Restoring the Rolex Explorer II 16570 Watch !!! Lots of Issues on this Rolex

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In this captivating video, join us as we take you through the meticulous process of servicing a Rolex 16570 Explorer II. Watch as our skilled watchmaker meticulously disassembles the timepiece, examining each component with utmost care and precision.
From cleaning and lubricating the movement to addressing any worn-out parts, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to restore this iconic timepiece to its original glory. Our commitment to quality ensures that every detail is handled with expertise and attention to detail.
Through intricate adjustments and regulated testing, we ensure that the watch's accuracy and reliability are brought back to optimal levels. Witness the expertise and craftsmanship that goes into servicing a Rolex 16570 Explorer II, a testament to the enduring legacy of Rolex.
Join us on this horological journey and discover the art of watchmaking as we breathe new life into this legendary timepiece. Subscribe to our channel for more horological content and stay tuned for the mesmerizing transformation of this Rolex 16570 Explorer II. #Rolex16570 #WatchService #Horology #TimepieceRestoration
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@DecemberNames 9 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.

@TheFirebird92 Жыл бұрын

The best watchmaker on KZfaq! Thank you for making these videos and giving us an eye into this fascinating world.

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@light1531 Жыл бұрын

@@FrenchWatchCollector Production values are superb. Commentary is very informative. I think you should have miles more subscribers. Hopefully the word Rolex will up your viewer counts!

@stevemasterson4607 9 ай бұрын

Wow i am in awe of your skill, i did not realise what was involved in servicing a watch. Thank you i really enjoyed your video

@FrenchWatchCollector 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@deskdiversthlm Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I have a 2002 Y series. My appreciation for the model increased by a 100% from this video. Would be great to see a comparison between different GMT movements. Like a Rolex GMT, CW GMT and a Tudor or Seiko GMT. Again, many thanks! 👌

@FrenchWatchCollector Ай бұрын

You are welcome

@watchsixto Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work mate 👏 I've always wanted to see this iconic watch restored

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

@garyboyle695 Жыл бұрын

It's a nice Aegler movement.

@windgarden5079 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. For future I would like to see how you are fixing issues. Thanks

@hudsonwright2701 9 ай бұрын

One of the best watchmakers on youtube thank you!

@FrenchWatchCollector 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@jatco84 11 ай бұрын

Magnifique work, - Tres bien. Great movement and great service to the iconic Exp II. Great to see it up and running as it should. Kudos

@FrenchWatchCollector 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Watchdoc65 Жыл бұрын

I have this model so really enjoyed watching your video! I also like your narration as well! Very nice and thanks for sharing! 😊

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@tiberiuvincze8288 Жыл бұрын

Hello, what a nice video on a very very nice mechanism , first time to see this caliber on service! lucky me and lucky you for this opportunity! 10x

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

👍

@coetroy 9 ай бұрын

Excellent videos! What a great idea for the hour hand alignment, Thank you!

@FrenchWatchCollector 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@gordiefrench5342 Жыл бұрын

All these beautiful watches i love your work

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@brucebarlow6604 Жыл бұрын

Perfect and a great repair service. Keep well from New Zealand 🇳🇿

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bruce

@chasekemp4982 Жыл бұрын

One of my top ten favourite watches❤

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

It is a nice one

@dirkschouten8892 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful watch

@FrenchWatchCollector 9 ай бұрын

I love it too

@pipodorologio1648 Жыл бұрын

Great to see your development and upgrading into nicer watches, thanks for sharing

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mohnnadmercedes8246 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your work

@FrenchWatchCollector 9 ай бұрын

It is my pleasure

@JosVisser Жыл бұрын

Thx great video. What a great watch

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

👍

@62smarty Жыл бұрын

Great job!!

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@paulschumacker9901 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent adventure! I would have liked to see more detail on the problem of the cannon pinion that led to the issue near the end. How did you decide that this was the source of the problem and how exactly did you fix it? Merci beaucoup!

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

The canon pignon is the parts that dictates a lot of things between the hands. With the right friction amount it makes sure that the hour and minute hand stay in tune. I just made it a bit tighter to increase the friction

@SoCalWatchReviews 10 ай бұрын

Great work 👏

@FrenchWatchCollector 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@TimTellsTime Жыл бұрын

If you put a little bit of winding pressure from the crown while removing the automatic system it wont fly off like that. Very nice video and this is a beautiful watch.

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@huynh09 Жыл бұрын

great video

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@emc14000 2 ай бұрын

great video. lets pick the balance bridge for instance. isn't it better for the screws on a bridge piece to screw one screw 50% in then do other screw 50% in, then keep going alternatively until both are 100% tight? rather than screw one in 100% then go to other screw? see what i mean? i read years ago factories like to do my method to save torquing on pieces etc. i have this watch, model v series 2010 model i love it, beautiful

@FrenchWatchCollector Ай бұрын

I know what you mean because it is used a lot in mechanic but it is not sure a lot in watchmaking. Not sure why

@DutchClawz Жыл бұрын

5:17 the first time I removed the rotor with tweezers I broke the rotor jewel. Since then I always use rodico to lift it straight up

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Good tip

@nazimonair264 Ай бұрын

Superbe vidéo et très bon travail ! J'avais une question concernant le mouvement 3185 : Le fait de faire tourner l'aiguille des heures en anti horaire pour faire revenir la date en arrière risque t il d'abimer le mouvement ? Englsih for the international Community : Does jumping the date backward damage the caliber 3185 ? Amazing job on this video by the way !

@FrenchWatchCollector Ай бұрын

Non cela n’est pas un problème car vous avez aussi à changer l’heure ou la date en arrière si vous voyer avec une gmt

@Ferbocarbo Ай бұрын

Watched to the end and still didn't understand what the issue was 😂 what was the "lanterning" you did to solve it?

@FrenchWatchCollector Ай бұрын

You see first at the beginning the change is not fully jumping and later on around 33min when I use the GMT fonction to just change the hour hand one by one hour at it should be on a GMT the minute hand and the GMT should stand still but the move. This is why I adjust this with the lanterning of the canon pignon.

@Ferbocarbo Ай бұрын

@@FrenchWatchCollector Yes I saw the issue but didn't really understand the solution. I'll research "lanterning" to see if I understand what you did. Thanks for the great video!

@mattshafran1415 11 ай бұрын

I have a question: my 16570 explorer is running great, date functions, gmt hand functions, etc..however, when winding the watch with no power left, the winding the crown is tough. Takes a lot of effort and not buttery smooth like my similar GMT master with same movement. Not crunchy. But like your pushing a car up a hill, resistance. Do you think it needs full service? Suggestions?

@FrenchWatchCollector 11 ай бұрын

Depend when is your last service. You might have a dried up seal or a dried up automatique winding system

@OscarRPalma 11 ай бұрын

Santé, I have a question, those black hands from Rolex Explorers, is that stainless steel with some coating on top or is paint?

@FrenchWatchCollector 11 ай бұрын

Not sure but the finish is very nice and it looks very solid

@OscarRPalma 11 ай бұрын

@@FrenchWatchCollector Merci

@ygrbooks Жыл бұрын

👏👌👍!

@nothere603 10 ай бұрын

Can you treat the watch with more care?

@the_shadow_realm5110 4 ай бұрын

Care to explain?

@radovanraicevic9278 Жыл бұрын

I think that you must remove hand by hand, to all at the same time 😊

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

It can makes more damaged to remove them one by one

@FusilierInsuranceservices 11 ай бұрын

I have this same watch

@FrenchWatchCollector 11 ай бұрын

Nice one

@FusilierInsuranceservices 11 ай бұрын

@@FrenchWatchCollector purchased new in 1997 still wearing it today. Serviced twice

@FrenchWatchCollector 11 ай бұрын

@@FusilierInsuranceservices it will last generations if maintained properly

@holtzman72 Жыл бұрын

How long did this one worked without service? And why does the amplitude stay so high? Surprising that even mint condition Rolex has its issues :)

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

It is good that the amplitude stay high. I would say you should service a modern rolex around 8 years. Depends how you wear it as well

@DutchClawz Жыл бұрын

KZfaq subtitles tells us that its a nice tool even if we are obese 2:47 😢

@FrenchWatchCollector Жыл бұрын

Weird translation. They are automatic so maybe with my accent it did not work in this case

@MichaelWilliams-mo1vv 9 ай бұрын

There's no comparison between one of these movements and an eta movement.

@FrenchWatchCollector 9 ай бұрын

For sure

@shamrocky Ай бұрын

2 min before midnight isn't perfect 🤔

@FrenchWatchCollector Ай бұрын

It is very close to be prefect

@shamrocky Ай бұрын

@@FrenchWatchCollector I'm just surprised you go through all that trouble meticulously taking apart the watch, then when it comes to the minute hand at midnight you accept good enough 🤷🏻 all Rolex watches have an instantaneous date change exactly at midnight.

@FrenchWatchCollector Ай бұрын

@@shamrocky it cannot be exactly midnight. The tolerance for a brand new rolex is -1 minute +2 minutes for the date change. It is like be at +/- zero secondes per day it doesn't exist

@geedee2326 4 ай бұрын

Very informative. Thank you. BUT, as a professional, why wind crown with ONE FINGER?!! You can actually watch how that bends the stem. Grrrrr. Extremely hard to watch. Lost all respect for this kind of prefessional. Like putting a watch down so watchback gets in contact with bracelet thus scratching caseback. Disrespectful at best.