My AP Royal Oak Gets Polished! - Watch How The Pros Do It!!

[@jongallo]

Brilliant move capturing on a RED. Utterly cinematic experience that I have yet to see elsewhere on these channels. You own this now.

[@WatchEric]

Thank You! Bringing you content is my mission!😎

[@carpediem4512]

RED?

[@jongallo]

Very high end digital camera

[@carpediem4512]

@@jongallo Thanks.

[@priyankpatel59]

@@WatchEric is that black portion resin encircling the movement ?? A bit curious to know if it is...

[@starkid20]

got such a 80s-90s vibe to this camera color / music. love it!

[@WatchEric]

🙌🏼💯😎

[@giorgiamondani]

nice

[@seltenfotog3115]

This "how its made" style of video is unique bud....I think you've stumbled upon your lane. Wow and thanks for making this!

[@costas3953]

That was both fascinating and frightening. The end result was brilliant. True artisan at work here. This has always been a mystery and the work involved is amazing. Thanks for sharing Eric.

[@giorgiamondani]

agree

[@WatchEric]

Glad you of all liked it!

[@WatchEric]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@raycorc]

As a non watch person I’m starting to appreciate why all this shit costs so much, loved the video.

[@WatchEric]

Thats what it is

[@mrcool76789]

hm for that service

[@NB-pj4cj]

I took me time to understand why those watches are so expensive, but now I can completely understand all the hard work, experience and care involved. This is orchestral!

[@number36420]

Have you bought a watch yet ?

[@LaszloBazso]

I felt like I was in a movie, where a small group of soldiers defeated 10000 enemies. But in the meantime, they "just" cleaned and polished Eric's watch. Loved it!

[@WatchEric]

Thank you. I put time and effort into them.

[@Treetopflyer777]

A real craftsman at work. That said, I don’t like having my watches polished. But totally understand those that do. Beautiful job

[@JoshuaAlexanderPfeil]

Probably my favorite video in over a month of KZbin. Thank you for the eye candy, Eric.

[@WatchEric]

Thank you Joshua.

[@sweeney5296]

Now this is brilliant. Us diehard watch enthusiasts crave this kind of technical content, and man the skills it takes to do a full polish on a high end piece like this. I hope this isn't a dying art.

[@philipsutcliffe1610]

That was one of the best watch videos I've seen on KZbin, thanks watch Eric

[@WatchEric]

Thank you Philip!

[@oktfg]

Your making go to watch content. It’s not only watchable it’s hypnotic 👏👏👏

[@WatchEric]

Thank you!!

[@Bryanpeacock33]

I don't know why but I like when a watch looks worn because it adds another story to an amazing watch...beautiful watch great channel

[@WatchEric]

Good point!

[@MFFM]

after almost a year, re-watching it, so much more appreciating the watch makers, and loving my royal oak

[@johnhixon9845]

Wow. The video and editing was amazing. A true masterpiece. This was stunning to watch. If this is a taste of things to come then I am all in. Can’t wait.

[@WatchEric]

MainFrameMedia worked hard on it!

[@jolin8493]

Think you for making this. Outstanding! Polishing a watch who belongs to Eric must be a nerve wrecking experience, even for top polishers!

[@WatchEric]

It sure is!!

[@WatchEric]

He knows me well!

[@christfollower1768]

A true Artisan THANK YOU for posting ! A Roger Dubuis video would be nice 😏

[@sluny1]

Eric, glad you put up a video like this! Thanks!

[@WatchEric]

My pleasure!

[@mauriebarnes8272]

Can only echo the comments below. What a superb production piece. Bravo to Eddy and Sons Watchmakers. Love to watch your work! Thanks also to Eric and the camera / production team. Wow, wow & wow!

[@padraicsy7385]

What a follow up from the cuban chains video. This absolutely rocks and it settles the age old debate whether to have a watch polished or not!

[@4cds14]

I keep coming back & watching this master craftsman at work & I don’t mean you Eric. My Royal Oak 15400 OR is with AP at the moment for service & polish, can’t wait to see the result.

[@rey_s90]

Did they do a good job? Did they keep all the sharp lines on the side and edges of the case?

[@4cds14]

@@rey_s90 Hi, yes they sent the watch back like new, I also had a new croc strap fitted. Ironically today I have taken my 26331 rose gold chocolate dial for service & polish to AP House London, I wouldn’t trust anyone else with the task. Not cheap but you know the best people with the correct equipment are I trusted with the job

[@4cds14]

@@rey_s90 it came back like new! In fact yesterday I delivered my 26331 chocolate dial chronograph in for the same full service & polish. I feel safer letting AP do the work rather than chance picking someone who is not up to the job. The full service & polish for the rose gold 26331 chronograph came in at £1830 yesterday but it takes 10 weeks, the 15400 as I recall was about £1200 but you will be amazed at the transformation & by using AP you know everything is genuine with all the right paperwork.

[@4cds14]

@@rey_s90 I’m not sure if you received my response but yes it came back like brand new. I’ve just taken in my 26331OR chocolate dial for the same treatment.

[@4cds14]

@@rey_s90yes it came back looking fantastic! I’ve sent my 26331OR chocolate dial in for service & polish so that should be back in the next few weeks ( it takes approx 10 weeks in the UK)

[@kapenalexander8013]

Wow really amazing video! This is pure art and we enthousiasts love this! Love to see more of this

[@WatchEric]

More to come!

[@anthonymaniaci9272]

Wow! Talk about meticulous detail! True masters of there craft! That video was fabulous and very educational! Thanks Eric for another great video!

[@WatchEric]

Wow, thanks!

[@jason20341]

It’s nice to see a watch collector and dealer actually get their watch polished. I get so tired of hearing about not getting watches polished and them looking like the fell out of my Jeep and got run over.

[@jpa2k06]

it's astonishing how i'm always blown away at the original craftsmanship of APs, etc. and the restoration process every time i see it

[@chrisbray9452]

I found this soo satisfying, the only way to restore such a beautiful watch ready for more wear 👏🏼👍🏼 wear it, repair it, enjoy it.

[@tubbyninja8469]

I would be interested to have you interview one of these guys , to get their opinion on what watches they think are top class. They do get to strip and see them closer than most and like you say , have years of experience .

[@djkingmagneto1792]

Serious Detail In Luxury Watch Cleaning And Polishing.. A Definite Essential Must. 👍💫

[@WatchEric]

It really is!

[@djkingmagneto1792]

@@WatchEric 😎👍

[@chrisstone249]

Way to separate your content from the others! Keep doin what you're doin Sir! Honest,humble and humor is a great recipe

[@louismaltese9538]

Hey Eric, When people say why is it so expensive to maintain your watch ,they should watch this then they will see and maybe understand . Beautiful watch and a awesome video ,Great Job !

[@WatchEric]

Well said!

[@bigapplenyc9213]

And now you know why it cost so much to service a high end watch. Great behind the scenes video 🙌🏽

[@mattlarusso6887]

Seriously!

[@ChrisBoulas]

Let's also take a moment to appreciate these badass 1980's dance vibes.

[@WatchEric]

Lol yesss

[@rawright1972]

An amazing watch, curated with the best of Miami vice: then and now!

[@21jordanlee]

Never knew this could be so satisfying! Video was amazing and I don't even own a watch. But this content right here makes me appreciate one. 👏👏

[@WatchEric]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@keithkrasinski3254]

Coolest video I’ve seen in awhile. Amazing attention to detail.

[@WatchEric]

Thank you Keith!

[@pasquale78]

This is art in motion. I love these videos. Compliments on de editing en 80's vibe.

[@chronounique5947]

Fantastic and different from most videos related to watches!!!

[@WatchEric]

Glad you like them!

[@TrickTrades]

What a fantastic idea for a video. Was literally just thinking about this last night, wanting a video like this!

[@jiro8083]

Truly an art. Just caught u on the Timepiece gentleman channel. That was awesome. Congrats on all the success. I loved hearing a little about your background. You guys should do that kind of stuff more often. Cool stuff.

[@WatchEric]

Thank you!!

[@nephroghost1912]

As an owner of a 15400 this was awesome to watch! Thank you Eric!

[@WatchEric]

Thank you!!

[@RonFeinbergmusic]

This new content is on a new level! Wow. You are killing it on YT! Love it! Thank you.

[@WatchEric]

Thank you Ron.

[@vesaharju8481]

Eric, this is your next video that gets at least a million views. You know how to make real wristporn. 😎💯🐐🔥👌

[@WatchEric]

You never know!

[@peterthermocline]

As for the videography and the stylisation everything down to the music, was on point. 🎱

[@Arabicmaverick]

As an engineer... I appreciate those hands of a skilled master of his trade. The skill is astonishing. You can see the experience in his hands alone.

[@CaptainXanax]

I'm a watchmaker and a buddy of mine went to Switzerland a few years back to do an advanced polishing course. I think he said the Royal Oak has something like 7 different surface finishes.

[@jcbsplace]

Bobbing my head to this while watching a grail watch getting polished up! Sick

[@WatchEric]

💯🙌🏼😎⌚️

[@samhollis6213]

The music and video work are perfect great video

[@WatchEric]

That was the idea! MainFrameMedia!!

[@jpschumacher9830]

Fantastic video Eric! You are setting the standard for watch content on KZbin.

[@johnscott2006]

Unbelievable talent and respect for this watchmaker! It’s like watching an operation! Next time I send my Rolex in for service I am going to be put under. Ha.

[@davidkess2405]

👏👏👏👏 REALLY Nice camera work::!!....👏👏👏.props on the editing...👏👏👏 Polished by a TRUE PRO....

[@LEFTSAUCE911]

Awesome video ... so informative showing the chamfers and how hard it is to keep those sharp edges our watchmaker really is special ...I’d lobe for you to do a video on him and show his story he’s a great asset to our miami community GENTA would be proud

[@WatchEric]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimmykrackr]

Great video Eric, seen watch makers working on every other Brand, this was my first AP. Thanks Bro

[@WatchEric]

Glad you saw it!

[@MFFM]

this is exactly why AP is on another level

[@WatchEric]

Indeed!

[@Dbrockjohnson]

Just subscribed you man! Mad respect on the video production sir! These other watch channels gotta step it the eff up! Good Lawd!

[@Watchlover371]

Now this was a bloody interesting video! The attention to detail from the technician was amazing!

[@WatchEric]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@niniengineering]

Absolute stunning shots. 🤙

[@jf6853]

Awesome skill here. Great video. Love the channel. Thanks 🙏

[@WatchEric]

🙌🏼💯😎

[@kahuhipajae4088]

Outstanding video, that guy has Jedi skills congrats.

[@WatchEric]

🙌🏼💯😎

[@Aaronozard]

Great content - very interesting to see this side of the watch industry 🤓👍

[@WatchEric]

It’s something that I never get bored of.

[@asu_stinger4817]

Great video Eric!! Have you ever had a Rolex polished by Rolex? If so..did it turn out just as nice as your Royal oak? Love your enthusiasm and honest opinions when it comes to these timepieces. Keep up the great videos!!!

[@NelsonJ79]

Great video, keep up the good work Eric.

[@WatchEric]

Thank you Nelson.

[@DJJEZ]

Amazing video. Ur camera guy is killing it!

[@djayyoda]

Awesome video thanks for sharing! The AP is my holy grail.

[@kimkruse4576]

This super clean look of the watch at the end is so satisfying 🤓

[@4ktdevintapasco887]

Always keeping it interesting on your Channel Eric! Love how you start trends in this industry. Thanks for producing the best content!

[@pompanomike8704]

what an amazing video! these people are artisans.

[@robertmontano8026]

Thoroughly enjoyed that, keep the great content coming!!!

[@chieftd9340]

Nicely done video, great editing. Cheers

[@michaelodonnell3508]

Minty fresh. The amount of time and talent to do these skills are amazing. I hope young people look at this and go into this skill trade. All of these talented people are all over 50 years of age. In 25 years, it will get harder to find this skill.

[@idcniles]

Sweet. Using the screw driver to pop off the bezel. That's what I'd do! I use a scew driver for everything. Great video.

[@WatchEric]

Lol. He uses a plastic pry bar

[@Joenvazquez1]

Cinematic... well done 👍🏾

[@alonsorodriguezponce2530]

Eric show us how to spot if a watch have been polish, the consequences of polishing and everything about that for us beginners would be awesone to learn. Greetings from Peru

[@darrenbounds]

Stunning. Watching the satin process is jaw-dropping.

[@MTbone7]

These are great vids Eric and really setting you apart!

[@WatchEric]

Thank you as always.

[@briannovak5028]

You’re about to get the KZbin play button plaque bro!!

[@frankmastromauro5630]

Great video - very relaxing

[@WatchEric]

That was the idea!

[@chasen62]

I've always wanted to watch the pro polishers! thanks!

[@25trajcer]

Great video. Couple things i noticed since i do the same work. He didn't polish the screws wich give even more wow effect, also too much polishing made the corners round instead of sharp straight corner on the case as well as with the band. Anyway its amazing to see how other people do this same work.

[@WatchEric]

The thing is that the watch is from the early 90's and had been already over polished. Also the AP screws are so delicate that I told him not to touch them in order to not risk rounding them out any further.

[@25trajcer]

@@WatchEric you are right, over polishing is the worst. If you'r ever in Munich i would love to do one watch of yours, for free of course. Take care!

[@KirbyVargasJr]

Definitely love this type of vid, you gotta do more.

[@สถาพรกรุณาวงศ์]

Give respect to Master!

[@WatchEric]

Yesssss

[@JayandSarah]

Incredible work, thanks for bringing that to us Eric. Best watch channel out there.

[@WatchEric]

Thank you Jay!

[@gaeleus]

Love the APRO. Used to be my favorite watch. In pristine condition, it is awesome. It is such a delicate watch and picks up scratches and nicks even by breathing on it! Thing is... you can only polish it once or twice. After that, it starts loosing its sharp edges and starts looking like crap. Thats why i now feel my Rolex is a worry free go to watch.....

[@WatchEric]

Thanks for sharing!

[@louisdebacco3217]

eric i love the bikes on the wall but the one you dont have is the dyno freestyle that was in the cool blue color with the white mag wheels and that was my hand me down from my cousin and it was generations ahead of its time but you need one of those to complete the set and by the way how much is the one i just said in the blue in good condition cause i might still have it in my addict

[@animarku570]

More videos like this please

[@jean-michelsananes]

what’s the size of the emery grit for the satin finish of the bezel please ? thanks

[@michaeldemarco899]

Wow just saw this. What a great piece of cinematography!! Do you have a company that did this for you? It’s spectacular

[@PoltergeistWorks]

I would never bring a Royal Oak to anyone other than AP, or certified AP service center. The result might be nice from far away, but it's clear that the finish is not on par with AP standards and some lines were altered, transitions lost and not as sharp as they should be. Don't do this to your Royal Oaks guys, if you pay Royal Oak money surely you can afford a proper service and (more important) proper refinishing job at AP.

[@WatchEric]

That all depends. This watch is from the early 90’s. It had already been polished bad. This man improved it immensely. I have brought hime virgin watches and he has left them exactly like AP. I do not recommend taking any AP to just anyone . It could be the end for that watch lol

[@j.t1682]

Some watches are never meant to be worn on a wrist. Others are never meant to be kept off a wrist.

[@davidkess3750]

the data and the positive subscribers at almost 100,000 ...cheers to the #watchmaker #crew #MIAMI #AP

[@juliobarrios8380]

Great video and thank you for sharing. This makes me more comfortable getting an AP that needs similar love. I apologize if it is already in the comments but, can you please let me know how I reach out to the watch maker that did the polish work in your watch. Thanks a lot in advance.

[@Traveler012]

Beautiful video, who is the watchmaker?

[@SuperSportMTL]

TY for sharing, only part I didn’t like was case reassembly without the wearing of gloves or finger gloves 🧤

[@obsessedmotovlogs8821]

Top choice for a vid! Thanks Erick! 👍🏻💯🔥

[@JaimeCivantosCapella]

Very good video. Seeing the satin of the bracelet's links would have been spectacular

[@raphaelmartel3853]

Such craftmanship, very interesting to see.

[@christochrysostomou]

This sets you apart from Timepiece Gentlemen and Russian Bazaar! Trust your style and intuition and don’t mingle with villagers 😎

[@MIAthe305]

What was that product that was applied to the “locking lug” on the clasp? Awesome video!

[@WatchEric]

lube

[@stevenwebb9861]

Best video for a long time well done Eric.

[@WatchEric]

🙌🏼 Mr. Webb

[@db7gta]

So much work for a polish well done such skill ⌚️

[@kierankennedy8351]

COOL VIDEO.BEAUTIFUL WATCH

[@theladder06]

So cool to watch the experience!

[@WatchEric]

Truly amazing!

[@dakotaxu4792]

Wow!!! What a film!!!

[@yamanhussayni4872]

Favorite KZbinr by far. wish you the best mate. Still waiting for the promised review on some of the affordable two tone sport Rolex models.

[@arnoldjenkins5455]

Why don’t you make some reviews you tit

[@yamanhussayni4872]

@@arnoldjenkins5455 so that you can’t watch them BRO

[@WatchEric]

I will man. Thank you!!