I might actually take up this hobby if i ever find any tools or watches. we watch while he fixes the watch, watch this watch watches pocket watches the watch in his pocket, watch
That's why I don't miss any he uploads. I have watched every one of them, and some twice. I collect watches and would send some to him to service but I don't know if he does that sort of thing. I would pay of course.
I'm not even interested in watch restoration, but I watched the whole video. Great work all around -- camera, narration, and skill level. UA-cam needs more people like you.
Me too! I have no clue what any of the pieces do but he makes it so entraining that i don’t want to stop watching. You can tell that this is his passion
Your videos have now replaced - or nearly so - my NF binging and it's caused me to dig out old watches that I've inherited from family over the years - including my great-grandfather's 14K White Gold Filled Waltham Colonial 17 Jewel No 1235. It's non-running and has been tucked away for over 60 years! After watching your videos, I'm inspired to think that it can be revived! Just love watching your videos.
My favourite moment was at 16:49 when I noticed the very cute and amiable pupper sticking her nose in between Marshal trying to sniff out what he was doing. Top tier moment. 10/10 would like to see the pupper again.
I listen to you fix up these watches while trying to fall asleep at the ambulance station. The attention to detail and explanation really helps clear the busy mind
You have the same voice as Rob Riggle. And it keeps me coming back every time! Sometimes I pretend it’s Rob himself telling me how he fixes these watches.
I have to say that my favorite part of these videos is your voice over. The emotion you put into stressed and exasperated moments flows so well in a 48 minute snip of work that takes hours over many days or weeks.
Your narrative and parts description exists where other watch restoration shows fail and that's what makes me a fan... I now know names that I never knew existed within watches... thanx4sharing.
I can tell you’re a fellow automotive technician. Very professional for an “amateur”. You’re too humble bro. I’m learning so much from you. Great work! Flat rate, baby 😎
Hey has a TON of experience in voice work and narration. Very successful Magic: The Gathering podcast and is a professional commentator for tournaments. I think it is what makes him so easy to listen to and enjoy , even if you are a not a watch enthusiast.
@@marsh3825 OMG, I had no idea this was Marshall Sutcliffe's watch channel. I've always wondered about the playmat, and knew his name is Marshall, but didn't put the two together. I'm not a limited player so I don't listen to LR, so it's not a voice I'd recognize. Honestly, I mostly know him from his appearances with Loading Ready Run, and those shoots aren't close mic'd like this.
I'm also learning a ton. I inherited all my grandfather's and Father's watch and clock making tools and these videos have helped me identify the tools I have and what they are for. The coolest part is I have the exact same spin cleaning machine as the one seen in these videos. I've never seen another one like it, anywhere, until I found this channel.
I stumbled across this video toady. I was mesmerized. Simply amazing skill. And I enjoyed how you transmit true joy in a hobby that you love. So impressive, bravo.
As someone who may be going into this field. I seriously consider your videos as studying. Similar to Marks watch repair classes. Before taking his classes your videos taught me everything I knew. Especially since you repair more complex and “weirder” watches. I use the hard worked for information you obtain through trial and error, and put into your videos when practicing. Your videos are awesome man. For real. Keep it up
Another watch guy i first started watching these vids on youtube is NekkidWatchmaker. certainly liked this one what a beautiful watch after it was restored.
I watched a full other video thinking "I know this voice!" The playmat locked it in for me, and answers a little of why I was recommended this channel. Thanks for sharing another of your hobbies with us!
I know nothing about watches but I was honestly mesmerized by the process and the your ability to narrate it. Phenomenal! YOU are a very talented individual that has provoked a major new interest for me.
Marshall, I started watching your videos a couple years ago during an illness simply because they started playing using UA-cam auto play. Those videos caused a memory from my childhood in the 1970's of being given a couple of my deceased grandfather's watches. Over the past couple years I have watched your videos and the urge to repair those old watches has grown to the point that the other day I dug them out of the drawer they are stored in. They are both old Elgin watches, one is an auto with day and date while the other is a simple wind up gold dress watch. Both watches are missing most of the crowns, apparently Elgin used cheaper materials for the crown and the only portion left is the small brass bit that screws to the stem. Anyway, I have ordered some new parts for the watch with the auto movement, a Swiss Felsa 4009 movement as it turns out, and with the help ofyour videos I will begin to attempt to repair it when the parts arrive. Thanks for videos and your positive, upbeat presentation style.
Thanks to your awesome inspiring videos, I brought back to life my old SUUNTO Vector. I replaced strap, battery (I'm far from mechanical watches yet) - even the Heading Ring on top. As it was very precious gift from my friend and no watchmakers even bothered at all, thanks to you I encouraged myself to fix it. All the best from Scotland!
Because of watching your channel I have bought my own tools and began fixing my own watches and my wife's. It is just replacing batteries, but I enjoy working on them while watching your videos. I have also purchased my first mechanical watch! A seiko 5 automatic with the 4R36S. I have already changed the band using my newly acquired skills. Next up is hopefully repairing my late grandfathers watch. It is a Jules Jurgensen from the 70s. The movement is quartz and unfortunately the battery leaked in it when it was passed down to me without me knowing. So my goal with all of this is to restore it so I can wear it. He wore it daily for decades and even though its not a very expensive watch, I want to honor and remember him by wearing it as well. I know all my uncles and especially my Dad will get a kick out of seeing it working again.
Marshall, you blew me away with this video! I was impressed how you took the watch completely apart AND got it back together again so effortlessly. I watched the video from beginning to end totally rapt how you went about restoring this watch. Even the photography was amazing and the audience could follow along as if we were looking over your shoulder. Thanks for sharing the world of watch restoration with us. I found your channel by happenstance and I am now a new subscriber.
So, you inspired me enough to lay out some cash and get into the hobby. I had NO idea what I was getting into! Watching your videos, I knew I'd be working with small parts but it's difficult to truly explain just how small these parts really are! Bottom line is, I came into this from fishing reel restoration and the size difference between reels and watches is like going from a watermelon to a raisin. But, at the end of the day, I truly love this hobby and understand your fascination! Thank you kind sir!
Since finding your channel, I've been catching up on all your videos. I'm thoroughly enjoying your infectious enthusiasm, clear calm voiceover, humour and down-to-earth presentation style - its a real tonic. The information you share at every stage in the process is just what's needed for a 'newbie' like myself and others. You've been through the learning process yourself, understand it and share it from that perspective. You've helped me tremendously, given confidence and all I can say is 'keep em coming' please.
I just found this channel and I love it even though I'm not a watch guy. I was shocked when I heard his voice and was like "That's Marshall!" When I first got into MTG 7 or 8 years ago, I loved watching the coverage of the pro tours; the drama, the skill, the stakes were so fantastic. Marshall was a fantastic commentator, great play-by-play guy for a newb like me watching the world's most complicated game. I miss it. His voice and his ability explain complex things for a newcomer are still great, even when repairing an old watch. Marshall, you're great at what you do.
My first time seeing anything like this restoration, I was totally amazed at your knowledge and patience to work with such miniature components and overall engineering of these fine timepieces. truly amazing...Thank's for sharing
It's amazing to think people have been working on Wrist watches and Pocket watches at this scale for over 100 years too, absolutely jaw dropping engineering and skill must have been required in the pre-computer pre-video-camera age to design and manage all these small parts. Here's hoping this trade never disappears because it's still far too cool, even in the modern digital age
I really love this watch. As a diver, one of my dreams is to own one of the older Rolex dive watches for everyday wear. Sadly they are crazy collectible now, so that will not happen. But getting to see you bring back these gems to life is also immensely rewarding.
i tink your videos are really therapeutic. Im not into watches at all. I do think some are cool so i cant say why i got into your videos. One day i just got one on sugestions.. i said.. why not.. and now i am hooked. Time just flyes by!
Just want to thank you, since I discovered your videos not long ago, picked up some cheap tools to do some basic take apart and inspect on my watch that would only run for a few seconds at a time. Didn't take long to fix it, turns out from the factory they had inverted two of the gears for the automatic rewind system so it would just do an odd thing where the automatic system would somehow lock up the rest of the watch and the balance didn't have enough of a punch on its own to push past the blockage. Swapped them around, and now it's been on my wrist for the whole day, and still is right in sync with my smartwatch time. Keep up the wonderful videos, they're a treat to watch and listen to and certainly encouraging to pick up a lovely hobby!
I have deep affection for these older pieces, and would wear this with pride. They have a special charm. You sir do have serious passion for two hobbies it seems. UA-camr and watchmaker. Lots of work, and nicely done work on the video as well. First time here, and enjoyed it.
This was absoloutly fantastic...I don't know where the almost 1 hour went but you have a new sub here. REALLY great work, thanks for this great content.
What an awesome lesson. I have a 1957 Oyster bought new by my grand dad, then passed down to dad, now mine. Very good video. What a "hobby" to have. Bravo.
Hey Marshall. I'm a hand engraver who like you ,Am not a professional but do it as a hobby. I started about 5 years ago when my Wife passed away from cancer and I needed something to keep myself occupied.I'm 61 yrs old now and was forced into early retirement about 3 years before my wife passed because of a really bad Motorcycle accident I was in. It pretty much crippled me. Luckily I still have full use of my hands and can walk as little bit as long as I have things to hold on to. I found hand engraving on UA-cam and fell in love with it. I mostly do knives & watches. I'm working on a watch now for my son in laws Birthday I started tinkering with the idea of working on watches since I have a lot of equipment and know a bit about assembly, removing & replacing crystals etc in preparation to engrave them.I just never really feel for it the way I did engraving. I purchased a Rolex Oyster date. An older one that runs sporadically.Got it for what I thought was a good price. I was watching your video here( I love watching them to relax ) and a thought came to mind. I realize a lot of watchmakers don't like Engraving watches feeling they ruin them. To me it's a personal opinion. Especially if you plan on keeping the watch . Some do like it. I was wondering if you might have any interest in a barter. I ship you my Rolex and you do your thing and you ship me a watch you would like engraved and I hook you up in return. Obviously the details would need to be worked out thru emails and probably a few video chats or phone calls etc. If your not interested that's perfectly fine. I completely understand.would you still be interested in trying to fix my watch for pay. Like I said it runs on & off .I get looked at the movement under my microscope and got a feeling other than possibly a part of 2 being worn out it probably just really dirty. Let me know what you think . My Email address is: EDGRABOW15@GMAIL.COM. Keep up the great videos.
I don't even wear a watch and I watched your whole video. Excellent content! I was a little disappointed that we didn't find out how much you paid vs what it's worth after your restoration. But I can tell you're into it for the passion and not the money.
Great video Marshall. You have helped me get into the watch repair/restoration. It's so satisfying to see that balance wheel turning. Can't wait to see the next video.
I have been in contact with my brother in law who own a pawn shop about sending me a broken pocket watch or 2. You my friend have enriched my life with the knowledge of these old watches and I can't wait to have one ticking on my desk one day.
I just started watching watch repair and some other don’t narrate with as much information as you do. I love learning and you do a wonderful job of explaining your passionate hobby. Thank you so much.
This channel has fully inspired me to give this a go. I've loved watching the videos and the explanation of everything and how it works. I'm fully aware you've made it look easier than it is but definitely up for giving this a try. Taken your advice and brought a decent quality old picket watch to start off and some basic tools and I'll document my progress for when I inevitably get stuck or lost. Hopefully this can be a great new hobby and I don't utterly balls it up lol
Outstanding photography, narration and editing. Couldn't do better. The only other repair videos I've seen that matches watch repair is auto transmission repair which combines mechanical movement with hydraulics and electronics.
That was amazing! I love these restoration videos, so clever! I would have liked to see how the lume worked when finished though, but still looked at amazing at the end 👍🙌
When you use any kind of tap, even to clean threads, you should thread it in a full turn, and back a half turn repeatedly to make progress. Should also probably use some kind of lubricant. I'm not a watch maker or anything, but that rolex thread refresher thing looks like a tap.
That advice comes from the good old days, as in pre-WWII. Modern taps invariably have chip breakers and gully channels to clear the swarf so the old way is becoming less and less relevant, and you will notice that powered taps do not do it at all. Finally, the tap Marshall is using is a thread cleaner, not a thread cutter; if it came out of a classic set of 3, it would be #3.
Perfect timing (pun intended) I was just thinking today I hadn't seen a new video from you in a while. Quick question, do you sell any of the watches you restore? If so, where can I buy one? love the content Marshall!
How can we find out about your watches for sale if we don't have Instagram? I've tried to open an account for two months to no avail. I live overseas, that may be the problem, but can't get IG to work.
@@WristwatchRevival Same here Marshall, I would like to be able to see some of your watches that are for sale but I too do not have Instagram. Keep up the great videos!
Just thought ok I'll watch the first bit, ended up watching it all and now follow lol love the little gears and springs and how it all goes together. Great videos 👍
I will never watch videos over 8 minutes but once this one got going with your amazing camera work, narration and precise watch repair skills I could not stop watching. Absolutely incredible, incredible work! Thank you for the video.
The Speedking looks fantastically classic and refined in style (ie without wear and tear) - also in relation to my simple steel 1985 Datejust which I bought new. Less "bling" such as the absence of the contemporary Datejust case and the Jubelee bracelet helps. I do not think that these have aged well stylistically. Otherwise, my 1985 Datejust still works perfectly even after 37 years of continuous use. The watch has been extensively cleaned twice and has had both the glass and the bracelet replaced twice. Keep up the good work :)
Congratulations on another wonderful video: it is always a pleasure to watch and listen to you bringing a watch back to life. That you had to pay $1'600 for a non-runner without any complications on eBay surprised me, even though it is a Rolex. You took a big risk there and got lucky, which you thoroughly deserve. Also, I very much agree with your approach to vintage items: do what you have to do, but do not overdo it. P.S. In the 70s and 80s only pimps, dealers and mafiosos would wear Rolex watches: the fatter, the more gold and the more diamonds the better. For some people - like me - this is a most vivid memory, which is why I could never wear one.
Okay Marshall. What happens to this watch after you fix it up? Does it go into your personal collection to admire periodically as you gaze rapturously on your treasures? Or, do they get sold at a profit because now they ARE working? or ???
@@WristwatchRevival I would love to own a piece that you've brought back to life (A cheaper one, poor student here!) Especially if it would help with the next project. That said, I could totally understand the urge to keep them, look at them, and wear them! :-)
There's a pretty cool story behind Rolex's popularity: as you might guess, during WWII, the watch business was not doing all that great, as the watch companies were cut off from their best clients (the Brits and the Americans). That is, until they discovered they had a bunch of Brits and Americans on their doorstep in the form of Allied airmen who had either managed to make their way to Switzerland after being shot down or had been locked in POW camps. Rolex quickly made a reputation to itself among the latter because of the deal they were offering: they literally said, *you must not even think of settlement during the war*, clearly indicating that they're expecting to get paid because they expect the Allies to win the war. Naturally, this was good for both the morale of the POWs and Rolex's business.
Considering how many restoration channels think that they need to make items, some being 100+ years old, look like they are brand new, it is really refreshing to see someone who breathes new life into something without trying to make it new.
I don’t know what prompted me to “watch” this video, but I viewed the whole thing. Very impressed with your work. I think I’ll try to restore my clock on the wall. It runs, but the hands are loose and it seems to be running fast. I also have an old cheap watch that I think I’ll take apart to see if the components are the same as the Rolex type. I just hope my eyes are good enough to see those molecular size parts with my eyeglasses and magnifying glass. Thanks for the video.
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I know nothing about watch repair or restoration, but I find your videos completely fascinating, satisfying and soothing! My dad left me an Oyter Perpetual, and I love wearing it from time to time!!
I've finally got to the point where I can name every part of a basic Swiss movement, Marshall. I owe it all to you, your videos are excellent because you name every part, tool, and lubricant. I'm scouring ebay for used and new professional quality (Bergeon) watch tools, Timegrapher, and cleaning machinery. I'm an Electrical Engineer by trade, and I am acoustomed to working with small components, but this is taking it to an entirely new level. The parts and screws are miniscule, and require a very steady hand to pick up and place the screws in the right holes. I'd probably need to put the screws back in the holes during the disassembly, so I don't forget where they go. I set up a place on my electronics bench for watch servicing and repair. I already have a buffer system for polishing watch cases and bracelets, but I still need to populate the bench with watch repair tools. The mainspring winders are dauntingly expensive, and I may have to do with the Chinese knock-off version to begin with. They're fairly inexpensive, (a quarter the cost of the Bergeon winders) but they a significant flaw. The nub that the mainspring end hooks on to is a cast brass nub on the winding shaft, rather than a steel pin. I suppose that once the nub wears out, I can drill into the shaft, and press fit a steel pin into the hole. This would extend the life of the Chinese winders significantly.
I sat transfixed just looking at the master rebuilding this time piece. I have such a watch that I inherited from my Father in Law so this was personal to me. Thank you master for a brilliant video
Even in that battered state at the beggining of the video it looked like a work of art... yet you were able to make it shine again. I love this forgotten non-flashy era of Rolex watches that manually wind. I myself have only very recently acquired an Oyster Speedking, it brings me joy each time I wind it!
I know you are at or above retirement age. Your fingers and your diction and your proper speech without filler terms id a give away along with the passion in your voice about watch repair.
i love your work , i have seen a lot of people who say they know about watches , you are the only one who knows the right way to repair them keep making your vids
Thank you ever so much for your videos. I've had some bad experiences with a couple of professional watchmakers and the watches they repaired will not run. Sometimes, like my late father's Wyler Railroad Approved wristwatch are not good enough for them to waste their time on. You gave me the motivation and courage to try it myself. I have a Benrus D-Day commemorative that was really made to the Vietnam era military specs. MIL-W-46374. I bought it new and never wore it. I just wound it every morning. Then, believe it or not, I broke the mainspring one morning when winding it. Thanks to you and your clear and plain language and excellent videos I ordered a new mainspring and replaced it myself. The movement is a Swiss 17 jewel ETA 2801-2. My sense of satisfaction is indescribable! Thank you again!
Are you sure you are an amateur hobbyist? The confidence and precision with which you work is akin to a seasoned professional. Your set of special tools is admirable and your explanation of every step is superb.
Thanks to you I've now ordered a job lot of broken watch movements to start practicing a new hobby on - hopefully it'll prove a little less costly, and less oily than fixing up cars. All the effort you put into these videos is most appreciated!
It's hard to believe that your not a professional t.v type presenter. There are a lot of people who do their own commentary and shouldn't. But yours is really good. Your comments are interesting and inclusive, I really feel like I'm being bought along on a fun and interesting journey. On this particular watch as a teenager in the 60s I won a competition on a popular weekend t.v music show. And the prize was a rolex watch very similar to this one. A couple of days after I got it delivered to me, my brother inlaw who was a navy diver asked if he could lend it for a couple of weeks because his broke. Needless to say I never saw it again. And I'd actually forgotten all about it till I saw this video.
Really love watching your videos Marshall your enthusiasm for this hobby/passion comes thru like “Gangbusters.” My wife likes your voice. It’s very soothing.
What a lovely watch! As the owner (during high school and college) of a Timex Marlin (the early 80s version, bought new at Woolworths), this is the first Rolex I've seen that actually scratched the same itch, although much refined. Now I am going to have to find one of my own. Thank you for your wonderful channel. You do such a good job of explaining what you're doing over some stellar cinematography.
I agree with keeping the scratches that are particularly deep. It's practical sure, but it's also respectful to the object to let it wear it's age gracefully.
I love your videos, and the commentary and the way you take us through the whole process is amazing. My new fun game when I'm driving to work is to listen to your videos, and try and visualize the parts and the process as you disassemble and assemble the watch. It's addictive!
Digging your channel so far. I like how your delivery is a little mix of Frank Howarth and Chef John. Easy to watch and informative while entertaining and relaxing. If you don't already, it would be an interesting if you also briefly discussed what watches you're wearing in your videos. Thanks for creating an interest for me I didn't know I had.
I love your enthusiasm, it is infectious. I’ve never considered tackling anything like this until watching one of your omega revival videos. Thank you for bringing these watches back to life in the way you do.
Are Camera restorations done the same way! This was an awesome video. Every thing today anymore is a throw away and buy something new but this hit the spot! Great Video.
Hey, I've seen a couple of your videos where you go through tools etc for getting into the hobby. Do you have any videos where you go through what to look for on eBay when first starting in terms of actual watches? Also, how to keep track of everything as you're taking a watch apart?
Found your page by accident. Brings back so many wonderful memories of my dads jewelry store and watching him do repairs which included Rolex watches. I now subscribe to your page.
I think the reason I keep coming back to your channel is that I can hear the love and excitement for the hobby you have! Makes the atmosphere amazing.
I might actually take up this hobby if i ever find any tools or watches. we watch while he fixes the watch, watch this watch watches pocket watches the watch in his pocket, watch
That's why I don't miss any he uploads. I have watched every one of them, and some twice. I collect watches and would send some to him to service but I don't know if he does that sort of thing. I would pay of course.
Same here. He reminds me very much of Chef John!
100%, Also He is such a humble guy.. great channel ineed.
His voice reminds me of the guy who narrates books on audible and I find it so soothing.
I'm not even interested in watch restoration, but I watched the whole video. Great work all around -- camera, narration, and skill level. UA-cam needs more people like you.
Same. This video came recommend. I just started watching vehicles being washed/detailed which is so soothing and fund to watch. Now this. 😊
This is my forth video of his and I am in the same boat.
Maybe we are interested in watch restoration!!
Me too! I have no clue what any of the pieces do but he makes it so entraining that i don’t want to stop watching. You can tell that this is his passion
Same here !
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Your videos have now replaced - or nearly so - my NF binging and it's caused me to dig out old watches that I've inherited from family over the years - including my great-grandfather's 14K White Gold Filled Waltham Colonial 17 Jewel No 1235. It's non-running and has been tucked away for over 60 years! After watching your videos, I'm inspired to think that it can be revived! Just love watching your videos.
Received a notification on UA-cam that stated "Send me a text" and had a number. Was that you ( Marshall) or is it someone else?
@@mizpelot6684 likely to be spam unless proven otherwise. I'd ignore it for now
Did you get that watch working??
@@MethodOverRide Have not. Just haven't had time but intend to in future.
I hope you've found the time to get it going. If not, take this comment as a reminder. Good luck!
My favourite moment was at 16:49 when I noticed the very cute and amiable pupper sticking her nose in between Marshal trying to sniff out what he was doing. Top tier moment. 10/10 would like to see the pupper again.
I listen to you fix up these watches while trying to fall asleep at the ambulance station. The attention to detail and explanation really helps clear the busy mind
You have the same voice as Rob Riggle. And it keeps me coming back every time! Sometimes I pretend it’s Rob himself telling me how he fixes these watches.
Best wristwatch restoration channel on UA-cam, hands down. One of my favorites altogether. So excited to see a new video from you!
@Jeremy Thiessen Haha, didn't even noticed I did that.
Totally agree
I have to say that my favorite part of these videos is your voice over. The emotion you put into stressed and exasperated moments flows so well in a 48 minute snip of work that takes hours over many days or weeks.
thank you for the outstanding camera work, narration and knowledge of horology.
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Your narrative and parts description exists where other watch restoration shows fail and that's what makes me a fan... I now know names that I never knew existed within watches... thanx4sharing.
I can tell you’re a fellow automotive technician. Very professional for an “amateur”. You’re too humble bro. I’m learning so much from you. Great work! Flat rate, baby 😎
Hey has a TON of experience in voice work and narration. Very successful Magic: The Gathering podcast and is a professional commentator for tournaments. I think it is what makes him so easy to listen to and enjoy , even if you are a not a watch enthusiast.
@@marsh3825 OMG, I had no idea this was Marshall Sutcliffe's watch channel. I've always wondered about the playmat, and knew his name is Marshall, but didn't put the two together. I'm not a limited player so I don't listen to LR, so it's not a voice I'd recognize.
Honestly, I mostly know him from his appearances with Loading Ready Run, and those shoots aren't close mic'd like this.
Appreciate it :)
I'm also learning a ton. I inherited all my grandfather's and Father's watch and clock making tools and these videos have helped me identify the tools I have and what they are for. The coolest part is I have the exact same spin cleaning machine as the one seen in these videos. I've never seen another one like it, anywhere, until I found this channel.
This guy is modestly and intelligently skilful. He could narrate a surgical procedure with ease . And he’s dog owner 😇👌🏻
I stumbled across this video toady. I was mesmerized. Simply amazing skill. And I enjoyed how you transmit true joy in a hobby that you love.
So impressive, bravo.
Thank you 😀👍
As someone who may be going into this field. I seriously consider your videos as studying. Similar to Marks watch repair classes. Before taking his classes your videos taught me everything I knew. Especially since you repair more complex and “weirder” watches. I use the hard worked for information you obtain through trial and error, and put into your videos when practicing. Your videos are awesome man. For real. Keep it up
Another watch guy i first started watching these vids on youtube is NekkidWatchmaker.
certainly liked this one what a beautiful watch after it was restored.
Speedking is such a cool name for a vintage watch
I watched a full other video thinking "I know this voice!"
The playmat locked it in for me, and answers a little of why I was recommended this channel.
Thanks for sharing another of your hobbies with us!
Glad you found it!
I know nothing about watches but I was honestly mesmerized by the process and the your ability to narrate it. Phenomenal! YOU are a very talented individual that has provoked a major new interest for me.
Marshall, I started watching your videos a couple years ago during an illness simply because they started playing using UA-cam auto play. Those videos caused a memory from my childhood in the 1970's of being given a couple of my deceased grandfather's watches. Over the past couple years I have watched your videos and the urge to repair those old watches has grown to the point that the other day I dug them out of the drawer they are stored in. They are both old Elgin watches, one is an auto with day and date while the other is a simple wind up gold dress watch. Both watches are missing most of the crowns, apparently Elgin used cheaper materials for the crown and the only portion left is the small brass bit that screws to the stem. Anyway, I have ordered some new parts for the watch with the auto movement, a Swiss Felsa 4009 movement as it turns out, and with the help ofyour videos I will begin to attempt to repair it when the parts arrive. Thanks for videos and your positive, upbeat presentation style.
For a clumsy person with no intention of taking on such a hobby, I am still fascinated. Enthralled, even. Fantastic work!
Thanks to your awesome inspiring videos, I brought back to life my old SUUNTO Vector. I replaced strap, battery (I'm far from mechanical watches yet) - even the Heading Ring on top. As it was very precious gift from my friend and no watchmakers even bothered at all, thanks to you I encouraged myself to fix it.
All the best from Scotland!
@WhatsApp plus❶❼❽❶❻❶⓿❻❼❶❺ I wonder how ones can be selected as Winter??
Because of watching your channel I have bought my own tools and began fixing my own watches and my wife's. It is just replacing batteries, but I enjoy working on them while watching your videos.
I have also purchased my first mechanical watch! A seiko 5 automatic with the 4R36S. I have already changed the band using my newly acquired skills.
Next up is hopefully repairing my late grandfathers watch. It is a Jules Jurgensen from the 70s. The movement is quartz and unfortunately the battery leaked in it when it was passed down to me without me knowing. So my goal with all of this is to restore it so I can wear it. He wore it daily for decades and even though its not a very expensive watch, I want to honor and remember him by wearing it as well. I know all my uncles and especially my Dad will get a kick out of seeing it working again.
Marshall, you blew me away with this video! I was impressed how you took the watch completely apart AND got it back together again so effortlessly. I watched the video from beginning to end totally rapt how you went about restoring this watch. Even the photography was amazing and the audience could follow along as if we were looking over your shoulder. Thanks for sharing the world of watch restoration with us. I found your channel by happenstance and I am now a new subscriber.
So, you inspired me enough to lay out some cash and get into the hobby. I had NO idea what I was getting into! Watching your videos, I knew I'd be working with small parts but it's difficult to truly explain just how small these parts really are! Bottom line is, I came into this from fishing reel restoration and the size difference between reels and watches is like going from a watermelon to a raisin. But, at the end of the day, I truly love this hobby and understand your fascination! Thank you kind sir!
Since finding your channel, I've been catching up on all your videos. I'm thoroughly enjoying your infectious enthusiasm, clear calm voiceover, humour and down-to-earth presentation style - its a real tonic. The information you share at every stage in the process is just what's needed for a 'newbie' like myself and others. You've been through the learning process yourself, understand it and share it from that perspective. You've helped me tremendously, given confidence and all I can say is 'keep em coming' please.
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This gentleman is the best, he has a gift. Watching him repair the watches is educational... I my self can't even change a battery...thank you.
Really good work on this! kept its originality.
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I just found this channel and I love it even though I'm not a watch guy. I was shocked when I heard his voice and was like "That's Marshall!" When I first got into MTG 7 or 8 years ago, I loved watching the coverage of the pro tours; the drama, the skill, the stakes were so fantastic. Marshall was a fantastic commentator, great play-by-play guy for a newb like me watching the world's most complicated game. I miss it. His voice and his ability explain complex things for a newcomer are still great, even when repairing an old watch. Marshall, you're great at what you do.
No wonder he has MTG Mat. I played during revised edition till 4th.
What is MGT ? If I may ask
My first time seeing anything like this restoration, I was totally amazed at your knowledge and patience to work with such miniature components and overall engineering of these fine timepieces. truly amazing...Thank's for sharing
It's amazing to think people have been working on Wrist watches and Pocket watches at this scale for over 100 years too, absolutely jaw dropping engineering and skill must have been required in the pre-computer pre-video-camera age to design and manage all these small parts.
Here's hoping this trade never disappears because it's still far too cool, even in the modern digital age
I really love this watch. As a diver, one of my dreams is to own one of the older Rolex dive watches for everyday wear. Sadly they are crazy collectible now, so that will not happen. But getting to see you bring back these gems to life is also immensely rewarding.
Yeah the old Submariners are insane now
I wouldn’t dive with an old watch tho
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i tink your videos are really therapeutic. Im not into watches at all. I do think some are cool so i cant say why i got into your videos. One day i just got one on sugestions.. i said.. why not.. and now i am hooked. Time just flyes by!
Just want to thank you, since I discovered your videos not long ago, picked up some cheap tools to do some basic take apart and inspect on my watch that would only run for a few seconds at a time.
Didn't take long to fix it, turns out from the factory they had inverted two of the gears for the automatic rewind system so it would just do an odd thing where the automatic system would somehow lock up the rest of the watch and the balance didn't have enough of a punch on its own to push past the blockage. Swapped them around, and now it's been on my wrist for the whole day, and still is right in sync with my smartwatch time.
Keep up the wonderful videos, they're a treat to watch and listen to and certainly encouraging to pick up a lovely hobby!
I have deep affection for these older pieces, and would wear this with pride. They have a special charm. You sir do have serious passion for two hobbies it seems. UA-camr and watchmaker. Lots of work, and nicely done work on the video as well. First time here, and enjoyed it.
This was absoloutly fantastic...I don't know where the almost 1 hour went but you have a new sub here. REALLY great work, thanks for this great content.
I can watch these restorations all day.
What an awesome lesson. I have a 1957 Oyster bought new by my grand dad, then passed down to dad, now mine. Very good video. What a "hobby" to have. Bravo.
Hey Marshall. I'm a hand engraver who like you ,Am not a professional but do it as a hobby. I started about 5 years ago when my Wife passed away from cancer and I needed something to keep myself occupied.I'm 61 yrs old now and was forced into early retirement about 3 years before my wife passed because of a really bad Motorcycle accident I was in. It pretty much crippled me. Luckily I still have full use of my hands and can walk as little bit as long as I have things to hold on to. I found hand engraving on UA-cam and fell in love with it. I mostly do knives & watches. I'm working on a watch now for my son in laws Birthday I started tinkering with the idea of working on watches since I have a lot of equipment and know a bit about assembly, removing & replacing crystals etc in preparation to engrave them.I just never really feel for it the way I did engraving. I purchased a Rolex Oyster date. An older one that runs sporadically.Got it for what I thought was a good price. I was watching your video here( I love watching them to relax ) and a thought came to mind. I realize a lot of watchmakers don't like Engraving watches feeling they ruin them. To me it's a personal opinion. Especially if you plan on keeping the watch . Some do like it. I was wondering if you might have any interest in a barter. I ship you my Rolex and you do your thing and you ship me a watch you would like engraved and I hook you up in return. Obviously the details would need to be worked out thru emails and probably a few video chats or phone calls etc. If your not interested that's perfectly fine. I completely understand.would you still be interested in trying to fix my watch for pay. Like I said it runs on & off .I get looked at the movement under my microscope and got a feeling other than possibly a part of 2 being worn out it probably just really dirty. Let me know what you think . My Email address is: EDGRABOW15@GMAIL.COM. Keep up the great videos.
I don't even wear a watch and I watched your whole video. Excellent content! I was a little disappointed that we didn't find out how much you paid vs what it's worth after your restoration. But I can tell you're into it for the passion and not the money.
$1600. It's in the description to the video. Cheers!
You're amazing. As a watch enthusiast, I freaking love you for sharing this with us! You also explain things so well and simple. Subbed!
Great video Marshall. You have helped me get into the watch repair/restoration. It's so satisfying to see that balance wheel turning.
Can't wait to see the next video.
I have been in contact with my brother in law who own a pawn shop about sending me a broken pocket watch or 2. You my friend have enriched my life with the knowledge of these old watches and I can't wait to have one ticking on my desk one day.
I just started watching watch repair and some other don’t narrate with as much information as you do. I love learning and you do a wonderful job of explaining your passionate hobby. Thank you so much.
Marshall, I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE when you restore cases. It’s personally my favourite part of repairing a watch, and I’d love to see you do more!
I do too. I despise "patina," especially in vehicles. But I guess we're the only 2 people who care. Sad, really
This channel has fully inspired me to give this a go. I've loved watching the videos and the explanation of everything and how it works. I'm fully aware you've made it look easier than it is but definitely up for giving this a try.
Taken your advice and brought a decent quality old picket watch to start off and some basic tools and I'll document my progress for when I inevitably get stuck or lost.
Hopefully this can be a great new hobby and I don't utterly balls it up lol
How the restoration of the pocket watch worked out?
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*Why not show the hour like for example **12:30**...just to see if they are in perfect place...*
Outstanding photography, narration and editing. Couldn't do better. The only other repair videos I've seen that matches watch repair is auto transmission repair which combines mechanical movement with hydraulics and electronics.
Great presentation. Your voice is amongst the best of UA-cam - do not let anyone persuade otherwise
That was amazing! I love these restoration videos, so clever! I would have liked to see how the lume worked when finished though, but still looked at amazing at the end 👍🙌
When you use any kind of tap, even to clean threads, you should thread it in a full turn, and back a half turn repeatedly to make progress. Should also probably use some kind of lubricant. I'm not a watch maker or anything, but that rolex thread refresher thing looks like a tap.
Agree but I would say a half turn forward and a quarter backward.
I did
So pretty much after every movement forward you go 50% backwards?
That advice comes from the good old days, as in pre-WWII. Modern taps invariably have chip breakers and gully channels to clear the swarf so the old way is becoming less and less relevant, and you will notice that powered taps do not do it at all. Finally, the tap Marshall is using is a thread cleaner, not a thread cutter; if it came out of a classic set of 3, it would be #3.
@@DutchClawz 2 steps forward 1 step back
Perfect timing (pun intended) I was just thinking today I hadn't seen a new video from you in a while. Quick question, do you sell any of the watches you restore? If so, where can I buy one? love the content Marshall!
He’s mentioned in other video(s) that if he’s gonna put up a watch for sale, it’ll be on his instagram. Hope that helps!
I sometimes sell them via Instagram
How can we find out about your watches for sale if we don't have Instagram? I've tried to open an account for two months to no avail. I live overseas, that may be the problem, but can't get IG to work.
@@WristwatchRevival aah come on… Ebay. I don’t use Instagram…
@@WristwatchRevival Same here Marshall, I would like to be able to see some of your watches that are for sale but I too do not have Instagram. Keep up the great videos!
Just thought ok I'll watch the first bit, ended up watching it all and now follow lol love the little gears and springs and how it all goes together. Great videos 👍
I will never watch videos over 8 minutes but once this one got going with your amazing camera work, narration and precise watch repair skills I could not stop watching. Absolutely incredible, incredible work! Thank you for the video.
I do love those old 34mm Rolex. This was a great looking restoration.
The Speedking looks fantastically classic and refined in style (ie without wear and tear) - also in relation to my simple steel 1985 Datejust which I bought new. Less "bling" such as the absence of the contemporary Datejust case and the Jubelee bracelet helps. I do not think that these have aged well stylistically. Otherwise, my 1985 Datejust still works perfectly even after 37 years of continuous use. The watch has been extensively cleaned twice and has had both the glass and the bracelet replaced twice. Keep up the good work :)
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Congratulations on another wonderful video: it is always a pleasure to watch and listen to you bringing a watch back to life. That you had to pay $1'600 for a non-runner without any complications on eBay surprised me, even though it is a Rolex. You took a big risk there and got lucky, which you thoroughly deserve. Also, I very much agree with your approach to vintage items: do what you have to do, but do not overdo it.
P.S. In the 70s and 80s only pimps, dealers and mafiosos would wear Rolex watches: the fatter, the more gold and the more diamonds the better. For some people - like me - this is a most vivid memory, which is why I could never wear one.
Brilliant, just found your channel, now Subscribed, thank you 👍😊
LOVE the running commentry. Explaining as you go....
Okay Marshall. What happens to this watch after you fix it up? Does it go into your personal collection to admire periodically as you gaze rapturously on your treasures? Or, do they get sold at a profit because now they ARE working? or ???
I have a bunch of them but really need to sell them so I can fund new projects
@@WristwatchRevival I would love to own a piece that you've brought back to life (A cheaper one, poor student here!) Especially if it would help with the next project. That said, I could totally understand the urge to keep them, look at them, and wear them! :-)
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Love this channel! It`s great to see someone so dedicated to preserving history!
There's a pretty cool story behind Rolex's popularity: as you might guess, during WWII, the watch business was not doing all that great, as the watch companies were cut off from their best clients (the Brits and the Americans). That is, until they discovered they had a bunch of Brits and Americans on their doorstep in the form of Allied airmen who had either managed to make their way to Switzerland after being shot down or had been locked in POW camps. Rolex quickly made a reputation to itself among the latter because of the deal they were offering: they literally said, *you must not even think of settlement during the war*, clearly indicating that they're expecting to get paid because they expect the Allies to win the war. Naturally, this was good for both the morale of the POWs and Rolex's business.
Considering how many restoration channels think that they need to make items, some being 100+ years old, look like they are brand new, it is really refreshing to see someone who breathes new life into something without trying to make it new.
You make it all look so easy and straightforward, but having done some modest work on older watches I appreciate just how delicate this work is.
Thanks Marshall....you do alot!! I enjoyed every minute of this rebuild!!🇺🇸🎩🇺🇸
I don’t know what prompted me to “watch” this video, but I viewed the whole thing. Very impressed with your work. I think I’ll try to restore my clock on the wall. It runs, but the hands are loose and it seems to be running fast. I also have an old cheap watch that I think I’ll take apart to see if the components are the same as the Rolex type. I just hope my eyes are good enough to see those molecular size parts with my eyeglasses and magnifying glass. Thanks for the video.
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Every once and a while, you run across a real jewel on UA-cam such as this video! Thanks......
For some reason I enjoy watching these videos, I have worked as a mechanic for over 40 years
I know nothing about watch repair or restoration, but I find your videos completely fascinating, satisfying and soothing! My dad left me an Oyter Perpetual, and I love wearing it from time to time!!
I've finally got to the point where I can name every part of a basic Swiss movement, Marshall. I owe it all to you, your videos are excellent because you name every part, tool, and lubricant. I'm scouring ebay for used and new professional quality (Bergeon) watch tools, Timegrapher, and cleaning machinery. I'm an Electrical Engineer by trade, and I am acoustomed to working with small components, but this is taking it to an entirely new level. The parts and screws are miniscule, and require a very steady hand to pick up and place the screws in the right holes. I'd probably need to put the screws back in the holes during the disassembly, so I don't forget where they go.
I set up a place on my electronics bench for watch servicing and repair. I already have a buffer system for polishing watch cases and bracelets, but I still need to populate the bench with watch repair tools. The mainspring winders are dauntingly expensive, and I may have to do with the Chinese knock-off version to begin with. They're fairly inexpensive, (a quarter the cost of the Bergeon winders) but they a significant flaw. The nub that the mainspring end hooks on to is a cast brass nub on the winding shaft, rather than a steel pin. I suppose that once the nub wears out, I can drill into the shaft, and press fit a steel pin into the hole. This would extend the life of the Chinese winders significantly.
I sat transfixed just looking at the master rebuilding this time piece. I have such a watch that I inherited from my Father in Law so this was personal to me. Thank you master for a brilliant video
Even in that battered state at the beggining of the video it looked like a work of art... yet you were able to make it shine again. I love this forgotten non-flashy era of Rolex watches that manually wind. I myself have only very recently acquired an Oyster Speedking, it brings me joy each time I wind it!
installing the main spring is the pinnacle of each video for me. Thanks for the awesome videos and passion for your hobby.
I know you are at or above retirement age. Your fingers and your diction and your proper speech without filler terms id a give away along with the passion in your voice about watch repair.
i love your work , i have seen a lot of people who say they know about watches , you are the only one who knows the right way to repair them keep making your vids
Thank you ever so much for your videos. I've had some bad experiences with a couple of professional watchmakers and the watches they repaired will not run. Sometimes, like my late father's Wyler Railroad Approved wristwatch are not good enough for them to waste their time on. You gave me the motivation and courage to try it myself. I have a Benrus D-Day commemorative that was really made to the Vietnam era military specs. MIL-W-46374. I bought it new and never wore it. I just wound it every morning. Then, believe it or not, I broke the mainspring one morning when winding it. Thanks to you and your clear and plain language and excellent videos I ordered a new mainspring and replaced it myself. The movement is a Swiss 17 jewel ETA 2801-2. My sense of satisfaction is indescribable! Thank you again!
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Bringing that beating heart back to life! Wonderful story for this vintage watch. I'll be back for more! Thanks!
Are you sure you are an amateur hobbyist? The confidence and precision with which you work is akin to a seasoned professional. Your set of special tools is admirable and your explanation of every step is superb.
Thanks to you I've now ordered a job lot of broken watch movements to start practicing a new hobby on - hopefully it'll prove a little less costly, and less oily than fixing up cars. All the effort you put into these videos is most appreciated!
It's hard to believe that your not a professional t.v type presenter. There are a lot of people who do their own commentary and shouldn't. But yours is really good. Your comments are interesting and inclusive, I really feel like I'm being bought along on a fun and interesting journey. On this particular watch as a teenager in the 60s I won a competition on a popular weekend t.v music show. And the prize was a rolex watch very similar to this one. A couple of days after I got it delivered to me, my brother inlaw who was a navy diver asked if he could lend it for a couple of weeks because his broke. Needless to say I never saw it again. And I'd actually forgotten all about it till I saw this video.
I can't believe I was fully invested for 45 min watching watch repairs. Congratulations on a beautiful restoration. Well done.
Love this video. My grandfather used to do this as a retirement hobby in the 1950s and 1960s. I regret not ever seeing him work after seeing this.
Never see it explained, but what's the use of the setting at the balance wheel? With the + and - options
Really love watching your videos Marshall your enthusiasm for this hobby/passion comes thru like “Gangbusters.” My wife likes your voice. It’s very soothing.
Mesmerizingly addictive - calm and skill in a time of pandemic. I never knew I would find this so compelling.
Your videos are the most therapeutic to view on you tube I am transfixed with your methods and skill, always look forward to the next thanks baz 🇬🇧
I like the explanation of individual parts and their function , and facts about the company, as well as the watch design. Thankyou!!
What a lovely watch! As the owner (during high school and college) of a Timex Marlin (the early 80s version, bought new at Woolworths), this is the first Rolex I've seen that actually scratched the same itch, although much refined. Now I am going to have to find one of my own. Thank you for your wonderful channel. You do such a good job of explaining what you're doing over some stellar cinematography.
More people should appreciate your kind of approach. Fantastic
Thanks!
Thanks Jeff :)
I agree with keeping the scratches that are particularly deep. It's practical sure, but it's also respectful to the object to let it wear it's age gracefully.
You are doing extremely well taking apart and putting back together this old watch for a person who treats it as a "hobby"
I love your videos, and the commentary and the way you take us through the whole process is amazing. My new fun game when I'm driving to work is to listen to your videos, and try and visualize the parts and the process as you disassemble and assemble the watch. It's addictive!
The intricacy of these watches is amazing. How do they even make these TINY parts !?
Thanks
Digging your channel so far. I like how your delivery is a little mix of Frank Howarth and Chef John. Easy to watch and informative while entertaining and relaxing. If you don't already, it would be an interesting if you also briefly discussed what watches you're wearing in your videos. Thanks for creating an interest for me I didn't know I had.
I love your enthusiasm, it is infectious. I’ve never considered tackling anything like this until watching one of your omega revival videos. Thank you for bringing these watches back to life in the way you do.
Are Camera restorations done the same way! This was an awesome video. Every thing today anymore is a throw away and buy something new but this hit the spot! Great Video.
binge watching your videos like crazy...watches been a thing for me for like a week...and I'm hooked
Hey, I've seen a couple of your videos where you go through tools etc for getting into the hobby. Do you have any videos where you go through what to look for on eBay when first starting in terms of actual watches? Also, how to keep track of everything as you're taking a watch apart?
I think a useful way to keep track of all your components as you are disassembling a watch is to videotape your work carefully. You can’t go wrong.
Terrific video, but I was really hoping to see the new lumed hands glow in dark.
Such a pleasure to watch you at work. You have steady hands and a load of patience. Something to learn.....
Found your page by accident. Brings back so many wonderful memories of my dads jewelry store and watching him do repairs which included Rolex watches. I now subscribe to your page.