This rusted 1978 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 1603 is in dire need of repairs. Inside the watch is the 1570 caliber 26 jewel movement, which features automatic winding and a date complication. The watch has much sentimental value to its owner, Octavio. It was gifted to him by a family friend who was WWII bomber pilot and who employed his father for 30+ years.

I knew there was going to be some water damage since the watch had been missing it's crown for quite some time. To be honest, it was in awful condition and I had my doubts whether it would ever run again.

If you're looking for an incredible watch repair or antique restoration project, be sure to check out my video! I'll show you how to fix this vintage watch and get it back to working order.

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Contact info: cspinnerwatchrepair@gmail.com

Many of my tools I use are affordable. If you're interested in getting started with watch repair and would like to use what I use, I've included some links below. I earn a small commission from Amazon if purchases are made using these links.

Useful Texts:
Watch Repairer's Manual: [ Ссылка ]
Watchmaker's Lathe: [ Ссылка ]

Tools:
Micrometer: [ Ссылка ]
Micrometer Stand: [ Ссылка ]
Microscope: [ Ссылка ]
Movement Holder (pocket watches): [ Ссылка ]
Movement Holder (wrist watches): [ Ссылка ]
Ceramic Tipped Tweezers: [ Ссылка ]
Finger cots: [ Ссылка ]
Micrometer: [ Ссылка ] and Stand: [ Ссылка ]
Rodico: [ Ссылка ]
Tweezers: [ Ссылка ]
10X Loupe: [ Ссылка ]
Levers: [ Ссылка ]
Demagnetizer: [ Ссылка ]
Screwdrivers: [ Ссылка ]

Cleaning:
Mesh Baskets: [ Ссылка ]
Ultrasonic: [ Ссылка ]
Mason Jars: [ Ссылка ]
Cleaning Solution: [ Ссылка ]
Rinsing Solution: [ Ссылка ]
Cleaning Brushes: [ Ссылка ]

Lubrication:
Oilers: [ Ссылка ]
DX Grease: [ Ссылка ]
Moebius 941: [ Ссылка ]
Moebius 9010: [ Ссылка ]
Moebius D5: [ Ссылка ]

Buffing and Polishing:
PolyWatch: [ Ссылка ]
Polishing Compound: [ Ссылка ]
Bench Buffer Polisher: [ Ссылка ]

Otto Frei Tools and Parts:
[ Ссылка ]

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Disassembly
14:05 Balance Staff Replacement
18:56 Building a Frog Polisher
21:54 Screw Head Polishing
23:22 Pinion and Pivot Restoration
25:25 Cleaning Sequence and New Parts
27:42 Begin Assembly
39:34 Balance Installation
40:29 Initial Timegrapher Readings
41:44 Light Case Work
45:45 Casing the Movement
46:50 Rotor Axle Replacement
49:04 Final Assembly And Microstella

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