This 1985 Rolex DateJust (reference 16014) is in dire need of repairs. Inside the watch is the 3035 caliber 27 jewel movement, which features automatic winding and a date complication. The watch has much sentimental value to its owner, who sent it in for repairs. To be honest, it was in awful condition and I had my doubts whether it would ever be a good timekeeper again. Those expectations further declined when I opened the case back. Observe as I meticulously repair this movement and restore it to working order.

I also give the case and bracelet a little love. This nearly 40 year old watch was a certified chronometer. Will it still perform as well as it once did when it left the COSC test lab?

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 ]

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Begin Disassembly
13:27 Cleaning
15:44 Begin Reassembly
31:07 New Lume
31:44 Case Restore
35:35 Assembly Continued
38:04 Timegrapher and Regulation
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