Restoration $8500 Rolex Submariner Luxury Watch - Polishing Case Bracelet - Dirty - ASMR

[@Watcheyes]

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]

Wonderful. great work and excellent result!

[@Watcheyes]

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

[@Lightning77305]

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

[@22k203902]

Really nice work! Are you based in Sweden?

[@palerider2020]

I can do that.....I just don't want to....

[@bomokkii]

This is art. It was an absolute joy to watch the video. Breathtakingly beautiful.

[@blaight87]

Having binged many of the bigger restoration channels it is a treat to see excellence on a tighter budget.

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you :)

[@FoxRacer090]

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

[@Watcheyes]

Hahah, thanks for commenting, yes its quite easy 😄

[@Dronetothetop]

We are living in 2024 and some things must be regarded as a joke especially something like a watch bezel sound that can be done by a 15year old boy with a paper clip. Average consumers are so dumb they go wild about the sound & feel of the watch bezels.

[@sixsis46]

На моих san martin также😂

[@mikemcnair01]

The click you hear is the precision of the bezel broached teeth, not the paperclip spring itself.

[@jholden0]

Next time, use the gray 3m scratch pads then a polishing foam over top to even it. Will look way, way better and barely remove any material.

[@dustingriffith8496]

Bravo, my friend. Well done. I watch a lot of restoration videos and love how therapeutic they are, but this one was truly a joy to watch. The sounds, the music, the atmosphere. Well done!

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks sir 🙏

[@axelgs11]

The best strip down and photography on a Submariner I've ever seen. Absolute perfection.👌

[@Watcheyes]

Ohhh many thanks for those kind words 😀

[@davescott574]

Thanks!

[@Watcheyes]

Ohh, that was kind of you, many thanks, I'll buy a chocolate for it :)

[@montalvoandres]

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]

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

[@palerider2020]

Can you do some work on my readeel quartz..I paid $15 off temu 3 weeks ago but it's running +17 seconds per day... what's your address. I'll send it to you to fix and I$10...deal.??

[@yueqi4631]

“Thank you for your time” at the last for a watch repairing video is so right and tasteful, great work✅

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

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]

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.

[@cougar66]

🤔 Maybe It's depends which lubricant you use on it And also how many years the mechanism worked And which type of person used it ...In any cases automatic mechanism is in relation with barel and mainspring. Which in turn are related to.... P.S. If I were you I will lubricate the palet fork before assembling the parts of the date window. So you should have more light and wide vision 🤫🤐😉👋

[@hansstolk6998]

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]

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

[@rodrigoc.2848]

Las herramientas que ocupas son también una verdadera obra de arte. Impresionante trabajo, y yo me lio cambiando una pila.

[@HamzaWasHere007]

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

[@Watcheyes]

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

[@1982jcm800]

Amazing! As an Engineer and Auto/Moto enthusiast (and Rolex 14060M owner!), that is the finest work I've ever seen! Thank you so much for posting this!

[@normandeplume7533]

The high-quality audio is simply mesmerizing. ...as is the care and precision of your work. Well done as always.

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks, have a great weekend!

[@Robert-vw3od]

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

[@Watcheyes]

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

[@kls1912]

I love watches but in general not interested in watchmaker/ movement videos but I watched this video and it was absolutely amazing! I have had my 16610LN since 2009 so this video was even more special for me. You did a really good job!

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks sir for the kind comment. That's a fantastic watch you have, enjoy it 😀👍

[@denvernow7294]

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

[@gershin9253]

I agree. Your comment got buried😂

[@Joe_S.]

Yes. It was way too course in my opinion. Everything else looked great though.

[@Watcheyes]

Good eyes :), still I think it's the same grit or close one, I tested finer on an object and that was to fine. So I think this got the best match.

[@denvernow7294]

To clarify, my observation was that the texture was less uniform and fine brushing and more closely resembling non uniform and too coarse. It may be just the lighting or like I mentioned... could just be my eyes. Still a great resto

[@Watcheyes]

​@@denvernow7294 thank you, it's not 100% rolex factory, you are very much correct. Less uniform than original, grit I think is the same but will do a check next time because I know now how rolex do it so hopefully will test that in the future 😀

[@orgazmick]

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

[@Watcheyes]

Indeed! :) Great machine.

[@farrd14]

Owning one of these for 2 decades. An incredible machine. Its been through 2 full overhauls including 2 mainsprings. Such a satisfaction to watch.

[@MladenMijatov]

That doesn't sound like an incredible machine to me. I have far cheaper Longines (~3k$) for close to a decade now and not a hiccup, let alone spring changes and full overhauls. You either need to be more careful with your watches or Rolex is not as worthy of its praise.

[@KnieselHurtado]

Thank you for making high quality videos!Love MAMACOO watches

[@ivoolazabal7323]

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

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks from Sweden 😀

[@rjpmt9124]

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

[@do0077]

Wow. What a good Video and your work is awesome. The best restauration Video on KZbin. I could watch it The hole day.

[@anfusolunnie]

Outstanding video.I have to go with the MAMACOO, especially with that green dial as my favorite

Fantastic video. With all the small parts i'd be afraid of missing one, or forget how to put them back in the right order x)

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks Rémy, glad you like my videos and thanks for commenting, nice to have you here 😀

[@Alazeentv]

Good job restoring this fine timepiece

[@jeffreysmith3061]

Your videos make me very happy. It's 30 minutes of my time only giving a shit about a watch. Thank you for your "time".

[@recoveringneocon8453]

This was amazing and thanks for fixing the audio!

[@Watcheyes]

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

[@jatco84]

Nicely done there... ASMR.. Great movement and an excelent service/repair to an iconic watch.. Kudos.

[@billsalt2206]

One of best services i have seen 👍😊😊

[@Watcheyes]

Wow :O thank you

[@mikearrowjoe]

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

[@Watcheyes]

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

[@atomx6499]

Love this, from France 👍🏼

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you =)

[@muzakarim3848]

Маэстро, это шедеврально,так приятно смотреть на вашу работу.

[@almirdoudement6514]

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]

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

[@ardwickhouse]

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

[@porsche5k]

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

[@manojmadnani4827]

Congratulations for bringing up a Great watch back to life Really appreciate your efforts & attention to small details Best Wishes Always for You 💐💐💐💐💐

[@remontchasov]

Отличная работа🙂👍

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks!

[@morosso1968]

enjoyed each seconds watching this beautifully executed 'film'. cheers! 🇵🇭

[@IAmFitzee]

As someone just getting into this as a hobby, this was a fantastic watch.

[@tveksam8347]

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

[@Watcheyes]

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

[@MartinHubbard1]

Mesmerizing from start to finish, wow what a transformation, you have incredible skills.

[@Dope_Zero]

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

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks! 😀

[@mattmartin8293]

Awesome job 👏 i loved it it came out great keep up the good work 💪👍

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Worth the wait, what a beautiful restoration!

[@Watcheyes]

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

[@elmerganzan9131]

Its too difficult talent of doing like this, and amazing tutorial, with modern technique thanks sir.

[@pauldaignault7407]

It’s easy to see why Rolex watches sell for so much. The engineering to make such a watch is incredible.

[@rjpmt9124]

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

[@Watcheyes]

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

[@palerider2020]

Is that movment better than my seiko 5 7s26..? +/-8 seconds daily...pretty good aye....$36 off an Indian auction site... cracked glass.. ..sneaky Indians ..but still not bad aye..$36.😊😊😊

[@PhilippeSaunois-n7u]

J'apprécie beaucoup vos découvertes et j'ai acheté plusieurs des montres que vous m'avez fait connaître. Continuez comme ça ! Cordialement

[@ernestol.guerraa.4040]

Masterful work, I can only imagine the amount of satisfaction this gives you! Thanks for content is espectacular.

[@art1muz13]

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

[@Watcheyes]

Haha many thanks 😀

[@alaindrolet_atlt_2019]

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]

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.

[@daniele094]

fantastic job and fantastic video!

[@Watcheyes]

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

[@ncdave4]

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

[@Watcheyes]

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

[@NetdiegoN]

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

[@Watcheyes]

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

[@quickcp1]

Nice work, I love all your Swiss tools. The correct tools for watch restoration or just building your own watch from various parts much easier then any China tool. I've learned my lesson just with Chinese hand setting tools then i bought a set of Bergeon hand setting tools., what a difference the precise meant makes!!

[@chronoElectronLibre]

très rare de voir une Rolex quartz beau travail elle est sublime

[@denniswalker9219]

Amazing to watch! something I am very interested in, very daunting to watch dismantling! Think it will be a while before I attempt an expensive watch repair.

[@PhotoYo]

How much would a restoration like this cost?

[@Watches2Restore]

Very good job. You're an artist!!!

[@bernardgonzales4195]

Awesome skills, thank you for sharing with us.

[@Watcheyes]

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

[@Jadia09]

Congratulations! Phenomenal job🇺🇸

[@gersonalves2945]

Belíssimo trabalho! Parabéns ❤

[@ronl7131]

Great restoration.

[@Watcheyes]

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

[@wstr7428]

Triple “A” - Amazing & Awesome Always!

[@Watcheyes]

Ohhh wow thank you 😊

[@PH-GNS]

I love your video. It convinced me to have my Rolex overhauled.

[@UhrenDantler]

Love your videos. Keep up the good work man

[@Watcheyes]

Many many thanks, have great day!

[@denniswalker9219]

Amazing magnification!

[@gershin9253]

Any chance you could make a video of how to re polish a watch? I see the use of lapping films and other abrasives and would love to know your thought process behind it

[@denniswalker9219]

For a hobbyist! Fantastic Job!

[@paolonotaro7124]

Incredible work, fascinating to see, congratulations on your very high level of expertise...

[@BillWaltersIndYoda]

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

[@Watcheyes]

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

[@aceace5457]

any tips because i am disabled so can only use my left arm for everything .

[@docbrown8035]

Awesome job! How much time took the restoration in real time?

[@triplex86]

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

[@Watcheyes]

Many thanks. A bit higher but not huge :)

[@pas0003]

Love your work! This is a joy to watch!

[@DecemberNames]

well done, enjoyed watching it.

[@Watcheyes]

Thank you 😊

[@charlesw.2218]

Beautiful restoration!!

[@丷乂丷]

True craftsmanship 👏

[@Antiqueexcavator]

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

[@FattusCat]

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

[@fulvioplatania3091]

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

[@Watcheyes]

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.

[@sirajulislamkhan4396]

Excellent work.

[@paolo.cannizzaro]

Why did you decide to change the main spring?

[@Watcheyes]

Usually do when you're inside the watch, it's cheap to change and will be 100% solid for next 10 years :)

[@Ulisses5978]

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

[@Watcheyes]

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.

[@jessedavis7555]

Nice work man 👍

[@anthonygould2749]

Very satisfying

[@sungdaeher3792]

This is fantastic repair work!!

[@casefarley5744]

Beautiful work. Are the gears for the automatic movement bakelite? They look plastic. I am surprised to see that in a watch of this vintage but I have no idea what they would have used instead. Steel? Would be heavier. I think aluminum would be too soft and not as robust. They look in pretty good condition after all these years.

[@bryansheets285]

Fantastic video thank you

[@sedattaman5090]

Yok böyle bir şey 'ya mükemmel ustalık 'ya hayran kaldım

[@actionman67]

Great video and image quality. 👍

[@UlyssesDrax]

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]

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]

@@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]

@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.

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

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]

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]

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

[@Watcheyes]

@@WatchRestorationCottage Great :)

[@zachtan]

For the loctite on the crown tube, do you recommend 242 or 243?

[@Watcheyes]

243 is the red one, I've used it a lot l.

[@douglasmiller1467]

That was a very satisfying video brother. Wonderful restoration on the watch and if it's available for sale please let me know.

[@xadisk]

My Dream Watch 🥺

[@Watcheyes]

:)

[@IIBV6B_153MB]

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]

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]

@@pghgb5572 makes sense I guess. Thanks🫡

[@Watcheyes]

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

[@IIBV6B_153MB]

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

[@Watcheyes]

@@IIBV6B_153MB no problem :)

[@mirkovicen5689]

Beautiful video