1970's Rolex Datejust Restoration, Missing Dial?

[@home-dp6oh]

Hello Nate. I re-subbed. Great to have you back. I do have a couple of suggestions: 1) FOR THE LOVE OF GOD man, plese use BRASS tweezers ESPECIALLY on highly decorated movents. 2) the "tilt" of the camera angle is annoying (maybe it's just me since I too am a CC on YT). Not sure which edting package you use but Resolve allows one to rotate the angle of the video if one desires. 3) too much lubrication on the barrel. Lightly lubricate the cleaned mainspring, apply breaking grease, lightly apply HP1300 or similar (maybe 2-3 spots) on barrel, cover, arbor. At least that's the way I've always done it. Otherwise the lubrication WILL spread, leak out of the barrel arbor, and get all over the inside of the movement. 4) the bezel removing tool is realitively cheap - Aliexpress is your friend. I userstand it's not an AP or Patek but it is still a potentially $15K-$25K watch after all. 5) While at AE, pick up one of the "red or black plastic sticks" for holding down bridges or at least get some pegwood.

[@natecharleswatches]

Welcome back :). Gonna be hard to change tweezers I'll be honest as I've been using these since day one and are now an extension of my hand, but I understand your concern. Apologies if the camera angle appears tilted. More than likely the angle and direction I have the camera pointing, will look into it. Typically I go for 3 spots on the barrel and haven't had any issues with grease leaking with 8200. Yes I'll be getting myself a bezel removing tool along side other pieces. Think I'll stick to peg wood and hand pushers ;). Granted I feel like I'm stuck in my ways and wont necessarily change too much but I do appreciate the concerns and input :)

[@walther9161]

Welcome back Sir! I always enjoy your content. I wear my sub with a nato strap a lot. Nice dial… I’d leave it as-is. Thanks for posting!!

[@natecharleswatches]

Feels good to be back. I haven't worn a nato too often but they can certainly look good :)

[@macg86]

The patina on that dial is spectacular, especially contrasting with the gold coronet. Good choice to keep it

[@natecharleswatches]

I too think the client made the best decision keeping it

[@Trixtrem1974]

welcome back!!! love your work

[@natecharleswatches]

Thank you!! And it’s good to be back :)

[@cleftoftherock6797]

Great talent. Relaxes me to watch.

[@natecharleswatches]

Thankyou very much, too kind :)

[@nickjames205]

I love how the dial looks

[@natecharleswatches]

I'm glad the client kept it as is :)

[@rossjackson3670]

New to you. Pleased to see you. Enjoyed the presentation and commentary.

[@natecharleswatches]

Thanks and welcome! Glad you liked the video presentation

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Great work and video footage. Can I ask, is that a custom watch cleaning machine?

[@natecharleswatches]

Thankyou and its an older Greiner Ultrasonic machine

[@skyblue-zx1ty]

Very good restoration ❤

[@natecharleswatches]

Thank you my friend :)

[@miguelangelfuentes1011]

Quedó muy bonito. ¿ y es estanco?

[@boydsargeant7496]

Thanks Nate, welcome back to videos! I really like this old dial and NATO strap combo, looks great! Interesting how you remove the mainspring barrel arbor, does this way ever damage the arbor or spring? Ta.

[@natecharleswatches]

Thank you! And no I’ve never had any issues removing the barrel arbor like this

[@boydsargeant7496]

Ta.

[@MichaelWilliams-mo1vv]

Nice video and no annoying pointless background music!

[@natecharleswatches]

Just the sound of my voice now :)

[@ygrbooks]

Nice work, even if it is another Rolex (🤪):👏👌👍!

[@natecharleswatches]

Who doesn't love a Rolex ;)