Restoration of a Burnt Rolex Datejust - Gold Rolex After House Fire

This Rolex was burned in a house fire in 2010. It is a Rolex 16013 with a fluted gold bezel.
The case is covered in deep scratches, the glass is burnt but the movement is still running, well more or less at least.
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[@wolfganghilary4160]

Who else watches restoration videos to fall asleep 😅

[@rayp4008]

I watch them because I find them oddly fascination, just like watch Bob Ross. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't nod off many times.

[@esmeraldadevries9182]

Guilty 😑

[@plvp7946]

You re so lazy and impacient 😁😁😂

[@rowanballinger3690]

Got tinatis and listen to the sounds helps me fall asleep 💤

[@Daily_meme69]

That’s literally me and now it’s 2am i think i will fall asleep in 10 min 🤣🤣

[@izzexotic]

New flux capacitor, what a time to be alive

[@williamdevlin5439]

A smarter man would have put the entire watch into the Flux capacitor and restored it.

[@Rihug]

Oh shit another silent movie

[@formediaconsumption]

Your tools and equipment are something out of a Rolex factory! Great job on the restoration as always.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks 🙏

[@citizaniac149]

More like from Elsa factory 😂 Are they a new sponsor?

[@edwardzanin2000]

Kerja dan peralatan yang mumpuni....

[@mustakim434]

​@@edwardzanin2000waah indonesia juga gan sama nih

[@tooroptube4980]

I have a watch that is very nostalgic to me. Would you be willing to assist in possibly repairing it.

[@lucashipkins]

Another amazing restoration. It's hard to believe it's the same watch.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks mate 😊

[@MCPhssthpok]

Sad to see the old watch cleaning machine go. I remember watching you do the restoration of it a while back.

[@olegpopov3164]

You are so calm and confident in your actions, it's amazing.

[@jamesharris9352]

Will miss the vintage Elma cleaning machine! 😭 It made some wonderful sounds. while spinning... 🎶

[@davidbowden6407]

This is what’s called SKILFUL. A true master of a craft that fixes quality items with intimacy, passion and true skill. Bravo!👏👏

[@speedypaul2314]

Beautiful work as usual. Sorry to say I hate the strap. Hope the owner pleased.

[@MrDavidmbooth]

Came here to say this too. Feels wrong to bring a Rolex back from the dead and then use that band.

[@paulolage680]

Congratulations for restauration ... The song "Overdrive" by Corbin Kites at the end was incredible. I've been your follower a long time. Happy 2024, health and peace for you!

[@chinaman1]

this is my favorite rolex watch model and watching it come back to life just makes me so happy.

[@winstonlanda7731]

Just watched the whole video. Red, thanks for these amazing, high quality, no-nonsense videos. I really appreciate the level of detail and the dedication you put into these little 20 minute videos, I'm sure it isn't easy. Easily one of the watchmaker GOATs of KZbin. 🐐

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks, it's really hard to put all that stuff in around 20 minutes 👍

[@winstonlanda7731]

@RedDeadRestoration hey man you keep doing what you're doing. We all appreciate the work that goes into your craft. Let me know when you're Los Angeles, I'll buy you a fatass burrito.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

@@winstonlanda7731 I will let you know when I'm there 😅

[@kaisersoze6993]

Absolutely love your work. I have a few omegas and breitlings. This makes me appreciate why they are so expensive. And to look after them.

[@gehancheung1505]

Thank you. I thoroughly enjoy your channel for its well produced vlogs, technical content as well as your sense of humor. Please provide link to Flux Capacitor v2 retailer. 🙂

[@jorgenadanada8646]

Wow! Just incredible everything (skills, editing technics, results...) as always. Just let you know I really enjoy your videos!

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks 😉

[@Jim_L]

I got the impression that this restoration was a bit more of a challenge than some of your others. You did an incredibly amazing job. This was so enjoyable to watch you work your magic.

[@NetdiegoN]

Admire your job! The strap fits perfectly in terms of watch character

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks :)

[@Watchdoc65]

Incredible work! I just think probably a replacement hour and minute hand would have been good! Surprised the glue on pallet stones didn’t come loose in that fire! Anyway, great job!

[@stefanwesterberg5319]

Awesome restoration! 👍 It is always a pleasure watching professional restoration videos no matter what is being restored. 😎

[@NoNonsense316]

That is a jaw-dropping restoration. Amazing work!

[@2loudspeakers]

Amazing job! I wish I could find someone like you to work on my watch. You have some skills!

[@artetete]

I never imagined the degree of precision that a professional watchmaker has.... It's amazing... A separate issue is the quality of the watch, which is beyond any doubt... !!!!!!

[@thedgreek]

Amazing! Absolutely Amazing restoration…you truly have talent that is above and beyond. 👏😎

[@Watcheyes]

Well done mate! I was quite stunned that you got the brushing on the lugs that nice when you did it manually. Very nice workshop you have now 👍, hope it will last for 100 years 😊

[@jadr3123]

Amazing watch, amazing result, amazing skills and amazing new tools. I’m amazed.

[@millers88]

Beautiful work. Congrats on the new equipment (especially the new time machine!).

[@stevebrown2538]

Very satisfying to watch, amazing patience and skill.

[@patrickhannon8126]

Love the way that leather strap takes up the end link space,like a rubber dive strap would. Don’t think I’ve seen that before. Top notch resto …as per usual 👌

[@Robert-vw3od]

Absolutely fantastic. Congratulations on another great watch restoration and a video that was a pleasure to watch..

[@loveobd628]

1. Dachte hab mich verschaut- neues Video von dir. 2. Sehr gute Gehäusearbeiten- wie immer. 3. Es wäre interessant gewesen, wie das alte Zifferblatt ausgesehen hätte, wenn man es noch benutzen hätte können. 4. Die neuen Ölpipetten sind ja mal geil. 5. Du wirst wirklich immer noch nicht von Elma gesponsert? 😂

[@fulvioplatania3091]

your time machine makes always the miracles…perfect job, as usual Maestro, taking nice care to all the parts with your brass or plastic tools

[@stephanieokerson9867]

That was incredible!! The Master lays it down.

[@EnriqueOchoaMaldonado-uc8kl]

Me dejaste sorprendido, ese reloj de como llegó a como salió quedó precioso, hasta parece que salió de la misma fábrica Rolex..!! Siempre he visto que haces muy buenos trabajos, y tienes un taller con todas las herramientas, no cabe duda que eres un maestro relojero..!! Excelente video ..!

[@olenielsen7025]

Awesome restoration! This Rolex Datejust really goes from zero to hero 🏆

[@gunnsmoke357]

That watch is toast

[@MT-kx2uc]

So glad you changed the dial. Great work on this watch.

[@HAL-xy3om]

Beautiful work as always.

[@altairdesouza9368]

An special Rolex and a very special restoration. Congratulations!!!!

[@OP-vz1yl]

Incredible. Thank you for the sharing. Perfect restoration with respect of watch identity !!! And congratulations on this new cleaning machine :)

[@davethursfield9283]

Amazing content. One of my favourite channels. Love the new time machine. 😀

[@jdejes]

This is no restoration. This is a resurrection! What an amazing job! And the old and restored Elma cleaning machine has been replaced! I’m gonna have to get use to that. Thanks for this great video!

[@popcorn9791]

Always like to see the instrument holders..very informative.

[@Nikolars]

А мне старая машинка для очистки очень нравилась)

[@c.nicholson3536]

Absolutely unbelievably amazing!

[@francispalmer9737]

Superb job, thank you for sharing.

[@elmerganzan9131]

It's amazing talent of doing like this, and tremendous skill, thanks.

[@bjoernaltmann]

Looking good again! Especially the movement, running like new

[@kobayashim]

Great to see all the progress in your tools my friend. Keep going! You are awesome!

[@ConradJupiter77]

Great vid. would be nice to hear your commentary as you fix it. Theres nothing like listening to a pro talk about his craft.

[@RabbitWatchShop]

No

[@ConradJupiter77]

@@RabbitWatchShop I disagree, I think its a great video!

[@RabbitWatchShop]

@@ConradJupiter77liking your own comment. Awful. Also, I’m stating I’m against you requesting him speaking. ASMR is preferred. That’s why I said no 😑

[@ConradJupiter77]

@@RabbitWatchShop I didn't like my own comment. what about you! liking your own comment TWICE double awful. A craftsman talking about what he is working on is a good thing.

[@RabbitWatchShop]

@@ConradJupiter77 lies

[@mikebruegger8654]

Great Flux Capacitor! I still have the old one like the old cleaning machine.... 😢

[@matthewdebeer8453]

Salute for the old Super Elite cleaning machine o7 She did great work getting us here, but there will always be a younger, fancier replacement waiting in the wings.

[@robt6886]

Incredible workmanship.

[@walther9161]

Nice work!! Thank you for posting !!!

[@michaellawrence6677]

Beautiful work.

[@Jakfilm]

Gorgeous timepiece. Great job!

[@persioboni9373]

Perfeito trabalho !

[@joeskeptical4762]

*The time machine part is the best.* *_Great job, I would be happy to wear it and proud._*

[@rodvickery9169]

A brilliant restoration on a badly damaged olex. Well done.

[@rubensgold3433]

I enjoy every restoration but this one has been beautiful 👏🏽

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

that case restoration is on another level! brilliant!

[@pooya.89]

thats what i call a best of the best restoration 👏👏👏👏

[@janzojanzo9059]

Congratulations for your new equipment.

[@Painless61]

Awesome renovation … looks brand new … good job sir

[@officialpoof]

Another beautiful transformation my friend!

[@simonosborne3047]

A new life for the Datejust. Nice work.

[@brucebanner8139]

Amazing skills. Would love to see a video on what it takes to become a repair and restorer and also how you got there.

[@adamjustinmoseley]

Awesome job. I have to say though… I was cringing when you were polishing that one up. I was so hoping you’d keep all that beautiful character and fire damage, including the dial. It was the coolest DJ I had ever seen all weathered and beaten up like that, and it would have made a great conversation piece. But I guess it would not have been a restoration then. Masterful work. Well done. I always enjoy your videos. Thank you!

[@halifaxhiker]

Same. I was kind of hoping for a conservation vs. a restoration but maybe that’s what the customer wanted.

[@rjkyle]

Yeah the dial replacement was a little sad. Shoulda kept the original.

[@robertjordan7323]

Nice results on the watch. Thanks for posting.

[@chris-non-voter]

Excellent. Thanks for the video.

[@larrykelly2838]

Beautiful restoration

[@mattiasgraff8162]

Generally I am not a Rolex fan (look like Seikos), but this watch is super handsome and that movement is beautiful. Nice job.

[@markbrletic9157]

Beautiful work!

[@deanirwin3645]

New cleaning machine is crazy!! Keep pushing!

[@CrustyRestorations]

That is dome stunning, detailed work.. loving the gadgets👍👍

[@hector.b2925]

Todo nuevo ,felicidades , excelente trabajo, saludos desde Argentina

[@heiner71]

Great job! Don't get rid of the old cleaning machine. The new one looks so complicated and plastic fantastic, it may break down the road. The old one is primitive enough to last another few generations.

[@peymannaji]

I take my hat off for you for the the such a great effort and job you done. Love it !

[@josedurbano2730]

Splendid job

[@keg9850]

Just received my Red Dead Restoration dad cap in grey color. This is a very nice cap! Quality hat, very nice stitching.

[@maestromecanico597]

Wonderful job as always but, after all the effort you put into restoring your parts cleaner I'm sorry to see it replaced.

[@CanerKoksel]

Gratz on your new Elma! Great restoration as always.

[@satpar415]

Amazing work 🎉

[@remyzerozero8790]

RED DEAD RESTORATION HAS USED A LOT OF VITAMIN,PROTEIN,MINERAL,CALCIUM..ETC ON HIS EVERY WATCH RESTORATION!WHAT A AMAZING BEST WATCH RESTORATION IN THE WORLD!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@AjTello300]

Amazing job

[@timothyodonnell8591]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@ivoolazabal7323]

Celebro ver a personas tan habilidosas realizar trabajos tan complejos....y realizarlos tan bien!!. Saludos Artesano desde Uruguay.

[@karlos543]

Something feels wrong when sandpaper touches a Rolex. Absolutely a beauty at the end. Take a bow sir👍

[@davec2211]

Top restoration and what a beautiful watch!

[@gedeon4095]

Eres un artista, el mejor. Un fuerte abrazo.

[@tokanosunsay3653]

*Brilliant, jewel-like work!*

[@paulmullins2611]

best restoration I have seen on here

[@ScottMaher]

Amazing talent

[@M._Anang_D.]

Luxurious

[@rjmacay]

your videos are calming💆🏻‍♂️💆🏻‍♀️

[@tompage6421]

The editing alone is 2nd to none. 🇬🇧

[@alikavousi6962]

Amazing work as always, great video overall and that new cleaner OMG :))))

[@speenlmar9575]

Congratulations on the new grand Elma, and of course, many thanks for the video.

[@andyc1175]

Brilliant mate.

[@sascha9871]

What a beauty 👏🏻 Nice strap choice, fits perfectly 👌🏻

[@DaviSantos-cv3ji]

Parabéns pelo impecável trabalho. Nem em sonho eu conseguiria fazer, nem mesmo o básico. Cada um na sua área de atuação.