Restoration of destroyed 1982 Rolex Submariner Ref.16800 by Nicholas Hacko, Watchmaker
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- Arriving with a smashed crystal and missing bezel, in non working order and with glass particles and dust covering the dial and hands, this 1982 Rolex Submariner was a challenge.
Nicholas Hacko specialises in repair and restoration of vintage Rolex watches. Proudly independent, NH is a third generation Master Watchmaker, and not authorised or trained by Rolex.
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Good night!! Could you let me know what product you used for the display? the liquid that went through to make it clean and shiny. Thanks!!!
Das
I inherited My Fathers Issued Rolex Oyster, He was a combat diver (special forces) unfortunately subsequently, its worse for wear similar to the one you fixed, I would really like to get it in working condition again, would Rolex be capable of such a fix or would I have to approach a watchmaker of your skill? thanks in advance.
Yeah, I know it's your job (and passion) so of course you know how to do it (probably even with your eyes closed) but it's still very impressing to see you work and make such a flawless job !
Thank you for the video!
His ability to fix and replace the parts in the correct order is amazing. But as I watch him I think about the person that designed it originally. To even have the design on paper is unbelievable but then to make all the parts and have them fitted and work. I love it.
I do love watching a master craftsman at work. Brilliant!!
DR. HACKO - thank you very much for allowing us to watch you work. ~ JDS/CT
As a tool and die maker I find these videos so soothing
The parts of the movement looks very high quality. After 38 years. Makes me want to buy a Rolex. You are an artist.
The only jewel that admits the wrist of a gentleman. Great job and beautiful watch
it's a therapy to watch your work with this background music
Nick - what a great piece of restoration, and might I say your skill is second to none. Thank goodness you're servicing my watches!
Cuban Surfer - he’s based in Sydney. Check out his web site for details.
Mr_ E54 - no, this isn’t my watch.
This is the first watch restoration that almost had me nodding off. So peaceful but also well assembled. Well done watchwork and video production.
I like that the watch looked like it had been worn quite a bit in a work environment. A beautiful watch with a lot of character showing, and there's nothing wrong with that. I envy the owner. Thanks for the advanced notice of this restoration, Mr. Hacko. I really enjoyed the video. Nice job.
I totally agree and second what you said 😁
What an amazing video. I now have a greater appreciation of the work you artisans do.
Amazing. The cam turning the fast set date is mesmerising. Nice to see you didn’t polish the memories away too. Nice job.
My new favorite watch repair channel. Great music and no narration. I like the subtitles explaining what was happening or why a particular part was replaced.
award for best music for a restoration video :)
A Rolex, that looked it's wors, to looking its best. Great job, it's beautiful!
I award you the best Rolex watch repairer! I loved to repair watch. Self taught watch repairer Jo
That is amazing work Nick. Master Craftsman at work...
Just spectacular! Well done. I have a 168000. Makes me appreciate owning it so much more after seeing this.
I can watch these videos forever
Amazing, Master Watchmaker! No waitlists!
Very soothing to watch (no pun intended) soothing music and therputic workmanship, love it!
Man, I need someone like you around for my Breitling Chronomat. Amazing work, watch looks fantastic.
Nice work Nick. Thanks for sharing.
Bringing a machine like that back to life must be very satisfying 👍👍👍
Love the music! I'm a big jazz guy and I really enjoyed this.
You make it look so easy Master.
Beautiful work, Mr. Hacko. Beautiful. I must say, in my opinion, the 16800, 168000, and the 16610 might just be the most beautiful era of black dial/stainless steel Subs that Rolex has ever produced. The sleek lines, sweeping curves and muscular stance of these series of Submariners are absolutely breathtaking. It would seem the market agrees because the price on these Subs are getting ridiculous.
Thanks for preparing and posting this video.
i have a 1959 milgauss 6541 in rough shape, replacement bezel, refinished dial. it has seen better days for sure
Wow 😳 All I can say is wow .These are hands of a surgeon .Your videos are inspiring .Thank you again for another fine video !
I’d really enjoy seeing a little more of the reworking of the case and brackets on these watches.
Amazing work
Yooo didn't expect to see you here lmao
@@HENGHENG-dr7oo same 😂i was like “that photo looks real familiar “
@@tayshaunkelly9495 bruh same I noticed the profile pic as well😂😂
Definitely the work of a master! Great video
All I can say is that I was riveted to this vid. Awesome work, thanks for sharing it.
Movement and dial is immaculate
Wow, great job! Love to watch a Master Watchmaker in action.
If watched on 2x speed, the jazz band playing in the background becomes the cantina band from Star Wars. But excellent work
The band playing in the Mos Eisley cantina is called Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes, and the genre of music they play is called "jizz".
Such a beautiful and master work!! Such a beautiful time piece...
Nice job. This shows that the movements in these are finished for function, but certainly not for appearance. With the other nicks and scratches, this looks like an every day watch for the owner which I very much appreciate. Somebody buying a tough watch and wearing it a lot precisely because it will handle that.
We all love restoration videos for sure.
Very entertaining to watch and great music 👍🏻
Wow, this is amazing, and the music was perfect. Reverse threads I see at 10:30 on the crown. I have about a 1978 just like that I bought cheap way back, haven't worn it in years. I knocked the bezel off years ago and had it replaced and now see he must not have put that piece in at 15:17 in that makes it click/stop as it just smoothly turns. Beautiful work you do !
I just can’t get over how they remember where all the parts go when you reassemble the watch
Beautiful work!
Another magnificent restoration thanks for sharing
Wow your work is brilliant lost for words actually 😮🤙🤙I've never seen work like this before really, that's why I guess the channel is called master watchmaker
Love the camera work, and your choice of music works well. Thank you
beautiful work, best regards from Baghdad-Iraq.
Well done a true craftsman and great to watch,
Fantastic video. Very relaxing to watch and the end result was a joy to behold. Well done sir!
Great work Nik
Incredible work as always!
I have worked as a watchmaker for many years. Now I'm retired, I watch your videos with great pleasure. Signed. One question: - with what solution do you wash the glossy dials? If it `s not a secret)
Also interested to know.
Great restoration!
@Master Watchmaker - may I ask what is the blue fluid you clean the dial with?
I also asked because the display is as new and clean
enjoyed your editing and music "spot on"
Beautiful watch and a fantastic job
Absolutely superb work
excellent job- looks brand new.
Given how banged up it looked - the insides are remarkably clean...
Very nice restoration.
The title went right past me and throughout the entire video I thought it was an explorer being restored. Imagine my surprise when I saw the bezel go on. 😂
Awesome video!!
Fantastic work , looks exactly like my Rolex ..and I need a new crystal 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Great video !
Hi, great video! Thanks for sharing!
What was the blue solution used to clean the dial, and why did it not damage or discolor the dial or lume?
Thank you
Wow! Fantastic job
Works great for an old beast, nice work
The exquisite Jazz 🎺 music only makes me desire having a dinner in a fancy restaurant, while watching the time on my Rolex Oyster Perpetual.
Nahhhh, I'm just happy with my Orient Bambino 😂
the problem with rolex everyone asumes they are fake.
@@philipslighting8240
That's for sure
Rolex is one of the most replicated brands
Hey Nick. Wonderful restoration. I have a question for you and that is after restoration and when you are reassembling how do you ensure there is no dust inside the case? This is something that I cannot get my head around. Thanks
They use a little puffer thingy to get rid of any dust.
Greatly enjoyed watching this restoration.
Dear Watch Master, at 1:48 may I suggest to clean the dial (by blowing and/or using a very light brush) before removing the hands ? Otherwise I suspect you cannot avoid scratches on the dial around the hands axis. Correct me badly if I am wrong as a master should do to his apprentice ;)
You are spot on.
Fantastic work, and great job on the video, always enjoy watching
Now I can understand and appreciate why the service of my Datejust cost me €650:00 ~ six years ago! Great skills.
Wow! Nick. Amazing Sir!
Excellent work 👍🏼
Not a Rolex fan but I admire the fact that they have steel backs and the movement is better finished than a lot of visible ones.
magnifique travail de rénovation. 👍
Superb work.
So impressed to see your magic! Thanks for sharing
That's an amazing work.
I wonder what happened to that watch to get it into that bad state? A great sympathetic restoration. Casing not overpolished.
Complimenti, gran bel lavoro di restauro...ottimo.
I wasnt even watching im a rap kinda guy and I'm just vibing to the jazz music
congratulations. master's work. greetings from Brazil.
Great video but at 14:46 are there some particles visible on the dial, or are there damages to the dial? I can see some white dots on the dial at 15:13 as well. Not trying to be mean, just curious.
Yes, these are all scratches which occurred at the time when crystal shattered.
Absolutely Amazing
Bellissimo video e ottima riparazione, vorrei fare una domanda, che cosa hai usato per pulire e lucidare il quadrante?
E' un prodotto specifico?
Come sempre il TOP!!!
What precision and master 'watchmakership.'
There's alot to be learnt from your method of this restoration.
Thanks for having this shared Nic.
Regards
Ridhwaan
The before looks like Hammond's Rolex after his crash, heartbreaking. You did an amazing job!
Thanks for sharing ur work. Amazing restoration for a classic watch. What is the blue solution you use to clean the dial?
Great works! Greeting from Indonesia
Terima kasih Ivan
Amazing job. Bravo!
this was a great watch! (in both senses)
I know it might be inappropriate, but would you mind to tell me please, how much this restoration costs?
An absolute joy to watch!
What is the grit of sandpaper you use to refinish the lugs?
amazing work. that teeeeeny tiny scratch on the dial kills my soul though 😭
piece of history
For some reason, I do like the look of a Rolex sub/GMT without bezel (like the one of Brando in Apocalyspe Now)
Really good video, thanks 👍