I was recently contacted by friend who mentioned they would like their watch serviced as it had not been looked at in quite some time. We agreed to meet and he presented me with this lovely 18 carat gold Rolex GMT Master ii.
I am a professional watch repairer, I service a lot of Rolex you have done a great job you must not put yourself down by saying it’s not to Rolex standards.
One little observation, the way that the hands are fitted, specially for Rolex have a specific way that will have a margin of 2 minutes or less when changing the date.
I have a technical question for Rolex, does GMT Master II have “danger zone” to jump hours to change the date as many typical ETA 3135 (only time and date) based movement? I have a watch with ETA 3135 and it clearly stated don’t change the time between 9-3, but have never seen such phrase in GMT Master II manual. It has bugged me for very long time and I want to listen to your advice.
I think so too. I strongly suspect that a lot of unscrupulous watchmakers just throw the movement in the ultrasonic and then drop some oil in the places they can reach without disassembly.
I'm sitting here trying to wrap my mind around the magnitude of the genius mind it takes to invent, imagine and create something so perfect, complicated and intricate with so many moving parts that have to work in unison. And this was hundreds of years ago, too.
When you don't have TV or internet to distract you, things like this are possible. Imagine being in jail for life, but with access to tools and materials. You could probably invent something just as amazing.
@@samiam619 haha! Mark is a watchmaking guru! So, I am here very often and have learnt a great deal from Mark! He makes great videos and is a global asset! Richard
I know this video is 3 years old and you will probably not see the comment but. I'm lucky to own one of these and you have given me a view of mine I'll never see. Love your videos. You are making me contemplating getting into watchmaking as a hobby.
I just want to say this is one of the best TH-cam channels I've found. You've inspired me to order a movement and some tools to get started on learning the parts, their function, and assembly. I will 100% be buying your course. Thanks!!
Hi there, I just wanted to thank you for your channel and this video. It popped up accidentally and I had thought of changing. However, something told me to keep watching. I have been an avid watch collector (cheap watches) for sometime. A few years back I begin to focus on Rolex as my career progressed. Truthfully, I never understood what the fuss was about and why watches commanded such high prices. I just knew they were status symbols since anyone important in my firm wore one. So I figured I needed to have one or two as well. After watching this video and seeing the detail and craftsmanship that goes into quality timepieces mind has been blown. The level of mastery that the old watch makers and creators had when there wasn’t modern technology is very apparent. Thank you for bringing that to my attention. I have gained a whole new appreciation for quality timepieces. I have subscribed and look forward to viewing more videos. Godspeed!
I'm having my GMT Master II serviced right now. It's good to see what my pride and joy is going through. Only the 2nd service in 25 years. Yeah, I'll get roasted for that, but there's been no need. The watch has worked flawlessly until recently.
I saw that video where he worked on a $50 Chinese automatic watch. It was interesting to see these same sorts of hundreds of parts, but out of what looked kind of like crude stamped metal with large, crude gears, working, if just. There were some sad gouges, like they'd had trouble putting it together. And he suggested that such a movement was expected to last 5 years or so :/ But it DID work!
@@joshuascholar3220 a good point, and the same applies to cheaper vintage watches. You can get vintage Oris watches under $100 and vintage omega under $500, but the movements will have SO many gouged screws, scratched parts etc.
You should see a Vacheron Constantin, Patek Phillipe, Grand Seiko or Audemars Piguet caliber. They are all works of art, a few steps prettier than even this Rolex engine.
I’m thinking about buying this watch and this came up in my recommended videos. This is a very well produced video. Great editing, great music. Well done. By the way, I was surprised - shocked - to learn this channel had 146,000 subs. Fantastic.
I'm a subscriber and great fun of your channel and not a watch repairer like you or an enthusiast. But am surprised why I watch all your videos. I'm amazed by your patience in doing your trade.
After 3 years and a few "lost movements" im finally reaching to a point where i get a feel for the movement and not only reassembling i believe it to be so as im often getting amplitudes in the 280-305 degrees range , im still learning and upgrading my tools. I have made the decision of not getting into lathe work as to actually make components, for now , it can change though, never say never, but the time has to be right, so to speak and last a big thanks to Watch repair channel for providing a ton of inspiration and knowledge ! Have a nice day and thanks for being able to watch your work Best regards Allan🌞 Denmark
Pretty much any and everything that can be said here will be, so I'll focus my comments towards Mark. You, Sir are a true master. Your presentations here are always worth every minute spent watching & learning. Even if very few of us get the opportunity to see a Rolex movement in person, let alone service one, we all benefit from viewing your work here. It's plainly evident that you are spending extra time and effort to make sure that this beautiful movement is treated as it should be. Thanks for sharing your skills with us!
As only a hobby machinist, I cannot imagine the fabrication of those tiny precise parts. Also so much of the beauty of this watch will only be seen by the watch technician. Such mechanical beauty!
Hi ! Today I disassembled a quartz watch (just for fun, as it was broken I just wanted to see how it was made) and I think it could be nice to see you doing it with a quartz movement, even if it's a short video ! Don't know if you're too much skilled to practice on those but it could be fun ! Have a nice day, take care of you during this weird time !
I'm a proud owner of a GMT II with the 3186 movement, but being a poor Oil&Gas consultant of course the stainless steel version. Very nice video to watch and see the movement in detail.
Brilliantly videoed and narrated. As a newbie, I always learn so much from your videos that are so clear and precise in delivering the information. You have a knack of removing the fear of servicing watches, especially the more expensive ones. As a newbie, this means a lot to me and encourages me.. Thank you.
Its pretty amazing how you could remember which screw is to be on that specific location whew and you have a very steady hands very nice video keep it up more power to you
Hi Mark. Thank you for the high quality content you're providing. I love watches and although I don't have any automatic watch (only quartz) I hope I can buy some kind of automatic one in the future. I searched through the internet and I learned that Orient watches are very popular and affordable watches. In my country there are many people who have two or more of them. I know that you have "Watch repair lessons" but I was wondering if you'd be interested in making a TH-cam series on "how to service your own Orient watch". I was thinking about Orient Bambinos etc. with separate episode on what one would need (tools, what kind of lubricants on which part etc.) to do that. It could be aimed at only cleaning and lubricating the watch/watches. I think there could be many people interested in trying to lubricate their own watches not fearing that much of damaging their stuff (Orients aren't that expensive). Just step by step tutorial on how to take apart, clean, lubricate and put together watches in this price range (ex. Orients because it's very popular as far as I know). Although there are some Orient watch ORIENTed movies on YT, there are none (as far as I know) with most recent calibers and it's usually without a commentary (for total beginners), so you have to have some kind of overall watchmaking knowledge. I'll just live it under your consideration.
I really enjoy watching your videos my farther who has passed now was a jeweller and watch maker with a degree in horology , gemmology i used to sit and watch him repairing clicks and watches as a child
bob redard: And remember to take a bad video of it and “share” it to all and sundry. He’ll be so pleased you did that for him. You must be a marvellous, thoughtful son......
It's a fake or replica ROLEX. ROLEX don't burr up screws & over oil or scratch numbers in, looking at the parts they are heavily scratched up, it's a rubbish watch.
Great video, thank you. I can't wrap my head around how someone with enough skill and dexterity to strip and rebuild this movement was incapable of using the correct screwdriver or lubricating procedure !!! It's good to see you do it correctly AND be able to record it for our pleasure.
Did you have a watch repair shop in Torpoint in the UK in the early '90's ? If it was you, you serviced my '80's Seiko Chronometer, which is functioning perfectly to this day. I'm almost sure it was you and if so , you did a cracking job. If not, I enjoy your channel very much. Thank you. JANBOY. RN. Rtd.
I’m just here because TH-cam suggested it for me. I stayed because I’m a millwright and love working on machines. This however I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around how small these parts are. My mind knows a watch is small but my eyes are trying to tell me that train wheel shaft is way to long and must poke out threw the other side of the watch!!! I have so many question I’d love to ask as someone who knows nothing about watch repair, what’s certain parts do, why they are called what they are. Then above all that there is the ultimate part for me as someone who builds much larger pieces of equipment....How the heck do you guys make such small parts, it’s not like you can throw a piece of steel in a lathe or on a mill or even stick a piece of rod in a chuck and thread a screw!!! Now all that said I love watches but watching watch repair videos all day I have a new found appreciation of just what goes on inside these beautiful machines! Thank you guys (yourself and two other channels) that have kept me interested all day! I even stayed home from a round of golf to sped some time with the three of you!
As a new cal. 3186 owner (16570 Explorer II Polar I just purchased) I enjoyed this video. To see such details was wondrous to me. Thank you very much for doing this.
Completely terrifying and incredibly fascinating at the same time.the scale of the task and its intricacies plus that ever present fear of a tiny part pinging off,never to be found again.
Great video. Especially liked the fish eye view in the upper left corner allowing us to see your table layout. I have a Rolex GMT Master II and will enjoy it even more now that I know what it looks like inside.
Lovely watch and a pleasure to observe this service. I'm always happy to see you show regular service videos. The fun projects and teardowns have their own magic, but this type of content just never gets old for me. Many thanks.
I am not a great fan of the way Rolex look, but there is no argument that it is a high quality brand and the quality if the movements are amazing, love this video because it lets me look at the best on rolex watches, those amazing movements and not just the way the watch looks.
I scratched myself pretty badly just trying to change a strap today.... I can't even do that properly. You have very steady hands. Thank you for this video
Marvellous, each individual part is a masterpiece of engineering - matched only by the skill required to disassemble and reassemble it. Wow! That method of accuracy adjustment is mind-blowing!!
So relaxing to watch. I own an AP and also a Breitling with chronograph. I've never had them serviced. Both 5 years old. Never see water but after seeing this I reckon I will. Just had my 695 Abarth cam belt and service done at £890.... It seems a fair cost of £900 to have my Breitling done....
I am in awe of your skill set while watching this video! Are you using a loop while doing the work? There are some very small parts that require good eyesight and a delicate touch. I'd have no hesitation allowing you to work on my Rolex after seeing this video and the great care you take in your craft. Great Stuff..Cheers M.
I've always wondered why a Rolex is one of the ultimate watches. Well after seeing a few vids, I can now say, I see why. They are really quite beautiful in their quality, fit and finish are really something to marvel at. Mark you sir are an artisan. I'd have you service any of my pieces.
I really enjoyed your video. I asked my local watch maker what he thought, he said it was a bit over the top as his standard method for a Rolex service is a quick squirt of WD40.
Your service on a watch is outstanding, every video you do is very entertaining and the music really is relaxing your a pleasure to watch with the skills of a true craftsmen great video
It’s only after watching this that you understand why it costs almost a grand to have any good watch with only a few complications serviced. It’s hours of time from a very skilled craftsman using very specialized tools. Obviously this is a labor of love for most of the folks that do this for a living.
Found this very interesting ... I have a GMT Master II (Stainless version) which is now due for Service ... Auto wind not working ... so it will off to Rolex Melbourne once the New Years breaks are over ... just LOVE this watch ... not too keen on Rolex service centre pricing though but now I have seen what is involved I know pretty much what it is I pay for ... all makes sense in the grand scheme of things ... Thank you Cheers.
$30,000?! I don't see it except the name. It's a beautiful watch. I wear a WW2 Elgin and it keeps beautiful time and it hacks as well. I bought it for $185 and I'm happy. Great video and worth the viewing.
Great video. The finishing of the movement might be less glamorous than some luxury watches but you get the impression that the engineering and R&D that Rolex have invested in it over the decades results in a movement of near perfection in terms of reliability and precision.
No tienes qué menospreciar tú trabajo por no ser en un centro autorizado Rolex, tu trabajo es igual qué ellos, muy profesional y asombroso,felicito tú canal y deseo tengas el mejor de los éxitos, el día de hoy tienes un nuevo suscriptor en tu canal. Saludos!!
HI MY NAMES PETE, I LIVE IN DEAL IN KENT, YOU ARE ONE "VERY" "VERY" CLEVER MAN AND YOUR CONTENT AND CAMERA WORK IS ON PAR WITH YOUR AMAZING WATCH SKILLS . PLEASE KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK, WHERE DID YOU OBTAIN YOUR WATCH SKILLS AND NERVES OF STEEL, YOU ARE NOW TOP OF MY "YOU-TUBE" VIEWING, MANY THANKS AGAIN [PETE]
Nice video. Please stay at home sir. These are trying times and I wish you and your family well. And I pray that you people come out well and strong after this pandemic.
Masterful is a word that I would use after watching this video. As always, you make it look easy Mark. With regard to standard, I am inclined to think that the only difference is that you were not in a Rolex shop using Rolex equipment. Excellent work!
IMHO, you have the same level of skill, patience, knowledge and calm nerves that a neurosurgeon must have to do his/her job... only your 'patients' never die; they just get made like new!
Thank you WRC, this video is stunning! It is rare to find full details on servicing a Rolex GMT movement! I've not yet understood how the immediate date change feature works, even now, but it is a real pleasure to see how firm the date is inside the window until it changes, how kindly you've let us see at the end of the video! Thank you so much!
Rolex should do a cheaper style Watch that Kids would go crazy for,,, an make even more billions. Amazing internals,. how about the gems too! I was thinking the same Timmy, Awesome stuff.
Actually, Rolex watches are overpriced. They are overpriced for two reasons: - many Rolex watches (Daytona, GMT, Pepsi) gain in value in the second-hand market, so there are more demands than offer on the new Rolex, therefore the price edges up. The waiting list is about 1-2 years to have your watch delivered - Rolex themselves limit their production to continue this speculation, so the price is literally skyrocketing. Now, with more and more rich people being interested in investing in a watch, the majority of "luxury" watches are overpriced. I hope the bubble will blow up, for reasonable prices to come back Example : the Omega Speedmaster cost $900 in the early 1980's Now it costs $8000, and inflation is not sufficient to explain the raise Piaget Altiplano cost $6000 and didn't sell well. After raising the price up to a tremendous $19000, sells doubled
Many thanks for this, what about the pressure test and is it needed? Just checking - $800 to service a Rolex. A normal Rolex overhaul ranges from $600 to $1000
As you've had experience servicing both, how would you compare a Rolex movement to an Omega movement? I mean the quality, the intricacy, the engineering and the value for money.
I was recently contacted by friend who mentioned they would like their watch serviced as it had not been looked at in quite some time. We agreed to meet and he presented me with this lovely 18 carat gold Rolex GMT Master ii.
I want friends like that, no jokes, excellent work and excellent video. Thanks for sharing it with us
That´s craftsmanship at it´s best! Wonderful work and always a pleasure to watch and listen to. Respect!
Good job video documenting just in case something was amiss ! If I were to purchase a NOS big zero could I send it to you for service ? 🥂 Lol
What do you normally charge for your fee for this job?
I told a buddy I would work on his diamond encrusted Rolex. It didn't happen. He wouldn't even let me look at it! Told him I needed the practice!
I am a professional watch repairer, I service a lot of Rolex you have done a great job you must not put yourself down by saying it’s not to Rolex standards.
One little observation, the way that the hands are fitted, specially for Rolex have a specific way that will have a margin of 2 minutes or less when changing the date.
@@edmondzacapa9935 Really? my brand new Rolex changes date at like 3 minutes after
@@edmondzacapa9935 official standard is less -5 +10 is acceptable to pass a typical BHI course
I have a technical question for Rolex, does GMT Master II have “danger zone” to jump hours to change the date as many typical ETA 3135 (only time and date) based movement? I have a watch with ETA 3135 and it clearly stated don’t change the time between 9-3, but have never seen such phrase in GMT Master II manual. It has bugged me for very long time and I want to listen to your advice.
I think he’s probably using that as a “compliment” for himself ;)
I think the servicing of all high-end watches should be videoed and the video given to the owner along with his watch.
I think so too. I strongly suspect that a lot of unscrupulous watchmakers just throw the movement in the ultrasonic and then drop some oil in the places they can reach without disassembly.
@@thepenultimateninja5797 Won't that damage the movement?
ThePenultimateNinja I’m more worried about them pulling out parts and replacing with shit parts.
Paul Amarante yeah. The thefting the original expensive parts and replacing with cheap replica parts
Same for CARS!
The only youtube channel that actually has pleasant background music that does NOT ruin the video....thank you !
Wouldn't you like some rap?
My thoughts exactly and started to comment. So often the music overwhelms the commentary but his is a perfect compliment to the visuals.
I'm sitting here trying to wrap my mind around the magnitude of the genius mind it takes to invent, imagine and create something so perfect, complicated and intricate with so many moving parts that have to work in unison. And this was hundreds of years ago, too.
Blows my mind every time I think about it too, it's just madness to be even able to conceive it.
ancient AutoCAD ;)
When you don't have TV or internet to distract you, things like this are possible. Imagine being in jail for life, but with access to tools and materials. You could probably invent something just as amazing.
adamaj the watches today is way more complicated than 100 years ago
@E Z : I see what you did.
i prefer watching your video than many tv dramas , with background light music, so relaxing.... thank you very much
As a collector, I simply had no idea. Thank you for making me appreciate my watches even more.
What an clever guy that owner was, to have his watch serviced well and have a video put on the internet to prove it!
My days that is a pretty watch! Very pleased that this watch found its way into your expert care Mark. Great video as always! Richard
Richard Perrett Watchmaker Funny seeing you here!
Thank you Richard :)
@@samiam619 haha! Mark is a watchmaking guru! So, I am here very often and have learnt a great deal from Mark! He makes great videos and is a global asset! Richard
This is one of the most peaceful videos I've watched
This is gotta be one of the best Rolex service video on TH-cam so far.
(I have another one in mind, but that wasn't so complete or narrated.)
I know this video is 3 years old and you will probably not see the comment but. I'm lucky to own one of these and you have given me a view of mine I'll never see. Love your videos. You are making me contemplating getting into watchmaking as a hobby.
I have seen quite a few watch repair/cleaning. This Rolex has to be one of the most beautiful watches I have seen so far!
I just want to say this is one of the best TH-cam channels I've found. You've inspired me to order a movement and some tools to get started on learning the parts, their function, and assembly. I will 100% be buying your course. Thanks!!
Fish Sticks I just ordered a 6497 Chinese movement. 35 bucks on eBay. Plan on taking it apart.
Hi there,
I just wanted to thank you for your channel and this video. It popped up accidentally and I had thought of changing. However, something told me to keep watching.
I have been an avid watch collector (cheap watches) for sometime. A few years back I begin to focus on Rolex as my career progressed. Truthfully, I never understood what the fuss was about and why watches commanded such high prices. I just knew they were status symbols since anyone important in my firm wore one. So I figured I needed to have one or two as well.
After watching this video and seeing the detail and craftsmanship that goes into quality timepieces mind has been blown.
The level of mastery that the old watch makers and creators had when there wasn’t modern technology is very apparent.
Thank you for bringing that to my attention. I have gained a whole new appreciation for quality timepieces.
I have subscribed and look forward to viewing more videos. Godspeed!
I dont know why I can watch these videos all the way through... I am mesmerized each and every time by the beautiful parts inside.
I'm having my GMT Master II serviced right now. It's good to see what my pride and joy is going through. Only the 2nd service in 25 years. Yeah, I'll get roasted for that, but there's been no need. The watch has worked flawlessly until recently.
When I see how beautiful the movement of a Rolex is constructed I realize why they command a premium price. Great video!
I saw that video where he worked on a $50 Chinese automatic watch. It was interesting to see these same sorts of hundreds of parts, but out of what looked kind of like crude stamped metal with large, crude gears, working, if just. There were some sad gouges, like they'd had trouble putting it together. And he suggested that such a movement was expected to last 5 years or so :/ But it DID work!
@@joshuascholar3220 a good point, and the same applies to cheaper vintage watches. You can get vintage Oris watches under $100 and vintage omega under $500, but the movements will have SO many gouged screws, scratched parts etc.
You should see a Vacheron Constantin, Patek Phillipe, Grand Seiko or Audemars Piguet caliber. They are all works of art, a few steps prettier than even this Rolex engine.
You pay for finish and art, of course if you want an actual accurate watch then you'll just buy a quartz watch. 🤣
It's a replica ROLEX. scratches, grafitti, over-oiling on a ROLEX that has not been opened since factory.
I’m thinking about buying this watch and this came up in my recommended videos. This is a very well produced video. Great editing, great music. Well done. By the way, I was surprised - shocked - to learn this channel had 146,000 subs. Fantastic.
I'm a subscriber and great fun of your channel and not a watch repairer like you or an enthusiast. But am surprised why I watch all your videos. I'm amazed by your patience in doing your trade.
After 3 years and a few "lost movements" im finally reaching to a point where i get a feel for the movement and not only reassembling i believe it to be so as im often getting amplitudes in the 280-305 degrees range , im still learning and upgrading my tools. I have made the decision of not getting into lathe work as to actually make components, for now , it can change though, never say never, but the time has to be right, so to speak and last a big thanks to Watch repair channel for providing a ton of inspiration and knowledge !
Have a nice day and thanks for being able to watch your work
Best regards
Allan🌞
Denmark
Pretty much any and everything that can be said here will be, so I'll focus my comments towards Mark. You, Sir are a true master. Your presentations here are always worth every minute spent watching & learning. Even if very few of us get the opportunity to see a Rolex movement in person, let alone service one, we all benefit from viewing your work here. It's plainly evident that you are spending extra time and effort to make sure that this beautiful movement is treated as it should be. Thanks for sharing your skills with us!
As only a hobby machinist, I cannot imagine the fabrication of those tiny precise parts. Also so much of the beauty of this watch will only be seen by the watch technician. Such mechanical beauty!
I’m curious to know if you polished the case or the bracelet?
Hi ! Today I disassembled a quartz watch (just for fun, as it was broken I just wanted to see how it was made) and I think it could be nice to see you doing it with a quartz movement, even if it's a short video ! Don't know if you're too much skilled to practice on those but it could be fun !
Have a nice day, take care of you during this weird time !
As a fourth Generation watchmaker and repearing watches self for 17 Years . I can only say wunderful job!
I'm a proud owner of a GMT II with the 3186 movement, but being a poor Oil&Gas consultant of course the stainless steel version.
Very nice video to watch and see the movement in detail.
Very relaxing to watch. You are a mechanical surgeon. I never knew a watch could contain so many minute components. Unreal!!
This channel will always be my go to source for lessons, nobody does it better than our teacher here.
Thanks teacher 😊
Brilliantly videoed and narrated. As a newbie, I always learn so much from your videos that are so clear and precise in delivering the information. You have a knack of removing the fear of servicing watches, especially the more expensive ones. As a newbie, this means a lot to me and encourages me.. Thank you.
Its pretty amazing how you could remember which screw is to be on that specific location whew and you have a very steady hands very nice video keep it up more power to you
I think the watch is stunning, The servicing was impeccable.
I would probably assemble this just like an IKEA furniture, always having a couple of screws and bits over when ”finished”...
Lol!
Same...yeah; same! Lol
Hi Mark. Thank you for the high quality content you're providing. I love watches and although I don't have any automatic watch (only quartz) I hope I can buy some kind of automatic one in the future. I searched through the internet and I learned that Orient watches are very popular and affordable watches. In my country there are many people who have two or more of them.
I know that you have "Watch repair lessons" but I was wondering if you'd be interested in making a TH-cam series on "how to service your own Orient watch". I was thinking about Orient Bambinos etc. with separate episode on what one would need (tools, what kind of lubricants on which part etc.) to do that. It could be aimed at only cleaning and lubricating the watch/watches. I think there could be many people interested in trying to lubricate their own watches not fearing that much of damaging their stuff (Orients aren't that expensive). Just step by step tutorial on how to take apart, clean, lubricate and put together watches in this price range (ex. Orients because it's very popular as far as I know). Although there are some Orient watch ORIENTed movies on YT, there are none (as far as I know) with most recent calibers and it's usually without a commentary (for total beginners), so you have to have some kind of overall watchmaking knowledge.
I'll just live it under your consideration.
Wow. You make it look so easy. Your tweezer work is incredible
I really enjoy watching your videos my farther who has passed now was a jeweller and watch maker with a degree in horology , gemmology i used to sit and watch him repairing clicks and watches as a child
I am not a huge Rolex fan, but I do like this watch. I think the service you performed on it was impeccable. Well done Mark!
i got a gmt 2 in black about 16 years ago brand new for £2700 , i just got it seviced and it stll looks brand new.
Such patience and professionalism... admirable
thanks! im going to surprise my dad for his birthday and give his rolex a servicing myself
bob redard: And remember to take a bad video of it and “share” it to all and sundry. He’ll be so pleased you did that for him. You must be a marvellous, thoughtful son......
It looked like the last guy who serviced it just removed the back and sprayed it with WD-40😂
LOL
It's a fake or replica ROLEX. ROLEX don't burr up screws & over oil or scratch numbers in, looking at the parts they are heavily scratched up, it's a rubbish watch.
🤣😂🤣
I can repair some basics of watch problems but if the watch is original rolex im so afraid to repairing it bec its very difficult and danger 😊
Dusty Farmer imagin being this dumb
A very good result. My Rolexes serviced at Cologne Germany were never so accurate... Congrats, Achim Singapore+
Brother, you did very well. I think you did better than some Rolex repair representative.
Great video, thank you. I can't wrap my head around how someone with enough skill and dexterity to strip and rebuild this movement was incapable of using the correct screwdriver or lubricating procedure !!! It's good to see you do it correctly AND be able to record it for our pleasure.
Wow Mark! This view into the quality of a Rolex movement is SOOO informative. Thank you
Did you have a watch repair shop in Torpoint in the UK in the early '90's ? If it was you, you serviced my '80's Seiko Chronometer, which is functioning perfectly to this day. I'm almost sure it was you and if so , you did a cracking job. If not, I enjoy your channel very much. Thank you. JANBOY. RN. Rtd.
You don’t just own a Rolex. You own a work of art!
Whether someone likes Rolex or not, it is a beautiful, robust movement.
I could watch you work all day.
Another great video Mark and beautiful background music
I’m just here because TH-cam suggested it for me. I stayed because I’m a millwright and love working on machines. This however I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around how small these parts are. My mind knows a watch is small but my eyes are trying to tell me that train wheel shaft is way to long and must poke out threw the other side of the watch!!! I have so many question I’d love to ask as someone who knows nothing about watch repair, what’s certain parts do, why they are called what they are. Then above all that there is the ultimate part for me as someone who builds much larger pieces of equipment....How the heck do you guys make such small parts, it’s not like you can throw a piece of steel in a lathe or on a mill or even stick a piece of rod in a chuck and thread a screw!!! Now all that said I love watches but watching watch repair videos all day I have a new found appreciation of just what goes on inside these beautiful machines!
Thank you guys (yourself and two other channels) that have kept me interested all day! I even stayed home from a round of golf to sped some time with the three of you!
It's a pleasure to see you manage a Vostok or a Rolex with the same passion! Thank you for sharing!
As a new cal. 3186 owner (16570 Explorer II Polar I just purchased) I enjoyed this video. To see such details was wondrous to me. Thank you very much for doing this.
Completely terrifying and incredibly fascinating at the same time.the scale of the task and its intricacies plus that ever present fear of a tiny part pinging off,never to be found again.
Best watch service/education channel on the interwebs.
Great video. Especially liked the fish eye view in the upper left corner allowing us to see your table layout. I have a Rolex GMT Master II and will enjoy it even more now that I know what it looks like inside.
my farther used to charge 2/6p shillings in the 50 .to repair a watch. thank for this video.
Lovely watch and a pleasure to observe this service. I'm always happy to see you show regular service videos. The fun projects and teardowns have their own magic, but this type of content just never gets old for me. Many thanks.
Can you please show the servicing of a Miyota 8215?
I am not a great fan of the way Rolex look, but there is no argument that it is a high quality brand and the quality if the movements are amazing, love this video because it lets me look at the best on rolex watches, those amazing movements and not just the way the watch looks.
How does the price of gold come into the pricing of a Rolex like this one?
What do you think of A Longe Soehne? Would you consider their movements on par with Rolex and Patek?
Interesting question. If you’re familiar with those manufacturers you probably know ALS and Patek are in another league.
I scratched myself pretty badly just trying to change a strap today.... I can't even do that properly. You have very steady hands. Thank you for this video
What a superb piece of machinery. Were you nervous doing it? Those jewels, wow so minute!
Marvellous, each individual part is a masterpiece of engineering - matched only by the skill required to disassemble and reassemble it. Wow! That method of accuracy adjustment is mind-blowing!!
So relaxing to watch. I own an AP and also a Breitling with chronograph. I've never had them serviced. Both 5 years old. Never see water but after seeing this I reckon I will. Just had my 695 Abarth cam belt and service done at £890.... It seems a fair cost of £900 to have my Breitling done....
I can see why watchmakers like working on Rolex...That is gorgeous movement! Thanks so much for sharing!
I am in awe of your skill set while watching this video! Are you using a loop while doing the work? There are some very small parts that require good eyesight and a delicate touch. I'd have no hesitation allowing you to work on my Rolex after seeing this video and the great care you take in your craft. Great Stuff..Cheers M.
10:04 and 30:28 "Here you can see an example of an Omega inside your Rolex."
I've always wondered why a Rolex is one of the ultimate watches. Well after seeing a few vids, I can now say, I see why. They are really quite beautiful in their quality, fit and finish are really something to marvel at. Mark you sir are an artisan. I'd have you service any of my pieces.
I really enjoyed your video. I asked my local watch maker what he thought, he said it was a bit over the top as his standard method for a Rolex service is a quick squirt of WD40.
I also heard it and this is no a joke
Your service on a watch is outstanding, every video you do is very entertaining and the music really is relaxing your a pleasure to watch with the skills of a true craftsmen great video
This is a true craftsmen with outstanding skills and a joy to watch
Fascinating to watch you work, strange that someone had the skill to strip that watch down and put it back together but made such a bad job of it!
What are the purple parts?
It’s only after watching this that you understand why it costs almost a grand to have any good watch with only a few complications serviced. It’s hours of time from a very skilled craftsman using very specialized tools. Obviously this is a labor of love for most of the folks that do this for a living.
Found this very interesting ... I have a GMT Master II (Stainless version) which is now due for Service ... Auto wind not working ... so it will off to Rolex Melbourne once the New Years breaks are over ... just LOVE this watch ... not too keen on Rolex service centre pricing though but now I have seen what is involved I know pretty much what it is I pay for ... all makes sense in the grand scheme of things ... Thank you Cheers.
$30,000?! I don't see it except the name. It's a beautiful watch. I wear a WW2 Elgin and it keeps beautiful time and it hacks as well. I bought it for $185 and I'm happy. Great video and worth the viewing.
Great video. The finishing of the movement might be less glamorous than some luxury watches but you get the impression that the engineering and R&D that Rolex have invested in it over the decades results in a movement of near perfection in terms of reliability and precision.
What would be the cost to replace all the movement parts that were scratched and scuffed
You can just remove the scratches...
Just curious as to why you begin the disassembly process with power still remaining in the watch ?
No tienes qué menospreciar tú trabajo por no ser en un centro autorizado Rolex, tu trabajo es igual qué ellos, muy profesional y asombroso,felicito tú canal y deseo tengas el mejor de los éxitos, el día de hoy tienes un nuevo suscriptor en tu canal. Saludos!!
HI MY NAMES PETE, I LIVE IN DEAL IN KENT, YOU ARE ONE "VERY" "VERY" CLEVER MAN AND YOUR CONTENT AND CAMERA WORK IS ON PAR WITH YOUR AMAZING WATCH SKILLS . PLEASE KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK, WHERE DID YOU OBTAIN YOUR WATCH SKILLS AND NERVES OF STEEL, YOU ARE NOW TOP OF MY "YOU-TUBE" VIEWING, MANY THANKS AGAIN [PETE]
This guy is the Bob Ross of watch repair.😀
Nice video. Please stay at home sir. These are trying times and I wish you and your family well. And I pray that you people come out well and strong after this pandemic.
I'd trust you over Rolex anyday! Amazing skills and attention to detail. Thank god I found your channel.
It was so great to watch this! Well done
Masterful is a word that I would use after watching this video. As always, you make it look easy Mark. With regard to standard, I am inclined to think that the only difference is that you were not in a Rolex shop using Rolex equipment. Excellent work!
Great video, great to see the quality of the inside components. Deffo doesn't look like the quality you would expect for 30k
An absolute bonafied surgeon. My eyes hurt just watching. I don't think I've ever seen anything so masterful.
Excellent stuff. Loved the video and the quality of the repair.
Did you playback the video in reverse so you can put it back together? I think I will do that if have to do it myself. It is very easy.
Your steadiness and patience are to be admired!
Fantastic work my friend! Your Craftsmanship is on point! 👌
IMHO, you have the same level of skill, patience, knowledge and calm nerves that a neurosurgeon must have to do his/her job... only your 'patients' never die; they just get made like new!
Thank you WRC, this video is stunning! It is rare to find full details on servicing a Rolex GMT movement! I've not yet understood how the immediate date change feature works, even now, but it is a real pleasure to see how firm the date is inside the window until it changes, how kindly you've let us see at the end of the video! Thank you so much!
I don’t care which brand being worked I always have great inspiration watching these videos
I've always wondered what made these so expensive. Now I know! Fascinating. Many thanks for a very educational video.
Rolex should do a cheaper style Watch that Kids would go crazy for,,, an make even more billions.
Amazing internals,. how about the gems too!
I was thinking the same Timmy, Awesome stuff.
Actually, Rolex watches are overpriced. They are overpriced for two reasons:
- many Rolex watches (Daytona, GMT, Pepsi) gain in value in the second-hand market, so there are more demands than offer on the new Rolex, therefore the price edges up. The waiting list is about 1-2 years to have your watch delivered
- Rolex themselves limit their production to continue this speculation, so the price is literally skyrocketing.
Now, with more and more rich people being interested in investing in a watch, the majority of "luxury" watches are overpriced.
I hope the bubble will blow up, for reasonable prices to come back
Example : the Omega Speedmaster cost $900 in the early 1980's
Now it costs $8000, and inflation is not sufficient to explain the raise
Piaget Altiplano cost $6000 and didn't sell well. After raising the price up to a tremendous $19000, sells doubled
I think I will attempt this on my gold/stainless GMT Master tomorrow. What could possibly go wrong?
Wow don't you get nervous you might forget to put a piece back in, or lose a piece... Looks so delicate!
Many thanks for this, what about the pressure test and is it needed? Just checking - $800 to service a Rolex. A normal Rolex overhaul ranges from $600 to $1000
As you've had experience servicing both, how would you compare a Rolex movement to an Omega movement? I mean the quality, the intricacy, the engineering and the value for money.
If anyone doubts the cost and mechanical ingenuity of a Rolex plus the skill required to maintain it ,this is must viewing.