If there's something i like more about Peter disassembling an iconic watch, its his personal comments about the finishing and quality. I would like even more comments, especially from a watchmaker like him! What is good finishing, what is lacking? Great video, cant wait to see more!
This is an excellent 2 part video series. Quite honestly, I have not been impressed by Rolex previously. I now realize that is due to my own ignorance and not understanding how well engineered they are. You commentary Peter, during this series has been the absolute best for us and gives in depth understanding to the movement and it's complexities. I have truly appreciated this disassembly and the lesson, thank you very much!
Phenomenal, such a craftsman. I'm an avionics engineer and a fine woodworker. I just love deconstructions to understand the wonders of the human mind and it's creativity. I love this channel!
This is quite possibly the best watch video that I have ever watched. It contains all of the information that I always wanted to know. Thank you so much.
Wow. Amazing how many tiny parts make up the whole operation of the watch. It truly is a marvel of engineering and quality workmanship. A life time piece. Great video!
Thank you !! Legendary watch maker and watch!!! That is so cool Peter was complimenting and talking us through. This was a real treat. Thank you for posting
This was a great video because it explains in easy to understand language the high points and perspective of an expert. Not a salesman or amateur. Well done.
I purchased my first Rolex (Submariner Date Ceramic) three years ago. Back then I knew what great piece of engineering I held in my hands. But I only realized over the years why a Rolex is a Rolex. This video just showed another part of the admiration that came to me over time. Thanks for that beautiful insight!
Watching this makes me appreciate watchmakers and automatic movements so much more. Most of us are wearing these watches without any thought as to what is making it run. The parts within are all so small and delicate, yet solid. Can't believe all of that works to power the watch without the need of any battery power.... Incredible stuff!
I found that way more interesting than I thought I would ;-) It would be interesting to see a more pedestrian movement (say a top-grade ETA 2824) disassembled the same way for comparison reasons...
... absolutely fantastic content with excellent camera work and professional dialogue... not forgetting immense skill!.. Subbed immediately to Peter's channel 'The Naked Watchmaker'. Thanks again Marc for another fab video!
Fantastic, Mr Deschoux gives clear understanding to what makes a watch tick (pun intended) To all the Rolex hater's, Rolex isn't high horology, its brilliant design & engineering principals that Mr Deschoux stated so eloquently. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, greatly appreciated.
so good - i've been fascinated by watchfinder and its videos in the last few days but this is a truly amazing addition any watch fand and rolex owner should see!
I forgot to add. I purchased a '80's two tone GMT that had just been serviced. Well I had a disastrous day with it. I was swimming and when I looked at the watch I found water had made it's way into the watch. The water left bubble like water mark's on the dial. It took a bit of funds to have it worked on. The good news is the guy who had originally serviced it payed the cost to clean it up. He admitted he had not pressure tested the watch. Great guy to be honest. I paid and he paid me back. He still services my watches to this day.
It's fascinating how even the micro details can make the difference between a good mechanical movement and one of the best mechanical movements in an overall simple mechanism.
This is how precious a timepiece are no matter of which brand with so many complications man have created and innovated over time. Its definately worth our hard earned $$$ in this case a Rolex.
One can see why Rolex are so good, though, hefty and durable watches, I myself I'm not a Rolex enthusiast , I'm not fond of the oyster case design nevertheless I really appreciate the reliability of this pieces. Thanks for these disassembling videos :) great contents!!
Great video! But, I believe at about 9:05 Peter says that the bridal is attached to the end of the mainspring to rub against the barrel wall to cause friction...I believe that he meant that the bridal is designed to force mainspring itself to rub against the barrel wall causing friction. The bridal sits between the very end of the mainspring and the second coil of the mainspring, not against the barrel wall.
I understand it is nowhere near as impressive but would it be possible to see a similar style of video on some basic seiko movements as a "try this at home" series? I'm sure they would be very helpful for a lot of people, me included!
Great videos. Really interesting to see the attention to detail in the Rolex movements. I've just recently bought my first Rolex, and Explorer 2. Although it's a fantastic example of the watch I had to buy it from the grey market. I was surprised to see the size of the replica market and the quality of some of the replicas. I think ill be having the watch appraised just to make sure it's genuine.
From what I remember hearing and reading, those patterns help prevent dust from getting into the moving parts of the movement. The pattern "catches" dust particles. On a smooth surface the dust particles would just slide along the surface and possibly land into a moving part. Dust on the moving parts can affect the accuracy of the watch. Also, the pattern looks nice and gives off a nice luster, and it makes the movement look more expensive. Again, this is what I have heard but don't know 100% if it's accurate.
Just curious. Every other video I've seen of watchmakers taking a movement apart, they place the balance wheel on a stand. My guess was that it's so delicate they had to. But in this case, he just lays it down directly next to all the other parts. Why?
Amazing! If this is a professional development That I needed to attend twice a year Im more than happy to stay for whole day. It is more than I actually expect from 3130 movement. Really amazed by this specially that rolex focuses not only from outside but more on inside. Truely a piece of art. He is the surgeon of watches.
for the amount of money Rolex is charging for these watches, I would have expected them to have unique mainplates for the 3130 and the 3135. Instead they have the same millings for an absent date mechanism on the 3130. Interesting to see.
I would love to see this done with the New 2018 Omega Seamaster 300m which I think it's fair to say might have knocked the Rolex Submariner off its perch at the top of the divers watch tree.
Now that was a very fine deconstruction. Peter's praise of Rolex engineering is spot on. It is one of the best designed watches ever. It is not for nothing that a Rolex is a watch that Roger W Smith recommends: bit.ly/2HKjGlV I enjoyed this immensely! Cheers!
If there's something i like more about Peter disassembling an iconic watch, its his personal comments about the finishing and quality. I would like even more comments, especially from a watchmaker like him! What is good finishing, what is lacking?
Great video, cant wait to see more!
And you will not be disappointed ;) Best to you
This is an excellent 2 part video series. Quite honestly, I have not been impressed by Rolex previously. I now realize that is due to my own ignorance and not understanding how well engineered they are. You commentary Peter, during this series has been the absolute best for us and gives in depth understanding to the movement and it's complexities. I have truly appreciated this disassembly and the lesson, thank you very much!
Phenomenal, such a craftsman. I'm an avionics engineer and a fine woodworker. I just love deconstructions to understand the wonders of the human mind and it's creativity. I love this channel!
This is quite possibly the best watch video that I have ever watched. It contains all of the information that I always wanted to know. Thank you so much.
That really makes us happy, thanks and very glad that you enjoyed it this much!!! Best to you
Wow. Amazing how many tiny parts make up the whole operation of the watch. It truly is a marvel of engineering and quality workmanship. A life time piece. Great video!
Thank you !! Legendary watch maker and watch!!! That is so cool Peter was complimenting and talking us through. This was a real treat. Thank you for posting
If it wasn’t for watchmakers videos I would’ve never have seen the internal craftsmanship of my watch. Thank you
Most welcome and happy to have provided you this
This was a great video because it explains in easy to understand language the high points and perspective of an expert. Not a salesman or amateur. Well done.
I purchased my first Rolex (Submariner Date Ceramic) three years ago. Back then I knew what great piece of engineering I held in my hands. But I only realized over the years why a Rolex is a Rolex. This video just showed another part of the admiration that came to me over time. Thanks for that beautiful insight!
Watching this makes me appreciate watchmakers and automatic movements so much more. Most of us are wearing these watches without any thought as to what is making it run. The parts within are all so small and delicate, yet solid. Can't believe all of that works to power the watch without the need of any battery power.... Incredible stuff!
I found that way more interesting than I thought I would ;-)
It would be interesting to see a more pedestrian movement (say a top-grade ETA 2824) disassembled the same way for comparison reasons...
Will come too
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... absolutely fantastic content with excellent camera work and professional dialogue... not forgetting immense skill!.. Subbed immediately to Peter's channel 'The Naked Watchmaker'. Thanks again Marc for another fab video!
Thank you for all your hard work guys.
Great stuff; as it has always been. 76K! Amazing!
Yes, that's getting pretty serious!!! Thanks for the kind comment
Epic!
Thank you for a great tour of a deconstructed subby.
Fantastic, Mr Deschoux gives clear understanding to what makes a watch tick (pun intended) To all the Rolex hater's, Rolex isn't high horology, its brilliant design & engineering principals that Mr Deschoux stated so eloquently. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, greatly appreciated.
Thanks a lot, very nice of you!
so good - i've been fascinated by watchfinder and its videos in the last few days but this is a truly amazing addition any watch fand and rolex owner should see!
Part 2 of the very best watch video available online! Bravo!
Thanks so much, much appreciated!
Will you be at Baselworld on the Monday (26th) would be good to say hello
I forgot to add. I purchased a '80's two tone GMT that had just been serviced. Well I had a disastrous day with it. I was swimming and when I looked at the watch I found water had made it's way into the watch. The water left bubble like water mark's on the dial. It took a bit of funds to have it worked on.
The good news is the guy who had originally serviced it payed the cost to clean it up.
He admitted he had not pressure tested the watch. Great guy to be honest. I paid and he paid me back. He still services my watches to this day.
It's fascinating how even the micro details can make the difference between a good mechanical movement and one of the best mechanical movements in an overall simple mechanism.
I've been waiting for this, thank you so much :) I have watched the first part for a dozen of times now :D
This is how precious a timepiece are no matter of which brand with so many complications man have created and innovated over time. Its definately worth our hard earned $$$ in this case a Rolex.
One can see why Rolex are so good, though, hefty and durable watches, I myself I'm not a Rolex enthusiast , I'm not fond of the oyster case design nevertheless I really appreciate the reliability of this pieces. Thanks for these disassembling videos :) great contents!!
Is there going to be a Part 3: Putting it back together?
Another great video. This should make it very clear to people who think luxury watches are too expensive as to why they cost so much🤓👍🏻⌚️
Great video! But, I believe at about 9:05 Peter says that the bridal is attached to the end of the mainspring to rub against the barrel wall to cause friction...I believe that he meant that the bridal is designed to force mainspring itself to rub against the barrel wall causing friction. The bridal sits between the very end of the mainspring and the second coil of the mainspring, not against the barrel wall.
I am in no way trying to say that Mr Peter Speake-Marin is wrong... Just that I believe he misspoke in his description..😀
Love the Perlage on certain parts, offsets it quite nicely.
A wonderful video, thank you!
Very glad you enjoyed this 👍👍 we’ll be working on a very surprising deconstruction in the days to come 😉
I understand it is nowhere near as impressive but would it be possible to see a similar style of video on some basic seiko movements as a "try this at home" series? I'm sure they would be very helpful for a lot of people, me included!
This was great. Thank you very much!
at 3:57 I couldnt stop laughing. "holding down the cock"
HEY where is the bezel and crystal removal? and the removal of the insert?
Nice to see whats going on behind the scenes with whats on my wrist.
Thanks for the uploading, very nice.
You are very welcome, thanks for watching!
Great videos. Really interesting to see the attention to detail in the Rolex movements. I've just recently bought my first Rolex, and Explorer 2. Although it's a fantastic example of the watch I had to buy it from the grey market. I was surprised to see the size of the replica market and the quality of some of the replicas. I think ill be having the watch appraised just to make sure it's genuine.
I find this really interesting it's the watch I have .so brilliant to see how it works and see the mechanism 😀
Also, in the absence of captions, it would be great to still have the French name of the different elements presented (maybe on the still screens?).
Nice. But why do so many metal surfaces have circular pattern? Does it serve a purpose?
No, it's just simple decoration, called "perlage"
Josiah Stadelmeier Or maybe it makes scratches less visible or it protects the metal from getting scratched.
From what I remember hearing and reading, those patterns help prevent dust from getting into the moving parts of the movement.
The pattern "catches" dust particles. On a smooth surface the dust particles would just slide along the surface and possibly land into a moving part. Dust on the moving parts can affect the accuracy of the watch. Also, the pattern looks nice and gives off a nice luster, and it makes the movement look more expensive.
Again, this is what I have heard but don't know 100% if it's accurate.
Yes there is also a functional reason of the pelage decoration for the reason you mention.
Just curious. Every other video I've seen of watchmakers taking a movement apart, they place the balance wheel on a stand. My guess was that it's so delicate they had to. But in this case, he just lays it down directly next to all the other parts. Why?
Are we going to see a deconstruction of the Vaucher movement he had on his site? Looks like a really nice movement
Will come later ;)
Love the video!!! I own the 114060:)
Amazing! If this is a professional development That I needed to attend twice a year Im more than happy to stay for whole day. It is more than I actually expect from 3130 movement. Really amazed by this specially that rolex focuses not only from outside but more on inside. Truely a piece of art. He is the surgeon of watches.
for the amount of money Rolex is charging for these watches, I would have expected them to have unique mainplates for the 3130 and the 3135. Instead they have the same millings for an absent date mechanism on the 3130. Interesting to see.
You do not buy a rolex for the movement.
oh but i do
For the reliability and performance absolutely, but not for the finishing.
ErikTheAndroid the finishing is actually very good. Especially considering they're not hand finished movements.
it is fine but unremarkable, not particularly interesting to look at.
So. Basically don’t try this at home. Very complex. Thanks for the video!
Love to see you disassemble an omega planet ocean 8900
+kovlabs I agree! It would be so interesting. *Jean Marc, pay attention to kovlabs's comment!*
Really enjoyed it. Thank you for bringing these videos.I like very much that you are always looking for creative ways to experience watches.
And "unfortunately" still so many ideas!!! Thanks for the comment and all the best to you
Awesome!
Happy you like it!!
Weird he leaves the cannon pinion on until last...
Love it again
I always think my watch is overpriced, until I watch this :D
i love this wonderful world-they make mi crazy-thank u mad & watches tv staf
Thanks so much and happy you enjoyed this!! Have a great day
really great.
Fantastic
I would love to see this done with the New 2018 Omega Seamaster 300m which I think it's fair to say might have knocked the Rolex Submariner off its perch at the top of the divers watch tree.
i never knew my submariner looked that good on the inside , much better than a perlaged ETA
Aren’t you glad your watchmaker can enjoy your watch and not you !
таки, он их собрал обратно, не пойму?
Rolex goes thru all the finishing so your watchmaker can enjoy it ! Makes no sense !
Now that was a very fine deconstruction. Peter's praise of Rolex engineering is spot on. It is one of the best designed watches ever. It is not for nothing that a Rolex is a watch that Roger W Smith recommends: bit.ly/2HKjGlV
I enjoyed this immensely! Cheers!