBV6B_153MB

12 күн бұрын

@@Watcheyes Thank you for the explanation. Can’t wait for your next video!

@Watcheyes

10 күн бұрын

@@IIBV6B_153MB no problem :)

Amazing work. If I tried to do that we might as well plan a funeral service for the poor watch.

@Watcheyes

11 күн бұрын

Haha good one, many thanks for your comment:)

素晴らしい時計職人です。

I think you did a great job🥸😄

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

Many thanks for your kind words 🙏😊🙂

Where are you obtaining Rolex parts?

Questa è arte 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Skikkelig bra jobb! Er du norsk?

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

Tack så mycket! Skoj att du gillade den :) Nej tyvärr, svensk.

@pghgb5572

13 күн бұрын

Stian of @Vintagewatchservices is already representing Norway - although he is based in Switzerland.

@ciubi12

13 күн бұрын

@@Watcheyes Tusen takk for tiden din! Jeg er ny på dette håndverket/kunsten, og videoene dine er veldig nyttige!

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

@@ciubi12 Vad bra, lycka till med dina projekt, återkom gärna hur det går :)

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

@@pghgb5572 yes, Stian is the best!

I like your Cleaning Machine 😉👍🏻👍🏻

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

Great :D

I wonder who owned prior to you? Any info on him.?

Wow. 🥰

Из этих деталей можно было бы собрать несколько пар часов (watch )😂

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

Hahah, I wish :) Thank you for commenting

Very enjoyable to "watch"......

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

;) thanks for commenting

I can’t help but wonder if that price was worth the batter watch…. It made a great video but not much profit margin. You can get a functional one for around the same price.

@Shreddah

4 күн бұрын

For sure, but this was good project for his youtube channel and will help it grow. Think he is more motivated by his interest for the craft rather than a profit motive.

Restaurado rolex submariner luxury 😉

Demontaż ćwiertnika w tym momencie jest bardzo ryzykowne.

Hate to be pretty much the only critic in the comments but is it just my eyes or did the new brushing on the case front turn out looking more like scratches than uniform brushing

Where do you buy the rolex parts.

@Watch_supplier

10 күн бұрын

Hello, sir，I saw your comment. I have the style you want.

@shaggy01985

10 күн бұрын

@@Watch_supplier do you sell rolex parts? I don’t need fake watch.

👍👍👍

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

Thank you for the thumbs :)

why there are jewels in luxury watch? what are their function? anyone can explain?

@Watcheyes

11 күн бұрын

All watches have jewels. It's a type of plain bearing instead of let's say you have ball bearings in a bicycle a watch have plain bearings with these jewels.

Гениально, отремонтировал рабочие часы😂😂😂😂

👏👍

Scratched pallet jewel...? 😱 i thought ruby (synthetic corundum) can only be scratched by diamond (or moisanite)… 🤔

@Watcheyes

11 күн бұрын

I think if it's very worn it will scratch itself with the dirt from other places and from its own.

Looks like kaplans, are you from Sweden?

i thought rolex hairsprings were blue

Класс!!!

It was necessary to show the final result in more detail at the end, what happened

@Watcheyes

9 күн бұрын

Aahhh, I can see that, good point, thank you for the comment!

How does a watch get so dirty? It's full of crud!

Noone paid 8.5 K for that in that condition!

Keine Handschuhe bei vielen Arbeiten?

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

I use gloves when needed :) I don't touch clean novement with hands.

@fionalang2700

12 күн бұрын

@@Watcheyes Thank you - I saw it in later shots!

Eye opener, nice watch but not 10k nice.

من فضلك عندي ساعة pierpont ميكانيكية نسائية قديمة وهي بحالة جيدة وعندي ساعة Sndoz قديمة رجالية خدش بسيط بالميناء ولكنها تعمل بشكل جيد وساعة sirgint تعمل بشكل جيد اريد بيعهم وساعة ام صليب قديمة يلزمها اصلاح بسيط وايضا اريد بيعها

Заебись, чётко!

That thing was beat for $8500.

🙂✋🇹🇷

8500 for a non working!!! You've been smoking dope and munching shrooms!!!😮😵‍💫🙃

No title no sub.

@Watcheyes

11 күн бұрын

Title?

@xxxxcalimeroxxxx

10 күн бұрын

@@Watcheyes no subtitles no subscription

@Watcheyes

9 күн бұрын

@@xxxxcalimeroxxxx aha, there is sub but only in english.

It`s just mechanical orgazm

@Watcheyes

12 күн бұрын

Haha indeed 😆

no talking at all? Weird

It’s fake

@Watcheyes

10 күн бұрын

Sorry? :)

It really bothers me you started with all the dirt on the bezel. It spilled everywhere on your bench at the start of the tear down. Why did you not clean it up first? ugh

@BradyBegeman

14 күн бұрын

Relax man.

@Watcheyes

13 күн бұрын

Really didn't think about it. Wanted to get the movement out first :)

@xekret

13 күн бұрын

Some people never played in the dirt when they were kids….. Probably the type that eats pizza with a fork and knife lol

@humanmenot7080

13 күн бұрын

What I find strange is that he showed the watch on the website that had NO dirt on it... And if you look at the rest of the watch, there is no dirt anywhere else on the watch???? PLUS if you look closely at the dirt it looks like it has been squished INTO the watch.....LMAO I think this was a fake set up imo lol

@jpl77

13 күн бұрын

@@humanmenot7080 oh ya just need to look at 0:54 of course it's done for the clickbait

Chiếc đồng hồ mơ ước của bao người đàn ông trong đó có tôi.người thợ quá giỏi

New friend here sending may full suppor nkuwan

@Watcheyes

11 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊Best regards from Sweden