Restoration of a Rolex Watch - Diamond Dial and Movement versus Water

www.richardperrett.com/watches/
This time I do a complete restoration of a beautiful Rolex Datejust with a Jubilee Diamond Dial and Rolex 2135 movement. The watch came with water damage to the dial and the mechanism. Replacing a dial like this, especially a jubilee dial with diamonds would be extremely difficult to achieve and very expensive. So in this video a repair and service the watch and clean up the dial to almost it's original condition.
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Music: Dixie Outlandish by John Deeley and The 41 Players (from The KZbin Audio Library)

[@tonycarver9570]

The birds singing was beautiful. So was the work you did on the watch.

[@johncoyle8191]

Absolutely awesome. I've messed about with old cheap watches and those screws look like specs of dust. I don't know how you manage to work so skillfully with such tiny components. Bravo sir

[@gayle4s383]

I enjoy your camera work. Your Masterful skills. No silly music, no mindless chattering. Just the sounds of your craft. Thanks

[@user-fw1uf5vp4y]

I love this profession with all my heart, but I do not have the tools and devices to work and repair capacities like you. Thank you, respect and appreciation for your mastery of work and an explanation of the repair 💖

[@keithgarland3404]

Quality workmanship and camera work. A pleasure to watch, with no annoying adds. It doesn't get any better.

[@andywilliams4887]

Masterful work Richard.

[@davidgarciagarrido129]

You are the Man who whispered to Rolexes. Absolutely beautiful!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Haha! The Rolex Whisperer! Cool! Thanks David! Richard

[@upupandaway4444]

Thanks for another great vintage Rolex video. Great work. Never get tired of the Rolex resto videos, love seeing these things keep going.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks Gary... Considering the age and 'mileage' of these vintage Rolex watches they often restore really nicely. Thanks for the feedback. Richard

[@paulscot9417]

As always a pleasure to watch "no pun intended" Richard, especially with the birdsong in the background very relaxing!👍👏

[@HerfingPug]

These vids are so good for my mental health. Thanks mate, I really do appreciate you work.

[@SAPRooM]

I just subscribed the other day when I came across one of your videos Richard, your just amazing and that maybe even an understatement. Looking forward to what you'll do next, Thank you for sharing with us all!

[@vforvictor3320]

Another great job well done Richard & the camera work is crystal clear, your really upping the stakes man

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi vforvictor! That is good to hear sir! I have definitely put in some effort to try and up the quality zo its great when that is noticefd and acknowledged. Nice one! Thanks. Richard

[@gakali123]

Haven't watched your videos in quite some time... You're doing a great job with your production! I especially enjoy seeing the specialty tools being used. Keep up the good work!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Heywood! Thanks for this observation ... I have been trying to up my game in terms of film making and it's great to hear that the work invested is actually being noticed so thanks for taking the trouble to say so! Richard

[@zachlong100]

Always love watching your videos. Such a privilege to see such a process and operation on a watch, particularly a Rolex! Keep the great content coming!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Zach... This is great feedback. Much appreciated. Richard

[@mecsmcleod1816]

Probably the most beautiful watch i ve ever seen.

[@tinkeringforfun]

Another spectacular video Richard, I am always blown away by your incredible camera work and I can't wait to see what's in that package!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Vienna! You are way too kind for sure! In fact maybe I should come to The City of Music and do a collaboration. We could do kaffee und kuchen and then rummage in a flea market for a Rolex Daytona or Jaeger LeCoultre that is not full of water. That would be fun! Stay tuned! Richard

[@alwyn1410]

Another great video Richard and I love all the different effects in the background

[@hawkeye454]

Truly the epitome of a craftsman. Great video as always good sir.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you so much Wes... Very pleased you enjoyed this one sir! Richard

[@gailbrocksom433]

I love how you have all this equipment specific to the task.

[@tofu3802]

Thank you for sharing, just amazing, watching you work.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi To Fu, thank you so much for this great feedback! Richard

[@ericstoever9577]

Another wonderful video. At this point all I can do is echo the kind words of your growing legion of subscribers. Great camera work, professional skills, calm delivery. A major success, Major! My best to you and your family as always, from the wilds of the Allegheny National Forest in Northwestern Pennsylvania.

[@willamcombs1106]

I always look forward to watching one of your video's. You make what is very complex look simple. Excellent Video quality. Steady Hands. Thanks.

[@Giovan_Nino]

Hi Richard, great to see this little gem smartened up. Looking forward to the Reverso challenge..👍

[@talkingtimehorology]

Thank you for helping me I work on freinds and family's watches and a few have rust. I have been working on watches for about a year but I have been collecting for about 5 years.

[@rsergioangelhdez9958]

Es un hermoso reloj con un gran trabajo de reparación y mantenimiento. Enhorabuena Maestro!!!

[@Treetopflyer777]

Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for doing them

[@dr3258]

Really interesting to see how these great watches were made and put together.

[@ozzymandus3865]

Wow I have to admit these little machines are fascinating.

[@kickit59]

Richard an outstanding restoration of my favorite version of the Datejust! At least they brought it to you for service before it became a truly rusted mess inside! I just subscribed to see more of your amazing work!

[@amme30]

Beautiful job, lovely editing, this was a joy to view.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks amme30! Very pleased you enjoyed it. And thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Richard

[@abdullahfawaz7470]

How much is this please 😊😊

[@russellschultz7312]

Excellent work as usual Richard!

[@eloygagogonzalez7330]

Another Rolex like new!. Thank you for yours videos Richard!!!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Eloy... Haha! It's what I do I guess. Good to hear from you sir! Richard

[@rolandtutorial3377]

You're a great watch caring your steps by steps move very smooth and carefully 🙂 nice video bro

[@MKINDYR107]

Great video Richard. Sometimes it is difficult to comprehend how small and intricate the components are until you have something to compare them against. Da iawn.

[@DutchClawz]

Amazing as always Richard! Since Covid I started doing work on watches, starting on cheap chinese and now pretty comfortable with 1/2 function ETA’s. Seeing your videos makes me want to try my hand at my rolex

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi DutchClawz... Low error rate is the secret. You need to not be making very many errors when working on Rolex or it will vet expensive. Practice to drive down the error rate and then go for it I figure. Thanks for the feedback. Richard

[@73maf53]

Stunning

[@jerrysanchez5453]

Can't wait to see the reverso that's gonna be awesome

[@minicooper2572]

Magnificent and beautiful watching you service a beautiful watch great work 👏

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks Mini Cooper... Great to hear from you sir! Richard

[@markirvin2809]

For a watch that had water ingress it is certainly very clean inside. Thanks for another great video, Richard and best wishes.

[@kingspec8285]

Absolutely perfect work ! ....... Un travail absolument parfait !

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Merci beaucoup mon ami King Spec! Richard

[@josealfredogarcia1894]

extraordinary work!!

[@gplayer01]

Elegant work on an elegant watch! Thx and cheers.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you so much Marty! Richard

[@paullewis266]

Well done Richard perfection as usual my friend, great video thank you .

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Paul... Thank you so much! Richard

[@seiko_monster_legend]

Just amazing to watch what you do Richard, a credit to Pembroke :)

[@RomanSchatzphoto]

Best subscriber plug ever. Looking forward to the video.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Haha! And they are so difficult to get just right so that is good to hear sir! Richard

[@gregorybrys1750]

Great work again Richard!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks Greg... Hope all going good with you. Richard

[@layerman69]

Beautiful Workmanship

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks so much John! Richard

[@carlospalacios5075]

Beautiful Rolex with diamonds 😊👌

[@Ecoat65]

Always look forward to your videos!

[@billballeza377]

To the manor born, this one. Extraordinary micro mechanics. Bravo!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Precisely Bill! Thank you so much! Richard

[@solitarymountainman950]

You sir are a true artisan 👍🏼

[@SergiRuiz_RelojeroTorpe]

Singing birds... The best soundttrack for working....

[@wfanjana]

Brilliant work.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks so much Anjana! Richard

[@CowboyBebop010]

Very relaxing video and the birds chirping haha

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

I am lucky George ... I have got the window closed here atm but it is nearly dusk and I can here the birds singing away! It's a nice sound to work to for sure. Thanks for thr feedback. Richard

[@jamesstrickland4980]

Love watching you work, I wish I could do that.

[@darrenbowyer5474]

Fabulous job as usual Richard, cant wait to see mine ,

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Haha! Your's is next up Darren! Richard

[@jamessmith6402]

Excellent video really entertaining 👍 thanks Richard keep up the good work

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks so much for this great feedback James. Richard

[@benerabilis]

Very nice Becelloosenigmaschine, Fine work!!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks for this feedback Frank! Richard

[@tanglegripper1hairdetangle706]

love these videos

[@mehrzadm8899]

Can’t believe watching a watch repair would make me jump off the seat!

[@TrixsM5]

Love this watch ❤ great job 👏

[@Miguel_ON65]

Exceptional, nice and beautiful job. Congratulations sir.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you so much Miguel! Richard

[@KentnDebi]

What a nice surprise on a cold Saturday morning, able to see you going deep into another piece 😊 I'm not a lover of Rolex...However, that was/is a pretty thing and deserved the care you lavished on it. Top work once again Richard, I love the macro videography that you bring to your vlogs👍

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Kent. Maybe ! I will convert you one day sir! And yes it is a pretty example so it would be a shame for it not to look its best. Thanks for the support as always. Richard

[@KentnDebi]

@@richardperrettwatchmaker Hmmmm good luck on that one 😉 One of my good friends has a DDM in his collection, along with several other models from the same house...the only watch of his I covet is his AP. I really would like to relieve him of that puppy 😉 I guess I'll be on tenterhooks until that Jaeger gets the RPW treatment 👍

[@kingsford73]

Another good job done.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks John! Richard

[@JonTheComputerDoctor]

Great video thank you.

[@ultramagnus7842]

Nice video mate. Love the bezel removal tool. Never seen one like that before 👍

[@phillemonmahlozimahlangu2212]

Exellent job

[@fabriziodutto7508]

Wow Richard! Awesome restoration, as usual! I hope you're all well, I'm happy to enjoy this new video, hoping more to come in the near future! The video quality is stunning, and I always appreciate how you point out where the problem is, so that the viewer can learn something new every time! Like you've done by showing us the yoke cam and the jewel, to address the date change problem. Thank you so much! I can't wait to see the "magnetic" JLC coming from the sea stripped down to the bone :-) Cheers from Italy! Stay safe!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Fabrizio! I hope all is good with you in Italy! I am just hoping the JLC is feasible as I have been too busy to open the package. Richard

[@fabriziodutto7508]

@@richardperrettwatchmaker Thank you Richard! I really hope you'll find the JLC "feasible" for us to enjoy your outstanding work. Things are going slightly better now. I really hope this pandemic will come to an end and I wish all of us could someway return soon to a more normal life. Cheers!

[@castellitony110]

fantastic job!👍👍👍👍

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks Castelli tony! Richard

[@jakobpompei534]

Beautiful video

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you so much Jakob. Richard

[@clivejenner4093]

Richard, fascinating, a masterclass, how do you keep your hands so steady. It's great to see such a beautiful movement come back to life.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks for this Clive, great feedback and very much appreciated. Richard

[@mjtaven]

Another interesting video, looking forward to you working on the JLC !

[@tobiensam]

Great video, can't wait for the Reverso..

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks Dennis ... I have not opened the package yet so I only hope it's feasible! Richard

[@danielpintos1443]

Hola! Hermoso trabajo, saludos desde Benito Juárez provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

[@simonosborne3047]

"Two French geezers" made me spit me coffee out :-D

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Baptiste and Quentin are very cool and have a great channel. Who doesn't like French Treasure Fishers... Very cool! Stay tuned! Richard

[@sal1964]

Nice job 👍

[@carlosrodil123]

Está genial su trabajo lo apoyos desde Venezuela

[@aliffitisham129]

Richard dear, its been a while...terribly sorry for not be able to watch your restoration for quite sometimes now..new phone won't let me sign in and I can't comment on your videos unless I use me old phone. As a fan, I missed you dearly and as always...A wonderful restoration as always. Regards Aliff

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Aliff ... great to hear from you. I hope all is well with you and thank you for the great feedback. Very much appreciated! Richard

[@modhraffiq925]

You are genius sir.

[@jmfa57]

Amazing work as always, Richard, I must say that I was holding my breath as you cleaned the dial. I'm afraid that my repertoire of profanity would be inadequate were I to attempt the "strong spring/tiny jewel" episode. Much more satisfying to see an actual watchmaker who produces such fine videos. Thanks for a lovely start to my morning!

[@borisbuliak3626]

Thank you for sharing ur skill with us. Currently down to one arm for a bit so on injury down time this super active guy is chilling with you and the birds.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hey Boris .... that sounds luck bad luck sir! Maybe chilling to some watch repair is 'just the ticket'. Glad to be of service! Richard

[@borisbuliak3626]

@@richardperrettwatchmaker I don’t believe in bad luck just Karma. Anyways you’re doing an awesome job

[@manualdorelojoeiro]

Meus parabens pelo belo trabalho , ficou muito bom. Deus abençoe.

[@Hugo-pk4wb]

What a nice video on a saturday

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

I aim to please Hugo! Richard

[@johnmcdonagh1607]

Thanks Richard 👍.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks John! Richard

[@lorenzorossi5318]

the number one on youtube, and more 😉👍

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you so much lorenzo! Richard

[@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater]

great videos

[@FJRD1000]

Mi Rolex me gusta mas desde que veo sus restauraciones. ¡¡¡ Espléndido !!!

[@fredosarcena4332]

Awesome 👍👍👍

[@timepiecesalvaging5487]

Beautiful watch :)

[@ashleychambers7602]

Unusual dial 👍

[@wristwatchobsession5585]

Great video

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks Watch Obsession! Richard

[@PaulewingStHelens]

Fantastic Richard. Superb workmanship. Looking forward to the French geezers 😊find. 👍

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Paul... Thanks mate! Haha, Baptiste and Quentin are super cool and have a great Treasure Fishing channel so so long as the JLC is saveable we are onto a winner! Richard

[@jimmyschiel3863]

Wow! As usual another great video. I will share this with my friend maybe he can service his Date just lol. I put it on my timegrapher it is -85 s/d with a beat error of 0.4 it badly needs service. Funny thing is he's been wearing the Восток Амфибия I sold him last year and it's keeping perfect time for him. Talk about going from a Rolls to a Chevy. I have found watch collecting to be about happiness, fun, and your own identity. Half the fun is research, and saving up to buy the watch. Money from cheap to luxury prices really doesn't matter.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Jimmy... Yes you're friend's Datejust definitely needs some TLC... I have been wearing my red Komandirskie a lot recently. They are great watches for sure! Thanks for the feedback. Richard

[@alfonsoleitonorellano2095]

Es una joya el papá de los relojes, 🦾

[@BarnOwl61]

Hallo Richard, Another great recovery. Looking out for the JLC Reverso next!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Joop... Thanks, the JLC will be a long job I think. I just hope its possible... Richard

[@BarnOwl61]

@@richardperrettwatchmaker , it would be so rewarding to bring such a horloge icon back to life. Good luck Richard!

[@panther1201]

Great video Richard, keep up with the great viewing content. Just out of interest what meterials do you use to clean the watch dial ? Cant wait for the next upload.

[@loriosterweil982]

The work you do is painstakingly labor intensive and requires lots of knowledge, patience and experience. I hope you’re paid well.

[@joesephburgio3438]

Another job well done Richard!! So enjoy watching you work, I about flipped when that little piece went flying!! Joe Burgio

[@johhnyrg]

Brilliant! Nice to see small things ping off even for experts. Your filming has improved with details so clear now. Thanks for a great viewing Richard....PS how do you regulate the beat error after the watch has run in? One for the future perhaps

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks Johhny! I have tried to up my game with photography so that is good to hear. Beat error has a lever on this movement for simple adjustment. Tbanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Richard

[@edwinthompson159]

fascinating!

[@janm1482]

To je dobrý hodinár,čo veľa nerozpráva,ale robí dobrú prácu.