i'm not into watches, don't own a single one. nor am i interested in taking up the hobby. and yet i have watched SO many of your videos. it's all down to you, sir. it's your presentation of the subject matter and enthusiasm for the process that has captured my attention completely. keep up the good work! subscribed.

Now I understand why they are so expensive, and I am in total awe of the intelligence of the designers who engineered these magnificent minute machines.

I m a retired watchmaker in Sweden and I did find all that fascinating (the oil on the balance jewels made me laugh as it happens for me too) not only for your skills but for the filming that s absolutely amazing. I hope people realise how small those parts are and how clear the picture is! Amazing result really . I guess that oiling pallets and stems is kind of premium rate and would bore people. There is so much work behind that video, obvious and non obvious, and I really appreciated it! Now looking forward to look at your other videos. I appreciated the humour, the patience, and your humility that many people in that profession lack… the explanations and comments are prime too, beautiful work indeed! I loved that video 👍thanks

As a mechanical watch enthusiast who doesn't really understand movements I have to say that watching that was one of the most peaceful 50 minutes of my life. I'm still not much wiser but my God those tiny springs and little plates holding other bits in place. And the way that you have to to carefully seat everything with such precision, not to mention the multiple grades of oil that are used on the jewels versus cogs versus everything else. Absolutely fascinating. Thank you.

I am a car and a computer guy. I do like to see people fix their cars, consoles/pc and even phone, but my god, i have never been so captivated by a video where someone restores/fixes watches. You are amazing. Keep up the good job. People like you deserve all the support. Cheers mate.

This guy is the Bob Ross of watch revival!! I can watch his videos with total engagement. The macro videography is fantastic. Love this channel.

My teenage watchmaker daughter Billie and I absolutely loved this journey you went on to bring this lovely old Omega Seamaster 120 back to life again. It was a real pleasure, and I thank you so much from the both of us. Wishing you all the very best, from Wendi in the UK. 🌻

My favorite part about your videos is that watching you do this, I am WELL aware that I cannot do this myself. No illusions of competency, just respect for yours.

I've said it multiple times before but: the cinematography, especially the macro/up-close shots, are beyond ridiculous. Absolutely perfect Marshall, it adds so much quality to the video👍👍👍👍👍

one thing that i appreciate is how your voice-over sounds like it's being done while youre working on it rather than after everything's been recorded

I dont really get why the youtube algorithm brought me to your door Marshall.. yet I've found myself intrigued enough to not only subscribe but to watch at least one video a night.. watched the rusty rolex one last night and this one today. As a mechanic the size of the fasteners you have to deal with is almost unbelievable... keep up the good work !

38:32 nice big scratch from the tweezers. I felt that scratch in my soul.

This was fantastic to see, my Grandfather was a Horologist and when he passed we discovered his private workshop. which not even my Grandmother, had seen. It was full of clocks and wristwatches of all kinds. All his tools were handmade , it was a magical experience which I will never forget . 45 years later, it was fantastic to see a craftsman working on a movement and thinking of my Grandfather and to how he had worked in such detail.

Laid up in bed after an operation to fix a slipped disc. This is EXACTLY what I need. Thanks so much Marshall. Really looking forward to this and will brighten an otherwise very boring day!

It always amazes me how much beauty and precision are added to the parts of a watch 99% of people will never see.

Truly the best descriptive narration with the best mini-history. I'm a watch nerd, but I still learn tons as I'm not super well versed in how movements function. I love the layman term explanations and your very humble approach. Like, I would normally want to skip through disassembly/reassembly parts, but I don't want to miss out on the fun commentary.

The amount of knowledge it takes to do this so methodically and comfortably... seriously impressive.

Not sure how I ended up here. Didn't realize the video was 52 minutes of magic. I have never had a higher appreciation for anyone who can do this type of work and it boggles the mind how this was done in the very early days of watches. This was my first video to watch on the channel and it was a treat.

I appreciate that you revealed how much this watch cost you in its current condition. Such a gorgeous piece, and well worth it!

Watching you dismantle and rebuild these intricate devices is mesmerizing. Impeccable photography. Thanks for the entertainment. Dan 🇨🇦

Adam Savage provided a link to this video in a comment on one of his videos on his Tested KZfaq channel. You have a celebrity fan Marshall! Way to go!

I will be honest. I never intended to watch the entire video - a few minutes at the start and then flip forward to see the final product. I am now 42 minutes in and can't stop. The quality of the camera work is astounding. I love the commentary. While I watch it I realize that I would fail the fine movement capability test if I were against this guy. All in all, what an astounding skill set to do this work. Congrats!

"I take it out of the case and it starts running" Poor old boy just needed some fresh air lol

What a beautiful piece of precision engineering! Thanks for revealing it to us in such a captivating way, so that we can share in your joy!

Got to admire the engineering. Can’t even fathom how you remember how it all goes back together. Your clearly a talented guy

Marshall, I spent years listening to your coverage of Magic tournaments. As I entered adulthood I slowly got out of Magic the Gathering. Eventually selling out all together due to lack of time, I sold my foil modern deck and I bought my first watch, Blackbay 58, with it. Finding your channel is like hearing an old friend. Thanks for the content

What an amazing outcome for a beautiful watch. Always a pleasure to see you work your magic. Thanks for sharing this transformation with us!

I really like how you go into detail about lubricants and stuff.. it helps to get a better picture of how this all comes together

It's actually really helpful, that you mention the name and function of the parts briefly in every video. Starting to very slowly understand the logic of the whole construction, that makes up a watch. Also, totally cool, that you disclosed the price you bought the watch for, all the details in your videos (also camera work, narration style) contribute towards a really enjoyable experience.

"I'm not a Professional..." O.k... so you're a "Watch Wizard"? Or a "Watch Surgeon"? No matter what you consider yourself, Sir, you ARE EXCEPTIONAL at this! Including all the aspects of your videos! I don't know how I got here, but after being mesmerized for 52 minutes I LIKED, SUBSCRIBED, & NOTIFIED! 👍💖

This is my first experience on your channel. You are a mechanical surgeon. I love the way you describe parts (and their purpose), as you work on a watch. It's a amazing skill to have, and no doubt many years of experience. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with anyone who has an interest. Cheers 👍

How wonderful. Both the watch and your skills. It's even relaxing. And it's incredible the amount of parts and screws in something that unites robustness with delicacy. I love the rubber to remove the cap. I never imagined that it was possible to open it that way. Congratulations!!

I'm retired from NASA at Kennedy Space Center where I worked as a cinematographer for 27 years. One thing that really makes your videos easy to watch is the high level of picture excellence. All the shots are just so damned professional I love looking at it. Especially the tight shots, which is just about all of them. You're very good. I'm wondering, my father had a Rolex Date that he got in Saigon, Vietnam in 1959 when we lived there. He was killed by a drunk driver in 1968, one year after he retired from the Army. My brother took the watch, but it hasn't worked in years. He sent it to 3 different Rolex repair shops, and it was returned with a note saying they could not open it. We are both anxious to get my father's watch working again. Do you have a business that I could contact to inquire if you would be willing to give it a try? Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon.

Never for a second thought I would be interested in watching someone refurbish old watches, but here I am binging the entire catalogue!

Love watching you take these apart and putting them back together.

Absolutely amazing watching how much detail is inside these things wow

My 87 yr old dad just gave me his Omega Constellation-now I know what’s in that beautiful timepiece -thanks for the look inside 👍

Fascinating. First time watching someone restore a watch. I had my dad's watch restored after he died and I inherited it. I wasn't familiar with the brand. It's a Juvenia from the late 60s. The crystal was all scratched up and it wasn't running. I took it to our family jeweler, but he doesn't do that kind of work so he sent it out to someone else. Well long story short, it came out beautifully. I thought it was a wind up watch but it wasn't. It was a full automatic. And it has a calendar function between the 4 and 5 o'clock positions. They put a beautiful classic black leather strap on it which makes the light colored watch face pop. I feel my dad with me every time I wear it.

I keep rewatching this one as the process is brilliant and the end result is just fantastic.

This has to be my favorite revival video you've done. That watch is just incredible, What a classic - Great work. Eventually I'd like to pick one of these up, it would be an honor to have you go through it!

wow great video, I'm a mechanical engineer and I've been fixing stuff since I was a kid so watching this is a treat. 38:33 the tweezers scraped the golden metal.

As a experienced tinkerer it's the screws that boggle my mind. Not only the mystery of the method in making them but remembering which goes where. Most are individually unique and some are left hand thread.

I think you must be one of the most steady patient men I’ve ever come across. I am a watch lover and have dabbled a bit so I know how difficult these operations are. I bet you can do buzz wires really well? Fantastically cathartic watching you work and listening to your explanations.

I love your presentation .. your knowledge is obvious ... but the way you enthuse about the watch mechanism , the way that you explain the bits and bobs... to us ( none-watch makers/menders ) , is superb. Thank you

I’ve now seen enough of your videos to say this with some level of confidence… You’re the Bob Ross of KZfaq. Your confidence, skill, and kind demeanor make me believe that I too could do this kind of work.

Getting to watch someone chase their passion and make it interesting is such a pleasure. Thank you, well done!

No idea why this came up in my recomendations, but I was spellbound for the full 52 mins. Lovely, lovely work, and such a relaxing voice.

You're enthusiasm is infectious. I don't even wear watches, but I find your precision and knowledge astounding.

This is the first time I've watched one of your videos, and quite frankly: I am tickled pink. I have a minor tremor in my hands and could never do anything like this, but I get the same feeling from watching you that I got from watching Bob Ross, or Norm Abrams, or Jacques Pepin, or any other craftsman that was not only really good at what they did, but also took such joy in explaining how they went about doing it. You are in that category and this was a real treat. Thank you so much for doing this video. I'll never be able to afford an Omega watch, but I can imagine the happiness of the person who eventually gets one that you've worked on. I hate the idea of repeating myself, but there it is: This is just wonderful and you've done a great job of explaining it for us watch luddites.

I’m happy with myself when I fit a new battery in a G-Shock lol. This is fascinating. How the hell do you remember where everything goes?!

I don’t know why I find these video so addictive,but they are completely mesmerizing.I found your channel late so have binge watched many at a time.Your skill and knowledge is truly amazing,you make it look easy but I know it’s not.Just the steadiness alone few could achieve.I freak out as you disassemble placing parts aside,I have to make diagrams, take pictures and still have problems.I am much better at disassembling than putting back together….lol Thank you again !!

I bought two of these watches in 1983 just before I returned to Australia following a 3-year military deployment. One for myself and one for my mother, who was working on the family farm. Sadly, my mother gave hers away to my sister who (after a few weeks) had no idea what became of the watch. Obviously, neither of them appreciated what they had in their possession. I wore my Omega Seamaster every day (skydiving, scuba diving etc) until about 20 years later when it simply stopped. I took the watch to my local jeweler and he said, "This is above my pay grade. I will send it to Omega and get a report." A couple of weeks later, I received word that the watch had been sent back to Switzerland for appraisal. I was told it was so rare that there were not any tools in Australia to allow work to be done on the watch. A month or two further on I received word that the watch was not worth repairing and I had two options: 1. Omega would dispose of the parts and send me a report, or 2. Omega would send the parts back to me. I sent a lengthy response to Omega explaining that my Omega Seamaster was a part of me. I relied on it every day and would prefer to have the parts returned to me. About a month later, I received a call from my jeweler to say the watch had arrived. When I went to his business I found the Omega Seamaster had been lovingly restored by Omega at no charge! I couldn't believe it. They included a note saying my message of loyalty and commitment to their brand was such they tooled-up and restored the watch out of gratitude for my service to my country and my dedication to a quality wrist watch. I couldn't believe it. I was so grateful. Sadly, a few short years later, I took my watch to a different jeweler to have it serviced and was deployed for an extended period before I could collect the watch. When I returned to Australia, I couldn't remember where I had taken the watch. That's it. The watch is gone and I was heartbroken.

I’m a mechanical engineer and find the mechanism mesmerizing. The detail is incredible, great video. Thanks.

It is mind boggling to see how many parts fits into space that small.

Another incredible restoration. Your macro work is magnificent.

I've never seen the view through the jewel onto the pivot, that's a lovely shot.. Love the enthusiasm as well.

"I know nobody's going to see it, but..." That's the mark of a true craftsman. Well done.

Beautifully filmed video, as a professional editor I take my hat off to you for a really good edit. There is an almost Zen like equality to watching the beautiful details we never usual get to see. First class work

I really enjoyed this video! As someone else also mentioned, I too am not into watches, but watching someone who really know what they're doing is really satifactory. Have a nice day and keep up the nice work!

Great job on this rare watch. Omega's are some of the best. Have been collecting for over 50 years. You are very professional and have a great attitude. God bless

I've never, ever, seen this operation before and it's absolutely astonishing to see, listen & learn. Thank you very much for letting us into this micro-world of precision working AND steady hands! Your filming & editing skills match your horological (if that's the correct term) expertise!

I’m amazed at how you remember where all the intricate parts go after taking it apart.

As a repair robot 🤖 I'm pathologically driven (programmed) to repair things. I've always loved watches but recently rekindled interest in building and repairing them. This is the watch repair channel I've been looking for. Your work is brilliant. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Just superb, everything - your excellent commentary, the super clear videography, the background stories about this Omega and watches generally. My dad had an Omega - 60s I think - and my older brother had it and now his son. I love that classic watches of this quality hold such a treasured place in families, and that you have brought this one back to life for a new family. Well done!

Watching this was surprisingly therapeutic and relaxing. Not so much so that you may fall asleep because you are completely glued to the entire process! Brilliantly filmed and intricately narrated with a clear to the ear understanding of what is being said. This video made me want to take up this art! However, i probably won’t. Thank you for taking the time of putting this together. It was truly a delight. 🙂

Reminds of my late dad, he’s the best watch repairer I’ve known. I remember one of his regular customer came back to fix one of his watch that my dad fixed 18yrs ago, imagine it takes so many years before that watch died and bring it back to life again.

I have lost the love for watches many years ago yet still keep the watches handed down from family. In the recent years I actually severely discounted the importance of wearing some heavy device on your wrist when you're already carrying around a phone that tells time better. Yet watching your videos reminds me that these little mechanical objects are so special and reminded me of my love for old cars and engines. You have renewed my interest for my old watches and I thank you. I will dig out my old Seamaster and buy a new strap for it. It's likely been nearly 8yrs since I last wore it.

You sir, are Bob Ross of watchmaking😊

Noticed at 3:26 the watch started running for about 2 seconds. That's when I knew you had a winner. Great as always

I don't even feel like I wasted an hour watching this. Very satisfying to watch someone unpack one little part of the universe that was really just a mystery to me until now. Thank you

A joy to watch you perform your magic. I wish I could send you a bunch of my watches. Thank you so much for the video.

I feared that watching this would open a rabbit hole. My fear was not unfounded. What an amazing video.

Loved your video on the Omega restoration! I just inherited a Omega 1967 pre moon watch and get excited to see the craftsmanship that these watches have inside them!

a joy to watch the restoration thank you for sharing

Stumbling upon this channel today has been unexpected delight. It's amazing to me how stumbling upon one of your videos in my recommended today instantly brought back memories of my grandfather's wristwatch and how fascinated I was with it at the time. And somehow for well over 15 years I had forgotten all about it and my interest in it until today. I love watching and learning about the process and It's making me really consider the possibility of trying to get into restoration one day, though the initial cost of equipment might take a long while to overcome. Thank you for reigniting something I had long forgotten about.

38:33 I think you'll need some brass or copper tool. Steel one leaves markes. Otherwise,i really love your work! And your videos are perfectly edited! What a pleasure to watch! Big thanks!

Your work is absolutely stunning - I wish someone like you in my hometown - fantastic job and super voice to listen

So fascinating to observe! Couldn’t help but wonder how those tiny parts are made AND how that thing goes back together.. You are fun to observe .. Thank you.

Hi! I only have one watch, a gift from my then-fiancee, and now a wife of 7 years. It's quartz, and a while ago I've dropped it, and one of the cosmetic elements on the dial popped out and was dangling between the crystal and the dial, and it's been sitting like that for years. Watching your videos gave me enough confidence to take it apart myself and fix it. I can now wear them, and it's an incredibly rewarding feeling. Just wanted to let you know you have an impact even on people who don't own a single mechanical watch :)

I find myself inching my face closer and closer to the PC monitor watching this and all your videos, immersed in them. I know it must be challenging work, but rewarding at the same. Thanks for sharing.

I watch several watch repair channels and am learning to do this myself. Your channel is the best so far! Still on pocket watches myself, but someday......

Amazing video! Love to see a slice of Seattle during the testing phase! !

I think it's amazing the we've been able to engineer such tiny components for well over 100 years.

I came across this video randomly in my suggested. Never been a watch "enthusiast" but I'm now beyond intrigued in the process of how these are made/repaired. Wow. Great video. Gained a new sub!

These videos are super interesting and therapeutic. The watches are an engineering marvel for sure, but what must be equally impressive is the techniques used to make those tiny individual parts themselves! Good work sir I bow to your pure skill

I am amazed at how you are able to remember where each and every piece goes. Great work.

I’m scared as to what you actually do for a full time job if this is your hobby. Your skills are insane and attention to detail is mesmerising to watch. I have no interest in watches and don’t own any, but in addicted to watching your beautiful skill unfold in front of your amazing camera lenses. You are masterful. Thank you 🙏

Magic when a watch can be saved and function the way it was designed and made.Very nice rescue job well worth your efforts.

This is the first of your videos I've watched, but wow - what a great job you've done of explaining and showing what you did! Great looking watch and a top notch restoration video, thanks!

I stumbled across your channel and now I'm a bit hooked. I enjoy your very detailed explanations, your honesty and good humor. This watch is very similar to my Wakmann Chronograph that could really use your services I'd love to see you do a video on. I found it over 30 years ago and it was well worn and now even after mostly sitting in a drawer, it still works. Beautiful Chronograph but needs a refresh.

This is the first video of a watching being worked on that I've watched and I love it. I'm an engineer by trade and love seeing this sort of stuff. I think my plans for next weekend is to rip apart one of my old (cheap) watches and fail to put it back together. I would be happy to have this man service my omega though, he certainly knows what he's doing :D

Watching you take apart this watch made me appreciate even more what goes into making them and why they are so expensive

WOW! I’m speechless! I’m impressed! All those moving parts and you put them back exactly where they belonged.

What a fantastic project. I am throughly enjoying your channel, as well as your expertise! It’s inspiring me to want to learn the trade of watch making!

I got a knot in my stomach when you said you dropped the disassembled watch. You are truly a master at what you do, and a pleasure to watch.

I didnt know that "service" a watch actually meant to completely disassemble it, such a meticulous job and satisfying to watch, thanks for sharing!

This channel has got me back into mechanical watches. I hadn't worn a watch for the last 10 years and I'd given mine to my son, who likes them. I didn't appreciate the intricacies of it all. Its just fantastic.

What an awesome watch! And what an awesome presentation and revival of it 👏🏻👍🏻

Stumbled upon your video because "Omega Seamaster" caught my eye. I bought one almost exactly like this (had orange accents on face and bezel I believe) in Lucerne Switzerland in 1976! $300 if I recall correctly - quite expensive at the time! But I wore that watch for over 10 years before it "just stopped." Could not find anyone locally who was willing to attempt a repair, so I tossed it in a drawer and bought a Tag Heuer. After watching this, I'm tearing the place apart looking for that old watch! :-D I have no idea what shape the movement is in, but the case is still in very good condition. If I find it... I'll be reaching out!

I love how humble you are to say you're not a professional, and you may not be, but to the rest of us, your videos are really well made. The way you explain, and show the process, with the utmost enthusiasm, shows you love what you do, which, in turn, makes great content for your viewers. My self, along with several others, am not into watches, anything significant as your self. But we love your videos, they're hard to stop watching, ( no pun intended) lol...