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

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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 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    Well maybe not heavy duty but definitely a tool watch.

  • @volvo09

    @volvo09

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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 Жыл бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

    Pepsi submariner gmt man jesus

  • @sakariaskarlsson634

    @sakariaskarlsson634

    10 ай бұрын

    Its just one of those like true showstopper, ultimate objects

  • @maciek19882

    @maciek19882

    7 ай бұрын

    Probably smuggled from the Nam in the colon

  • @SGTJDerek

    @SGTJDerek

    7 ай бұрын

    To bad they aren't all about Life now.

  • @matasa7463

    @matasa7463

    6 ай бұрын

    I would argue that it is worth even more now.

  • @1tssen
    @1tssen Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MicahRibbentrop

    @MicahRibbentrop

    Жыл бұрын

    I know it's an art form

  • @Future_Legend_Told_Me

    @Future_Legend_Told_Me

    6 ай бұрын

    Pun intended

  • @craiglizt8074
    @craiglizt807410 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @taggartinouye1100
    @taggartinouye1100 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @taggartinouye1100

    @taggartinouye1100

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @rever4217

    @rever4217

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @greasyfishtacos

    @greasyfishtacos

    Жыл бұрын

    @@taggartinouye1100 awesome !!

  • @JRILLC

    @JRILLC

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @bullnose01
    @bullnose01 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    Interesting I have a modded 2018 built Amphibia

  • @H0kram

    @H0kram

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @CrimFerret

    @CrimFerret

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mizzpackaging
    @mizzpackaging8 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @frankheffernan8066
    @frankheffernan806610 ай бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

    DOL Brother 3-80, on my second GMT.

  • @ThePoshPrince

    @ThePoshPrince

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @nicholaskenneth113

    @nicholaskenneth113

    10 күн бұрын

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

  • @burgerjointgame
    @burgerjointgame Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @rdiaz6537

    @rdiaz6537

    Жыл бұрын

    @@franksmith7247 i was thinking the same…

  • @germain9558

    @germain9558

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, amazing!

  • @darcifilho5467

    @darcifilho5467

    Жыл бұрын

    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 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    Cringe

  • @hendrikdebruin4012

    @hendrikdebruin4012

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @timoh5511

    @timoh5511

    Жыл бұрын

    @@emilnilsson4320 Honestly, get a life

  • @emilnilsson4320

    @emilnilsson4320

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @matasa7463

    @matasa7463

    6 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @ilBarbo90
    @ilBarbo908 ай бұрын

    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

  • @gunplaojisan7557
    @gunplaojisan75577 ай бұрын

    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. :)

  • @stannitchell8957
    @stannitchell8957 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    same

  • @Hockey567899

    @Hockey567899

    Жыл бұрын

    @Dissident Aggressor same

  • @kreeptip

    @kreeptip

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too. Fascinating and impressive on the whole

  • @infernalchaos1066
    @infernalchaos1066 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @michaellooney1089

    @michaellooney1089

    Жыл бұрын

    HERE HERE!!

  • @gooboy911

    @gooboy911

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said... When I discovered this channel I binged all his videos... Could not get enough!

  • @infernalchaos1066

    @infernalchaos1066

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gooboy911 Same.

  • @tradde11

    @tradde11

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly.

  • @ecycled3d
    @ecycled3d Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MittensOnly
    @MittensOnly6 ай бұрын

    No doubt this watch is drenched in the energy of the man who wore it so regularly, to the point where one could feel the individual while holding the watch in their hand It must be such a privilege to work on such an intimate item, it's certainly a privilege to watch

  • @breadispain454

    @breadispain454

    Ай бұрын

    what a disgusting way to describe something

  • @tobiepedroz1321
    @tobiepedroz1321 Жыл бұрын

    Got a bit lost down the KZread 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.

  • @Cheesecat117
    @Cheesecat117 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    I heard about it on a fleet playing Eve Online.

  • @1Guason3

    @1Guason3

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @codehard5824

    @codehard5824

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    Жыл бұрын

    Linus would have lost all springs in a moment!

  • @heighRick
    @heighRick Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @karlljungquist7388
    @karlljungquist738810 ай бұрын

    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 :)

  • @bigstretchdaddy
    @bigstretchdaddy Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @michaellooney1089

    @michaellooney1089

    Жыл бұрын

    GRATEFUL!

  • @bigstretchdaddy

    @bigstretchdaddy

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @robertdoan499

    @robertdoan499

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @bjw4859
    @bjw4859 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @bjw4859

    @bjw4859

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JohnnyJimsAZ Movado ?.

  • @JohnnyJimsAZ

    @JohnnyJimsAZ

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @PapriceP
    @PapriceP9 ай бұрын

    Vintage Rolex sports watches have an unbelievable vibe to them.

  • @Sgt_MoDog_USMC
    @Sgt_MoDog_USMC8 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @jwvandegronden
    @jwvandegronden Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    I completely agree! 💯

  • @dmarti47

    @dmarti47

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @terminal-velocity111
    @terminal-velocity111 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @LanielPhoto
    @LanielPhoto Жыл бұрын

    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

    Ай бұрын

    Damn even sleeping?

  • @williamhyde7310

    @williamhyde7310

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @mrodriguezangel1
    @mrodriguezangel1 Жыл бұрын

    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 ❤

  • @aquilafasciata5781
    @aquilafasciata5781 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    Man thats heartbreaking😢

  • @woodworkingandepoxy643

    @woodworkingandepoxy643

    7 ай бұрын

    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

  • @Plumrscrack
    @Plumrscrack Жыл бұрын

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

  • @welmoepics
    @welmoepics Жыл бұрын

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

  • @styswojtek
    @styswojtek Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @mehill7786
    @mehill7786 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here.

  • @tonyrome655

    @tonyrome655

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @user-tc3qd2pk6x
    @user-tc3qd2pk6x Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @optiksillusive
    @optiksillusive Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @bigestudios3890
    @bigestudios3890 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @michaelbird2857
    @michaelbird2857 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @simonhodgetts6530

    @simonhodgetts6530

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    @@simonhodgetts6530 You just stole my comment!

  • @vegasjosh8249
    @vegasjosh8249 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @DarkAngel-oq5ox
    @DarkAngel-oq5ox Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Arthur_Sleep
    @Arthur_Sleep6 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @harald2101
    @harald2101 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kevdragster

    @kevdragster

    11 ай бұрын

    😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @malcolmburgess6164
    @malcolmburgess6164 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Alumx
    @Alumx Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @BeckVMH
    @BeckVMH5 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @johncharles4908
    @johncharles4908 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @Spikyzzzz
    @Spikyzzzz Жыл бұрын

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

  • @niteshloll
    @niteshloll Жыл бұрын

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

  • @elijahdelacruz3204
    @elijahdelacruz3204 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @GildaLee27
    @GildaLee27 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @philippechaperon6531
    @philippechaperon6531 Жыл бұрын

    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-wy9no4zq1w8 ай бұрын

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

  • @flouisbailey
    @flouisbailey7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @davidinghram2494
    @davidinghram2494 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @tudorwynphillips6458
    @tudorwynphillips6458 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @northof-62

    @northof-62

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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 :)

  • @axurit11
    @axurit11 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Remixisms
    @Remixisms Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Eric1SanDiego1
    @Eric1SanDiego1 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @fastlx13
    @fastlx13 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @sheldongilbert808
    @sheldongilbert80811 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @intelligentleman9102
    @intelligentleman91022 ай бұрын

    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 👏

  • @xxPenjoxx
    @xxPenjoxx Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @davehiscoke61
    @davehiscoke61 Жыл бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @VinylGuruOfficial
    @VinylGuruOfficial11 ай бұрын

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

  • @leftcoastoverland8750
    @leftcoastoverland87509 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @michelmorelife
    @michelmorelife Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @_tim
    @_tim Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @SKI1333
    @SKI133310 ай бұрын

    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

  • @dant.1028
    @dant.10286 ай бұрын

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

  • @edjarrett3164
    @edjarrett3164 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @nabi5864
    @nabi5864 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @hambaallah-mn1em
    @hambaallah-mn1em10 ай бұрын

    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 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @blankfires7892

    @blankfires7892

    Жыл бұрын

    thats a great idea!

  • @brickviking667
    @brickviking667 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jordanstechtalk9772
    @jordanstechtalk9772 Жыл бұрын

    Kind of incredible how the inside looked when you first popped the back off. Amazing that it’s been running basically nonstop like that for so many years and as clean as it was inside. Very cool.

  • @ramsha2000
    @ramsha2000 Жыл бұрын

    I accidentally stumbled upon the video then hooked on to it till the end. Fascinating work. Thank you.

  • @vischo
    @vischo Жыл бұрын

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

  • @nigeinblack1
    @nigeinblack1 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Koval_71_chuk
    @Koval_71_chuk10 ай бұрын

    I had a Grandpop that was near & dear to me. Seeing that movement come to stop was sad & abrupt, like the legacy of Grandpop came to an end. And then seeing the movement come back to life later in the video was a signal for his Grandson to continue & carry on a new legacy. Absolutely beautiful.

  • @psterud
    @psterud10 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate these stories of hardworking men and their old workhorse watches. Whenever I watch these things I hope that my own little mechanical and LED watch collection is appreciated long after I'm gone. You can tell a lot about a man by his watch(es).

  • @louislouis4221
    @louislouis4221 Жыл бұрын

    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. 😃

  • @dumbartonyankee
    @dumbartonyankee Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @markomedak4708
    @markomedak470811 ай бұрын

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

  • @1983CHK
    @1983CHK5 ай бұрын

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

  • @Sundaydrumday
    @Sundaydrumday Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @justinbjork5682
    @justinbjork5682 Жыл бұрын

    No hyperbole here. You are my favorite KZreadr.. out of all the gun channels, video games, music, comedy, watches, etc. YOU stand alone as my favorite. I’ve watched and rewatched all your content multiple times.. love it. Keep it up!

  • @smiffyinspain
    @smiffyinspainАй бұрын

    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

  • @voiceinwilderness7
    @voiceinwilderness711 ай бұрын

    What an amazing video to watch. Truly enjoyed every minute. One of the better videos on KZread, and I mean that from a perspective of across all categories.

  • @TNRonin
    @TNRonin Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @peterrussell3854
    @peterrussell3854 Жыл бұрын

    Chilled out for an hour watching you work on my favourite type of watch. Sending my GMT2 in for service soon so I found it especially interesting. Keep em coming.

  • @dahak972
    @dahak9729 ай бұрын

    I can’t believe I was so enthralled by this video, I sat through the entire thing. Really cool stuff. Great video, and amazing style of narration.

  • @HedgehogOutdoors
    @HedgehogOutdoors9 ай бұрын

    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

  • @AlexPletcherPhoto

    @AlexPletcherPhoto

    7 ай бұрын

    Esoteric to say the least

  • @charlieirvin351
    @charlieirvin351 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ejkk9513
    @ejkk9513 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of those channels where there's literally nothing you can hate. If you don't care about the content, you don't watch. This channel reminds me of Digital Foundry, where professional/professionals, make videos about their skills in a beautiful shot and produced way. No controversy, no click bait. Just easy going content that's interesting to watch (no pun intended). I don't even care about watches, but I'm always fascinated by incredible engineering and how people create such complex devices.

  • @ejkk9513

    @ejkk9513

    Жыл бұрын

    @Taekwoncrawfish That's a personal problem then. Their content has no controversy. They just show the facts and rarely give an opinion on the quality of the games. Fan boys are going to always get butt hurt if their favorite piece of silicon, plastic, and metal box come in last or not first. I don't consider that controversy caused by the CHANNEL. I consider that immature little boys who haven't yet grown up. The content itself has nothing controversial.

  • @latetotheparty4785
    @latetotheparty478510 ай бұрын

    I try to figure out how you can be so listenable for so many minutes so many videos. You’re so well spoken and interesting.

  • @DeadliestEvil
    @DeadliestEvil6 ай бұрын

    Just recently inherited my grandfathers ref 1024 and I'm in love with it, he's still alive and well however my grandmother who bought it for him past when I was young and it reminds me of her mostly. I probably need to get it serviced however its in great shape for the age and keeps time perfectly. I am the member of my family however that likes to wear and enjoy my pieces rather than watch them get old in a safe, and that bothers them, but imo thats what these items along with anything else in this world was made for to be used and enjoyed. Great video, I love seeing the inner workings of these beautiful peices.

  • @HenryTravels92
    @HenryTravels92 Жыл бұрын

    I honestly wish my grandpa had a watch that i could inherit, cause he is truly missed. Not necessarily a rolex, but the sentimental value of any watch is as you so finely put it: off the charts. The owner is a lucky man!

  • @ShockingPikachu
    @ShockingPikachu Жыл бұрын

    A well worn watch I find so much more wonderful than a brand new one. It's like an old thrashed guitar. They have a story and they have been loved and used. Which at the end of the day, i feel is what you want

  • @Drizztblades
    @Drizztblades7 ай бұрын

    I usually don't watch things like this but man waht a satisfying video great job on the restore!

  • @rafaelmora6184
    @rafaelmora61847 ай бұрын

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

  • @eskwadrat
    @eskwadrat Жыл бұрын

    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.

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