Marshall, my cat died today and I've been crying the whole time. When I saw your video, it was the first time I was able to think about something else. Thank you, sir You are a beckon in the darkness. Please never stop your glorious work
I am so, so, SO sorry for your loss. It's always terrible to have to say goodbye to such a special friend. For whatever it might be worth, I do hope you're not hurting too badly for too long, happy holidays, and I hope you are otherwise well.
I want to cpntact you but i don't see how except over comments so do you hsve an emsil please Because I would be thrilled to have a watch from someone Passionated like you
In this world of 'instant gratification' masquerading as progress, its so nice to see channels like this; where truly SKILLED people show such love and craft.
I got a little teary-eyed - not everybody calls/treats animals as family and you calling Rosie a "family member" made me like you and your channel even more.
If a year ago, someone had told me one of my favorite channels of all time would be a wristwatch restoration channel, there's no chance I'd have believed them...amazing stuff Marshall!!
Me too....A year ago, for me it has been less than a week and I think I have watched all his videos so far.. Amazing Channel, I am not even into watches or clocks.. or wasn't..lol
So relaxing. Even when you've seen him fix dozens of watches and you feel like you could do it yourself, his kind and even commentary makes it top notch
@@UncleThor Agreed! I'm not even a real watch guy, but Marshall's videos are always interesting and if I'm stressed or aggravated, I watch one and always feel better. I used to watch Bob Ross on PBS for the same reason.
@@civlyzed he gave me the confidence to work on clocks and watches. Now that you mention it, he does have that same charming and relaxing quality that Bob Ross had.
I have a Seiko chronograph automatic that I bought with my paper route when I was sixteen. I still have it and it needs all kinds of attention. It still runs. I am almost 67 now. I have always had issues with it.
I've been watching your videos for a year or so. Two days ago I found a really old pocketwatch, non runner but other than that it seemed pretty good. Today I disassembled it, cleaned, lubricated and reassembled it. I had some mishaps, sweaty moments and close calls. I also feel like I'm missing a literal ton of tools. But nevertheless, it's been ticking away for a couple of hours now, hopefully it'll keep going for a long while yet. Thank you for truly inspiring content!
I've watched countless watch restoration channels and videos but WR is simply the best overall. His professional broadcast level narration and voice are simply superb and unrivaled.
God bless you sir, it’s amazing how much love and attention you put into your work. Congrats to Jose for becoming a daddy and my condolences for losing a beloved puppers.
I'm a psychologist, and after a long working day, your videos always help me to relax. Even more when it's a watch with such a beautiful meaning like this. I'm always thrilled when you put the balance wheel in place and the watch just jumps back to life. Thank you, Marshall!
I’m not a big animal guy but REALLY RESPECT you for taking on this project…. So nice to see people thinking of others….and just being a really great human. MUCH RESPECT.
After spending countless hours watching your videos, my favorite part is when you put the balance wheel back in and get the watch running. It's so cathartic. You're a master at your craft, Marshall!
Love watching you work. Have disassembled a few dead timepieces for fun. I'm retired . Watching you work I realized I don't have the right tools to reassemble them.
The simple fact you said Rosie was a family member tells me a lot about you. Thank you I have the pleasure of living with 2 Golden Retrievers Primrose and Nous.
What a lifesaver this video is, I took the plunge and have been restoring a non-running 7909 Tudor Oyster Perpetual as my first repair. Extremely smooth process and all she needed was a new balance setting. I did have to deal with Radium and have re-lumed it. Luckily, I am a chemist as my main profession and knew how to properly handle this. Sufffice to say I am addicted to my new hobby and have you to thank for it. Keep up the great work.
I'm always impressed that you're able to reassemble the watch exactly how it came apart. I'm 66 years old and I tend to forget along the way. I would have to take pictures quite often if I worked on watches. That's a beautiful restored watch.
You are my favorite guy to watch fix watches. Whenever I get home in the evening and I throw my keys on the counter and I put on a pot of tea and immediately turn on RUclips and go straight to your channel to see if you've posted any new videos. I'm always excited to see what you have come up next and always love your commentary and your knowledgeable love that you put into every watch. I hope to see you fix many more to come.
I stumbled across your channel a few months ago and I have to say I love your videos. Your overall discipline, mise en place and perfectionism give a great vibe and the good quality of the video just adds to the experience. Keep up the great work!
What a great looking classic.. A super restoration to this Tudor Rose...broken parts discovered then replaced. It must've been banged around a bit of the years, but now, will be cherished and worn with pride. A wonderful remembrance to 'Rosie'. Thanks for the tour Marshall... Kudos
Wow, Marshall, if that watch could talk, what tales would it have to tell? Great to see two people wanting to save it. Hopefully it will go on fo many more years now. Thanks for sharing. From UK.
Well this is great. From someone who knows Marshall from his work with the MtG community, I bumped into this channel by accident a couple weeks ago and thought "Hey, this guy sounds exactly like Marshall from LR. And his name is Marshall. I'm sure it's just a coincidence, but the channel is awesome." I then noticed the playmat on the restoration table. Then I saw the news channel interview, and it was actually Marshall from LR. I've found a whole new admiration for your work, and now I can't stop watching your restoration videos and they've been great company for when I'm working late. Thanks for all you do, you've provided me with thousands of hours of entertainment with MtG content and now I've got hundreds more to go through on this channel.
Loved the thoughtful closing shot of the wonderfully revived Tudor set down next to the dog bowl and kibble. I appreciate how you provide us with a parting shot that relates to the watch's history. Oh, and when you got the movement running, I'm pretty sure I was smiling as much as you were. Great vid.
Thanks for this I watched to learn how to do this on my dad's old Tudor oyster prince. What I have learned is that this is WAY above my pay scale! I am amazed! My dad bought his watch new and wore it for about 25years, and put it in a drawer after receiving a new watch from Esso. It's mine now and I now know I need to send it to someone else to service it and get it ticking again.
Just want to say these "big rose" Tudors with the roulette date wheels are my favorites. It's also worth noting these movements (Tudor Cal. 39X, actually made by Fleurier) are extremely rare & valuable vs the later ETAs... Especially this one: Most Tudors with 390 or 395's had the common copper finish; this type with the rhodium plating was only used in the Submariners and earliest 1st gen Prince-Dates like this. People will pay well over $2500 just for a complete rhodium finish 390/395 with no dial or case or anything in order to use the parts in their Tudor Sub... Nice to see a Cal. 39X without a worn rotor post/bearing and scrapes all over the caseback and movement too! I've owned and worked on several of these, and the rotor post/bearing is a massive weak point. Very common to see these with worn out floppy rotors, and since parts are very scarce and expensive for this caliber, anyone looking to buy one of these should keep an eye out for the telltale circular scrape marks of a bad rotor on the inner caseback. Of course even the badly worn rotors will still function in that they wind the watch, but they will produce an awful rattling noise and scuff everything up.
This is fantastic, My Tudor Pelagos LHD has the same color combination date wheel. Its called a Roulette date wheel due to it being Reds/Evens - Black/Odds. Condolences for Rosie this is a great way to remember her. Brilliant video content as always Marshall.
Hi Marshall, I noticed that after the final installation of the balance bridge, after tightening you moved the watch and the bridge moved very slightly. May just be a tiny bit of flex as the bridge is canterlevered, but it may be that the bridge screw is slightly too long, which could partially explain how the pallet fork became bent. Edit: can also see the barrel bridge wobbling while running during installing in the case
I saw the balance cock wobbling too! At first I thought it was just an optical illusion, but I kept noticing it. That may account for some of the beat error, right?
Your off-handed comment saved my x-mas plans. I've been learning the hobby this last year and I purchased an old Seiko automatic for a friend's gift. I found that, while the watch worked fine as an auto, it wouldn't wind manually. I didn't want to give something that only 'sorta' worked, and was really bummed out. After confirming, I now know that I had a movement designed without manual wind and it was a great gift!
I had things to do today that I postponed until watching this video. I'm pretty sure I may be dealing with an addiction here, lol. Man, it's just so satisfying to watch you break down something so small and complex and to put it back together again.
@tradde11 That's what I keep thinking! Not to mention, these old watches had different schematics and it seems he's just going on memory when he puts them back together.
@tradde11 There's a DYI watch club where they will send you the tools, parts, and video links to build your own automatic. I'm very tempted to try that, but like you, I just wonder if my hands would be steady/calm enough. It's like Marshall is a microscopic surgeon!
Got my first real watch a seiko 5 for my birthday last week due to this channel. It has the clear back so I can take it off and see the balance/automatic winding doing its magic. Love watching these teardowns!
Just amazing and very satisfying. I doubt if anyone can relate to this, but it takes me back to my days as a programmer on one of the early micro-processors in the late 60s.
Your admission of a mistake for not knowing the sequence of installation keeps it real. That was very satisfying seeing that old Tudor put back to working condition . I'm sure Jose' will be thrilled to have a reminder of Rosie with him on his wrist. Well done.
I have to say that I only came across your channel by chance Sir and I never ever thought that I would look at anything on RUclips for the best part of an hour. However, I found this video so well made and so informative and coupled with your enthusiasm and extraordinary skills was an absolute pleasure to watch (pardon the pun). I am 68 and have my late father's Rolex Oyster imperial chronometer which I always had serviced by Rolex until 30 years ago when Rolex said they no longer have the parts, although they wanted to buy it for their museum. It still works and keeps excellent time for it's age which is now close to a hundred years. 🙏🙏🇬🇧
I feel a bit childish saying this, but I immediately realized that was a balance wheel lacking a spring, and felt quite proud when 'teacher' confirmed it. I also have to say that this video is one of the best in that our mentor, Marshall, was a bit perplexed by some of the features of this little beauty. Such fun!
great video, thanks.... you asked and answered the question about how the tiny screws are made. but ive always wondered how the jewels were made so precise in size and temper?
I’ve seen most of your videos, I like that you explain all the parts every time, I’m getting to where I can name parts as you do, getting to know how one works. I’m considering one of those “put it together yourself” kits, as I’ve been a watch nut for years. Also, I liked the second brown strap better, made the dial markers “pop” in my opinion. Thanks for a great channel.
Before I started watching you, I spent 75 years on earth not understanding how a watch worked! After I broke my Hopalong Cassidy X-mas gift on the first day, I never really was a watch fan or user, a cheap plastic digital stopwatch on a lanyard does me just fine, but Dang-it-all, I'm hooked now! Thanks M8.
Watching someone carefully restore a watch and bring it to life is relaxing...you are like watching Bob Ross, and I say that with the greatest of respect. truly love your channel
Marshall, I started watching your videos maybe six months ago and I love coming back to your channel and seeing the updates. I recently got a family heirloom, my great-grandfather's old pocket watch and I'm hoping I can clean and service it myself. I'm a long ways from that goal, as I'm just now dipping my toes into the hobby. However I wanted you to know that these videos and your insights have inspired me to this goal. For a long time I wanted to send it in, but now I want to do the service myself and I would have never gotten to that point without your videos. Please keep it up!
I was given this same watch in bad shape. Thinks to this video i have it all apart and clean. Today I installed the train of wheels. Only took 2 days to get it to fit together. Thank you very much for the video help.
Marshall - I’m a new subscriber to your channel. I’m a watch enthusiast with a small collection. I find your channel so soothing to watch. Watching the service of the watches you work on makes me appreciate my collection even more so. Keep up the amazing work. Best, Mr Valjoux Ps - I can’t find any moonphase restorations in your library, I would love to see one worked on 🙏🏼⌚️
It is very calming watching you fix watches. Having the skill set you have and keeping a steady hand while doing the work. Also the way you narrate the story is w also calming. Thank you Marshall and keep up the good work.
I can’t sop watching these videos. Great watchmaking and even better commentary & storytelling. Watching this intricate work kind of washes the stress of my day away, strangely enough. Thank you for the content.
Usually I'm calm when I see you working your magic but this time you really took the cake. I was on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next. Thanks from Centralia, WA.
the moment the watch begins to run again after the extensive work you put into restoring it is always so, so gratifying. congrats on yet another wonderful revival, marshall!
When you had the disappointment of the balance wheel not working 1st time you found the reason and it started working i almost expected you to quote the movie "IT'S ALIVE.IT'S ALIVE" another great video, and my stress level goes down another notch.
This fascinates me because at 64 years old, and always wanting a Rolex and couldn't afford it, I just purchased a new Tudor which I had never heard of until doing some online research for a Rolex. New Rolex's are still way out of my price range so after looking at Tag's, Omega's, Longines, and others in that price point I discovered Tudor. What a really neat watch! I love the old school looks and features. Couldn't be happier with it! Interesting history behind Tudor and this venerable baby brother to the Rolex is growing in popularity!
My family on my maternal side comes from a long line of watchmakers and I have always had an innate attraction to watches for as long as I can remember. After watching this channel, I never even considered that this could be a hobby and I certainly could not afford to become a master watchmaker in the traditional sense. Marshall, you've inspired me to take up this hobby and I'm incredibly excited to get started. Thank you
There is something fascinating to me about people who know so much about a topic. This man is pretty much a self-made expert on watches and I cannot look away, despite having very little interest in the topic myself. I don't doubt for a second that he'll get these things running in the end.
Marshall, 34:41 the bent pallet fork will remain in my memory forever. I was reading this book "Practical watch repairing" by Donald de Carle (1946) and lo and behold there was a tool for repairing bent pallet forks and it was not an uncommon thing either. The trouble to find this video and watch it again was worth it! Well done and thank you - you are amazing, sharing you knowledge.
What a beautiful watch and restoration. I recently managed to buy a similar watch, a 1950's Tudor Oyster Prince Junior and I love it. Thanks for the amazing video.
You make me appreciate my watch more and I wish I still had all the watches I discarded through the years. I guess there is a place for digital but not on my wrist.
I was going to give this one a pass then you mentioned Rosie. For a dog tragic like me, it was a "must watch". Thanks for the blog and Aroha to Rosie's dad.💕
Man you told us you were a hobbiest but I can't believe this! I love your videos and the stories you tell!!! Whenever I watch your videos, all the stress accumulated in my job melts away, I come down and relax! For that alone you have my greatest respect and thanks! Please keep up the good work! Lovely Greetings from germany!
Great to see a watch brand that I actually have in my possession on the operating table, that being a Tudor Oyster Prince Rotor Self Winding. This watch belonged to my father and was bought in the early 1960s. I've often wondered what the insides looked like, so this video would probably be close. Thanks for another entertaining timepiece service, Marshall. Just so relaxing to watch.
Hey marshal great video as usual! If I may though I would like to share a tip I learned about ultrasonic cleaners. I find it's best to fill the entire chamber with water and then put all the parts in a mason jar with the cleaning detergent. This way the parts are cleaned without wasting a ton of cleaning solution trying to fill the whole chamber. I've seen other youtubers try to get around not wasting cleaning solution by not filling the chamber all the way but that's actually damaging to the machine. I love the vids, I just wanted to share this tip that might help save you and other people a bit of money.
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Marshall, my cat died today and I've been crying the whole time. When I saw your video, it was the first time I was able to think about something else. Thank you, sir You are a beckon in the darkness. Please never stop your glorious work
My Great Condolences 😥😥🖤🖤
I am so, so, SO sorry for your loss. It's always terrible to have to say goodbye to such a special friend. For whatever it might be worth, I do hope you're not hurting too badly for too long, happy holidays, and I hope you are otherwise well.
Ah Michael I'm so sorry for your loss, hang in there, we'll be thinking of you
My condolences. My sister recently lost her dog, she was 15 years old. That hit us very hard.
Cats go to heaven.
Marshall, you bring sanity to this world. Thank you from this old retired scientist in Florida!
Couldn't agree more, good Sir ! Thank you for the comment and thank you Marshall for the wonderful content that you provide !
Ditto from this old retired electrician from California
I want to cpntact you but i don't see how except over comments so do you hsve an emsil please Because I would be thrilled to have a watch from someone Passionated like you
In this world of 'instant gratification' masquerading as progress, its so nice to see channels like this; where truly SKILLED people show such love and craft.
@@robertdore9592 Amen to that
I got a little teary-eyed - not everybody calls/treats animals as family and you calling Rosie a "family member" made me like you and your channel even more.
Same for me. Marshall gets it.
If a year ago, someone had told me one of my favorite channels of all time would be a wristwatch restoration channel, there's no chance I'd have believed them...amazing stuff Marshall!!
I agree with you! My Datejust is in for overhaul after 32 years. Finding out what that entails is what got me started watching Marshall.
Me too....A year ago, for me it has been less than a week and I think I have watched all his videos so far.. Amazing Channel, I am not even into watches or clocks.. or wasn't..lol
Absolutely love your content sir. I deal with PTSD frequently from my military history and I can tell you you put me at ease. U r much appreciated.
Please, Americans DO NOT SAY "thank you for your service"
So relaxing. Even when you've seen him fix dozens of watches and you feel like you could do it yourself, his kind and even commentary makes it top notch
exactly right. his candor is everything!
@@cashtwonine well said. There's that British watchmaker who never says a word. Not nearly as endearing
yes and my mind said also it is the modern version of bob ross painting.....🙂 so i tried to fall asleep while hearing and it works well
Amen bro.
It's like watching the Bob Ross of watch making.
Yes! It’s always a great day when Marshall posts another video!
His videos are so therapeutic.
@@UncleThor Agreed! I'm not even a real watch guy, but Marshall's videos are always interesting and if I'm stressed or aggravated, I watch one and always feel better. I used to watch Bob Ross on PBS for the same reason.
@@civlyzed he gave me the confidence to work on clocks and watches. Now that you mention it, he does have that same charming and relaxing quality that Bob Ross had.
@@UncleThor That's great! I'm sure it takes a lot of patience to do that work.
@@civlyzed it does. But it's a lot of fun learning along the way, and the feeling of putting together a clock is exactly how Marshall says it is.
I have a Seiko chronograph automatic that I bought with my paper route when I was sixteen. I still have it and it needs all kinds of attention. It still runs. I am almost 67 now. I have always had issues with it.
Think it took a knock and has a bent something or other in it?
Email WR and see if he might take it on- I would love to see your 'paper route' watch be brought back to life.
@@cdd4248 what is the email?
@@robtheaveragewhiteamerican4403 You know, I don't see it listed - I will see what I can find.
I've been watching your videos for a year or so. Two days ago I found a really old pocketwatch, non runner but other than that it seemed pretty good. Today I disassembled it, cleaned, lubricated and reassembled it. I had some mishaps, sweaty moments and close calls. I also feel like I'm missing a literal ton of tools. But nevertheless, it's been ticking away for a couple of hours now, hopefully it'll keep going for a long while yet. Thank you for truly inspiring content!
That final picture brought tears to my eyes...
I've watched countless watch restoration channels and videos but WR is simply the best overall. His professional broadcast level narration and voice are simply superb and unrivaled.
You have a sportscaster’s voice with the intrigue of watch forensics. It’s a beautiful relationship.
Awww, what a lovely way to remember such a gorgeous puppy.... RIP Rosie. 🐾💜
God bless you sir, it’s amazing how much love and attention you put into your work. Congrats to Jose for becoming a daddy and my condolences for losing a beloved puppers.
I'm a psychologist, and after a long working day, your videos always help me to relax. Even more when it's a watch with such a beautiful meaning like this. I'm always thrilled when you put the balance wheel in place and the watch just jumps back to life. Thank you, Marshall!
I am a therapist and could not have said it better! Watching these videos brings order and calm to my otherwise disordered world.
I’m not a big animal guy but REALLY RESPECT you for taking on this project….
So nice to see people thinking of others….and just being a really great human.
MUCH RESPECT.
After spending countless hours watching your videos, my favorite part is when you put the balance wheel back in and get the watch running. It's so cathartic. You're a master at your craft, Marshall!
Love watching you work. Have disassembled a few dead timepieces for fun. I'm retired .
Watching you work I realized I don't have the right tools to reassemble them.
The simple fact you said Rosie was a family member tells me a lot about you.
Thank you I have the pleasure of living with 2 Golden Retrievers Primrose and Nous.
What a lifesaver this video is, I took the plunge and have been restoring a non-running 7909 Tudor Oyster Perpetual as my first repair. Extremely smooth process and all she needed was a new balance setting. I did have to deal with Radium and have re-lumed it. Luckily, I am a chemist as my main profession and knew how to properly handle this. Sufffice to say I am addicted to my new hobby and have you to thank for it. Keep up the great work.
A beautiful way to remember a family member, condolences on Rosie's death
Lovely job Marshall.
My mother died last week and I really didn't have any emotional distress because I watched your watch repair. Keep it up mate
As a gearhead its always so cool to see a vintage piece of equipment brought back to life. Great Job!!!
I'm always impressed that you're able to reassemble the watch exactly how it came apart. I'm 66 years old and I tend to forget along the way. I would have to take pictures quite often if I worked on watches.
That's a beautiful restored watch.
That's why Marshall started taking video while he disassembled the watches. Then he decided he could add narration and upload it to YT...
I would ALWAYS have parts left over !
Such a classic, and beautiful simple watch face, great skill in returning it to life 🙏
You are my favorite guy to watch fix watches. Whenever I get home in the evening and I throw my keys on the counter and I put on a pot of tea and immediately turn on RUclips and go straight to your channel to see if you've posted any new videos. I'm always excited to see what you have come up next and always love your commentary and your knowledgeable love that you put into every watch. I hope to see you fix many more to come.
Condolences for Rosie, congratulations on Jose's newborn. Great time piece. Outstanding work as usual Marshall. Another great video.
It's so satisfying seeing a watch restored.
Thank you for your compassion toward Jose and Rosie.
So therapeutic watching your skills at restoring old watches.
I stumbled across your channel a few months ago and I have to say I love your videos. Your overall discipline, mise en place and perfectionism give a great vibe and the good quality of the video just adds to the experience. Keep up the great work!
What a great looking classic.. A super restoration to this Tudor Rose...broken parts discovered then replaced. It must've been banged around a bit of the years, but now, will be cherished and worn with pride. A wonderful remembrance to 'Rosie'. Thanks for the tour Marshall... Kudos
Wow, Marshall, if that watch could talk, what tales would it have to tell? Great to see two people wanting to save it. Hopefully it will go on fo many more years now. Thanks for sharing. From UK.
Well this is great. From someone who knows Marshall from his work with the MtG community, I bumped into this channel by accident a couple weeks ago and thought "Hey, this guy sounds exactly like Marshall from LR. And his name is Marshall. I'm sure it's just a coincidence, but the channel is awesome." I then noticed the playmat on the restoration table. Then I saw the news channel interview, and it was actually Marshall from LR. I've found a whole new admiration for your work, and now I can't stop watching your restoration videos and they've been great company for when I'm working late.
Thanks for all you do, you've provided me with thousands of hours of entertainment with MtG content and now I've got hundreds more to go through on this channel.
Loved the thoughtful closing shot of the wonderfully revived Tudor set down next to the dog bowl and kibble. I appreciate how you provide us with a parting shot that relates to the watch's history. Oh, and when you got the movement running, I'm pretty sure I was smiling as much as you were. Great vid.
Thanks for this I watched to learn how to do this on my dad's old Tudor oyster prince. What I have learned is that this is WAY above my pay scale! I am amazed!
My dad bought his watch new and wore it for about 25years, and put it in a drawer after receiving a new watch from Esso. It's mine now and I now know I need to send it to someone else to service it and get it ticking again.
Just want to say these "big rose" Tudors with the roulette date wheels are my favorites. It's also worth noting these movements (Tudor Cal. 39X, actually made by Fleurier) are extremely rare & valuable vs the later ETAs... Especially this one: Most Tudors with 390 or 395's had the common copper finish; this type with the rhodium plating was only used in the Submariners and earliest 1st gen Prince-Dates like this. People will pay well over $2500 just for a complete rhodium finish 390/395 with no dial or case or anything in order to use the parts in their Tudor Sub...
Nice to see a Cal. 39X without a worn rotor post/bearing and scrapes all over the caseback and movement too! I've owned and worked on several of these, and the rotor post/bearing is a massive weak point. Very common to see these with worn out floppy rotors, and since parts are very scarce and expensive for this caliber, anyone looking to buy one of these should keep an eye out for the telltale circular scrape marks of a bad rotor on the inner caseback. Of course even the badly worn rotors will still function in that they wind the watch, but they will produce an awful rattling noise and scuff everything up.
Thanks for the insight. Spectacular piece. What would you say this piece he got going again is worth, $5000?
36:29...the most satisfying moment...Marshall, the excitement in your voice says it all sir.
Marshall you are so amazing. Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes This Tudor is beautiful.
What a lovely sentiment behind the ownership of this watch.
I got my first mechanical watch this week, nothing fancy just a Seiko 5 but I love it!
Nice 👍
Love these vids, it’s like watching Bob Ross art videos!
Great job, love the way you put a story behind the watch itself. Gives it a better feel. Keep up the stellar work.
This is fantastic, My Tudor Pelagos LHD has the same color combination date wheel. Its called a Roulette date wheel due to it being Reds/Evens - Black/Odds. Condolences for Rosie this is a great way to remember her. Brilliant video content as always Marshall.
Hi Marshall, I noticed that after the final installation of the balance bridge, after tightening you moved the watch and the bridge moved very slightly. May just be a tiny bit of flex as the bridge is canterlevered, but it may be that the bridge screw is slightly too long, which could partially explain how the pallet fork became bent.
Edit: can also see the barrel bridge wobbling while running during installing in the case
Saw the same thing.
yes, it's a nice work for the layman but very ugly for the professional ...
@@-timetowatch1110 what is your point please ?
I saw the balance cock wobbling too! At first I thought it was just an optical illusion, but I kept noticing it. That may account for some of the beat error, right?
Was going to comment the same thing!
Your off-handed comment saved my x-mas plans. I've been learning the hobby this last year and I purchased an old Seiko automatic for a friend's gift. I found that, while the watch worked fine as an auto, it wouldn't wind manually. I didn't want to give something that only 'sorta' worked, and was really bummed out. After confirming, I now know that I had a movement designed without manual wind and it was a great gift!
I had things to do today that I postponed until watching this video. I'm pretty sure I may be dealing with an addiction here, lol. Man, it's just so satisfying to watch you break down something so small and complex and to put it back together again.
@tradde11 That's what I keep thinking! Not to mention, these old watches had different schematics and it seems he's just going on memory when he puts them back together.
@tradde11 There's a DYI watch club where they will send you the tools, parts, and video links to build your own automatic. I'm very tempted to try that, but like you, I just wonder if my hands would be steady/calm enough. It's like Marshall is a microscopic surgeon!
@tradde11 That sounds like a smart approach...if you search diy watch club you'll find it instantly...
I have one of these in gold and had it restored. It was my Grandfather's. So cool to see a rebuild!
Got my first real watch a seiko 5 for my birthday last week due to this channel.
It has the clear back so I can take it off and see the balance/automatic winding doing its magic. Love watching these teardowns!
Marshall, I noticed at 44:35 the balance bridge appeared loose and was rocking back and forth. What's up with that?
I'm glad I never went into watch making and repair.
Got a bit of a tremor in my hand.
Truly amazing how you remember where all the parts go.
Just amazing and very satisfying. I doubt if anyone can relate to this, but it takes me back to my days as a programmer on one of the early micro-processors in the late 60s.
Great story behind this watch.
It came out beautifully.
You’re like a heart surgeon, literally bringing back something to life!
Your admission of a mistake for not knowing the sequence of installation keeps it real. That was very satisfying seeing that old Tudor put back to working condition . I'm sure Jose' will be thrilled to have a reminder of Rosie with him on his wrist. Well done.
I have to say that I only came across your channel by chance Sir and I never ever thought that I would look at anything on RUclips for the best part of an hour. However, I found this video so well made and so informative and coupled with your enthusiasm and extraordinary skills was an absolute pleasure to watch (pardon the pun).
I am 68 and have my late father's Rolex Oyster imperial chronometer which I always had serviced by Rolex until 30 years ago when Rolex said they no longer have the parts, although they wanted to buy it for their museum. It still works and keeps excellent time for it's age which is now close to a hundred years. 🙏🙏🇬🇧
I feel a bit childish saying this, but I immediately realized that was a balance wheel lacking a spring, and felt quite proud when 'teacher' confirmed it. I also have to say that this video is one of the best in that our mentor, Marshall, was a bit perplexed by some of the features of this little beauty. Such fun!
Now Rosie's time will never end! What an awesome story and an awesome video.
great video, thanks.... you asked and answered the question about how the tiny screws are made. but ive always wondered how the jewels were made so precise in size and temper?
I’ve seen most of your videos, I like that you explain all the parts every time, I’m getting to where I can name parts as you do, getting to know how one works. I’m considering one of those “put it together yourself” kits, as I’ve been a watch nut for years.
Also, I liked the second brown strap better, made the dial markers “pop” in my opinion.
Thanks for a great channel.
Before I started watching you, I spent 75 years on earth not understanding how a watch worked! After I broke my Hopalong Cassidy X-mas gift on the first day, I never really was a watch fan or user, a cheap plastic digital stopwatch on a lanyard does me just fine, but Dang-it-all, I'm hooked now! Thanks M8.
Thanks for watching!
The editing on this video with the perfectly timed camera angles and commentary is phenomenal!
Watching someone carefully restore a watch and bring it to life is relaxing...you are like watching Bob Ross, and I say that with the greatest of respect. truly love your channel
Thank you, means a lot!
Marshall, I started watching your videos maybe six months ago and I love coming back to your channel and seeing the updates. I recently got a family heirloom, my great-grandfather's old pocket watch and I'm hoping I can clean and service it myself. I'm a long ways from that goal, as I'm just now dipping my toes into the hobby. However I wanted you to know that these videos and your insights have inspired me to this goal. For a long time I wanted to send it in, but now I want to do the service myself and I would have never gotten to that point without your videos. Please keep it up!
I was given this same watch in bad shape. Thinks to this video i have it all apart and clean. Today I installed the train of wheels. Only took 2 days to get it to fit together.
Thank you very much for the video help.
Such a different movement--one of the best videos from you in ages. Watching these brings me to a happy place.
Marshall - I’m a new subscriber to your channel. I’m a watch enthusiast with a small collection. I find your channel so soothing to watch. Watching the service of the watches you work on makes me appreciate my collection even more so. Keep up the amazing work. Best, Mr Valjoux
Ps - I can’t find any moonphase restorations in your library, I would love to see one worked on 🙏🏼⌚️
It is very calming watching you fix watches. Having the skill set you have and keeping a steady hand while doing the work. Also the way you narrate the story is w also calming. Thank you Marshall and keep up the good work.
What a great video. I love your craftsmanship. You’re an artist sir. It never gets old you explaining what the parts are and how they work.
I can’t sop watching these videos. Great watchmaking and even better commentary & storytelling. Watching this intricate work kind of washes the stress of my day away, strangely enough. Thank you for the content.
Usually I'm calm when I see you working your magic but this time you really took the cake. I was on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next. Thanks from Centralia, WA.
I love old watches, especially with a story. I am always pleased when you post a new video. Thanks for sharing
These videos always relax me. Something so satisfying about seeing someone dismantle and reassemble something so precise.
the moment the watch begins to run again after the extensive work you put into restoring it is always so, so gratifying. congrats on yet another wonderful revival, marshall!
When you had the disappointment of the balance wheel not working 1st time you found the reason and it started working i almost expected you to quote the movie "IT'S ALIVE.IT'S ALIVE" another great video, and my stress level goes down another notch.
This fascinates me because at 64 years old, and always wanting a Rolex and couldn't afford it, I just purchased a new Tudor which I had never heard of until doing some online research for a Rolex. New Rolex's are still way out of my price range so after looking at Tag's, Omega's, Longines, and others in that price point I discovered Tudor. What a really neat watch! I love the old school looks and features. Couldn't be happier with it! Interesting history behind Tudor and this venerable baby brother to the Rolex is growing in popularity!
The Bob Ross of watches!! Voice is very soothing after a rough day.
Another winner 🥇....This channel let's me escape from reality and enjoy relics and remnants of a better time...this channel is therapeutic
My family on my maternal side comes from a long line of watchmakers and I have always had an innate attraction to watches for as long as I can remember. After watching this channel, I never even considered that this could be a hobby and I certainly could not afford to become a master watchmaker in the traditional sense. Marshall, you've inspired me to take up this hobby and I'm incredibly excited to get started. Thank you
Beautiful restoration Marshall, and quite emotional as well. I’m an animal lover and was moved by the story of this watch. Thank you
Looks amazing with the light colored band
With as many of your videos I've watched, I am continually amazed by your amazing attention to detail!
What a beautiful little watch, well worth the effort to repair, Love your enthusiasm as it kicks into life. Keep the videos coming
The watch worked because you are very talented and Rosie loved her papa.
There is something fascinating to me about people who know so much about a topic. This man is pretty much a self-made expert on watches and I cannot look away, despite having very little interest in the topic myself. I don't doubt for a second that he'll get these things running in the end.
Beautifully done. Beautiful sentiments. Hope José is wearing it proudly.
Another fantastic repair, thanks for the video. For some reason watching these watch repair videos, relax me.
Marshall, 34:41 the bent pallet fork will remain in my memory forever. I was reading this book "Practical watch repairing" by Donald de Carle (1946) and lo and behold there was a tool for repairing bent pallet forks and it was not an uncommon thing either. The trouble to find this video and watch it again was worth it! Well done and thank you - you are amazing, sharing you knowledge.
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Sir : You always have the right spare parts replacement to get the things done , how lucky you are !
I can't find the spare parts for my two watches !
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Marshall, I loved this one on 2 levels, 1) it’s movement is different, 2) it looks lovely!
Another great one, Marshall. I’m a huge fan of Tudor; long live the rose and shield!
Here's to you and here's to Rosy. Happy Holidays and New Year to all.
What a beautiful watch and restoration. I recently managed to buy a similar watch, a 1950's Tudor Oyster Prince Junior and I love it. Thanks for the amazing video.
You make me appreciate my watch more and I wish I still had all the watches I discarded through the years. I guess there is a place for digital but not on my wrist.
I was going to give this one a pass then you mentioned Rosie. For a dog tragic like me, it was a "must watch". Thanks for the blog and Aroha to Rosie's dad.💕
These are amazing videos. So relaxing and you are not only talented in watch repair, but also in the narration. Speaking comes so naturally to you.
Man you told us you were a hobbiest but I can't believe this!
I love your videos and the stories you tell!!!
Whenever I watch your videos, all the stress accumulated in my job melts away, I come down and relax!
For that alone you have my greatest respect and thanks!
Please keep up the good work!
Lovely Greetings from germany!
Great to see a watch brand that I actually have in my possession on the operating table, that being a Tudor Oyster Prince Rotor Self Winding. This watch belonged to my father and was bought in the early 1960s. I've often wondered what the insides looked like, so this video would probably be close. Thanks for another entertaining timepiece service, Marshall. Just so relaxing to watch.
Beautiful watch and an equally beautiful back story. ❤
Hey marshal great video as usual! If I may though I would like to share a tip I learned about ultrasonic cleaners. I find it's best to fill the entire chamber with water and then put all the parts in a mason jar with the cleaning detergent. This way the parts are cleaned without wasting a ton of cleaning solution trying to fill the whole chamber. I've seen other youtubers try to get around not wasting cleaning solution by not filling the chamber all the way but that's actually damaging to the machine. I love the vids, I just wanted to share this tip that might help save you and other people a bit of money.
THAT is a great tip. Thanks MrRoomba!