Rolex after Plane Crash - Restoration of a wrecked Rolex Milgauss 116400GV
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- This Rolex was destroyed in a plane crash in 2013. Flight 214 operated by Asiana Airlines struck a seawall at San Francisco Airport and crashed on the runway. The watch and its owner were thrown across the plane upon impact. The watch was destroyed and the owner never boarded a plane again.
The owner kept the watch in a glass case on his desk, as a reminder of how lucky he was. In 2023, 10 years after the accident, he sent the watch to me for restoration. In most cases I turn down requests of this type. Restoring watches is my hobby and not my job. But this time I couldn't resist.
This Rolex Milgauss is powered by the Rolex 3131 Caliber. The special feature of this watch is its resistance to electromagnetic fields. Thanks to the Farraday cage that shields the movement, the watch can withstand electromagnetic fields of up to 1000 Gauss. The watch was worn by scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva.
The name "Milgauss" is derived from the French mille, which means one-thousand, and gauss, the unit of a magnetic field.
The Case and Bracelet is covered in deep scratches, the glass is broken, and the movement doesn´t work at all. I couldn't remove all the scratches without leaving any residue; I would have had to remove too much material. But this way the watch can still tell its story and still be worn in good condition.
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Watching this with my Milgauss on my wrist completely sobered by how my ticking companion is simultaneously more fragile and more durable than myself all at the same time. Awesome video.
You're so fortunate to have this watch. I will probably never have that chance..
You and me both 👍🏼 Shame we never get to see the cool design on the Faraday cage, but it's definitely given me even more respect for the watch.
Can’t get my head around not only the design and engineering that went into making the watch but the level of skill demonstrated in the repair process. 👍👍👍
Amen to that brother..
I also watch this and I don't quite understand On how you/one come up with something like this, it's small and works just like clockwork' no joke intended
@@Svensken8R❤❤😂❤😂❤😂❤é
Incredible how he remembers EXACTLY how everything goes!! 😮
This isn't high skill at all. Just practice for a month and anyone can do it. True skill is designing the movement
I really appreciate the care, love and professionalism you use to restore this beautiful survivor of a tragic event. Oyster steel bracelet for sure!
Once again I realize how great Rolex is.Almost no movements of this era had engravings on the base.
I also want to praise the repair techniques.
Good Skill！！
О какой эпохе идёт речь? Какие года производства?
@@egorboroda1099 For example Audemars Piguet(4401).
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I am afraid that the watch business is changing to a brand business.
That was an amazing video, and the opening had me truly captivated by the story. Great job friend!
Thanks mate 😊
Greetings, my dear friend, the professor... Yes, yes, I say it to you very seriously. You are a great professor of watches. 😘😍💪🏿 How much I loved you and your interesting video about bringing manual watches back to life again... 🤲🏾 I will pray and pray to the Lord for guidance, success, and continued success. 😘😘😘
Wow, your most beautiful videos and clips are more than enjoyable
I love you, I love you, I love you ❤️❤️❤️
A testimony to Rolex quality. Able to survive a plane crash with minimal damage.
why would anyone hand their modern rolex to a non rolex service centre is beyond me. just to save a couple of bucks?
@donkykon2094 I'd say that Red Dead Restorations skills show why he's more than capable to repair this watch.
Congrats on your Time Machine upgrade!
Never realized how cool the inside of a milgauss is. They are very unique! What a story behind this watch!
When someone trusts you with a priceless artifact of their life's story, you can rest assured that you do good work.
Wonderful video and NO MUSIC, brilliant. Hairy arms, no choice, never bracelet. ⚘️👍
I'm so glad that this channel exists. Absolute treasure watching.
Wow amazing great skills and workmanship 😮
Who cares what the haters say, the Milgauss is a cool watch. Glad to see this one brought back to life!
Mil gauss is a great watch !
The only cool Rolex.
I don’t know if you’d call me a hater or not, lol, but the only reason I dislike the Milgauss is that crooked seconds hand, for me personally it detracts from the symmetry of the watch. Don’t get me wrong it’s a sweet looking watch, just not for me.
@@arancourt5623the second hand is what makes it cool, since it has magnetic resistance. Otherwise it just looks like any other watch ;) but hey, that’s what’s cool about this stupid hobby - there’s something for everyone!
I think the seconds hand looks cool.
This is a watch with a very special feature and the seconds hand is a reminder to that.
I also like the colours, especially the green crystal.
I can't believe what I am seeing.. Such perfection.
Totally amazed! Again. The tools alone reminds me of the doll fixer in toy story. And the quality of your video is just pure art.
I'm glad the owner survived! I wouldn't board a plane ever again either after that. I was surprised there was no major damage inside the watch.
The only thing I think is weird is that they are having you clean up the scratches, especially after they kept it as a reminder for 10 years. I would want to keep it like it was after the crash... but that's just me
Türkiye de sizin gibi saat ustası bulmak mümkün değil tam bir sanatçısınız videolarınız hayran bırakıyor👑👏👏👏
Best watch restoration channel on youtube.. please post more 👍🏼
The restoration is nothing short of magnificent. The story of this watch is one for the books, thankfully the owner survived though the watch was rendered nearly destroyed, thankfully not vice-versa - a very very lucky man that day.
I wouldn’t say the the watch was nearly destroyed
Only the glass was broken
My favorite high end watch model. Cool restoration.
Young boy , brilliant work .
You are an F'ing genius when it comes to watch restoration! Hands down the BEST I have seen on TH-cam! You blow my mind!
Excellent work lovely GOD BLESSED YOU
Fantastic filming and excellent restoration as always. Top notch. I really enjoyed this one.
Its addictive watching a master at work WONDERFUL
I wanted this watch for many years and never did get one. After seeing the faraday case protecting the movement (which I was never aware of), I want it even more now. What an amazing timepiece. I love it!!
What a fantastic job on resurrecting this piece back to life. The 'Phoenix' is alive once again..as is the fortunate owner. What a horrible accident. Condolences to those effected.
Wow... never seen a rubber strap on a milgauss before. Looks absolutely amazing. What a beautiful and elegant design this watch is...
You work showed you understood the gravity of it all. Nothing but honor and respect. 👊🏽
Lo mejor que he visto en mi vida. Desde que naci me gustaron los relojes
Wow, I was there on that day on site as a PO . I remember well. Life changing . Lots of smoke.
Mass confusion. remember a women passenger trying to get off and away from the aircraft was accidently killed by a responding Airport Fire-Engine. I’m hypnotized by your story and work FROM THE ASHES OF THE FIRE ..A LIFE MEMORY OF SADNESS IS SLIGHTLY LIFTED UP . YOUR DETAILED TEDIOUS LOVING HANDS BRINGS SOME CLOSURE. I would be honored if you serviced my Pepsi Rolex my sons gave me…YOU ARE BLESSED WITH A GIFT VERY FEW HAVE. Your equipment reflects on your professional craft and in my eyes an Artist. I hope you pass on your teaching to young people so your work and ethic is passed on to another Generation.
The detail that goes into this, is incredible! I thought pulling an iPhone apart was challenging! The knowledge itself, let alone the tools required. Absolutely incredible on many levels
Amazing work man! I am happy that you got yourself new Elma gadgets and a brand new modern era time machine which seems to be eco friendly replacing the medieval one which had to be kept in an isolated room 😂 Last but not least, I am sorry for the plane crash and for all lives lost, may they rest in peace.
Rolex original steel strap - every time! I own a 1960 Tudor Sub in Rolex case with original Rolex strap. Looks great, works fine too.
As always, a great video, a great restoration and a great history about this clock!!!. Thank you for sharing this amazing videos. 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Beautifully done! Always amazed at the original design intricacy and beauty of the Rolex but then you add in the skill of the watchmaker/restorer and it is truly a work of art.
Best watch restoration channel!!
A pleasure to see a craftsman, working with the right tools and the remarkable result of the labour. Kudos.
This video clearly shows why quality watches are so expensive. Every detail is illustrated with extreme precision. Bravissimo.
This is a beautiful piece of art. The colors combination is just top.
I love my Milgauss. I call it the Harry Potter watch due to the lighting bolt speed second hand.
The most beautiful restoration. How incredible is it to learn about the design, skill, and craftsmanship it takes to design a Rolex watch.
I like the rubber strap!!!! I'll look into this brand. Thank you!
Everything about this video was so clean
That is the best looking Rolex I've seen.
I think the same 😊
Not kidding.
I'm watching your videos in Korea, too! Fixing an old watch is essentially no different to turning back time.
Wahnsinn, welche Geschichte hinter dieser Uhr steckt. Auch das Ergebnis deiner guten Arbeit ist wahnsinn 👍🏻 Perfekter Ganglauf, starke Amplitude, 0.0 Abfallfehler und äußerlich einfach auch wie aus der Fabrik. Vielleicht deine beste gefilmte Uhr bis jetzt. Obwohl ich das ja auch nicht zum ersten Mal schreibe 😅
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I would choose rolex steel bracelet over a silicone rubber strap--much more classier!
Agreed. I got one for my Submariner. Took it off after a day. Just didn’t look right.
I won’t ever understand why people choose rubber for wearing expensive watches. I just prefer steel.
Verynice repairing
True
To be fair, apart from the crystal being smashed this was basically a regular watch service. The worst damage sustained by the watch was when the hammer smashed the crystal out from the bezel. Glad the owner survived the crash obviously and love these videos in general. Production value and editing in this guys videos are always particularly good.
You forgot the broken jewel. That was actually the hardest part of the service of the movement itself.
However, the restoration of the case and the bracelet is where the real magic occurs.
What a great story of this beautiful instrument . I could never afford a watch like that but just seeing how you brought it back was truly a showing of your experience and skill . Thank you for allowing me in your world .
Не в часах счастье уважаемый.Главное здоровье родных и близких😉.Всего самого наилучшего.
Translate please . Thank you .@@Оля-л1л8о
Высший пилотаж!!!!!!!!! Слов нет, одни эмоции 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Steel ! Excellent !!!!
Great job on the restoration! I love that there are a couple of small dings still on the watch, they are hard to spot but they keep the story of the watch alive. Marks of the passage of time and the memories they evoke are more valuable to me than the price of the watch.
Beautiful restoration 🫶👍💪
Beautiful result! I prefer the steel bracelet.
amazing workmanship..
Отличная работа👍👍👍👍👍
The master has the deepest respect.
Video yang selalu saya tunggu
like a luxurious show..always interesting👍👍👍greetings from Indonesia
I could watch these all day. Amazing work.
I'm just starting out in this as a hobby.....wow just wow the skill precision and attention to detail is absolutely incredible 👏
The legend returns! Thanks for another great video!!!
Dramatic story for the watch and wonderful restoration job. Bravo!!!👏
Thank you very much!
Incredible restoration and story behind this time piece, such a tragedy.
I don't have any words to comment after seeing this video you are simply superb man...
Fantastic restoration and totally awesome editing, this video is a work of genius.
Brilliant! Real craftsmanship! Great rebuild and service!
Beautiful work on that splendid Rolex. Love your videos!!!
One of the classiest Rolex watches I have seen , great job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻😎
Thanks 😊
What a neat story. Absolutely lovely restoration (super job in getting the matte and polished surfaces just perfect).
My dream watch ❤
An interesting and attractive watch. It must have been terrifying to go through that crash. After a decade, it seems right to let the past fade away.
Definitivamente un Rolex es un Rolex, maravilloso trabajo y excelente video, saludos desde Chile
Beautiful watch, 0 s/day, just amazing.
I love the second's hand made to look like a lightning bolt Zeus ❤
Excellent job on the repair and good video production value too. Since I began videoing my own watch repairs & restorations (not online) I find that every screw goes in perfectly, a spring never flies away, every balance wheel placement takes one attempt, and the watch runs flawlessly. 😊
Could watch these videos all day, a work of art.
Un gran trabajo como siempre.
Beautiful JOB¡¡¡¡¡ Thank you for share the video 👍 You are a master, Greetings from Guatemala
The force experienced in that plane crash was immense. The fact it was enough to shatter the sapphire crystal and STILL work after a service without needing to overhaul the movement speaks volumes on how well Rolex makes their watches.
Get off the D
I wish you could like a video multiple times. Best wristwatch restorations on TH-cam.
Rolex-Steel
Bracelet, definitely, because you did an excellent job on it…
👍👍👍
Both are nice on the watch but personally i prefer Rolex steel 👍🏼
Does this watch really have a lot of haters? Why? It's such a beautiful timepiece
Wow the history and the video of you repairing this watch must put £1000's on the price.
Thanks :)
Another one for the win, great job!
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Phenomenal story 😳 and a fantastic result. i like the look on the bracelet better. 👍
Amazing work ,love your channel, you are A genius.
Beautiful work and beautiful watch
Undeniable quality video, image, zoom…it’s perfect. It’s a real nice restoration to help this beautiful Rolex to back to life ! Good work, I love this one ! Thank you for sharing, best regards !! ✨👌
Thanks 😊
Great restoration 👍🏆
Great restoration as always. There's some lovely new tools and equipment since the last video i watched. 👍However, I'm still disappointed that you haven't tidied up those white wires on the otherwise immaculate cleaning machine. Put some sleeving on those cables.
You don't give up hm? 😅 The machine will be replaced with a brand new Elma solvex soon 😉
The Elma group must be really supportive! Great Resto!
9:16 how to say you FINALLY got that Elma sponsorship, without saying you got that Elma sponsorship!
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Ihre Arbeit ist faszinierend, toll!! Grüße aus der Dominikanischen Republik.
Vielen Dank!
Uau… amazing video… congratulations.
Thank you very much!
Loved the crystal repair!