BIOHAZARD Rolex!.. 39 Year Old Vintage Rolex Datejust Restoration!

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

Anyone else gets their kicks from seeing this young man thrive while LB crashes and burns?

[@Peterpic]

😭😭😭🤣

[@ntag411]

IMO, LB has to do what needs to be done to stay afloat in a down market. The building, while not in a premium location in terms of traffic, would be a hefty fixed cost. Roman should have never made his association/approval of AF to the general populace. He should have kept his dealer to dealer dealings with a relatively unproven entity, AF, limited to shows and other gatherings.

[@exodalm]

LB?

[@kickit59]

@@Peterpic Peter who is this LB who is crashing an burning?

[@ricflair8863]

Great video, Pete. I’ll be in the minority when I say I LOVE that this guy wore his Rolex through hell and high water. So many guys baby their Rolex and agonize over every ding or scratch. Sure- this was extreme- but respect to the guy for getting his money’s worth out of the brand.

[@Peterpic]

Very true! He definitely enjoyed it.. maybe a little too much but hey it’s still running 😂

[@grimacium]

At the end of the day it's a mass produced stainless steel watch not some precious artifact

[@iDannyHandsome]

Mine is over 40 years old and I go nuts on it too!

[@federicoprice2687]

Brilliant!! Well, it is now!! From farmyard muck to operating theatre cleanliness in 21:18 mins, beautifully done, brilliantly edited 👏 😀 👌

[@Peterpic]

Thank you appreciate it 😂🙏🏻

[@pauliewalnuts5241]

Wow that watch came out beautiful. I really love the look of the older rolex datejust

[@Peterpic]

I totally agree! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@peteromprey9253]

Great job Peter. It’s obvious somebody took the time to tutor you. At least in the beginning. I’m sure a lot of what you have going on. You’ve taught yourself over the years, but somebody took the time to teach you and show you how to do some of this. It’s obvious you have passion for this. I’m really impressed with what you do. Good job man when I can afford a new watch you’ll be the first person I turned to

[@Peterpic]

Thanks, appreciate the support and yes I was fortunate to have had some great mentors in the early days and even now!

[@francofiore8517]

Your content is some of the best stuff on KZbin!

[@Peterpic]

Thank you ! Genuinely appreciate it

[@isidrogarcia2164]

Love these videos man. After a long day, watching this with a nice drink is relaxing

[@Peterpic]

Glad to hear it! Appreciate you tuning back in🙌🏻

[@olivierauberger]

I really like this restoration. It respects the history of this watch.

[@Peterpic]

Thank you!

[@theurbangentry]

Fun video, if a little schifoso at the start 😅😅. But the results were great. New to the channel, I will deffo check out more. Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@Peterpic]

🤣🤣 appreciate you 🙏🏻 thanks for watching !

[@neilwade9870]

Supercool, love it 👏👏

[@Peterpic]

Thank you Neil! 🙏🏻

[@VWJOEYNEL]

This type of video is your bread and butter. I'd watch these videos from start to finish everyday. Great job duder.

[@Peterpic]

I appreciate that! Thank you man🙏🏻

[@MrGIMICHEL]

Very impressive work, and the finish product is stunning. You are the Master of your craft.

[@Peterpic]

Thank you very much!

[@zoof1]

Super well done!!

[@Peterpic]

Thanks a lot!

[@theladder06]

Nice watch and great job giving it the love it deserves.

[@Peterpic]

Thank you !

[@Jam3s27]

You got a real gift you are awesome at what you do happy you “left” them and doing your own thing if I ever need a watch I would a 1000 percent be calling you take care and keep grinding love to see it

[@Peterpic]

appreciate this man! thanks

[@crowthing26]

Great work as always! Love this vids you pump out a breath of fresh air, mix of restoration and selling, no hype just pure passion!

[@tapperzukie3994]

Enjoyed this one. Great content!

[@Peterpic]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@ernstjdewaard]

Great vid Peter ! I believe working for yourself is going to be the best thing happening to you . Keep on going

[@Peterpic]

That's the plan! 🙏🏻 thank you for watching

[@johncarter6238]

Nice result. what a craftsmanship. this watch lives again, risen from the grave. I have been wearing my Rolex 24/7 for 40 years and I never take it off. So he also goes swimming and showering with me. this way it stays clean

[@Peterpic]

Only brand to do it with! enjoy it John thanks for watching !!

[@cascocatcommunity5382]

Great stuff, loved it very interesting looking forward to next week.

[@Peterpic]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@WatchUnboxingChannel]

Fantastic job Peter! Great video

[@Peterpic]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching👍🏻

[@jamieperry6832]

beautiful job Peter!!

[@Peterpic]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DecemberNames]

I just wanted to take a moment to say how amazing your video was! I was really impressed with the quality of the footage, the editing, and the overall presentation. You did a great job of explaining the topic in a clear and concise way, and I learned a lot from watching your video. I also really appreciated the way you made the video engaging and entertaining. You kept my attention throughout the entire video, and I never felt bored or lost. I would definitely recommend your video to anyone who is interested in learning more about the video.

[@Peterpic]

Man this is great thank you !! Appreciate you watching 🙏🏻

[@frankiesdaliydrinks]

What a top job👍

[@Peterpic]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@robertp5123]

Stunning! Great job with the restoration.

[@Peterpic]

Thank you very much!

[@matteojosue8041]

Great job!

[@patrickdnb7881]

I love watching your videos. You have a charm about you and I could never do something so delicate is this kind of work. So massive respect. You sir are an artist. Good luck with the new website and I’m sure you will go very very very far in business. Absolutely outstanding content.

[@Peterpic]

Thank you so much!

[@jimwebster7317]

Wow!!!! Your so fortunate to be so talented and knowledgeable. Why did you ever work for anybody. You got the world by the short hairs. Absolutely amazing. So glad your on your own. Like I've said before don't burn out, and get plenty of rest and family time. You will have plenty of wealth so enjoy your non work life... happy 2024 the year of Peter...stay healthy.

[@Peterpic]

Jim you’re the man! Thank you for the support and kind words appreciate it a ton!👍🏻

[@arnoudstigter]

Excellent video again! Keep up this great work and the owner of this watch could not have picked a better man for the job. Thanks!

[@Peterpic]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching🙏🏻

[@briangordon3278]

Great video. Always enjoy watching them.

[@Peterpic]

Thanks Brain appreciate you tuning back in! 🙏🏻

[@Steelslags]

Absolutely beautiful! Love these videos! Thank you!

[@ricardochaveste7367]

Brilliant, my friend Pete. Once again, you made it look amazing,beautiful, beautiful, and great content as always....until next time peace, Viva watch making..

[@Peterpic]

appreciate it! thanks for watching

[@ozzstars_cars]

Beautiful job Pete.

[@alanledzep1967]

Bravo sir!!! 👏 Fantastic restoration and excellent video. More please!

[@Peterpic]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@bourne2cruise1963]

Wow, beautiful restoration! How did you learn how to restore watches? I always find it so interesting. Such a cool skill to have. Is this watch still available?

[@Peterpic]

Unfortunately it sold already ! Pretty much self taught with some help over the years but thank you for the comment and thanks for watching

[@sebastiaanlatuny6740]

Keep it up!!! ...nice work!!!

[@Peterpic]

Thanks, will do!

[@kevinwilliams563]

When my wife’s aunt passed away I was given the task of dealing with her watches. She had some very nice vintage and modern watches. Every one of them was packed with her dna on the backs of the case and bracelets. I ended up spending time cleaning them before taking them to my watchmaker for service and cleaning.

[@WMIYC]

Nice. Will you replace the cracked jewel in that bridge?

[@Peterpic]

Yes, just needs to be punched out on the Staking tool I didn’t have a spare jewel laying around so I had to order one, being impatient I’ll just replace the part😂

[@christianveraza353]

Great video! Would you consider restoring watches a part from your inventory for sale? I have an old DJ in dire need of restoration (from mid 60s or so)

[@Peterpic]

Hey yes! Please submit it on my website through the service request thanks

[@randallmaass6317]

That watch deserved a full restoration. Kudos to you both!

[@Peterpic]

Thanks Randal!

[@Adamas11]

I love these restoration vids. Keep ‘em coming.

[@Peterpic]

Thanks, will do!

[@bernardgonzales4195]

Hey take it easy fella, dirt will not kill you.

[@SHONUFF772]

So there WAS a watch in that dirt!!! Fantastic

[@Peterpic]

😂😂 right !!

[@jonathansmith283]

great knowledge , wonderful patients . very interesting DR. PETER. a great mechanic . have a GREAT 2024 . ~ JDS/CT

[@Peterpic]

My man appreciate it!!🙏🏻

[@bokkenrijder172]

Haha, I love it how you ‘converted up’ the serial number. 🤣

[@greggkerber1936]

Wow. Awesome work.

[@Peterpic]

Thank you so much 😀

[@DaveFinance]

I can't see this on your website, can I ask what you sold this for? This is the exact watch (DJ, Size, Colour) etc and I'm just curious what these pieces are going for. Thanks Peter

[@Patrick_B687-3]

You have to admire a one watch guy who loved it so much he never took it off. He shoulda looked after it, but man it proves how touch Rolex is.

[@boiment1]

Peter the GOAT.

[@Peterpic]

Appreciate you🙏🏻 thank

[@WilliamInternational]

I still wear my grey dial 16030 I purchased in 1982 when i was 19, it was 1,075.00 at bailey banks and biddle jewelers.

[@Peterpic]

What a time to be alive!! The only brand to keep on ticking with minimal maintenance 😂

[@TheStudioBusiness]

Well done, Peter! Very impressive transformation.

[@Peterpic]

Thank you!! Appreciate it🙏🏻

[@mikedailey20]

Pete Great video. I’m curious as to your measurements I.e. beat error, amplitude, loss of seconds per day: what would a brand new from the factory Rolex measure in at?

[@Peterpic]

That’s actually a great question as every new piece from factory undergoes QC, but they all measure differently when they arrive.

[@mollypig]

Love the vid! I’m starting to learn watch servicing and would love to see a video of what tools you use (budget vs expensive), what fluids you use in the cleaner and ultrasonic and any tips etc.

[@mannyc7766]

Incredible video!! Felt like I was watching a “how it’s made video”. 👏🏽

[@Peterpic]

Wow, thank you! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@djwavegod3571]

Looks very sharp after the refurbish

[@Peterpic]

Thank you appreciate that!🙏🏻

[@stevensegui10]

I enjoyed this.

[@Peterpic]

Thanks Steve appreciate you watching !

[@johnburgess6572]

I'm a polish case guy , no sentimental scratches and patina for me...let it have another new start !!!!!! Great job !

[@Peterpic]

Same here to an extent!😂 thanks john🙏🏻

[@patrickr7538]

Love your videos Peter and very happy for you. I visit your website daily. Hope to add to my collection soon!

[@Peterpic]

Awesome, thank you! Appreciate you tuning in🙏🏻

[@jatco84]

First time viewing your site and this restoration..which, btw, was a great job. A classic piece which was in dire need of service....(amazing how some ppl would let that go soo far..). You did a Great job..and thed bracelet is still in good shape to wear as is. No need (at this point) to rebuild. Kudos to you... (where's your accent from..Sounds 'Brooklynish'...eh.?

[@beachguy1125]

Peter you are killing it !!! Wishing you nothing but success .. good things happen to good people . While LB is busy making cartoonish videos about making a fake sale to mr beast !!

[@Peterpic]

I appreciate you thanks for watching and supporting! 🙏🏻

[@belaltabla]

God given talent. 🙏🏾

[@Peterpic]

Appreciate you🙏🏻 thanks for watching

[@joey4523]

Another great restoration. Letting such a beautiful watch get in that bad shape should be atleast a little bit illegal in my opinion.

[@Peterpic]

HAHA I said the same thing it's a crime! one of the worst pre owned pieces ive ever seen! thanks for watching

[@kthm4095]

Love your content, personality and your talent!!

[@Peterpic]

Thank you appreciate it !!🙏🏻

[@boydsargeant7496]

Great job Peter! I’ve never worked on a watch as dirty as that, maybe 50% as bad. Great job on the hardware, looks great! Yes, easy to loose a tiny part, lucky like you, most of my ‘heart in mouth’ moments I find the part in the jar!

[@pacmancalgary]

Peter, great videos. Can you service modern Grand Seiko Hi-Beat watches? I prefer to go independent but have heard getting parts may be an issue.

[@Peterpic]

yes that's one of the issues, I try and service only rolex as that's what 99% of my requests are sorry man!

[@nickhull83]

Another absolute banger! ❤

[@Peterpic]

Thanks Nick! Appreciate it🙏🏻

[@padavonadbest6206]

Excelente trabajo definitivamente 👌 👏 👍!!!

[@RobertSkene-qw3ob]

Any Roles is natural hazard? To the loss of your arm that is!!🇨🇦😄

[@tondo6912]

Well used Well done on growing your subscriber base.

[@Peterpic]

Thank you appreciate you watching!

[@pistolpete5189]

‘It’s been personally smoking’ All I can see in my head is a Rolex with a cigarette 🚬 sticking out of the date window 😂

[@Peterpic]

🤣🤣 I swear it literally smelled like a cigarette absolutely insane

[@nickinportland]

I put my watch band in the jewelry cleaner thing just to be safe after watching this 😂. Good lord.

[@Peterpic]

Good call🤣 every few months or at most a year can’t hurt to give it a cleaning !

[@saintfulefforts]

you a bad man pete, amazing work

[@Peterpic]

You the man, thanks for watching

[@kickit59]

Even though it's a Rolex before you started working on it I wouldn't of had much interest in that watch! After your restoration it looks amazing and if I saw it at a jewelry store for sale I would be interested in it! An amazing transformation to say the least! Well done!

[@TheMCohen]

Way to go, man. I’m not particularly a fan of the idea of grey-market watch dealers. But a few more videos, and I might be convinced to try one-you. Keep it going, man. Great work, and good luck!

[@Peterpic]

Appreciate you! Thanks for the support and for tuning in!🙏🏻

[@gbfan1234567]

Got about 9 minutes in yesterday before you deleted it! Excited to finish this one!

[@Peterpic]

Sorry got a copyright strike for some reason!!😂 had to re-edit and upload

[@Mk2Brett]

Nice video! Just have some questions, where did you go to watchmaking school or are you self taught?

[@Peterpic]

Self taught, with help over the years from some great watchmakers

[@Mk2Brett]

@@Peterpic Very cool! Keep up the awesome content and work!

[@wristwatch-trader7237]

I love watches like this - doesn't matter what the exterior condition is, as long as the dial/hands were protected. And yes, I've seen watches with that much dirt. What's crazy is how they get all the dirt/mud *under* a rotating bezel! You pull the bezel and somehow it looks exactly like the lugs on your Rolex. How??? Great video, only wish you had shown your remedy for that frozen pin. My biggest annoyance is seized pins...

[@Peterpic]

Well said! And it’s weird right, dirt is like water it’ll find its way into any small opening drives me nuts!

[@Peterpic]

Also for the seized pin, let it sit in warm evaporust should free up the rust, and allow you to remove / replace

[@mauritsrodermond4750]

amazing to see how you do this. big ups

[@Peterpic]

Thank you 🙌

[@martinvalle875]

Great video, happy you’re making your own lane

[@Peterpic]

Thanks 👍

[@InsaneOrWhat]

Awesome 👏

[@Peterpic]

Thanks for watching 🤗

[@r3dbullbbs]

Cant find the watch on your website. What was the price for it?

[@Peterpic]

Hey should be up tomorrow 4,000

[@r3dbullbbs]

@@Peterpic Thanks Peter. Whats the catch with selling to EU? What are the additonal costs etc?

[@majedalessa8376]

This is actually a good condition watch with box and papers, the movement, dial, and hands are in excellent condition despite its age.

[@Peterpic]

Yep! Already had great bones just needed a very deep clean up!

[@certainly2509]

The previous owner's DNA is all over that watch! I really enjoyed your video.

[@FTW1374]

This was a phenomenal resto video, you are an extremely talented and interesting guy. I love that you left that Grey Market And struck out on your own. Also I love old well worn watches. Hoping to see a Resto video on my guy Ryans wife’s Rolex soon🙏🏻 I recommended you to him based off another one of your restoration videos!

[@Peterpic]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it🙏🏻

[@richpontier8307]

thanks for sharing bro...

[@Peterpic]

My pleasure

[@NicB-i7n]

crushing it dude.

[@Peterpic]

appreciate you and the support!! thanks for watching

[@waynehatton4136]

When new, my early 1970's Datejust cost me $300. They weren't luxury overpriced items then, just finely made, accurate and wearable.

[@Peterpic]

What a time to be alive!! Wish I could just buy every cool 5 digit piece they were making 😂

[@waynehatton4136]

Yes, things were enjoyable then.@@Peterpic

[@waynehatton4136]

It is still on my wrist, is accurate looks great.

[@nolangaudreau]

Hey Peter, I have a random question for you. If you got water in your Rolex (leaving the crown unscrewed), would it make sense to fill the watch with oil or alcohol to try to avoid any rusting until you can get it to a repair shop?

[@nolangaudreau]

Peter already answered this on another video. He said: "Alcohol maybe but once water is in there it’s pretty much counting down the clock until rusting starts, alcohol will also damage some parts"

[@peterciaccio6147]

You are the man

[@darrenfry4695]

I wear my watch all the time but i also clean it lol this watch had so much arm cheese i nearly puked lol 😂 good job i really enjoy this ,the turn around was awesome cheers.

[@danielcancelinha]

How much this kind of work costs?

[@No--0--Spin]

so how much? i dont see it posted on your site

[@Peterpic]

Hey will be on the website tomorrow

[@johnflynn6140]

thanks again, just wondering why this video was re-uploaded, cause I watched it early today

[@Peterpic]

Thanks john 😂 yea had to reupload due to a song in the video

[@johnflynn6140]

@@Peterpic ya it happens. better to re-upload than get hit with a copyright strike

[@tnmaanmt9370]

Dear Sir; Hope you are doing fine; I want to buy a Rolex watch from a friend who has 2 watches for sale: 1- 16220 - silver dial - made 1991 - 36mm - steel Bezel & oyster bracelet - sapphire glass - 3135 movement. 2- 16014 - black dial - made in 1978 - 36mm - steel/white gold bracelet/Bezel - acrylic glass - 3035 movement. Prices of both watches are nearly $5000 USD. But the condition of the 16014 is somehow better than the 16220. I need your advice, which one of them should I choose to buy? Appreciate your time & advice; Thank you

[@itsmetramp]

Fantastic

[@Peterpic]

Thank you so much 😀

[@richardbell466]

Lovely rseto. Datejusts are nice.

[@Peterpic]

Yes they are! Thanks for watching

[@evilbikerider]

this is how a Rolex should look worn and used like a real watch thats worn everyday

[@Peterpic]

I agree to some level but this one was a bit much haha

[@moonlightpixel]

I noticed that you did not lubricate any of the parts or mainspring while reassembling the watch or maybe you did not show it.

[@Peterpic]

yes I did, just didn't show every step filming these videos takes hours haha

[@Rgotto2]

Tetanus is what you were after!! Love your content bro, can't stop watching

[@Peterpic]

😂 I was going for the least deadly virus it was carrying appreciate you watching!

[@Rgotto2]

Can't get enough!!!

[@fafafooey4126]

Just my small 2 cents. I think thes type of videos are great but more catered towards people into watches a little more. Sales/negotations/IRL interactions/etc will likely get more views. Good luck with the channel!