Here's My First Attempt at Gold Plating During a Vintage Watch Restoration!

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Жыл бұрын

Marshall picks up a lovely Universal Genève gold dress watch from eBay that has a few issues. The plating has deteriorated, the crystal is cracked, and the movement is running but not very well. Otherwise it's great! Come along for the ride as Marshall takes on another restoration here on Wristwatch Revival!
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@lmSuperSerial Жыл бұрын

guess im not going to bed now

@ltmc2h694 Жыл бұрын

Same

@TrueHolarctic Жыл бұрын

Same

@alexthelion335 Жыл бұрын

Same

@actualgarbage8807 Жыл бұрын

@screetchycello Жыл бұрын

same

@Alakarr Жыл бұрын

Nice job with the plating. A word of advice when you are plating, attach your leads, then turn on the power supply. The sparks you were causing when attaching and disconnecting your leads can ignite the gasses coming off the plating solution. Primarily this is an issue with with the cleaning solution as all the bubbles coming off that solution are hydrogen. The amount of hydrogen coming off that beaker isn't huge, but if it ignites it is loud and with scare the crap out of you. It could also shatter the beaker. I worked doing plating for over a year and had that happen a few times, but on large industrial tanks.

@DavidPlass Жыл бұрын

+1 Be careful!

@spacedreamer9055 Жыл бұрын

Indeed, always put on the power last. And something with Hydrogen being an explosive mixture between 5%-75%. Otherwise cool video to watch and see the process.

@tocksin2 Жыл бұрын

Agreed! I recommend a power supply that has an output on/off button. So you can set up the supply with the output off to the right voltage and current. And then hook up your wires. And then just hit the output on button. Cheap power supplies are always on and are not as reliable when they are powering up and down.

@eirinym Жыл бұрын

A good idea would be to get a small fan to blow over the top of the beaker. At least then you'd know you're not allowing much hydrogen to concentrate around your electrodes.

@jb678901 Жыл бұрын

Crikey.

@kd5txo Жыл бұрын

I'm a retired Family Practice Doctor and I have had the privilege of watching several very adept Neurosurgeons work on the brains of ill patients. Surgeries would often last many, many hours. And I see similarities from that in your videos.... these videos are a pleasure to see. You do some fine and exacting work and your results are no less amazing ... think about that.

@SianaGearz Жыл бұрын

Lukily you can just put a watch aside and finish it later. And also it's just a mechanism, if you ruin it, in the grand scheme of things, the loss isn't that huge.

@EASYTIGER10 Жыл бұрын

Marshall's the sort of person you want in an global emergency: Everyone: "The world's stopped spinning on it's axis, what do we doooo?" 😲 Marshall: "I have a tool for that"

@richardmeyer418 Жыл бұрын

I'll order a new mainspring on eBay.

@boba1024 Жыл бұрын

@@richardmeyer418 Did you check the balance wheel first?

@fraenkiboii Жыл бұрын

I started smiling when he pulled out the German "Feintaster". German watcher here :)

@Nandru85 Жыл бұрын

A vintage tool that he probably refurbished himself

@darrelljohnston8676 Жыл бұрын

lmao..nice

@SheaRibbster Жыл бұрын

It's a relief to see somebody plating that's actually using agitation, and rotating the part in the solution to allow even distribution. You picked it up from KZfaq spot on, just like WE do from YOU! Thanks!

@verdacht666 Жыл бұрын

After getting my Longines pocket watch (made in 1911) restorated, I became fond of watch repair videos and you Mr. Marshall, are one of the stars :) Keep the videos comin'

@michelj.gaudet5048 Жыл бұрын

Hi-ho, all!✨🤗✨ I am an "Old-fart" in my 70s, and I 'follow' many, many channels here on KZfaq. Dear provider, I want YOU to know that I can not think of ANY other channel here that provides me as much value (IMHO) as yours. Although I will NEVER be taking a time piece apart, I find it WONDERFUL that I NOW can better understand and appreciate the workings of such intricate little boogers. My absolute FAVE feature of your videos is how you take the time to do the 'voice-over', explaining all you are doing. THANK YOU SO MUCH for the enjoyment your content provides me. If I could, I would show my appreciation in a more tangible way, but living on my Social Security can be something of the juggling act regarding what is more or less needed to be taken care of... know-what-I-mean, Butterbean? lol I shall be watching for as long as you upload.

@tarabergthold6633 Жыл бұрын

I love how you narrate as though it’s you’re first time seeing what’s happening along with us.

@DaytoonRewa Жыл бұрын

Marshall is literally the Bob Ross of watch videos. Mad respect for this guy teaching anyone who wants to watch and learn.

@local.gay.writer Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh! I'm so proud of your first attempt at gold plating! It looks amazing!

@agenericaccount3935 Жыл бұрын

I'd love a longer piece on how you go about regulating a movement.

@feelgoodfaster Жыл бұрын

This channel is my new meditation. It's just so fixating and calming to watch this guy rebuild watches. Love the video angles and macro and editing. Love the commentary. Love the authenticity. Love it all.

@LEdHeadW Жыл бұрын

Always a great day when I see a new video from Marshall.

@solorbob Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your posts. I’ve taken Mark’s course and been collecting my tools. I’m ready to give it a go myself on my first watch.

@BeforeThisNovember Жыл бұрын

Hey man, how are you getting on with it? Mind showing me where the course is?

@MikeT Жыл бұрын

Looks great. The science behind electro plating is so cool

@andyoverall1951 Жыл бұрын

Great work, nice to see an old watch with that much style given a new lease of life.

@HappyJackington Жыл бұрын

Please don't wear gloves when you buff or polish with the Dremel. I know you don't want the polishing compounds on your hands, but the gloves can get caught in the wheel and take your fingers along for the ride. The Dremel doesn't have enough torque to destroy your hand, but it definitely could rip your skin and break a bone ore two. The safest way to buff, polish, or grind metal is bare handed. It's a lot better to lose a bit of skin than it is to lose your fingers. Aside from that I really do enjoy these videos and they have given me an appreciation for wrist watches that I never had. I recently got my grandfather's watch and am in awe of the fact it still runs after 50+ years. These devices are a mechanical marvel.

@FleetingSands Жыл бұрын

Love your work Marshall! Nothing better to be watching on a drizzly Tuesday afternoon.

@StateBicycle366 Жыл бұрын

I have no idea why but just seeing and learning how watches work and hearing the history behind the watch world is so relaxing. Never expected for me to like watch repairing lmao

@eidiotwind2084 Жыл бұрын

I took about a 4 month un-intentional break from the channel and now I get to catch up!! Such an easy video to watch and relax to.

@marksnyder2232 Жыл бұрын

The "Feintester" is an interesting tool that appears to be made from a dial indicator with a fixed anvil. Dial indicators are commonly used in machining and mechanical operations for measuring fine distances. Interestingly enough, they use a mechanism with parts very similar to watch parts, and serviced with the same tools. I have some old indicators that I plan on cracking open and servicing, based on the skills I've learned watching this channel.

@1Klus Жыл бұрын

There you go! The power of a youtube channel.

@markfinley7973 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I could "watch" all day. I would love to see a video on how the small parts and tiny screws are machined!

@johngonzalez3634 Жыл бұрын

I always watch you before bed, very soothing and calming. Thank you.

@davidaeldon1214 Жыл бұрын

This is the best of all the watch repair sites. Marshall has a superior narrative....giving excellent info. and this is his greatest asset. Just amazing info clearly rendered. His camera visuals are the best too. I always learn something new, and I am astounded that I can watch for 45 min. ...and I am never bored. I really wish I had become involved with this 'hobby' when younger.....this kind of fine detail work is what I love....but Marshall is really the best of all in providing great info....and is entertaining as well. Very impressed by his professionalism . Thanks for a great site.

@DaddyK1tt3n Жыл бұрын

I only discovered your channel 3 days ago and I have watched so many of your videos that I can predict what you'll do or say next. Lemme tell you though: it never gets old! Seeing someone master their craft and improve on the fly is one of the most satisfying things out there. :) Thank you for putting out such quality content!

@vinnynsb Жыл бұрын

I love the progression of the equipment. I caught an older WR video, and you can see how the tools have gone from just the necessities to get started, to a quality tool for every task Marshal runs into.

@carrite Жыл бұрын

Guess where those Patreon dollars go!

@stitchergary Жыл бұрын

I don't even wear a watch, but I enjoy watching and listening to this man...thanks for the video

@chronoboat11 Жыл бұрын

WOW!!! Is that a Rolex Batman you are wearing??? Your channel must be really profitable!!! You've earned it. Love this channel.

@MasterSandman Жыл бұрын

I'd say this was a "golden" opprtunity to add the skill of plating to your repertoire! 😂 And a beautiful result on your first attempt! 💖👏 I'd wear that any day of the week! What a stunning watch! 👌

@Tenkterian Жыл бұрын

Never heard of that "Feintaster" before. Linguistically, it contains the german words "fein" (fine, delicate, intricate) and "Taster" (from german "tasten" -> to grope, to feel or examine through touching), so its a "fine-groper". Gotta love the naming conventions for old, specialized tools. 😁

@mueltenius6952 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Marshall is teacher in his part time. An education specialist, unintentionally. I reference the individual who stated " if the world stopped spinning " Marshall is the man i would concider a genuine hope to fix it. I always enjoy anything he shares and teaches. No pedestal. Simply an engaging person in his enjoyment and he shares with us. Ty Marshall. Sam

@janklaas3242 Жыл бұрын

I don't even wear a watch but the videos are so addictive!! Thank you!

@Arachnikadia Жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos! Ive learned so much and Im getting into watch repair and Horology too! Thanks for being a great role model and teacher!

@TheDonCucaracho Жыл бұрын

After watching many of your videos, today I got my first watch repair tool kit from Amazon. Boy do you make it look easy. Boy are them screws and gears *tiny*. Boy did I screw up big time.

@philiprice7875 Жыл бұрын

the art of a MASTER is making the impossible look easy the art of a CRAFTSMAN is to encourage the followers i too would love to try but fingers that can make a cream into butter a memory that can drain pasta and eyes that need armour plating type glass. makes me happy to watch in awe

@MichaelSteeves Жыл бұрын

Start with cheap watches, expect to make mistakes, learn from them, enjoy!

@xlerb2286 Жыл бұрын

@@philiprice7875 I hear you on the fingers and the, um, er, memory - yeah, memory. But fwiw being nearsighted is an advantage in this craft. I knew a retired fellow that did watch repair as a "relaxing hobby" (He'd worked in a standards lab and to him a millionth of an inch was nothing to get worked up over). He was extremely nearsighted and when he needed to get a really good look at some small part he just put down the jewelers loupe and took off his glasses. He and his wife are both long gone now, and I sure do miss them. They were good friends to a young man trying to figure out what he wanted to be and do. By coincidence his name was Mr. Marshall.

@philiprice7875 Жыл бұрын

@@xlerb2286 yea my good eye is -20 my bad is -45 my bad is also "lazy" so doing any close up work even with a loupe is just about impossible for me. a pity as i would love to try this out

@andycrossland3892 Жыл бұрын

I love hanging out with you and watching you enjoy your hobby. Thanks for making these for us to enjoy Marshall.

@charliedebravo3960 Жыл бұрын

After watching your channel on watch restoration, I am beginning to understand how watches work. You made it looks as a simple process. Tq.

@martinholahan Жыл бұрын

Hooked on these videos! I have my dad's old Hamilton watch that I've taken to be repaired, but they never get around to it and I've taken it back. Now, I don't trust any local guys!! Thanks for making these videos! I have even thought maybe I'll try fixing my dad's watch myself, but then I remember, "I suck at everything!" I can make anything worse!

@HS-qf5of Жыл бұрын

Holy smokes, Martin! I think you should take the watch repair course and after some practice, go for it with the Hamilton! You can practice until you are sure there is no obstacle. There are hundreds of inexpensive practice watches on eBay. I think you can do it.

@hangpilot1200 Жыл бұрын

Marshall, you've got me to jump into the deep end! I just purchased a vintage pocket watch from Ebay and my wife bought be a Borgeon matt and basic tool set for my birthday. Lord, give me Marshall's patience! ;-)

@arimunic Жыл бұрын

Best of luck on your foray into the hobby!

@Quickened1 Жыл бұрын

@tradde11 pocket watches are still made today, albeit, not of the same quality as the days of ole...

@hangpilot1200 Жыл бұрын

@tradde11 I bought a 1918 Ball Railroad w/ a Hamilton movement. Right at $300. There were cheaper quality pocket watches, but I own a Ball wrist watch and wanted to stay 'in family' ;-)

@SianaGearz Жыл бұрын

@tradde11 Maybe junk isn't so bad to learn from. I have an automatic i got in China for $12, i cracked its crystal so i'll need to take it apart; might as well have a look see i guess how comfy i am taking apart and putting back together the mechanism; and if i ruin it, no big deal, they're a little more expensive now but infinitely replenishable. I'm used to doing microelectronics so manipulating really small parts with sharp tweezers without them pinging away too often is a skill i already have, so it shouldn't be THAT huge a jump. I'm thinking most people will struggle with tweezer control at first somewhat fierce, as well as working at high magnification.

@SianaGearz Жыл бұрын

@tradde11 We had not conversed before - you may be confusing me with someone else - and i have absolutely no gripes with you or your statements.

@simonatherton8339 Жыл бұрын

Out of all the horology youtubers, yours are by far my favorite. Unless I am specifically looking at a particular movement, even though I am subscribed to them, yours are the only ones I watch all of them, I have even watched your back catalog of videos.

@simonatherton8339 Жыл бұрын

I really doubt Marshall has a free gift for me.

@sweettoof9002 Жыл бұрын

I nominate you for the KZfaq academy award for editing. Love your videos.

@Al-po2oh Жыл бұрын

Hi Marshall, cool video. If possible I would like to see a video dealing with main spring winders, left and right hand. I am having a lot of difficulty doing this. I have damaged many mainsprings trying to master this. Thanks again.

@Luspenchief Жыл бұрын

So that one amazing little boomerang in the keyless combines the yoke, the yoke spring and the setting lever spring?! That's genius, but makes me wonder why you don't see that more often these days. You are probably right though- it's cheaper to produce the other way.

@allenrussell1947 Жыл бұрын

Nice to hear you mention Mark Lovick. His channel has really helped me a ton.

@christopherjulianus2214 Жыл бұрын

Nice in deed! I’m a former clock and watches repair guy. Yes, I started on pocket watches and pocket clocks! Your doing well, I must say! I’m always willing to learn more, so I’m always watching you work! Please write me back if you have time.

@albertsmyth9616 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Marshall, loved every minute going through the process with you, thank you so much. I’m thoroughly in tune with you attitude towards ‘restoration’ and always think that you hit exactly the right note. An awful lot of things look so much better with their age and experience showing; much like human beings!

@stevezozuk9622 Жыл бұрын

That was a great lesson for us all when you plated the watch Marshal . The steps are always fascinating to watch . I just got * some * of my tools to get started on opening my first watch to repair , or at least look at for a bit first . Cheers my friend

@philiprice7875 Жыл бұрын

take in stages stage one open back, look at the parts say "oh crap" go to stage two,, stage two close back, buy more research books

@USS-SNAKE-ISLAND Жыл бұрын

Marshall is the Bob Ross of watchmaking.

@kneipenterrorist685 Жыл бұрын

I love how energetic you are on every Single of you Videos

@ygrbooks Жыл бұрын

Great video - as always: thank you Marshall. As a brand, Universal Genève is highly collectable, because the watches they made are of outstanding quality. In fact, I would go so far as to say they are better than the watch you are wearing in the video. Much better.

@codykelton1384 Жыл бұрын

Rolex is the Harley Davidson of the watch world. Looks great and is of really good quality, but is it any better than anything else in that price range? No. What they have done, such as Harley, is build a culture around their brand that makes people think they are the best at everything they do. A watch enthusiast can buy a Rolex and appreciate what it is, same with Harley (they both have rich histories), but the culture surrounding them is completely fabricated and I would say that is the thing that most people are buying into.

@wackowacko8931 Жыл бұрын

When demagnetizing, you might want to demagnetize it in one direction, then turn the watch 90 degrees and demagnetize it again. The reason for this is that magnetic fields have poles, and the demagnetizing field might line up with those poles. If that happens the demagnetizing field will have no effect on the magnetized parts in the watch that line up with that pole. The second demagnetizing field needs to be orthogonal, or 90 degrees to the initial field in order to completely eliminate any magnetized parts, according to applications of Maxwells equations.

@arimunic Жыл бұрын

Don't em degaussers first magnetize into a know direction then demagentize to prevent this issue?

@watcherror Жыл бұрын

@@arimunic That is correct to my knowledge.

@rikspector Жыл бұрын

Marshall, You and the the Nekkid watch repair man are my go to channels. Lots of fun, Cheers, Rik

@luisgallo0303 Жыл бұрын

I watch a new video every night and it helps me fall asleep, thank you WWR you’re awesome ❤ Thanks to you I found a new love for wristwatches ❤❤❤

@NikitaKalininn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for yet another fantastic video Marshall! Learnt a lot from your content over time. One thing to note for others about the mainspring winders/replacement mainsprings. It is absolutely possible to wind these springs in by hand so long as you do it carefully and don't rush the process. There is plenty of information online about how to do it for those who can't spend a solid amount of money on winders.

@Trainwheel_Time Жыл бұрын

Yes I do it by hand as well. I will at some point invest into a set of winders but by hand is working well for me right now.

@solarbirdyz Жыл бұрын

I've recently done my first nickel plating and made my own solution along the way - and it turned exactly the same green as you have in your nickel plating solution. I'm pretty sure just based on how it all works that you wouldn't want any sort of colourant involved, it would just risk bad interactions with the plating, same as any other undesired particle or contaminant. It's really pretty stuff, honestly, particularly the gold medium. Mmmmm, forbidden koolaid!

@davidcameron648 Жыл бұрын

@tradde11 It's actually super easy to nickel plate items. All you need is some distilled white vinegar, salt, a DC power source with clip leads, a glass jar, and a couple of small nickel plates. You fill the glass jar about 3/4 full with the vinegar, add about a pinch of salt (it increases the conductivity of the solution), clip both the positive and negative leads of the power supply to a nickel strip (positive lead on one, and the negative on the other), suspend the strips in the jar so they are not touching, and turn on the power supply. Once the solution turns green, it's ready. Turn off the power and remove the negative lead and it's nickel strip (leave the positive lead and it's strip connected and in the solution). Attach the negative lead to the item you want to plate and place it in the solution. Turn the power back on to plate. When done, you can store the solution for later use, but don't pour it down the sink or on the ground as it is somewhat toxic.

@solarbirdyz Жыл бұрын

@tradde11 Yeah, what David said. The only part David might've left out is that you want to filter the solution afterwards before using it. Drip coffee filters are good for that.

@TheHiderOfKeys Жыл бұрын

You're totally right. That green colour would be from the nickel ions in the solution. Really cool stuff. Different metals ions in solution in different oxidation states absorb different light giving them their colours. Same reason that rust is orange and copper alloys like brass become green/blue after being oxidised.

@SianaGearz Жыл бұрын

@tradde11 I've made mine in similar way as described by others except i used a citric acid solution by just dropping as much of the crystalline stuff as would dissolve in water and diluting it then about 2- to 3-fold and dropped a little artificial sweetener (saccharine) as an attempt at brightener. There's really numerous ways you can go about it. If you think about it there's actually plenty of useless organic junk floating about from any organic acid you use, especially vinegar is pretty filthy to begin with, not purely acetic acid. Once you have added salt for initial conductivity before you got any metal ions into the solution, you have at least sodium acetate/citrate or whatnot in there, there's no hard need to be particularly precious about the composition, the junk doesn't seem to interfere and might as well improve the solution. If i were to guess, the colour is structural, by the metal ions in the solution interacting with light wavelength purely due to size. Gold solutions are known to build largely bluish purpleish colours. I don't think there's anything added for the colour, but if there was a dye, i don't think it would interfere.

@Steve_Schiffenhaus Жыл бұрын

As a dentist I found the comment about “gloves making fine motor work difficult” amusing 😆 love the channel my friend

@ronenroth9397 Жыл бұрын

There's no other channel I can genuinely say this about, but yours are the only videos I never skip ahead, it's so great building up the anticipation, it never ceases to amaze me how controlled your motions must be to be able to do this. Thank you for sharing your hobby!

@tybertimus Жыл бұрын

Early birthday present to me, a new video from Marshall! Always good for a newbie like me to hear the basics repeatedly along with new information. Question: do you use the Robur press with mineral glass crystals? Or is it strictly for acrylic?

@occultustactical6138 Жыл бұрын

Marshall I have a Bulova Accutron tuning fork watch from the 1970s. It has not run for 40+ years and was my father's pride and joy. I've looked and don't believe you have ever done an overhaul on an Accutron. I'd love to send it you for a great episode. It has a plastic crystal that's cracked and would need replacing, my preference would be glass. Let me know your thoughts.

@SianaGearz Жыл бұрын

Good luck, would love to see that Accutron!

@mythicalrats7345 Жыл бұрын

These are my new evening video's 😴 from detailgeek to Tysytube ... now you 💕

@ericfg806 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, as usual. I'd like to see a WWR 'Special' about tools used in the trade. Especially about the used tools you've bought, possibly repaired, and re-used.

@_GOD_HAND_ Жыл бұрын

Check out JD Richard Watch Repair channel (not affiliated with him). He showcases niche specialty tools used by watchmakers. He's also great about answering questions if you're getting into the hobby yourself.

@franziscoschmidt Жыл бұрын

Hey marshal, love your videos! Just a curious question: what complications are you working with? It appears to me that certain complications are much harder to service. Love what you are doing, exited to see your uploads every time! Much love!

@v-1nce Жыл бұрын

interesting and informative video as always! i'm wondering about the cost of the main spring winder. i work in a field where tools can be very expensive also, but ~$1k for that single item seems very high, even for a low-volume, specialty tool. are its internals unexpectedly complex for a hand crank, or does it require calibration perhaps? now that i'm asking this, i wonder if you'd consider making a detailed video (or a series!) on watchmaking tools, and what makes them unique and/or expensive? i personally find this aspect just as compelling as the restoration videos!

@awdturbopowah773 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see Marshall do another video on tools (he has a couple on the channel if you haven't seen them, like what tools you need to get started video mentions which tools you can buy cheap versions of). However, to answer your question, it's absolutely not complex inside heh, it's 100% a case of Swiss companies that serve a relatively low-volume tool industry gouging their customers. Mainspring winders are a perfect example of this, as they're extremely simple mechanically. The Chinese copies of these tools are 1/10th the price, and often made in the same factories where the "Swiss" parts are ("Swiss Made" is a bit of a scam term). You're really paying for finishing and quality control, since the Swiss companies will at least pay for better QA on their part production runs, compared to what the factories themselves sell as unbranded product out their back door.

@v-1nce Жыл бұрын

@@awdturbopowah773 i did check those out, and am always interested in more info :) also, thanks for the explanation... i shouldn't be surprised (working in software/security engineering), but hoped that perhaps there was something neat and mechanical hiding inside! at least a $1k investment gets you that super satisfying "thunk" every time in return :D

@awdturbopowah773 Жыл бұрын

@@v-1nce More info is always a good thing! And sure, always happy to explain/complain about Swiss part prices 😁. It's funny in this hobby how the complicated stuff is actually cheap. A timegrapher with complex integrated circuitry, graphical display, and sensitive calibrated microphones is under $200. Yet simple hand tools that can be churned out by factory machines sell for thousands of dollars 😂At least you get the THUNK true!

@christopherjunkins 8 ай бұрын

I swear, that easter egg... gets me every time still, yes I'm erratically going through the videos finding cool ones to watch and rewatch :D

@kypitbull Жыл бұрын

for some reason your videos started popping up in my recommendations. i have never really been into watches (way to expensive for my broke butt) but i can not stop watching your videos. The precision and small scale just tickle that part of my brain and i find them just super relaxing and interesting. Thank you for introducing me to the world of watch repair and restoration. SUBSCRIBED

@SianaGearz Жыл бұрын

Apropos broke butt, i bought an automatic in China for about $12 about 10 years ago. I'm definitely taking a peek inside when i get around to. I expect it to look somewhat filthy inside, no two shits given, but it's a true mechanical and it runs and contains just as many small parts you know, being a clone of ETA standard movements. It even keeps time adequately.

@FloridaClay Жыл бұрын

Interesting, as always. One question about the plating. How do you tell when you've got the gold thick enough to last for a while?

@_GOD_HAND_ Жыл бұрын

In general, the longer you leave in the plating bath, the thicker the gold layer will be. Also subsequent runs through the plating bath yield heavier deposition. The exact thickness depends on many variables: chemical composition of plating solution, plating bath temperature, applied voltage, base metal composition, etc. The plating solution manufacturer may have data they can share with you. Most don't. If not, you will have to break out the micrometer and conduct your own experiments using trial and error. Note also different terms refer to varying processes and plating thicknesses. Gold flashed, gold plated, gold electroplated, heavy gold plated, gold filled, gilded, and vermeil all mean different things. For watch cases, typical plating thickness is 40 micron of 18k yellow gold or equivalent. How you achieve that is up to you.

@aarronwalter Жыл бұрын

Hey, Marshall. How many of these watches do you keep in your collection and how many do you sell. Is there a place where your fans can buy one of these lovely gems? The plating process was fascinating to see. It’s like something from an alchemist’s laboratory!

@kyuutatsu Жыл бұрын

I don’t come because I wanna be a watch restorer but mostly I’m curious by nature and learning should never end at any point in one’s life! So I endeavor to know many things because its fun and interesting!

@thecrunchyferrett6985 Жыл бұрын

Your videos inspired me to take a crack at watch disassembly and reassembly, just for giggles. Spent $40 on a used "not running" pocket watch from a pawn shop. Turns out to run just fine if you wind it. Decided to take it apart anyway, using my trusty electronics repair screwdriver kit. First screw I touched, I sheared the shaft on one of the case screws holding the movement. Back to the drawing board...

@EACORE Жыл бұрын

Just in time for bed

@jonahhayden7667 Жыл бұрын

Oh yea

@dustinfritzfarr9529 Жыл бұрын

There is almost certainly no coloring in that solution. Gold, when it is a fine enough particle, is a purple color. I'm not an expert but I have watched enough precious metal refining videos here on youtube to have been baffled by that fact.

@KingNast Жыл бұрын

It's due to the structure of transition metal atoms.. It's kind of complicated, but they all absorb different wavelengths of light when electrons in the d subshell move to a higher orbital when hit by photons. I recently learned that's why pregnancy and covid tests show a pink/purple line, they use some type of gold in solution

@jaysoncowan5763 Жыл бұрын

I can't even express how this channel will be a historical document for hundreds maybe thousands of years. I don't think words will describe the weight of your actions.

@terrygruver3896 Жыл бұрын

You are amazing. Contrary to what you say you are a professional Your work ethic and integrity prove otherwise.Great job. Thank you.

@isabelapinto3599 Жыл бұрын

*Now with the recent economy, To get Financial FREEDOM you have to be making money while you're asleep.*

@RodrigoSJ.81 Жыл бұрын

That's impressive. I've been looking for a good trader that can help me trade and make good profits, But it's very hard to see a trusted one... I'm so happy found this day

@modergav Жыл бұрын

Marshall i must say: i'm a preety old sub to this channel as you might be aware and DUDE! You were once a learner but now, you are becoming a master of this craft. I've seen guys whom have doing this for 15 years and they don't have half of your skills. Awesome work my guy

@artkingofwholefoods74 Жыл бұрын

Sir. I got back into watches because of you. A 20 year gap in not wearing a watch. I can’t even put a strap on without doing something wrong, or breaking a push pin. Gold plating??? Forget about it… You are an INSPIRATION. 👏🏼👍🏼⌚️🙏

@dr.omar.insights2000 Жыл бұрын

Voice full of energy and enthusiasm. Keep the good work

@alanaeou7810 Жыл бұрын

I bought myself a vintage watch because of you Marshall, A 1966 Bulova Accutron Spaceview, I got into the history and patina of the watch and brand after watching you restored all those amazing watches! Thanks for opening an other door to my life!

@olivier8039 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for your humour and your expertise.

@grommy1234 Жыл бұрын

I think you have mastered "Zen and the Art of Watch Repair". A working meditation on micro and macro worlds.

@ptzish 5 ай бұрын

That gray strap was perfect for the gold and cream. Nice work!

@RobertFay Жыл бұрын

*- Congratulations on the 1st time Gold Plating experience. Great tutorial for us out here.*

@adrianmillard6598 Жыл бұрын

Marshal, you are such a great teacher-narrator. You're just a pleasure to watch and listen to.

@Aminuts2009 Жыл бұрын

I completely nerded out when you plated the watch parts. Subscribed.

@sarge-rf8mq Жыл бұрын

Always a great video! I know something I would enjoy is if it's possible to breakdown 2 watches at the same time a newer and an older one and explain the difference as you go. You always talk about the changes and advances but I have a hard time visualizing it even seeing the other videos. For example seeing the mechanism for having the seconds hand in the middle vs the outside or the keyless works vs a key setting mechanism.

@philiprice7875 Жыл бұрын

ahh all the stress that has built up over the week has gone after watching this episode so relaxing for a total nerd like me the photography, editing, the calm narration and although each watch assembly is mostly the same you NEVER assume that we know and continue to describe what (& why) you are doing without sounding bored or condescending. i did take a resting blood pressure before and after (iam a geekie nerd) and was down 13 points (silly thought after writing. you applying for a therapist licence and getting your videos on a prescription)

@thegrumpytexan Жыл бұрын

Every time you post a new video.. I get a big smile.

@lionking2950 Жыл бұрын

Your Videos are great and a Inspiration for the beaty of old vintage wrist watches 👍🏻😁

@edvictor3258 Жыл бұрын

Watching your videos has inspired me to start getting into watch repair. Your videos are so informative and made in such a captivating way. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into the channel!

@chrisrea7347 Жыл бұрын

Greetings again from NZ! What another great restoration, thank you for an enjoyable time!

@dieushade Жыл бұрын

A watchmaker friend once sent me one of your videos... and I am now totally obssessed. Gawd I love your videos! :)

@borassictime918 Жыл бұрын

I think you might well get a network TV show in the UK. We have programmes like ‘The Repair Shop’ and ‘James May: The Reassembler’, so you never know!

@nbrowser Жыл бұрын

I don't wear a fancy mechanical watch, nope I wear a Apple watch but Marshall's restorations here are nothing short of amazing to watch. This man has the skills and it shows, he likes to call himself a hobbyist but naw...he's a pro.

@antiqueexcavator9403 Жыл бұрын

Incredibly interesting discussion about the main spring!

@TayjoCA Жыл бұрын

Heres me requesting to see Marshall's watch collection again! Would make for a sweet video!

@akurakins Жыл бұрын

Man, you are working with SI units! I love you!

@trentwagner3080 Жыл бұрын

Always found watches fascinating, this might be my new favorite channel! Keep up the great content, I've learned a ton!

@walther9161 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing playing and especially how to order a mainspring !!

@IzEDraGoN Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you, the more I understand how mechanical watches work, the more I love them !! 😍😍

@williammills7778 Жыл бұрын

I have become addicted to your videos. I'm a bit of a geek of everything mechanical and these watches are just so fascinating to see restored. Thanks for posting and congratulations on your first gold plating.