My AP Royal Oak Gets Polished! - Watch How The Pros Do It!!
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Күн бұрынHaving a watch polished can be a scary thing IF you do not have the right person. I for one am a watchmakers worst nightmare lol. I like my watches done a certain way. I always say that the right watchmaker can polish a watch 100 times but it only takes 1 time for a bad watchmaker to leave permanent damage. Knowing the right person is very important. This particular person that I use is one of my friends and has over 50 years of experience. He is located here in Miami and is one of the few that I can trust with my personal watches from my collection. Most people think that this is a fast process but really do not understand all the steps that it takes to really get a correct watch refinish completed. Hope you guys enjoy this video as much as I did.
00:00 Intro
00:22 Watch is fully disassembled.
01:41 Machine Lap & Polish
02:32 Cleaning & Steaming
03:42 Polished areas are taped
03:54 Time to Satin!
04:27 Satin by hand
05:07 Case is machine turned for Satin
06:42 Reassembly begins
06:59 Crown is Reinserted
07:44 Bezel is Screwed down
08:20 Water pressure test
08:59 Bracelet is assembled and put on
09:55 Watch is complete
Watchmaker Info: Eddy and Sons Watchmakers
17 East Flagler St. Suite# 119
305-372-2924
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@jongallo 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant move capturing on a RED. Utterly cinematic experience that I have yet to see elsewhere on these channels. You own this now.
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You! Bringing you content is my mission!😎
@carpediem4512 3 жыл бұрын
RED?
@jongallo 3 жыл бұрын
Very high end digital camera
@carpediem4512 3 жыл бұрын
@@jongallo Thanks.
@priyankpatel59 3 жыл бұрын
@@WatchEric is that black portion resin encircling the movement ?? A bit curious to know if it is...
@raycorc 3 жыл бұрын
As a non watch person I’m starting to appreciate why all this shit costs so much, loved the video.
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Thats what it is
@mrcool76789 3 жыл бұрын
hm for that service
@NB-pj4cj 2 жыл бұрын
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 9 ай бұрын
Have you bought a watch yet ?
@starkid20 3 жыл бұрын
got such a 80s-90s vibe to this camera color / music. love it!
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏼💯😎
@giorgiamondani 3 жыл бұрын
nice
@costas3953 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
agree
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you of all liked it!
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@seltenfotog3115 3 жыл бұрын
This "how its made" style of video is unique bud....I think you've stumbled upon your lane. Wow and thanks for making this!
@LaszloBazso 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I put time and effort into them.
@johnhixon9845 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
MainFrameMedia worked hard on it!
@sweeney5296 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@mauriebarnes8272 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@4ktdevintapasco887 3 жыл бұрын
Always keeping it interesting on your Channel Eric! Love how you start trends in this industry. Thanks for producing the best content!
@oktfg 3 жыл бұрын
Your making go to watch content. It’s not only watchable it’s hypnotic 👏👏👏
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@padraicsy7385 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@philipsutcliffe1610 3 жыл бұрын
That was one of the best watch videos I've seen on KZfaq, thanks watch Eric
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Philip!
@jpa2k06 3 жыл бұрын
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
@kapenalexander8013 3 жыл бұрын
Wow really amazing video! This is pure art and we enthousiasts love this! Love to see more of this
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@pasquale78 3 жыл бұрын
This is art in motion. I love these videos. Compliments on de editing en 80's vibe.
@Treetopflyer777 3 жыл бұрын
A real craftsman at work. That said, I don’t like having my watches polished. But totally understand those that do. Beautiful job
@TrickTrades 3 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic idea for a video. Was literally just thinking about this last night, wanting a video like this!
@robertmontano8026 3 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed that, keep the great content coming!!!
@jpschumacher9830 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Eric! You are setting the standard for watch content on KZfaq.
@anthonymaniaci9272 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Talk about meticulous detail! True masters of there craft! That video was fabulous and very educational! Thanks Eric for another great video!
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@21jordanlee 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Blankadoodledo 2 жыл бұрын
So educational! This was a fantastic clip. I really enjoyed it. Very educational.
@Dbrockjohnson 3 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed you man! Mad respect on the video production sir! These other watch channels gotta step it the eff up! Good Lawd!
@jiro8083 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@djayyoda 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video thanks for sharing! The AP is my holy grail.
@sluny1 3 жыл бұрын
Eric, glad you put up a video like this! Thanks!
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@keithkrasinski3254 3 жыл бұрын
Coolest video I’ve seen in awhile. Amazing attention to detail.
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Keith!
@peterthermocline 3 жыл бұрын
As for the videography and the stylisation everything down to the music, was on point. 🎱
@ewildman66 3 жыл бұрын
That was really interesting and nicely done! At the 6:58 mark I briefly see a jewelers loupe. Is there a particular brand of loupe you like to use Eric? Thanks for all the great content.
@chrisbray9452 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
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 .
@chieftd9340 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done video, great editing. Cheers
@rawright1972 3 жыл бұрын
An amazing watch, curated with the best of Miami vice: then and now!
@LEFTSAUCE911 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@KirbyJR1 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely love this type of vid, you gotta do more.
@MFFM 2 жыл бұрын
after almost a year, re-watching it, so much more appreciating the watch makers, and loving my royal oak
@niniengineering 3 жыл бұрын
Absolute stunning shots. 🤙
@pissywilly 3 жыл бұрын
Utterly captivating video. The music was a masterstroke. The shape and form of the royal oak line is my favorite watch design Massively subscribed☆☆☆☆☆
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@marcheezy. 3 жыл бұрын
Kickass video. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
@jimmykrackr 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Eric, seen watch makers working on every other Brand, this was my first AP. Thanks Bro
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you saw it!
@louismaltese9538 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@jolin8493 3 жыл бұрын
Think you for making this. Outstanding! Polishing a watch who belongs to Eric must be a nerve wrecking experience, even for top polishers!
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
It sure is!!
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
He knows me well!
@Aaronozard 3 жыл бұрын
Great content - very interesting to see this side of the watch industry 🤓👍
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
It’s something that I never get bored of.
@asu_stinger4817 3 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@Bryanpeacock33 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
Good point!
@kimkruse4576 3 жыл бұрын
This super clean look of the watch at the end is so satisfying 🤓
@NelsonJ79 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, keep up the good work Eric.
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nelson.
@chronounique5947 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic and different from most videos related to watches!!!
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@ChrisBoulas 3 жыл бұрын
Let's also take a moment to appreciate these badass 1980's dance vibes.
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Lol yesss
@Joensvazquez 3 жыл бұрын
Cinematic... well done 👍🏾
@chrisstone249 3 жыл бұрын
Way to separate your content from the others! Keep doin what you're doin Sir! Honest,humble and humor is a great recipe
@samhollis6213 3 жыл бұрын
The music and video work are perfect great video
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
That was the idea! MainFrameMedia!!
@davidkess2405 3 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏 REALLY Nice camera work::!!....👏👏👏.props on the editing...👏👏👏 Polished by a TRUE PRO....
@bigapplenyc9213 3 жыл бұрын
And now you know why it cost so much to service a high end watch. Great behind the scenes video 🙌🏽
@mattlarusso6887 3 жыл бұрын
Seriously!
@frankmastromauro5630 3 жыл бұрын
Great video - very relaxing
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
That was the idea!
@djkingmagneto1792 3 жыл бұрын
Serious Detail In Luxury Watch Cleaning And Polishing.. A Definite Essential Must. 👍💫
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@djkingmagneto1792 3 жыл бұрын
@@WatchEric 😎👍
@nephroghost1912 3 жыл бұрын
As an owner of a 15400 this was awesome to watch! Thank you Eric!
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@chasen62 3 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to watch the pro polishers! thanks!
@theladder06 3 жыл бұрын
So cool to watch the experience!
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Truly amazing!
@briancollins8866 3 жыл бұрын
Great content! Thank you for sharing, keep up the great work
@michaeldemarco899 6 ай бұрын
Wow just saw this. What a great piece of cinematography!! Do you have a company that did this for you? It’s spectacular
@gm_talisman7049 3 жыл бұрын
Probably my favorite video in over a month of KZfaq. Thank you for the eye candy, Eric.
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Joshua.
@jcbsplace 3 жыл бұрын
Bobbing my head to this while watching a grail watch getting polished up! Sick
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
💯🙌🏼😎⌚️
@pompanomike8704 3 жыл бұрын
what an amazing video! these people are artisans.
@jason20341 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@mattlarusso6887 3 жыл бұрын
Insane craftsmanship!
@borjastick 3 жыл бұрын
Love the music. Got a Miami vibe going on there fella.
@raphaelmartel3853 3 жыл бұрын
Such craftmanship, very interesting to see.
@funda298 3 жыл бұрын
Love it. Great video. Thanks.
@kahuhipajae4088 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video, that guy has Jedi skills congrats.
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏼💯😎
@dannu56 3 жыл бұрын
Dang good video Eric 👌
@MIAthe305 3 жыл бұрын
What was that product that was applied to the “locking lug” on the clasp? Awesome video!
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
lube
@CaptainXanax 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@darrenbounds 2 жыл бұрын
Stunning. Watching the satin process is jaw-dropping.
@sandsnake2707 3 жыл бұрын
great work Eric
@yamanhussayni4872 3 жыл бұрын
Favorite KZfaqr by far. wish you the best mate. Still waiting for the promised review on some of the affordable two tone sport Rolex models.
@arnoldjenkins5455 3 жыл бұрын
Why don’t you make some reviews you tit
@yamanhussayni4872 3 жыл бұрын
@@arnoldjenkins5455 so that you can’t watch them BRO
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
I will man. Thank you!!
@airmikeliu 3 жыл бұрын
Nailed it again ✅
@michaelodonnell3508 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@juliobarrios8380 Жыл бұрын
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.
@danieldaiu455 3 жыл бұрын
From Italy. Great video👏👏👏
@dsvillalva 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for providing his info. Unfortunately for me I feel I’m in a perpetual wait list to get a Royal Oak at retail from the boutique.
@ebymathews9071 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric, after a long time......love your vlogs
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@kierankennedy8351 3 жыл бұрын
COOL VIDEO.BEAUTIFUL WATCH
@SevGW 3 жыл бұрын
Great insight! Loved it
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
So glad!
@elrudo280 3 жыл бұрын
Bravo 👏🏽 keep them coming!
@obsessedmotovlogs8821 3 жыл бұрын
Top choice for a vid! Thanks Erick! 👍🏻💯🔥
@dakotaxu4792 3 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! What a film!!!
@evanflaxman9048 3 жыл бұрын
Great content! Interesting process to watch 😂
@markyh0555 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing watching this elite artist work. Stunning piece finished impeccably. 😎⌚👍
@zoomwheelsbrian7782 2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@JM-jv6cb 3 жыл бұрын
Great video !!!!!!!
@philipagussoegito691 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Work of Art
@nw9592 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting! Thank you for the Video!😍
@WheatBread006 3 жыл бұрын
One word - Amazing!!!
@4cds14 2 жыл бұрын
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 Ай бұрын
Did they do a good job? Did they keep all the sharp lines on the side and edges of the case?
@4cds14 Ай бұрын
@@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 Ай бұрын
@@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 Ай бұрын
@@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 5 күн бұрын
@@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)
@robertopersico3745 3 жыл бұрын
Stunning ! 👍
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@vesaharju8481 3 жыл бұрын
Eric, this is your next video that gets at least a million views. You know how to make real wristporn. 😎💯🐐🔥👌
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
You never know!
@db7gta 3 жыл бұрын
So much work for a polish well done such skill ⌚️
@sdm107 3 жыл бұрын
Really cool, thank you for posting
@WatchEric 3 жыл бұрын
You bet
@alonsorodriguezponce2530 3 жыл бұрын
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
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