Did you go back and change the lume on the second hand? When you first assemble the lume is really white. But then the later shots it doesn't look as bright.

@WristwatchRevival

2 жыл бұрын

Good eye! I did in fact do that :)

@chuckkoncewicz4242

2 жыл бұрын

I said the same thing to my screen “whatcha doin the second hand Lume doesn’t match” lol I’d have to change it it would drive me nuts seeing it all the time!😂🤣😂

@ronburns6865

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed it as well. Really looks better with the matching loom.

@davidmiller9485

2 жыл бұрын

@@WristwatchRevival on your fat comment, did you know that automatic transmissions back in the early days (pre early 60's) used whale oil for the fluid? It actually had a good smell, well as long as you hadn't burned up the transmission. (I've been building race engines/transmissions since the late 70's. Mostly mopar, but I have done chevy and ford as well)

@takummie

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidmiller9485 yeah. Whales almost went extinct for their industrial use later on and countries (I mean US) were like let’s stop hunting them, and yes Japan with 2000 years of history of just eating them, we mean YOU SHOULD STOP. I know it’s irrelevant but just wanted to say lol

Me: "I should have gone to bed 6 hours ago" KZread: "Hey, you never showed any interest in watches before, here is an hour-long video" Me: "I should have gone to bed 7 hours ago"

@ApDesigner15

Жыл бұрын

35 likes, no replies? Imma change that

@brianivandertp

Жыл бұрын

Same here 😅

@jopvanblanken6194

11 ай бұрын

Bro it’s the same here currently 3:17

@dmills854

9 ай бұрын

True story!

@thetrueandrightfulkingofan5797

8 ай бұрын

That just happened to me. Random 3AM wake up gave me a random 3AM recommendation, but loved it.

Philip Watches is actually an Italian brand, founded to produce commercial Swiss Made pocket in 1858. It was founded by Swiss-Italian François Philippe and Neapolitan Filippo Giardiello, in Naples, Italy. In 1923, the name Philippe Watches was registered in the city. Their original factory was in La-Chaux-de-Fonds, where they were one of the first if not the first globally to manufacture wristwatches for commercial use in the 1930s. The name of the brand was originally Philippe Watch, after one of its founders François Philippe, and remained so for nearly a century. But after a 1947 monetary agreement with Patek Philippe it was changed ‘Philip Watch’, as customers were starting to get confused between the two brands which irritated Patek Philippe. The only time the brand got global attention was in the late 1950's when deep sea diving was becoming really popular as a recreational sport, so there was a need of watches that can go really deep without breaking under compression, Philip Watch came up with its own solution, their solution was the Caribbean 1000 dive watch. Their dive watch shook the diving world with its monoblock case and first watch certified with 1000m water resistance but other brands soon followed with their own deep dive watches. Unfortunately no one cares for the brand outside of Italy where it is well known, therefore the watch grey market for these watches is non existent even though the brand came up with other high end brands like Patek Phillip, Rolex..etc. Doesn't help that the company was recently bought off and they make cheaper homage pieces.

@fredjones7705

2 жыл бұрын

Well that's kind of a pill isn't it? Still other videos show watches that have a much higher quality build. So you can tell that it isn't one of those. But it's still a coll 70 year old watch and a wonderful video. Found your comment enlightening. and a bit disappointing but hey that's life.

@anon_lightworker6618

2 жыл бұрын

Google much?

@otisrulling1090

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing comment! Thanks!

@haxkztasy

2 жыл бұрын

from what i've found there are still alot of Philip watches that do sell for a high price, looked it up on several sites (not just one), i went through prolly 70-80 sites and saw some that sell for like 9.500€ still. - so... dunno, prolly from people that really like the style of those watches, i guess? - as it is so old, it prolly does have some kind of collectors value or something.

@mackjeez

2 жыл бұрын

@@haxkztasy Is that the sold price or asking price? I'm looking at sales from chrono and ebay and they don't sell well and when they do it's around the $100-$300 range but there is is a couple of model that have sold for 1000-1500 it was a solid gold case model and a 60's vintage dive watch but I could one find one of each sales in the past year. People ask high prices in hopes they can up the market especially with rare watches but unfortunately the market is controlled by the grey market, they set the prices.

On the upside, the oil bath has probably helped protect the movement from corrosion as it was kicking around in a drawer with no crystal on the front. My father worked as a watchsmith before I was born (I’m 63) before moving into engineering. He carried on repairing watches as a hobby and his workbench was in a corner of my bedroom. I spent many a happy evening watching him repair a watch when I should really have been sleeping! Watching you work brings back many happy memories. On another note, watching you trimming that winding stem with a file better suited to trimming horses teeth did put my nerves on edge 😁.

@williamnolantabor8809

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly, HUGE file, I used a whetstone and I would use it to sharpen my screwdrivers and tweezers as well

@kchappelle

6 ай бұрын

Ya, the file was too coarse. Would have used a much finer one. Oh well, nobody is perfect. Horses teeth… or maybe a hoof.

@BlacksmithTWD

4 ай бұрын

I was just about to mention that same upside of dropping an entire watch in oil when I saw your comment. Having read it, I'm not so sure you actually should have been sleeping as it seems to me staying up instead created many happy memories for you. I don't know you or your dad, but I'd imagine he might have thought something like 'I told him to go to sleep, but as long as he is watching me he might actually learn something usefull so I'm gonna let him watch for a bit more and pretend I didn't notice.'

@wetryanycheesedotcom

3 ай бұрын

This is such a sweet comment, what a lovely story! Thanks for sharing x

I googled the name, I’m sure you did also but for everyone else, Philip Watch is still in production today and was founded in 1850. This was a beautiful save! I love that you leave these watches in the original look with patina intact. Really enjoyable to watch your videos!

@giovannibrunoro1055

2 ай бұрын

It’s an Italian brand founded in 1858 and based in Naples, Italy. So there’s some history handed down.

Randomly ended up here. Definitely not a waste of my time haha. Watches are fascinating. The amount of moving parts and how small they are is amazing and then you think back to how long they have been around as well as realizing many were made entirely by hand in some cases and that's mind numbing to think someone sat and cut all those gears and parts way back when

@partysuvius

2 жыл бұрын

And made them so perfectly, as if modern machines made them…

@TheEvertw

2 жыл бұрын

"that's mind numbing" Some would call it "meditative"... They did use tools though, little watchmakers lathes of extreme accuracy with all sorts of attachments for cutting those wheels. Those have been around for centuries.

@dennicam2428

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheEvertw its incredible. like steampunk technology from a parallel dimension

@YossiSirote

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@Wifibee

2 жыл бұрын

What i find astonishing is that some watches that are this precise and beautifully made are more than 100 years old (even if wristwatches are way older than that, can't know for sure how functional they were). Can't imagine the stupid amount of work it was to properly design, engineer, machine and tune these with the tech back then.

Whoever dunked it in oil probably did the watch a favour in that no rust or other damage was able to proliferate. Great job Marshall.

@Milkmans_Son

2 жыл бұрын

@paul mat Did he say whoever dunked it in oil fixed the watch? No, no he didn't.

@Milkmans_Son

2 жыл бұрын

@paul mat Did Mark Irvin talked with you? No he didn't.

@CrimFerret

2 жыл бұрын

I suppose there is that. It couldn't rust and it couldn't run so whatever the actual problem was likely didn't get worse at least.

@Philter-Coffee

2 жыл бұрын

@paul mat there is if it has an oil-dispenser complication. I hear those need to be topped up

@austinsmith9413

2 жыл бұрын

@paul mat My watch was fixed entirely with oil 🤣

As of this writing, I've successfully made my Vintage Omega pocket watch with Ref. 161 movement from the 50's run again. With just the use of confidence coming from the hours of watching Marshall's videos.And I thank you. 😊😊😊

@felipeprado6414

2 ай бұрын

Awesome!

Works under magnification for the entire rebuild, then brings out the largest file he can find to de-dur..... Love it.

This level of restoration is much more respectful of the object, love it. Too often I'm cringing when restorers remove original material unnecessarily.

@angolomat882

2 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly!!! like removing original writing for Exempel from 1890’s and “doing it better”

@SianaGearz

2 жыл бұрын

I don't do watches, i do classic computers, and i often find myself being silently angry at the screen, like "this machine did not need a total recap" especially when they use junk or badly chosen parts, as is often the case, and "this is NMOS logic, of course it's going to have a little clock and input interference in the video output signal, it's not broken, it belongs like this". I do try my best to stay polite, as even unfortunate restorations are usually well intentioned. Except in some of THOSE corners of youtube, i'm sure you know what i mean, the deliberate clickbait/outrage bait, you must have encountered those, but those, it's best to just thumb down and not react otherwise at all.

@bignope5720

2 жыл бұрын

@@SianaGearz i'm just sick of the hackaday 'ThEy BrOuGHT tHiS olD MaChinE BacK tO lIfE' articles where someone takes a beautiful old computer or portable, throws away the guts, and jams a raspberry pi or FPGA into it.

@penguinjonesesq

2 жыл бұрын

@@bignope5720 As a lover of old arcade and pinball machines, I feel the same way. All these arcade cabinets that get cannibalized and they throw a raspberry pi, a shitty old monitor, and a fucking MAME program in it just makes me so sad and angry.

I'm sure other watchers have noted this, but the over-oiling is likely what protected the unprotected movement from further corrosion. If someone wants to ignore a watch and not service it, they should just dunk it in oil until someone buys it on eBay years later for $25 so it's still protected for them to beautifully restore. Well done.

@raymondo162

2 жыл бұрын

that's zakkerly wot i thought

@kevinfox3875

Жыл бұрын

Bang on the money..... didn't see your post, but I made the same point ....Were it mine, I would dunk it in oil, rather than let it corrode away, irrepairably in a damp dusty or similar environment Well said Sir

@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606

Жыл бұрын

That’s quite literally what happens to guns when they go into storage in armories, they cover them in cosmoline or similar waxy grease. It’s hell to clean however it does it’s job very well, and honesty it can be used with just about anything although I wouldn’t recommend it for watches but it’s metal and wood safe, good way to store furniture for long term in a questionable climate controlled environment

@TenebrusI07

Жыл бұрын

@@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 Yep, it's wonderful on metal parts. A living nightmare on wood.

@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606

Жыл бұрын

@@TenebrusI07 still cleaning it out of the wood grain on my rifle I purchased that was stored in cosmoline, had it almost 6 years now and it’s still tacky to the touch if I let it sit for too long without handling it

That was a really satisfying restoration! I really appreciate your genuine enthusiasm and your ability to explain these complex mechanisms and intricate processes without talking down to us makes all the difference. Each and every one of your videos is a learning experience but also one that is always enjoyable.

I know absolutely nothing about watch repair but I really enjoy watching you bring these old watches back to life. Thank you!

I'm so glad I found this channel! My grandfather was a watch maker. He worked for Elibash's Jewelers here in Pensacola FL. Apparently he was one of few authorized Rolex repairmen in the area. He had a shop in his backyard. I remember the smells of the chemicals and being fascinated by the tiny parts and equipment. I would walk into his shop and he would have his magnifying glasses on and he would always stop what he was doing and raise them up and entertain me for a few minutes before returning to his work. He was a GREAT man. He was a Navy SeaBea during WWII and fought at Guadalcanal. He was married for over 50 years and was a gentle and kind soul. This reminds me of him and I'll be glad to enjoy this channel in the future. He died when I was ten, and I'm sure if he had lived longer I could have learned this trade from him. Thank you for making these videos!

@ozzyolof9209

2 жыл бұрын

Nice story; Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

@idkanymore3382

2 жыл бұрын

@@ozzyolof9209 Takes nothing to being a rolex repairman. Sorry to break it to you

@kevinstorm6009

2 жыл бұрын

My father was a US Navy SeaBee in the Pacific Theater as well. Imagine if they may have known each other back then. My dad was in Saipan and Okinawa, at least. Who knows where else he was, since they too island hopped all over as they built airfields.

@johnmat4678

Жыл бұрын

Why would you make a comment like that and harm his memories?

@nitemareman1

Жыл бұрын

@@johnmat4678 Because the world is full of these type of gamma male ankle biters. Thank you for your comment, but he did not harm my memory in any way. These small minded people are incapable of ruining my memories of my wonderful grandfather!

I am one of those "I don't even like watches" who ended up here. But I do really love craftsmanship, regardless of what form it takes. Cars, architecture, anything built by hand fascinates me. And wristwatches seem to be the best example of this, with such tiny, delicate parts. Don't know what the hell I'm looking at while it's being taken apart, but it looks like it had a lot of care in making it.

@daredaemon8878

2 жыл бұрын

I am not interested in watches or cars but I am most definitely interested in passionate people working on complicated machinery. And so I end up watching channels about watches and cars.

@horatioyen256

2 жыл бұрын

:)

If I had enough money to where i could basically hire anyone to do this job, I would hire someone like you to repair my watches. Being picky, experimenting with your craft, admitting your mistakes, and having a genuine interest in your field are all amazing qualities in any craftsman. Anyone would be proud to hire you. Job well done!

There is something very soothing and satisfying about your videos. I can sit and watch and listen to your soothing voice as you work on these beautiful time pieces in much the same way that I can sit and watch Anthony Bourdain. Keep up the great work.

Stumbled across this channel, and as an engineer, found it so captivating. The size of the screws, just wow. Great stuff.

@jtocwru

2 жыл бұрын

I came here to make the same comment. I'm an engineer, and I'm fascinated by the construction of this watch. HOW are such tiny screws made?? How does someone cut threads into those little screws? And those microscopic teeth on the gears.. How in hell did people do that before the advent of laser cutting and other precision machining? It's mind boggling! Each tooth on each gear is perfectly cut, and that would require a cutting tool even smaller than the teeth on the gears. HOW?!?!

@vasilii6417

2 жыл бұрын

@@jtocwru Yes, it is amazing. I don't know how it's done, but I have an interesting story. I think it was about 1970?, and the U.S. was so proud of itself because it made a piece of wire that was so many times thinner than a human hair that we sent it to China to show them how advanced our technology was. They drilled a hole through it and sent it back! 😳

@curtstan2389

2 жыл бұрын

@@vasilii6417How much swampland do you own in Florida??

@flouisbailey

2 жыл бұрын

Ladies watches of the 1950-60 had screws that looked like fleas being picked up by my father. A GI Bill trained watch-repairman.

@derarty4290

2 жыл бұрын

@@jtocwru Maybe this gives you an idea kzread.info/dash/bejne/m42rmqmefrnJXZc.html

I've never watched or taken any interest in watch-making or maintenance but I sat through and watched the entire hour - fascinating and very well presented! Thank you

@nbenning25

2 жыл бұрын

Same here … learned a lot about this industry and the workmanship required.

@trif55

2 жыл бұрын

Same, I only knew they used ruby bearings and were the first precision "machined" parts in history, there are some very interesting videos on the "Dawn of Precision" really unlocking the industrial revolution and life as we know it etc, massive rabbit hole! Anyway, yea, really interesting to see a watch taken apart and all the workings

@samhiatt

2 жыл бұрын

Holy moly... That was an hour?

@ThePiscesmMended

2 жыл бұрын

read this, and thought to myself, "self, theres no way this was an hour long..." and then i checked the time. yep. apparently it was an hour.

Marshall you are Amazing!!!!The Watchmakers that Originally made these Watches that you bring back to life are Smiling from ear to ear and give you a huge round of applause!!!!

I absolutely love the dial on this watch. This is probably my favorite watch that you have done so far. There is just the right amount of patina on the dial, not too much. And those fonts tell a story. They harken back to an earlier time when there were 2 cars in every garage. Beautiful.

I've been told that small watch parts, like jewels and springs, are members of the Swiss air force since they fly so well.

@dirkvanniekerk5741

2 жыл бұрын

Ping! Woosh! The sound a mainspring escaping makes. Those little springs just go "see ya!".

You really are the Bob Ross of watch repair!!Love it!

@kti5682

Жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for a happy little cog wheel.

@MyDarlin1

3 ай бұрын

what a compliment!

I just love how much of a meditation this is. Both for the watchmaker, as well the viewer. Thanks for helping our mental health.

KZread has been recommending your channel for 2 months... I blame them for making me take the bait, I blame myself for my lack of sleep, due to your videos, but I 100% blame you for making them so dang interesting!! The channel I never knew I needed!

How someone actually invented the inner workings of something like that is just mind boggling. A simple watch on the outside. But so complex on the inside.

@DragonHeart53

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, the only way I can think of, is that it's simply generations of clock movements getting smaller and smaller. because wrist watches are just smaller pocket watches, and pocket watches are just smaller mechanical clocks, and going further back, the clocks get bigger and bigger until they're the huge clock towers like the Westminster's clock tower. All those gear movements just replicating the same minute and hour hand movements from huge, to very small.

@hellraserfleshlight

2 жыл бұрын

@@DragonHeart53 That's exactly it. An "innovation" or "invention" is rarely, if ever, a novel new idea that came out of a single person's mind, it's almost always the result of combining the accumulated historical knowledge pertaining to that idea. Everything from watch movement design to musical composition is a testament to all that thinking and tinkering came before it. The genius of someone like Einstein isn't in creating relativity out of thin air, but in combining all that humanity knew about physics up to that time and realizing that it added up to relativity. That's how progress happens, and it's fascinating.

@kenkelble358

Жыл бұрын

@@hellraserfleshlight DEEP AND PROFOUND COMMENT.

@bumboclat

Жыл бұрын

no one invented it in the complexity shown. it started as grandfather clock and just got smaller from there.

@ellenl.5581

Жыл бұрын

@@DragonHeart53 I have a watch that hung on a chain necklace my aunt gave me in the mid 50's. Perhaps an inch across. It no longer works, should I dunk it?

Nice work and nice video. I can't resist offering a tip. When cutting threaded rod, if you have a nut, preferably a long coupling nut, screw the nut onto the rod at some distance. Now make your cut. After cutting, you can unscrew your nut off the rod and by doing so, it will true up any damaged threads and will also bend any burrs straight and they can easily be filed or honed off. Also, if you suspect a spring may take flight while you work, just slip the piece into a clear plastic bag and cut some holes in the bag to insert your tools, this way if a spring decides to blast off, it will be contained in the bag. You probably know all this already, but I couldn't resist. Cheers.

@Jamespennington71

2 жыл бұрын

Can confirm this tip works! I've use the same method for 20+ years on larger rod stock doing metal fab. I always run a nut up above my cut. When I run the nut off it de-burs my cut and cuts my new threads. Probably not applicable here, but a hardened nut, or harder than your thread stock works like magic to cut the new threads.

@richardfarabaugh7604

2 жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic advice for the flying away tiny springs. I’d hate to lose one of those to the carpet monster.

@trif55

2 жыл бұрын

Also invest in some jewellers files, different industry but common, cheap and the right "scale" for the work you're doing

Wow, that is amazing. That watch movement was somehow soaked in oil, and you disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled it, and you got it working again. I bet it took a lot of hard work, patience, a steady hand, and a great deal of skill to get it all done. Great work restoring the watch you bought.

I have noticed that he put in the little spring for the ratcheting mechanism at the keyless works different than it was. Luckily it still works

I love old oily movements. You can get them cheap and the parts never rust. It's almost always easy to clean them and get them running. Great work!

@ReiMonCoH

2 жыл бұрын

Right!? Ok.. it’s oily, but that thing was pristine

@jimwiskus8862

2 жыл бұрын

Seems like a no brainer to me too. Came apart with little effort save the sticky screws. No worry of rust. Win win. I would have expected it to run after the thorough cleaning & proper lube.

@MyMarsham

2 жыл бұрын

And then you can just dunk the movement in degreaser!

@scdevon

2 жыл бұрын

@@ReiMonCoH - Exactly. I'd rather deal with old oil than a rusted SOLID keyless works or something else.

@lk3583

2 жыл бұрын

@@scdevon I’m dealing with the latter right now, the oil is definitely preferable.

My grandfather was a watch maker/repair fellow back in the 70's, and I used to go to his shop in Montreal and just be in awe. I loved being there when the hour passed and all the clocks would go off and chime. It was so surreal for a kid to experience that. I remember when Timex became a big name, and people would bring in a timex to get repaired, and my grandfather (who was from Denmark, and had very broken english) would just look a them, take the back off, replace the battery and hand it back. After he would gripe, with a bit of a sense of humour , about how timex was not really a real watch... I was very inspired by him.

@sibalogh

2 жыл бұрын

Did you end up following your granddad footsteps to become a watchmaker also? 😉😁

@maarkaus48

2 жыл бұрын

@@sibalogh Thank you for the question. I didn't. I considered it, but at the time while growing up it looked like digital watches were replacing repairable ones and the field was going to end. I do have much of his equipment, and could take it up as a hobby, and might just do so. I do special fx for TV and movies instead. Quite a different field. Thank you for the question! I miss my grandad and would like to honour him.

I’ll never be a watchmaker, arthritic hands and the inability to remember where all those teeny pieces go would prevent me. But I enjoy the mystery and problem solving aspect of what you do as well as the excitement of seeing something that was given up as a lost cause given new life! I’m addicted to your videos!

I love watching your videos. As a former machine repair tech I always have been fascinated with small parts repairs.

I'm not a watchmaker I'm going to end up being a machinist, but when I saw that little tiny spring skyrocket out, my heart dropped.

I love how there are SO many specialised tools for this hobby/trade. “It’s a pressed in fitting, which means it can be pressed out, and I’ve got this little tool that is specifically made to take out and put in these case tubes.” OF *COURSE* YOU DO! 😂

@dougbauer1302

Жыл бұрын

A little bit of oil seems so daunting, when .25 cents of naphtha would have done the chore, but then that's not protocol.

I believe your the perfect person to do these repairs. Calm, clear explanations, and how you remember where it all goes back together is beyond me. Well done Sir.

This is what I do and love seeing the end result of fine watch restoring by Marshall. There is a certain satisfaction when it all comes together and you see a non-runner come to life. Takes a while if you are a novice and you will fail a few times but there is even a silver lining in that you will store up parts and they eventually come in handy

I have always admired how watchmakers can simply REMEMBER how all the parts go back together.

@TheMjphoto45

Жыл бұрын

I think after awhile you remember basics of all watches and gets easier the more you do

@TepidBlack

Жыл бұрын

Yeah if I ever even attempted to take a watch apart it’s never going back together ahaha

@ilonachan

Жыл бұрын

although, in another video he mentioned that it's a good idea to film yourself taking the watch apart, as a reference if you forget a step or something. For experts like him that's probably not so relevant, but it's certainly a good idea for beginners.

@black2deep

Жыл бұрын

I take lots of photos, and segerate my parts as I dissasemble. That helps, he appears to be a lot more experianced than me.

@Aubnormal

Жыл бұрын

He's also recording the disassembly. A wise move.

I've never seen the inner workings of a watch before. The gears are so beautiful. I love seeing some of the age and wear on antique things.

@OffGridInvestor

2 жыл бұрын

Wait till see the ones with the glass on the back or skeleton ones. You see ALL the guts inside.

I am always more and more impressed with you attention to detail and expertise. Truly impressive, thank you so much for sharing it here

Yep never worn a watch, but love watching you repair them, they are so intricate and a wonderful piece of engineering.

There’s something very therapeutic about this process to me.I wish I still had this beautiful Swiss chronograph my godfather gave me on graduation in 1974. I don’t remember the brand, not one of the big names, but it was gorgeous, ran precisely, and I was so proud of it. When it stopped running many years later no one could fix it, and the last guy returned it to me in a bag… I was heartbroken…

I absolutely LOVE when you take something unloved and carelessly owned and basically left for dead and then you repair it to its pristine glory. Extremely therapeutic

Wonderful attention to detail and it's a pleasure to "watch" you fix this old school watch.

The number of moving parts in there is crazy, the engineering involved in a wrist worn time piece really is pretty amazing.

@bananaassasin7514

2 жыл бұрын

The craziest part is this is actually a very simple movement for its time

Amazing how you can remember where all those bits and pieces go back, and yiu have such a steady hand. Very impressed with the outcome of that watch. You truly have a talent for repairs & restoration. Thanks for sharing as its very interesting to watch your thought process to fix badly treated watches.

@UNSCPILOT

Жыл бұрын

He's mentioned it in other video's comments before but: the video itself actually helps alot for the re-assembly process, it's part of why he "shows" the parts to the cameras as he's disassembling it so he can catalogue where they are from. Probably also works as an amazing refrence for anyone working on the same movements

@toddsmith8608

Жыл бұрын

The parts and wheels are one thing... it's remembering which screws go where that would intimidate me. But like anything else, with enough practice, what looks difficult becomes second nature.

Nice. Your allowance of wear and tear and the inconsistency of history show the touch of a true artist/craftsman. Thank you for allowing an object of beauty to start a new chapter.

You got me talking to my screen with the "... the first wheel - what's it called? The barrel, that's right" . I felt back in school again with a great teacher haha

Did some digging on this watch because I loved the design and noticed the markers were quite a different shape and style as the typical phillip brands were in that era. The only other watch (documented online) that is almost identical to this one(but better condition)been bought and sold twice already. You might have quite a rare piece on your hands for just 25$!

I was today days old when I learned that one of my favorite Magic content creators also creates awesome restoration videos! This came up on my suggestions (probably because I've been watching Baumgartner Restoration) and I immediately recognized Marshall's voice!

@z0mb3rry

2 жыл бұрын

Same! So strange, I was like "I know that voice" and then he said his name was Marshall and bam.

@WristwatchRevival

2 жыл бұрын

Ha that's awesome! The crossover of people into this stuff and into MtG isn't huge but everyone in there are *definitely* my kind of person :)

@therudecanadian8068

2 жыл бұрын

@@WristwatchRevival I saw the MtG playmat(?) Off to the corner but I never would have guessed you were a MtG content creator! Thats 👌

@nathansimpson9264

2 жыл бұрын

I did a double take thinking I clicked a magic video in the background when I heard his voice, surprised and delighted me :D

@leftysheppey

2 жыл бұрын

I swear I had this same realisation probably around the same day you did haha. I saw the playmat and I just figured another MTG fan, there's lot of us. I saw his face, and I realised he was one of the most famous MTG players in the world 😂

Really enjoyable to see how you handle the different issues that come up. Great job!

For me, I just like watching people who know what they're doing, working with their hands. Watch repair, lockpicking, survival crafts, cooking, drawing, brick laying etc.

It's 3:48AM, 53 minutes ago I thought I'd watch this somewhat long video about a person restoring a watch in hopes that I'll fall asleep from boredom. Now I'm a fan and a new subscriber to something I never thought I'd catch an interest to. Thank you for this video, I love the commentary and I love how you describe a lot of what's going on, keeps me very interested. Merry early Christmas 🎄

@bjrn-catoknutsen8909

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto :)

@meebsoup

2 жыл бұрын

doing the same at nearly exactly the same time hahaha (3:05am)

@shadowknight7584

2 жыл бұрын

Yea watching at 2:57am lol

@brendenofarrell2558

2 жыл бұрын

@@shadowknight7584 watching at 3:46

@UNSCPILOT

2 жыл бұрын

Found this video with the same thought in mind a week ago, now I'm watching the channel regularly and I've ordered a inexpensive skeletal Mechanical watch to act as the first of a small collection XD

I thought I was really good at taking machines apart, and remembering the order of assembly, then this showed up. Mind blown. The precision, and the size of parts is impressive.

@woodwaker1

2 жыл бұрын

I do a lot of work on my 3D printers - I keep spare bolts and nuts so that when they drop - I don't look for them just use a replacement. The parts in a watch are so tiny, if one of the springs jumped never finding it again

I’m not a watch enthusiast but your videos are addictive to watch. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

I love the commentary, love the tools, I’m a gadget guy, so watching you take apart such small things is fascinating!

The craftsmanship on such a tiny device is astounding! Thank you for being so patient and descriptive for the uninitiated viewers like me.

I'm no horologist, but it's hard not to be interested in watching this type of repair video. You do a good job of explaining what's going on.

This is like a Master Class for watch lovers to teach them what goes behind. The video is both informative and soothing in a way in this fly by the second world of apple watches.

This is the most asmr thing ever It is ten levels beyond slow down and concentrate.

There's something about taking something apart and putting it back together that is very relaxing to watch. Great videos!

@lotsabirds

2 жыл бұрын

@paul mat I did that twice. Once a 1963 buick le sabre and once a 1963 buick wildcat. Now I just do trumpets and cornets. Much smaller.

Insane to me that someone invented this and put it together and it just, works, the way it does, I can't begin to imagine how smart someone has to be to think of and plan out a design like this.

@john-paulsilke893

2 жыл бұрын

It’s all about iteration after iteration. Nobody truly invited any machine. They simply created an iteration or a concept. A single human no matter how smart or clever could invent something so complicated without first standing on the shoulders of the giants that came before them. (We are a hive mind, and I absolutely agree it’s incredible. Language is THE greatest invention followed closely by literacy).

@jadesluv

2 жыл бұрын

@@john-paulsilke893 there are/were many inventors who are smart enough to create something complex for the first time.

@john-paulsilke893

2 жыл бұрын

@@jadesluv name one. We stand on the shoulders of giants.

@andreberntsen9319

Жыл бұрын

The really big achievement is making the tools and machines that make all the small parts.

4:00 I just like watching passionate people working on there passions. It's just nice to see people doing the things they love.

Another great video, Marshall. Thanks for bringing us along.

I remember an uncle of mine who believed that "If a little is good, then a lot must be better." It's how he fixed his tractors, pickups etc so had he been a watch repairman he would have certainly done the oil bath to this one. LOL

@TheNeonwing

2 жыл бұрын

I mean, it isn't exactly wrong if you are working with massive machinery. But if the gears are the size of a pin, well that seems to be quite the different story.

03:56 he's actually reading my mind!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Absolute truth: I don't really care for watches, and haven't even worn one for at least this century 🤣 but I am a mechanical engineer. Watching (yep, pun intended) a professional working with such obvious enthusiasm, as well as expertly honed skills, on something thát precise and accurate, that's priceless. It's therapeutic.

Beautiful watch!! I am totally amazed how you repair/rejuvenate watches!! Thank you!! 🥰❤️

In this day and age of everything being digital, I think alot of people forget the craftsmanship and work that went into making an old style mechanical watch mechanism, especially on higher end models.

I'm not a watch repair person but I've been a mechanic all my life and I'm fascinated by all things mechanical. I don't think I'll ever get to do watch repair but it's fun to watch (no pun intended) other people doing a restoration like this. It's interesting to see the thinking behind the different steps needed to repair all the tweaked bits.

I just found you a week ago and now love this channel. I have always been a huge lover of older mechanical watches. I remember that movie "wedding Crashers" when the pronounced the wristwatch officially dead due to cellphones. I was like,"has the world gone mad?? Some of my friends agreed with them but not me I've worn a wristwatch my whole life and will continue too.18yrs later and they couldn't have been more wrong and I'm proud to say. I couldn't have been more right. Especially in the high end market where you are lucky if you can find certain watches new and have to pay over MSRP.

I agree with leaving the face in it's vintage glory. I think having the case nice and shiney looks really cool with the patina of a vintage face

My Dad was a watchmaker and I loved watching(no pun intended) him work on people’s prized watches. He definitely was gifted in that expertise. I accidentally found this video and am loving it!! Thank you for bringing back precious memories!!

@WristwatchRevival

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, that's awesome, glad you found the channel!

...Philip watch is actually an italian brand, the company was based in Naples (or the owner was from), if I remember correctly...as with many brands, having a swiss movement or final assembly of some sort in Switzerland was sufficient for having a swiss made on the dial...these watches were medium-low cost ones...nice beaters

@paskajaakko3965

2 жыл бұрын

Dot dot dot dot dot dot dot dot dot

@cashau2965

2 жыл бұрын

@@paskajaakko3965 tic toc tic toc tic toc tic toc

@paskajaakko3965

2 жыл бұрын

@@cashau2965 You're silly

@cashau2965

2 жыл бұрын

@@paskajaakko3965 ...just kidding my friend...best 👍

Truly like this channel. I am learning a lot. I make miniature 1/12 to 1/24 size houses from scratch wood. And seeing your patience and how methodical you are inspires me to remain that way. There are way too many commentaries who have other opinions. Patience is a virtue. So, thank you and don't your ever quit these videos. :)

Stunning design for me. Some of these old watches regardless of cost are quite exquisite

When ever you redo a lume on the hands we need a lume shot in the dark to see it. Great job glad to see another brought back.

I'm a gunsmith & I love watches. My heart nearly stopped when that spring jumped out of its place. A spring that small would be nearly impossible to find on a hardwood floor. On carpet it's gone for good.

@TheActionBastard

Жыл бұрын

PTSD flashbacks to tiny action springs flying into the abyss and taking critical components with them. I have a clear plastic box with two holes for my hands... be damned if I lose another spring like that again.

@rulnacco

Жыл бұрын

Actually, that's not so hard to deal with. I occasionally work on cameras and lenses. Before I get to work, I *thoroughly* vacuum all around my work area for a distance that a small part (springs especially) could conceivably fly. I empty the dust chamber of the vacuum cleaner completely. Then if I do lose something, I just go back over the area with the vacuum cleaner and it's usually very easy to find the missing bit by dumping everything onto a white paper towel. The only thing is to make sure the part you misplace *isn't* one that would be irreparably damaged by going through your vacuum cleaner.

Hi from Melbourne Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🤓, I remember my first watch my teacher (a master horologist) Annie Ridgway, I over oiled the watch, in my first 6 month's, in my apprenticeship, she made me wash every part and screw , screwdriver all by hand,. I had learnt my lesson in how to oil and grease a watch, I'm so happy to watch this industry still going, even being out because of health, retirement I'm still giving advice to newbies learning watchmaking, it's still thrilling to see young men and women learning from me. Thankyou for every vid you put out,🌏🤓🤓🤓🌏

Watching you work is the most satisfying thing tonight.

Seeing someone work something they really care about is amazing

As an avid watch collector i'm so jealous of your amazing watchmaking skill. Keep up the awesome work and videos, BTW Philip was a great brand and is still being built today under the Sector Watch family!

My hands would never allow me to work on such delicate things as these watches , but watching over your should is a real treat. Thank you .

Nice work man. I owned a jewelry store a while back did jewelry repair, watch repair. I love watching your videos, watch repair was soothing to my soul, and relaxing. But I no longer own a store anywhere but from time to time I do a few batteries and mild repairs to help people out.

I didn't realize I spent 1 hour in this, I really enjoyed every second, you really put the time to do everything very clean and smooth in this video. LOVED IT.

wow. I couldn't care less about watches.. yet I've just sat here for almost an hour watching a watch being restored. Great video!

The reason I watch your videos is because of your talent. I'm fascinated by human beings that possess your skill set. Fascinating and impressive!!!!

its incredibly to see someone so good at their craft

Excellent video! Well done on overhauling the watch. I work on watches too and I noticed that the yoke spring fitting at time interval 28:33 is not correct. Check this against the removal of the yoke spring at time 09:01. You may have noticed this if the setting of the watch did not work properly. Otherwise, brilliant! Regards from the UK!!

@edwinspeelman

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i noticed this too. And as an slightly autistic nerd, it drives me crazy, and i need to know if he fixed this already!

@englishrobin96

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed!

Great craftsmanship. I also appreciate that you left the face “as is”. Vintage is vintage for a reason!

the coffee thing absolutely blew my mind! WOW!

I'm new here. I agree with what you said, "a light touch" I can't stand when people repaint old things to make look new. I love that old look. Gives it personality, character. Fixing and cleaning is the only way to go. I always prefer the original.

I never thought I would be watching someone repair a watch but you are so very entertaining. I learned so much. You are by far the best watch repair you tuber on the planet. Keep it up.

Philip Watch was (and still is) an Italian brand. It's from Southern Italy. They used to make affordable watches. One of the most famous was the Caribbean 1000.

I'am at a point of buyin every single tool i can find on amazon and give it a shoot as a hobby. This looks so damn cool and hard at the same time. You've got me a hobby. Thank you for that.

I'm not a watch guy at all, but I have a mechanical background and find your videos and watching the gears and the disassembly and reassembly strangely very satisfying. :-) Also I've always loved the look of old military-style watches.

My husband had a self winding watch and after he passed I gave it to his daughter. worked well and hope it continues. He told me he got it during his time in the Navy but not sure where. i love watching your videos and how you explain and how you use the tools.

I arrived here so random, I cannot even remember how. I thororoughly enjoyed watching you craft life into the watch. Many, many, many years ago, when I wore a younger man's shoes, I used to do basic repairs to friend's watches. My very first set of screwdrivers was precision ones. Found this very fascinating.

I’m not a watch geek but seeing how stuff works is so interesting 🧐

I am new to watches in general but I’m absolutely hooked to these videos. I think I want a restored vintage watch now. 😅

We had one of these come into work yesterday, and I’ll admit that the customer and I did geek out a bit over it for a while, and whilst we couldn’t repair it for him (we don’t have the necessary tools) we got it sent away for repair, and I can’t wait until it comes back for him and is working again