Rolex Bracelet Restoration - Super Stretched and Battered!

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Following on from my video in which I restored 'Billy The Scaffolder's' Vintage Rolex Datejust this time I restore the bracelet to go with the watch. I have restored this Rolex and its bracelet for an Irishman called Cathal who purchased the watch from Billy and has gifted it to his father in Ireland.
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Special tools are required for doing this work and despite it being the first Rolex bracelet I have restored Cathal seemed to be pretty pleased with the result.
I limit the narration in this video to give room for some nice calming ASMR.
Music : Cuckoo's Nest
Artist: Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum
Source: RU-vid Audio Library

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@cathalcrossan3068 5 месяцев назад

Richard, The watch is a fantastic transformation!!! You caught me off guard during our phone conversation so I must reiterate that I am extremely grateful of the time and effort you have given to restore this watch. My father is delighted with his gift and I’m sure he will wear it proudly for many years to come. All the best Cathal

@donegal1983 5 месяцев назад

I would prefer to have a watch like that with a good story behind it than a 15 grand Daytona 😂

@arthurkurtz2448 2 месяца назад

@@donegal1983I felt the story was wonderful

@emilygooner9697 2 месяца назад

Thanks also cathal for letting richard share this and the story it’s been an amazing watch, i also have an almost 30 year old Rolex I’m sending for service this year I’ll guess they will be doing something like this so just amazing to see it first hand

@ronniejarvis2679 5 месяцев назад

Finally, a great demonstration of the complete disassembly of a Watch bracelet. Fantastic resto!

@nickknight8065 5 месяцев назад

Everyone take a moment to consider how many times the old owner's wrist moved to create that amount of wear on the pins, the countless hours of work done with it on, yet with a clean an relube, the watch performance was excellent. It is a testament to how well built a Rolex movement is. Fantastic.

@thegrumpytexan 5 месяцев назад

My father wore his for 35 years, I inherited it when he passed 20 years ago. The jubilee bracelet is stretched as bad as this one, easily. I miss the sound it made when he would wiggle his wrist around to wind it.

@chrisschaal925 5 месяцев назад

@markphillips8097 5 месяцев назад

No what@@chrisschaal925

@omar10213245 5 месяцев назад

My God, man, your patience and attention to detail is incredible!! Amazing work!!

@chrishewson40 27 дней назад

that was an amazing video! and the 1st part refurbishing the movement and case.

@user-to9ux9tj8r Месяц назад

Outstanding job Major, you Sir have earned a standing ovation from your cousins in America. ❤

@demmertp 5 месяцев назад

Wow Richard that was both delicate and tedious work to separate out the bracelet parts and then polish each one. I applaud your patience and skill in bringing that bracelet back to life. Just brilliant.

@bjoernaltmann 5 месяцев назад

That bracelet 😱 And so many parts. You resurrected it in the truest sense

@johnauld0 29 дней назад

I’m a scaffolder of 26 years and watches take an absolute battering….excellent job 💪 Btw I have a G-Shock now that’s been brilliant for my profession

@emilygooner9697 2 месяца назад

The watch is stunning and Richard is brave, better than the usual stunning and brave of today 😂 cathal was probably a bit lost for words initially

@darrenfry4695 5 месяцев назад

The guy who's getting that Rolex is a lucky man not only having a Rolex but one that's had the perfect perrett treatment..

@benlabrier3550 5 месяцев назад

Thanks- I’ve always wondered how the bracelet is dismantled and redone, very informative

@wannabe_sailor_777smith6 5 месяцев назад

Fascinating, I had no idea it was that labor intensive to re-pin bracelet. Great job as usual.

@tooslow8150 5 месяцев назад

Wow. What an incredible amount of tedious work. The bracket made the movement restoration look easy. Thank you for showing the amount of detail and dedication you have. Well done!

@designated_hitter_EGA 2 месяца назад

That bracelet!!!! Goodness, what a "major" pain in the.... !!! Fantastic job transforming that beaten watch back to its glory.

@jamessmith6402 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Richard that was incredible to watch 👍

@_Napoletano_ 5 месяцев назад

I dont know how you do it, Rich. That bracelet would have made me pull out the rest of my hair. Remarkable how much wear was on those pins.

@miker5502 5 месяцев назад

Richard, I can see why you said you don’t usually do bracelets! That probably took longer than taking the main body and inner workings of a watch apart and putting it back together again…lol! Brilliant Job. Enjoyed watching and the meticulous care you took. Cheers from Nova Scotia..MikeR. ( ps. I own an older DateJust with this exact bracelet and have a greater appreciation of how well crafted it is. )

@winstonlanda7731 5 месяцев назад

The amount of painstaking work and attention to detail. The order. The complete mastery of the craft. Congrats on the spectacular results. Absolutely miraculous work. I'm speechless. Love from LA, Winston

@anthonybrau7399 3 месяца назад

What an absolutely fantastic restoration on the watch and especially the bracelet. It would have been so much easier to just buy a new bracelet....but the story and character of the watch would have been lost. Great job!!!

@donegal1983 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic work Richard. Both watch and bracelet look amazing. Love the way you can bring back old watches looking like new again

@Adrian_3006 4 месяца назад

I'm a bit speechless Richard. Words don't do justice to the effort and patience you put in to the bracelet restoration! Given the state of the pins and spring bars.......Bravo 👏👏. Just outstanding craftsmanship!! 👌 "Superlative" is the best I can do!

@mikelindbergh642 5 месяцев назад

This was a very educational video. I have always stayed clear of the Jubilee bracelets because of their intricacy. And those old springbars: they were skelotonized. LOL!

@alecleamus3280 5 месяцев назад

I just don’t know how you have the patience, Richard. When I saw the job you were facing, I felt like crying 😭 I also felt your pain at underwhelming response from the client! You worked a miracle on that watch - I’m in awe of your skill. 🇬🇧👍

@hawkeye454 5 месяцев назад

Good morning Richard! I cannot tell you how much i enjoy your videos! Im wearing my Seiko NH34 GMT and hope to hear your thoughts on these budget movements one day. Cheers sir!!!

@to2055 5 месяцев назад

Yaaaaaaay! 😊 I was so curious about this after your last video. Very nice work. Thanks again for all your great videos over the years!

@waynebrown7671 Месяц назад

Wow what a transformation your patient's sir is admirable the end result looks great 😊

@sectortwelve12 5 месяцев назад

No words! This is incredible! Skillful fingers!

@PurpleTT99 5 месяцев назад

Brilliant job! So much wear over the years, and that spring-bar! Top job as predicted, thanks.

@darrenhunter2324 5 месяцев назад

I find your video very relaxing to watch.

@notyourdaddy8300 5 месяцев назад

Very cool to see this done.

@neilmccafferty5886 5 месяцев назад

tremendous patience, Richard. great results.

@Daud76 5 месяцев назад

Always a pleasure to see how you do your magic, Richard! 🤙🏼

@jatco84 5 месяцев назад

Wow..what an ordeal. Those pins have certainly taken their toll..but then again, the watch was worn daily..so they seemed to have held up pretty well. The 'D' links too have been worn but not as bad it appears. Great job on putting that all together. Watch looks fabulous now. Thanks for the tour....kudos

@rayharrison6400 5 месяцев назад

Fabulous video. Always intrigued me how to pull it all apart. Bracelet turned out great

@Patrick_B687-3 5 месяцев назад

Love your Videos Richard and admire Billy’s wearing of this one watch for so long. Merry Christmas Sir. I’ve been waiting on this to show up since the last video on this. Cheers!

@michaelsuede 5 месяцев назад

amazing work

@ianhand5006 5 месяцев назад

Excellent work!

@KentnDebi 5 месяцев назад

Good grief...those pins 😳😳😳 Such a great restoration. Great job there Richard. I get what you were about to say about the clasp...but look at it another way, that was a 90% restoration of a 90% dead bracelet. WELL DONE 👏👏👏

@rf159a 5 месяцев назад

It's amazing how something so simple, has so many parts to it!!

@tommay2437 5 месяцев назад

The almost chafed pins of the bracelet are another proof to what this watch has accomplished over decades. Very good job, Richard! Thanks for sharing.

@SoCalWatchReviews 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic work 👏

@alaindrolet_atlt_2019 5 месяцев назад

What huge bracelet repair and restoration ! I love that tool for remove and replace all the bracelet link ! Thank for sharing it’s really informative ✨👌 Nice work Mr.Richard 🙂

@waynegardner2495 5 месяцев назад

Amazing work and a lot of work to do buy the looks too

@RubyMarkLindMilly 3 месяца назад

Beautiful watch 👍

@normshafer2243 5 месяцев назад

Just outstanding Richard! Thank you for posting this video 👍 All the best, Norm in Arizona

@realcorkdan 4 месяца назад

flawless work … your a credit to all watchmakers

@richardperrettwatchmaker 4 месяца назад

Thanks Daniel ... Much appreciated! Richard

@PowerChucker 5 месяцев назад

Great video! and your Sea Wolf is beautiful!

@johnburgess6572 5 месяцев назад

I reckon it needed cleaning a bit lol !!! And a bit of work...wow !!! Best one I've ever seen. The original owner got his money's worth and probably his money BACK !!! Surprised he wanted to part with it but good for all !!!!!! I enjoyed all of this. Thank you

@thorstenbillib6239 5 месяцев назад

respect for this work!

@hurstbear 5 месяцев назад

I appreciate your doing the bracelet! I wanted to have mine done, but the tech said it would be cheaper to buy a new Rolex bracelet than go through all the labor. I’m in Texas. Thanks for doing what you do.

@jerrywallop5647 5 месяцев назад

Phenomenal Richard……..What an art form…….

@orchardwatchandclockrepair8346 5 месяцев назад

Excellent. Video. Supper good

@gerardkelly5477 5 месяцев назад

Those bracelet pins tell some story. Worth framing I reckon. Lovely work.

@vicrod5 5 месяцев назад

My friend you have the patience of a saint, there is no way I would have undertaken such tedious work.

@gregjarvis3288 5 месяцев назад

Great video thanks.

@MT-kx2uc 5 месяцев назад

I had my jubilee bracelet re-done like this and it cost me a few hundred pounds. I had no idea it took this much work. Patience of a saint!

@LeRestauratHeure 5 месяцев назад

Good job!

@user-ue8pw7lf6e 5 месяцев назад

That's a BULLY of a job! Superb workmanship! Best Regards, Jay.

@pcmjpcmj6854 5 месяцев назад

Mesmerising. Now I know why this bracelet is so expensive!! Thank You.

@TheScubaboy56 5 месяцев назад

OMG! Those spring bars !!!

@MalcolmWong 5 месяцев назад

Madness restoration 😮

@offshorequest 5 месяцев назад

The bracelet is now as well restored as the watch! What a tedious process. Well done !

@teeboy69 5 месяцев назад

Wow, never saw the belt sander coming. Would love to know the material thickness lose over the course of the bracelet reconditioning. Great video.

@signjoey 5 месяцев назад

I use electric shaver cleaner on my bracelet, love your vids Richard!

@elmerganzan9131 2 месяца назад

Good job thanks sir

@Fischi4711 5 месяцев назад

I was not aware how much work goes into this type of work and that you need these sturdy special tools for it. Very neat and practical that you used Kanji characters to organize the pieces (oki kara chisai made) 🙂

@berniedmd1901 5 месяцев назад

One Word, "Brilliant".

@ericstoever9577 5 месяцев назад

“I don’t do bracelets. Until now”. And then I started laughing. Happy Holidays!

@michaelostassr.2771 5 месяцев назад

Looks like an entire days work. Like building scaffold in miniature. Can I send you my 2 tone bracelet for the same repair?

@colinmacdonald404 5 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍🎄

@user-xp9iv8uq9z 5 месяцев назад

Хорошая работа.

@JH-zy1dj 2 месяца назад

I really like the video, I've spent some time learning what watchmakers do, It is quite relaxing on my end. Is it just me or is that Rolex movement much nicer than most? All the other movements I've seen look far less dressed up. Every bit the same build wise. Thank you for doing great work!

@berndl.5214 5 месяцев назад

Well done👍💪👏

@paulstansfield8693 5 месяцев назад

Rolex wanted £900 to change/replace my jubilee bracelet. Having watched this, given the amount of effort,seems good value. Love the bit of off cut secreting board, for the link holder 👍😂 Have a great Christmas Looking forward to next year

@Leftystrat 5 месяцев назад

On site I just put rubber strap on my 16600. Each to their own . Great video mate!

@shabs6214 5 месяцев назад

Amazing

@wescobts 3 месяца назад

That bracelet was a little more than "jingly" as always well done.

@ronwalsh 5 месяцев назад

I have a jubilee bracelet on one of my ProMasters and I was curious how it was assembled. Great video.

@guitar6547 5 месяцев назад

Oh man, those Jubillee Bracelet's are hard to size nevermind refinish one to that extent, but the man that wore it to skeletonize Rolex Spring Bars...I'd say it was worthy, great job Richard! And Congrats to the new owner and glad Billy got to see it.

@darrylwardman3969 5 месяцев назад

I've been looking forward to this video. Beautiful work and such a lot of it too, what with all those slightly different parts! I really should get my old watch sorted out before I pop my clogs...

@rodvickery9169 5 месяцев назад

Epic work Richard. Who knew how complicated a Rolex Jubilee bracelet is but then that's Rolex for you?

@nottinghillad 5 месяцев назад

30 years daily on worksites as a scaffolder? I'm surprised that watch survived so well. Edit: Its a greater miracle the bracelet is even intact. That was a fine and detailed restoration.

@richardbell466 5 месяцев назад

Blimey, a lot of work for a jingly jangly pin and collar with no solid end links. But you know what... Love it👍👍

@gothamantiquities2595 5 месяцев назад

Hey friend, it is the 1st time seeing someone actually repairing the bracelet when everyone else just orders a new one!!! Awesome and I wish you were my Uncle to fix my saggy jubilee bracelet from my date just!!! Enjoy the holidays from your New York subscriber. P.S. just saw the Major and it’s awesome Sir 🫡

@yebo56 5 месяцев назад

Lovely stuff, what a satisfying task. How many hours went into the bracelet, if not filming?

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 месяцев назад

Hi @yebo56... I figure the bracelet was about 10 hours but to film this was more like 20 hours. The edit was 5 hours upload to RU-vid and Thumbnail creation and description another 3 or 4 hours. So about 28 to 30 hours all up. Hope this is helpful. Richard

@yebo56 5 месяцев назад

@@richardperrettwatchmaker thank you, more than I expected on the edit. Loved the shots of the worn springbars.

@johnmoorefilm 5 месяцев назад

Richard : great video and story ! Thank you. (Im a pro video editor and if you dont mind can i give you 1 easy quick tip? On your audio tracks, DISSOLVE between edits, dont cut the audio track with a “square-end” and hey presto you will feel your videos flow even better!)❤❤

@haroutster1667 5 месяцев назад

Great video and excellent work, but you are using far too much compound on the polishing wheel. Less is more and will give better results with less mess.

@ashleychambers7602 5 месяцев назад

That looked as complicated as when you service the movement. Great video 👍

@jfgarnant 5 месяцев назад

Wow! That is incredible, but curious if metal fatigue is a concern?

@paulbaker5238 5 месяцев назад

Great video, I have a Submariner with a stretched strap after 10 years of daily wearing. Very interesting to see the work required for when t goes in for refurbishment.

@NaNa-wj8tw 5 месяцев назад

This epitomises why Rolex are special 'it just kept on working.' Say no more. Tell me which AP or Patek you could say that about after decades of those daily battles! Not a chance in hell.😂

@frankz2253 5 месяцев назад

Your a hero

@Supercruze 5 месяцев назад

Just painstaking work, Richard. Can you comment on the tool you used to disassemble the links? You never cease to amaze me with your work product.

@emilygooner9697 2 месяца назад

Hi I’ve never seen a watch restoration before I’m blown away by this, can I ask did the watch or the bracelet take longer to restore? Amazing work sir and what a back ground so interesting how’d you end up restoring watches?

@boydsargeant7496 5 месяцев назад

Great effort Richard!! What a transformation. Apart from being super careful, what’s the trick to not pining the links across the room when you are polishing them, only held with tweezers?

@TheFirstStater 5 месяцев назад

Care to take a stab at my bracelet on the 1970 Omega Speedmaster? It's a bit floppy after over half a century. Love your work.

@CannonCountry 5 месяцев назад

This video is incredible New sub right here 👈🏼

@martinmcdonald4207 5 месяцев назад

Cleaning and sorting the Jubilee bracelet links looked like a real pain in the ass! My own 30 year old Seiko Kinetic has the very same strap. Great job in all fairness. Splendid and now in showroom condition.