Why Luxury Watch Restoration Costs So Much - restoring the legendary Jaeger Lecoultre reverso
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- A watch invented for King Charles favourite sport. As well as my own equipment, I needed another £53000 worth of equipment to restore this Jaeger lecoultre REVERSO so I went on a little road trip to seek some help from some amazing companies and below are their details
R.F Bevan, 53a Frederick st, Birmingham B1 3HS - 0121 2369263
H S Walsh & sons, 0121 236 9346
Watch case restoration
Movement service
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I love watching your videos as a rank amateur tinkerer. But it's your commentary that makes it entertaining, and sometimes, touching. Your gentle philosophies and warm regards for everything/everyone take us all out of the noisy world for an hour. Great work.
Thank you 🙏
Well said!
Well said! A genuinely kind disposition and manners.
Completely Agree - It’s nice to have a break from this crazy world we live in sometimes.
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"...they brushed the part that was supposed to be mirrored, and mirrored the part that was supposed be brushed..." Well it *is* called a "Reverso", so maybe they took up that challenge literally, hee hee
This is one of your best videos yet, it's great to see all the skills and resources available in your locality. It's amazing what you can find if you are prepared to look. God bless and best wishes to you all from NZ
This is hands down the best watch restoration video I've seen on TH-cam, ever. Period.
...in our time of mindless consumerism, seeing you revive such a battered masterpiece with such competence, endurance and passion is comforting and mesmerizing, well done!
Thank you 🙏
Joe, nice job with the out-of-studio recording and editing. It’s MUCH harder than people think and you nailed it. And then to have the watch turn out so well! What a great team effort. Nice to see they appreciate you like we do.
Thank you john
Thank you for this outstanding video. The field trip tour was wonderful and very informative. Again, thank you.
The machine shop was truly a gem. The pure efficiency of what they do in that small foot print is so incredible impressive
Joe, the Omega Seamaster Chrono restoration video series was your most epic, but I think that this was the most enjoyable video that you've made yet. Fantastic craftsmanship befitting such an iconic timepiece, but getting out of the shop and seeing a bit of old Birmingham and some of your mates was great. And kudos for keeping your tool envy under control. Btw, it looks like Trouble Too is well on his way to becoming a watch collector. Best wishes to the family and looking forward to the next treat from you.
Thank you 🙏
This was a jubilant crowning timepiece of restoration delivered again by the omniscient curator of timepieces ! The introduction of other parts of the kingdom and artisans added a regal element to your work. Thanks again for the entertainment and showing of your resource and skills. 😊🙏
who draw cucumber and eggs ?
@@nibz7255a good bet would be eBay there are crowns and stems on there now
@joejeweller having a hard time still honestly any chance you might know which seller?
Amazing! I can’t believe how calming, relaxing and entertaining your vids are. Thank you for your hard work,you really do make anyone feel they can get involved and definitely removed the snobbishness from this fine art. 🔥
Thank you 🙏
"What do you know?" "You don't know anything." Said EVERY Dad to his son, at one point or another, in one tone or another, many times in both their lives. I love it.
My deepest compliments sir. I about had a heart attack at the sticky hairspring - but you came through as always- calm.
Thank you for sharing your skills with us minions
That was absolutely amazing! I really enjoyed how you took us to such specialised craftspeople, who were so competent in their work, that nothing phased them. Amazing that they still exist and that they are so skilled as to be able to produce such fine work. An excellent video, as always, and completely mesmerising........... Brilliant!
I thought the added metal would always be slightly visible, maybe in colour difference, but no, the end result, with the superb laser engraving, was miraculous. You made a wonderful job of a task that looked impossible. 👋👋👋
And the work clearly takes the soul into account. It would have been a cheat to just replace parts, but that was respect.
You crack me up dude 😂. Great video!
Thanks Bobby 🙏 really appreciate it and it means a lot coming from legends such as your good self. Love to you and yours
I've inherited my mother lecoultre 1930s , non reversible, and have just got it cleaned. I chose the same strap! It's now being used daily after being silent for over 55 years. I am very proud to wear it.
Just when you think NW videos can't get any better, a new one arrives and it is.
Stunning work and amazing to see more new and different restoration methods.
Watchmaker, storyteller and philosopher. Every king must be proud of such a watch!
Blank proud.. Only hyped priced watch
Thank you for showing us not only another impressive restoration, but also a glimpse into the microcosm of superb British craftsmanship that you are a part of and help keep alive. God save the King (and grant him wisdom and kindness)!
Nice to see you work with people that you obviously respect. Incredible restoration for a special time piece. Your work is second to none.
What a brilliant restoration . Thanks for that ,very informative and enjoyable . This is one of my favorite watch designs .
It was a wonderful exploration to the shops. Thank you for the change of pace. This restoration has been great!
Fantastic work as usual Joe! Always wanted to see how laser welding worked. Thanks for recording that for us.
You, sir are an absolute magician, the romp around Birmingham was a breath of fresh air!!
What a labor of love Joe. A truly beautiful restoration to a pardon the pun, timeless time piece. A watch fit for a king to give to his queen. I really enjoyed this video Joe. God bless you and yours and God bless the King! Cheers from this old retired coot living the dream across the pond in Tennessee.
Thanks Robert
Another winner, Mr. B👍🥰Craftsmanship doesn’t even begin to describe the work that you and your mates can perform!
The case service, utilizing laser welding and engraving was very interesting. The spring treatments to resolve the stickiness, showing all of the treatments was great. Sometimes it’s easy, sometimes it’s not. This was one of your watch videos that was particularly interesting. Keep up the great work. Be well. 😊
My city is unfortunately too gentrified, none of this left. Nobody left. It's always been the kind of place where nobody wants to see you or talk to you, where as a customer you'd feel unwelcome. You're supposed to just drop your money and leave.
Yup
Gooood afternoon from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great afternoon!
Same to you, from scandinavia
Central as in tampa?
Absolutely stunning work,Sir.
I'm not writing this to suck up to you, but this channel is one of the best I have ever seen on this subject .
Actually I have two left to watch yours and another one. Sometimes, instead of watching a stupid movie or TV series, I prefer to turn on some archival movie and see it again. It's a feast for the eyes. I also know that there are professionals I could trust entrusting my watch to. It's a pity that it's so far away because I would start servicing mine only at your place. I started my adventure with mechanical watches 2 years ago, so mine don't need restoration yet but when the need comes, who knows. I may even come personally with it to you. Once again: fantastic work, fantastic result, and fantastic channel, fantastic guy from you.
Greetings and God's blessings to you.
Remy
I've said it before and I'll say it again. You are a true artist Joe. And I really mean it. I'm stunned about this restoration. And the Reverso is my favorite watch too.
Thank you 🙏
This is a stunning restoration, amazing how the surface can be refilled and smoothed back to original, and the laser etching is perfect, really love watching your watch restoration videos…🤩
Now that is a job second to NONE! Remarkable and excellent in every way! 😊
This was special, so much admiration for the care and effort you put into these - never a shortcut taken. Much respect
I hope, sir, these questions aren't too mundane or over the top for you, but:
How tight do you tighten the screws? I have a Concord, gold, dress watch, with the tiniest gold screws that hold the back on. I took it to a 'Very well known jeweler' in San Francisco for a battery change! And later wore this very, Very thin watch to work, where i saw water droplets under the crown!!! HORRORS!!! Two or 3 of the screws had fallen out of the back, and water had entered the case, so I could see tiny droplets under the crystal.
I returned it and they more or less took care of the problem. Each tiny, TINY gold screw was $20 (back in the '80's). With subsequent visits for a new battery, the watch is written up as having water marks on the face!
So, how hard do you crank on the screws to know they are set?
Two or 3 of these tiny gold screws might have been the length of a short grain of rice! And weighted about as much. The question is, who makes all of these tiny bits and bobs? Where? Because i can't imagine there is much demand for such tiny, 12K, 14K, 18K (?) gold screws for an out of date watch, such as a Concord, Submariner.
At the time it was advertised as the world's thinest watch, which it was, as it was about as thick as a US quarter coin. So those screws were really teeny, teeny, tiny!
But who makes such items? Where? (And I'm glad they do such work!!!😃😃😃 As obscure as it might be! Thank them for us, Mr J. Q. Public. Please!!!)
Your comments, please.
And, Thanks, in advance!
Very enjoyable video showing all the restoration processes that we do not normally get to see. Truly well done indeed :)
A lovely watch for sure, but just imagine what would have happened if JLC had responded to the original polo challenge by saying "just take your bloody watch off you fools!"
Love watching your videos would it be possible to get a beginners watch making tool Video with what you recommend for all the basic tools and lubricants you need to get started.
Hi Joe, well after a lean period (hope your family are ok) your back with your best ever. The metal enhancement and etching was utterly fascinating. The depth of your knowledge never ceases to amaze me. Knowing what to do with the balance spring must only come with decades of experience. Not sure you’ve done too much for Birmingham’s tourist figures or fine dining reputation, but the Vallee de Joux will feel threatened. Many thanks !
That engraving was just incredible. They way they were able to EXACTLY reproduce every marking like that so cool
Stunning restoration and loved the walk-about.
Another remarkable transformation, just look at those closing shots. So well done. Another one saved for posterity - there will be some lucky (and justifiably proud) new owner calling soon, I'm sure.
Thank you so much for creating and sharing these videos, always terrific to see these timepiece related episodes of 'From Rags To Riches'! 🙂
Amazing work, Joe, simply amazing! When I first saw the watch, I never thought you could make it look like new again. Well done, sir!
And I loved the road trip! Loved seeing a part of the world I'll probably never see first-hand.
I am constantly astonished at your knowledge and your skill. You are not only a master technician, but a talented artist!
Blessings, peace and love on you and yours. Enjoy your new king! Long may he reign!
Impeccable. Really flawless.
I did not see the correction of the defect on the crown. It would be interesting.
Your best video yet, I reckon. I’d happily watch a whole series about the small specialist companies you work with. That was absolutely fascinating.
I'd buy something you've restored before a brand-new watch because I'd appreciate it more.
Stunning restoration. I really look forward to watching your videos. You Sir, are a great character.
What a beautiful watch after all that work. WOW. Is this something that is now resold or kept as a collection?
I never understood the beauty or liked this watch until today. The movement is incredibly well designed in its balance of functionality, simplicity and decoration. Your video made my day! … as they have all done since your very first video during the lockdown, also a JLC!
I'd say this was a DIY job by the original owner, doubt it'd ever been serviced. Another beautiful result! Lovely seeing Birmingham again, all the best from Ireland 👍
Fantastic video. I had no idea such things could be done. Always look forward to the next project.
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Joe, your attention to detail is beyond words… The in awe moment I get when you have completed your finesse on the these projects is something I cannot thank you enough. I feel as though you get as much enjoyment in your reconstruction as I do to watch… Thank you and I always look for to your next instalment,
Cheers from OZ
Thank you 🙏
"A bulldozer designed in that era, would have been designed as a dress bulldozer." 😂
Hey. I've been watching your channel for a while now. I once wrote to you after watching one of your videos. Over time, I've been able to cat up with your earlier videos. Now I watch your channel on a regular basis. Of all the current videos this one is really good !! You also have a big fan of 4.5 years old girl (children always count halves :) ). Greetings from Poland to you and your family ! Mat & Gabi
Thanks mate
I have been playing polo with my Reverso for many years. The wooden mallet is much softer than the case, so no scratches, but a direct hit may chatter the crystal. But such a hit would probably ruin the movement of a turned case anyway. I find my Reverso more of a fun watch that really has nothing to do with the polo game. The umpire keeps the time for game and no active player would ever wonder what time it is during a game. Too much else to think about like hitting the ball with right force and angle in full gallop. 🐎😊
You did a great job on this. It's amazing how the movement was so cruddy at the crown but looked brand new inside. I really enjoyed seeing how the Reverso comes apart as a recent Duo-face owner. Thanks a lot.
As usual, my jaw all the way to the ground. Immaculate, so much effort. Great choice on the bracelet, I was like green naaaa, black total game changer. Blessings from Costa Rica.
Thanks mate
You are wonderful, sir and teacher. We learn from you. We thank you for your tremendous efforts, your humble student from Morocco
Thanks mate
@@NekkidWatchmaker May I ask a question, sir? About tools and machinery for repairing watches. I am in dire need of repair tools and how to do so. Thank you very much
Love to hear a west midlands accent and great to watch you do your work.
I love your channel and sometimes I get watch envy. This is one of the times! What a fabulous watch and seeing all the old companies and their processes was a real bonus. You made a superb job of putting the case back to how it should be. 👍🏼
This is simply a beautiful restoration. It has been so enjoyable watching this video. Loved seeing the jewelry haunts. Thanks for taking us along.😊
What about removing your watch while playing polo ? Flipped watch is as useful as a watch in the pocket . It is a recipe for a success: make up a problem that doesn’t exist and then sell a solution.
The G Shock line seems to have been solving the same problem that doesn’t exist for a few decades now.
So chilled after watching that incredible restoration...
A fantastic result.
Great sentiment that you expressed toward the end.. We can all but hope.
"A dress bulldozer"... I love it!!
By the way, great sentiment at the end about the homeless and unfortunate. Noted.
Wow! Just Wow! What an amazing restoration of such a beautiful JLC. I think honestly this video was one of your best yet. Maybe because of getting to see some of the work shops and their extravagant shop equipment for a change of pace. But also because of your commitment to amazing work. Cheers Joe on your work Mate. And thank you so much for your work, and sharing with us your passion!
Thanks Jared
I received a Grande Reverso Ultrathin 1931 tribute as a wedding gift 8 years ago and it is my most precious watch. It’s absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for this video ❤
Beautiful craftsmanship, it really is amazing the level of detail you provide when restoring these watches, camera angles are perfect and your ability to bring these works of art back to original or better, keep up the hours of entertainment, it really is fun to learn while we watch you. I had no idea that you could fill in with a weld something that small, that was a cool machine, thank you for sharing your adventures.
Thanks Nathan
Amazing to see some metal repairing techniques that I'd usually associate with cars and motorcycles - welding/molten metal and panel beating done on such a tiny scale. The laser etching to finish it off was brilliant. Thanks.
Thank you 🙏
Now i understand why watch repairs can be so expensive , having watched your video ,it's worth every single penny.Thank you.
A truly astonishing restoration with a magnificent result.
Absolutely amazing work by you and all the other lads!! I am 50 and I'm learning how to mod and take apart movements and you are my absolute inspiration for that! Blessings my friend to you and to those whom you love!
Thank you 🙏
Your videos are amazing. I love them all. They helped me in my worst of times during my cancer. When I was feeling horrible I'd put one of your videos on to help distract from my pain
Thank you for outstanding job, sir! Among so many fake and pitiful "restoration" videos on yt, it is nice to stumble upon a gem like this one! Greetings from Russia, and let us all hope for the King's virtues you've mentioned in your closing words! Again, thank you so much for this aesthetic delight! ❤
Thank you 🙏
Exquisite restoration! Very good to see a new video. Thanks for taking us along for the journey. Always look forward for a new one., your humour is hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Totally enjoy them👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
As a very lucky Reverso owner, I loved watching that. Absolutely remarkable work. I cannot believe the state the watch was in before you started working on it. 👏🏻
I'd love to know more about the owners, do they wear the watches or put them in a safe.
@@dharmaqueen Hi Dharmaqueen, good question. I wear mine regularly - with interchangeable black alligator and brown leather straps you can dress it up or down. To not wear a nice watch and just leave it in a safe is to miss the joy of wearing such a beautiful watch. But don’t expect compliments from others because you’re wearing it for you - no one else gives a sh*t (quite rightly).
Am I understanding you ,the watch cost 52,000 dollars to repair, wow,I have to emit, when watching your Video's is like laying back in a Barbers chair, so Calming I could fall asleep listening to you speak, Great Repairs, God Loving man at Heart. God Bless.
Can't say I'm a huge fan of the Reverso (or Polo), but your work is incredible. Absolutely fantastic job on this restoration.
What a brilliant restoration. All made possible by something finer than a ants pubes, LMAO!!! 🤣🤣🤣 (That was hilarious) Absolutely stunning work my friend. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Masterful restoration! The laser welding and logo inscription was fascinating. Good to see old Brum is still has great skilled professionals.
Re Polo: I live in the North Dallas area, and there used to exist a polo field that Charles was said to use. A quick Google search returns things like this headline: "Apr 1, 2004 - AT THE DALLAS POLO CLUB'S annual September Soiree charity match, ... to play for a summer on Prince Charles' Windsor Park polo team." I also found a record that he visited in 1986, but being pre-Internet, records are rather sparse.
Now, only the name still exists as an echo to the area's history -- as the name of a shopping mall.
Love your journey around Birmingham and bringing a fantastic watch back to life.
As for the polo bit, I have maybe eight dive watches and I can't even swim!
Blessings to you and yours always, Joe. Cheers 🍻!
Thank you 🙏
No, but seriously now, £50 and curry thrown in... Deal? Credit due sir - diligence, attention to detail and misbehaving with Trouble as required. Love the finished article as I used to have a cheap copy by Accurist with a blued face. 💚👍
wow its good to see that u also like to have samosa's bcos its 1 of very much popular snacks from India..... & i appreciate ur every watch work as a watch maker from India....🇮🇳.🎉🎉..☝️👍
Absolutely outstanding skills shown here,what a watch maker you are,brilliant! I know this to be true because I have a 3 year old Seiko Alpinist which I accidentally damaged the hair spring whilst adjusting the time.I have been to lots of so called watch makers to have a new spring fitted,all I got from these people was a short sharp intake of breath,no we don't do this kind of work was their replies.No wonder you have lots of work you are a rare beast in the West Midlands.
What a beautiful watch! There are so many beautiful watches, truly beautiful watches in the world that I haven't even heard of. Thank you for great video! Vidoes like this help me appreciate what true value lies in the watches.
Btw thanks to your videos, I realized I have a very strong crush for square watches.
I think this has to be my favourite restoration i've watched with you so far. Thats beautiful. What a job you did.
Im a nut for older 40's through modern smaller engine lathes just like that wilcox lathe. Joe as soon as you walked into that shop i got all excited and giddy lol. Thx.
🤣🤣🤣 I'm watching from the States and cannot make what the heck any of you are saying.
Your accent is so thick, is just incomprehensible! Am sure after a few weeks there I'd be ok, but right now, noooo waaaaay.
Great vid, fantastic job. The movement and case are crisp.
Question: What is a good quality movement and case that is affordable it can be any brand that I will look for in Canada or online. I would prefer something dressy.
I am open to any suggestions. Secondly, what do you think of Tudor or Omega now?
Thank you,
Chris from Canada Eh?
That turned out beautifully. Thank you so much for sharing this video with us. Blessings to you and your family👌🥰🙏From Sacramento, California
I lived in Birmingham Alabama .... I dont remember it looking like this..... oh wait... nevermind... you're in Birmingham UK
What a remarkable skill you have, 10 out of 10 bro.
I've never seen any watch being taken apart and fully serviced before, just excellent.
Can you tell me? What or jewelry cleaning machine would you recommend?
Watches scratched when playing polo? Dear Lord, that won't do.
I present to you the non-existing watch replacement.
Take of your expensive status symbol off your wrist before the match, enjoy your game of polo, occasionally craning your neck to take a look at the giant clock above the stands as tea-time approaches.
What a treat. A gorgeous watch returning to its original glory with a perfect finish, using exceptional tools and skills that just match its masterpiece status. A video I won’t forget.
Dude, you and others like you, are my new TV. I have a very nice 39 Gruen Curvex with a black Art Deco face and a 14k case. It's in lovely condition and has an amazing crocodile band. Cheers!
Joe, I love your videos. Definitely my favorite TH-cam channel. It doesn’t matter how long it takes for you to release a new video, I look forward to watching.
Thanks mate
"Coronation quiche" was charlies signature dish, a deep quiche flavoured with broad beans, tarragon and spinach.
I cant see it becoming a longstanding classic recipe like lizzies coronation chicken even fir vegetarians as the pastry uses lard.
And who puts beans in a quiche?
Cmon now.
Beans?
Broad beans?
Just no.
This is PRIME British humour. You have a really ironic touch, and tongue in cheek.
Sparks make UV light, I wonder if they are being subjected to enough on their hands that they will run the risk of melanomas?.