Now my beater is good for another year......

Oct 29, 2011,09:58 AM
 

Then it is time for the yearly cleaning.

I guess it's time.

There is a lot of space to collect dust.

Damn, I can't read the seriealnumber.

Ok a fast rinse and we open it up.

The movement looks ok.

So I pull out the crown.

And the movement.

Next step is the bezel.

And there was some dirt too.

The serious cleaning can start.

Oupps.

I go for 8 minutes.

Where is my watch?

One springbar didn't survive the cleaning, I have new ones in stock.

Now it's nicer.

Even the reference is readable.

Nice and clean.

Back with the movement and the crown.

Now the bezel press will do the work.

Perfect fit and not much WG longer.

Then I check so it not leaks.

 

 

Adjust the meter.

On with the hood and turn the compressor on.

Stop at 20.

Reading a few minutes later and it's still there so it pass.

Then I check so it running fine.

Looks good.

No problems here either.

So now it will be good for another year with me.

It glow in the dark too.

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She takes a beating and keeps on ticking

 
 By: Bill : October 29th, 2011-10:23
Jocke I am happy to see the watch return time and time again to remind us of what a tank Rolex watches can be. Waiting to see what next year brings. Bill

But what does he do to this watch to put it in such a state.

 
 By: grigo : October 29th, 2011-12:28
Year after year that is. I still like the cleaning post a lot and this year's even better than last. Best regards, George

Wow...can I send you mine for a once over..!!

 
 By: Andy : October 29th, 2011-14:01
I have the same model and I love the dial colour so may think about getting it changed. Great pics. Andy.

What an interesting post!

 
 By: fernando : October 29th, 2011-19:12
With the procedure and all that equipment, it's amazing to see the transformation. So kind of you to show us how it's done step by step. I'm also curious as to how a watch can get to that state in a year! It must also go through a special process! F

talk about DIY!

 
 By: playtime : October 31st, 2011-19:44
nice job! J