His Grandpa Wore This Rolex GMT Master To Work Every Day For YEARS (And It Shows!)

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  • Опубліковано 16 лис 2022
  • Marshall restores another vintage watch, this time around it's an awesome Rolex GMT Master from the late 1960's! The owner of this watch inherited it from his grandfather who wore this watch every day for years, and you can tell! The case and bracelet were in dire need of a cleaning, and the movement wasn't running up to spec. But a watch this great deserves to be worn, and Marshall sets his sites on getting it back in tip top shape and on its owner's wrist!
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  • @pko2457
    @pko2457 Рік тому +7354

    This is exactly how a Rolex should be worn, it's made for heavy duty, not for the cat walk. Well done, you kept the spirit of this time piece while doing the job, Marshall !

    • @chrismsmalley2626
      @chrismsmalley2626 Рік тому +248

      Exactly, a Rolex Submariner in the early 1960s cost.....get this....$90 brand new??? I know the Submariner and this watch are different but still. One of these was purchased in 1963 by a man and passed down to his grandson when he passed. The grandson sold it as a non-runner for $250,000 or £210.000 un-be-lievable? I would give the left side of my dangling male anatomy for an old Rolex? The pepsi coloured bezel is my favorite. I passed on a bubble glass Air King back about 20 yrs ago from a guy who got it in a storage locker sell off. It was original in the box and had paperwork , the guy wanted $1000 in cash. I didn't know anything about watches and never heard of an Air King ?? What a dummy.

    • @user-iw2mo7yu4d
      @user-iw2mo7yu4d Рік тому +54

      Well maybe not heavy duty but definitely a tool watch.

    • @volvo09
      @volvo09 Рік тому +49

      What a quality watch. Amazed to see that crack in the counterweight... This watch got banged around a ton, exactly what you'd expect from a mechanics watch.

    • @Stettafire
      @Stettafire Рік тому +84

      In my view that's exactly how any watch should be worn. Personally I want a workhorse, not a flimsy fast fashion thing

    • @samuelwilliams3130
      @samuelwilliams3130 Рік тому +53

      Exactly this! My dad has worn a GMT2 Coke every day since his wedding (1991). He's had it smashed open on an anchor winch in a storm, cut it with an angle grinder and just generally beat on it mercilessly. The bezel faded so badly that the red part went almost white and Rolex freaked tf out claiming that that should never have happened. He was a longhaul pilot and apparently the UV radiation was waaaaaay higher than Rolex ever anticipated

  • @themightysquid
    @themightysquid Рік тому +1198

    Now that’s what a real Rolex looks like. Well done Grandpa. He wore it for all its worth. A great legacy. Each scratch is a signature from Grandpa that says “I was here!”

    • @sakariaskarlsson634
      @sakariaskarlsson634 10 місяців тому +4

      Pepsi submariner gmt man jesus

    • @sakariaskarlsson634
      @sakariaskarlsson634 10 місяців тому +4

      Its just one of those like true showstopper, ultimate objects

    • @maciek19882
      @maciek19882 7 місяців тому

      Probably smuggled from the Nam in the colon

    • @SGTJDerek
      @SGTJDerek 7 місяців тому +1

      To bad they aren't all about Life now.

    • @matasa7463
      @matasa7463 7 місяців тому +2

      I would argue that it is worth even more now.

  • @1tssen
    @1tssen Рік тому +686

    You are like the Bob Ross of watch repair. I have zero intention to disassemble my watches but I could watch this all day

  • @mizzpackaging
    @mizzpackaging 8 місяців тому +44

    The story of the Rolex GMT Master worn by someone's grandpa every day for years carries with it a sense of timeless connection and significance. This watch not only tells the time, but it also carries the weight of memories, experiences, and the dedication of a person who wore it through various phases of life.

  • @bullnose01
    @bullnose01 Рік тому +509

    This is why I bought my Submariner in 1977. It was a tank. I wore it every day for over 40 years no matter what I was doing and never gave it a second thought. I would get it serviced every ten years, and it never missed a beat. Today it looks much like Grandpa's watch, but it still is running strong, although a few years ago I switched to a Sinn as my everyday watch. Great job, Marshall.

    • @oscarosullivan4513
      @oscarosullivan4513 Рік тому +7

      Interesting I have a modded 2018 built Amphibia

    • @H0kram
      @H0kram Рік тому +8

      I can't think of a better " replacement " in spirit and built quality than a Sinn :))

    • @CrimFerret
      @CrimFerret Рік тому +8

      @@H0kram Definitely. I'm saving for a Sinn myself. I won't call them beater watches, but if you manage to get into something that seriously damages a Sinn, you have a lot more than the watch to worry about.

    • @bullnose01
      @bullnose01 Рік тому +36

      @@star9732 Sadly I started to feel uncomfortable routinely wearing it around. The overwhelming majority of people generally don't recognize watches, but they do recognize Rolexes.

    • @michaelkinville177
      @michaelkinville177 Рік тому +1

      I just looked up
      Sinn and fell in love. What model did you choose?

  • @taggartinouye1100
    @taggartinouye1100 Рік тому +1378

    I've been watching this channel for awhile, and it was such a surprise to see photos of my great grandpa with his loved watch! An amazing video as always that is also just that much more special!

    • @rever4217
      @rever4217 Рік тому +42

      wait, this guy's grandfather is your great grandfather?

    • @taggartinouye1100
      @taggartinouye1100 Рік тому +179

      @@rever4217 Yeah! The guy who sent the watch in is my dad's cousin!

    • @rever4217
      @rever4217 Рік тому +52

      @@taggartinouye1100 Crazy, guess you're a family full of watch lovers c:

    • @greasyfishtacos
      @greasyfishtacos Рік тому +7

      @@taggartinouye1100 awesome !!

    • @JRILLC
      @JRILLC Рік тому +2

      u keep the old spring or toss it seems a waste?

  • @craiglizt8074
    @craiglizt8074 11 місяців тому +135

    I'm spellbound by this video. It was a real joy seeing you clean up this Rolex. It's incredible how much goes into a watch and you can see why pieces like this aren't cheap.

  • @frankheffernan8066
    @frankheffernan8066 10 місяців тому +39

    I bought my Submariner in the 80's after graduating from the "Q" Course. It made every jump, dive and misadventure I was involved in up through GWOT. It still runs as well as the day I bought it; with just some illumination loss. Regrettably, I only wear it now on formal "dress up" days like weddings and such. My eye sight has weakened and I have difficulty seeing the hands, especially at night. Great watch, a great many memories attached.

    • @arnoldosullivan6642
      @arnoldosullivan6642 6 місяців тому +1

      DOL Brother 3-80, on my second GMT.

    • @ThePoshPrince
      @ThePoshPrince 2 місяці тому

      By illumination loss you mean at night or because the saphir has degraded ?

    • @nicholaskenneth113
      @nicholaskenneth113 20 днів тому

      @@ThePoshPrinceHe most likely meant that the lume on the hands and indices had declined in intensity

  • @burgerjointgame
    @burgerjointgame Рік тому +754

    Never watched a video of someone disassembling and reassembling a watch - it's mesmerizing! You're so talented that you can remove all those tiny pieces and remember exactly where they go.

    • @zhou_sei
      @zhou_sei Рік тому +29

      it's anxiety inducing, all i can think about is what if the door blew open and a gust of wind came through.

    • @TheStevieb1983
      @TheStevieb1983 Рік тому +3

      Same. Didn’t know how interesting and entertaining this can be.

    • @rdiaz6537
      @rdiaz6537 Рік тому +1

      @@franksmith7247 i was thinking the same…

    • @germain9558
      @germain9558 Рік тому

      Yep, amazing!

    • @darcifilho5467
      @darcifilho5467 Рік тому +23

      To remember is for amateurs like us. He doesn't need to remember. He knows exactly the purpose and location of each piece.

  • @jtllodra6600
    @jtllodra6600 Рік тому +287

    OMG, this is the exact story of my grandfather and me. I too inherited a couple of rolexes from him, one being a gmt master from 1978. Lots of pictures of my grandpa wearing it while carrying me as a baby. This is what its all about. Every time you look at the time you remember him. Wow, writing this with tears in my eyes. Good men never die!!!!

    • @emilnilsson4320
      @emilnilsson4320 Рік тому +1

      Cringe

    • @hendrikdebruin4012
      @hendrikdebruin4012 Рік тому

      Good men never die? So they are immortal? As opposed to bad men who do die?

    • @timoh5511
      @timoh5511 Рік тому +14

      @@emilnilsson4320 Honestly, get a life

    • @emilnilsson4320
      @emilnilsson4320 Рік тому +2

      @@timoh5511 I'm alive and well, thanks for asking tho. Cringe...

    • @matasa7463
      @matasa7463 7 місяців тому +4

      @@hendrikdebruin4012 Because good men are remembered fondly, and it is that sort of memory that last. As long as you're kept alive as a person in someone's heart, you've still left something behind.

  • @Iluvantir
    @Iluvantir 8 днів тому +1

    What a grandpa, and what a piece of family history that grandson has to now pass on to his OWN grandson. Great work.

  • @ilBarbo90
    @ilBarbo90 8 місяців тому +8

    I don't even own a single watch, but I watched the whole video, it was super entertaining, the family story, your craftmanship and passion! Really appreciated it

  • @stannitchell8957
    @stannitchell8957 Рік тому +311

    No clue why this popped up in my feed but was definitely worth the “watch”😊
    Insane how much work goes into making and repairing one of these masterpieces. Great video

    • @UNSCPILOT
      @UNSCPILOT Рік тому +7

      Deffinitly one of those "Why is this in my feed" channels that you never regret finding, with the Hazzard of becoming increasingly interested in mechanical watches as a side effect, least that's what happened to me XD

    • @Hockey567899
      @Hockey567899 Рік тому

      same

    • @Hockey567899
      @Hockey567899 Рік тому

      @Dissident Aggressor same

    • @kreeptip
      @kreeptip Рік тому

      Me too. Fascinating and impressive on the whole

  • @bjw4859
    @bjw4859 Рік тому +117

    What an amazing restoration, in a world where everything is disposable, it's nice to see something that can last multi generations, well done again.

    • @JohnnyJimsAZ
      @JohnnyJimsAZ Рік тому +2

      Because unlike Movado Rolex makes their watches in Switzerland not China or Hong Kong.

    • @bjw4859
      @bjw4859 Рік тому

      @@JohnnyJimsAZ Movado ?.

    • @JohnnyJimsAZ
      @JohnnyJimsAZ Рік тому +1

      @@bjw4859 I researched it and I was amazed. Movado has a Bravado collection that is assembled in China or Hong Kong. Even though it says Swiss Made only means the movement was made in Switzerland but the rest is made and assembled in China. There is an identical watch (without) the Swiss Made stamp, that one is 100% made in china including the movement. So the Swiss stamp is a $995 watch, whereas the blank face is $795. As long as 65% of the watch is made in Switzerland Movado can use the stamp "Swiss Made". Never knew that until a few months ago when looking at a Bravado collection watch and was seeing mis-pricing.

    • @bjw4859
      @bjw4859 Рік тому

      @@JohnnyJimsAZ Still not sure what that has to do with the video shown, are you saying it's a fake ?, I'm sure Marshall or some other expert would have mentioned it, but I will watch the video again.

    • @JohnnyJimsAZ
      @JohnnyJimsAZ Рік тому +1

      @@bjw4859 it was in reference to what Marshall said about disposable watches. And the reputation of Swiss made watch is have his little bit misleading when you can find watch is like this made another countries. In other words I would consider the bravado line of watches to be one of those disposable watches.

  • @gunplaojisan7557
    @gunplaojisan7557 7 місяців тому +6

    This reminds me my dad's old Rolex. He bought that watch back in early 80s while he was on the business trip to Europe. On its last leg he toured the Rolex factory and bought the watch at there. He wore that watch every day until he passed it to me on the day I started my university. :)

  • @ecycled3d
    @ecycled3d Рік тому +28

    Amazing work! And your ability to truly inform the viewer about what you are doing (and the story behind the actual piece) is just top notch. Thank you.

  • @bigstretchdaddy
    @bigstretchdaddy Рік тому +161

    You really are becoming one of the best in the business Marshal! Another amazing job! I could watch you work for hours. I'm an amateur collector and your knowledge has taught me so much and I'm grateful for that. Continued success my friend!

    • @Hortonscakes
      @Hortonscakes Рік тому +5

      He's gotten better over the years. He is amazing!

    • @michaellooney1089
      @michaellooney1089 Рік тому +2

      GRATEFUL!

    • @bigstretchdaddy
      @bigstretchdaddy Рік тому +2

      @@michaellooney1089
      Haha... Thanks. Didn't even see it

    • @robertdoan499
      @robertdoan499 Рік тому

      @@Hortonscakes if you were a watchmaker you would rescind that remark

  • @tobiepedroz1321
    @tobiepedroz1321 Рік тому +156

    Got a bit lost down the UA-cam rabbit hole and stumbled across this epic upload. Therapeutic, informative and supremely enjoyable. Well done Sir, you got yourself a new subscriber. Incidentally, I treated myself to a 2nd hand Rolex Explorer II 16570 when I got my first managerial position in the casino game. Had it about 7 years now, but would love to see it get the love and care you put into a rebuild. Very well done indeed.

  • @intelligentleman9102
    @intelligentleman9102 2 місяці тому +1

    I admire your intricate attention to detail and astonishing level of patience I can't fathom how you can possibly remember where to put back every single little piece of this marvel of timepiece engineering ....Respect to your craft and expertise 👏

  • @PapriceP
    @PapriceP 9 місяців тому +4

    Vintage Rolex sports watches have an unbelievable vibe to them.

  • @infernalchaos1066
    @infernalchaos1066 Рік тому +96

    The thoroughness with which Marshall cleans a watch is unparalleled. His attention to detail, and his ability to communicate what the goals are, keep me coming back for more. He could put out a new video everyday and I would not tire of watching. Thanks again! Now we wait for the next one lol.

  • @Cheesecat117
    @Cheesecat117 Рік тому +305

    This video popped up for me after a Linus tech tips video and I’ve never had something so captivating recommended to me before… so I watched two more of your videos and came back. The amount of care and craftsmanship and memories and stories associated with each watch is really crazy to think and hear about. The amount of time you must put in is both boggling weirdly satisfying.

    • @jmazoso
      @jmazoso Рік тому +4

      I heard about it on a fleet playing Eve Online.

    • @1Guason3
      @1Guason3 Рік тому

      Haven't seen a LTT video in a few months but I came from an ASMR video lol

    • @codehard5824
      @codehard5824 Рік тому +1

      Was it the one where he talks abt RAM latency difference in gaming laptops?
      Cause that's the one i was watching before hoping up to this one

    • @Cheesecat117
      @Cheesecat117 Рік тому +1

      @@codehard5824 Well actually I think it was the one where he was troubleshooting the heating pipes in his house because they were wired to a system he didn’t want.

    • @converse1729
      @converse1729 Рік тому

      Linus would have lost all springs in a moment!

  • @heighRick
    @heighRick Рік тому +4

    Marshall, thanks for the video. My grandfather also had a GMT and it's been wonderful to see you service this one for it's owner!

  • @mrodriguezangel1
    @mrodriguezangel1 Рік тому +10

    That grandpa is the true Bond, godbless his soul you can see the hard work that man put to provide for his family thru that Rolex ,that’s priceless ❤

  • @jwvandegronden
    @jwvandegronden Рік тому +59

    I agree with all the others here: epitome of watch repair engagement! I’m hooked, by your modest yet skilful approach of your craft, your voice is pleasure to listen to and you give exactly the right info for me to tag along and stay _under_ so to speak! And you don’t shy away from your personal take on watches and what you perceive as valuable and not at any of your videos I feel constrained in having this internal dialogue with my own preferences. So while watching I actually are heaving a conversation with you. Love that! Thank you so much!

    • @Hortonscakes
      @Hortonscakes Рік тому +1

      I completely agree! 💯

    • @dmarti47
      @dmarti47 Рік тому +2

      Same here! This guy is a pleasure to watch work and listen to.

  • @terminal-velocity111
    @terminal-velocity111 Рік тому +30

    This was such a moving post. My late Grandfather left me his watch, its beyond priceless. I remember as a young child him wearing it every day! Rolex designed their watches to be WORN and not babied.

  • @Alumx
    @Alumx Рік тому +5

    this felt like the shortest 1h video i've ever watched
    your camerawork for close-ups opened a whole new world of detail and appreciation for these watches i've never seen
    such a cool video :D

  • @welmoepics
    @welmoepics Рік тому +8

    There's so much engineering that goes into these watches. Love seeing all the specialized tools to take apart and put back the watch.

  • @Spikyzzzz
    @Spikyzzzz Рік тому +14

    RIP gramps! Rest easy and glad he lived his life to the fullest.

  • @mehill7786
    @mehill7786 Рік тому +27

    I’ve never really been interested in watches, but since I’ve discovered your channel I have been fascinated. Thanks for sharing so much of your talent with us. I love the history each watch has. Makes me want to own a restored watch and wear it everyday.

    • @tradde11
      @tradde11 Рік тому

      Same here.

    • @tonyrome655
      @tonyrome655 Рік тому

      Get one. Make memories wearing it and then pass it on to a loved one.

  • @bigestudios3890
    @bigestudios3890 Рік тому +15

    Found your channel the other day and have watched a few of your videos. Love the excellent narration and explanations on the internals & process. I also appreciate the preservations that you do rather than full polished restoration. Good to see their age and character in the end. Thank you for taking the time to make these well done videos. Subscribed!

  • @Sgt_MoDog_USMC
    @Sgt_MoDog_USMC 8 місяців тому +9

    I know nothing about watch repair, nor do I own a Rolex (And never will probably), but I just sat here for an hour watching you bring this beauty back to life and was just enthralled and captivated at every thing you did. Awesome restoration and video!

  • @Plumrscrack
    @Plumrscrack Рік тому +18

    I think grandpa would be smiling ear to ear knowing his prize possession lives on in such shining glory. Wonderful work!

  • @tudorwynphillips6458
    @tudorwynphillips6458 Рік тому +32

    Fabulous restoration. I really enjoyed watching you work on such a delicate piece of engineering. 👏

    • @northof-62
      @northof-62 Рік тому +1

      Not a restoration - more like a service/light repair/clean as I see it. Some like this. I'm more into Nekkid's complete restore. Each to their own I guess.

    • @funkymoped537
      @funkymoped537 Рік тому +3

      @@northof-62 Whatever you call it, the watch has an awesome story. Cleaning, servicing and tidying it up was all that was needed. If my boy inherits my Speedy in this sort of condition, I will die a happy man :)

  • @karlljungquist7388
    @karlljungquist7388 10 місяців тому +6

    Thank you ! I’m on a watch frenzy at the moment and casually scrolling over lunch break found this and watched the whole thing. Took so much joy in the craftwork and the commentary: I’m guessing you commented after putting the whole thing together seeing you went back to the owner and asked if you could replace the glass and what not. It’s this type of content that I’m way to inpatient to create myself but love when you do! Thank you :)

  • @VinylGuruOfficial
    @VinylGuruOfficial 11 місяців тому +6

    I love that watches can outlive someone but carry so many stories with it. So awesome!

  • @michaelbird2857
    @michaelbird2857 Рік тому +52

    I used to love watches, never got into anything expensive because i was a teen. Watching your videos got me wearing one again :) But now in my 30s wanting to not be attached to my phone i got a Casio solar $110 watch to see if I’ll even wear it. It’s been 6 months and i still love it (I’m a mechanic too so one day I could see myself servicing my own :) Another great video, and well preserved watch 💪🏽

    • @paulyC
      @paulyC Рік тому

      Which model did you end up buying? I just bought a G-5600U.

    • @simonhodgetts6530
      @simonhodgetts6530 Рік тому

      Have you thought of investing in a Seiko 5? Possibly the best value mechanical watches you can buy……..mine’s 17 yrs old, never been serviced, and used as a beater watch, and it’s still going strong………

    • @cristinao4948
      @cristinao4948 Рік тому

      @@simonhodgetts6530 You just stole my comment!

  • @Eric1SanDiego1
    @Eric1SanDiego1 Рік тому +31

    23:05 - There are a lot of chapters in your videos that I truly look forward to, and this is one of them. Not only do you have all of the newly cleaned parts laid out neatly, but you always use your air blower to make the balance spin during the panoramic shot, and that is a *badass move.* Thank you, Marshall!

    • @richardcranium0
      @richardcranium0 Рік тому +3

      As watchmakers we're (hopefully) taught to use a blower, as using your mouth can/will impart some unwanted moisture into the movement.

  • @DarkAngel-oq5ox
    @DarkAngel-oq5ox Рік тому +2

    I'll never get tired of watching you perform these tiny miracles on these timepieces. Thank you.

  • @BottomLineBassin2
    @BottomLineBassin2 10 місяців тому +6

    RIP to the grandpa, what a legacy.

  • @aquilafasciata5781
    @aquilafasciata5781 Рік тому +20

    Marshall, I want to thank you. I’ve been watching your video for the past couple of years, and I’ve tinkered inside of some pocket watches. Now, I’ve begun working on my great grandfather’s pocket watch that he purchased in the early 1900s. He was an immigrant from Germany and came to the US for better opportunities. He handed it down to my grandfather, who kept it for years. My grandfather and grandmother began helping a kid in the neighborhood who had a rough home life. They invited him inside to eat, talk, play games, etc. This kid repaid their kindness by stealing this pocket watch along with some commemorative coins, destroying the watch. Thank you for uploading these videos for all to see, as you have given me the confidence and the information to fix it. I will keep you updated, but thank you for everything you do 😊

    • @Shessyyy
      @Shessyyy Рік тому +2

      Man thats heartbreaking😢

    • @woodworkingandepoxy643
      @woodworkingandepoxy643 7 місяців тому

      Man that's horrible. That's exactly why people who actually need help have such a hard time getting it because of people like that. I hope the kid was prosecuted

  • @harald2101
    @harald2101 Рік тому +107

    this video was the first watch related video I have ever seen. it absolutely got me into the hobby. I saw that watches are not inanamit objects but can be part or extensions of someones character and have a fascinating inner life! I am now on the quest for a watch that fits me like this rolex fits his grandpa. thank you for this beautiful content, sir!

    • @jackiemoon_lms
      @jackiemoon_lms Рік тому +1

      Damn. Welcome to the watch world! Best of luck finding your one watch!

    • @kevdragster
      @kevdragster 11 місяців тому

      😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @styswojtek
    @styswojtek Рік тому +1

    I feel respect for this Man being faithful to his watch for life. It became part of him. I understand this as I have similar tendency to bond with various things.
    Great work and channel! I hope there will be more stories like this one

  • @LanielPhoto
    @LanielPhoto Рік тому +7

    I've been wearing my Timex Ironman 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the past 15 years (with only 2 changes of battery). That includes while swimming, skiing, workouts, showers, etc. All for a $60 purchase. And it keeps immaculate time.

    • @rba295
      @rba295 Місяць тому +3

      Damn even sleeping?

    • @williamhyde7310
      @williamhyde7310 Місяць тому

      They are really great tough watches and shouldn't be sneered at.

  • @vegasjosh8249
    @vegasjosh8249 Рік тому +81

    I watched the whole video. That was an incredible amount of detail and great shots and close-ups during the service. Excellent job. Extremely thorough, and I love all of the tools that you have to do a complete job. And, it's a great story of the grandpa and the grandkid that really wants this watched to be cared for and worn.

  • @fastlx13
    @fastlx13 Рік тому +9

    Love to see a follow up video of owner, his thoughts, and excitement to have it back.

  • @optiksillusive
    @optiksillusive Рік тому +61

    This is the first time I’ve seen any kind of watch work up close. I’m so impressed at the work and grateful for the explanation as you go through it all.
    The fact that you’re able to just place all the parts on the table without itemising them or anything is so impressive. Loved it!

  • @HedgehogOutdoors
    @HedgehogOutdoors 9 місяців тому +9

    I'm just astonished that pieces this intricate were able to be made so long ago, even well older than this. Before power tools existed, and somebody had to do every bit of machining by hand. I would love to be able to see that bit of history

  • @johncharles4908
    @johncharles4908 Рік тому +34

    I have never stayed for so long by watching how you took everything off piece by piece and cleaned it up and put it back altogether without skipping a timeline! It was so fascinating and fun to watch! Definitely worth my TIME! Way to go! You just got a new subscriber for that! Cheers!

  • @davehiscoke61
    @davehiscoke61 Рік тому +58

    He wore his Rolex exactly how it was meant to be - a tool watch. Sounds like his grandpa had an amazing life - and rocked Rolex all the way!!! That's style.

    • @ImAlsoMerobiba
      @ImAlsoMerobiba 3 місяці тому +1

      That's first sentence is a rather silly statement to make when you think about it.
      That was a Rolex's purpose back then. They weren't flexes or luxury jewelry. They were high end tools, and priced as such. It isn't like it is now where you sit on a waitlist and pay a small fortune for one.
      That's like complimenting someone now for wearing and using their dive computer for diving, or using their phone daily. That's just how it was back then, and we don't need to patronize him and give him kudos for using something for what he bought it for.

  • @jimm5207
    @jimm5207 9 місяців тому +2

    Thanks now I know what my 1973 GMT Master looks like on the inside. It’s still going strong despite never been serviced. It will certainly see me out!

  • @niteshloll
    @niteshloll Рік тому +3

    I respect the amount of effort you took to really restore this watch, so interesting to watch

  • @malcolmburgess6164
    @malcolmburgess6164 Рік тому +11

    This video really hits home to me as I also inherited a Rolex GMT master (1675) after my grandfather passed away in 1974.I have worn the watch sense I was 15 years old and I'm now 63.I had the watch serviced in 2010 by Rolex Canada with a new strap at that time.Worked as a marine engineer so this watch has been exposed to all kinds of elements. Thank you for a great video really enjoyed watching you work and a good story as well

  • @michelmorelife
    @michelmorelife Рік тому +4

    I'm a big fan of rolex watches and seeing exactly how they are made is fascinating, not to mention how enthusiastic you are explaining all the details and showing us a step by step restoring this piece. Great video man!

  • @elijahdelacruz3204
    @elijahdelacruz3204 Рік тому +5

    Salute to the grandpa, that watch was very well loved and actually used and was not just sitting in his safe.

  • @axurit11
    @axurit11 Рік тому +3

    I really appreciate the amount of time, dedication and knowledge that went into this restoration and the video. Amazing. So good. Thank you.

  • @GildaLee27
    @GildaLee27 Рік тому +11

    Beautifully done. Gratitude to the fellow who brought you their grandfather's watch, and to you for repairing it and sharing it with us. 🙏

  • @user-tc3qd2pk6x
    @user-tc3qd2pk6x Рік тому +15

    Watching/listening to Marshall has almost a therapeutic effect: it relaxes you and makes you see the world under a better light. And, of course, you learn a lot about watch repairing, because he is also an excellent teacher

  • @markomedak4708
    @markomedak4708 Рік тому +2

    This is so amazing to watch! I enjoyed it. Much respect to the grandpa!

  • @SKI1333
    @SKI1333 10 місяців тому +4

    This is the best watch restoration video I’ve seen! Love watching it, and this is actually my third time. Excellent job and video bro

  • @davidinghram2494
    @davidinghram2494 Рік тому +7

    The watch on my wrist now is an Omega Stainless Seamaster Automatic from about 1951 or 52 and I never take it off except to shower or when required at a doctor appointment. It has been in my possession since the mid 70`s and is still running just fine. It gains a small amount of time, but nothing to worry about. When watching this video, you showed me what the workmanship on the inside of my watch looks like, and it is amazing. Thanks for that. I am very proud of my fine old watch.

  • @philippechaperon6531
    @philippechaperon6531 Рік тому +7

    You put so much emotion and love in your comments its like watching a love story! I'm so glad you keep reviving those watches and their owners memories too. Thanks Marshall.

  • @user-wy9no4zq1w
    @user-wy9no4zq1w 8 місяців тому +3

    I can't imagine how difficult it must be to reassemble everything back perfectly. Very impressive!

  • @kamranf6236
    @kamranf6236 Рік тому

    It is a pleasure to watch a master at work. Thank you for sharing.

  • @dumbartonyankee
    @dumbartonyankee Рік тому +21

    This is fantastic. I enjoyed the personal element and the photos of the grandfather really set the video up.
    I like how you explain what you're doing and don't assume we know what the parts are.

  • @xxPenjoxx
    @xxPenjoxx Рік тому +4

    What an incredibly beautiful watch, really nice restoration, Marshall. I loved hearing this Grandpa's story, and it is obvious how much this watch meant to him and his family. I'm glad you were able to bring back its beauty for them.

  • @1983CHK
    @1983CHK 5 місяців тому

    Thank you 😊
    Nice to see GMT rebirth and return to the family.

  • @Arthur_Sleep
    @Arthur_Sleep 6 місяців тому

    A perfect and loyal dedication to a timepiece telling the story of a passionate relationship that became part of the man over many years. Exactly how it should be.

  • @_tim
    @_tim Рік тому +16

    I think the thing I really love most about your videos is that your care and attention to detail isn't always just focused on making the watch just the absolute showroom best it can be after restoration - rather you align yourself with the owner's wishes and get it to exactly what they want. In any right this is a beautiful watch that someone could easily just keep on display. But the owner wants to continue wearing it, and I love that you aren't disappointed with that.

    • @dumbartonyankee
      @dumbartonyankee Рік тому

      I like how he kept what he could. Erring to caution for the crystal and mainspring but glueing the cracked, um, thingy. This keeps the watch from becoming a ship of Theseus situation. The scratches on the bezel are treasures.

  • @nigeinblack1
    @nigeinblack1 Рік тому +6

    You are a true artist my friend. Not only do I find your videos educational but I marvel at how steady your hands are and your methodical approach. Very relaxing to watch after a horrid day at work. Thank you

  • @Remixisms
    @Remixisms Рік тому +1

    This randomly came up on my recommends, I've just gotten my first vintage watch and so I've been going down the rabbit hole on youtube, and MAN! I did not expect to instantly recognize Marshall's voice from MTG commentary! So used to hearing "This is Marshall Sutcliffe in the booth". What a pleasant surprise! Amazing video, I'm nearly halfway done and I'm hooked.

  • @manhal1
    @manhal1 11 місяців тому

    Outstanding work. Very informative and quiet smooth listen. Keep up the great work!

  • @brickviking667
    @brickviking667 Рік тому +5

    I can hear the enthusiasm in your voice when you worked with this watch; it's clear you have as much love for keeping it going as the owners must have had while they wore it. I'll keep an eye out for this format again, it's 54 minutes I wish I'd been able to watch in one go.

  • @vischo
    @vischo Рік тому +4

    OMG, such a work... Steady hands, a truckload of knowledge and a patience beyond limits of human understanding. This is impressive!

  • @Millionsofmyles
    @Millionsofmyles 7 місяців тому

    One of the best watch Resto videos I've seen. Subscribed. Love your work and explanations

  • @hambaallah-mn1em
    @hambaallah-mn1em 10 місяців тому +3

    I genuinely never felt bored at all. 50 minutes of full focus on everything you did. and I don't know anything about watches haha. you're a good content creator Sir.

  • @merykjenkins3274
    @merykjenkins3274 Рік тому +93

    Have you ever thought about getting a laboratory balance and weighing the movements before and after servicing? Some of your revivals have had significant amounts of debris, excess oil, rust, dirt etc. I think it would be interesting to see how much stuff comes out. The case, bracelet etc, would also be interesting to see how much debris the ultrasonic cleaning removes. Great videos, cheers!

  • @edjarrett3164
    @edjarrett3164 Рік тому +7

    I am so impressed. This was a university professor explaining the inner workings of a decades old but familiar Rolex watch. I revere your passion for watches and your understanding of the Rolex brand. It was originally sold as a beater. Today, it’s crazy to find one used or new. I bought my first and only Submariner in 1985. I wore it daily for 20 years and had its mainspring replaced and some servicing. Watch enthusiast and love your video, Understand the breakdown, but really impressed in the restoration. Your detail and commentary are the best.

  • @dant.1028
    @dant.1028 7 місяців тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed watching this service and restoration of the vintage GMT. Beautiful watch!

  • @nabi5864
    @nabi5864 Рік тому +3

    So cool that the grandson kept the Knicks and scratches of the bezel which absolutely keeps true to the sentimental value

  • @Dexterity_Jones
    @Dexterity_Jones Рік тому +7

    Beautiful watch and a fantastic story. Love how it was worn and used.

  • @BeckVMH
    @BeckVMH 5 місяців тому

    Great heirloom example. What a privilege for the client/owner to be entrusted with keeping this watch in service. Your grandfather would be proud. Congrats sir.

  • @sheldongilbert808
    @sheldongilbert808 11 місяців тому +1

    To me that's one of the best looking watches you've done. You can tell this man could do it all. One heck of a job on the repair Sir.

  • @charlieirvin351
    @charlieirvin351 Рік тому +8

    I watched every minute of this and Im amazed at the skill and precision involved in this mesmerising process. Thanks for making this video.

  • @Sundaydrumday
    @Sundaydrumday Рік тому +3

    IVE NEVER WATCHED THIS STUFF BEFORE BUT I HAVE BINGE WATCHED SEVERAL HOURS OF THIS, YOU DO SUCH GOOD WORK, AND YOU CARE, AND ITS AWSOME TO WATCH THE PRECISION IN WHICH U WORK MY FRIEND, TY FOR HELPING THESE PEOPLE OUT

  • @andreasfuchs1400
    @andreasfuchs1400 8 місяців тому

    Absolutely amazing what he is doing here!

  • @leftcoastoverland8750
    @leftcoastoverland8750 9 місяців тому

    I sent in my Dad’s 1986 GMT that I inherited last year to Rolex, and was thoroughly happy with the returned product. Looks brand new! Fun to see what went into it! Thanks!

  • @TaintedBlood30
    @TaintedBlood30 Рік тому +7

    A gift! Thank you as always Marshall! Your content is always appreciated.

  • @eskwadrat
    @eskwadrat Рік тому +5

    What amazes me in your videos is you memorizing placement location of all these tiny parts, especially screws which many look alike. Fantastic visual memory.

  • @smiffyinspain
    @smiffyinspain 2 місяці тому

    Sir I am amazed at your knowledge.Its the most amazing thing I have ever seen.You are so knowledgeable.Thank you for showing it you are amazing

  • @russparkin6722
    @russparkin6722 8 місяців тому

    this is one of the best explanatory and interesting videos i have ever seen, outstanding 10/10

  • @TNRonin
    @TNRonin Рік тому +4

    I love watching this stuff! Really makes you appreciate your abilities! At 57 I experienced a stroke which left my right side jacked up. Unless something happens I'll never be able to use my right side again.
    I also have new respect for the watchmaker that serviced my 2000-2001 Sea-Dweller for the first time this year.

  • @louislouis4221
    @louislouis4221 Рік тому +3

    Another fantastic job. I used to buy used Rolex and now I have a small collection. The detailed work you do is phenomena! Thank you for sharing. 😃

  • @rafaelmora6184
    @rafaelmora6184 7 місяців тому +1

    Your videos are therapeutic. I watch them to fall asleep. Excellent work. Cheers from NYC.

  • @jvd9202
    @jvd9202 7 місяців тому

    One of the most satisfying watch videos I've ever seen!

  • @swankxander6286
    @swankxander6286 Рік тому +3

    I've binged just about every video of yours since I came across the channel a week or so ago. The videos have reinvigorated my interest in watches and what makes them tick! Thanks for the thoroughly informative and interesting content. Keep up the great work!

  • @modelandrei6599
    @modelandrei6599 Рік тому +12

    Congratulations for acquiring the pressure tester. The bubbles that you saw when releasing the pressure during the test are from the trapped air in the hook arm of the tool. After seing all the atention that you gave in the restoration, I bet that watch can go more than 10 bar. Thank you for all the amazing content and all the best to you!

  • @flouisbailey
    @flouisbailey 7 місяців тому +1

    My father did this work, went to watch repair schooling post WW2 on GI Bill. I was fascinated as a little boy and enjoy your quality work. He of course liked to work on quality pieces, he hated crap watches with burs and grinding marks the customer would never see. I did watch cleaning services as a teen rather than cut grass. Worked into early college years, you brought back fond memories. Your ultrasound solution was gunked. Dad always said when you service and they run it’s a good start. Your modern digital timing machine would have saved him a lot of time. Pun intended.

  • @MacMhuirich1337
    @MacMhuirich1337 7 місяців тому +1

    I didn't even realise id just spent an hour watching this video, it was very interesting and hats off to the owners for getting that watch restored and keeping it in the family!

  • @eblackshaw
    @eblackshaw Рік тому +9

    What a great example of engineering, and your talent to put it back onto the grandson's wrist ... well done, Marshall.