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Wristwatch Revival

Wristwatch Revival

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When The Watch You're Restoring Breaks in the Middle of the Restoration...

Marshall restores a vintage Waltham pocket watch, this time one that is kind of running and belongs to his uncle. During the course of the restoration one part fails which requires somewhat extensive repairs involving new tools and even some flames! Enjoy!

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Restoring a $2000 Omega Seamaster That Hasn't Run in 30 Years!

Marshall restores another vintage watch, this time it's a charming Omega Seamaster that hasn't ran in 30 years! This watch was owned by the grandfather, passed to his daughter, who then passed it along to her son. The owner wants to get it running so he can enjoy it and possibly pass it down to his child as well. This one throws Marshall a curve ball as well when it turns out to have radioactive hands and dial!

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This $2000 Watch Went Through the Washing Machine!

Marshall restores a vintage watch that went through the spin cycle! The owner left it in his jeans pocket and then put it through the washing machine, but luckily he recognized it fast and got it over to Marshall asap!

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This Watch is Probably Worth 25 Bucks, But It's Priceless To The Owner

Marshall restores another vintage watch, this time it's an Elgin wristwatch from the early 1960s that belonged to a family friend's father. He was a truck driver and was awarded the watch for 10 years of no accidents driving the truck. Enjoy this one!

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Restoring a Fully Disassembled Omega Watch in a Ziploc Bag!

Marshall restores a watch for a viewer who got in over his head on a restoration! It's an Omega Seamaster but it's in parts and in a Ziploc bag when Marshall gets it! Enjoy this look at the biggest puzzle he's had to solve yet!

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Omega in a Ziploc Bag Rough Cut for Patrons!

Enjoy this early look at the next video going up on the channel and thank you!

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This Seiko "Pogue" Needs a Full Restoration and I Need New Tools to Do It!

Marshall restores another vintage watch, this time it's a Seiko "Pogue" from the early 1970s! This model of watch has a fascinating history, and this particular one has a touching story as well.

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Seiko Pogue Early Rough Cut for Patrons

Enjoy this early look at the next video going up on the channel, a restoration of a Seiko Pogue Automatic Chronograph!

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The channel hit 1 million subs!!

Just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for your support. I wouldn’t have thought my side project could appeal to this big of an audience, but I’m thrilled it’s the case. Many of you have been with me since the beginning, and this channel wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for each and every one of you who has supported me along the way.

Thank you!!

Marshall

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Heat Bluing Hands On a Vintage Watch for the First Time!

Marshall restores another vintage watch, this time it's an Elgin from the 1920s owned by his adoptive grandma! This watch seemed straightforward, but with rusty hands needing a full restoration including heat bluing and a movement that runs too fast for it's own good, Marshall has his hands full. Enjoy this one as Marshall learns not one but two new skills!

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Elgin Pocket Watch (with Heat Bluing Hands) Early Rough Cut for Patrons!

Enjoy this early look at the next video going up on the channel, this is the almost complete rough cut of a watch that seemed simple enough, but ended up being quite a bit more complicated than originally anticipated!

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Restoring a Vintage Ferrari Branded Longines Watch Once Given as a Gift of the Ferrari Company!

Marshall restores a wonderful vintage Longines watch from the 1950s that was gifted from the Ferrari company to collaborators and drivers as a gift. This rare, co-branded watch also features radium on the dial and hands, which is radioactive and needs to be dealt with, as well as the movement needing restoration. Enjoy!

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Restoring a Rolex Datejust Worn Every Day for 40 Years by a Mud Engineer (And It Shows)

Marshall restores another vintage watch, this time it's a Rolex Datejust owned by a mud engineer and passed down to his grandson after his passing. The grandson actually teethed on this watch as a baby, and it's seen better days, so Marshall steps in to restore it to its former glory!

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Early Release of Rolex Datejust Restoration for Patrons!

Hey All

This one was a beast! So many little (and big) things to address, but that's part of the challenge of this hobby. Was a real pleasure to work on this watch, enjoy this early look at the video, it's actually fully finished as well!

THANK YOU!

Marshall

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Restoring His Late Grandfather's Watch So He Can Wear It At His Wedding

Marshall restores a vintage watch owned by a Patreon supporter named Cory who inherited a watch from his Grandfather after he passed away. Cory wants the watch restored so he can wear it at his wedding as a way to remember and honor his Grandpa. His Grandpa worked for McDonald's in the 1970s and eventually had two stores of his own. The watch was a gift from his co-workers for a job well done as he moved his operations to North Carolina from New Jersey. Enjoy this one!

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Seiko DX Wedding Watch from Grandpa Early Cut for Patrons!

Enjoy this early look at the next video going up on the channel, it's a touching story of a Seiko DX that his grandpa had been gifted for his work with McDonalds, which then got passed down to his grandson before his passing, and now the grandson is getting married and wanted to have the watch at the wedding as a way to honor his late grandfather.

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Restoring a Vintage Rolex Submariner with the Original Box, Paperwork... Even the Receipt!

Marshall restores a sweet vintage watch, a Rolex Submariner from the 1980s with all of the original paperwork, box, pamphlets, and even the receipt!

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Rolex Submariner with Box and Papers Early Cut for Patrons!

(This is the same video I posted yesterday, it's just on YouTube (still commercial free) as some people were having issues with the Patreon-hosted video)

Enjoy this early, commercial-free look at the next video going up on the channel!

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Rolex Submariner with Box and Papers Early Cut for Patrons!

I still can't believe this thing has the box, warranty, pamphlet, and even the original receipt! On top of that it's a gorgeous watch that hasn't been serviced... ever? Enjoy this early look at the next video going up on the channel and thank you!

Marshall

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Restoring a Wrecked Omega Watch That Was Brought Back from World War II

Marshall restores another vintage watch, this time it's a vintage Omega watch that was brought home by a Patreon supporter's grandfather from World War II! The watch is in rough shape, but it's got potential with a hidden but lovely dial! Join Marshall as he goes through the restoration of this beautiful family heirloom!

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Omega Brought Back from WWII for Patrons

This is the next video going up on the channel, it features a beautiful Omega from WWII with an incredible dial that just needs some attention as it hasn't been serviced in years! Enjoy and thank you!

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Restoring a Solid Gold Pocket Watch from 1887 with Beautiful (Hidden) Movement Finishing!

Marshall restores a vintage pocket watch from 1887 with a solid gold case and an amazing railroad grade movement! This one belongs to an extended family member, a great uncle of an uncle who passed away in 1960 and left this watch to the family. This Elgin was made in the USA in 1887 and it's still absolutely gorgeous!

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Solid Gold Elgin Pocket Watch from 1887 Early Look for Patrons!

Hey All,

Enjoy this early, commercial free look at the nearly final cut (just missing the final shot!) of the next video going up on the channel. This one is for an extended family member, and it's an extremely nice Elgin pocket watch from 1887 with a solid gold case emblazoned with elk on many of its surfaces. It also has an amazing movement with a balance wheel forward design, just my style!

I'm trying out a relatively new feature here on Patreon where I can upload this directl...

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He Sent My Imposter $2K — Now I’m Restoring His Rolex GMT

Marshall restores another vintage watch, this time it's a great watch with a frustrating story behind it. Robb, the owner of the watch, tried to reach out to Marshall to have him work on the watch, and instead he got ahold of someone posing as Marshall who then swindled him for $2000. After figuring this all out, he reached out to the real Marshall for help with the watch, and that's the watch we have on the bench today!

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GMT Master Early Look for Patrons!

Enjoy this early look at the rough cut (though likely close to finished version) of the next video going up on the channel and thank you!

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A Reunion 67 Years in the Making! Restoring This Vintage Watch That Was a Graduation Gift in 1957

(I'm posting this one now because I forgot to post it here when it went live!)

Marshall restores another vintage watch, this one belongs to the father of close friend. He received it as a high school graduation gift in 1957 and it was with him as he made his first strides into his chosen profession as a professor of anthropology at the University of Washington. It's not running well and hasn't been touched in over 30 years, and that's where Marshall comes in!

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I Spent $7,000 On a Broken Version of My Dream Watch

Marshall restores another vintage watch, this time it's a special watch, it's a Heuer Carrera from the early 1960s that he's had his eye on since he first got interested in watches! This is a real full circle moment as this is the watch that originally inspired Marshall to start down the path of watch restoration, and it's a complicated chronograph to boot!

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Restoring a Fantastic Tudor Submariner That Tudor Wouldn't Touch!

Marshall restores a vintage watch, this time it's a Tudor Submariner from the 1960s that has had a heck of a life! It started life with the current owner's father who acquired it in Vietnam before coming home to be a police officer where he wore it every day for over 20 years. After changing hands a few times, it ended up with his son, who tried to have it fixed at Rolex. They refused to service it, and that's when he contacted Marshall! Enjoy!

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He Bought This French Watch From eBay For His Wife, Now I'm Restoring It

Marshall restores another vintage watch, this time it's a ladies watch from an iconic French brand called Lip. It was started in the 1870s, and even though the company has seen many ups and downs, it's still around today! This particular watch was purchased by a friend of Marshall's who got it for his wife. Marshall takes the time to make sure it's in tip top shape before it gets handed off to the owner!

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This Pocket Watch is Still Shockingly Accurate Even After 111 Years

Marshall restores a vintage Elgin pocket watch, this time a beautiful railroad grade watch from 1913! This one is was passed down from a father to his wife after his passing, and eventually will go to his son after Marshall gets it running as well as possible!

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