His Grandfather's Vintage Watch Stopped Working While Gardening...

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2 жыл бұрын

Marshall gets his hands on a vintage Tudor Oyster watch from the 1950s! This is a highly sentimental piece that belonged to the owner's grandfather, but disaster has struck; the watch has stopped running and the winding crown won't go back in! Join Marshall as he tries his hand at getting this watch back on the wrist of the owner!
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@randyyount6293 2 жыл бұрын

There was a twin to this watch given to my grandfather's brother Sam. It also had an inscription. Sadly it's gone missing over the years since Sam passed away. It's probably in someone's desk drawer in the Okanogan, Canada. My grandfather was a truck driver and Sam hauled logs up and down the Columbia river in Canada with a tug boat and both watches survived. I sent this video to Sam's daughter (my cousin, Penny) and when she saw the watch she instantly saw images of her dad. She really enjoyed it, as did I. Thank you again, Marshall. You did such a wonderful job bringing my old watch back to life. It's never looked this good and this cool before. Having worn it for close to 35 years now it's become a part of me. When it stopped running and Rolex sent it back I thought I'd never get to wear it again. I really cherish it and very much appreciate how much you care about these old things and bring us all along for the ride. These old watches are a reminder of what life was like before everything turned digital. We need to hang on to them for as long as we can. And for the record, I take it off now whenever gardening.

@BJOlson 2 жыл бұрын

News flash, most people aren't staying for the watches, you could be taking apart a ceiling fan, it doesn't matter. You're a fantastic teacher and you hold attention like a magnet. Keep em' comin!

@Benjamini999 2 жыл бұрын

So i recently turned my hobby of watch repair into an actually paying job at a jewellers where i live and your videos were one of the major inspirations for me to go for it so... thank you!

@Inumuro Жыл бұрын

Seeing as a guy at his house can repeatedly do better, Im never buying a rolex.

@dersebbler9452 Жыл бұрын

Just a little trick from the Aerospace-Industry: If you want to save or protect a thread in a soft metal, use something called a Helicoil. Its basically a spring made from a wire that has a specific shape so that it can engage to threads on the outside while forming a threaded hole on the inside. Basically to save this watch, it would need to be drilled, a new (special) thread needs to be formed (Helicoil supplies every Kit with a special tap) and then the helicoil needs to be inserted. This actually produces a stronger thread in softer metals then just cutting a perfectly fine thread in the metal itself. Its basically used everywhere in Aerospace, from Planes, over Jet Engines, to Rockets. Its not cheap but works very well. Though im not sure if there is a Helicoil available for the threads used here or if there is enough space to form a bigger hole.

@Paka1983 2 жыл бұрын

"This watch will propably need a service." - I am no expert but I think so too.

@Thinkaboutit803 Жыл бұрын

The only thing that you can believe in that's not fake it a watch a restoration video. You just gave life to a piece of history. Just amazing.

@rh5971 2 жыл бұрын

Sitting here watching you service and repair this amazing watch and my daughter walks by, sees the video and asks, "Hey, Dad, does watching this kind of video get our gears going"? I respond, "Yes". Long silence before she says, "Great way to pass the time". Choking back the laughter I invited her to leave me alone. Great stuff on this one and what a beautiful watch! Cheers!

@JohnBodoni 2 жыл бұрын

Maaan, that strap was the perfect finishing touch on this project. Marshall, this was a success by any definition of the word - especially since you fixed what Rolex wouldn't touch. Congratulations! .. and thanks for sharing it with us.

@aleksandarmarkovic4992 2 жыл бұрын

Rolex sent it back... This shows how much they they value their history

@erranzimmermann1207 2 жыл бұрын

As someone in my 40s, I can't believe I teared up a bit seeing the owner hold the watch with a giant smile on his face. I was all good until that point. I can't imagine the joy he received having it returned in great working order (great beat times on the machine). Nicely done on the restoration!

@mattboski2339 Жыл бұрын

Im a transmission mechanic by trade, so when you talk about the rewarding feeling you get when you tear something down, clean the "patient" up, start the investigatory work to identify and resolve the issue(s), then put it all back together. The sense of pride you feel is unmatched because you know you put your all into it.

@unitedboss 2 жыл бұрын

Marshall. Best time of the day is seeing that notification comes from you. Big Hugs from Germany to USA. (:

@andrewkemp1407 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marshall, it's just coming up to

@W4EMB 2 жыл бұрын

How awesome to see the owner's smile holding his heirloom watch. Thanks Marshall, another great video.

@carrite 2 жыл бұрын

Marshall: How about an episode just on timing watches... This is a mysterious thing always done off camera. Just regulate the time of three or four or five watches on camera...

@miguelbazaes1409 2 жыл бұрын

The thing is, I learn and enjoy your videos because I am learning along the way with you, and that's fantastic. Thanks again great job.

@Steve-rm6gx 2 жыл бұрын

The customers smile say’s it all, well done

@carywatmore

Love the way you chuckle while fixing watches and are constantly surprised when a hack works - we know it will work but the surprise in your voice makes my day. True delight in fixing a watch comes thru. 😊

@Mike.Thomas.1956 2 жыл бұрын

You are forever a part of this families story. I finally ordered an inexpensive watch maintenance kit and cleaned up my desk in preparation for and Elgin pocket watch! If I don’t destroy it I’ll let you know!😂😂 Thank you for the inspiration and guidance!! You do amazing work!