I just wanted to let you know I've just finished buying everything I need to get into this hobby because of you. The timing of a new release was just the perfect cherry on top. Thank you! :)

@steadfasttherenowned2460

2 жыл бұрын

It's really fun. I was insanely lucky that my dad and grandfather were watch and clock makers so I didn't have to buy any tools. Fun times.

@XMarkxyz

2 жыл бұрын

Great choice, I think I'll end up doing the same as soon as I've got some freetime; I've already have a "patient" it's a Waltham 8 days clock from the 40's but it's pretty much a big pocket watch with a quite strange setting crown, and it comes from an 1948 RCA transmission electron microscope which became mine after a lab couldn't keep it anymore and it was destined to landfill fortunately i saved it, it would've been a shame to lose that marvel of vacum tube electronics

@FourtyOunce

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a lot of money!

@lewdwig

2 жыл бұрын

One does not simply “have enough” watchmaking tools.

@stevecuthbert8856

2 жыл бұрын

That is lucky for you. Me however my grandfather was a watchmaker but he died in 1960 when I was only five so all of his tools and supplies are gone. Where and to when I'll never know.

The fact that they were able to manufacture precisely machined but irregularly shaped tiny things like the pallet fork with 19th century technology amazes me even more than tiny screws.

@dygger

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing. It's amazing how small some of these parts can be.

@woodwaker1

2 жыл бұрын

@@dygger I would also like to see how they machined the gears

@soundcheck6885

2 жыл бұрын

@@woodwaker1 Watch gears were mostly manufactured by hand until late 18th century: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6yuuc1wppzZhdI.html

@woodwaker1

2 жыл бұрын

@J Hemphill Thanks for the information. Still amazing

@WristwatchRevival

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's incredible what they could do

I love the little design details all over that you can't appreciate truly until you take it apart completely. This thing is art.

@wulfman15

7 ай бұрын

Beautiful curved lines, engraving, tool marks, grain and decorative polishing.

I just pulled my great-grandfathers pocket watch out of my safe and found out more about it. It's a Hamilton 912 made in 1933. It's Nickel with a gold chain and a knife fob. Still works. Had this watch for a few decades after my grandmother gave it to me but never thought much about it until I started watching your videos. It's not railroad quality nor is it very valuable, which isn't a big deal to me. Makes me want to start wearing waistcoats so I can wear it all the time. Thank you!

This was awesome to see and makes me think about when I had my Great-grandfather's pocket watch fully serviced a few years ago. It was in rough shape and not working and it ended up costing more than the value of the watch itself, but it was worth it to know it might keep running for another 70 years. My Grandmother gave it to him as a gift when she got her first paycheck after turning 18 and he kept it in his front pocket until the day he died. It had the same level of wear and tear as this watch and I would have never considered getting it replated and covering up that history, just like you were saying. Thanks again for sharing this!

@oscarosullivan4513

2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t that grand father

@SweSuf

2 жыл бұрын

Mine is a similar story, as two years ago I had my grandfather's pocket watch serviced for more than its monetary value; although of course it has lots of sentimental value to me.

@88997799

2 жыл бұрын

If you haven’t heard or tried it yet… Use Nano-oil… kzread.info/dash/bejne/pK6K25aoqNK6daQ.html

@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004

2 жыл бұрын

Repent to Jesus Christ “I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭91:2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

@jockellis

2 жыл бұрын

You did the right thing.

As an engineer, I must say that was very satisfying to watch. I don't think my hands are steady enough to attempt anything like this. Thank you.... Poetry in motion !!!

@tradde11

Жыл бұрын

That is my issue too. Hands get more shaky the finer work I try to do. Soldering is about my limit. But love watching this. I have always enjoyed learning how things work. I used to take apart my Dad's tools. He was not happy about that.

@bryanphillips6666

Жыл бұрын

@@tradde11 our dad's would have had A LOT to talk about!

@tradde11

Жыл бұрын

@@bryanphillips6666 Likely so. All I wanted to do was understand how things worked. What's wrong with that? :)

@user-lv7ph7hs7l

Жыл бұрын

​@@tradde11 Rest them on the table. My shaky hands are annoying for paintibg model ships so I rest them on the table, sometimes using the second hand to stabilize the first.

@tradde11

Жыл бұрын

@@user-lv7ph7hs7l While that work for painting as you can turn the object on it's side. Soldering is best done with the object flat or the solder could run or drip onto something you don't want it on. I do use a magnifying light. It's usually just the delicate work that my hands shake. Sometimes I can't even write out a check as my hand shakes. I look at it and say "Are you really part of me?".

While sorting some stuff we found an old Pocket Watch. After asking my grandmother(s) about it we learned it actually belonged to their father and - as far as I remember - it was a gift to their wedding. It isn't a special watch and it actually does run, but stops after a few minutes. I didn't want a full restoration (the dail is in a bad shape), but I'd love to get it running - just so it can be used as a watch. My local Watchmaker checked it and said its to "broken" and turned down the job. Somehow I'm not convinced since the shop tried to sell me a new pocket watch - they didn't understand that I didn't want ANY Pocket Watch, I wanted this one. Now its safetly stored and I want to find some Pocket Watch Maker to check it. Thanks Marshall for the video, this was amazing to watch.

@KillerWhale806

2 жыл бұрын

You'll want to look for someone who specializes in restoring vintage watches. There's definitely some people in America doing it but I think there's a much larger market in Europe for this sort of thing (though I would be weary of shipping a watch like that overseas). Maybe try asking around on the /r/watches subreddit and see if they can recommend a good restorer.

@Motti22

2 жыл бұрын

@@KillerWhale806 Thanks, I'm from germany so I hope I can find someone here in the area that is specialized in old vintage watches. The subreddit is worth a try, if someone there can point me to the correct watchmaker that would be awesome.

@onamemmet

2 жыл бұрын

@@Motti22 I knew you were German as soon as I saw you capitalizing nouns.

@GPCTM

Жыл бұрын

you're wrong. That's just because he have use copy/paste while making sure the translation was correct. Nothing to do with being German.

I have an 1882 Elgin in a Duebler (sp?) case. The front cover has an engraving of an elk. The back has two leaves. One opens to hold a photo, the second one opens to reveal the movement. It is a lever set watch and keeps beautiful time. I wear it whenever I am wearing bib overalls as they have a bib pocket and button hole for this reason.

This is amazing- I bought a couple of early 1900s elgin pocket watches movements that are in remarkable shape. I bought the pocket wat movements because of your advice on your videos, and then I learned about how there are different sized pocket watches, and the ones I bought were size 0 LOL. So they aren't alexactly larger and easier to work on, but they are unique and I love them and have enjoyed troubleshooting the issues like a broken pallet fork jewel! Thanks for making the amazing videos and for getting me into a new hobby and obsession!

@dantilden3896

2 жыл бұрын

SAME! The first pocket watch I tried wasn't much larger than my wristwatch but it's still a blast. Marshall's videos have gotten me through a lot of issues with this new-found hobby.

I loooooove the textured finish they used on the ratchet & crown wheels. So lovely, and something only the watchmaker will ever see.

@UNSCPILOT

2 жыл бұрын

If I could make one mod it would be a exabition caseback, especially since the original looks kinda rough anyway. Really is a well loved watch either way though with so much history worn into it

@WristwatchRevival

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's called snailing and it's gorgeous

@aserta

Жыл бұрын

I think the recent acquisition ClickSpring has made is capable of doing Snailing (of which there's a special breed of machine just for that). Worth checking out his video on it and what it can do.

@philiprice7875

Жыл бұрын

love the attitude of the makers no-one but a watch smith will ever see it and then only every 10 years so lets make it beautiful because....why not

This is an exceptional video, I have my grandfathers watch and he was a Roadmaster on the Canadian Pacific Railroad for 35 yrs. It is an Elgin Railroad watch he got from a man during the depression.

I love how similar the disassembly is to dissection, it's like the watch is a living thing!

@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004

2 жыл бұрын

Repent to Jesus Christ “I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭91:2‬ ‭NIV‬‬ J

Amazing what a modern mainspring and a cleaning can do for these things. Seeing the graph read +1/-1 must have been great

"A waterfall of Wheels," you Sir are a watchmaker and a poet! Love it, 👍❤️

Another job well done!! I Wanted to tell you about my 1945 Bulova, was my great uncle's watch. He told me he received it Christmas day 1945. He passed in 1994 4 months after his 100 birthday. Ive had it since then. Its been basically my daily watch since. Looks nearly new except for some slight patina on the face. 10 k gold filled still sparkling. Original metallic band also. In the 28 years I've had it, no repairs, I have it serviced every 5 years. 77 years old, it gains about 3 minutes every 6 days. BULOVA can be very proud of this old work horse!!

You've always said that reinstalling a balance and having it immediately start ticking again is the most satisfying feeling in watchmaking. Having now experienced that feeling for myself, I absolutely agree. Best feeling ever. 10/10, would recommend.

@ComfortRoller

Жыл бұрын

After watching here I opened my pocket watch for the first time gave the top jewel of the balance wheel a light cleaning with a tooth pick and gave the wheel a tap, my heart leapt as the balance came to life. I thought it was broken. Its still filthy inside and in need of cleaning but that feeling when it came to life was priceless.

@ernestochang1744

Жыл бұрын

@@ComfortRoller May i ask what actually qualifies as dirty, im new around here and well, lets suppose the watch was sat inside a drawer for well over 20 years with no service, what sort of filthiness should i expect to find?

It would be great to see pocket watches making a comeback -- they have a quality all of their own.

@infctdppt

2 жыл бұрын

Bad bot

@MrKrieger56

2 жыл бұрын

In many ways people's phones are the new pocket watches. I know a lot of folks who don't wear a watch and just use their phone to check the time.

@user-lv7ph7hs7l

Жыл бұрын

​​@@MrKrieger56 True which may help wristwatches make a comeback because it's more convenient than taking your phone out. For a while it was pretty dead, you could find am Omega from the 60s for 200 bucks if it wasn't a popular model. Seems like they are coming back a little. And people seem attracted to complex mechanical devices in the age of the transistor. A bit like a steam engine you carry around.

I really like that you’re using this hobby to better yourself and that the art of watch repair has helped you gain more insight into your own personal traits. Always enjoy these therapeutic sessions.

I started the hobby of watch repair recently and I got a Waltham pocket watch from 1905 in and I got it running. It was great.

What a nice story and cleanup. I so agree with you - Don’t over restore!

This is one of my favorites so far. Watching you give a family heirloom the care and respect it deserves is a real treat. Thanks for sharing!

This is a beautiful watch. To the point where this video enraptured me start to finish. I’m jealous of your first patron but glad he has such a fine device for you to service. I’m happy this is my first introduction to your channel as a clueless unsuspecting layman.

Been back a few times to this project...it's like comfort food watching this. Love the positive attitude and attention to detail.

I am fascinated by how carefully he handles the parts and arranges them on the bench. Watching his videos at the end of my working day is somehow soothing and mesmerizing. I almost don't care about the watch he's repairing...

Oh my god. Stumbling upon your video completely randomly just made me took a trip to memory lane. A good childhood memory. My uncle owned a wristwatch shop and my dad would often take me and my mom when I get a brand new watch or have it repaired. While they talked, I was so curious and intent on watching my uncle work on it. I see his tools and him working on the watch. It truly fascinated me. When he noticed me watching, he told me some stuff but I was too young to understand it lol. My dad was an auto mechanic while his brother for wrist watches. I dearly miss them both. Imma go cry a bit. Q_Q

Watching you work is a joy and ultra soothing. The added commentary reminds me of the director’s commentary on DVDs. Please keep these comin’

I've been watching your videos sporadically over the course of the last year and a half. I'm actually from Chicago, Illinois. But i grew up in Elgin, Illinois. Having the watch factory and the planetarium there for time keeping was kind of a throwaway. But knowing the history the city had in time keeping and manufacturing is completely insane. Crazy how a city with such heritage can fade away

my family is in possession of my great grandfathers elgin pocket watch which dates to 1890. It's in fantastic shape and still runs!

This is really cool to see! I grew up in Elgin and I’ve always heard about the old watch factory, but it was torn down quite a long time ago. I was never too into watches but maybe this will be my gateway in!

Just bought a pretty vintage (80-90s) watch while thrifting and thanks to ur vids I felt confident enough to pop off the back and I’ve ordered a replacement battery, it’s in such great quality so I think it’ll be able to run after I replace the battery :D

@ammoalamo6485

2 жыл бұрын

The Goodwill and other thrift stores are chock full of discarded quartz watches. They have no dollar value, and can hardly even be given away in today's smartphone and smartwatch culture, but if the style and condition meets with the seeker's approval they can be worth their small price plus the cost of a battery. Just remember that most of them can be replaced with brand new similar models - including ten year battery - for $9.95 to $39.95 at discount big box stores. If changing batteries is desired, I suggest looking at the case back to find the battery number, then ordering six or ten of them from Amazon for less than the the price of one at a retail store. They also sell several batteries of six or seven different types all on one card, very cheap. Those old case backs are friction fit, and have one small slightly raised spot where they are supposed to be levered free by a semi-sharp tool. Cover the back with a couple of layers of painters tape to prevent scratches - I guarantee for beginners the tool will slip and scratch the back if not protected. Don't use a knife - the blade is too sharp and the metal too brittle.

@lew832

2 жыл бұрын

@@ammoalamo6485 I bought a guess chrono from ebay for about $10. It needed a new battery. I had taken an Omega pocket watch, cased in the USA by Elgin, in rolled gold, to a Horologist. He replaced the spring and serviced the watch. I asked him if he could get the pressed back off the guess watch. No problem he said, I will use a guillotine. Well he tried but could not get it off. I had tried other street vendors who also could not open it. So I took the watch home, got a thin screwdriver, and a light hammer, and tapped away. Its was the hardest back I had ever removed. I put the new battery in and put the watch on the cover press. There was no way it would go back on. I put some small cuts in the rim, but retaining its seal edge, and press fitted it, but it would not fully seat. I got a cloth and the light hammer and gave it a sharp tap. It seated. If a Horologist could not get it open, this old motor mechanic managed it.

I really enjoy how you keep it moving with no lag time.

Beautiful. Lubricating old moving parts is the most satisfying thing.

Watching your show always reminds of spending hours when I was a kid watching my Granddad showing me how to take watches apart to repair/clean them. Unfortunately he could never put them back together again, so we ended up with a cigar box half full of various bits from different watches by the end. Happy memories.

@woodwaker1

2 жыл бұрын

I inherited a few of my grand father's watches. I remember him wearing them, some for work in the fields and one for Sunday church. He was born in 1886, and the watches were not much younger than him.

@oscarosullivan4513

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting story

@woodwaker1

2 жыл бұрын

@@oscarosullivan4513 He told me stories of the civil war from veterans he knew. How history is so interesting

@cdd4248

2 жыл бұрын

Find that cigar box! Hahaha!

I have no reasonably idea of why this came up in my youtube feed but i absolutly love it! the precision on this craft is simply amazing, and the thought that they made this kind of complex mechanical engineering with the small tolerances needed in 1920 is beyond me;D truly amazing content! will without a doubt be following here for sure.

I grew up and live in Elgin Illinois very close to where the old watch factory used to be. Thanks for cleaning and showing off one of our watches! Morbid fun fact-Clyde of Bonnie and Clyde had an Elgin Pocket Watch on him when he was killed lol

This is like an adventure every time. Seeing the watch come back together and run beautifully is exciting. Your channel got me really into watches! Thanks for the awesome content.

Any time the watch is nearly put back together and there is still more than half the video remaining you know something unexpected is just around the corner.😁 Great video, Marchall, and congratulations on your new micrometer and lathe!

Hi Marshall, I've been watching you and Mark's videos for a while now, and find it amazing . I even bought some tools to tinker around with. I bought a bag of watches from eBay and some were wind up and others quartz movements. A fellow on eBay had three watches pretty cheap, and I bid on the, not very much, and in the bunch was an old Waltham that wasn't working. I took the movement out of the case and put it into a jar of Naptha (lighter fluid), and swished it around a bit, and low and behold, the thing started running. I think this will be the first one I'll take apart, or maybe, an old stop watch may dad used for his time study job, back in the 30's and 40's. Surely enjoy your vids, and look forward to seeing them. I'll be turning 85 in July ! Bob U. from N.E.Ohio.

I'm really fond of these old watches. Thank you for this!

I ran into this channel. Never thought about watching someone refurbish watches! But, this is my 3rd in a row. It's so satisfying because it's a very slow, tedious process - yet it's calming to watch someone who has patience because I have absolutely n patience for tedious details. Wish I did. But, how satisfying. You narrarate and edit your videos perfectly. Thank you!

I'm so pleased you kept the dents and worn appearance! Gosh something used to the state of that is just awesome and I'm certain there's a fascinating story behind each imperfection. Seeing the insides got me giddy with all the tiny moving parts each having a specific purpose for an end goal of such precision. It's amazing to see the majority still working after so many years

@WristwatchRevival

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah this was a special watch for sure

Hi Marshall! I've listened to hundreds of episodes of LR back when I was into competitive Magic, and probably watched just as many events where you were in the booth. I found these videos' of yours by happenstance a few days ago, and have really enjoyed them as someone who knows next to nothing about watches. It's been a real blast from the past hearing your commentary style over this content, and I've loved every minute of it. I hope you get to keep doing what you love like this going forward!

@jhynes4899

2 жыл бұрын

Just want to say thank you, I was like that voice is insanely familiar and I couldn’t put it together. But the endless amount of PT GP and CFB content I’ve listened to.

@samgould9930

Жыл бұрын

@@jhynes4899 sorry what do those stand for?

@jhynes4899

Жыл бұрын

@@samgould9930 PT = pro tour GP = grand prix cfb = channel fireball, all references to the man’s mtg (magic the gatherer casting and pro career

Another awesome video! It`s nice to see someone who is preserving history and appreciate the work that went into these time pieces!

It would be amazing to see a full video on how you oil a watch. What oils you use and where you apply them.

Very impressive filming and editing, not to mention those surgically steady hands moving all those tiny pieces around. I can only hope to make my channel as professional as yours someday. Keep up the great work!

I really enjoy watching you display your skills. I realize that this is way beyond what I can do, but you have got me started on building my own clocks from 3D printed parts. I'm working on two designs now and having some success. Thanks for giving me a push

@UNSCPILOT

2 жыл бұрын

A fellow 3D printing enthusiast!, seriously considering starting to try and print one of those projects too, deffinitly need to fine tune my printer (an Anet A8) before trying though they look to be quite a challenge

@woodwaker1

2 жыл бұрын

@@UNSCPILOT Take a look at the ones I did. Woodwaker1 on you-tube

@UNSCPILOT

2 жыл бұрын

@@woodwaker1 nice work, cool to see them in motion, especially speeding along in high speed mode just to demonstrate how the gears work together, thinking I might try finding a more purely mechanical design even if it means I have little chance to fully regulate it, it would just give me an excuse to interact with the clock more often

Thank you been collecting pocket watches for years, nice to see someone take one apart.

I am so impressed by how they were able to craft these precision elements/mechanics so far back. Those small gears, with such detail, with the tech available then.

for case back dent removal; delrin rods in a variety of diameters, lightly round the edges a bit, lightly tap rod into the case back with a soft face jewelers hammer (either the nylon or the brass side, doesn't matter. you're touching the case with the delrin, not the hammer). you may wind up with a variety of rounded ends for various use cases, but thems the breaks. side note; delrin ain't crazy cheap. nylon works, but tends to mushroom faster. and for those who don't have the bits before hand, or want to stay on the low cost side, yeah rounded toothbrush handles can do the job too hah.

@thomasjones3005

2 жыл бұрын

hard wood has worked well for a few centuries also. :)

@gary_rumain_you_peons

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if the crystal press could do the job also.

@WristwatchRevival

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll look for that

The video is awesome, I really enjoy both the satisfaction of the restoration and the technical information, part description and all. This channel really got me into the hobby and even though I'm still in the beggining phase of learning and studying about what's going on in watches, It really makes me wonder how people buy a watch that's actually worth the price you're paying for for repair. I went on ebay and it seems like most of the watches that are being sold are just ones that are really not worth to repair at all as it seems like they are being sold by experienced watchmakers who don't think it's worth it. If anyone's into the hobby and would like to give me some tips on how to not get scammed or make stupid purchases, feel free to share!

@WristwatchRevival

2 жыл бұрын

Your inclination is correct, you have to be very selective about which ones you go for

Just wow. Your narration is so captivating. I just thought about skipping through just to see how a watch is assembled but ended up watching the whole thing! Thanks!

I love the way you describe the way a watch works; it was absolutely beautiful.

I’ve watched for some time now. And now I’m comfortable to ask. With everything being so precise and so delicate like the balance, is there a specification where the screws should be torqued as to not over tighten? Would over tightening screws or not enough tightening would cause the watch to run faster or slower?

@WouterNederstigt

2 жыл бұрын

From what i've learned watching this channel, I would guess not. The screws only serve to fix the bridges to the body of the movement. The metal faces would touch eachother, and while it's technically true that the clamping force would compress the metal itself a little bit, in this case (with the thickness of the metal and the low clamping force) the effect that loose/tight screws have would be neglible. The important thing is the location of the jewels, which have a through hole in them. With the bridges screwed down and the metal faces touching, the height of those jewels wouldn't change. And with a bit of wiggle room, that the pivot/axis is slightly smaller than the distance between the upper and lower jewel, it would be fine independent of the tightness of the screws. What would be more important I guess is the side to side location of those jewels. Screws in themselves don't act as a particularly effective locating feature. When almost screwed down, such machine screws (with a flat bottom) allow for some side to side motion, since the screw thread isn't the exact size of the hole it is in. Therefore there are locating pins on the underside of every bridge. These pins fit inside precision holes in the body of the movement with a tight tolerance, which makes sure that the jewels are in a precise location.

@Chrisamic

2 жыл бұрын

I'm just starting on this journey, and no, you won't affect the movement when you tighten the screws. The bridges have locating pins and stand-offs to position the bridge perfectly. For wheels that are directy held by screws (ratchet wheel and crown wheel) then the screws have a shoulder to prevent any pressure on the wheel. If a wheel doesn't turn freely after fixing the screw, then it means you used the wrong screw. Really cheap movements made of sheet metal (US Time, Timex etc.) might be a little more sensitive to how you put things together, but they are not normal movements and usually are much harder to work on. In fact, they were never really meant to be worked on or repaired but you can if you are good enough. See Marshal's Mickey Mouse Watch service video. As far as how tight, just finger tight so it is just firm is enough. Most of these threads are a small fraction of a millimetre thick. You don't go torquing anything this tiny. You very quickly get a feel for what is correct.

@robertcatron7107

2 жыл бұрын

Contrary to what others say, Yes. Over tightening or under tightening screws, for example yhe screw that holds the balance cock in place, the tighter you torch that screw, the tighter your sandwiching the wheel/ gear that that cock/bridge is holding. So it is possible to overtighten screws. Especially the bridge or cock screws. Over tightening the balance cock screw, could put to much pressure on the balance wheel, which in turn could lead to poor amplitude, or in some cases, even stop the watch from running

@stevecuthbert8856

2 жыл бұрын

The saying I've heard is tight is right, too tight is two pieces.

@WristwatchRevival

2 жыл бұрын

There aren't any specifications for torque on screws like this, but usually you screw them down until they resist, and then go just a bit more, like 1/8th of a turn, and you'll feel when it's set. And no you can't really affect the timekeeping of the watch with how much you screw down the screws. It's more that if you don't do it enough it could back out, and if you do it too much it could shear off.

Hi Marshall, I'm a professional watchmaker, you're making some mistakes when you take it apart. my written English is not so good, I like to talk to you.

@WristwatchRevival

2 жыл бұрын

I'm still learning, this is just my hobby :)

@martenbylund2932

2 жыл бұрын

@@WristwatchRevival I understand that it is a hobby, I just want to help you learn more.

So peaceful watching these videos. Something I would have loved to take up as a hobby. Beautiful to see an old piece like this being given some tlc.

I still got mine from 120 years ago, still runs like a charm.

This brings back memories. I used to play with my grandfather's pocket watch as a kid after he passed away. I wish I knew what happened to it because I'd love to have it and either have it fixed or fix it myself.

Love that you can see the history of that piece.

I have always loved mechanical stuff like this. The moving parts like the gears and springs look so cool.

Very beautiful movement - I love the spiral patterns ground into the ratchet and crown wheels. It's truly amazing to see something so beautifully designed and originally fabricated come back to life. Thank you for sharing!

Marshall! Sir, you always surprise me with the way you restore valuable watches. This is amazing. Very proud of people like you saving the history. I really enjoy watching your videos.

Watching this makes me want to send you all of my grandpas old pocket watches, most of them wont even wind up anymore. My grandmother would love to see them working again.

It's hypnotizing to see you work. 🙂👍🏼 Thanks for letting us in this process.

Oh darn, you shattered my illusion! I've been telling myself that watch makers back then were travelling into the now to get supplies and design ideas...oh well wonderful work, beautiful pieces and very informative narrative. Thank you.

man, id almost want a clear back on a watch like that to see all the movements. I love old distressed antiques like this. Amazing, Thanks!!

I look forward to each of these. Thanks so much!

Beautifully restored. You did all right stuff to this one and nothing more.

I lived in Elgin. Loved Elgin

I have this exact watch! It was given to me by my Grandfather and was given to him by his father. Its dated back to the late 1800's as Elgin first started producing watches in 1864 and my grandfather was born in 1912, and my Great grandfather purchased it long before his son was born. I am eager to see all the parts in this watch as I have only taken the crystal off and the back cover off just to take a peak, LOL. I have had the watch since I was 18, so over 40 years now, and it was serviced in the 70's before being given to me, then again in the 80's becuase it was not running after I wound it up. Its done the same thing again and wont run and I dont want to over wind it. I am not sure what causes it to stop running, its kept in a safe location and is not used and has never been bumped or dropped. I think I am suppose to wind it up every now and then but I always forget to do it, then a few years later I try to run it and its stuck again, lol. I will be passing this watch on to one of my two sons so will need to get it serviced. I may send it to you as you seem to have a great work ethic and have worked on at least two of these watches that I have seen here on your channel. God bless you for your dedicated hard work in restoring these family heirlooms and pieces of history!

I just picked up an elgin with a nickel case from 1925 and started working on it. So far it's been great experience

I have my great grandfathers pocket watch he carried with him during WW1. Its in rough shape, glass is broken into pieces. Does not run or wind up. Total basket case. But to me its invaluable. Just knowing that my great grandfather carried it during the entire duration of the war (He signed up at the outbreak of the war and by the end of it he was over in Egypt) makes it really special.

I’m always so amazed how well they were made back then. So nicely and precise manufactured. Just discovered your channel and love it. And as a magic player I love to see the magic play mat in every video

That micrometer tool is so cool it made my eyes water.

WOW!!! Just simply amazing to “watch”, especially the two jewels with mini-screws with one having a divot in the center. Outstanding work!

My parents bought me an Elgin pocket watch for graduation in 1977. They lived in Illinois within 15 minutes of Elgin, IL. Still run beautifully, though my iPhone is todays timekeeper.

You make it look so easy. I very much enjoy watching and listening to your work.

Hey Marshall, I only found your channel recently and I've fallen in love with your videos, they're so relaxing to watch and your way of narrating over the top as if you were actually doing it at the time is just superb. On a different note, having watched quite a lot of your older videos and now some of your new ones within a short period of time, I can confirm that you are many times better at regulating oil in your latest videos than you were in your older ones. Can't wait for your next vids!

In programming, those shortcuts often work and finding them is a valuable skill.

@WristwatchRevival

2 жыл бұрын

If it works then its not a shortcut

I came here from limited resources. I’m a newbie watch guy but mostly checked out the channel due to me loving your mtg content. I say this not condescendingly but I’m so pleasantly surprised at how successful and popular your channel here has become. I’m LOVING this, just like your limited resources content this is supreme craftsmanship. You are a great role model.

I'm astonished to see they could complete all that machining back then. There are so many beautiful machined pieces in the watch.

I just got home after a tiring trek through the forest and seeing such a gorgeous pocket watch on this channel is just what i needed to watch while having a god rest

@UNSCPILOT

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, some of the most relaxed yet entrancing channels I've ever watched, an entire hour can fly by and I don't even notice!

The design is amazing. Great job on the restoration!

Very impressive work! Watching you doing this was beyond cool. Thank you for sharing!

What a beautiful little piece of fine-tuned machinery. It's rather refreshing and relaxing to watch the inner workings of something as simple as a pocket watch and admire the detail and precision we were capable of back in those days, back when things were manufactured with real craftsmanship and durability. Thanks for the awesome video!

your speed and knowledge can be seen in progression of these videos just giving you a compliment for you progression

Marshall, you have such a soothing voice. I don't even care for watches but once I found your channel, I'm hooked. Such entertaining, relaxing videos that I thoroughly enjoy. 😃

@dmatula811

2 жыл бұрын

The Bob Ross of watches. Same reason I keep watching pluss watches are awesome machines.

@brandishoogy

2 жыл бұрын

@@dmatula811 I agree. You hit the nail on the head. Thought I was the only one obsessed with his voice and diction. lol

@WristwatchRevival

2 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you, I appreciate it :)

I had one of those. Gave to my brother. Great watch. I was told it was given to the railroad workers cause it kept great time

What a great story and beautiful watch. That was a really nice thing to do for a mate. Very good work.

very well done. My local watchmaker has worked on quite a number of Elgin pocket watches and they are pretty nice. Great to see a family piece restored, which would cost more than its value to have a retail watchmaker work on it. Sentimental value is important.

Love ya on Magic (came here because Day9 mentioned this channel), but this was absolutely amazing. Seeing a watch restored piece by piece is fascinating.

My great grandfather had a extremely similar watch that now belongs to my dad. I can only hope that it will become mine someday. I did a ton of research about these railroad pocket watches trying to find the exact model, it’s not as easy you make all this knowledge look

Beautifully done restoration!

I am amazed at the patterning on the metal-work inside the watch. I doubt the owner would ever see it, just a watch repairer/restorer. My Uncle would have loved to have seen this. He had a watch repair shop and was always a busy boy!

Very glad you showed putting the hairspring back into the balance close. I want to get into this hobby and that part has always made me a litt shaky. But seeing it up close puts my mind at ease.

This is wild. I live in Elgin and for a while had no idea what the factory down the road was. It’s closed now but was the Elgin watch factory and I’ve never seen a watch made by them. This thing is beautiful and I now kind of marvel when driving past the factory.

Who would have ever thought that watch cleaning would be so satisfying. Thank you.

Got a similar pocket watch Elgin 303 grade 7 jewels non-working off Ebay as my first foray into this hobby. I followed along the video to take it apart and put it back together. (don't have the cleaning stuff) At 16:04 gave it a test wind as well and the movement moved! YAY!! Then realized made the same mistake with the keyless and had to take it apart. The 303 (??) has a different keyless works. On the face there is a lever on the side for that curly spring. The pieces at the 18:00 mark was not present. This was really fun!!

Great work as always. And you are so much fun to listen to. Thank you so much.

Thanks for sharing this outstanding work of art.

My home town of Elgin South Carolina was renamed from Blaney to Elgin because of the Elgin watch company which relocated here in the early 60s shortly before shutting down. I have always wanted one of these watches.