Lovely work...and great filming of it Richard. Highest praise I can give, it almost feels like I'm doing the work myself...which of course I couldn't! 👍

Every time I watch one of these videos, I'm amazed at the design, micro machining of parts and the craftsmanship of the watchmakers. This workmanship is an art. Videography is very good too.

I just love it when the hairspring starts beating like a human heart and the watch comes alive.

I like a person that pays so close attention to there work. Very satisfying, and impressive.

You have taught me so much....but I watch these ore for the therapeutic art quality of your production!! Thanks much for sharing both skills, both as smoothly as a fine cognac... I am in the queue to get my T-bird repaired and get my mits on a Sea Wolf!

This was the very first programme I watched on TV in 2021 with a lovely cup of tea. Brilliant as usual👍Have a happy and prosperous New Year you old Tankie.

Simply amazing. That’s the first time I’ve ever witnessed the art of watch repair on a Rolex. You have an incredible gift my friend!

This video is absolutely stunning for me! I love mechanical watches since I'm a kid and I'm in admiration of the way such mignature mechanics are made and the skills needed to make them and to repair them. Grrrrrrrreat job ! 👍🏻

As the owner of Rolex Oyster Perpetual datejust with jubilee band and diamond dial and bezel, I was amazed at how you reconditioned and repaired the GMT Master. Please let me know where you are. I want to send my watch to you for refurbishment. As one who has sold Rolex and other high end watches, I know a master when I see one. Congratulations.

Okay, after watching this guy take apart three Rolex watches, I feel sure I can take one apart now. I also feel quite sure I'd NEVER get it back together again. Bravo sir, you are a genius.

Aww, when the balance drops in, and the thing "starts to live" is always a joy to see, !! Happy New year, to you and yours,, keep up the good work,, 👍

This was the most professional video I have watched. The production values are absolutely the best.

I recently bought my first Rolex, a Daytona. I love watching you dive into what makes these things literally tic.

Thanks for letting us in on your watch restorations Richard, i made my own watch in March 2020 with an nh35a and a case dial and hands from ebay and i love it, hardly taken it off since then really like working on watches a little fiddly though, i have a one eye magnifier and it kept steaming up bit of a pain, i'll have to get one that sits on glasses like you have, but i enjoyed doing it alot why didn't i do this when i was younger, going to make another and use a 2892 or 2824, the ones you made are very nice, cheers Richard, hope you had nice Christmas as much as possible, happy new year to you and family, lovely doorbell.👍😷

Richard, a very Happy New Year to you! This is a stunning video, truly professional in its construction and sheer artistry at its best. Thank you! Anyone else find themselves holding their breath at various points along the way? Fantastic!!

Adoro assistir aos seus vídeos. Este, em especial, mostra como os relógios Rolex são máquinas excelentes e de beleza atemporal. Ótimo vídeo.

Never repaired or serviced a watch myself but appreciate the skill. What a steady hand you have! 😀

You and your profession is absolutely amazing!

Working on them is one thing and it's amazing. How in the hell do they manufacture and machine such tiny parts to absolute precision?

Artisan at work. Tremendously enjoyable watching master craftsman at work. Thank you.

I have only seen a couple of your videos but they are brilliant. I have just started repairing an inexpensive digital analogue watch I bought off ebay similar to one I had when I was younger. I wouldn't have the balls to ever work on something as valuable, delicate and complicated as this. Good Work.

Pure mastery...and you did this with a camera in your way. Needless to say...I appreciate your camera skills as well.

Wow, that is some delicate work and you have some wonderful skills, Richard. As my wonderful late Grandfather used to say, it's like picking fly sh*t out of pepper! Fantastic video, very enjoyable and I'll work my way through your other videos now that I have found your channel. Great stuff and thank you for putting in the time and effort to bring your work to us.

Amazing to watch. This is the whole reason why I love these elegant time pieces

With the pace at which you work, it's obvious you've had much experience. And no dialogue! Thank you for that and thank you for the video.

I’ve been watching a few watch servicing videos and this was one of the best. As an interested watch enthusiast, I loved the crisp details you offered.👌🏾

That shot at 10:45 is staggering ! How you remember how to put it back tougher is beyond me !

One year later, I came by to watch this masterpiece be restored to its former luster with such care & craftmanship! Thank you for your fine work! :3

Excellent work and quality. My grandfather was a watchmaker , this videos remind me how he used to work. Thank you !

Hey Richard. I’m glad to see I am not the only one who sends springs travelling across the room.

Another most enjoyable video Richard! The new and improved camera angle allows a much better view of your work and most importantly it is approved by the little elves! All the best to you in the New Year!.

Thanks so much for your work. Fantastic video. Beautiful close ups. All in all a great job. I've been watching a lot of watch repair videos lately and yours are super.

Nice calm watch repair, that’s what got me into learning to service movements myself . It has been very inspiring watching you at work and picking up some tips on the way. Great work and thank you.

And here I complain about the cost of watch service. After seeing this video never again. Amazing work

Don't know how I ended up here, but it was mesmerizing to say the least!

As a mechanical engineer I can really appreciate this. Fantastic work and engineering. Thanks for a great video!

Discovered wristwatch revival a couple weeks ago as a KZfaq recommendation which I’d never seen before but found totally intriguing and fascinating. I couldn’t believe I was sitting through an hour almost of a guy disassembling a watch completely and putting it back together. I found myself watching video after video. Then I ran into Red Dead Restorations and got double hooked. And now I’ve got you to contend with. And now when I look at all the recommendations, there’s a ton of horology videos to watch… pun intended. So I just wanted to drop you a line, give you props for the really nice close-up magnification shots. I like Marshall’s voice over on WR and Red Dead’s non-voice over… and cool socks… lol. I’m really kind of struck by how beautiful Rolex’s are when you open them up and start breaking them down. The workmanship is nothing short of excellent. And after watching countless Rolex’s being serviced on many different channels, I can why you guys really love them. I really love mechanical watches. I haven’t seen any quartz or tuning fork powered watches yet. I imagine they’re just not as FUN as working on mechanical watches. They’re so OG! So now you rat bastards have got me wondering what everybody’s got on their wrists now. Everywhere I look, I see a watch now and I just gotta know what the hell it is. It’s my new obsession. Don’t worry, it’ll ease up after awhile, I’m sure. So I love your videos, I give each one a big ol’ thumbs up and of course, I subscribed. Keep On Tickin’

This is really the best restoration for the best GMT watch! Thank you and happy new year Richard!

A happy GMT owner! Happy New Year to you and many more happy owners!

Hi Richard, Thank you for sharing your video and of course your precision, expertise and care. If nothing else, I know now, where I can trust someone to carry out repairs or service on my Rolex collection.

I love how you just position the heart back in and it just comes back to life!

Richard you could have been a Heart surgeon, excellent video

Wow, I’m amazed and perplexed as to how on earth the concealed mainspring could get so gunged up. Great video Richard.

Been watching restoration videos for a while but something about watches that puts me inside great mood, thanks for a wonderful video!

Of all the watch makers on KZfaq you are the best with your camera. And you explain your wonderful skills as you move along

Really enjoyed that - some great macro shots. Thank you Richard.

I’m leaving a comment and I’m leaving a nice one. Absolutely well done with amazing craftsmanship ! Like the video !!

I love how the dust on the end of the tweezers at 5:09 really shows the scale of the parts you're working with.

Not only is it fascinating that you know how to do this but that you are able to do this. Wow!

Nice job 👍🏻

Impressive job. I enjoyed watcing servicing of the watch.

Bravo Richard , ça fait plaisir de voir le respect que tu portes à ce genre de mouvement et je trouve qu’il le mérite bien, c’est tellement mieux dans la qualité, l’ingénierie des fonctions et tout ça par rapport à n’importe quel mouvement de grande série, c’est toujours un plaisir de voir ce mouvement et je pense souvent que les personnes qui critiquent cette marque manque souvent d’un peu d’objectivité, continue t’es vidéos c’est vraiment cool

I can't believe how you do this it's such an fine art to repair something like this small. Respect for what you do. I really like the filming in macro and I watch a lot of your work. 👍🏻👍🏻

Sometimes, I can hear an apprentice in the background opening watch cases with an angle grinder.

Muito bom trabalho! Impressionante!

Wow, you are a true master Richard!! I love watching your amazing videos (from start to finish)! The camera work is so good, as is the work that you do! Thank you so much for your 1st class videos - warm greetings from South Africa 👊😉

your videos are fantastic. had my 16750 serviced somewhat recently. wish i had a vid this detailed of it happening!

Fascinating to watch.... Never realised the date should change within the tolerances you mention. My 16710 GMT owned from new 1989 has always changed exactly at 5 past and has been serviced by Rolex about 4 times... Odd that . I have subscribed so the elves may wish to investigate further.

Fabulous video. I own several Rolex and other high end watches. As a Ph.D engineer I marvel at the complexity and your ability to work on them!

Great skills. Really enjoy watching. How you remember where everything goes amazes me.

Beautiful work on the original and best GMT. Love these GMTs the new ones are so gaudy and blingy in comparison.

I think you're the only person who told me to subscribe and I actually did.

Great talent and dexterity to do that. Hats off to you sir! Brilliant job👌🏻

Pictures and filming quality are absolutely stunning - as your work is. My personal first Oscar nomination for a technical film in 2021!

I wonder what happened to the watch in the first place!

That is bad, I know it’s true! So I subbed up, and now I’m waiting on those little elves 🧝 I’ve set out my 16710, so they can get started as soon as they arrive.

Putting a watch together is one amazing thing, but what's even more amazing is the machines and tools and the people who manufacure all those tiny parts, and how many machines are involved to make all those parts.

Outstandingly produced and edited video! As I write this, my 1978 GMT Master Pepsi is at the dealer receiving it’s first overhaul in 45 years. I can know perfectly understand the high cost of such a precision task! Thank you!

I’d get it all back together and find an extra part. 😂😅🤦🏻‍♂️😱

Great photography and so good to see things go ping even for a craftsman like you. Are your tweezers non magnetic? I'm sure I'll sleep well tonight and hope that the watch fairy comes and fixes my Citizen Quartz Chronograph I'm replacing one of the dials on. Thank you bro and bless you and yours. G

Its very impressive to dissasemble, restore and reassemble a watch. But the original designers, the guys who came up with the design, and then made the tiny parts ....incredible really. I'll always look at a watch in complete awe from here on in.

Wish I had your talent Great work also helps people understand all of the equipment and time required to repair a watch Now people can understand why the cost is what it is when you service a watch Thank you

Richard, what caused the mainspring to be so dirty? I have mental health issues, for some reason, I can sit still and really enjoy watching a master at work. Thanks

And people wonder why getting your watch serviced is so expensive. Worth every Penny

Extremely amazed by your work! Thank you fore sharing with the world!

I love your videos I can’t stop watching them , God bless you.

I'm guessing you didn't leave the rate at +11 seconds? Would have been good to see the adjustment being made to get that down to near zero...

Someone may have already asked this but I couldn't seem to find this question in the comments. What caused the mainspring to be so gummed up in such an expensive watch?

Richard, what can I say, lost for words, kept me spellbound for the whole video. such skill is beyond my wildest dreams, and what super quality macro videoing too. I can see now, why I was recently quoted over £1000 to service my 1968 Oyster perpetual.

It's 12am here. And i still enjoy watching your restoration video.

I don't normally comment on other people's professions. In this case, I am compelled to say the following. BRAVO.

I am amazed at the talent and experience required to perform this excruciatingly fine work. Bravo!

That's the beauty & delicate art work of a mechanical watch .... Amazing !

This is great! I really think that you’re amazing with this stuff, when all I can really do is take traffic lights apart and put them back together

I am simply mesmerized by this video and the superb skill shown. The comparison to a match head illustrates the delicate nature of working on a quality watch. Love this video

Love the attention to detail as well as the very clear camera work. Good use of written points and notes. Wonderful video.

One of the reasons I have not invested in a quality mechanical watch is the lack of trustworthy reliable local watchmakers. Great work and thanks for taking the trouble to supply us with these informative and interesting videos.

Perfect camera work i must say, a great enjoyment to watch thr vdo’s. Thanks a lot👍

I'm in awe of your skills. My the time I would have finished, there would be 10 parts lost forever after falling on the floor, six scored screws, three bent gears, a scratched case and finally, a watch that was accurate twice a day. Oh - and I would be at A&E after the mainspring took my eye out.

a werk and a watch so-so, but watchmaking and work with this watch are masterful and admirable!best regards and thank you

So unbelievably mesmerising to watch soooo much talent it’s unbelievable good on you 👍🏻

Amazing, thank you. You have really steady hands. My hands shake a lot, I don´t drink much ... I spill most of it. Merry Christmas.

Very relaxing to watch you take apart watches

Your videos are great. Super high quality and it’s obvious you put lots of time into editing. I do wish that you’d talk about the parts of the watch and what exactly you are doing. You could really help your community! Thanks for sharing.

Richard, wonderful job ! Truly a repaired master. Thank you for sharing this video. Regards, Luis Menchero from San Antonio, TX. USA

It's like I'm witnessing ann open heart surgey. Great work!

Fascinating. I especially love the high-magnification shots. And regarding "Ping!!!", don't feel bad, I've seen that happen to other watchmakers. One fellow in a video I was watching yesterday lost one spring and two jewels from the same watch on the same day that way, and he had to wait 2 weeks for replacements from the manufacturer. Any "Ping!!!" that you can actually find is a good one. I've also experienced that with surface-mount components when I was working as an electronics technician. Once I was handling a 0603 1kΩ resistor (the size of a flea), and I sneezed. I never did find the resistor; it probably flew 40 feet and ended up behind some piece of furniture, only to be vacuumed-up with the rest of the dust when the company moved.

Great to watch a professional at work.

I can't even put a puzzle together. This stuff is awesome

Not sure how I ended up watching watch videos but they are great. Really gets me interested in learning how to maintain my own and repair others.. Nice video keep it up