Restoration of a Rolex Datejust - A Million Years with No Service! It's Not Pretty Inside!

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Restoration of a Rolex Datejust - A Million Years with No Service! It's Not Pretty Inside! This time I restore a Rolex Datejust manufactured by Rolex in the early 1970s that had not been serviced in decades. This absence of servicing shows up inside the watch in a dramatic fashion. As I work on this Rolex 1570 movement I uncover a few nasty surprises.
But Rolex watches are high quality machines and with some focused work I get this lovely old watch back up and running. By the end of the work it is beating strongly and accurately again! Nice!
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@harrickvharrick3957 2 жыл бұрын

The quality of how each step was filmed is unequalled, fantastic.. that and editing it all into a video must be the most time-consuming of the whole venture! I don't get the face and voice that don't match tho.

@mrclockman1950 3 жыл бұрын

Magnificent video. True clarity on each step. I have had the privlege of repairing several of the Rolex calibers. I truly enjoyed two original British Rolexs before the company relocated to Switzerland. In my day parts were readily available.. I have run into the same mainspring lubrication failure. The past state of the art lubricants don't compare to today's lubricants. I am a retired 3rd generation watchmaker who really appreciates the kind of work you do. I never could be a branded watchmaker. I always enjoyed my work on many types of timepieces. It has been rewarding as I'm sure it is for you. Best of Time

@vuklozo 3 жыл бұрын

I'm always fascinated with the skill and knowledge of a watchmaker. The ability to disassemble, service and reassemble a complicated bit of machinery like a mechanical watch is something I will admire for my entire life.

@Supercruze 3 жыл бұрын

Love these old 36mm Rolex Datejusts. My first nice watch was similar to this one. Wore it every day to work for 22 years before moving on to other timepieces. Wish I could have that one back. Brilliant service. Thanks for sharing Richard.

@robertsart 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly restored as ever, and really wonderfully shot. A joy to see this craftsmanship. Thank you Richard!

@michaelheizol9006 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely perfect work. Amazing great video. This man lives for watches. Richard, you have magic hands.

@johnkollias6782 2 жыл бұрын

As always, your videos are exceptional. I have a Rolex Datejust 1603 with a sigma dial and of course the 1570 movement. Every time I watch you do the 1570 repair/restore I get even more attached to my Datejust. It amazes me as to how much goes into the 1570 movement and that with good maintenance will keep running for ever. You legitimize the excellence of this watch and Rolex. It is no wonder the Datejust has been one of their most sought after watches for decades. Keep those videos coming. Take care and stay safe.

@tofu3802 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, for a Really interesting video Richard, always a real pleasure to watch you work.

@gromit1996 3 жыл бұрын

So good to see you again. I love your videos. Great camera work and visuals of the components. I can't wait to see what you tackle next.

@edwardroman6844 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Thank you for sharing them Richard !

@boyoncrack313 3 жыл бұрын

If it ain’t my favorite bloke who restores my favorite watches.

@pilgrim8610 2 жыл бұрын

im always so impressed by rolex movements.....no fancy decorations or complex and fine engravings by hand....so simple but so beautiful...i think no watch maker could do this....absoloutely magical...

@murraycharters6102 2 жыл бұрын

Pilgrim. Also have a look at Nekkid Watchmaker. I am sure Richard would agree Nekkid also has amazing videos and is a Master Watchmaker like Richard. He is also very humorous and entertaining.

@stationplaza4631 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for yet another great watch therapy video Richard.

@joeskeptical4762 3 жыл бұрын

From 20:30 to 20:48 is *pure beauty.* Great work, wonderful to see a DJ with a 1570 engine, ready to go again for another decade before her next service.

@tomhavinga1712 Ай бұрын

I love seeing someone wearing a Vostok while working on a Rolex. You and I are very alike.

@kingsbury26 3 жыл бұрын

After seeing the amount of fillings I am surprised that there wasn't far more damage. Beautifully filmed and great entertainment as ever.

@tristandauod 3 жыл бұрын

Very clean job! This one was a mess at the start lol. I can't imagine how much patience and practice this takes. Truly an artform! Thanks for sharing👌🏼

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tristan... Great feedback and much appreciated. Richard

@agilebeast691 3 жыл бұрын

Love how calming and peaceful your videos are, besides being interesting too

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Agile Beast! Richard

@markirvin2809 3 жыл бұрын

You certainly had a lot of fun making this video. Thoroughly enjoyable and thanks.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! Good to hear from you! Richard

@paddyj7690 2 жыл бұрын

You're one of those angels that don't feel the need for a 5 minute intro! For that alone you get a like. And amazing work, keep it up.

@mikev3245 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching you bring those neglected/abused Rolexes back to life! I wish you lived in the Chicago area as it would be a joy to have you service my watches. All the best Richard!

@billsmith8339 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto for the Chicago area! I had an old but sentimental Omega serviced at Tourneau and they took a few months and a few thousands! It was in poor shape ...

@paullewis266 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Richard as usual very informative and interesting well done , I could look at this type of refurbishment all day 😊

@regi9150 2 жыл бұрын

Great work!!! Thank you for the video!!! Greetings from Switzerland

@gilmoreno9028 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Richard learning a lot from you mate. Thanks

@chadpyett6441 11 ай бұрын

Good job Richard as always never ceases to amaze me how gunk is on the inside especially since the crown isn't attached

@johncoyle8191 3 жыл бұрын

Always good to see your new videos. Great stuff as always. Thanks Richard

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much John. Richard

@santiagohechart8890 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating! Love your channel! Thank you!

@mikecombs9487 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that's impressive Restoration of a watch Rolex. A true old world craftsman at work. Love the video

@richlander5874 3 жыл бұрын

Great video to watch after a very long week at work. Glass of wine and Richard Perrett . And when i say glass i do of corse mean bottle 🍷. More like this amazing👍

@rahmanwang 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your videos thoroughly. Thank you.

@red75v67 3 жыл бұрын

I like the new style. Great macro/microscope shots. A wonderful job Richard.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! So pleased you picked up on this Red75v6 .... thansk for taking the trouble to feed this back! Ricahrd

@MrMadvillan 3 жыл бұрын

@@richardperrettwatchmaker ca’mon we’re all appreciating are effort and production value :)

@jeremyd.2156 Жыл бұрын

I like the videos, just kinda wish he talked a little more

@badreddine2651 2 жыл бұрын

I love this kind of restoration, very clear good job man

@lordbogus6709 2 жыл бұрын

I always like these vintage datejusts so intriguing!!!

@watchmebuildit 3 жыл бұрын

What beauty - thank you Richard

@johnmcdonagh1607 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, brilliant, Richard 😳. Thanks 👍.

@eloygagogonzalez7330 3 жыл бұрын

Great job again,congratulations, Richard!!

@diarmuidbradley395 3 жыл бұрын

Another real pleasure to watch thanks for that

@deannoble673 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job Richard. What a pleasant way to spend 20 minutes with you.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dean! Richard

@fabriziodutto7508 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard! Nice to see you again!! The same Qink I use in my fountain pens, lately I've bought a Waterman black ink bottle too but I've never used it yet! What a trick with the yellow screwdriver :-) ! The dial holder is gorgeous! Another great restoration! Thank you for your beautiful videos, I really wish they will be more frequent. Stay safe my friend!

@BobLorrimer Жыл бұрын

Strangely therapeutic...as much craftsmanship involved in the Macro work as in the Rolex service, a fine artistic work.

@richardperrettwatchmaker Жыл бұрын

Very perceptive of you Bob to realise that well over half the effort is in the filming. I can service a Rolex in about ten hours but making a film of this takes ten days!

@pilgrim8610 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice job as always...this channel works better than any meditation for me to chill out....thanks a lot sir and wish you the best.🙏🙏🙏🙏

@100amps 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks for showing this.

3 жыл бұрын

Impressive work Richard! The more I see of your videos, the more I look forward to discovering a particular one Have a great day and hello from the two French treasure fisher brothers 😉

@willywantoknow2563 3 жыл бұрын

That is a gorgeous watch! Colours and watch strap combo with that dial. That to me is an every day watch for any occasion!

@federicoprice2687 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, Richard, brilliant, as ever! And so was your editing - I loved your dramatic musical intercessions and as usual, your military precision and sense of humour. Great restoration of a lovely Datejust as well; I have one of that vintage, which reminds me.....service? 😀

@KentnDebi 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work again Richard. Brilliant cinemaphotoraphy once again 👍👍👍

@user-jc5xk8hz7q 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful! This Rolex is also happy 😉👍

@josealfredogarcia1894 3 жыл бұрын

your quality of work is exceptionally clean very professional I love it !!!

@simonmiskin9886 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work as usual Richard, your filming & macro work are so inspiring showing your surgical precision. I tried the yellow screwdriver trick but it needs a lot of practice to get it right. Nice to see the Vostok making an appearance. Keep up the great work & hope that the "Major" production is going well, put my name down a few months back. All the best from along the coast in LLantwit Major.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Simon and glad you enjoyed the screwdiver trick. Richard

@laurenstauffer5953 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Fixed mine.

@steveflor9942 2 жыл бұрын

Wonder, clear shots. Excellent video.

@angelos6817 3 жыл бұрын

I love it! Master watchmaker wearing a Vostok while repairing a Rolex.

@keithjohnston5936 2 жыл бұрын

Angelo S, I stand in awe of your watch geekatude. Major, another victory. I salute you both.

@han7902 2 жыл бұрын

No Hacking and quick date set are the only things I don't like about vostok.

@nikolascha27282 7 ай бұрын

@@han7902 no quick set date is a problem that the ap royal oak also have, so we deal with luxury problems 🤝

@larrybair8074 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work

@Vincenzo_79 3 жыл бұрын

Ciao Richard, thank you for your wonderful video!!!! Ciao Ciao...

@johncollier608 3 жыл бұрын

Another time piece saved from doom. Nice work Richard and thanks for sharing.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Richard

@willsmeg1967 3 жыл бұрын

Another fabulous video, well done 👍🏼

@medwynroberts 3 жыл бұрын

Very relaxing video for some reason - cheers !

@markc5249 3 жыл бұрын

Your work is truly amazing

@racekar80 3 жыл бұрын

I have the exact same watch, given to me by my father at college graduation. He purchased it in Bermuda in the 1960’s. Never been serviced, keeps perfect time, but it does need a Chrystal. Always worried about having it serviced since it works perfectly.

@nachovalenti 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are outstanding,the edition,your work,everything is awesome. Many thanks Richard for another great video and for sharing with us.

@JasonTheWatchGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Love this content, the skill level is inspiring

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason! Richard

@rbmwiv 2 жыл бұрын

I have that same set of case back removal tools, same box. Your case back removing machine I need me a better one. Another great video Richard. I could watch these all day.

@marciabourdette4009 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating!!

@Timesradical 2 жыл бұрын

Nice old watch! Cool video

@miker5502 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and photography ( as well as musical interludes ) I really enjoy watching a craftsman such as yourself and how you make this look so easy, but having just dabbled in minor Watch repair I know how delicate this work can be, and it takes a real steady hand and intimate knowledge to completely disassemble and put this Rolex in good working order. Amazing! Cheers from a subscriber in Nova Scotia..Mike.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mike for this really encouraging feedback. Much apprecitaed. Richard

@brucevodka Жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@padavonadbest6206 2 ай бұрын

Magnífico y perfecto trabajo !!! 👌

@markanderson1974 3 жыл бұрын

Love your work and passion.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark and thank you for taking a moment to say so! Richard

@RestorationAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch well done.

@joesephburgio3438 3 жыл бұрын

As usual that was amazing! How did you ever get so much confidence to just dive into something so complex and delicate? So impressed with your work!! Where did all those filings and crude come from? Excellent work my friend. Was so excited to see a new video from you!!

@juniorjohnson5961 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Rolex Datejust very similar i was wondering where all the dirt and crud came from myself .

@samiam619 2 жыл бұрын

@@juniorjohnson5961 Probably dried ancient lube.

@Chrisamic 2 жыл бұрын

The black stuff in the mainspring barrel was mostly dried lube. It looks like an excess was used. The filings seem to have come from the barrel also, you can see scoring inside the barrel as he disassembles it. An excess of grease is a problem as it gets thicker and collects dust, which turns it into a grinding paste. This has gone to next level due to neglect. Apart from the yoke spring I didn't see any other parts replaced, so the filings *must* have come from the barrel. If you see black soot all through the movement that is also usually dried barrel grease. Get your mechanical watches serviced regularly folks, otherwise you can put 100 years of wear on a watch in less than 10 years.

@carlosnapoletanoneto7688 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice job. Congratulatios from Brasil my friend, for your profissionalism !

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Carlos! Greetings to you in Brazil from Wales and thank you for taking a moment to leave a message! Richard

@gwdodd344 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVE Major Sea Wolf! What a stunning watch and also thank you for your service! And the Rolex is nice too!

@havr1979 2 жыл бұрын

I like the watch he's wearing the red makes it look appealing, do you have any chronograph watches?

@firefly8464 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍🏻

@Lyccea 3 жыл бұрын

Great work!

@bradleyjames3709 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’ve only just found your You tube channel and find it absolutely fascinating. Your knowledge and skill is incredible and your enthusiasm catching. I’m working through all your earlier videos and enjoying all of them. I’ve just watched the video on the Suisse Chronographe, I have a similar watch, different maker and no date wheel but apparently the same movement. I’m also a near neighbour from Pembrokeshire, keep it up.

@pipodorologio1648 3 жыл бұрын

routine for you Richard but for the most of us it still is magic..thanks for sharing

@gilmoreno9028 2 жыл бұрын

As always fine work Richard.

@magna750 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching you work. Magnificent! I joined the list for a Major.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

You are a discerning man Nate! Good stuff I will check the list and make sure you are on it! Thank you so much! Richard

@magna750 3 жыл бұрын

@@richardperrettwatchmaker Thank you!

@restorationconstantines7731 3 жыл бұрын

great work!

@MrMadvillan 3 жыл бұрын

Richard! nice one ! you’re a low key madman but so much care like a real spa treatment for that date just. I also appreciate the finger cots for disassembly - i’ve seen too many handling the dial w bare fingers !

@GGMattt 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no 0.0 I recently got a Datejust from 87 and it looks great on the outside, I don't think it's been serviced or polished but it runs like a charm despite maybe an hour or two loss on the power reserve but all in all, it sounds great and feels great especially when winding and setting the time. I had it valuated by Goldsmiths company and it's 100% genuine, they didn't mention anything about it needing a service but for now I'm happy with it and how she runs :) I spent a pretty penny on it but it was still a bargain and I'm not ready to pay the premium for the service yet :') when it tells me it needs a service, I'll send it off. Great video as usual!

@mariojr377 3 жыл бұрын

New vídeos = happy day 😀👏👏👏👏

@nicklevine9442 2 жыл бұрын

stunning restoration, well done!

@richardperrettwatchmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick! Richard

@panther105 3 жыл бұрын

Just curious if so much metal shavings could be indicative of something not adjusted correctly and rubbing or scraping?

@adriannobor177 3 жыл бұрын

Hermoso. Saludos desde Argentina!

@pravinpandya3033 3 жыл бұрын

Skilled hands done beautiful job.

@cristianvera8506 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific job mate 👏🙌🇦🇺

@andrewb7622 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible work! Wish I could do that. Hope to own a luxury watch some day

@brentfarvors192 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I could have a watch looking like that after 45 years...That one definitely appreciated in value.

@EMH1917 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, 👍🏻👏🏻

@billquillin1952 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@alexharris8500 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely to watch.

@memyselfeyetallent7149 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@dadaszeto833 2 жыл бұрын

So amazing

@volkerleiste6191 Жыл бұрын

Well done!

@johanbertilsson2213 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, it gave me an insight in how my dads old datejust looks inside, He bought it new in 1974, then wore it everyday until 1990 it has not been seviced in all those years. He passed away 2008 and last year i found it in a drawer when looked at his old desk. If not for the pandemic i will take it to a Rolex agent and see if they can save it.

@brianreilly6523 7 ай бұрын

Sent a 1970s era Datejust to Rolex for service. They replaced parts and it is like new. Cost was maybe $1,200 but worth it for a great watch that was very much in need of an overhaul.