Restoration of a Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date - Ref 1500 Caliber 1570

[@miguelangelsiller6314]

Mechanical engineering that can be worn on your wrist to identify what time it is . It’s crazy what goes into timepieces, it’s an art. Total appreciation for this fantastic hobby.

[@gulpbiys5705]

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[@NW-lj6oo]

You are absolutely right but I would call is precision engineering that set the standard ahead of many other industries.

[@Alan_Edwards]

I am always amazed when I see restorations of old watches. How did they even make some of the gears, springs and screws 80, 90 or even a 100+ years ago !!!

[@madloop3217]

Fact: The engineering that goes into a $5 electronic casio is way more complex and mesmerising than this

[@Carlos-nq7up]

@@Alan_Edwards I agree! It's mind blowing. 🤯

[@pepegrillo141]

Love this video. No music, no voice, just the sound of the machines and tools. The quality of the video, your craftmanship, the beauty of the watch! So sarisfying to watch. A big thank you and what a work well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ТатьянаПенчикова-с2х]

Если мы могли бы слышать как мастер разговаривает мысленно со своими часами, подождите милые мои, хорошие, я сейчас вас починю, и вы будете как новые, и даже лучше ❤❤❤

[@gemik]

Man this craftmanship probably costs more than a new Rolex at today's price. So much skill and knowledge

[@merlo7361]

That's why you pay so much for a some kind of watches :D

[@VN-fc1jg]

You’re probably right. The videos are nice and all, but why not just buy a brand new movement? Better yet, but a brand new watch since the labor cost will probably be near that if a new watch. I’d like to know what is the charge for this restoration.

[@gemik]

@@VN-fc1jg emotional value. Let's say this particular watch was the one of your grandfather or father etc. And it's part of their legacy. I can't think of another reason why

[@RedDeadRestoration]

A new movement would be around 3000$ The restoration was less 😉

[@VN-fc1jg]

@@RedDeadRestoration WOWOOWOW. That’s a good deal for the expertise. How about buying a new movement, case, and strap and assemble it. I figure it’ll be much less than the price of the new watch, and can also circumvent the lousy wait lists. Have you had clients ask you that?

[@josegime6480]

I could watch this video a thousand times and never get tired, it has something that deeply relaxes me, without a doubt this is also art.

[@fredericlory-guise9168]

Watching it a thousand time will be useful! You'll then be able to fix it by your turn without this tutorial!

[@paflyfish]

This is ASMR for me. Very relaxing. I cannot imagine the cost and hours that go into such restoration.

[@JobsonGalvao-v8s]

realmente este vídeo relaxa, é algo diferente de se ver, calmo e silecioso, técnica em restauração, cuidado minucioso , meus parabéns!! es um profissional de alto nivel técnico.

[@allmxn]

The patience, the hand skill and the memory of remembering every little piece of the watches is incredible! This is why I have so much appreciation for watches, watch makers and watch repairers/restorers!

[@tenman7242]

My thoughts exactly. Well said!

[@pablonescafebar6043]

I dont think these restorations are done from memory, good organisation of small parts and reversing the video footage and it turns into a personal instruction video lol

[@mdf9671]

And the patience to film that ! The specializad tools are very ingenious too !

[@rahulmaron]

nothing wrong with that watch apart from intentionally putting some dirt. i can restore that myself with just soap and water

[@mikimomo97]

@@rahulmaron Did you not notice that it didn't actually work because of broken internal components? I don't think soap and water will fix that.

[@SirSwanky-zd6el]

This is phenomenal. Whoever was the first genius to engineer a watch was a very smart human. So many parts that have to sync

[@ronch550]

Well the first watch was probably a sun dial, which was just a stick on the ground. But rumor has it that that guy who made a sun dial went on to found Rolex.

[@thunderclap2842]

@@ronch550 sundial was a clock not a watch

[@MrCrowebobby]

@@thunderclap2842 Not if you strapped it to your wrist.

[@alkali1460]

@@ronch550 that is just obviously not true lol, sundials were used hundreds, if not thousands of years before Rolex came along

[@ronch550]

@@alkali1460 well it was also obviously just a joke. 😏 But I think you got it.

[@chozar]

Lots of people here are really impressed that someone can remember how to reassemble a watch. Don't get me wrong, it is really impressive. But it's a career, thousands of competent watchmakers do this every day, they went through lots of training and have spent lots of time learning how watches work and how to do this. It's an impressive trade that goes underappreciated.

[@joejones6968]

...yah, right up to the point of purchase, Then you are quickly aware of the marksmanship, and excellence, endowed in every fine time piece...

[@Darkest_Soul_187]

I agree. A watchmaker in my area went bankrupt recently due to COVID lockdowns etc. I ran into him a few days ago, and he had a broken foot. I asked him what happened, and he said, he had to start working constructions to pay the bills. Him being a watchmaker and having ZERO experience in the constructions didn't end too well. Broke his foot first day on the job. It was really sad to see.

[@roadglide]

Not all Watchmakers are the same. Just as any professional, whether doctors, lawyers, car mechanics, etc. They are most assuredly not. Some bring day to day baseline performance at what they do. Then there are those that have something special, maybe go a bit beyond because it’s joy to them. That’s why people are impressed here. This professional is a top shelf artisan at what they do, and it shows.

[@madmike6942]

i have a friend.. he is a certifed swiss watchmaker... 3 days ago i watch him like a kid tooking apart a 7k euro Breitling.. and service it... just amazing

[@mikelheron20]

@@joejones6968 I assume you mean craftsmanship.

[@ronanotoole1973]

I believe this is easily the best video I've EVER watched - ASMR heaven! The artform is just astounding and the talent, patience and meticulousness is second to none. Truly amazing.

[@domiy13]

The ASMR on this video is intense. Best relaxation/clicking sounds video I've ever heard. It's hard to believe it's unintentional.

[@johnshields6852]

I'm a very hands on guy, and I'm mesmerized by these repair videos, not just seeing the difference when rehabbed but the mechanical tiny parts is so cool to see, whoever designed the first watches, I mean it's miraculous to me about the brains that put these gears and forged such small parts that work together like a symphony . Much appreciated

[@thuaung7659]

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[@Punisher6654]

Watching this watchmaker restoring this watch, cleaning it and fixing the movement is like watching a surgeon doing complicated heart surgery, the skills these watchmakers have is amazing seeing them bringing these watches to life.

[@seanfree3821]

My father repairs watches since he was 16 and he started working with his father around 1945. He is 72 now. And still working every day with a smile and a "mate" our national beverage. Greetings from Argentina.

[@seanfree3821]

@Shaun-kh7ic yes you re right. My grandfather started in 1945. My father was born in 1948. And he started to work at 16. Btw still is. Thanks ! And sorry , my mistake

[@dr.hookyeah2883]

Simply put, how in the world does he know where everything goes once he gets it all taken apart - especially the screws. This is amazing.

[@giowawa5035]

Memory and internet informatie. Just like taking a car engine apart

[@头条老油条]

这就是他为什么要拍视频，万一忘记了，还能翻看视频

[@owgFrostRyu]

@@giowawa5035 or even easier: record the whole disassembly, and rewatch it in reverse to know exactly how to assemble it.

[@lulz4lulz]

Part trays with good labeling, diagrams, and prior experience taking apart movements.

[@alokm1233318]

Once you have done a task thousand times, its muscle memory.

[@shotcaller4086]

I wish I was young again so I can spend a lifetime learning and doing this. It’s simply art.

[@cdavies1593]

Never to old to learn a skill, the saying you can’t teach a old dog new tricks is from people who lack perseverance.

[@y.k.9705]

I've been a jeweler over 40 years. (Not exactly the same as a watchmaker). Watchmakers spend a good portion of the day crawling on the floor looking for a part that sprung out. The level of frustration is very high. Hardly ever anything goes smooth (like on this film). I'm sure between the highlights some things didn't go as planed. This person made it look easy and satisfying. Not a real satuation.

[@tolgaboyaci4215]

My dad use to repair otomatic watches in Turkey thats inciluding wall and table otomatic watch. however since batter watches invented he lost his job. such a shame

[@arunraj_r]

@@tolgaboyaci4215 batter?

[@arunraj_r]

@@tolgaboyaci4215 you mean battery watch?

[@Storken170585]

That's what I love about mechanical watches. Not only is the watch itself a piece of art, but the amount of time and skills that's needed is impressive. Not only that, this is a 50 years old watch, and it still works. Amazing work

[@bobweller9924]

An absolutely fascinating demonstration of the watchmaker’s craft. I wear a 1979 version of the same Rolex 1500 as thus illustrated, under repair at the present time, hoping my watch will be treated with the same skill and care. The photography was carried out with the same skill and drama as the restoration illustrated. Great job. Bravo.

[@jimmyspliff7925]

Watching that whilst stoned is one of the best 20 mins I’ve ever done. Fair play 👏🏻👏🏻

[@segercliffhanger]

I love this at every layer, but cinematically it's a masterpiece as much as the restoration itself. Just wonderful. Just silence and small sound, a bit of room hum. Good clean lighting and great macro camera work, which is hard to do. Especially when you're busy carrying out a restoration I should think. Maybe consider just the slightest of color grading, or a tad more if you're already adding some in post. May work like a lubricant or a finishing polish. An Oyster Perpetual is whole collection of philosophy like that, so that's why I thought I'd suggest it.

[@mazgicislam1599]

to anyone who does not understand these types of watches, show them this video. In one go the viewer will see the craftsmanship of the watch by the original creator and then the craftsmanship that goes into restoring this beautiful watch.

[@hwirtwirt4500]

Nothing more rewarding than watching a skilled watchmaker restore a once beautiful watch and make it magnificent again. Well done!

[@deweybrightside2276]

I have neither the knowledge, dexterity nor patience to perform this restoration, but I could watch these videos all day and find them fulfilling and relaxing. It's great to see a watch come back to life.

[@Ramishtine]

This was therapeutic. The amount of detailing and precision is phenomenal. Thank you for sharing.

[@brycemenchaca]

The amount of knowledge you possess for horological studies is mind blowing.

[@mintymeg1332]

This video truly adds so much emotional value in appreciating things that we otherwise just generally admire!

[@joydeepmohanto780]

Through this video, I saw the true beauty and art of watchmaking. It was elegant, smooth and beautiful. Loved it.

[@Reaper-3000]

All these clicks and snaps are super satisfying

[@sleavemealonegoogle1943]

It's people like you, who restore beautiful old things that keep the world beautiful!

[@ayanchalk]

Excellent work! Also love the fact that there’s no irritating background music, just plain yet realistic workshop sounds.

[@OdinArrow28]

I do not understand how you can remember where everything goes when you reassemble the watch! Incredible! I would love to learn how to do this

[@davethursfield9283]

My favorite watch restoration channel. Videos not too long, no commentary or music, amazing camerawork and audio and of course the skill involved.

[@trucks_channel_razborgruz]

*Very sprinkling work. The master needs to be attentive and patient. The result is amazing. Thanks for the nice video!*

[@chance003]

Not just how this person manages to recover, but also the design of this watch truly amazed me.

[@wolvves4293]

Watches are incredible machines tbh

[@ForTheWin2007]

You should watch the making of the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 5175 if you haven't already kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXizm3l8gqlmmZI

[@chance003]

@@ForTheWin2007 that’s really worth watching as a excellent design of those developers’ wisdom.

[@YT-ty1oy]

The people giving this video a thumbs down due to the bracelet being tossed into the trash didn’t bother watching the entire video. Do you really think he’d throw out a genuine vintage Rolex bracelet? This video is excellent!

[@robertbrandywine]

Most didn't watch to 20:25. But why didn't he restore it and put it on *this* watch?

[@rickharris4579]

The precision in building a watch is mesmerizing!! And you’re a master!

[@pegbutwin7189]

The eyes of a hawk and the hands of a surgeon! That was a pleasure to watch!

[@abusufiyan8111]

Wow.. How many tiny parts🙄.. Thats why the watches are expensive... And also ur tool collection is amazing... 👌👌

[@triplex86]

Fascinating to watch you work your magic on these old watches. Always amazed by the amount of specialised kit and equipment that you have - in every video, you seem to have yet another tool that we haven't seen before.

[@m_t_a2267]

I don't know why, but it is quite relaxing to watch this video where you restorate the watch. Nice job.

[@kirill_gusev]

It is a common knowledge: it's pretty relaxing to watch at waves, fire and someone else working ;)

[@techlifebio]

Fascinating. The spring winder, what a great device. As 12 year old kid my dad gave me an old watch that didn't work. I stripped it down with my jewellers screwdriver set and put it back together, it worked! In the process I pulled the spring out and it went SPROING haha. I had to hand wind it back into the cylinder. Was a bloody hard and fiddly job

[@Castiron_Kyle]

That’s awesome

[@PatriotAmerican55]

Damn, just damn. This dude is an artist. Rolex watches are worth every penny. They are a time machine.

[@wolfgang8818]

Yes, my Rolex is from 1988👍

[@Realizinq]

I like that, im gonna start calling my watches time machines😂

[@tammysharonlorettastafford3376]

Wow!I am so glad that there are talented people in this world who can restore a beautiful watch like this!

[@MardzEe]

Aren't you just fascinated how the inventor of watches managed to engineer such device.

[@user-sh7yy5jp1y]

My exact thoughts too - ingenious :)

[@sirjellybeans1st19]

He had all the time in the world to do it

[@user-sh7yy5jp1y]

@@sirjellybeans1st19 Perfect dad joke lol

[@sirjellybeans1st19]

@@user-sh7yy5jp1y glad you like it! Hope it keeps you ticking over

[@user-sh7yy5jp1y]

@@sirjellybeans1st19 Ok, time out, you need to watch your language, I'm now ticking you off for that remark !

[@chiiifemkpa5549]

Respect, total respect. Who ever invented this watch is a genius.

[@janviljoen7001]

I am surprised that parts are still being made for old watches.

[@GordonFreechmen]

Hot damn. Finally seeing you set your magic hands on a Rolex.

[@tingleasmr]

wow, this sound I mean AMSR and the way is you fix it. Very interesting

[@karendooks6244]

Talk about the right tool for the job, OMG. What you do is amazing. And let's give a thought to the designers and constructors of the innards of this watch. A whole bunch of very clever, very talented people. Awesome

[@propheticwitness8624]

The patience required for this is incredible,pure labour of love!!

[@hopegood5866]

This is a 20 minute long video and i cannot move my eyes from the screen for a moment

[@varietyvids2062]

Rolex are so well made. This person did an impeccable job.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks, glad you liked it 😊

[@varietyvids2062]

@@RedDeadRestoration i have the green oyster perpetual. Beautiful piece.

[@westars0823]

This is the most precise restoration/repair of any sort. True craftsmanship and niche skill. Kudos bro

[@richb5248]

Hard enough to dismantle and assemble again but imagine making all those parts in the first place!

[@thilau5715]

.. that's why he makes the video ... Replay in Slow Motion! 😉

[@RCPilot48]

What a pleasure to watch a master of their craft do what they do with precision and the correct tools/instruments. Absolute mastery to see that watch brought back to such a state of restoration. Now I know where to send a Rolex!

[@swimmyricky]

The watch disassembly and assembly was mesmerizing alone, but the camera work you did blows me away. How can one person be a master in so many different ways?

[@janviljoen7001]

He is a mechanical artist as well.

[@richeharrison]

There's something so soporific about watching these videos, especially when they're not dubbed over with bad Euro pop/dance music. I must've dozed off half a dozen times only to be startled back by relatively quiet pop or bang of a spring or component being replaced. As a proud owner of a 1995 Oyster Perpetual Date, these videos are fascinating and give me even more appreciation for the intracacies and expert craftsmanship that went into the design and assembly of these timepieces, and makes me love it even more than I already do! Thanks for the informative and educational video.

[@RedHood001-KA]

My exact thoughts.

[@theguywhoasked9224]

Based

[@germanrodriguez8860]

Yes, just the sound of tiny wheels, parts and tools…is great!!!

[@86smoke]

Mechanical movement being disassembled and then reassembled is like mechanical porn of finest refinement.

[@a3300000]

It makes engine building seem like a joke.

[@TheAechBomb]

@@a3300000 engine building is probably just as difficult, it's just a different type of precision.

[@a3300000]

@@TheAechBomb , good point.

[@anilgokce1054]

A an urushi craftsman paying attention to the smallest details and working with microns, my hats off to this skillful master!

[@HexDani]

Such a satisfying video. The silence added to the overall experience.

[@kimothy1701]

I like how you use just a tiny drop of lubricant, either oil or grease and let the movement of the mechanism spread it where it needs to go and no further.

[@Pooters73]

Aaaannnd that's why watches like Rolex are so expensive. Incredible engineering and craftsmanship.

[@raj_tweets]

This was the best restoration video, which i have watched ever on you tube….

[@Mediumal]

Precision engineering and a joy to watch this true craftsman repair what is in reality a total work of art.

[@Greg_call]

I would have many extra parts if having to put the watch back together. Amazing talent.

[@rainmaker1352]

This restoration is a perfect example of " time is money " .. I very much enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@Abby-things]

finally an ASMR worth to WATCH

[@ggolti]

I admire how some of his tools are state of the art and others are 1950's-60's era.

[@stephaniebuchanan6259]

Ok so reassembling my transmission doesn't seem so hard anymore, one of the most interesting restorations I've seen.

[@DJFaNaTiiC]

I think I now understand the attraction with quality watches. True art and mastery goes behind each and every one

[@raicebannon1936]

I work in the industry of piezo electronics and MEMs. Your craftsmanship impresses me considerably more than any laser operator.

[@spavliskojr]

This made me appreciate the early 70s rolexes. Never really liked them until i watched this. The simplicity of its appearance is somewhat misleading. Its a beautiful movement to watch being restored.

[@gilessteve]

The simplicity and understated elegance of the case, dial and strap are what appeal to me. I have always loved these watches since as a teenager I saw some Rolexes displayed in a jeweller's shop window, and couldn't believe the prices, which started at about £350 at the time.

[@josephheinecke1992]

This was just incredible. The skill involved and the precision is just insane. How the mind even conceived and managed to actually produce something like this is just astonishing to me. Ive always wanted a Rolex and I appreciate them even more.

[@nadasou]

It is a lifetime dedication for revitalizing a timeless piece. If there is no love, what else?

[@dannycraig]

timeless lol

[@Craftix_Workshop]

I just wanted to share my story really quickly here for you guys. I previously have had watched many mechanical pocket watch cleanings and opening videos, and have learned the skill to open, clean, and refurbish antique clocks. Thanks RDR for making these videos, because it has helped me fix many old clocks and watches to be sold to new families.

[@kiwibarlow]

I have this exact same watch, have had it for 18 years, it was a wedding gift from my wife and I have never appreciated the amount of detail behind the face and the work involved when I have sent this to Rolex for a service. Loved this video.

[@nadarajveerasamy1466]

Now I know what is involved in servicing and restoring mechanical watches. Your videos made me appreciate your work and horologist. Amazing work.

[@jdj7798]

Absolutely amazing.Today we live in a disposable society. When something stops working we replace it. This work is a lost art. We should teach younger generation’s to continue. Nothing new can replace these precious timepieces. Well done. You are a true master. Thank you so much

[@TaranehDottin]

It always amazes me how much beauty and precision are added to the parts of AMZWATCH's watch 99% of people will never see.

[@timcity]

This was my first-ever Rolex I bought from a collector. One of my favorite entry-level timepieces.

[@laicheewai8264]

How much did you bought it for and when was that?

[@derjaeger3321]

If you doubt the inventive genius of Man , just watch this video. The thought, genius and sheer intellect required to design and manufacture an instrument such as a mechanical watch is awe inspiring. Certainly, automobiles, aerospace vehicles and computers are also wonders, but the skill needed for the complex miniaturization of such and intricate mechanism is astounding.

[@ab.hi_09]

The most imp thing in this restoration is that the mind set and knowledge to replace every part again in watch a single mistake can make watch damage . Am i right .

[@aligi2892]

کمتر کسی همچین نبوغی داره که همچین چیز ظریفی رو به این شکل بسیار حرفه ای تعمیر کنه.واقعا لذت بردم. 👌👌👌👍

[@richardwilliams3031]

i don't suppose i am the only one impressed by not only his meticulous approach but his tools kept in good order and immaculate.

[@nirmitkadakia6812]

Its like Dexter’s lab for watches

[@santim2341]

I would have thought only the manufacturer could restore it, but it took specialized equipment and filming the process from start to finish to get it right. Amazing skill 👏

[@mikesey1]

You don't see the cock ups. They've been edited out or re-shot: it's a video!

[@echoez_]

The professionalism, the patience, the skill...😍

[@anothergoogler790]

The gift.

[@TBaker-kf6om]

I like how this video has no music, no voice overs, no nothing except the sound of machines grinding, tools clicking, clacking and buzzing. Not sure how I stumbled here, but glad I did!

[@roadglide]

Perfect size. The big watch craze doesn’t do it like this bad boy. Works with everything. Understated, pure, classic, timeless. Excellent job here.

[@notDonaldFagen]

Big watches are for classless insecure attention seekers with small pp.

[@ericstanley7836]

It's so good to see a man doing his job with so much love and dedication. Amazing skills and knowledge!

[@blair8585]

This was so interesting, i could not leave without watching the whole thing, what a art and a expert to show us, who would have thought there was so many parts, Thank you

[@easterworshipper5579]

i could easily take it apart! of course i would never get it put back together...

[@rishipremarathna2180]

Sac

[@sr633]

A special moment when the proper tools and skill brings this high end Rolex back to life and to it's full value..

[@n.cboone7082]

I can't believe how many pieces are in watch. Unbelievable.. steady hands too... hats off to you! I'd never ever be able to do any part of this!🙃

[@tlawso04]

This is the most amazing technician I have ever seen. Incredible attention to detail and his memory is incredible

[@jhaz89]

Well you could just re-watch the footage to see hour to put it back together. But still, insane how complex those are. No wonder they're so expensive

[@phillhodges5237]

I think it would be fair to say, this chap knows what he’s doing lol

[@icarusamerica3436]

That is an understatement. I consider myself "mechanically inclined", but this guy is a true master craftsman in his field.

[@RamonNunezRey]

Yeap

[@govindankelunair1081]

Restoration of Rolex Watch. A well experienced mechanic who has adequate knowledge in his profession. He is a master, no doubt. It is imperative to mention that the videography is excellent. Congratulations. God bless you all.

[@rockydubois1052]

Beautiful. The amount of precision machining and hand cut gears from a time before cnc button pushers. ❤

[@Sacrament80]

The techniques and the attention to details involved for such restoration, makes you fall in love with that field and hopefully more people will be interested in following that path

[@gregforse2563]

I'm just getting into studying for a qualification this week. These kinds of videos are so inspiring!

[@The_Beast_666]

@@gregforse2563 AMEN

[@AllenDayal07]

This is something else man. The time and effort you've taken to put out this video and the dedication required to restore this timepiece. I salute you sir!

[@Seedavis397]

I wonder how many random non watch people view this content and become amazed at the engineering and precision these high quality watches contain. I guarantee these types of videos bring more people into becoming watch enthusiast.

[@MrJackWorse]

i can only imagine how satisfying this must be. well done, mate!

[@mundodarelojoaria]

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[@sirturdaloter141]

This guy has probably never lost a game of Operation in his life.

[@kevinrobertson4275]

You win. Perfect

[@gheewhiz]

heh. yea. 😶

[@popeantichrist8847]

Good one:)

[@Villanelle007]

This video was fascinating and strangely therapeutic… added to my ASMR playlist. Such skill and care on the part of the technician.

[@mundodarelojoaria]

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[@allenbythesea]

I really like that you work hard to restore the entire watch and not just the inside. It drives me nuts when some other watch restoration channels leave the watches looking as bad as when they went to restore them.

[@demosthenescotto2190]

Thank you Red, As an original owner of a 1995 Rolex oyster perpetual date just. I truly appreciate your love to endure the necessary training and skill needed required to bring back to life a truly simple and beautiful timepiece. You video is as beautiful to watch as the watch you restored. I will never look at my Rolex the same way again. Thank you for sharing it.