Thanks so much for this amazing video. Skilled professionals like you simply amaze me. I wonder what your thoughts are on the new panerai in house auto p9010. Cheers
Nice work on that Explorer, my favourite Rolex ever. Nice to see that you're wearing a Tudor BB (blue bezel?) . I own a BB Black (41. mm) and the BB GMT and I'm really happy with both after more than two years of wear. Many thanks for the video.
And the acrylic crystal is so iconically nice. I much prefer these older models with the acrylic. So “classic” looking. Not like a giant “lunk” on the wrist that is for gawkers. The older Rollies were so nice and quite understated. Less is more.
The 1016 Explorer 1 is just an icon. And your revival of this beautiful piece was a such a pleasure to see. I’ve an Explorer 1 of that model and it’s just such a great watch. Tritium dial, yes?
Also I have the same issue with my dads watch with the pin sliding out. The same pin. RSC wants to charge me almost $200 to replace teh entore clasp. When i think i just need a pin replacement. Any advice on how i should proceed?
i sent my dads watch in to the R$C and they replaced the case, caseback, and crystal. I wish they didnt replace the case. I feel like they just wanted to rob me of my $$$. I dont think there was anything wrong with the case but R said it was corroded.
Very nice video though I disagree a bit with your statement regarding parts availability as this has not been an issue even for older 3000\3035 and 15XX movements. The only issue that may occur with some independents is not having a direct Rolex parts account which has become more prominent as Rolex has made it harder to retain account status. So an independent without a Rolex parts account will have to either find gen through eBay or Swiss aftermarket through watch supply houses. In actuality most independents when it is determined a main spring replacment is in order will obtain a quality Swiss made aftermarket at a lower price. I personally am a stickler for genuine Rolex parts but items such as barrel mainsprings, crown tubes, o' ring gaskets and spring bar's if quality Swiss made are of little concern to me as long as the cutomer is ok with it and the savings are passed.
Great videos! However the one thing that always scares me with small watchmakers is that they don't work in a dust free environment like most of the official service centers and manufactures. I can already see a spec of dust you left on the minute hand, right next to the center and that would bug the hell out of me...
Could the watch be any bigger ? Does it count as an offensive weapon when worn ? Asking the important questions... Why yes, I do have a skinny wrist; how di you guess ???
Yes, it could, this is the mid-size, the historically correct Panerai size would be 47mm. It does not wear big at all, but I guess you could go for the beta male AKA lady size models, 40mm or so.
0:53 Could you not have given an advanced warning to those of us of a sensitive disposition ? I was eating my lunch while watching this !!!! 😳😱🤢🤮☠ On the plus side it is fantastic to see such a good result on a watch which has had a very hard life. Loved the close-up shots 😍
Beautiful end result ! I love the 3,6,9 dialed OP's and was amazed when I found that Rolex no longer offers them. Being cursed with a terminally thin wrist I love the 34mm OP's and hope to buy one once decent dials are back on the Rolex menu. Thank you for taking the time to produce your excellent videos I look forward to watching any you care to post.
I have the exact same watch. I don't think it's been serviced in 28 years. Having seen this video, I am suffering massively from embarrassment, I'll absolutely make the investment now in a service as I love it. The deceiving thing about this particular 16233 model is that it still looks pristine, even though it would benefit tremendously from a service. I can't get over how good it looks after your service.
I am with you on the resto mod option , I think it would be cool to keep as many of the original parts as possible, to preserve its history. The heated dial would be a very cool idea. look fwd to seeing what you do with it
I was just reading the comments, you really do get some strange ones. But angry over gloves? Personally I'd prefer a watchmaker use them and not introduce natural oils, salts and whatever else might accidentally be missed. God help that guy if he ever watches a video of a surgical procedure 😂😂
I think "Cerberus" just met a Thoroughbred Net Troll spewing his "Anti-Glove" attitude just for questionable fun. 💩 I'm not a Watchmaker, but IMHO Cerberus Watches shows in their videos about the best possible working practises in the repair service.
Ever get your car serviced? You know change the oil, top off the fluids and rotate the tires? I hear they last longer when you do that I wonder if the same principle applies to mechanical watches. And if you're looking for reliability, not wearing any watch at all means you don't have a watch that can break, ever.
@@PoltergeistWorks Miyota Movements basically are intended to be replaced with a new one during the service of the Watch. This fact does not make the Movement itself "bad" as such: It's just a different approach to solve the issue of "Servicing the Watch". Of course one can go and service eg. a Miyota 8205; even spare parts are available. A New Movement costs £/$/€40, so the work is profitable and sensible for Hobbyists only.