Restoring the Iconic Rolex Daytona Chronograph Watch !!! Rolex Daytona 116520 caliber 4130

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Welcome to our channel, where we embark on an extraordinary journey to restore the legendary Rolex Daytona Chronograph. In this captivating video, we dive deep into the meticulous process of reviving this iconic timepiece, revealing the hidden beauty that lies within.
Witness the expertise of our master watchmaker as they delicately disassemble each component, revealing the inner workings that make the Daytona a mechanical marvel. Discover the intricate mechanisms responsible for its accurate timekeeping and chronograph functions.
Follow along as our skilled craftsmen meticulously clean, polish, and restore every part of the Daytona. The dials, hands, bezel, and bracelet, each element is given the utmost care and attention to ensure it regains its original splendor. Marvel at the intricate engravings and details that bring this timepiece to life.
Experience the satisfaction of witnessing the painstaking process of movement reassembly, where precision and patience are paramount. Our watchmaker's skilled hands bring together the intricate gears, springs, and jewels, culminating in the beating heart of the Daytona.
Finally, behold the moment when the restored Rolex Daytona Chronograph springs to life, its hands gliding effortlessly, capturing time with unparalleled accuracy. Immerse yourself in its timeless elegance and contemplate the legacy it carries on your wrist.
Whether you're an avid watch collector, a Rolex enthusiast, or simply captivated by the art of restoration, this video is a must-watch. Join us on this remarkable journey as we breathe new life into the iconic Rolex Daytona Chronograph, preserving its legacy for generations to come.
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Пікірлер: 129

@heinrethasangerhaus4242 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see one of these inside. The finishing is just unbelievable. Enjoyed the rebuild.

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@DecemberNames 10 ай бұрын

I just wanted to take a moment to say how amazing your video was! I was really impressed with the quality of the footage, the editing, and the overall presentation. You did a great job of explaining the topic in a clear and concise way, and I learned a lot from watching your video. I also really appreciated the way you made the video engaging and entertaining. You kept my attention throughout the entire video, and I never felt bored or lost. I would definitely recommend your video to anyone who is interested in learning more about the video. Thanks again for making such a great video! I look forward to watching more of your content in the future. PS: I outsourced this feedback to AI.

@sdavifcom Жыл бұрын

Great job on the best looking watch ever. Thank you.

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Thank you Serge

@Aco747lyte Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful Rolex Daytona - its dial is just stunning! I am particularly fond of your watch restoration videos because you film them in gloriously sharp 4K. ❤ Add your dedicated watchmaking skills and this is my reward after a difficult week. Wishing you all the very best, and many blessings, Wendi UK 🌻

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@ikeman5774 Жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed that. What a magnificent movement and what a great restoration. Nice video.

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Loved to work on this watch

@jatco84 5 ай бұрын

Another great service and rebuild of an iconic watch. A beautiful movement and great looking watch. Excellent work performed there... Love you vids... Merci

@FrenchWatchCollector 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@zetoch Жыл бұрын

Un vrai régal. Merci pour ce beau travail.

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Meric à vous

@dirkschouten8892 9 ай бұрын

What a difference a service by a craftsman makes. Well done…. Love the watch 🫶

@FrenchWatchCollector 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@adithyakosgi222 Ай бұрын

@@FrenchWatchCollector Seeing that the Daytona is your grail watch, have you been able to purchase one for yourself? :)

@FrenchWatchCollector Ай бұрын

@@adithyakosgi222 not yet

@gordiefrench5342 Жыл бұрын

Wow another beautiful watch

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@brucebarlow6604 Жыл бұрын

Yes Perfect. Keep well from New Zealand 🇳🇿

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce

@trevorbuttery9056 2 күн бұрын

Hey There. Great video. Not many 4130 videos out there. A couple of things I noticed: -Make sure you take care in grease placement and the amount of grease you apply. Around the chrono mechanism there was a lot of grease applied. -Rolex actually wants you to hack the movement when installed the clutch and chrono wheels. -Be careful removing the hands. It looks like the minute sub dial hand was bent in the middle. I'd get a set of very small hand removers for those. -I'd stray away from polishing unless you have specific equipment. Without laser welding, your rounding the edges of the case way too much. -It would be good to show other positions while timing. Dial up is only one of 5 positions needing to be measured...technically. Cheers!

@FrenchWatchCollector Күн бұрын

Thank you for the info

@joshuacall4356 6 ай бұрын

Incredible video and work!

@FrenchWatchCollector 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

@Harvin87 10 ай бұрын

Just subscribed. I really enjoyed the passion you put! Nice work!

@FrenchWatchCollector 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@jcg5280 4 ай бұрын

Awesome restoration! Just got the new 126500ln and your video made me realize it'll last a 100 years! 😃

@FrenchWatchCollector 4 ай бұрын

For sure it will

@FinsGarage 11 ай бұрын

Nice piece. Great video.

@FrenchWatchCollector 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@bigslacker666 Жыл бұрын

I can't be the only one that thinks an amazing movement like that with all the details like the red Daytona and blue spring on the balance... deserves a display back! I understand why they don't on dive watches like the SD43 and Sub, but surely it would be a welcome addition to the Daytona.

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

They did it for the first time this year

@ekimandersom4478 6 ай бұрын

All Daytona's from now on will have a display back

@nikolajskrabelj4503 11 ай бұрын

Young boy , brilliant work .

@FrenchWatchCollector 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@jamessmith6402 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video 👍thanks

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@oldskoolbronco 6 ай бұрын

Excellent work. 👌

@FrenchWatchCollector 6 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

@toninobaroni1572 Ай бұрын

Thank you Zenith … 1988/2000 .. helped build the brand we have today..

@FrenchWatchCollector Ай бұрын

It is true

@KurtLeeKitchens Ай бұрын

They’re still making it to this day, a testament to the quality of the movement for sure.

@FrenchWatchCollector Ай бұрын

@@KurtLeeKitchens one of my favorite caliber

@carlrees5574 11 ай бұрын

superb service! you have super nerves to go in to a 20k watch and service!! nice job removing the broken screw, that must have been nerve wracking !

@FrenchWatchCollector 11 ай бұрын

Always so much better to work on a nice piece like this one

@davecorry7723 9 ай бұрын

That was great!

@FrenchWatchCollector 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@EK-fy5yy 8 ай бұрын

Amazing 🤩

@FrenchWatchCollector 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@bruceelliott4822 Жыл бұрын

Bien fait!

@FrenchWatchCollector 11 ай бұрын

Merci

@henninglueckel131 Жыл бұрын

Great work! And a beautiful watch, the Daytona is absolutely stunning The link, for the movement holder in the description, is not working... Is this a Horia holder for el primero 4030?

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

It is a movement holder from cousin uk

@chuckfinley3542 Жыл бұрын

Love the video as usual. May I ask how long did the actual restoration take, from the parts ordered (crystal, pusher) to the final timegrapher reading?

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

It took around three weeks with the parts

@Nachovalenti899 Жыл бұрын

Great watch and always great value as well but said that, it's not my cup of tea. I prefer by far Zenith "el primero" and Omega Speedmaster professional which I own, a question of taste. Awesome video and amazing work. Many thanks for sharing.

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

I love the Zenith and the Omega too.

@bigslacker666 Жыл бұрын

The El Primero would be my choice if I wanted a white dial chronograph as well. The dial decoration pops so much more! Speedy IMO is boring and a default choice but I know it's beloved. ;)

@alliea3327 11 ай бұрын

@@bigslacker666 it's what i hate on the el primero, the black circle ruin the watch in my eyes, i will take the black one if i had to buy the el primero movement

@drewhunter6015 Жыл бұрын

As always love your attention to detail and the history of the watch you provide. Most of all love the way you say "barrel arbor" always my favourite part of any video of yours :D

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@salescienceofficielely_pav3936 7 күн бұрын

❤

@KnightlyTruth 19 күн бұрын

The screw down pushers make that an extra special cosmograph

@FrenchWatchCollector 18 күн бұрын

Yes but there are more stuff that make this chrono special

@johnpinner1 Жыл бұрын

Real beautiful watch in and out

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

👍

@udayrathod6471 8 ай бұрын

Very nice work done by you 😊.I enjoyed the video.❤

@udayrathod6471 8 ай бұрын

I'm very much interested in machenical watch repair and I learn from KZfaq videos like yours 😊

@udayrathod6471 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏

@FrenchWatchCollector 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@FrenchWatchCollector 8 ай бұрын

I started like this as well

@FrenchWatchCollector 8 ай бұрын

👍

@ca5kgr Жыл бұрын

Lovely watch... waiting to see it on the site for sale!!!! (lol)😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@mohdakram4090 7 ай бұрын

Nice 👍 job

@FrenchWatchCollector 7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@HorvyHervey-pz8wp 7 күн бұрын

So Nice 😍

@FrenchWatchCollector 7 күн бұрын

Thank you

@jozsefizsak 8 ай бұрын

It's a splendid watch. I thought I could almost afford it in the 80s but waiting a year for stainless while being pressured to go for solid gold which was always in stock seemed insulting. Sorry but I can't afford ten times as much money! Oh well.

@FrenchWatchCollector 8 ай бұрын

Yes they were not selling that well at the time

@jozsefizsak 8 ай бұрын

@@FrenchWatchCollector I think it was the deliberate scarcity they are still imposing today. It's a good tactic since nobody can expect a discount when second hand ones are more expensive than new ones.

@Andreknot08 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video! What's the type of oil that you applied to the setting lever? Thanks.

@FrenchWatchCollector 2 ай бұрын

I use some 9501

@Calvello2 3 ай бұрын

Which oil do you use for the ball bearing and only a swap? Thanks and great video 👍

@FrenchWatchCollector 3 ай бұрын

I use some 9010

@billymania11 Жыл бұрын

Oh man, from $5,000 to $25,000 value.

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@heiner71 Жыл бұрын

If you find a $5000 Daytona, let me know where and I buy it. These days you are lucky to find one for $25k.

@garyboyle695 Жыл бұрын

Have to be off your head to pay $25k for a Daytona.

@Johnsmith-tf5rd Жыл бұрын

Or money to burn?

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

@@garyboyle695 It is a market price so I guess a lot of people are ready to pay this amount of money

@oleahmed 2 ай бұрын

Nice work! It seems like there are hair and small dust flakes, are they on the outside? :)

@ygrbooks Жыл бұрын

👏👍👌

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

👍

@garyboyle695 Жыл бұрын

ALS, Patek and VC all have horizontal clutches, its not really a price issue, its one of aesthetics.

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Horizontal clutch are a bit more technical.

@ashneel Жыл бұрын

Sacre bleu

@billbuss7542 7 ай бұрын

I have a Daytona that has a stem that is broken so it is impossible to set the time. Any suggestions on where I can get it repaired?

@FrenchWatchCollector 7 ай бұрын

You can send it to me or any watchmaker

@billbuss7542 7 ай бұрын

@@FrenchWatchCollector it’s a replica and some watchmakers don’t work on replicas.

@FrenchWatchCollector 7 ай бұрын

@@billbuss7542 yes because the movement is not reliable and we don’t take the risk of repairing and get some issues later

@nolangaudreau 3 ай бұрын

Does Rolex do the perlage by hand or by machine?

@FrenchWatchCollector 3 ай бұрын

By machine

@VicOrlando 4 ай бұрын

Your website is down? 😢

@FrenchWatchCollector 4 ай бұрын

I will be back soon

@rascuvalentin669 11 ай бұрын

When you polish the bezel, the numbers are now bigger because the polish eat the edges...can be done better. Actually is my job that

@FrenchWatchCollector 11 ай бұрын

I would need a lapping machine that I don't have yet

@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands Жыл бұрын

@mauriziodimattia583 3 ай бұрын

Scusami come hai tolto la ghiera??

@mauriceclemens3286 Жыл бұрын

Is this the Paul Newman version? I know he always wore a Rolex Daytona.

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

It is not the Paul Newman version. It is a newer iteration

@rreviglio 5 ай бұрын

Hi, I have the same Daytona and it need a service. Will do it for me? Of course I’ll pay… let me know. Thsnks regards

@FrenchWatchCollector 4 ай бұрын

Sorry but I have an health problem of I am not able to get your watch. Sorry

@ehrenkrause9861 Жыл бұрын

I think the inside is better looking than the outside. I always wanted a Daytona till I found out that they're screw down pushers and you can't even operate the chronograph without taking off the watch I'll stick to my quartz Bulova

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

You can operate the chronograph on your wrist without any issues. It is just that the pusher are screw down pushers like the crown.

@robertbarta4912 Жыл бұрын

You can operate the chronograph fine without taking it off. It is very easy to unscrew the pushers (even with the watch on) or just leave them unscrewed. And the watch will have the same water resistance with the pushers unscrewed....just don't push the pushers when in the shower/underwater....just like you don't want to do on any chronograph without screw down pushers.

@ehrenkrause9861 Жыл бұрын

@@robertbarta4912 good to know

@krystynajaso3267 4 ай бұрын

Apart from your excellent work on the movement, im always disgusted by the job that watchmakers do on case and bracelet finishing. Man those runded edges on endlinks (lok at 41:07), rounded bezel marks and edges. Brushed finishing on the links is totally wrong. 99% of watchmakers shoud be banned from using polishing wheel, unless they have special equipment (like for example dude from WatchesSpa - look at him, he is supreme). That case was butchered.

@dingmingzou9866 Ай бұрын

This is how you over polish a watch. Ruined!

@PpaStrmpf Жыл бұрын

Oh man 3000 jewels. Two days of oiling, 100ml of HP1300 and 50ml of 9100, ehm..I've forgot the automatic bridge...Rolex is all about the sturdy movement. They'll last for ever with good care. But still can not justify their prices, like the most of the big swiss names. And the design is a bit out of date. Rolex never had a design as a strength. Smells liek german design spirit, useful, practical and less charm like an ugly dog with an character, you see him ugly but you can not hate him you got to love him.

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Hahah

@JoseGomez-lw2qk 4 ай бұрын

you talk tooo much can't watch the whole video uuffff

@moon3173 10 ай бұрын

total amateur to break the hand...

@Oldtimerider Ай бұрын

Maybe you can do better in your watchmaking videos? Oh right, you don’t have any!

@joeesparza6108 21 күн бұрын

It actually happens more often then people know!

@trevorbuttery9056 2 күн бұрын

This does happen often, but with proper smaller hand levers its rare. Key is to get under the collet of the hand. He is pulling up on the out rim of the hands. If you notice, the minute sub dial hand was bent in the middle because of this.