Rolex Submariner Watchmaking Demonstration | Watchfinder & Co.

Rolex Submariner Watchmaking Demonstration:
Watchfinder & Co. presents: Inside the Rolex Submariner, a demonstration of the intricacies of the Rolex calibre 3135. Watchfinder Head Watchmaker Tony Williams shows you how this famous movement is taken apart and reassembled.
A History of the Rolex Submariner:
First revealed to the public in 1953, the Rolex Submariner was a diving watch for everyone. Appealing to both professional and hobby divers, the Submariner set the standard for the category, its affordability and practicality unmatched. Rolex also developed non-chronometer versions of the Submariner that were even more affordable, costing roughly two weeks' pay at the time.
As the Submariner gained credibility, it was adopted by professional organisations such as COMEX, the deep-sea diving contractor, and the British Ministry of Defence. The civilian model also evolved, growing a date complication, and then an updated dial with white gold markers. Then, in 2010, the Submariner had its biggest change yet to become the 116610 LN, a chunkier, sportier, more high tech watch that brought Rolex into the 21st century.
The Rolex Submariner is one of the most instantly recognisable watches ever made, and continues to be one of the most popular, too.
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WARNING! This demonstration was undertaken by a professional watchmaker for entertainment purposes only. This is NOT a guide for servicing a watch. The watch featured in the video is NOT being serviced. DO NOT attempt to replicate this video on your own watch.

[@dontstopn0w]

How i feel like whenever i change the strap of my watch

[@randymiller4978]

N im a mechanic when i change my oil.

[@stevenbest2020]

I can go one better, i can take links out all by myself. 😁

[@Suleyman-1453]

Hahahah😂

[@masnimas372]

@@stevenbest2020 p

[@carlosmakesmovies]

You're a funny guy lol

[@anthonywilliams3028]

Hello, I'm the watchmaker in this video. This nail thing is getting out of hand. No pun intended. The reason I keep them a bit longer than usual is because I use them as tools. If you take the time to look at my right hand index finger nail, it has a notch, used for filing stems to size. They also help me to select bench tools without having to look for them. Now for the important use. If mahoud has ever polished a platinum day date, or a 69173 jubilee he'll know that to ensure the grained links are grained evenly, along the flat and edge, being able to offer the link to the wheel securely requires the link to be folded over its self to achieve an even grain. Having nails facilitates this. We'll carry on being brilliant, you carry on doing what you're best at sir?

[@jamiechiz]

Ignore the trolls mate they're just idiots I love engineering on all scales from the macro to massive it's all amazing and the patience you need for this must be incredible Cracking video , well done , do you know what tune was used please?

[@crazycurtis28]

Are you not required to wear gloves to reduce the chance of leaving a finger print behind on the movement? Edit: Great video and watch making skills by the way. Don't take my question as any form of disrespect

[@nickacelvn]

Good on you Anthony for a very informative video ..... ironic than the majority of idiots are more concerned with your nails than the incredibly intricate piece of precision machinery you are working with go figure ... there is a whole lot of dumb out here

[@Debraj1978]

I think, most people realizes the reason for your fingernails. And people who do not realize are touchscreen phone users. Never had a chance to feel something mechanical marvel.

[@Narcosysio]

Debraj Deb "And people who do not realize are touchscreen phone users." Very good ! Mum moans about his nails all the time ! :)

[@RaihanAlam]

I cannot even assemble an ikea cabinet properly with the instruction book and then there is this guy!

[@ohFxms]

Raihan Alam he does his job probably more than 15 years 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@raidernation7732]

Hahahahahaha

[@keithallen1066]

the trick is to have those nasty ass finger nails

[@myronward203]

I can barely fix a bed.

[@kenroland8851]

INDEED!!!!

[@Gushers2276]

when the 25,000 piece puzzle at the store just doesnt do it for you anymore.

[@The_Music_Sanctuary]

HA...touche, to funny!

[@Cuyut]

This video: Chinese replica companies: “WRITE THAT DOWN! WRITE THAT DOWN!”

[@ya55er4008]

Good luck finding a 5$/day Chinese labor who accepts doing such work level for the payment

[@samsong3810]

@@ya55er4008 Just want to let you know that your comment is stupid

[@macdeep8523]

First world vs Third world

[@iyot1020]

@@GOROSUSA yes

[@appalachiangunman9589]

Now we make most convincing fake Rorex ever! 😈

[@SayNoobB4ULeave]

Imagine that after reassembling you find 1 last screw....

[@No-hf1xq]

imagine someone pulling out a fire extinguisher and blowing all the stuff away xD

[@a7dfj8aerj]

He sneezes

[@cnj96]

party pooper here, he replace all the screws so he wouldn't find that last screw.

[@HozAbubakir]

guys this man is a master at what he does, he has every screw and piece memorized in his mind

[@stats222]

he would have SCREWED up!

[@eaglecroft]

Wow! Much Respect! Hands of a surgeon right there! I took apart a $10 watch and got anxiety pulling the parts out! I chose to not even attempt a reassembly. I cannot imagine the confidence it takes to pull apart a Rolex. Amazing skills!

[@3vimages471]

He is really quick at putting it back together!

[@BiHiviyaAzadiye]

😅😅😅😅👍👍👍

[@arhaisme]

its sped up

[@3vimages471]

@@arhaisme No shit Sherlock.

[@Sisu2280]

Washing his hands six years before coronavirus... Respect.

[@nielsnielsen9013]

Guys a legend

[@christianbanks7458]

Ryan Inc is a legend for this comment 😄👍

[@javieroargubi]

S A yea but they didnt use soap.

[@hectorcastrejon]

Not so much the nails? Hehe

[@javieroargubi]

Green Toastr um plain wrong, hand hygiene is still recommended. any CDC web links to your opinion?

[@engineerauthorpilot]

Years ago, I actually considered cleaning my watch (same as in video) because the cost of professionally servicing was $700-$1500 min (needs to de done every few years or so). After a bit of research, I decided against it. Now, after seeing this video, I can clearly see how delusional I was (lol). It's a joy to watch someone with such skill, work. Great video. He really "nailed" it (Sorry, couldn't help myself - and no offense: I understand he uses his nails as tools).

[@Sam-wp1zq]

CD P what whatch do you have? My rolex service is due and cost about 400

[@engineerauthorpilot]

@@Sam-wp1zq I have the submariner. Found a guy who services it for about $500 every 3yrs or so... and guarantees his work.

[@pjseven8640]

You Should only do a service if you are Having Problems or it Broke. Everything Else is a Waste of Money

[@johnmarshall4442]

You own a watch that would cost 700 to 1500 to have cleaned like this , and you were going to do it yourself. Hard to imagine someone that can afford a watch that expensive that actually thinks he can do that !

[@engineerauthorpilot]

@@johnmarshall4442 I can afford expensive things because I dont throw away my money frivolously. I'm highly educated and quite skilled at a variety of things, so I apply my abilities to save money, which I then either invest or apply the savings to something more valuable, ie: I'm highly skilled at carpentry, so I remodeled my entire home, then applied the savings ($150k I would have paid someone to do it) to a nice boat. I've learned that if you apply yourself, you can do just about anything... except cleaning a $15k watch -lol. That I will leave to a professional. Make sense?

[@joseph_b319]

It's amazing all of those parts sitting on the table by themselves do nothing,but put them together and wind them up and mechanical magic happens.

[@1nkw3ll]

A lot like humans. All the organs do nothing apart, but in the right configuration with a jolt of electricity, things just... work

[@majinperez6993]

Not magic; simply, European dominance.

[@yasyasmarangoz3577]

:D

[@BobaT__]

Still not worth 10k+ !

[@mox542]

ImmaGhost because you are broke... when you have 3 of them, you’ll understand how special they are. But you have to move out of your moms basement first 😂😂😂

[@MrCdrant]

This was so cool I disassembled my own sub and put everything in the cutlery tray of the dishwasher. It's almost done, can't wait to reassemble!

[@memphis3255]

No

[@BostonBrand]

My dad had given me his submariner he had for over 20 years. I've had it over ten years now and it works great. I only had to adjust it once in all that time. Watching what goes on inside of one is something i never saw before and that's awesome...Great upload!

[@MrPutrifyingEagor]

I found this so relaxing watching this, such incredible skill working on those tiny mechanisms, it’s like watching an artist work, just beautiful

[@jadefalcon001]

I can't even imagine having hands this steady.

[@uk4490]

Not while fapping for sure.

[@joehamilton2999]

All in the breathing

[@AAMIRMALIK6]

I wasn’t even paying attention to his finger nails, now I can’t focus on watch- Thanks!

[@ejk64]

In Japan, heart surgeon, number one.

[@geekdiggy]

all it takes is one sneeze...

[@emmanuelmata]

Lol!

[@jazmine1292]

Hahaha crazy

[@jamalnagori]

This comment made my day 😂😂

[@madman1052]

geekdiggy yeah. It’s worse when you are doing this for a school project and your entire grade in the class depends on it...

[@yugiohguy]

Madman 105 Why would you be disassembling a Rolex for a school project?

[@jackd1773]

Seeing the balance assembly moving while he takes the watch apart makes me feel like I'm watching open heart surgery.

[@hassan123456killa]

Man needs to cut his nails

[@2012muneeb]

Same same

[@glennlienhop342]

Yeah it's probably just as involved as heart surgery LOL 😂

[@JesseBonales]

Watches are like hearts... that's why they're sometimes called tickers.

[@johnf817]

I suggest actually watching open heart surgery videos to get an idea of how difficult and complex it is. Sewing arteries together for 12 hours straight and cauterizing valves INSIDE an actual heart is a little different than assembly a WATCH. seriously you people are nuts

[@Sekliw2]

i legit held my breath so many times. this is why i aspire to one day wear one of these works of art on my wrist.

[@marcogeraldes6332]

If I did this to 10 watches, at the end of it I could assemble an extra watch with all the spare parts from each of them...

[@minercraftal]

One to me...

[@jameszhu]

That is funny

[@stuart124]

If I disassembled 10 watches, I'd be able to make 9 due to the parts I'd lost.

[@christinebaker8754]

Loved seeing the washing machine exactly like my watchmaker father had. He serviced and repaired lots of Rolexes, Longines and even a solid gold Omega as thin as a communion wafer - exquisite!

[@Turboy65]

If the reassembly process had been in this video, in its entireity, I am sure I would have watched it all straight through. Fascinating stuff.

[@krisnasaputra9511]

When I think reassembling the watch would be hell of a job, this guy did it casually

[@MrHdradeon]

I swear that some people just want to see the world burn. How can you dislike this video.

[@watchfinder]

+Rafael Breban We Agree!

[@bouytb]

Maybe they are new to KZbin and they don't know what it is...

[@Fluxtime451]

jealousy

[@kylevillanavi8480]

Agents of CHAOS

[@tr3nta345]

Long nails look better then short ones where you can see the flesh under wich looks really disgusting, and he cleans under the nails so i dont see where they are disgusting

[@pete49327]

Fantastic. I have always considered Rolex watches over priced, but now I have much appreciation for the workmanship that goes into each one. I want one.

[@ecosse543]

This guy is so much better at his job than 99% of the people in this chat. Try put as much effort into whatever you do for a living and maybe one day you could be half as good as this guy.

[@AnilSardiwal]

Background music so good that I went to sleep straight from here.

[@hichamlorenzo]

Good morning 🌞

[@risingstorm679]

He hopefully didn"t sleep for 3 years

[@metatechnologist]

It's called If I Played Piano and it comes from Getty Images royalty free music library I'll let somebody confirm that and the artist if there is one lol. So as far as I can tell It appears to be a rather clever rehash of Brian Eno's seminal Music for Airports and/or Thursday Afternoon.

[@DeusExAstra]

It's stressful watching this.

[@chewbaccashome5452]

Haha, thought I was the only one!

[@emmasalgado7877]

You said it.

[@danielashleybaker]

Same. Felt like i needed to have a paper and pen to start tracking parts.

[@treeman_mj]

To me it’s meditative

[@pistolpete8518]

No screws left over.....he must have read the manual.

[@fifthpint4571]

Nah, they're just not bothering to show you the 11 previous attempts at putting the watch back together ;-)

[@lorderik237]

One of the most beautiful works of craftsmanship in the history of mankind

[@nickrah1737]

the delicacy and precision these watches are treated with is so crazy.these watches are art

[@ianshaw8259]

Wow!! Incredible piece of film. No wonder these watches are so expensive. Thanks for sharing!!

[@davidcrittenden4313]

I have had mine for 25 years, and have never seen inside it, thanks for the insight

[@RayDuP]

Me: I can also do this. Customer: "My timepiece feels much lighter now" Me: yes But seriously though, Love seeing a master at work! great video!

[@kawaiirover1906]

It's your wallet the feels lighter

[@latonbuzzard2386]

Very skilful indeed. During my training in the RAF my instructor demonstrated how to service a piece of equipment. We all took notes a subsequently went to lunch after the instruction. On our return there was on every desk the the same item to to taken apart and then reassembled . At first we were all thinking there is no way we could take all that information in and produce a working component. All of us eventually we're doing much more complex jobs that became second nature. Practice, Practice, Practice.

[@joannakleinheksel-horn3494]

Makes one appreciate the value in a watch with a mechanical movement...a real eye-opener

[@sylpascale7673]

The skill to do this is very hard to comprehend, incredible.

[@MrNomads]

This demo makes me value my submariner even more....thank you!

[@largol33t1]

Even a Tissot movement is quite complex. Sent mine out for a complete overhaul. It was shipped to a facility in California. Took a month. Watching this video, now I understand why. One warning: if you buy a Tissot automatic in Switzerland, be aware that you will likely have trouble finding parts for it in North America and the Swiss have to send it to a facility to get replacement parts. It's not a very widely used brand. From my personal perspective, I see mostly Rolex and TAG brands. Tissot is still a bit unusual that sometimes people stop and ask me where I got my watch. it's from a jewelry store called Tuerler in Zuerich.

[@BillSikes.]

Wow.. Who ever designs and builds these Watches are pure genius, I guess that's why I'm a Bricky and not a Horologist

[@nikosibarramante2677]

Each time I look at my watches, be it affordable or luxury, I give thanks to the hands that maketh these wonderful instruments.

[@scottlucidi6476]

I cant even change my fricking underwear.

[@xo_yonsi]

this was very peaceful to watch

[@lawrencetendler2342]

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME FOLKS.

[@HerrJosue]

Nice1 boy

[@skunksmisery]

no... please do. And make a video of it. Fail Army needs your content!

[@9622paige]

Can confirm. Tried this at home and my clock exploded, wheels and cogs going everywhere lol

[@avichalpareek2315]

Only if i had a rolex 😂

[@BabakondaOfficial]

I dont have a Rolex to do this at home

[@phillipari296]

Amazing. What an incredible skill you have. God bless you.

[@jp8950]

On par with a neurosurgeon in terms of intricacy, and delicate dexterity. Truly impressive.

[@albert333pool]

Makes me appreciate why a Rolex is so expensive... Everything is so precise and delicate

[@dfgvegas]

Simply Amazing! gives me a whole new respect for the craft of watchmaking, especially Rolex. Thanks for sharing this process.

[@mofa.go.kr_]

How did human design all that components and make blueprint of it..? real amazing ..

[@joshfuller6567]

@@silverghost4206 What does that even mean

[@stu7900]

@@joshfuller6567 I think aliens man

[@lidan6463]

try and try

[@MedEighty]

I'm glad he didn't sneeze at any point during the video.

[@livefree1030]

As someone who spent many years as an Automatic/Manual Transmission technician, this is fascinating.

[@Tuneitupful]

Let’s get this right, here is a man displaying overwhelming craftsmanship and all some people are concentrating on his nails - a good case in point in the not see what good is in front of you and being distracted by nonsense.

[@zzygyy]

Long nails=tools.

[@A_Eichler]

Note: take breaks to remember to breathe while watching this video.

[@Dracstar]

Thanks! Lol

[@mrk1075]

It's a shame Rolex has to hide the inside of their watch with a solid back (no window) cover.

[@markosfff]

+mrk107 couldnt agree more... they should do like panerai, patek, hubs, APs etc do

[@supraJZA80s]

Some have open mechanics, but theyre rare

[@nickgoode3062]

Rolex’s are tools first and for most. It makes no sense for a dive watch to have an open case back

[@rajendragujar6905]

I have watch that have glass back

[@rajendragujar6905]

Even hublot also reveals their work

[@Agent_Clark]

And people are gonna buy apple watches over this. ughh

[@watchfinder]

John Clark We hope that there will always be a place for fine craftmanship such as this John!

[@Agent_Clark]

Watchfinder I certainly hope so.

[@Cheis_]

Watches are so intricate that they need to be made by hand, and not in factories. And I belive that they are running out of watch makers.

[@bassamharami4324]

John Clark you could not compare mass production digital watch to handcrafted watches

[@chenugent]

John Clark since when were people going to even buy apple watches?

[@CoreyDtro]

Crazy, all that craftsmanship just to tell the time. It really is an unbelievable art form. I can appreciate and understand the high prices these time pieces are sold for after watching this.

[@Zip_NC]

Это просто невероятная работа, столько мелких элементов и всё нужно запомнить. Очень круто)

[@shvEEEps]

UAZippo все намного легче чем ты думаешь, у меня это уже на подсознании происходит, привычка

[@mikhael7949]

This video was the main reason I have a Rolex today :-)

[@mikhael7949]

not true at tal. I have a real Rolex on my moto 360.

[@Kristian89]

Mikha'el shut up lier you have a replica

[@ejicon]

I would totally end up with at least 20 pieces still laying around but hey, if the watch is still ticking, all is good.

[@anthonywilliams3028]

6.5 million views. Amazing! It took us nearly all day to film that. Still not happy with a few things. 😉. When we set the workshop up the philosophy was ‘welcome to the deep end’. We decide if you sink or swim!! 👌

[@thedislikebutton9819]

Looks like a real dream job to me! I'd love to have a hobby service watch and tinker with that the same way lots of dudes have hobby cars they tinker with

[@jocrp6]

I have worked on small things before and it never fails that something always goes shooting off somewhere and you spend hours on hands and knees looking for it.

[@philNC35]

That ladies and gentleman is why your beautiful timepiece costs as much as a family car! Utterly exquisite!!

[@sucapizda]

Now I can see why Rolex is so expensive. What a machine.

[@mdhj67]

Taking the band off the watch exhausts my watch making expertise.

[@canere6567]

what it feels like when you disassemble your pen in class

[@bennyuribe]

hay mucha gente ignorante, fijándose en las uñas y en que se aburren en ver el vídeo, si supieran que tuve que poner el vídeo lento porque es mucha la destreza del maestro relojero que me deja estupefacto!!! simplemente extraordinario el desmontaje y el montaje, no saben los años que lleva hacer esto que vemos y resumirse lo en tan solo 6 minutos....

[@BB-ik7mv]

A master watchmaker and a work of art and precision. Amazing!

[@pierresmirnoff7829]

Wow! This is amazing! I can’t imagine the amount of skill and dedication gone into this masterpiece. Incredible work!

[@danielevilla6686]

This was later sold on the gray market as unworn

[@MichaelXChen]

nail is part of tools ????

[@s86clxdgd62]

Michael X. Chen Yes, he uses them as a tool.

[@jennaleecrisp]

Michael X. Chen hahahahaha

[@helmiyoussef2835]

Yes

[@Hydrogenations]

I can't even disassemble my tea maker correctly, and here is this guy taking apart an entire watch.

[@fabianjones8157]

I'd have so many parts left if I attempted to do this. Great workmanship!

[@zabrikvid]

The reassembling part should't being fast forward, I wanna see it every second of it. *Pardon my English

[@Sebbson1337]

This guy should assemble my IKEA furniture.

[@SY27196]

It's delicate anyways

[@375Cheytac]

There is so much ignorance in this comments section. Truly incredible.

[@hsvr]

His nails are a shame

[@faustodagiau6402]

Non ho visto smontare incablok e lubrificanti

[@iTankSometimes]

Probably my favourite video on this channel

[@ScoopDogg]

Makes it look so easy, I understand the long finger nails are to help with the job of being a watchmaker

[@mahiir2317]

Those who are reading my comment your parents will live more than hundred years and you will be a very successful man in your life.

[@pkunkbwok]

Having nails comes in handy when picking up small things, I imagine. It also seems handy for weeding out weirdos who are obsessed with the length of other peoples cuticles.

[@skideedleskidoodle5399]

All i learned is that i need to grow my fingernails to get a Rolex

[@kooldiamond777]

Amazing. This is art in itself. The skill these guys have is another level. I forgot which screw goes where after he took the 3rd one out

[@AirlinersHD]

Normal people find this amazing, to be able to do this job, but If you think twice it's not. Ok, well done, but... Just think like this. This guy, got his white suit, paycheck bigger than his nails, no stress on his work and pure clean working office. His work is simple. He know those watches like his pocket day and night. He does it each day. For me, almost anyone can do this job. But again, well done.

[@nagyac0]

When my Rolex breaks I just soak it in turpentine overnight then throw it in the drier (low tumble only don’t get crazy folks) and presto a brand new watch that works the same as when it left the factory

[@Bryce_C.]

Joeschmoe I can’t tell if you’re being serious

[@tynchytemper9618]

@@Bryce_C. Well that's exactly how I do it too

[@madmaniaq]

@@tynchytemper9618 Same here, this is what's recommended in the official manual.

[@niteshgowda8995]

Imagine if cameraman sneezing while recording 😂😂

[@garyjonson1872]

1:47 holy finger nails !

[@ronmartin3755]

This all looks easy when a guy like this WatchMaker is doing it, but I have worked on simple old mechanical watches for years and would never work on my Rolex GMT Master II!

[@showbiz3848]

All in a days work. WOW! In my humble opinion that has to be the most amazing video I have ever seen on KZbin. It is always such a pleasure to watch an artisan practicing their craft. This is why "Watchfinder & Co." is my number one favorite Horology channel on KZbin. Hell its my favorite regardless of subject matter. But this particular installment is truly breathtaking to watch. Well met to all at Watchfinder.com. Be well......peace.

[@buhitman5454]

And china probably made around 600 watches in that time. Phew!

[@arthurstube]

Hitinder Bawani yeah 600 fakes now shut up

[@ronch550]

That's called quantity over quality.

[@Heart2HeartBooks]

yeah,.....In one factory.

[@PMS1950]

Probably. But they have some superb craftsman and I'm happy wearing my beautiful Chinese wristwatch. (of course, I'd be delighted with a Rolex too)

[@GrayFox102]

Imagine turning up hangover for a job like this. Might as well stay home.

[@louisromero2320]

So when women have long nails they are considered pretty and stylish but when a man has them he gets bashed.

[@hsvr]

nimble Navigator long nails are disgusting regardless of gender

[@TheUmar2007]

I love this wonderful piece of time piece! Thank you for sharing. You should be proud of your skill.

[@michaelliu8196]

The music and the body of work gives me chills. Well done 👍🏼

[@stoned466]

It's like watching a surgeon doing complicated surgery.

[@HumbleAlpha]

No one realised his nails??? I guess he needs them long for work 😜

[@fishmonger1908]

Nobody noticed the first comment in the thread?

[@suicidalbunny1500]

This is like OCD porn.

[@mustafahusseinmakarov]

hahahahaha :D

[@jennaleecrisp]

Jon MacArthur lol

[@AJ-bi6ns]

I remember watching this in awe years ago hoping one day to own a Rolex. Thrilled to now own a SD43

[@mortal1997]

To me what boggles my mind the most is the fact that after getting everything cleaned he still managed to get the right screw for each position.

[@the.magnus]

Cut your NAILS

[@Arto_ko]

Those nails... Why oh why.

[@tbatba7598]

Wow mind blown, honestly had no idea how truely impressive

[@danielwilliams5091]

All you watch makers in the world have a wonderful talent it's so many parts

[@chessthisout]

He disassembled this quickly but his reassembling speed was incredible. It's impossible for a human to move so fast.