This Rolex Oyster from eBay could have been destroyed so easily.

I purchased this old Rolex Oyster with a caliber 3135 movement from eBay, I found a few problems - but the watch could have ended up being totally destroyed if I hadn't noticed a big issue when setting the time.
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[@WatchRepairChannel]

I purchased this old Rolex Oyster with a caliber 3135 movement from eBay, I found a few problems - but the watch could have ended up being totally destroyed if I hadn't noticed a big issue when setting the time.

[@hiemabedrog]

Can you trust Ebay Rolex?

[@alexanderkamerbeek9693]

Like one of the comments said below your endlinks are for lughole cases as these do not have the cutout for normal springbars, how are you able to take these out?

[@Trpanek]

Bloody gorgeous. Good work!

[@WrightsW5]

What do you think of the authentication service not spotting this big problem?

[@LordLauderdale]

I’d say that the dial is not original. A color I haven’t seen before for this model.

[@thomashelm6931]

Does anyone else find this remarkably soothing? Artist working with art in a very small scale.

[@michaeldimmitt2188]

Oh Yes! I have found several comments here and on Wristwatch Revival where the commenters had no interest in repairing watches but simply loved watching these!

[@timlangel6211]

I didn’t realize how much I missed your content until you came back!

[@JamesBrown-lc4fw]

I’m just amazed how you remember where every part goes after disassembly

[@dennisallport5704]

I love your use of showing us the most important items in great detail, extremely nice camera work. Also the voice over approach to point out important things. Very informative to anyone at any level. Great job once again! Thank you, Mark for your time investment and superb craftsmanship.

[@Runco990]

A Beautifully engineered movement! BTW, for anyone NOT in the know, the term "Recently Serviced" is ebay speak for at LEAST 20 years ago, and in some cases, "A shot of WD-40". I buy old test equipment to repair as a hobby and it's standard fare. My other favorite is "Recently Calibrated" and the sticker is from 1992. 😆 I have been slowly venturing into pocket watches, as they are big enough to learn on. What a fascinating hobby!

[@DanaTheInsane]

With Accutrons its "Untested" which means we put a battery in it and nothing happened, or it made horrible noises so we put the battery cover back on and hoped you are an optimist.

[@jaex9617]

Hey, 1992 is plenty recent in geological time…

[@austinshackles549]

@@Runco990 I have 3, but due to various failings on my part none of them now run, one day I will find an Accutron expert to sort them out. Should be able to get 2 working again, I reckon. One of them the screw that holds the crown is immovable so likely only a source of parts, although it did run when I first had it. Somehow the crown came loose and was lost, and neither I nor my friend who was a jeweller succeeded in getting either a crown to fit it or replacing the shaft. Good ones are getting pricey, especially the spaceviews.

[@martinlanigan803]

Got old pocket watch hundred fifty years old or older old english watch set time it never gained or lost time in twenty four hours these victorian watchmakers must have being best

[@DrCrabfingers]

What a beautiful movement....It's so good to see the master back at his desk!

[@faizulhasnain3902]

You have always been an inspiration for the watch repair enthusiasts and collectors. Wonderful videos

[@MyRetroWatches]

I’m on it!!!! Gonna be another masterclass on watchmaking and video editing

[@cleitonwille]

Please don't stop making videos. I really learned a lot through your course. When are you going to release level 4 of the course?

[@markirvin2809]

It's good to see you back again.

[@cfcreative1]

Do you use magnifying glasses of some kind?

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

15:50 looks like Mark switched from blue Mobius 9501 to white MolyKote DX.

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

Another superb upload, I was expecting an eBay fake Rolex to appear, but happily not the case. Personally, I would like to have seen the Timegrapher results on this and every service. On the other hand, I'm happy that the case was left "as is" rather than spend a long time polishing it. The dents and dings are a part of the watches' history.👍

[@unclejoe6811]

With the third party authentication ebay has eliminated this problem

[@ednammansfield8553]

It's the first time I have come across your channel Mark. This really is a good tutorial with excellent camera work and commentary on every detail. You have really done an awesome job in restoration of this Rolex Oyster. 👏

[@danmenes3143]

I bought an Oyster on eBay. Wouldn't run. Opened it up. Wouldn't you know, there was a pearl inside!!

[@raymondgonzales1226]

???

[@sobman]

​@@raymondgonzales1226 it's a play on the English word oyster, which is a sea creature that creates pearls

[@orbwheelsandwatches]

Hi, I’m 14 and want to get into watchmaking. I can already service calendar watches but want to go into it as a career. What advice could you give me?

[@RadioWhisperer]

A truely beautiful watch rescued from potential disaster. I do love watching how you work on movements, i learn something new every time. And if anyone is wondering about Mark's online classes they are the best classes for a beginner that I've found. They are thorough, easy to follow, and great value. They also have excellent production value, which really helps! I have taken them all but the chronograph course which i just bought. I can't wait for the in depth class on automatics! Btw, I am not affiliated with Mark, his channel, or his web site. I'm just a very happy customer.

[@veganbutcherhackepeter]

I could definitely disassemble these watches with deadly precision, but there's a snowball's chance in hell that I would ever manage to reassemble them. 😁

[@wristwatchtrader7153]

Ebay Authentication (in the U.S.)...they'll note picky stuff like scratches on the lugs and won't notice a quartz watch being advertised as an automatic. 🙄 And "recently serviced" lol...yeah, show me the papers...my position is "no papers, it didn't happen." And half the time it actually happened you probably wish it hadn't. Great video, as always. Yours are the only ones I watch when I'm not even interested in the specific topic being covered.

[@gregglusing8677]

It's great to see you making more of these types of videos. NOBODY else does a better job of letting you know what's going on without talking things to death. Keep up the great content. BTW, I just purchased a watch with a Seagull ST 19 movement inside. I will definitely be moving on to the last instructional block on your website!!

[@lijian1982]

Master，your “two position camera” makes you become more professional than any other watch repair channel 👍Thanks for your hardwork！

[@michaeldimmitt2188]

One of his young Jedi just added a third camera! 😯

[@RobSchofield]

A new, instructive narration style and slick editing - excellent!

[@user-js4bg7hq7c]

I love watching your watch repair videos because of your detailed explanations and gentle and careful movements when disassembling and assembling the movement, unlike others who are rough! Thank you for providing such a quality video!

[@Lovecraftfan1]

I miss your videos! Hope you are doing well.

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

I wouldnt know how to put all back on the right place. I did make that mistake when i tried at young age. 😅 Great Job 🤗

[@Watch_Mechanic]

Welcome back. I have enjoyed catching up on your videos

[@ColsTiger]

It is so good to see a new restoration video from you Mark. I have been watching many of them over the last six months, but I only realized recently that you haven’t posted a new one in quite a while. I was afraid you had retired.

[@fauxstrider4018]

I love watches. From cheap but beautiful Casio to Patek Phillipe. They never go obsolete unlike smartwatches we use.

[@yoddeb]

Those endlinks are for a case with holes in it...how on earth did you manage to fit them?

[@unexposed7]

Hi Mark, Great video as usual.. I wanted to ask you if and how i could send you my watch that needs repair. Is a 70s Favre-Leuba daymatic, which i love and needs service and maybe some repairs. Thanks for letting me know.. Kr,

[@charlesflint9048]

It’s funny but I agree with you about not wearing a watch in water; I usually wear a Rolex GMT Master and always take it off in the bathroom, however I do occasionally wash the bezel in a bowl of warm soapy water as per Rolex advice moving it back and forth so it feels good to rotate.

[@andrewallen9993]

I wear a Vostok GMT and as it is as robust as a Rolex I am able to wear it everywhere and all the time as it is capable of surviving events that I wouldn't.

[@wildernessofzinn17]

Your channel is awesome!. Step-by-step for the beginner and also useful tips for the more advanced watch enthusiast.

[@TheOwlGuy777]

For the amount of work put into it, the Aegler movement is a bargain compared to the holy trinity products. It's a shame Rolex started producing sterile movements.

[@garyboyle695]

It's not a bargain compared to the holy trinity as there is next to no hand finishing on the Aegler movement.

[@TheOwlGuy777]

@@garyboyle695 You've never looked at the pinions of an Aegler movement. They ARE polished. The plates might not have all the hand polishing at the edges, but I can assure you, every pinion and staff are nicely polished for friction reduction.

[@jeff1176]

Great video Mark. Nice Roller. I like the grey dial. Apparently you have no trouble in sourcing parts from Rolex unlike most people. I've seen many videos of people trying to get just the slightest information on a Rolex movement and its impossible for them. One of the many things that has put me off ever coming in contact with a Rolex.

[@mrljgibson]

One American woman wanted her fathers 1968 Rolex Oyster watch servicing which he had bought when in service in Vietman, it had minor water ingress but nothing terrible. She was happy for them to replace the movement if needed and was willing to pay a considerable amount. She sent it to them in Switzerland and they returned it refusing to service it, so a US based watch repair person did it for her replacing just a few parts. Premium costs, standard services.

[@bahoonies]

@@mrljgibson Yes he did a great job. I watched that very video here on KZbin recently.

[@zewill87]

@@mrljgibson good story but we would need to know more to judge who is at fault… first of all, there is no such thing as minor water ingress. Second, yes, Rolex is overly secretive but they have a right to refuse repairs. Their objective is to restore to a functioning watch. That means all (sentimental, vintage or other) value may be stripped in order to make it work. It’s therefore good to get advice before a service, from Rolex or an independent. However I agree that Rolex could provide more information to their customers and sometimes it may put some people (usually the sensible watch lovers) off the brand.

[@esotericman22]

@@zewill87 Rolex have become some kind of efite corporation servicing the rich and famous thirst for bling. They have lost everything that made them what they were.

[@daveyoder9231]

This movement has so many more bits and pieces,and a lot of jewels, yet is remarkably plain in its various plates and bridges. Clearly well-engineered, yet not fancy, given the price. Really enjoyed the video!

[@michaeldimmitt2188]

I think this was the most complex one I have watched. I know there are many with all sorts of crazy complications, but I haven't got there yet.

[@Split10uk]

He said it was recently serviced, but no markings on the inside of the back of the case that Rolex put when they service them. Maybe a 3rd party service. Excellent video. I have a 1630 with a blue dial and a jubilee bracelet, and it is very comfortable, and remarkably hard-wearing. Mine is over 40 years old...one owner.

[@petejones1957]

Rolex don't ( or at least, they didn't used to) service watches more than 20 years old. I fell foul of this, having my Oyster perpetual serviced at a large UK high street Rolex supplier. A very expensive service, and they forgot to replace the crown wheel seal. As a result, the first time I went swimming, which I'd done hundreds of times wearing the watch, it got water in it!

[@antsfur]

Excellent video as always but what grease did you use on the keyless works the milky semi transparent grease please. Thanks

[@soundmindtv2911]

Thank you. I learned a ton just watching this video! Now I see why the case screws on my Rolex look so jacked. Whoever worked on it apparently didn't know they slide UNDER the shelf, then snug upward against it. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Oh, well, at least now I know how it's supposed to go 😂

[@andyoverall1951]

A beautiful movement, well filmed and serviced, thanks for sharing.

[@michaeldimmitt2188]

Wonderful video and watch! My first of your many I hope! Found you because of Marshall at Wristwatch Revival, and because he spoke so highly of you I subscribed even before watching a single one. I was not disappointed at all! After watching Marshall's videos it felt very quiet because of your minimal narration. I liked it none the less! I am looking forward to watching them all! I haven't started working on watches yet but have been wanting to every since childhood. Clocks were the attraction and luckily I didn't ruin any of my mother's antiques! I did disassemble many things growing up and found that I have a natural mechanical aptitude. I have usually been able to repair most anything, except a SLR camera my late ex-wife had from high school. It is still stored in a box somewhere at my mom's awaiting my attention (and a working model of the same camera in addition to several repair manuals!). Excited to watch all of the rest of your videos! Hope you are well and prospering!

[@scdevon]

Nice clean running movement. Good catch on the crown tube. Not a fan of screw down crowns on dress watches. It seems silly and this level of water resistance can be had with O ring seals only on a push-pull crown. You'd have to be insane to intentionally go swimming with a dress watch like this anyhow. I just don't get it either.

[@rage8kage]

The new filming style with the zoom is fantastic. And I really appreciate how you keep your fingers out of the line of view.

[@markashlock9017]

Watch Review sent me. I accidentally stumbled upon his channel, not even interested in watches beyond telling time, and now I’m obsessed. Will be looking into your training vids soon. Thanks, and Merry Christmas!!!

[@rbmwiv]

I like the way the movements are. They are made to be serviced. Like some Seikos I’ve done were more tricky than the Rolex movements.

[@sorinichim4737]

Please post more often! Happy hollydays my friend!

[@jamesconner8275]

I have no particular interest in watches. I have an Acutron from maybe 50 years ago. It doesn't run. And, for 8 years I've worn a Bulova Marine Plus. For decades I didn't wear a watch. But, I'm fascinated 'watching' these videos. I didn't know that there is a basic architecture to all watches.

[@golfpark94]

It never stops to amaze me how well and robust Rolex movements and cases are made. A great job again. Thank you.

[@harryw9598]

yes robust was their goal,they started out by making sportwatches.

[@willemp6432]

I am with you on that one. I never go in the shower or pool with my watches...Thanks for the video..

[@MikeFyxdt]

Excellent tutorial! I really love the dial on the watch. It seems to change dramatically in brightness depending on the angle that you view it from. An all-around pleasure to watch (pun intended?)!

[@macstone9719]

You seem to be back for good! Your chanel is so relaxing and fascinating. Keep it up, please :-) !

[@alaindrolet_atlt_2019]

Another very nice quality video ! Love the flip shot at the beginning of the disassembling !! So happy to watching again your instructive video ! By the way i’m on the module 2 of the watch fix course 👌✨ thank for sharing Mr. Mark !!

[@djeurosham]

So happy you're back. Great video. I'm going to take your courses as soon as I get some free time!

[@Jdinaz]

She's a beautiful old gal!. Imagine what condition she would be in if these modern lubricants you use were around back then. I enjoyed watching this. thank you.

[@mikev3245]

Very nicely done and exhibited! I have the same ref 15200 Rolex with the 3135 movement of which I am a big fan. I noticed the crystal on yours appears noticebly taller than the sapphire crystal on mine which is original. Do you know if the crystal on yours is a replacement?

[@jamesrobert4106]

I also own a 34mm 15200. Bought it new in 2005 and will never part with it.

[@jimosullivan1389]

Brilliant as usual. So calm and informative.

[@ronaldspencer547]

Good to see your back making videos!

[@igordzuro4353]

Mark the type of guy to strip and clean the whole movement after setting the wrong time 😂 Hats of to you for your patience and hard work on these watches sir. Keep making that great content for us!

[@naikrovek]

I absolutely love that you do not talk _continuously_ like the Wristwatch Revival guy. That guy likes being watched while he works. You like doing the work, and have zero vanity, and I greatly prefer you because of that. vanity bad.

[@mahdimd53]

I love watching all sort of repairs including watches, and i have to say your videos are the best, straight to the point and amazing attention to details.

[@petepure3387]

Great video as always... What's that stick with the plastics ends you're using? :)

[@Breakfool]

It’s called a component probe, most suppliers stock them!

[@thomasgabriel2213]

So glad to see you back to posting videos again!! We have certainly missed you!!

[@fredfarnackle5455]

Were there two people doing the commentary? The second half (or thereabouts) of the video was much better spoken than the first, much more pleasant.

[@Frank-om4fc]

Fantastic knowledge and execution. NO disrespect but i use these videos to drop off to sleep when i suffer insomnia..i find this guys voice and actions very soothing..

[@MrLukealbanese]

Outstanding work Mark.

[@thehourglasswatchchannel]

I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@ralphbonness8777]

I imagine one good sneeze. While working with small parts would be enough to ruin the day

[@Al-po2oh]

Good stuff as usual Mark. Looking forward to enrolling in the Chronograph courses. Thanks again!

[@cjs0879]

I notice you don't use a second tool when installing and removing springs much anymore. Do you have come kind of containment for when springs fly or is it just skill and confidence? In either case, these are very interesting videos and I thank you for sharing with us.

[@brianandrews8574]

This is a wonderful look into how a watch should be thanx

[@kenndo9906]

Glad you are back.... You mentioned something called fixadrop. can you elaborate Mark. The rubber tipped tool for placement where did you get it from. just scoured the cousins cataloged to no avail. Kind regards

[@MrC0NSTABLE]

I just got hired by Rolex, part of this watch was my bench test. I can't wait to start my training.

[@garysmith7545]

What an absolutely gorgeous movement and a stunning video! Bravo!

[@wolfgrahl]

What a Great video. Love the repair comments as the work on the watch is done. Greetings from Santa Barbara.

[@MDwithanAK]

I am surprised the pendant tube isn’t left hand threaded on to the case. That would make more sense to me.

[@checkenginelightison8317]

Do you vacuum test the completed watch for water tightness?

[@dbzamora]

So nice to see a new video. I've been off the bench for quite a while. Getting inspiration from you and Mike of RVWR to get me back to tinkering. Cheers!

[@roguewave1060]

Interesting oiling tool, first time I see one of those but I'm hardly an expert. Beautiful watch by the way, I love the greyish/purple colour of the dial depending on how the light hits it.

[@moofdoggmike]

The video quality, narration (when to narrate and when not to!) and editing are fantastic... well done and so so so enjoyable to watch. Have a good one!

[@Eldariooirad]

Incredibly high quality video, and I envy your dexterity! I wonder though, sometimes it works well to prewash the movement and check the shake, as well as pivot wear in everything that has a bearing, and do all necessary repairs upon disassembly. Correct shake in Rolex movement wheels (et all) is pivotal, but on the reversing wheels is crucial. It is also a very good idea not to mix the reversing wheels core and position. I noticed the color of the oil used in the balance, escape wheel and seconds wheel pivots is yellow, and normally employed Synt-a-Lube is of blueish color? Another good idea is to apply lubricant the the teeth of the date wheel to prevent wear going forward. Not attempting to dissect your work, I would not hesitate to give you my watch to service at all. Final thought, it would have been nice to observe the timing and final quality control of the movement (and water resistance tests). Thank you for such a nice video!

[@nigelwirdnam6436]

Thanks for this video, I've just bought a 15210 with this movement & I can keep a periodic eye on the crown tube. Otherwise, what a cracking movement now I've seen one in pieces.

[@dorkflassbury1164]

Nice to see you back Mark. I love these videos and the high quality filming. Excellent job ! It would've been nice though to see a before and after on the timegrapher.

[@Ethegreatest]

Hi, I noticed that this has the no holes case, I also noticed that on your end links there is no notch to remove your spring bars😬 that would be a problem if ever you have to remove the bracelet😪

[@jimmoreli4991]

Correct, wrong end links for this case... I mean, Mark mentioned that he asked for a partial refund because the end link was bented but he didn't noticed that both endlinks were wrong?

[@BruceAlanFleming]

Holy moley..Where've you been?..Was concerned..Missed your videos man..

[@sparky6612]

Just amazed at the skill involved , to me this is just like watching open heart surgery, albeit mechanical heart. Out of curiosity, how much would this repair/ service cost ?

[@TheOwlGuy777]

The seller completely misrepresented the condition of the watch. You NEED to give the seller a negative rating and warn others about their fraud in the feedback.

[@rbm0307]

I think it would be unfair to rate the seller negatively if the seller was honestly not aware of the problem with the pendant tube. In this case, Mark was sharp enough to notice something but that comes with experience. The seller handled Marks first problem with the strap in an honest and forthright manner so it shows the integrity of the seller. I think the seller should be made aware of the problem and the symptoms leading up to the diagnosis so that he/she would be on the lookout in the future.

[@TheOwlGuy777]

​@@rbm0307 This seller was fully aware of any problems when he misrepresented a recent "service".

[@tekoppentekoppen761]

Yes. He just got caught and played it smart. Next customer perhaps will not notice.

[@jocrp6]

WOW, That movement really looked great on the inside,, Had it been serviced as seller said?

[@robertbrandywine]

He said he thought not.

[@jamesrobert4106]

Fantastic video. I will never part with my 15200. I have owned it from new since 2005. Great to see her older sibling getting some love from a master of his craft.

[@EhRandomGuy]

You're back! So glad to see more from you

[@unclemike7033]

Thank you for the heads up. I appreciate your time.

[@hugohugo37]

Would you say that a Rolex movement from this era is of significantly higher quality than other common movements of that time?

[@citizaniac149]

I saw a watch with this ebay authentication service and and a blue checkmark on it - and then it had I redial. No, thanks. Faith destroyed. Of course I reported this case, with no reaction from ebay, as always.

[@deimosphob]

Sometimes pawn shops and even jewelery shops will post their stuff on ebay when it doesn't sell in store. Its very likely they just went off of what the client said in terms of it being serviced and not what is actually known of the watch.

[@sundog486]

Fun to watch😊 Is there any standardisation of screws used in watches? Are they defined in metric or imperial sizes?

[@brucebarlow6604]

Great work again Mark. Keep well from NZ

[@andrewcastellane7802]

That watch second hand looks like it has more than 5 ticks per second, its hard to count so i might be wrong. what do you think?

[@ygrbooks]

Great video and work: thank you very much for making my day! Though I do not like Rolex at all and would never ever wear one, your enthusiasm for watches and your commitment to teaching future watchmakers is greatly appreciated.

[@aahmdhaj]

Thank you so much as always your videos is the best , i’m really now thinking of joining your courses.

[@PhiHuynh166]

Nice video as always. I watched every second of it and just wondered how could you remove the bracelet with those endlinks? Because from what I saw that this ROLEX is a later gen of the 5-digit line having no lug holes, so the endlinks should have space for removing the bars between lugs. Anyways just a curious observation

[@Rich77UK]

If I had a pound everything I had heard "recently serviced" when buying a car and finding the oil thick and sludgy and most likely not changed for well over a years motoring. Im sure its the same buying ebay Rolex. A friend bought one once...it was bedecked with stones and cost over 3500 quid. It arrived and was VERY worn and tired. My 20 quid casio had a tighter stainless bracelet. He returned it and got a refund after a fraud investigation by his credit card issuer..took about 2 years all in. He bought another later on to receive a total basket case. Some people have more access to credit than sense.