Restoration of a Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date - Ref 1500 Caliber 1570
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2021-05-21に共有
The reference number of the watch is 1500, it features a hacking-function (movement-stop when the time is set) and an instant date-change function.
It´s powered by the Rolex 1570 caliber an automatic movement with 26 rubis and KIF-Ultraflex-Shock-Protection. It beats with 19800 bph and the lift angle of the balance is 52°.
Like nearly all Rolex calibers its chronometer-certified, tested in 5 positions and various temperatures.
Of course it is nicely decorated, the blue shining Breguet-Hairspring of the balance wheel (made out of Glucydur) and the red-anodized reversing wheels of the automatic subassembly is always eye candy.
The watch is in a really bad condition: The case is scratched and has some dents, the glass is heavily scratched and the movement isn´t running at all. On top, it´s all dirty and the bracelet is heavily worn-out.
I´m able to polish the case and the bezel, one dent on the bezel will remain but replacing it was not an economical option for me. The glass will be replaced, as well as the bracelet. Some bracelets can be restored by special workshops, but the Oyster-Bracelet is a bit extra special and a full restoration is nearly the same price like a new one. The pallet fork of the movement is damaged, so i´m replacing this one.
After everything is cleaned and polished, I can re-assemble the movement with some fresh oil. After some fine-tuning with the microstella-tool, this watch is in a fantastic beat (+0 seconds per day) again.
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Outro: "Large Smile Mood" by Nico Staf
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コメント (21)
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Mechanical engineering that can be worn on your wrist to identify what time it is . It’s crazy what goes into timepieces, it’s an art. Total appreciation for this fantastic hobby.
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Man this craftmanship probably costs more than a new Rolex at today's price. So much skill and knowledge
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Love this video. No music, no voice, just the sound of the machines and tools. The quality of the video, your craftmanship, the beauty of the watch! So sarisfying to watch. A big thank you and what a work well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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I could watch this video a thousand times and never get tired, it has something that deeply relaxes me, without a doubt this is also art.
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This is phenomenal. Whoever was the first genius to engineer a watch was a very smart human. So many parts that have to sync
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I didn’t expect to watch this all the way through. Amazing skills, fantastic lighting, camera work, editing. I’m just amazed that there’s this level of manual craftsmanship and the amount of specialized tools for that watch.
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The people giving this video a thumbs down due to the bracelet being tossed into the trash didn’t bother watching the entire video. Do you really think he’d throw out a genuine vintage Rolex bracelet? This video is excellent!
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I believe this is easily the best video I've EVER watched - ASMR heaven! The artform is just astounding and the talent, patience and meticulousness is second to none. Truly amazing.
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The patience, the hand skill and the memory of remembering every little piece of the watches is incredible! This is why I have so much appreciation for watches, watch makers and watch repairers/restorers!
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Lots of people here are really impressed that someone can remember how to reassemble a watch. Don't get me wrong, it is really impressive. But it's a career, thousands of competent watchmakers do this every day, they went through lots of training and have spent lots of time learning how watches work and how to do this. It's an impressive trade that goes underappreciated.
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This is the most precise restoration/repair of any sort. True craftsmanship and niche skill. Kudos bro
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Simply put, how in the world does he know where everything goes once he gets it all taken apart – especially the screws. This is amazing.
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I'm a very hands on guy, and I'm mesmerized by these repair videos, not just seeing the difference when rehabbed but the mechanical tiny parts is so cool to see, whoever designed the first watches, I mean it's miraculous to me about the brains that put these gears and forged such small parts that work together like a symphony . Much appreciated
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Aren't you just fascinated how the inventor of watches managed to engineer such device.
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I love these videos. It’s wonderful to see such craftsmanship used to restore something as quality as these watches. Frankly, it’s artistic. The patience you show is incredible! I look forward to many more of these videos!
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I have neither the knowledge, dexterity nor patience to perform this restoration, but I could watch these videos all day and find them fulfilling and relaxing. It's great to see a watch come back to life.
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Watching this watchmaker restoring this watch, cleaning it and fixing the movement is like watching a surgeon doing complicated heart surgery, the skills these watchmakers have is amazing seeing them bringing these watches to life.
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I wish I was young again so I can spend a lifetime learning and doing this. It’s simply art.
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Thank you so much....I have a massive anxiety disorder (it just happens when it happens) and while getting into one my my ¨episodes¨ I found this......it calmed me down more than any therapy or medication ever did. I truly admire your skills.....Amazing.
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Wow!I am so glad that there are talented people in this world who can restore a beautiful watch like this!
