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DrLindaPhD · 11 August 2012, 10:45 PM

I'd like to view a YouTube video of someone restoring, repairing a Rolex. Are there any out there? Does anyone have a collection of videos on servicing so I can actually see how it is done. I'm just curious about this and would like to observe the process.

Rikki · 11 August 2012, 10:52 PM

You must like to watch grass grow as well Rikki

MonBK · 11 August 2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

I'd like to view a YouTube video of someone restoring, repairing a Rolex. Are there any out there? Does anyone have a collection of videos on servicing so I can actually see how it is done. I'm just curious about this and would like to observe the process.

Yes, search Youtube.

Lt.Arclight · 3 September 2012, 05:09 PM

I've serviced literally hundreds of them in the last 25 years. Practice makes perfect. Check out this site, I think you will find the 3135 movement video interesting. Lubrication of the cap jewels on the balance is left out-unfortunately the most skill intensive part of reassembling the movement.http://hiro.alliancehorlogere.com/en...upe/Rolex_3135

When I apprenticed, lathe work and the actual fabrication of parts REALLY is WATCHMAKING. To turn a balance staff from scratch is very difficult. Most service work is quite easy. Steady hand,and not launching tiny parts into the void is VERY important. There are several lubricants for the various pivots and jewels. One thing to note on the video is how little physical input is required to get the movement working.Enjoy.

Rikki · 4 September 2012, 12:19 AM

There are many watch video's some educational and informative some rather silly and crazy the one above on the 3135 is good but misses alot of things that are actually done in a reassembly. I was in the process a few years back of doing a watch repair video till the hard drive on the computer crashed and wiped out 3 hours of filming since then just haven't the time. Rikki

Brushpup · 4 September 2012, 01:32 AM

I want to see a video of those tiny little pieces being made. That would be impressive.

TimeToGo · 4 September 2012, 01:34 AM

Here you go:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...37#post3548937

11 August 2012, 10:45 PM	#1
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	Are there any YouTube videos of Rolex work? I'd like to view a YouTube video of someone restoring, repairing a Rolex. Are there any out there? Does anyone have a collection of videos on servicing so I can actually see how it is done. I'm just curious about this and would like to observe the process.

11 August 2012, 10:52 PM	#2
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	You must like to watch grass grow as well Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

4 September 2012, 12:19 AM	#5
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	There are many watch video's some educational and informative some rather silly and crazy the one above on the 3135 is good but misses alot of things that are actually done in a reassembly. I was in the process a few years back of doing a watch repair video till the hard drive on the computer crashed and wiped out 3 hours of filming since then just haven't the time. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

4 September 2012, 01:32 AM	#6
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	I want to see a video of those tiny little pieces being made. That would be impressive. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

3 September 2012, 05:09 PM	#4
Lt.Arclight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Todd Location: New Jersey Watch: 214270,116300 Posts: 104	I've serviced literally hundreds of them in the last 25 years. Practice makes perfect. Check out this site, I think you will find the 3135 movement video interesting. Lubrication of the cap jewels on the balance is left out-unfortunately the most skill intensive part of reassembling the movement.http://hiro.alliancehorlogere.com/en...upe/Rolex_3135 When I apprenticed, lathe work and the actual fabrication of parts REALLY is WATCHMAKING. To turn a balance staff from scratch is very difficult. Most service work is quite easy. Steady hand,and not launching tiny parts into the void is VERY important. There are several lubricants for the various pivots and jewels. One thing to note on the video is how little physical input is required to get the movement working.Enjoy.

4 September 2012, 01:34 AM	#7
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,719	Here you go: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...37#post3548937

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