Rolex Datejust Vintage Watch Restoration

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4 жыл бұрын

Marshall restores another vintage watch, this time it's a Rolex Datejust reference 1601 from 1968 that he got from eBay. It was purchased as non-working for a good price, but what is the problem? Marshall goes on a journey as this is his first time servicing a Rolex watch, and the ride gets bumpy at times... Hang and and enjoy this vintage watch restoration!
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@michaelreeves8164 3 жыл бұрын

They don't make watches like the used to. I remember taking my watch apart when I was11 or 12. The manufacturer was so considerate as there were extra parts left over when I put it back together. Great video. Much appreciated. thank you.

@markuseriksson8311 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Rolex-trained watchmaker here! About that wheel you’re having trouble getting off, you’re supposed to rotate it counter-clockwise by one of its spokes while the entire wheel train is still in place so you almost ”screw” it off the pinion. Hope that helps ya!

@portan5951 2 жыл бұрын

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.

@ahmadhaider4613 2 жыл бұрын

The “weird markings” are Arabic words but as translation goes. The handwriting is unclear to me. Sorry for not translating it.

@JStryker7

You’ve definitely come a long way from this video

@davidvose2475 2 жыл бұрын

I have had a Rolex Datejust for about 20 years. It's my only watch, I wear it every day, and I've never seen inside it. It was a pleasure to see how intricate and well-made my watch is from your video - makes me appreciate it even more. Thank you

@jairoz5412 2 жыл бұрын

Why am I watching an entire video about putting together a watch instead of doing my college homework? 🤣

@blthetube1962 4 жыл бұрын

I would be confident in the "Taking apart" part..... It's the putting "Back together" part that would have me worried.

@mohidsultan7175 2 жыл бұрын

I have had a very emotional attachment with Rolex for many years. I remember I was 16 years old when my grandfather bought me my first ever Rolex. It was a steal and gold date just with a jubilee bracelet with diamond hour markers. Fast forward many years later my grandfather unfortunately passed away and i ended up inheriting all of his watch. I had never seen such a collection In my life brands from Patek, Rolex, omega, adumars piguet, even zenith. And that was the beginning of my watch enthusiasm. Thank you for bringing back a great old memory. Keep up the good work.

@jpl77 2 жыл бұрын

Not a watchmaker at all, nor is it my hobby, but in reference to losing the jewel... I lost a really small piece from a rifle while out in the country during tear down and cleaning. I came home, washed my clothes... and while folding my laundry that smallest piece that I thought I lost fell out. Lesson here is if you've lost something check your clothing thoroughly!

@zski03 2 жыл бұрын

I'm only at the start of the video and I don't know if you end up addressing this further on, and a (very) brief check of the comments didn't see anyone else mention it, but the markings on the inside cover are Arabic.

@TheAceOfFire 2 жыл бұрын

The very awkward and slightly quiet way that you mentioned how you lost a part is somehow very satisfying and adorable. I also love the mental image that your entire home has tons of bitty tiny Jewels hidden around it because they keep popping off!

@MrGroupA 4 жыл бұрын

I actually use vids, like this one, to calm my anxiety often, and tonight this one helped me a lot really.

@dianelee2100 3 жыл бұрын

My great-grandfather was the general manager of the Hamilton watch company in Lancaster Pennsylvania for over 40 years. Being a master watch builder all his life, I can't believe he did this every day. What a a craft it is. You are brave

@philmann3476 2 жыл бұрын

"If it's right, they go together pretty nicely." True words, and applicable to many areas of life, not just watches. There was a great commercial back in the 60s where they put a bunch of separate watch parts in a box, shook it up for a few seconds, and, presto, a fully assembled running watch appears within. Guess the idea was it was so finely engineered, the parts automatically knew just where they belonged.

@InCountry6970 2 жыл бұрын

These types of videos are what KZfaq should be all about. Just a great repair on a very nice watch. You narration could not be scripted better. Thanks

@johnlatham7092 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos not just for the content (which is rivetting) but also because of the effort you take in the technical side of making these videos !!! They are pleasing to the eye with seamless edits (so many of them as well) that just flow like a good wine. Probably the best produced videos on KZfaq I've come across. Well done Marshall, keep it up !

@ChrisHodges87 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was given this model watch in 1983 and my son has my father’s same model from 1984. We recently had both serviced and fully restored by Rolex $$$. Such a joy to see what is involved and your very engaging and modest narration. I hope to have them both passed down for many generations to come. Thanks again for a wonderful video and lesson.

@chocolategourmand 2 жыл бұрын

You missed the opportunity to get a baseline on the timegrapher after removing the loose screw. It would be interesting to see how bad it was. Thanks for making this great content. I’m amazed that you are an amateur-you do a really great job it seems.