Broken Rolex Submariner Restoration - $11,000 Diving Watch

This time I´m restoring a Rolex Submariner from 2008. It´s powered by the Rolex 3135 Caliber.

The watch is in bad condition. The case is scratched, the glass is broken, and the bezel is completely destroyed. Surprisingly the watch is still running but not very accurate.

After polishing and cleaning the case, the movement gets a complete service. The bezel and glass are beyond repair, so I need my time-machine again ;)

After everything is cleaned and polished, I can re-assemble the movement with some fresh oil. After that, this watch is in a fantastic beat (+1 seconds per day) again.

I hope you liked this restoration, if so, like, comment and subscribe ;)

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[skallagrimmr]

My favorite scene in Toy Story 2 is when old man Geri restores Woody to like-new condition and stitches his arm back on. The way the entire scene is shot, underscoring even the most mundane tasks such as opening a drawer or shaking a paint jar, always stuck with me.

Every time I watch one of your videos, I am reminded of that scene.

[javiersds]

The fact that the watch was still running despite the condition it was in really tells you something about how good these watches are. Amazing.

[Papa-Kev]

Love your sense of humor and your attention to detail. Also in having the right tool for every job. Outstanding work!

[rafaelsegovia]

I truly appreciate your craftsmanship, perfectionism, and integrity. To be honest with you, I can't explain why your videos have helped me teach my brain to fight depression. Thanks so much!

[toyotacorollagli]

The thing I like about your videos is that you are a Real passionate Professional watchmaker. The tools, you used to open the watch, cleaning all of them, assembling the watch back together, I mean you use a dedicated tool/machine for everything. It's mesmerizing to see all the steps. Awesome job with this one. And I reckon this is the best video you showed us so far. Not to mention the intro :)

[DailyRevival-oe]

Thank you to the craftsman for giving the watch a new life. Such meticulousness and care.

[AhmedAmineAzzaz]

Honestly, this was the cleanest - before restoration - watch mechanism I've seen since I started following you on Youtube for a while. As usual, awesome work sir !!!

[theajshortman]

I love restoration youtube and it's great to see people have fun with the format (the beginning video and the time machine) it makes it fun to watch no pun intended.

[xianreiss]

Watch restoration sure has some cool tools.

[MrTarekmash]

this is the most professional restoration work I have seen in a long time, and you have the right tool for everything !!! amazing

[officialpoof]

Yet another stunning restoration! The videos you included in the beginning as well as the time machine were hilarious! Lastly the English subtitles worked perfectly for me! Great job!

[rafam]

I own two submariner watches. The first one is a stainless steel watch that I bought back in 1977 and the second one is a combination stainless steel and gold with a blue face that I bought as a gift to me when I retired in 2012.
After watching this video I am learning to appreciate even more what I have in these watches. This is the only jewelry that I own.

Awesome video. You are a true technician and professional

[pistolpete]

That’s what you call a ‘master of the craft’ few months ago I would have never considered watching this not I find it relaxing 😎

[ecycledd]

Just WoW! That was amazing. What a testament to both the watch and to the watch restorer.

[rhoever]

Stunning restoration. The finished product is as good as new.

[michaelmyers]

And this my friends is exactly why I love this channel. Well done my friend. Very well done.

[joytekb]

My portion of luxury meditation.
I would never criticize Rolex anymore .

[Finnishmanmusic]

Damn, a rolex that has actually been used, instead of being left inside a glass case and dusted off every morning and only worn every 5 years

[berrylee]

Plus minus 1 second? You are a wizard Brother. NEAL APOLLO BEACH FLORIDA

[mrdiplomat]

Question in my mind is how in the world do you remember where each tiny screw goes upon reassembly ❓ Yikes ❗️ SO intricately fascinating, much respect!