Broken Rolex Datejust Watch 16233 That Needs Full Restoration !!!

[@padraigbergin7483]

Fantastic informative video. Was glued to the screen throughout. Thanks for the information.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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. Thanks again for making such a great video! I look forward to watching more of your content in the future. PS: I outsourced this feedback to AI.

[@popecosh307]

Super easy fix, nice job

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thanks 👍

[@jatco84]

Another great service job on a Great movement. Loved to see it worked on as I have the same watch (116233). How a mainspring breaks..I've been told 'metal fatigue' by my watchmaker who did a similar service on my DJ. It is what it is..!! Excellent work and commentary of your process and procedure. Always enjoy your vids.. Merci..

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you for the support

[@boydsargeant7496]

Very nice job!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you

[@niquoceberio6174]

Thank you!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thanks to you

[@brucebarlow6604]

Yes Perfect. Keep well from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thanks Bruce

[@moboei]

Very nice job

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Turkeystylezz]

I would like to see a detailing or refinishing the watch to❤🤭

[@mathieup4390]

Superbe travail ! J'adore. je devrais vous envoyer la Rolex de mon épouse pour son servicing!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Pas de problème. Vous pouvez me contacter sur mon site

[@mathieup4390]

Peut on vous contacter sur votre mail pour un servicing?

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

@@mathieup4390 oui

[@Idelia412]

What should I have to pay for a service not by Rolex but a watch repairer like yourself. My watch is cosmetically nice. Clasp only has some light scratches which I would request to be left alone. My watch is a model 16233 datejust with a 3135 movement. The watch is running fine but looses about 2 or 3 seconds a day. Should I need cleaning now?

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

The cost should be around 400€ more or less. If you did not do a service for the last 10 years you should do it. It might cost more if not done early

[@jamessmith6402]

Thanks that was a lovely video super interesting 👍

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Great work as ever. Have you gone over to straight tweezers?

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Thank you. Yes I do some maintenance once in a whi

[@tiberiuvincze8288]

Nice and some new info ! Always JLC in stead of Rolex! good point!

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

They are two different things. After it is a personal choice

[@filouphilippe7680]

Sacré chouette video, ca parait simple, diablement simple.... ce qui est la marque d'un sacré boulot ! (parceque c'est tout l'inverse lol) Et puis ca aidera certains a assumer leur French accent plutot que de risquer de rester incompris face a des anglais (c'est vecu)... et puis les anglophones kiffent notre "frenchie accent" ! bonne continuation !

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Merci bien pour ton support

[@hockeyrd99]

Nice job, but still not clear what was wrong with the watch. A lot of repair channels use the phrase "broken". Was something actually broken, or was the watch just gummed up?

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

If you look at the video fully you will see that the mainspring is broken when I open the barrel assembly

[@PpaStrmpf]

Nicely done. I have two questions. First what is happening with your finger cots they seem to have holes in each video😂 and I know that you do not use the same one😂. Second question is l, how in the hell can you brake main spring on the automatic caliber? Once is for sure, this Rolex seem to be well preserved and clean. I know you(and lucky me😅) get sometime watches that were never in contact with water, but were worn day and night.

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

For the figer cots I bought a big bag on cousin and the quality is so bad. Probably a Chinese or Indian production. They are so bad but I need to finish them. Not sure how it got broken but it is strange

[@basilmrb-nk7qb]

How does it cost repairing a watch like that

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

Depend on what needs to be done. Should be around 500€

[@steveblake8766]

137 thumbs up

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

👍

[@ygrbooks]

Thank you very much for this: as always very well filmed and enjoyable to watch. Yet, another Rolex, but at least the company puts in some extra work when it comes to finishing their movements. What I would love to see is you servicing a modern-day IWC or Panerai and use all the filthy swear words that come to your mind when describing "their" so called "in-house" movements which have been "micro-blasted" as a "special" feature. Pure evil they are, and extremely expensive. Please learn how to pronounce "Submariner" correctly: you should say "submarine" and add an r. So the stress is not on "sub" but on "marine". I also learnt this just a couple of days ago ...

[@FrenchWatchCollector]

I will see if I can find one. I want to work on a vintage IWC but difficult to find a one that need some care

[@ygrbooks]

@@FrenchWatchCollector Vintage ones are mostly OK, but the modern ones are really bad: 😩👎🤮!

[@wage6681]

Not to be all 🤓, but the correct pronunciation of submariner is sub "MARE" inner. Or sub "mär" inner depending on where you're from. Reason being is that you wouldn't pronounce mariner like mareener, at least it's not technically correct. Here's some evidence I was able to find for you. "For years I pronounced it as submareen-ER, because that's how the sales rep at Ostranders pronounced it. It wasn't until about 1992 that I heard it pronounced sub-MARE-iner by a Rolex Canada technician, when I realized I was wrong". Hope this is helpful. I'm sure there's some more anecdotal evidence lying around online.

[@muffemod]

He will restore justice in the world!