Sears Tradition Dive Watch Full Vintage Watch Restoration

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3 жыл бұрын

This time around Marshall has quite a project on his hands! He's got a Tradition dive watch from the 70's, made in Switzerland for Sears Roebuck Co. and sold in their stores in the US. It's a total mess, and Marshall decides not just to get the movement running again, but takes his first stab at restoring the entire watch including the case, bracelet, and hands! Enjoy the ride.
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@raymondpontremoli4500 3 жыл бұрын

I have cute story about losing a small part. In watchmaking school when I finally made it to "Final Review"before graduation I was given a ladies size bracelet watch to overhaul and re-time. All went well until I went to oil the incabloc assembly on the balance bridge. I separated the incabloc assembly and places a small drop of oil on the flat side of the cap jewel. I then tried to pick up the cap jewel and place it into the setting . I heard a small click and "poof" the cap jewel was gone. I was panicked, knowing if I didn't find that jewel I was going to get a ration of shit from my CWM who I was training under. After searching for almost an hour and pretty heart broken I decided it was time to "come clean" and tell Bob, the instructor that I lost the cap jewel. I went to him and told him and as I expected I got the ass reaming of my life. So, once he reduced me to a puddle of tears...he asked.." If I find the jewel for you are you willing to buy me lunch for a week.??? I said..."Hell yes, I just want the cap jewel back"....He said, lets shake on it...so we did. So I said....Ok, find that damn jewel so I can get my blood pressure and heart back to normal. He said, "sit still and don't move a muscle no matter how close I get to you"...I listened to his instruction and sat there. He reached up with his little finger and touched the bridge of my nose and showed me his finger with the cap jewel on it. It flew out of the tweezers and landed on my nose. The shitty part about this is the entire time my instructor was talking to me he was looking right at the cap jewel....That bastard saw it....and then conned me into buying him lunch knowing full well it wasn't lost at all.....Ture story...

@romang9629 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing story lol

@lhaviland8602 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a real dipshit. It could've fallen off and gotten lost for real before he could complete the 'prank'.

@davecomstock6933 2 жыл бұрын

LMAO!!!! Great story and what a really good instructor he was!!! LMAO!!!

@richardhutchison3123 2 жыл бұрын

At least he told you that he found it! The lunch was just a teaching moment! I mean, what you have done if you didn't locate the cap jewel?

@philgallagher1 2 жыл бұрын

.... And even though he knew where it was, he STILL chewed you out! What a d__k!

@motaz1975 3 жыл бұрын

am i the only one who finds these mechanical watch restoration videos relaxing and hypnotizing to watch?

@WristwatchRevival 3 жыл бұрын

Based on the views for these videos I suppose not! I'm just glad other people find it as fascinating as I do.

@kevinokeeffe9219 3 жыл бұрын

No, me too!

@Winston.S.1984 3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same! These calm restauration videos are a welcome escape from our ever more hectic and digitized daily life - especially in 2021!

@sheemondallasgeorgia 3 жыл бұрын

No, you are not the only one. You have at least one more person on that list. Me ;-)

@stemikger 3 жыл бұрын

No, I'm in the same boat. I find this fascinating. It's like a mini universe

@davidbrown2284 5 күн бұрын

Man, don’t know how this video slipped passed me. My pops worked for Sears as an appliance repair man. 43 years. He loved working for Sears, and I loved going along with him on my summer breaks, working in stuffy basements, crowded closets, all trying to get more life out of peoples appliances. It was a very very hard yet rewarding job for my dad. Unfortunately he passed about 10 years ago. I’ve got some of his old Sears watches, he was pretty proud of them. My favorite one is a blue dive watch. Thank you for your channel, this one brought a couple tears to my eyes sir.

@baseballfan9848 2 жыл бұрын

What sets you apart from other Wristwatch Repair channel is your commentary. The explanations, the processes and procedures to setting the parts back in place excellent.

@dr.saleemali6228 7 ай бұрын

Agree completely .

@NotWorthIt9 3 жыл бұрын

Possibly the most amazing video I've ever "watched". It's nearly unfathomable that someone has the skill, time, and patience to succeed at such an undertaking. I am in awe.

@contrariandealer3466 2 жыл бұрын

He only had the time after he finished restoring the watch…

@davebarrowcliffe1289 2 жыл бұрын

Divers watch... "unfathomable"... I saw what you did there... 🤣🤣🤣👍

@Redspeciality 2 жыл бұрын

Check out Jason at STS Telecommunications, he repairs Iphones, it makes this look like rebuilding a V8 engine - soldering an IC chip with 15 pins thats the size of half a grain of rice is unbelievable

@mikefigures5541 3 жыл бұрын

I got this watch for Christmas in 1972. Really nice seeing one like it again. They retailed for $50.00

@ronaldcrenfro4637 3 жыл бұрын

HE BOUGHT ON EBAY FOR $450.00

@jaskey 3 жыл бұрын

1972's $1 is equal to 2020's $6.23. So a $50 watch would be about $311.50 today.

@mikefigures5541 3 жыл бұрын

@@jaskey someone earlier posted that the watch in its former state of disrepair was purchased for $450 from an online seller.

@jaskey 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikefigures5541 Yup I was doing the math on if the used watch cost more than when it was new by taking the inflation into account. Turns out Rolex isn't the only one that appreciate in value. 😆

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 3 жыл бұрын

@@jaskey It just goes to show that all these watch videos are causing a market bubble. 10 years ago these vintage watches weren't moving at these prices on Ebay.

@GoodV1bez 2 жыл бұрын

This is better than Marvel, D&D, Star Wars and alcohol. My wife says I cant watch you anymore. Love is #1

@WrenB111 3 жыл бұрын

Sears was the Amazon of my generation.

@WristwatchRevival 3 жыл бұрын

haha fantastic way to put it. I wish I would have thought of that description for the video now :)

@OX71 3 жыл бұрын

Sears and up here in Canada, Consumers Distributing

@davidrasch3082 3 жыл бұрын

Remember the Christmas Toy catalogue. I wanted everything....

@mpruitt756 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidrasch3082 me too!

@davidrasch3082 3 жыл бұрын

@@Bry.L Grew up in Chicago and know Woolworth well. They were the 'go to' store.

@stuartcole4845 2 жыл бұрын

With regards to the coffee to age the lume, I’ve seen other watch makers actually add a tiny amount of espresso directly into the lume mix rather than apply it later on top. That way you can be sure it won’t come off over time when it dries out and will be “fixed” in the lume

@tadana Жыл бұрын

We can see how he evolved from this one

@bradholmes607 3 жыл бұрын

top tip for re luming vintage watches, mix your coffee in with the binder+ lume to get a even finish

@metatechnologist 3 жыл бұрын

I would have left the hands white for visibility.

@conzmoleman Жыл бұрын

This is your most astonishing restoration. I can’t believe how gorgeous it turned out!!! Whoever acquired this one from you is a lucky person indeed

@paulvon2378 6 ай бұрын

Says a lot about Sears and the quality items they sold back in the day.

@sumplais Ай бұрын

@@paulvon2378 Like many Sears branded items, these were actually made by someone else for Sears. This "Tradition" line was made by Heuer.

@ZacVaper 3 жыл бұрын

Now that's a true revival of a vintage watch...and very satisfying, too. It looks like a well taken care of, vintage watch. Maybe next time you can show the lume charged, in the dark.

@WristwatchRevival 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea, I'll do that.

@juniorjohnson5961 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking forward to seeing the loom

@Virkash 3 жыл бұрын

@@WristwatchRevival I suggest investing in a small UV light, a lot easier.

@angelarch5352 3 жыл бұрын

Need to see the LOOOOM!!!! :D

@pfg_pedals 2 жыл бұрын

Polishing is easy, just tedious. Just start with the lowest frit that gets out the largest gouges, then work up to finer grits until you reach the desired finish. Use a brush wheel for brushed finishes or use a polishing compound and cloth or wheel for more finish.

@geoben1810 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I reported to boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois on the 29th of December 1973. In the dead of winter. I was 17 years old. I wish I had been into watches back then. I most likely would have bought one of those. And a few others of the time. Thanks for the videos Marshall. 👍

@Normenian 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are addictive and relaxing. Something about the Peter Griffin voice and charm.

@garysmith7545 2 жыл бұрын

After watching quite a few of your videos, I was happy to finally see you do a real case restoration. I think they end up being "more exciting" when you take something that really looked like a dog, get it running and get it back to looking like new. OK, I understand there is a fine line between those pieces where this makes sense and those where the piece looks just fine if you leave it alone but this one looks great! Good job Marshall!!

@williamwilson2270 8 ай бұрын

I really enjoy watching these watch restorations, and much to my surprise I was given a sear dive watch identical to the one being restored. Mine had been gift on my 18th birthday from my Father. Unfortunately being a Calliper walking Paraplegic, I later stumbled and wrecked the watch when I fell a few years after. It was a shame as I had liked the watch, but the fall totally junked it. 😮 It even had the same bracelet. AMAZING!

@22Phantasm 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marshall. This is your masterpiece. Amazing work, gorgeous video and simply a wonderful result. It's such a pleasure watching your restorations.

@aib0160 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to see you did the case and strap. I see little point having a lovely clean movement that you never see in a tatty old case. Much better to have something that looks smart and you're proud to wear.

@WristwatchRevival 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad too, it's always a tough decision.

@He11cth3r3 6 ай бұрын

This is and always will be my dream watch

@Agrippa31BC 3 жыл бұрын

And you’re a hobbyist...that’s some pro level job you’ve done there!

@WristwatchRevival 3 жыл бұрын

Baby steps!

@mrlazli 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! I was shocked how amazingly the whole watch, especially the bracelet turned out!

@blurayauthority 3 жыл бұрын

I kind of didn’t want to like this video, but I did. I enjoy your humility and like that you’re not afraid to say “Ok, I learned something. This is neat. I enjoy this.” It makes it fun for those of us that don’t have the drive to take on something like this. Well done.

@ammoalamo6485 2 жыл бұрын

I almost love how that turned out. I say "almost" because I liked the lighter tone of the tea-stained hands better than the darker coffee-stained hands on the final restoration. Anyway, congrats on an intricate job very well done!

@paulbuckrell1979 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Tradition de luxe, automatic. 25 jewel, 20atm, incabloc. I hadn't worn it in about 20 years, but this vid made me get it out again. Still runs like a top! Thanks for the reminder!

@luisloya1120 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, wow, wow!!! You sir are truly an incredible artist. What patience and skill. Thank you for taking me along this project.

@xKold 3 жыл бұрын

Please continue the additional restoration stuff (when necessary). You do amazing work 🙏. Love the attention to detail. +/- 0s a day is a sign!

@jimkennedy7050 2 жыл бұрын

Sears was a power to be reckoned with. Craftsman made in USA twice as strong as Craftsman sold today. Yes fully restore any Sears.

@joaquingnunez Жыл бұрын

Thank you …. Because of you and your channel … I have gotten into the art of watchmaking… in the process of getting my tools and learning the trade… Thank you ..

@josephkratz551 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job on your first case restoration! it looks really good. My tip would be to use sand paper attached to a thin piece of metal or a popsicle stick for flat surfaces, and sandpaper wrapped around a piece of peg wood for the sides of the case. this way you can achieve the same brushed effect while keeping the edges sharp. Keep up the good work!

@WristwatchRevival 3 жыл бұрын

I mostly did. I used the sandpaper sticks as well as the steel block for most of the flat surfaces, with some handheld sandpaper too. I'll definitely keep it in mind! Thanks for the advice :)

@dustinpierson490 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking too when watching this. After having polished firearms and watch cases for a while it's pretty important to keep flat edges razor sharp. It's easy to round them a bit while holding any polishing media with your bare fingers.

@FORGOTENcreatr1 3 жыл бұрын

I love seeing shots of the other watches he's restored on his wrists.

@Randyolsson 2 жыл бұрын

Those hands were SPOT ON, amazing job

@sheemondallasgeorgia 3 жыл бұрын

Several of the presenters (in this excellent channel and others), when speaking of grease vs. oil, talk about high friction [vs. low friction!?]. Actually the determining factor is pressure, not friction. Friction is determined by several factors, pressure being only one of them. One uses grease (or heavy viscosity oil) when two surfaces have high pressure between them. This high pressure will either displace the oil (squeeze it out) or break it down, or even ignite it. Heavier oils resist these effects better. Just thought you might want to know... Excellent, captivating channel is yours. Thank you.

@BW-kv9wj 3 жыл бұрын

I used to love going to Sears in the early 70s. The Sears catalog was the best. Montgomery Ward too.

@mauriebarnes8272 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is required viewing for watch collectors. Great content! Excellent restoration of the piece from the 70's

@grahambroughton4416 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you've seen the English guy who mends watches and does tutorials, his name is naked kid or something like that but the guys awesome,,,it's nekkid watchmaker....he's amazing.and you sir ain't for off from him ,,,bravo.

@silverhairseeker5539 3 жыл бұрын

Being an avid diver my Mother bought me this same Traditions watch for my 15th birthday (1965). Worked great for a couple years then quit running. Took it back to Sears for repair. Took 2 months to get it back and when it came back there was a note stating that the watch was no longer guaranteed water proof. I went out and bought a $25 Timex and never wore the Traditions watch again. I do wish I'd kept it though considering how much it's worth now. Great Video.

@peekaboo4390 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, as a guy who makes his living fixing and restoring everything from cars to guitars, I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this restoration. What a great feeling it is to get things to look and work perfect again... hats of to you. I am also curious to find out what microphone you are using for your dialog... it sounds great.

@volvo09 2 жыл бұрын

These watches are really interesting. Just like microscopic wind up engines. I love the mechanics of it.

@charlesflint9048 3 жыл бұрын

I just love these videos of restoring watches.

@nicholasfrench4374 2 жыл бұрын

Ya know what…. Great frickin job man. I really don’t understand anyone giving this a thumbs down.

@MrKitkennedy 2 жыл бұрын

you only restorer i can listen to right through......well done

@rapscallion3506 3 жыл бұрын

I’m mesmerized by this work but I’ll be damn figuring out where everything goes back together.

@luiscastro5456 3 жыл бұрын

use reverse engineering man, haha

@gennesta9296 3 жыл бұрын

@@luiscastro5456? is that reverse psychology for the idle hands ??

@MrSkoobii666 2 жыл бұрын

Im the same.. I can pull half a car apart to repair whatever it I need to repair then put it back together.. but I reckon I'd be stuck putting 1 of these back together. I guess it would all come to you with time and experience.

@Supercruze 3 жыл бұрын

Take your Scotchbrite pad and put int on a flat surface. Set down a paint stir stick or a long piece of straight edge like a yard stick or ruler and clamp it to the table top using two quick claims. Then take your bracelet and run it in one direction using the raised straight edge as a fence to run the bracelet or case against for straight lines. Works very well. Buy different grades of Scotchbrite pads for different grain. I like the ultra fine gray pads but have used the green and burgundy for coarser grains. Super cool project and great outcome.

@triplex86 5 ай бұрын

Fabulous vid - I, for one, would really like to see more videos where you do a full restore of everything. Thanks for posting.

@keithstudly6071 3 жыл бұрын

How appropriate that you did your first restore on a Sears. Sears got his start in watches as he worked in railroad shipping and got a deal on a unclaimed shipment of watches which he bought. Sears found that many of the watches were faulty and made a deal with a watch repairman named Robuck to go through the watches and repair them so that they could be sold at a profit. That was the start of Sears & Robucks.

@sionanenrois1433 25 күн бұрын

The name is spelled Roebuck, and it was specifically a mail-order company for watches, but you're essentially right. Then they turned it into the huge mail-order store it became later on. I had an uncle who bought his house there - all the materials and everything were just shipped right to him. What an interesting precursor to the e-commerce of today.

@squeakD 3 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing these a few times in the 80’s, my grandfather owned one. Quartz was already the rage, but aside from my grandfather, I saw it a few other times. My grandfather always bragged about it being Swiss Made. Always wondered what happened to that watch...

@WristwatchRevival 3 жыл бұрын

Well now you definitely gotta find it.

@squeakD 3 жыл бұрын

The kicker is my grandfather also worked at, and retired from Sears. I have a feeling this watch is in our storage. I do know he always took good care of it.

@MartinOcando 2 жыл бұрын

I have to be completely honest with you. I love your videos. I can easily spend hours watching them, but I usually fast forward the movement disassembly and reassembly parts. I just love case, bezel, dial, hands, and bracelet restoration much more than the actual movement. And this video just made my day today. What a fun and amazing restoration you did here. Please do more.

@coppernesher2791 2 жыл бұрын

This is possibly the BEST wrist watch restoration I have seen on this channel! Exceptional work! I bet Lou would be proud 😅

@dicklarge1901 2 жыл бұрын

Amazes me that you put the parts randomly on the table and you can put it back together.

@moosewerk356 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore these videos! I think the next step in your production process could be a better lit photo booth for watches with a display stand and some neutral background. The final shot of the finished product seems crucial here and glare from un-diffuse lighting really does your work a disservice. Whether or not you do that I'll keep watching! Keep up the good work!

@camarocarl7130 3 жыл бұрын

Great restoration. I would buy that in a heartbeat! My favorite was the bezel, the repair getting the hands moving and the timegrapher, well done!

@bjw4859 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be one of the most calming channels I watch, don't get me wrong, I don't watch it to help me doze off, but it can help, lol, but if you've had a stressful day, watch one of these videos accompanied by a good single malt, better than therapy, if you're not into spirits, a peppermint tea will do the trick, thankyou for doing these videos.

@Penfold8 2 жыл бұрын

It's really interesting to see the jewel on the balance spring almost pulsate like a beating heart.

@ronl7131 3 жыл бұрын

Sears sold some high quality cameras also: Tower brand....high quality lenses...even high quality Leica “copies”.

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 3 жыл бұрын

Sears was a behemoth back in the day. Sadly with Sears so went a vast amount of economic power.. The U.S. is not what it once was either, as evidenced by the whiny SJW factions peppering the landscape. (Btw, Amazon isn't an apt comparison. They and Walmart are a parasitic enterprises in the worst way.)

@HorseFromHell 3 жыл бұрын

I felt like you were looking at someone’s heart, “yup they are still alive”. Watch out!!!

@billchessell8213 2 жыл бұрын

Bought, if memory serves, what was an identical watch as a gift for my mother. Purchased with proceeds from my first job, circa 1965. It had an identical wristband, I think the one you have might be original to the watch, unless that “b” on the clasp indicates otherwise. In 1965, with my employee discount, the watch was a bit more than $16. Time flies.

@Coffeeology 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought my 1st watch to repair because of these videos.

@kyler133 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a specific pattern for how you place all the parts when disassembling a watch so they are easy to identify?

@WristwatchRevival 3 жыл бұрын

I don't. They just have to all go in the little baskets for cleaning anyway so I don't bother sorting them.

@Alias_Anybody 3 жыл бұрын

Did you put a new gasket on the crown/stem as well? Or is it just not really possible to properly waterproof it?

@WristwatchRevival 3 жыл бұрын

There wasn't one when it arrived, so I haven't replaced it. I did order an assortment of them to see if I can put one in there, but let's just say I'm not taking this thing surfing any time soon ;)

@holemajora598 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I love that the KZfaq video that I’m watching to learn acknowledges watching other KZfaq videos to learn.

@philgallagher1 2 жыл бұрын

Re: the disintegrated gasket. You may not believe this, but you were quite lucky in this case! Quite often, when a gasket breaks down, the rubber goes "sticky", and can gum up everything it touches! Great video by the way! For a "hobbyist" as you call yourself, you seem very professional, and the finished product looked excellent. Keep up the good work. P. S. For more tips on renovating cases, bracelets etc check out "The Nekkid Watchmaker" - he goes into great detail and his restorations are incredible!

@mgrsdgfsdafsdgrsdgfsdg6980 3 жыл бұрын

Before the age of the Internet, a friend of mine (he was in his mid twenties) inherited 3 vintage Rolexes (I believe one was even a Paul Newman Daytona). Because of misinformation and his naivety, he stupidly bashed them with a hammer (because he had no way of opening them) believing the value was in the "jewels" or rubies contained therein. After the deed was done, he went to a jeweler with his cache of "valuable stones" thinking he hit the motherload. I assume he was told the reality of the situation, as the next time I saw him he was void of expression. I can only imagine what they would have been worth had they stayed intact. I cant recall what models they were (besides one being a Daytona), but he did say after researching them, they were extremely valuable due to the lack (or inclusion), of text on the dial -- I cant recall which. Goes to show you just how much people were "blind" due to lack of information.

@poulwinther 3 жыл бұрын

Shocking to say the least! I can't believe he didn't even get them assessed first.

@lordbogus6709 3 жыл бұрын

This story really saddens me, such supidity... Those vintage pieces would be so magnificint... somebody probably cared and loved for them, how stupid that must sound when talking about lifeless objects. So many stories, people especially back in the day wore watches for decades especially expensive one's like Rolex's. Can't image smashing things you got inherented... Even if there was millions worth in gold inside something I inherented I would NEVER smash it.

@lordbogus6709 3 жыл бұрын

@@poulwinther Somebody smart would have gone to a watchmaker to get them opened. He probably wasn't smart

@icerich11 3 жыл бұрын

By looking at how dirty the watch is, I bet you can extract the original owner’s DNA from the watch and clone the owner if you wanted to.... 🤣

@WristwatchRevival 3 жыл бұрын

Some terrible version of Jurassic Park forming here

@icerich11 3 жыл бұрын

@@WristwatchRevival really an amazing job! Give the watch a new birth! 👍

@nunyabizness199 3 жыл бұрын

Mmm, yummy arm cheese !

@paddymulligan 3 жыл бұрын

Please clone the restored watch. It looks fantastic.

@MrZomg17 5 ай бұрын

There is something very mentally satisfying about working on and watching work being done on watches and small objects

@panama-canada 2 жыл бұрын

Great job restoring this piece of history.

@deathproofpony 3 жыл бұрын

"Lou" didn't take very good care of his watch.

@WristwatchRevival 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like Lou wore his watch every day but never really bothered to take it in for service yeah. At least he got his use out of it lol

@knottreel 3 жыл бұрын

He was a louser.

@richardgaray9979 3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@jeeperspeepers8323 3 жыл бұрын

Lou’s probably wearing a Rolex in heaven right now.

@potgieterl 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeeperspeepers8323 Na got a swatch.

@ReiMonCoH 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍🏻 Original condition is a joke term if it’s beat to shit. “Originally”, it was new and shiny and awesome... not yellowed and banged up and nasty

@nyckhampson792 2 ай бұрын

Lovely watch , bezel came up a treat ... Another turnaround for your excellence Marshall Love this channel

@unclefweddy Жыл бұрын

I've got that exact watch; I'm wearing it right now... 17 Jewels, still runs perfectly... yes, I bought it at the Sears, in Beloit, Wisconsin, in the '70s.

@janeyannachicken9053 3 жыл бұрын

So, "Hello IT -- Have you tried turning it off and on again?" becomes "Hello Watchmaking -- Have you tried taking it apart and putting it together again?"

@england902 3 жыл бұрын

Well done marshal. Looks 100 times better. From England

@vjsseafoodmountgravatt9568 2 жыл бұрын

In a world of 10 second grabs and high turnover this is so satisfying to watch. Thank you for making this!

@michaelfiandt9329 2 жыл бұрын

I have to admit, this video auto started after a different video I watched while repairing my daughter's watch. It started playing in the background while I finished up and within a few minutes I was engrossed in your video and forgot all about what I was doing before lol. I cannot believe how much I enjoyed it! Great job, very entertaining and very cool!

@west_nebraska_dude4527 Жыл бұрын

Spectacular ... So many people simply disregard items that were made for major chain retailers' private labels in the 50s, 60s and 70s (Sears, Wards, Kmart, even Gambles) but they were most often made by industry leaders and were generally high quality. Thanks for sharing this amazing resurrection!

@caseydarrah Жыл бұрын

Indeed. Sears Craftsman padlocks were made by Abus, which is a powerhouse brand in Germany. Their knives? Schrade and Camillus, both powerhouse American 20th Century brands.

@matthewsykes4814 2 жыл бұрын

Wow she's a beauty and still has a heartbeat despite the damage. I'm no watchmaker or smith, dad was a smith for a little while. It's wonderful to see old/abused time pieces brought back to life by skilled hands. Yourself and Nekkid are amazing, hands so steady a surgeon would be jealous.

@jezcoates 2 жыл бұрын

“I don’t know what I’m doing” Bracelet comes out perfect. Oh I think you do sir! 👏🏼👏🏼

@Kingstonsmac Жыл бұрын

You have no idea how satisfying these videos are. I own over twenty time pieces and they all have different meanings some more than others. These videos have made me fall in love with my little hobby all over again. Thank you!

@intellivisionmaster7999 Жыл бұрын

I “watched” this whole episode. It’s hard to believe this is the same watch. Who knew that a junkyard Sears watch can look that fantastic! You sir are an artist! I am completely blown away! I’m changing the name of your channel to “genius at work”.

@ikeman5774 Жыл бұрын

WOW, Super impressed. Fantastic video. The restoration gave this watch an amazing look. I have heard you say, in other videos, that your just an amateur. Not in my book brother. Your attention to detail and the precision with the tools you operate with is exemplary.

@goldsharkmark7808 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, now I have a new addiction. Thanks a lot. Nice work.

@fun_at_work 4 ай бұрын

That was beautiful. Really appreciate the craftsmanship

@Dakktyrel 7 ай бұрын

Coffee is fun as a dye. There are paints that accomplish the same thing that miniature modelers use and they are called 'washes'. They come in all manner of colors to choose from. Excellent video.

@minikush5200 2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't expecting to get sucked into a video for an hour but I think I'm hooked on this channel after that

@crimsonred9207 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great video from the explanations to the camera work and your voice couldn't be perfect for this! This was very entertaining for me specially since I don't own a single watch!!!

@steelhorseman6883 Жыл бұрын

I found your channel by accident, I really enjoy it. I really miss my old watch my grandparents gave you years ago.. I can't one like it now.

@georgvoldemartomusk1538 2 жыл бұрын

well i dont give a hoot about watches. but i enjoy watching a nerd use special tools and elbow grease to bring something to life. subbed

@michaelidarecis Жыл бұрын

Great job on the watch. When polishing instead of using the sanding sticks try sandpaper on carboard this way you can also follow contours and still maintain the form without rounding off. When we use our fingers the edge of our fingers rounds off the edge of the corners. The cardboard is just stiff enough not to let that happen. Also when polishing take old sandpaper and put Flitz as you go. When doing stainless whatever imperfections weren't taken out will show up later when you polish so having to do it again is fairly accurate. Having a smaller circumference polishing wheel is actually far better than a large wheel because the large wheel just rounds everything out if it didn't launch it across your shop so your Dremel solution is actually the way to do it. Have a lot of small polishing wheels less than 2" just for that purpose.

@RomanPeacock21 2 жыл бұрын

I love, LOVE your honesty admit not knowing and bring an amateur etc. That's honestly the best

@scottperine8027 2 жыл бұрын

Marshall I want to sincerely thank you for introducing me to the utterly fascinating and mesmerizing world of watchmaking. You my friend have a calming and soothing voice,never losing your optimism while you navigate the pitfalls that lurk sometimes in the unseen world of a watch case. Watching your tutorials has enabled me to take the dive and jump into watchmaking with my new found love for horology that I never new I had. Again thank you and please keep teaching the wonderful and informative classes that you lead.

@markpinciotti3705 2 жыл бұрын

That's beautiful. Made the right call with the hands color

@fostergrip 3 ай бұрын

For your first restore... one word...DAMN!

@kousueki7024 2 жыл бұрын

ive seen many restoration video in my life but ive never seen the one that have narrating about their video.. plus with detailed troubleshooting about it.. im subscribing you sir!

@Dr.Randy.Butternubs 2 жыл бұрын

You my friend have somehow tricked the KZfaq algorithm because I always somehow land on your videos

@aflatminor 3 жыл бұрын

COR!! Got to the end and it's a major transformation!! 😲😍😍😍

@williamswenson5315 2 жыл бұрын

I hope the new owner cares for it as you have. Lovely work.

@TheRaptorXX 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Better than watching TV ANY day of the week!!!

@lsu1992 4 ай бұрын

I had a gasket like that in an old Seamaster 562...it was legit fused to the case and took forever to scrape all of the rock-hard bits out of the case back. The movement, however was immaculate. I'll take neglected over abused any day!

@denisethepainterNarc-FreeZone 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! Bravo! Great job! It's like new. 100% Lou would be proud. 👏🏻

@LongHairPat 8 ай бұрын

I had one of these when I was about 9 and so did a friend of mine. Our dads were into SCUBA diving so we had to have a dive watch.

@jembo1959 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job well done that watch was certainly in a bad state before you started working on it, and you have now turned it into a most prized working vintage usable watch. again well done.