Rolex Submariner Watchmaking Demonstration | Watchfinder & Co.

Rolex Submariner Watchmaking Demonstration:

Watchfinder & Co. presents: Inside the Rolex Submariner, a demonstration of the intricacies of the Rolex calibre 3135. Watchfinder Head Watchmaker Tony Williams shows you how this famous movement is taken apart and reassembled.

A History of the Rolex Submariner:

First revealed to the public in 1953, the Rolex Submariner was a diving watch for everyone. Appealing to both professional and hobby divers, the Submariner set the standard for the category, its affordability and practicality unmatched. Rolex also developed non-chronometer versions of the Submariner that were even more affordable, costing roughly two weeks' pay at the time.

As the Submariner gained credibility, it was adopted by professional organisations such as COMEX, the deep-sea diving contractor, and the British Ministry of Defence. The civilian model also evolved, growing a date complication, and then an updated dial with white gold markers. Then, in 2010, the Submariner had its biggest change yet to become the 116610 LN, a chunkier, sportier, more high tech watch that brought Rolex into the 21st century.

The Rolex Submariner is one of the most instantly recognisable watches ever made, and continues to be one of the most popular, too.

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WARNING! This demonstration was undertaken by a professional watchmaker for entertainment purposes only. This is NOT a guide for servicing a watch. The watch featured in the video is NOT being serviced. DO NOT attempt to replicate this video on your own watch.

[dontstopnw]

How i feel like whenever i change the strap of my watch

[anthonywilliams]

Hello, I'm the watchmaker in this video. This nail thing is getting out of hand. No pun intended. The reason I keep them a bit longer than usual is because I use them as tools. If you take the time to look at my right hand index finger nail, it has a notch, used for filing stems to size. They also help me to select bench tools without having to look for them. Now for the important use. If mahoud has ever polished a platinum day date, or a 69173 jubilee he'll know that to ensure the grained links are grained evenly, along the flat and edge, being able to offer the link to the wheel securely requires the link to be folded over its self to achieve an even grain. Having nails facilitates this. We'll carry on being brilliant, you carry on doing what you're best at sir?

[SayNoobBULeave]

Imagine that after reassembling you find 1 last screw....

[Sisu]

Washing his hands six years before coronavirus... Respect.

[Gushers]

when the 25, 000 piece puzzle at the store just doesnt do it for you anymore.

[RaihanAlam]

I cannot even assemble an ikea cabinet properly with the instruction book and then there is this guy!

[eaglecroft]

Wow! Much Respect! Hands of a surgeon right there! I took apart a $10 watch and got anxiety pulling the parts out! I chose to not even attempt a reassembly. I cannot imagine the confidence it takes to pull apart a Rolex. Amazing skills!

[Cuyut]

This video:

Chinese replica companies: “WRITE THAT DOWN! WRITE THAT DOWN!”

[MrPutrifyingEagor]

I found this so relaxing watching this, such incredible skill working on those tiny mechanisms, it’s like watching an artist work, just beautiful

[vimages]

He is really quick at putting it back together!

[joseph_b]

It's amazing all of those parts sitting on the table by themselves do nothing, but put them together and wind them up and mechanical magic happens.

[jackd]

Seeing the balance assembly moving while he takes the watch apart makes me feel like I'm watching open heart surgery.

[marcogeraldes]

If I did this to 10 watches, at the end of it I could assemble an extra watch with all the spare parts from each of them...

[jadefalcon]

I can't even imagine having hands this steady.

[MrCdrant]

This was so cool I disassembled my own sub and put everything in the cutlery tray of the dishwasher. It's almost done, can't wait to reassemble!

[BostonBrand]

My dad had given me his submariner he had for over 20 years. I've had it over ten years now and it works great. I only had to adjust it once in all that time. Watching what goes on inside of one is something i never saw before and that's awesome...Great upload!

[engineerauthorpilot]

Years ago, I actually considered cleaning my watch (same as in video) because the cost of professionally servicing was $700-$1500 min (needs to de done every few years or so).
After a bit of research, I decided against it. Now, after seeing this video, I can clearly see how delusional I was (lol).
It's a joy to watch someone with such skill, work. Great video. He really "nailed" it (Sorry, couldn't help myself - and no offense: I understand he uses his nails as tools).

[pete]

Fantastic. I have always considered Rolex watches over priced, but now I have much appreciation for the workmanship that goes into each one. I want one.

[pistolpete]

No screws left must have read the manual.

[Sekliw]

i legit held my breath so many times. this is why i aspire to one day wear one of these works of art on my wrist.