This Watch Is All That Survived a Tragic Boat Accident in 1977

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Marshall restores another vintage watch, this time a watch with a tragic backstory. Sandra from Australia lost her father in a boat accident in 1977, and this watch was all that survived the tragedy. Join Marshall as he attempts to bring this precious family watch back to life.
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  • @Zankotsu
    @Zankotsu Жыл бұрын

    Gosh this is a Seiko ad without being one. The fact that this watch held up this nice after an accident like this is testament to amazing engineering

  • @SilentGloves

    @SilentGloves

    Жыл бұрын

    When someone is asking me about watches, and how they might get into them, before they even finish the question, I respond "Buy a Seiko." For the moment, Seiko has no real competitor. Now, it's pretty clear to anyone who pays attention that Seiko is aiming upmarket as a brand, so the days of $120, high-quality watches from Seiko might be numbered.

  • @timothyfoley3000

    @timothyfoley3000

    Жыл бұрын

    Seiko 5 are very reasonably priced range. 200/500 $ range. Great watch.

  • @hindra1996

    @hindra1996

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SilentGloves seiko citizen and orient i think is on par between each other

  • @MiGujack3

    @MiGujack3

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SilentGloves Let's not get too crazy. Seiko can't just drop their lower end lines, they would lose market share to Citizen and Casio. They can't just focus on high end either, they have Grand Seiko for that. I expect Seiko 5s to be sold for a long time.

  • @papayaisavegitable4419

    @papayaisavegitable4419

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey by any chance do you know what model the watch is

  • @last426
    @last426 Жыл бұрын

    Thought you would like this "watch" story about my folks. They were wonderful people and the story is a testament to their love for each other. My father told me a story that reflected the close love he shared with my mother. Mom had given him a watch on their 25th anniversary and dad wore it proudly every day. About ten years later, mom suddenly took ill and had to spend some time in the hospital. At the same time, dad's watch stopped. Thinking the battery had run down after all those years, dad took his watch to the local jewelry store. The jeweler looked at the watch, looked at my dad, wound the watch and gave it back saying, "Ted, I remember selling this watch to Emily a long time ago; it doesn't use a battery." Dad was perplexed, finally realizing that from the day mom had given him the watch, they had never spent more that a day apart. Apparently each night before going to bed, mom would go down to the den and, while tidying up dad's things, would wind his watch. Dad finally realized that his watch was powered by much more than a replaceable battery; it was powered by the strength of the bond between them.

  • @harryw9598

    @harryw9598

    Жыл бұрын

    thats touching ,aint love the greatest thing in the world.

  • @margeryk000

    @margeryk000

    Жыл бұрын

    What a lovely story.

  • @nathannoto8162

    @nathannoto8162

    Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic story

  • @spankyharland9845

    @spankyharland9845

    Жыл бұрын

    My wife don't wind my watches because I only own quartz watches.🤔

  • @Rafz90

    @Rafz90

    Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful story ❤

  • @danspencer4235
    @danspencer4235 Жыл бұрын

    Marshall, it's a testament to your skill, not that you could restore the watch, but that anyone would ENTRUST you to restore that watch. That's a privilege well-earned, and I appreciate being able to join you for the experience.

  • @michaelturschmann5550
    @michaelturschmann5550 Жыл бұрын

    The final image of the watch sitting on the beach with the sound of the lapping waves was a fitting tribute to the lives lost and the history of the watch. Well done.

  • @nicwilson6587

    @nicwilson6587

    Жыл бұрын

    Ngl hit me a bit hard. Beautiful story, excellent work ❤

  • @josiahstearns9615

    @josiahstearns9615

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nicwilson6587 Same… seeing him put the strap back in and imagining how she felt when she received it fully restored already had me choking up a bit - but then to see it on the beach with the water sent this 40+ year journey in full circle.

  • @awride01

    @awride01

    8 ай бұрын

    Loved that touch, well done Marshall :)

  • @colinmartin9797
    @colinmartin9797 Жыл бұрын

    I have a somewhat similar story - my mother was a NAUI divemaster and instructor all over the south pacific in the 1970's - back before wrecks were protected, you could just take stuff from them. So she has a small collection of little things that she took - with meticulous details as to when, where, and what in her dive logs. One of the things she found was an old fountain pen on a sunken WWII japanese transport - the Akibasan Maru. In the forecastle. She took it home, put it in a box, and 35 years later gave it to me. I was kind of astonished that it was in stellar condition - japanese fountain pens, even cheap ones, were coated in Urushi Laquer, and that urushi had slowly deteriorated away to reveal the ebonite underneath, but in doing so, no sealife had grown on it, and it had an insane patina. The 14k nib was intact, all the threaded bits worked, and I figured it was restorable. But Japanese eyedropper fountain pens require specialty work that nobody outside of Japan will touch. So I reached out to Wancher, a japanese pen manufacturer that was running a promotion on selling freshly restored vintage japanese pens. They wouldn't even let me pay for shipping, immediately taking it and sending it to one of their elderly restorers. It took over a year, he had to take a break for chemo treatments, but he replaced all the original seals and now it holds ink and writes again. 35 years in the ocean, 40 years in a box. I know the ship sank with all hands in 1944, but unfortunately the pen wasn't engraved with a name. If it was, I would have loved to see if there was any remaining family and return it to them, but alas, it's just an artifact with an amazing story that is now in working condition again.

  • @ddjslhomebase243

    @ddjslhomebase243

    Жыл бұрын

    What a story!

  • @connardman

    @connardman

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice story, thanks for sharing.

  • @FR33STyla72

    @FR33STyla72

    Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing story, thank you so much for sharing!

  • @bjw4859

    @bjw4859

    Жыл бұрын

    That was an amazing story, such a shame you didn't find the original owner, but having a restorer take time of chemo, that's dedication, well done.

  • @UNSCPILOT

    @UNSCPILOT

    Жыл бұрын

    I have to admire craftsmen and companies that are that dedicated to preserving history

  • @aserta
    @aserta Жыл бұрын

    What a story, what a watch. It's great that it was made functional for the family. May he rest in peace.

  • @daleluffman665

    @daleluffman665

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a Benrus selfwinding watch that was my brother's, not worn since he died in the 70s. I would like to get it cleaned and lubricated.

  • @DrDangerDave

    @DrDangerDave

    Жыл бұрын

    Seiko watches 😍

  • @jatco84

    @jatco84

    Жыл бұрын

    @@daleluffman665 Contact Marshall..see if he's interested..if you dont have a local watchmaker...!

  • @davepirtle9790

    @davepirtle9790

    Жыл бұрын

    Do people ever take a watch and place it at the grave sight ? Or if cremated with the person's ashes? Wow that's a beautiful watch! Gorgeous

  • @daleluffman665

    @daleluffman665

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davepirtle9790 Hi I have my brother's benrus for 45 years . He hadn't wore it for a while it's Import to me I 76 years old

  • @MrPapChap
    @MrPapChap Жыл бұрын

    I usually just watch, and don't often comment, but this video struck differently. My father got diagnosed with cancer a couple of years ago and fought bravely till the end. The watch he wore most of the time during his life and was on his wrist when he passed is sitting next to me. I wore it on my wedding last year, and I'll make sure to wear it when my daughter gets born in 2 months time. This way I feel like he's still with me. experiencing the things I would have loved for him to experience with me. Thank you for the respect that you showed, the final scene on the beach accompanied with the silence gave me the same feeling I get when I take a look at my fathers watch. Watches really are something special... Take care.

  • @Lowe-li5yt

    @Lowe-li5yt

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a great way to take the memory of your father with you to those special occasions, perhaps you can still wear his watch to your daughters wedding

  • @1mawesomel1kethat

    @1mawesomel1kethat

    Жыл бұрын

    You usually just watch but this time you wanted to make a pun

  • @rosssadler3008

    @rosssadler3008

    Жыл бұрын

    🙏❤️🙏

  • @reza313_

    @reza313_

    Жыл бұрын

    more power to you my man

  • @alphadragongamingFTW

    @alphadragongamingFTW

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow... Man this hits home. My dad passed away in 2013 after battling Cancer for 3 mo before he passed away from it. Not a day goes by that I don't pass something in the house that he had touched. So glad you have that watch.

  • @geoff8658
    @geoff8658 Жыл бұрын

    My jaw dropped when you took off the crystal and we saw how pristine the dial is. Wow 😍

  • @helicart
    @helicart Жыл бұрын

    I live a couple of hours north of where this tragedy unfolded. Yamba is a small coastal town in northern New South Wales in Australia. It is an absolutely beautiful piece of paradise, and anyone who lives there has a close relationship with the ocean. The trawler boat operators and fishermen there are salt of the earth. They work hard and honest. The family deserve a memory of their dad/granddad. You are a great story teller Marshall as well as a very capable watch repairer. From Australia, much respect and admiration. This story touched me deeply.

  • @andrewg3238

    @andrewg3238

    Жыл бұрын

    Likewise am about 100km north of Yamba many fond memories of visits there. I was only 2 when this tragedy occurred but my father says that he believes he remembers it. It was so pleasing to see the watch restored back to the condition it was in the day the wearer and his mate set out to sea, Marshall did a brilliant job. I find the process of restoration fascinating and now because of this episode I am binge watching his channel. You are right about the paradise part, I am happy to be back in this little corner of Australia after being away.

  • @ASWCo09
    @ASWCo09 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Marshall, I'm a 13 year old and you got me into watchmaking which brightens my day, everday, reinstalling a balance wheel and it coming to life. It's more therapeutic than anything else.

  • @TheOfficialGlitchTTG

    @TheOfficialGlitchTTG

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm 14 and same here!

  • @ASWCo09

    @ASWCo09

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheOfficialGlitchTTG Cool!

  • @leerenong0813

    @leerenong0813

    Жыл бұрын

    14 too

  • @nishchay_p
    @nishchay_p Жыл бұрын

    Hats off to Seiko, what a sturdy watch! The story behind, the history, I absolutely admire what you do!

  • @arcturusme2630
    @arcturusme2630 Жыл бұрын

    Good lord that dial is just magnificent.

  • @dfgivens
    @dfgivens Жыл бұрын

    Go Seiko! That fact that this watch survived at all, and then started running 45 years later, is a testament to the build quality of a Seiko. Gosh, these videos are addictive. Thanks for another great tutorial.

  • @MohammedMuaawia
    @MohammedMuaawia Жыл бұрын

    I have to say, Marshall. I'm only 4 minutes into the video, and I was NOT expecting that story at all, but if there's anyone who can do that watch justice and reunite that family with a little piece of their fathers memory, it's you. Excited to watch it through.

  • @Ren-ii7mb
    @Ren-ii7mb Жыл бұрын

    That dial was absolutely flawless! Amazing story and a perfect restoration. I’m sure Max would be eternally grateful for his daughters and your own efforts in continuing his memory.

  • @atown09
    @atown09 Жыл бұрын

    I just want to commend you on your work. I was randomly linked your page about a Rolex restoration, I thought I would watch 5 mins, I watched all 50+mins of it. I thought that was cool, but I couldn't see myself watching another, I have since watched 5 more of your videos. You have a unique way of capturing attention, drawing someone in and keeping their focus. I think it is your attention to detail and just positivity that keeps me coming back. Cheers sir!

  • @zekeyo37

    @zekeyo37

    3 ай бұрын

    This is what happened to me to the letter. This video also got me to get my dad’s favorite seiko out and put it on. he wore every day and to work for 40 years, and has since passed away. For once, thank you KZread algorithm for suggesting this channel.

  • @GamingGrenade1
    @GamingGrenade1 Жыл бұрын

    I'm not really into watches however I love watching these videos especially ones with a story like this one. Not only do I find the incredible engineering that goes into these things fascinating but how much knowledge and skill even an self-proclaimed amateur watchmaker like yourself needs to have to work on one

  • @MpSkyfall
    @MpSkyfall Жыл бұрын

    Hello Marshall, I personally consider myself a big fan of Seiko (Even my printer is Epson) and I think this is one of the most special. Not because of aesthetics (that dial is beautiful, of course) but because of the story it carries with it. I think you’re a very respectful professional. If before I admired you for your skill with the screwdrivers, now I do it for your ethics. Greetings from Mexico.

  • @ayoungtricknamedjim5498
    @ayoungtricknamedjim54985 ай бұрын

    I just discovered your channel and your demeanor, voice, and jovial attitude including laughing at yourself helped me fall asleep last night. I never fall asleep to TV or music. Your video was great. I think it was a Rolex video. Or an Oris video. I remember the mainspring exploded on you.

  • @vadenk4433
    @vadenk4433 Жыл бұрын

    That black watch face is one of the sweetest looking watches I’ve ever seen. I would love to own one like it.

  • @Sinyk2u
    @Sinyk2u Жыл бұрын

    When you took the crystal off. It blew my mind how pristine.

  • @volvo09

    @volvo09

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, what a beautiful dial. I'm only 1/way through the video and I know this restoration will come out great. What a service to the owners legacy and tragic ending.

  • @ohger1
    @ohger1 Жыл бұрын

    Regarding oil, whale oil was an amazing lubricant and was critical in early automatic transmissions for long term survival. It took many years before synthetics even equaled whale oil.

  • @volvo09

    @volvo09

    Жыл бұрын

    It's crazy how only a few generations ago we were harvesting whales for lubrication and lighting. Good thing we discovered petroleum or there'd be no whales left! I was surprised how long it was used in automatic transmissions also. I saw a great video series on automatic transmission fluid and I can't recall if that was mentioned, but I'm sure it was a portion of the fluids up till the 50's or something close.

  • @ohger1

    @ohger1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@volvo09 I read some (admittedly unsourced) information that said that it was used much longer, perhaps to the 70s as an additive in ATF, and once it was banned, there was a big increase in auto trans failures until they were redesigned to use trans fluid without whale oil. In any case, Lubegard (which *is* highly regarded in the professional trans industry) is supposed to be a synthetic additive that closely replicates the advantages of whale oil.

  • @volvo09

    @volvo09

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ohger1 I think you are right, it was used for a looong time, but I'm not well versed on it.

  • @soundgardengods
    @soundgardengods Жыл бұрын

    RIP Max. Your beautiful Seiko will live on with your memory.

  • @dooksan
    @dooksan4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this great story. Fifty years ago, Christmas 1973 my girlfriend gave me a Seiko automatic. The watch still works perfect and we still get together to play old folk songs with our old guitars.

  • @danielkokinda6579
    @danielkokinda6579 Жыл бұрын

    I don’t know why, but I can’t stop watching your videos. It makes me want to delve into watchmaking. I’m a helicopter mechanic, and love working on things.

  • @judithfairchild8620

    @judithfairchild8620

    Жыл бұрын

    Try what Marshall is doing since you know how to make things work. You might enjoy moving from the large stuff to the small stuff. It would make a change/ challenge for your enjoyment.

  • @umeko204
    @umeko204 Жыл бұрын

    as a long time seiko owner (1970 lord marvel 36000), im so happy to finally see you restoring a seiko. beautiful watch, and makes my heart happy to see. i’m so sorry for that persons loss, but you did the watch a wonderful justice for the owners memory. very well done.

  • @philiprice7875

    @philiprice7875

    Жыл бұрын

    one of the previous videos was a Seiko weekender (title mistakes was made) that also had a stunning dial

  • @ForestWoodworks
    @ForestWoodworks2 ай бұрын

    I first got interested in watchmaking a few months ago when I was looking up how to remove bracelet links, which then quickly led me to this channel and I've been in that rabbit hole since. I'm supposed to be a wannabe woodworking influencer 🤦 But here I am on my 3rd go of this video and it's amazing the experience it is now that I took the plunge a few weeks back and worked on a non-runner movement, which was actually successful. I can't believe how incredibly hooked I am now, and more so I can't believe how much I learned watching every one of Marshall's videos, many of them twice, so I was slowly able to gather basic tools and things made more sense once I got over the fear factor. I am floored by how much he truly does show and teach. Him and a couple others have ensured I'll have some cool pieces to pass onto my kids someday.

  • @jiddu1970
    @jiddu1970 Жыл бұрын

    the one thing I like most of your channel, besides your incredible craftmanship, is that as a non native English speaker I can understand quite everything you say, and this makes me feel more comfortable :)

  • @Stettafire

    @Stettafire

    Жыл бұрын

    The captions are also decent :)

  • @ridgebackdk
    @ridgebackdk Жыл бұрын

    sorry for your loss sandra ,. such a sad story ,,, lovely to get such a personal item that your dad used everyday back to where you can take a bit of him with you .. marshall your love and care in your craft is a joy to observe . this is giving a very sad story a new life ... think its abot time i bought a seiko ...

  • @judithfairchild8620

    @judithfairchild8620

    Жыл бұрын

    If I could wear watches I would buy one. But something in my system makes watches go crazy.

  • @StateBicycle366
    @StateBicycle366 Жыл бұрын

    I swear to God you make watches so god damn interesting, never thought id be so into this. Your commentary makes this so relaxing and interesting. THANK YOU, keep up the good work ma man!

  • @occultustactical6138
    @occultustactical6138 Жыл бұрын

    That dial and those hands look brand new. Amazing testament to the quality of Seiko watches. I bought a Seiko dive watch in 1983 in Okinawa japan. 40 years later it still runs perfectly. I no longer SCUBA dive but if I did I would definitely have it serviced.

  • @Spielzeugpferd
    @Spielzeugpferd Жыл бұрын

    I basically never comment on videos but this hit differently. The very last shot got me shivering... Beautiful - the watch, the video, the execution! Wow!

  • @bullwinklemoose8291
    @bullwinklemoose8291 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Marshall. I'm sure that this restoration means everything to the family that owns the watch. Think about how the watch has laid dormant since literally the day her father passed away and now, all these years later, it's living once again. Obviously, it doesn't bring him back, but in a sense it does provide a functional link to his life and as long as this watch continues to spin, so too does that link to his life live. I find that to be a moving thought and would absolutely cherish having something like this to remember my grandfather by.

  • @foxyloon
    @foxyloon Жыл бұрын

    Quite a tragic story, and one that I can empathize with somewhat after losing my father suddenly. The mere fact it survives at all, let alone how little rust there was, is a testament to how high quality those Seikos really are. I don't know of many watches that could survive three days at sea and decades of neglect, only for a routine service to bring it back to life. What a watch, and what a story. I hope Sandra gets to enjoy her keepsake for years to come.

  • @peterfconley
    @peterfconley2 ай бұрын

    That dial is absolutely stunning!

  • @keepgrindingup7661
    @keepgrindingup76617 ай бұрын

    As a sailor and a watch Aficionado this entire backstory completely resonates with me and it's absolutely incredible.

  • @kylecarmichael5890
    @kylecarmichael5890 Жыл бұрын

    A testament to a well made watch and a piece of family history restored. I feel there were tears shed when Sandra received it! Thank you for what your expertise and getting it to live again. NGL when you put it on the timegrapher and you got those numbers, I scared my cat by loudly slapping my hands together and yelling "F88K Yes Marshall is THE MAN", and no, no one was cutting onions to cause the tears in my eyes.

  • @v-1nce
    @v-1nce Жыл бұрын

    this... quickly took a turn :/ i'm astounded by the internal condition of the watch though. the tragedy happened long ago, still i hope this brings some peace and healing to the owner and their family. thank you for sharing the story

  • @coffeecup3177
    @coffeecup3177 Жыл бұрын

    This will be extra special for the daughter with her being able to see the refurbishment of the watch.

  • @Sir_Uncle_Ned
    @Sir_Uncle_Ned Жыл бұрын

    Turns out, there is a reason why Seiko is in the same league as Rolex, Timex, Omega, and the other famous watch brands that have endured the test of time. I was very impressed with how well that waterproofing held and the fact that it was still trying to keep accurate time after everything it's gone through, but I was amazed at how precise the timekeeping was once it was serviced.

  • @OscarOSullivan

    @OscarOSullivan

    3 ай бұрын

    Citizen as well

  • @Rosabel_Believe
    @Rosabel_Believe Жыл бұрын

    Opening KZread and seeing an update from this channel is such a great feeling. Thanks!

  • @BeataNozka
    @BeataNozka Жыл бұрын

    I am a weird person who believes that objects have souls or at least carry some energy of their precious owners. Amazing video as always. Thank you.

  • @philiprice7875

    @philiprice7875

    Жыл бұрын

    i bought my dad a watch more of a dress watch, but he wore it every day and he loved it, but he could NEVER get to change the date on it (had a day and date on it) so every time i met him 1st thing he said was "fix it for me please". when he passed i was given the watch back took out the battery set date and time to his death and attached it to a photo i have of him i can not bear to wear it the memory's would hurt too much.

  • @rogerdale5451
    @rogerdale5451Ай бұрын

    Watches are one of the most powerful keepsakes of loved ones who've passed on. I will be leaving several to be split between nephews (if they survive me)... My oldest Seiko is from the mid seventies, a gift from my parents when I turned 15. This one he's working on is SPECTACULAR. How sad, but wonderful.

  • @Kevins-Philippine-Retirement
    @Kevins-Philippine-Retirement Жыл бұрын

    A very deeply moving story as I am from Newfoundland, Canada where commercial fishing was our main way of life for over 500 years. When you told the story I got chills up my spine as we Newfoundlanders are very familiar with marine tragedies. Thank you.

  • @ryanhood1867
    @ryanhood1867 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful dial! I have several Seikos myself, including a more modern version of this, a SNXS79. Sandra will be absolutely over the moon to have it revived and working again after so long, especially with what it means to her. Awesome work Marshall!

  • @kennygo8423

    @kennygo8423

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree! :) I have the SNXS79, same color gradient with this.

  • @somewaresim
    @somewaresim Жыл бұрын

    I find your videos so therapeutic. Thanks for sharing Marshall.

  • @jonboy8181
    @jonboy8181 Жыл бұрын

    This has to be one of the best looking watches you’ve done. I’m glad the daughter is able to have this as a touchstone to remember him by.

  • @zlatan_2197
    @zlatan_2197 Жыл бұрын

    This is perfect demonstration of watch quality; it's been used, in the ocean for days and in a drawer for decades and looks almost brand new apart from crystal. SEIKO can be proud of what they made.

  • @jaycee7841
    @jaycee7841 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing story , Amazing workmanship , Touching story , and a beautiful watch . How good it must be to have the skills to put such a precious keepsake back in the hands of loved ones.. You should be very proud of what you achieved here Marshall.. You are gifted in every sense of the word , but chiefly in your humanity .

  • @GeorgeT6566
    @GeorgeT6566 Жыл бұрын

    The watch looks great. So glad the salt water did not get in it. And the story behind this one makes it even more then just a watch. It's something the family can remember him by for years to come. Thanks Marshall for sharing this with us.

  • @CuriousKL
    @CuriousKL Жыл бұрын

    For me, I am so impressed with the quality of the camera work.

  • @BeckVMH
    @BeckVMH4 ай бұрын

    Nothing compares to heirlooms. Thank you for posting.

  • @Dr_Kubrick
    @Dr_Kubrick Жыл бұрын

    Quite the story, thanks for adding the original news clippings as well, what a lovely family heirloom to pass down

  • @JohnDavis-ed5sg
    @JohnDavis-ed5sg Жыл бұрын

    What a sad but lovely story, people who work so hard and take such risks to look after their families have my total respect. Nice watch and great work too.

  • @mrbxv
    @mrbxvАй бұрын

    What a story. Very few inanimate objects and possessions have a connection to memory and life. Watches have a special place for some people and this is one situation that will help the family connect with the lost loved one.

  • @edwardstarrett5545
    @edwardstarrett5545 Жыл бұрын

    My jaw dropped when I saw that face. New life goal. Black faced Seiko! Nice work!

  • @ashedinthewoods
    @ashedinthewoods Жыл бұрын

    I don’t have time to watch the video right now. But this is - luck for the movement that the seals held and all - a testament to the quality of Seiko watches, especially in the 60s and 70s. Plus. Those Seiko dials. Just wow. As a Seiko enthusiast, I can’t wait to watch the full video tomorrow!

  • @waynejrice
    @waynejrice Жыл бұрын

    Your energy and presentation are top notch. I absolutely love your work!

  • @ChristianLieb
    @ChristianLieb9 ай бұрын

    Heartwarming. Thank you.

  • @ColsTiger
    @ColsTiger Жыл бұрын

    Thanks again Marshall for another great story and video. I have four Seiko 7006-8007 watches from the early to mid 70s. It will be nice to have this complete disassembly and servicing video in the future. I’ve only torn one of them down as far as the day date jumper to realign it, but this episode will be an excellent guide when I try to perform my first full servicing. Thanks again for providing such awesome content.

  • @H0kram
    @H0kram Жыл бұрын

    I couldn't believe it when the dial revealed itself! She now sees the exact dial her father was seeing and what possibly made him buy the watch in the first place. A beautiful and touching video until the very end ;)

  • @johnmckinstry8546
    @johnmckinstry8546 Жыл бұрын

    Well done, Marshall! Am certain you have now given back a watch that holds many memories for the family. Quite a testament to the build quality of Seiko.

  • @Kenny-yl9pc
    @Kenny-yl9pc Жыл бұрын

    I don't know, but if I'm the dad and looking down from heaven, I would like to see the watch completely restored, meaning brushed and polished, to make it really shiny and like new, with as much originality as possible, you know to bring the beauty out and give it a second life, and that my daughter and granddaughter can enjoy it. All those scratches don't need to be there, at least in my humble opinion, it is appropriate to make it as beautiful as possible. But in any case, Marshal, you did a great job! It is really enjoyable and beautiful to watch you restoring them and giving them a second life with the families, ensuring them a piece of their loved ones and all the precious memories that come with it. It is just beautiful, and I hope you continue doing it as long as you can, I will stay on for the whole journey!

  • @Ray.J
    @Ray.J Жыл бұрын

    Seems strange to "like" a video about such a tragic story, but it is such a compelling story! How sweet to be a part of giving someone a memory, a memory to be passed on, along with the story. Shows also that watches don't have to be expensive to be priceless.

  • @Chief1063
    @Chief1063 Жыл бұрын

    I love how you explain everything in every episode so anyone watching, even if it's their first time, can follow along. Great story and great video as always.

  • @juddphilby9015
    @juddphilby9015 Жыл бұрын

    One of the most valuable watches youve worked on. A very sad story and privileged to hear it and view the watch being restored for the family

  • @johnnyunfiltered1832
    @johnnyunfiltered1832 Жыл бұрын

    Marshall deserves the best in life, such a caring, skilled guy making a difference and making us smile, hats off brother, never change

  • @DavidPerez-nk4gc
    @DavidPerez-nk4gc Жыл бұрын

    Unreal! Thanks for sharing that with us!

  • @PrometheusZandski
    @PrometheusZandski Жыл бұрын

    Marshall, the backstory itself is worth a video. The fact we are looking at the watch a man was wearing when he was killed by a storm at sea, is unique. Then you just ace the restoration and service. Really cool video.

  • @outbackwack368
    @outbackwack368 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a story! Thank you for preserving the history for the family! And what a great ad for Seiko!

  • @WhattheVloggity
    @WhattheVloggity Жыл бұрын

    Amazing story, Seikos are iconic. What I love is you can find amazing Seikos at great prices in the used market. I myself have many in my collection. My favorite is the Pogue I reached out to you to Service mine and never heard back. I guess mine didn’t have the pedigree this watch had. That’s okay, Since then I’ve had it serviced and have been learning to work on watches myself. Keep the Seikos coming! Would love to see you Service a spring drive!

  • @lindsayzelf3234
    @lindsayzelf32342 ай бұрын

    Gosh, I love this channel! Marshall’s commitment and joy when restoring these watches for people around the world who have, like me, come to trust his work ethic and scrupulous care, is a joy for me to watch. Well done, that man!…

  • @phagraphy
    @phagraphy Жыл бұрын

    Seeing this SEIKO other than usual swiss made watch especially with story behind it makes me thrill. Good job Marshall. This is the reason why I love your channel. Not only just fix a watch, but restore it and share the story with us. What a family heirloom. ❤️

  • @west_nebraska_dude4527
    @west_nebraska_dude4527 Жыл бұрын

    Truly Exquisite! Sandra's story was heartbreaking, but I'm sure your restoration of her father's watch meant so much to her. My father died of a stroke in 1976 when I was 16, and I wore his watch through the rest of high school and college. It's a Bulova Accutron Spaceview, and I was always fascinated by its ultra-modern look and tuning fork hum. I'm even wearing it in one of my high school graduation pics (in 1978). It was stored away in the mid 80s, and I just recently re-discovered it. I replaced the battery, and it started right up. Unfortunately, it only ran for a few weeks and then stopped. I live in a very rural area, so there is nowhere around here to have it looked at, and I can't afford to send it away to a Bulova specialist. Accutrons are notoriously expensive to have repaired. It's still a beautiful watch (it's my profile image) and I'll cherish it even if it never runs again.

  • @gabriel.954
    @gabriel.95411 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Thanks for making these.

  • @JOHNAPRIL123
    @JOHNAPRIL123 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you do this. Thank you.

  • @picax8398
    @picax8398 Жыл бұрын

    marhall, i just wanted to say how much i appreciate these videos. your videos are so great to just have playing in the background. i love listening to your voice.

  • @maurolambrechts1945
    @maurolambrechts1945 Жыл бұрын

    That dial is so beautiful! What a story and what a watch! Thanks Marshall.

  • @whywecollectwatches
    @whywecollectwatches Жыл бұрын

    Marshall your restorations are mesmerizing and so cool to watch! Love the stories and history these watches carry with them!

  • @ryangraham6393
    @ryangraham6393 Жыл бұрын

    I am a Proud Australian and I have heard this story before, such an incredibly sad story.

  • @modergav
    @modergav Жыл бұрын

    Stories like this makes me love even more what you do Marshall. I hope the Family will enjoy and cherish this watch for many years to come.

  • @crabbyfrog
    @crabbyfrog Жыл бұрын

    Great job, thank you for sharing.

  • @eeeyyyeee
    @eeeyyyeee Жыл бұрын

    one of the best channels on youtube. I feel very fortunate to have stumbled across this a year or so ago Marshall. I think you are incredible and I hope you never lose your zeal for watchmaking.

  • @topcover22
    @topcover22 Жыл бұрын

    Marshall, what a great watch story to be a part of. As usual, you did great work. Thank you so much for sharing this story, this servicing and recapping watch movement basics with your viewers.

  • @genesultry6447
    @genesultry6447 Жыл бұрын

    Marshall, you've done it again! Such a nice restoration...as are all of your resto's. By including a personal backstory with your restorations you really amplify not only the mechanical aspect but the sentimentality of such a modest piece. Watches really are "functional art." Im certain your client/friend was 100% pleased.

  • @chadhood7565
    @chadhood7565 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Amazing.

  • @germcevoy
    @germcevoy Жыл бұрын

    I loved this one so much that I just went and found one on eBay for £90. It needs a new crystal but gosh darn that dial sold it. Great video.

  • @NMY556L
    @NMY556L Жыл бұрын

    This has to be one of the best restorations you've done! The story behind this watch is really personal and I'm sure it will mean tbe world to the owner when she gets it back. The dial looks awesome and I think most people would be more than happy to see it on modern-day Seiko. Great job!!!!

  • @thisoldbelair
    @thisoldbelair Жыл бұрын

    This vid was worth every minute, as always. What a gorgeous dial!! And incredible story. So awesome that it was in such good shape internally and that it runs so great again. I hope Sandra and her family are pleased and enjoy it. May God rest the souls of both of those men.

  • @jads9296
    @jads9296 Жыл бұрын

    Great job, thanks for sharing the story and the video!

  • @cybernetix86
    @cybernetix867 ай бұрын

    what a sad story. Great work as usual.

  • @nathannoto8162
    @nathannoto8162 Жыл бұрын

    I just wanted to let you know I stumbled upon your channel by happenstance, Marshall… and I can’t thank you enough for your videos. Keeping memories alive, and doing it with class, dignity, and a clear enthusiasm for the craft. Keep it up, sir!

  • @rileyjbroughton
    @rileyjbroughton Жыл бұрын

    I love watching your content, you’re a great teacher. These are the sort of things I would love to do for people, can’t wait to become as proficient as you, Marshall

  • @chriscroumbie-brown6914
    @chriscroumbie-brown6914 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a gorgeous watch

  • @judithyoungquist8409
    @judithyoungquist84097 ай бұрын

    Exquisite, absolutely stunning!!

  • @jelleotter
    @jelleotter Жыл бұрын

    What’s really great about these videos is not just the quality and the storytelling but also that this inspires people willing to try this for themselves. People like me. It’s very comforting listening to you explain how things work and why you do some things in a certain way. I’m planning on restoring a non running seiko in a couple weeks(when i have gathered everything I think I’ll need) keep up this amazing content! If i had money to spare I’d for sure become a patreon!

  • @fredfred2363
    @fredfred2363 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Marshall! You're featured in "trending" on YT! #16 globally at last check. I do hope you get even more subscribers, as all us regulars already know how good your videos are. Fabulous video as usual. A heart warming story behind it👍🏻😀🇬🇧

  • @klausbecker7
    @klausbecker7 Жыл бұрын

    I love Your channel and how enthusiastic You are talking about, what You're doing. Bringing things back to life especially when they have such a sad story behind is always a great deal.

  • @markharnitchek4317
    @markharnitchek4317 Жыл бұрын

    another great watch story ... thanks.

  • @Induratize2
    @Induratize2 Жыл бұрын

    Man seeing that dial is unreal. It looks like something from a brand new watch to my untrained eyes.