Me at 12:19am: OH BOY WATCH TIME

@amggenetics3237

25 күн бұрын

Same 😂

@melvinshaw8249

25 күн бұрын

2:25am…time to dive in 😅

@Justicesdad

25 күн бұрын

1:37am lol

@jcee8493

25 күн бұрын

2:29am for me

@wyldebill4178

25 күн бұрын

2:30 am let’s do this

Marshall, We know you let that main spring fly just so you could use your winder and hear that spring winder clunk. 😁

@camsy83

25 күн бұрын

...and wind it the wrong way first time, to hear the 'clunk' not once, but twice!

@johnpombrio

24 күн бұрын

Did I miss the braking grease application?

@DragonHide94

24 күн бұрын

It looked to me like that was still a piece of the old mainspring in the barrel.

@Plan3tBob

23 күн бұрын

@@DragonHide94 me too... now I kept thinking... he must have seen it...

The hairspring repair was a new threshold for you. Really fun to see.

@philiprice7875

25 күн бұрын

fun your say? seeing how bent and mis-aligned it was i bet Marshall (any amount) was not thinking "fun", myself seeing the bend was thinking "no way is this NOT going to break" but once again Marshall shows us all what can be done with care and patience.

@danlee2191

24 күн бұрын

I thought a new one would've been purchased, great to see that repaired!

@Dreamer66617

24 күн бұрын

Came here to say that. Marshall is on his next level shit rnm

@bostonrailfan2427

24 күн бұрын

i’m shocked that he didn’t have a tool for that…

@TM_Stone

23 күн бұрын

Great repair once again Martin!

Trick for those of us who don't have a left-handed spring winder: wind the spring into one size smaller winder, then pop the spring into the correct sized winder as if it were the barrel. You have now flipped the spring into the correct orientation and can pop it into the barrel.

All the time I’ve spent watching Marshall fix watches, I’ve never been so shocked as today. Cutting down the power reserve hand… that was a bold move. 😂

@firesurfer

12 күн бұрын

Now it doesn't reach the hash marks. I think they did this because when you look at it from the edge a little sideways, it's not very clear which line it's pointing at. The hash marks are on a bevel.

love how he makes it sound like he is talking while recording and not adding voice over later😂

@mindeloman

23 күн бұрын

These videos would be many hours long and tedious if he did not. I'm curious to know just how much straight time he has in these builds, not including waiting for ordered parts. I have no idea but I'm gonna guess 5-6 hours to take down and reassemble. Marshall does a good job in telescoping the process to make watchable (no pun intended) videos. I think not enough is said about his videographic skills. Between the narration, setting up the cameras, and editing it all together. Marshall may have mote time in producing the video than in the actual watch build. I really appreciate what this guy is doing.

@somefishhere

23 күн бұрын

Years of recorded game broadcast commentary and he has it down!

@irreleverent

20 күн бұрын

@@mindeloman It's less so that he edits it, and more that he scripts it as if the narration was live. He doesn't say, "And here's where I did X" he says "Alright now I'm going to try doing X".

@mindeloman

20 күн бұрын

@@irreleverent I don't think it's scripting. It's more like a sportscaster doing a play by play.

When I saw you putting the main spring back in, correct me if I'm wrong, it looked like part of the original main spring was still in there.

@joelvarney5091

25 күн бұрын

I thought I saw something too.

@JymmiPhreek

25 күн бұрын

I was going to say the same thing. It definitely looked like a piece of main spring was still around the outside of the barrel and might even have been why he had trouble getting it in the barrel. I'm interested to see if it's something we don't know about or something he might've missed.

@Tony_Rocklake

25 күн бұрын

I came here to say that too. I was like "please notice it! Nooooo!". Also no grease in to the barrel?

@jasonhanna2699

25 күн бұрын

If you look at 22:59 you can definitely tell there's still a piece of the old mainspring left left in the barrel. Outstanding video, got to love those dulcet tones of his narration.

@Daemon_Wraith

25 күн бұрын

Yeah, definitely a bit of the old spring still in there. I was screaming at the screen. 😅

So far I have not seen any limits. Yes hair spring repair requires extreme skill, but I have watched your videos and nothing has stopped you, except maybe the self winder with the updide down wheel, that you eventually fixed. You fixed things that Rolex themselves would not touch, you fixed rusted watches with diamonds missing that you discovered accidentally in sourcing spare parts. I am simply amazed by how you reassemble a jigsaw of liny bits into a working watch.

At 22:59, it looks like there's a chunk of the old main spring left in the barrel? There's something slightly irregular around the edges. Usually the barrel looks like it's smooth down from the top edges, there's a ledge this time. This might also be why the new mainspring went flying, because it caught on that ledge and you couln't get it in.

@peterscherff1357

25 күн бұрын

I came here to say this too.

@ManSkirtBrew

24 күн бұрын

That's actually a detached bridle, and it should be in there if he's reusing the original mainspring. If you pause at 12:58 you can see the original mainspring has a tail on it like a manual-wind mainspring, which grabs onto a hook on the detached bridle. The replacement mainspring has an attached bridle, so the detached bridle should be taken out.

@pisotones2348

24 күн бұрын

@@peterscherff1357 ditto!

@LTC_Tiger

24 күн бұрын

Saw that too.

@H0lyman01

23 күн бұрын

Does the bridle mean he doesn't need braking grease?

As a Watchmaker myself, it was like watching a murder mystery, and seeing all the clues come together when you were working on that hairspring.. it was like I was sitting on pins and needles. Good job! Also, when you lost that screw, I could relate to the frustration of trying to find it. Luckily it wasn’t too much of an issue. Great job on my watch!

I have not seen your supervisor before. LOVE IT!

@andrewbarnes5802

10 күн бұрын

Not sure how thorough the level of Supervision was if I'm honest, a cat on the other hand, would have settled down for a long hard look and cleared any stray screws off the table immediately.

I love how you explain and guide us along in every single project you've done. You've got me into watch revival and even constructing my own custom watches. Thanks Marshall!

1:33am here in Philadelphia. This is what I get for checking KZread after a late night fitness ride. Less sleep than I was already going to get for me, haha.

@Justicesdad

25 күн бұрын

Same in DC

@jcee8493

25 күн бұрын

Same except it's 2:30 here now, shouldn't have checked yt before bed. lol.

@garylyman4922

23 күн бұрын

Same here. Also in Philly. Except for the late night ride. 😂

I believe that you left a portion of the old main spring in the barrel. That may be why the new main spring did not seat well.

@GoMrBob

25 күн бұрын

also, did I miss adding any breaking grease? it is an automatic...

@jaredtrp

24 күн бұрын

I noticed this too. That's why I think he was having issues with the mainspring and the arbor not fitting correctly. I was screaming at the screen, "NOO!!! There's some bits still in there! You were the chosen one!!" 🤣

@donaldbrown7895

23 күн бұрын

I noticed the apparent braking grease omission too.

@Xorthis

22 күн бұрын

Another commenter said it's a detached bridle, which the old mainspring attaches to with a small hook on the end. The new one has an attached bridle (the double bit at the end) and therefore the old one should be removed. A lot of people seem to have noticed this too!

At the end you can see that the power reserve indicator hand was long because the scale is not symmetrical, now it's been cut it will be way too short at the zero power end of the scale.

@BryanTorok

11 күн бұрын

Actually, at zero power it will be the same as at full power. At 44:55 in the video you can see that after trimming, the hand is short right at mid-power or 18 on the dial. However, at 3:08 in the video, you can see that if Marshall had not trimmed it, it would have been long at 18 and really long at the ends. Perhaps he could have struck a compromise, a little long on the ends and a little short in the middle, but I think he achieved a good look with where he cut it.

So... the time this dropped is timely for me to fall asleep to the dulcet tones of the man, the myth, the legend... Marshall the watch man.

Welp, you really really did it. You inspired me to get into watches, and start watch repair as a hobby. I have most of a basic set of tools, got my first $15 "beater" watch to practice disassemby/assembly, and bought a couple of "project" watches. I bought a decent one to wear around. And this week, I successfully did a complete disassembly/assembly of my first watch! Yay! I only broke one thing! Dang it! 😆 It was the seconds wheel shaft, I got confused about the disassembly order and took off the cannon pinion without removing the wheels for the hands. Oops. Won't make that mistake again. It's EXTREMELY fun. Thanks so much for the excellent videos, and the encouragement to get into it.

Me at 6am, not being able to sleep the whole night. This channel has become my insomnia relief.

Handling that hairspring STRESSED me out at 36:00

These videos are mesmerising and as someone who hasn’t a clue, I will never know how on earth you remember where all that goes back 😄. Years of repetition I guess, but it’s still impressive and fascinating to watch such great workmanship.

Wow! The way you adjusted and repaired that hair spring on the balance was absolutely unbelievable 😳 🤯 excellent work 👏 such a beautiful watch with the power reserve in a symmetrical place on the dial which is a rare thing as its usually off centre or on the case back. Just phenomenal! 😊

Genuinely shocked you cut that arm! I agree it didn't look right, but Marshall modifying something original?! Bold move Cotton!

@VVALT3R

17 күн бұрын

At the end you see why it was originally longer. The arc of the indicator isn't the same radius or curvature as the sweep of the hand, so the hand looks too short at the midpoint. Oh well.

@philippe888

10 күн бұрын

Weirdly drawn arc then

Oh my god I just realize that this is Marshall Sutcliffe from Limited Resources and MTG and my mind is blown, I always thought wristwatch revival had a similar voice and the same name and always thought what a coincidence! Feels like two worlds just collided. Super awesome videos!

I recently discovered this channel, and I am absolutely blown away by Marshall’s expertise in restoring vintage watches. This particular episode took things up a whole new level. I have been a fan of luxury watches for my entire life , but never a collector of vintage watches, … until now.

Dude....that spring restoration. So simple in concept, but that just SCREAMS to me that it's one of those things that seems simple and just NEVER goes the way you think it would. Well freaking done, there's no way I could have done something like that!

I think my favorite part of your videos is when you’re working with the jewels. But the sound from installing the main spring is pretty satisfying too. Lol.

Marshall, it's always a pleasure watching you at work. How you remember where everything goes is impressive.

6:20am in the UK when this was released and I’m watching it avidly 😂 Shows how well you do things Marshall; I should be getting ready to go to the gym 😅 PS. 400 views in the first 5 minutes. Nice. Nice.

When you removed the existing mainspring, you left the automatic bridle inside. Even while reinstalling the new mainspring, in the video, we can clearly see something still inside the barrel (23:05 for example, or 24:02). I find it hard to believe you didn't see it, so I'm probably missing something here. Can you elaborate on why please ? Also I don't understand why you didn't remove the hairspring from the balance in order to straighten it. You are not working on a flat surface, doesn't it make it a lot harder to work on ?

Im not into collecting watches but enjoy watching the mechanical repair! Great videos before bed

What a beautiful watch, I never realised that a power indicator was not a new thing!! Your skill with the hair spring is second to none, there is no way that I would ever have attempted it and even after watching you do it I still would have looked for a replacement spring. A superb restoration.

Outstanding video and repair. I always marvel at your surgical like repair. If I was not retired having a watch that shows it energy level would be a plus for me. I was a hands on type manger and this would have been a welcome addition. Being retired, I still do like that sort of ability. Parts flying off the bench are a given in any type repair. I applaud your designed magnet ruler to locate minute parts.

not sure why i watch these videos since i dont realy wear watches nor find them interesting, but theres something realy calming about this type of video

Such a pretty watch! and might i add very brave of you just fixing the bent spring instead of just getting a donor one. and the 46 mins flew by watching this. Thank you for restoring this watch :D i enjoyed it all the way from The Netherlands

I agree with you the power indicator looks better now. Lovely restoration

20:35 BRO!!! There was no way I thought anyone could have fixed that bend! But YOU did it! That Sir was Extremely cool to watch! (Excuse the pun lol) 😮😅

Hey -- this video, more than any other, makes me want to get into this hobby. Seeing things go sideways for you and watching you recover lends some confidence that, if I'm patient and just work my way through the unexpected, this is possible. Thanks for showing us a build that went a little sideways!

This is so great to see since I have the same movement in my great-grandfather's Elco watch. I saw the same placement for the power reserve and immediately suspected it was the same A. Schild 1382 movement. Very happy to have this video I can use as a tutorial once I am ready to start working on it. Thanks Marshall!

Best day, when a video drops! Downloaded to watch on my flight tomorrow. Love from Australia 🇦🇺

The patience on these individuals is really impressive to me, I wish I had it. Great video thanks

Hi Marshall, Just wated to say that watching and listening to you demonstrating your skills and chatting about the craft is one of the most relaxing, and soothing ways of passing an hour... so enjoyable !

Simply mesmerising to watch you bring these wonderful pieces back to life.

This was one of your best, Marshall. Love this little oddball, and love the dedication you put into restoring it. That hairspring repair was incredible to watch.

Wow, there are awesome complications on a watch like this one with the power reserve measurement , and repairs that can also have complications in fixing it like the hair spring. Thanks for taking us on this watch journey to another working masterpiece.

For some reason I’ve got Weird Al in my head singing “I got it… on eBay!”

@shoutykat

25 күн бұрын

To the tune of "I want it that way"?

One thing I'd like to tell you.. I've watched (ha) so SO many of your videos and I thank you for sharing your love for this hobby, however.. you generally explain the movement and the procedure you are performing basically the same every video. Your stories are always different and fun and add to the video, you have a great story telling voice, however.. EVERY time you post a video and I do watch at regular speed, absolutely, I must, anyway I listen to every word you have to say with pointed ears. Thank you for being who you are and sharing this passion with us. I have steady hands (am a carpenter by trade well and mechanic) and I'd LOVE to get into this micro-hobby, but I wear reading glasses and am just afraid it would be SO difficult to see these TEENY TINY screws and remember where they all go!! Anyway, thank you again for the wonderful content!!

@GentlemensWatchServices

25 күн бұрын

I was thinking about this just yesterday. As someone who makes videos too I do find myself mixing it up a bit, but many successful shows stick to the same format and script. Don't worry about your eyes, we do everything using magnification, the fact you're a practical person who works with their hands is a great start. I was a cabinet maker before watchmaking, you'd be surprised how much translates. Cheers mate!

@vonkruel

25 күн бұрын

The screws can be intimidating for new hobbyists, particularly because there may be very similar looking screws that aren't really interchangeable. One strategy for the screws is to screw as many as possible back into their holes as you disassemble and leave them in during cleaning. Another strategy is to get a small parts storage box with many compartments, and as you remove screws you put them in a numbered compartment and make a note. For example if you remove the barrel bridge screws and put them in compartment #13 you'd make a note "13 - barrel bridge". If the screws look good you don't really have to clean them, and otherwise a quick shake in a solvent may be enough. If you work with a movement more you'll get to know its screws, and you can clean them along with the other parts. Maybe you won't take up the hobby yourself, and that would be fine of course. I wasn't planning to take it up myself, but in retrospect, the fact that I was fascinated & kept watching was a pretty strong sign that I actually would. It might be a good idea to start putting money aside for tools... 😆

@GentlemensWatchServices

25 күн бұрын

@@vonkruel Good strategies! With a manual wind no date movement it looks impossible to keep track of at first, but splitting the parts into 3 groups is enough to keep track of the screws. You very soon get to know the differences.

@rehajm

25 күн бұрын

I wear readers as well but magnification from the loupe and a microscope set up for movement service my vision isn’t an issue.

@philiprice7875

24 күн бұрын

@@rehajm yep that will work but i have several other barriers Fingers of Butter Memory of sieve Eye of Bat shakes of hands that can turn milk into child's drink but the worse would be children with inquisition

Another great video Marshall, on another fantastic little watch. Thanks for your time and effort and thanks for sharing 👌

You sir, are a gem. Thank you for your uploads 🙏🏼

Watch and tech people when they hear the word "scrap" and "repair": smells like free money and fun here

What an excellent job you did on this one, so many stressful twists and turns, really appreciate your tenacity and patience, thank you for the wonderful work as always

I really love this series of movements. I recently repaired an Aschild 1361 (the non wind indicator version of this movement) and it was a really fun to work on. Really unique bi-directional automatic winding works. I love the fact that it has the same style pinon and teeth as the sliding clutch.

Man, Marshall, I'm happy to see every new video you post. Thanks for taking us along with you!

Might wanna rewatch the video! Looks like part of the old main spring is still inside the barrel!

@andymccabe6712

24 күн бұрын

Soo....you think that, despite DOING the work ...AND editing the video...AND adding the voice-over.....he STILL missed a problem ......!?!?!?

Although it's frustrating, I love how you show your off days and not just highly edited "perfection". Love what you do, keep em coming.

Did you leave the outer loop of the old mainspring in the barrel? Check out 22:56, or is it a slip ring.

I absolutely love your videos and thoughtfulness into them… Marshall - YOU’RE AWESOME !!! Thank you

This channel has educated me so much on so many watches and it’s been disastrous for me financially.

I’m the same with power reserve. I love seeing how much power I have in the watch still

I did not think repairing that hairspring would be possible - you never cease to amaze!

Love these videos, watch repairs are not something i want to get in to, but it's awesome to watch others do this.

A friend told me to come watch a couple of these videos because I've been looking for a hobby. The video started and I immediately thought I was going to relapse and get back into Magic the Gathering. I had no idea I'd be hearing the voice of Limited Resources.

What a great complication. I never knew that there was a power reserve indicator. What a great idea. Re stuff flying off the bench, we have a retired horologist in a small town nearby who still does watch maintenance as a hobby/part time job, and he has a sort of cloth apron that he wears that he attaches under the work bench that acts like a kind of safety net. Seemed like a good idea when I saw it.

This one was definitely a challenge. When you were fixing the hair spring, I was glued to the screen! I'm such a geek..

What a great repair Marshall.. pushing your limits and you succeeded...A little tense there at times but you plulled it off. Nice work once again...and a Great looking watch.. Kudos to you...!!

I enjoy learning about anything and everything! And as a mechanic, this stuff intrigued me so much! I also prefer machining channels as well! I may in the future pick this up as a hobby as well! Super detailed puzzles and I love them!

As I get ducked deeper and deeper into the ability of watches and watch collecting and restoration, I hear your name and channel come up more and more so I would say you are having a wonder effect on the community with your "hobby". Congratulations!

Why is Marshall so popular? Because he is a great teacher. When something goes, "BOING!" in your classroom, don't try to cover, don't lose your mojo,. Laugh it off and explain what happened. Your students will love you.

Another great video about another great watch. Loving it! And I can totally understand why you like this extra indicator. Loving it too. You never know, when an Automatic needs winding. That's why I switched to manual.

I really like the power meter . Outstanding spring work Boss, I was so sure that last but was broken. 🙏

Wow! This video just had it ALL! Everything you can imagine! Absolute gem of a video!

You do such a great job with what you do. I look forward to each of your videos. I love the mistakes, the surprises, the successes, the whole ball of wax. What I would like to see from you is a video of how you make your videos. I'll be the watch rebuild is only a sample of the time that you put into each and every video. It's something that as your audience, we take for granted. Thank YOU so very very much.

I was absolutely convinced that hairspring was gonna snap. I’ve never worked on a watch but have experienced working with finicky delicate parts that go snap… Bravo!!

This is my kind of vintage watch. Not pretentious , beautiful styling and understated. I have several in this period and style, a Banner and a Welsbro. Great video.

Your presentation and explanation is first class and so easy to follow.

He's the nicest guy in KZread!! I love watching his videos! Keep em coming pal and thank you for the education!

This watch is gorgeous, great restoration!

Crazy that you repaired the spring to almost a new state. Remarkable. Patience paid off!

Another win for Marshall. The more you work on watches the more you gain experience and confidence. I'm just waiting for you to tackle a moon phase or multi-function tripple date movement. That's going to be fun to watch.

Marshall, couple things... I have heard you say you receive feedback that some are not that interested in watchmaking, though they love the videos. That is definitely me. I find your production outstanding, your voiceover work is unparalleled (grunts as you open a stuck case), and your voice is smooth and comforting. I also appreciate that you don't cut in to throw to some ad from squarespace or whatever. Definitely keeps continuity. The fact you mention Patrion in your videos is fine, as it is unobtrusive, and that you sell starter kits is really nice actually, and takes away nothing from the channel. I even find myself hoping to see a few watches for sale on your channel, because they are now serviced and many are just sexy timepieces. I wish you all the success you can handle! Also... for those who can't join a monthly pay service, is there a way to send you $20 or something directly? Venmo or something like that?

Awesome as ever. Nice GMT Master and what looked like an Autavia on your wrist.

I love the watch. I really do love that power reserve feature. I wish watches had more of those.

Great work on the hairspring!

Just watched the Clickspring video on making springs, and this pops up! Not sure how I missed this video, though I'm excited to watch you work again, Marshall ( posting this before watching your video :D ) Thanks for the content as always

Hey Marshall, nice job on the spring. I’m impressed.👍

What a wonderful looking watch , lovely work Marshall .

I'm not a native english speaker. Whenever you have said keyless works in the past I always thought you said "Achilles works" but after your explanation with the key I suddenly realized that 🙂

awesome to see your handywork as always. another timepiece with another life to live.

Beautiful watch. Glad you got it sorted.

Very enjoyable and educational restoration. Thank you. 😊

Exiting to watch you while restoring that watch. My favourite noise is the click when you drop the lid of one of the lubricant pots. Short,hard and dry click. 😊

Wow…. That’s beautiful 😍 I’m in love with the dial

Nice project. And nice watch too! Those springs are tougher than I thought...

Awesome to see hairspring work! Also, great analogy with the car, I would say though that they don't totally tear down the engine when doing a service as we do with a watch :D

As you installed the new mainspring-there was a part of the old one still in there.

Hello! You talk about picking up watch repair as if anyone can do it - I personally think that I cannot. I am also willing to bet that this is a highly skilled hobby that only certain people can do. I am into electronics and computers and I even find that somewhat perplexing at times. You are remarkably incredible and as I mentioned - highly skilled. Best wishes from Michigan

you have out-done yourself yet again! that hair spring straightening was over the top. the only thing i may disagree with you on is refinishing the case. i respect your decision not to do so, but i think old things like this being given a new life deserve to shine and look spectacular, rather than old and scratched up. keep up the amazing work! i find your videos truly inspiring :)

Marshall, I switched from a vinyl floor in my watch repair room to a shag carpet. A silver colored shag carpet so that it blends well with the springs & screws that decide to go airborne. I love a challenge!

Always a pleasure to come along...thank you for the extra effort to make that happen!

Good restoration and good work on the mainspring

Fantastic job. Hairspring repair was fantastic!