Sears Tradition Dive Watch Full Vintage Watch Restoration
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- Опубліковано 29 жов 2020
- This time around Marshall has quite a project on his hands! He's got a Tradition dive watch from the 70's, made in Switzerland for Sears Roebuck Co. and sold in their stores in the US. It's a total mess, and Marshall decides not just to get the movement running again, but takes his first stab at restoring the entire watch including the case, bracelet, and hands! Enjoy the ride.
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I have cute story about losing a small part. In watchmaking school when I finally made it to "Final Review"before graduation I was given a ladies size bracelet watch to overhaul and re-time. All went well until I went to oil the incabloc assembly on the balance bridge. I separated the incabloc assembly and places a small drop of oil on the flat side of the cap jewel. I then tried to pick up the cap jewel and place it into the setting . I heard a small click and "poof" the cap jewel was gone. I was panicked, knowing if I didn't find that jewel I was going to get a ration of shit from my CWM who I was training under. After searching for almost an hour and pretty heart broken I decided it was time to "come clean" and tell Bob, the instructor that I lost the cap jewel. I went to him and told him and as I expected I got the ass reaming of my life. So, once he reduced me to a puddle of tears...he asked.." If I find the jewel for you are you willing to buy me lunch for a week.??? I said..."Hell yes, I just want the cap jewel back"....He said, lets shake on it...so we did. So I said....Ok, find that damn jewel so I can get my blood pressure and heart back to normal. He said, "sit still and don't move a muscle no matter how close I get to you"...I listened to his instruction and sat there. He reached up with his little finger and touched the bridge of my nose and showed me his finger with the cap jewel on it. It flew out of the tweezers and landed on my nose. The shitty part about this is the entire time my instructor was talking to me he was looking right at the cap jewel....That bastard saw it....and then conned me into buying him lunch knowing full well it wasn't lost at all.....Ture story...
What an amazing story lol
Sounds like a real dipshit. It could've fallen off and gotten lost for real before he could complete the 'prank'.
LMAO!!!! Great story and what a really good instructor he was!!! LMAO!!!
At least he told you that he found it! The lunch was just a teaching moment! I mean, what you have done if you didn't locate the cap jewel?
.... And even though he knew where it was, he STILL chewed you out! What a d__k!
am i the only one who finds these mechanical watch restoration videos relaxing and hypnotizing to watch?
Based on the views for these videos I suppose not! I'm just glad other people find it as fascinating as I do.
No, me too!
I feel the same! These calm restauration videos are a welcome escape from our ever more hectic and digitized daily life - especially in 2021!
No, you are not the only one. You have at least one more person on that list. Me ;-)
No, I'm in the same boat. I find this fascinating. It's like a mini universe
Man, don’t know how this video slipped passed me. My pops worked for Sears as an appliance repair man. 43 years. He loved working for Sears, and I loved going along with him on my summer breaks, working in stuffy basements, crowded closets, all trying to get more life out of peoples appliances. It was a very very hard yet rewarding job for my dad. Unfortunately he passed about 10 years ago. I’ve got some of his old Sears watches, he was pretty proud of them. My favorite one is a blue dive watch. Thank you for your channel, this one brought a couple tears to my eyes sir.
What sets you apart from other Wristwatch Repair channel is your commentary. The explanations, the processes and procedures to setting the parts back in place excellent.
Agree completely .
Possibly the most amazing video I've ever "watched". It's nearly unfathomable that someone has the skill, time, and patience to succeed at such an undertaking. I am in awe.
He only had the time after he finished restoring the watch…
Divers watch... "unfathomable"...
I saw what you did there... 🤣🤣🤣👍
Check out Jason at STS Telecommunications, he repairs Iphones, it makes this look like rebuilding a V8 engine - soldering an IC chip with 15 pins thats the size of half a grain of rice is unbelievable
I got this watch for Christmas in 1972. Really nice seeing one like it again. They retailed for $50.00
HE BOUGHT ON EBAY FOR $450.00
1972's $1 is equal to 2020's $6.23. So a $50 watch would be about $311.50 today.
@@jaskey someone earlier posted that the watch in its former state of disrepair was purchased for $450 from an online seller.
@@mikefigures5541 Yup I was doing the math on if the used watch cost more than when it was new by taking the inflation into account. Turns out Rolex isn't the only one that appreciate in value. 😆
@@jaskey It just goes to show that all these watch videos are causing a market bubble. 10 years ago these vintage watches weren't moving at these prices on Ebay.
top tip for re luming vintage watches, mix your coffee in with the binder+ lume to get a even finish
I would have left the hands white for visibility.
Sears was the Amazon of my generation.
haha fantastic way to put it. I wish I would have thought of that description for the video now :)
Sears and up here in Canada, Consumers Distributing
Remember the Christmas Toy catalogue. I wanted everything....
@@davidrasch3082 me too!
@@Bry.L Grew up in Chicago and know Woolworth well. They were the 'go to' store.
And you’re a hobbyist...that’s some pro level job you’ve done there!
Baby steps!
Indeed! I was shocked how amazingly the whole watch, especially the bracelet turned out!
With regards to the coffee to age the lume, I’ve seen other watch makers actually add a tiny amount of espresso directly into the lume mix rather than apply it later on top. That way you can be sure it won’t come off over time when it dries out and will be “fixed” in the lume
We can see how he evolved from this one
This is and always will be my dream watch
Hi Marshall. This is your masterpiece. Amazing work, gorgeous video and simply a wonderful result. It's such a pleasure watching your restorations.
After watching quite a few of your videos, I was happy to finally see you do a real case restoration. I think they end up being "more exciting" when you take something that really looked like a dog, get it running and get it back to looking like new. OK, I understand there is a fine line between those pieces where this makes sense and those where the piece looks just fine if you leave it alone but this one looks great! Good job Marshall!!
you only restorer i can listen to right through......well done
Those hands were SPOT ON, amazing job
This is your most astonishing restoration. I can’t believe how gorgeous it turned out!!! Whoever acquired this one from you is a lucky person indeed
Says a lot about Sears and the quality items they sold back in the day.
@@paulvon2378 Like many Sears branded items, these were actually made by someone else for Sears. This "Tradition" line was made by Heuer.
I really enjoy watching these watch restorations, and much to my surprise I was given a sear dive watch identical to the one being restored. Mine had been gift on my 18th birthday from my Father. Unfortunately being a Calliper walking Paraplegic, I later stumbled and wrecked the watch when I fell a few years after. It was a shame as I had liked the watch, but the fall totally junked it. 😮 It even had the same bracelet. AMAZING!
I kind of didn’t want to like this video, but I did. I enjoy your humility and like that you’re not afraid to say “Ok, I learned something. This is neat. I enjoy this.” It makes it fun for those of us that don’t have the drive to take on something like this. Well done.
Thank you …. Because of you and your channel … I have gotten into the art of watchmaking… in the process of getting my tools and learning the trade…
Thank you ..
This is better than Marvel, D&D, Star Wars and alcohol. My wife says I cant watch you anymore.
Love is #1
Now that's a true revival of a vintage watch...and very satisfying, too. It looks like a well taken care of, vintage watch. Maybe next time you can show the lume charged, in the dark.
Good idea, I'll do that.
I was looking forward to seeing the loom
@@WristwatchRevival I suggest investing in a small UV light, a lot easier.
Need to see the LOOOOM!!!! :D
Polishing is easy, just tedious. Just start with the lowest frit that gets out the largest gouges, then work up to finer grits until you reach the desired finish. Use a brush wheel for brushed finishes or use a polishing compound and cloth or wheel for more finish.
These videos are addictive and relaxing. Something about the Peter Griffin voice and charm.
Wow, I reported to boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois on the 29th of December 1973. In the dead of winter. I was 17 years old. I wish I had been into watches back then. I most likely would have bought one of those. And a few others of the time. Thanks for the videos Marshall. 👍
Wow, wow, wow!!! You sir are truly an incredible artist. What patience and skill. Thank you for taking me along this project.
Great Job on your first case restoration! it looks really good. My tip would be to use sand paper attached to a thin piece of metal or a popsicle stick for flat surfaces, and sandpaper wrapped around a piece of peg wood for the sides of the case. this way you can achieve the same brushed effect while keeping the edges sharp. Keep up the good work!
I mostly did. I used the sandpaper sticks as well as the steel block for most of the flat surfaces, with some handheld sandpaper too. I'll definitely keep it in mind! Thanks for the advice :)
That's what I was thinking too when watching this. After having polished firearms and watch cases for a while it's pretty important to keep flat edges razor sharp. It's easy to round them a bit while holding any polishing media with your bare fingers.
Fabulous vid - I, for one, would really like to see more videos where you do a full restore of everything. Thanks for posting.
I almost love how that turned out. I say "almost" because I liked the lighter tone of the tea-stained hands better than the darker coffee-stained hands on the final restoration. Anyway, congrats on an intricate job very well done!
Please continue the additional restoration stuff (when necessary). You do amazing work 🙏. Love the attention to detail.
+/- 0s a day is a sign!
I love seeing shots of the other watches he's restored on his wrists.
Sears was a power to be reckoned with. Craftsman made in USA twice as strong as Craftsman sold today. Yes fully restore any Sears.
I have a Tradition de luxe, automatic. 25 jewel, 20atm, incabloc. I hadn't worn it in about 20 years, but this vid made me get it out again. Still runs like a top! Thanks for the reminder!
I used to love going to Sears in the early 70s. The Sears catalog was the best. Montgomery Ward too.
This channel is required viewing for watch collectors. Great content! Excellent restoration of the piece from the 70's
This is possibly the BEST wrist watch restoration I have seen on this channel! Exceptional work! I bet Lou would be proud 😅
Well done marshal. Looks 100 times better. From England
OMG, as a guy who makes his living fixing and restoring everything from cars to guitars, I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this restoration. What a great feeling it is to get things to look and work perfect again... hats of to you. I am also curious to find out what microphone you are using for your dialog... it sounds great.
These watches are really interesting. Just like microscopic wind up engines. I love the mechanics of it.
Great restoration. I would buy that in a heartbeat! My favorite was the bezel, the repair getting the hands moving and the timegrapher, well done!
So glad to see you did the case and strap. I see little point having a lovely clean movement that you never see in a tatty old case. Much better to have something that looks smart and you're proud to wear.
I'm glad too, it's always a tough decision.
I just love these videos of restoring watches.
I absolutely adore these videos! I think the next step in your production process could be a better lit photo booth for watches with a display stand and some neutral background. The final shot of the finished product seems crucial here and glare from un-diffuse lighting really does your work a disservice. Whether or not you do that I'll keep watching! Keep up the good work!
Ya know what….
Great frickin job man. I really don’t understand anyone giving this a thumbs down.
I don't know if you've seen the English guy who mends watches and does tutorials, his name is naked kid or something like that but the guys awesome,,,it's nekkid watchmaker....he's amazing.and you sir ain't for off from him ,,,bravo.
I’m mesmerized by this work but I’ll be damn figuring out where everything goes back together.
use reverse engineering man, haha
@@luiscastro5456? is that reverse psychology for the idle hands ??
Im the same.. I can pull half a car apart to repair whatever it I need to repair then put it back together.. but I reckon I'd be stuck putting 1 of these back together. I guess it would all come to you with time and experience.
I have to be completely honest with you. I love your videos. I can easily spend hours watching them, but I usually fast forward the movement disassembly and reassembly parts. I just love case, bezel, dial, hands, and bracelet restoration much more than the actual movement. And this video just made my day today. What a fun and amazing restoration you did here. Please do more.
I just bought my 1st watch to repair because of these videos.
In a world of 10 second grabs and high turnover this is so satisfying to watch. Thank you for making this!
I remember seeing these a few times in the 80’s, my grandfather owned one. Quartz was already the rage, but aside from my grandfather, I saw it a few other times. My grandfather always bragged about it being Swiss Made. Always wondered what happened to that watch...
Well now you definitely gotta find it.
The kicker is my grandfather also worked at, and retired from Sears. I have a feeling this watch is in our storage. I do know he always took good care of it.
Take your Scotchbrite pad and put int on a flat surface. Set down a paint stir stick or a long piece of straight edge like a yard stick or ruler and clamp it to the table top using two quick claims. Then take your bracelet and run it in one direction using the raised straight edge as a fence to run the bracelet or case against for straight lines. Works very well. Buy different grades of Scotchbrite pads for different grain. I like the ultra fine gray pads but have used the green and burgundy for coarser grains.
Super cool project and great outcome.
Great job restoring this piece of history.
Lovely watch , bezel came up a treat ...
Another turnaround for your excellence Marshall
Love this channel
I felt like you were looking at someone’s heart, “yup they are still alive”. Watch out!!!
Sears sold some high quality cameras also: Tower brand....high quality lenses...even high quality Leica “copies”.
Sears was a behemoth back in the day. Sadly with Sears so went a vast amount of economic power.. The U.S. is not what it once was either, as evidenced by the whiny SJW factions peppering the landscape. (Btw, Amazon isn't an apt comparison. They and Walmart are a parasitic enterprises in the worst way.)
Several of the presenters (in this excellent channel and others), when speaking of grease vs. oil, talk about high friction [vs. low friction!?]. Actually the determining factor is pressure, not friction. Friction is determined by several factors, pressure being only one of them.
One uses grease (or heavy viscosity oil) when two surfaces have high pressure between them. This high pressure will either displace the oil (squeeze it out) or break it down, or even ignite it. Heavier oils resist these effects better.
Just thought you might want to know...
Excellent, captivating channel is yours. Thank you.
This has to be one of the most calming channels I watch, don't get me wrong, I don't watch it to help me doze off, but it can help, lol, but if you've had a stressful day, watch one of these videos accompanied by a good single malt, better than therapy, if you're not into spirits, a peppermint tea will do the trick, thankyou for doing these videos.
Do you have a specific pattern for how you place all the parts when disassembling a watch so they are easy to identify?
I don't. They just have to all go in the little baskets for cleaning anyway so I don't bother sorting them.
Did you put a new gasket on the crown/stem as well? Or is it just not really possible to properly waterproof it?
There wasn't one when it arrived, so I haven't replaced it. I did order an assortment of them to see if I can put one in there, but let's just say I'm not taking this thing surfing any time soon ;)
For your first restore... one word...DAMN!
That was beautiful. Really appreciate the craftsmanship
Before the age of the Internet, a friend of mine (he was in his mid twenties) inherited 3 vintage Rolexes (I believe one was even a Paul Newman Daytona). Because of misinformation and his naivety, he stupidly bashed them with a hammer (because he had no way of opening them) believing the value was in the "jewels" or rubies contained therein. After the deed was done, he went to a jeweler with his cache of "valuable stones" thinking he hit the motherload. I assume he was told the reality of the situation, as the next time I saw him he was void of expression. I can only imagine what they would have been worth had they stayed intact. I cant recall what models they were (besides one being a Daytona), but he did say after researching them, they were extremely valuable due to the lack (or inclusion), of text on the dial -- I cant recall which. Goes to show you just how much people were "blind" due to lack of information.
Shocking to say the least! I can't believe he didn't even get them assessed first.
This story really saddens me, such supidity... Those vintage pieces would be so magnificint... somebody probably cared and loved for them, how stupid that must sound when talking about lifeless objects.
So many stories, people especially back in the day wore watches for decades especially expensive one's like Rolex's.
Can't image smashing things you got inherented...
Even if there was millions worth in gold inside something I inherented I would NEVER smash it.
@@poulwinther Somebody smart would have gone to a watchmaker to get them opened. He probably wasn't smart
By looking at how dirty the watch is, I bet you can extract the original owner’s DNA from the watch and clone the owner if you wanted to.... 🤣
Some terrible version of Jurassic Park forming here
@@WristwatchRevival really an amazing job! Give the watch a new birth! 👍
Mmm, yummy arm cheese !
Please clone the restored watch. It looks fantastic.
It's really interesting to see the jewel on the balance spring almost pulsate like a beating heart.
Being an avid diver my Mother bought me this same Traditions watch for my 15th birthday (1965). Worked great for a couple years then quit running. Took it back to Sears for repair. Took 2 months to get it back and when it came back there was a note stating that the watch was no longer guaranteed water proof. I went out and bought a $25 Timex and never wore the Traditions watch again. I do wish I'd kept it though considering how much it's worth now. Great Video.
"Lou" didn't take very good care of his watch.
It looks like Lou wore his watch every day but never really bothered to take it in for service yeah. At least he got his use out of it lol
He was a louser.
LOL
Lou’s probably wearing a Rolex in heaven right now.
@@jeeperspeepers8323 Na got a swatch.
Awesome 👍🏻
Original condition is a joke term if it’s beat to shit.
“Originally”, it was new and shiny and awesome... not yellowed and banged up and nasty
I love, LOVE your honesty admit not knowing and bring an amateur etc. That's honestly the best
Coffee is fun as a dye. There are paints that accomplish the same thing that miniature modelers use and they are called 'washes'. They come in all manner of colors to choose from.
Excellent video.
So, "Hello IT -- Have you tried turning it off and on again?" becomes "Hello Watchmaking -- Have you tried taking it apart and putting it together again?"
That bracelet is such a cool design
My father had a watch like this in the 80’s. My mother bought it for him. Great memories. And it’s truly astonishing watching you work on something with such tiny parts! Amazing.
Of the several rebuilds / services that I've watched you do, this may be the most remarkable. Beautiful watch.
Amazes me that you put the parts randomly on the table and you can put it back together.
I have to admit, this video auto started after a different video I watched while repairing my daughter's watch. It started playing in the background while I finished up and within a few minutes I was engrossed in your video and forgot all about what I was doing before lol. I cannot believe how much I enjoyed it! Great job, very entertaining and very cool!
I know this video is 3 yers old but GREAT JOB!!
I hope the new owner cares for it as you have. Lovely work.
well i dont give a hoot about watches. but i enjoy watching a nerd use special tools and elbow grease to bring something to life. subbed
You have no idea how satisfying these videos are. I own over twenty time pieces and they all have different meanings some more than others. These videos have made me fall in love with my little hobby all over again. Thank you!
I found your channel by accident, I really enjoy it. I really miss my old watch my grandparents gave you years ago.. I can't one like it now.
Ok, now I have a new addiction. Thanks a lot. Nice work.
Re: the disintegrated gasket. You may not believe this, but you were quite lucky in this case! Quite often, when a gasket breaks down, the rubber goes "sticky", and can gum up everything it touches!
Great video by the way! For a "hobbyist" as you call yourself, you seem very professional, and the finished product looked excellent. Keep up the good work.
P. S. For more tips on renovating cases, bracelets etc check out "The Nekkid Watchmaker" - he goes into great detail and his restorations are incredible!
This by far the best redo of yours I have so far HOO-RAH
Wow she's a beauty and still has a heartbeat despite the damage. I'm no watchmaker or smith, dad was a smith for a little while.
It's wonderful to see old/abused time pieces brought back to life by skilled hands. Yourself and Nekkid are amazing, hands so steady a surgeon would be jealous.
WOW! Bravo! Great job! It's like new. 100% Lou would be proud. 👏🏻
Bought, if memory serves, what was an identical watch as a gift for my mother. Purchased with proceeds from my first job, circa 1965. It had an identical wristband, I think the one you have might be original to the watch, unless that “b” on the clasp indicates otherwise. In 1965, with my employee discount, the watch was a bit more than $16. Time flies.
Fantastic! Better than watching TV ANY day of the week!!!
I lost it with the big bubble on the seconds hand😂😂
Haha I love that the UA-cam video that I’m watching to learn acknowledges watching other UA-cam videos to learn.
I've got that exact watch; I'm wearing it right now... 17 Jewels, still runs perfectly... yes, I bought it at the Sears, in Beloit, Wisconsin, in the '70s.
There is something very mentally satisfying about working on and watching work being done on watches and small objects
I really enjoy the work on the movement, but I absolutely loved the refinishing of the case, bracelet, hands, etc!! Well done!!!!!
That's beautiful. Made the right call with the hands color
Spectacular ... So many people simply disregard items that were made for major chain retailers' private labels in the 50s, 60s and 70s (Sears, Wards, Kmart, even Gambles) but they were most often made by industry leaders and were generally high quality. Thanks for sharing this amazing resurrection!
Indeed. Sears Craftsman padlocks were made by Abus, which is a powerhouse brand in Germany. Their knives? Schrade and Camillus, both powerhouse American 20th Century brands.
Marshall I want to sincerely thank you for introducing me to the utterly fascinating and mesmerizing world of watchmaking. You my friend have a calming and soothing voice,never losing your optimism while you navigate the pitfalls that lurk sometimes in the unseen world of a watch case. Watching your tutorials has enabled me to take the dive and jump into watchmaking with my new found love for horology that I never new I had. Again thank you and please keep teaching the wonderful and informative classes that you lead.
I too find these videos very relaxing!
Fantastic job well done that watch was certainly in a bad state before you started working on it, and you have now turned it into a most prized working vintage usable watch. again well done.
I wasn't expecting to get sucked into a video for an hour but I think I'm hooked on this channel after that
I worked for several years as a CNC Machinist and these TINY intricate watch workings just fascinate me.
COR!! Got to the end and it's a major transformation!! 😲😍😍😍
I'm on a Wristwatch Revival watchaton since last week. Love every second of it! 😁❤
This was a great video from the explanations to the camera work and your voice couldn't be perfect for this! This was very entertaining for me specially since I don't own a single watch!!!