Restoring a Charming Vintage Watch From The 50's With a Clever Custom Dial!
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- čas přidán 7. 01. 2023
- Marshall restores another vintage watch, this time it's a curious brand called Ernest Biehl... or is it? It turns out this watch has a customization he's never seen before! The watch needs a full restoration, and Marshall is up for it! Enjoy!
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You’re like the bob ross of watch restoration and repair. You are very wholesome about your work and also as far as the whole being able to forget about the world i think a big part of that is you saying “we” as you go along the steps as if we were there doing it with you, having that inclusive language really helps
Great comparison.
🤣 He is the Bob Ross of watches!!!! "This gear needs a happy little place. It will live right there. Yeah. Right there. Oh yeah.... The light will really make it shine there..."
Lol, I know for a fact that he’s seen that comparison in his comments section before! Too true!
If Bob Ross didn't already have a legacy of being an amazing artist it could be from the eternal references to anyone soft spoken and incredible at what they do and their way of explaining it
Well said
I was a purchasing agent for a company that was 94 years old. I was responsible for several million dollars of products every year. Buying the service awards and gold watches for retirees was one thing that I truly enjoyed.
Sir, I appreciate your work. I tried to stay at one employer, but it just didn't happen. Seeing as I can't seem to stay at any one place for any substantial amount of time, I've come to appreciate these awards.
@@tedoyle61 The company allowed the employee to choose anything of the same cost if they didn't want a gold watch. So over the years I hunted down tools, crystal, electronics and even art.
Does sound like a cool gig. After 45 years of service I was let go due to Covid...or so they said - never got my watch 🙁
@@Alan_Edwards I never got one either, the company was bought out and closed soon after.
This is one thing that our young workers will never get to experience as a whole. Corporations do not value experience like they used to. It's another reason why quality built into products is non existent. You have to throw it away and buy new instead of repairing it.
"It was Grandfather's watch and when Father gave it to me he said I give you the mausoleum of all hope and desire; it's rather excruciating-ly apt that you will use it to gain the reducto-absurdum of all human experience which can fit your individual needs no better than it fitted his or his father's. I give it to you not that you may remember time, but that you might forget it now and then for a moment and not spend all your breath trying to conquer it. Because no battle is ever won he said. They are not even fought. The field only reveals to man his own folly and despair, and victory is an illusion of philosophers and fools." ~William Faulkner
Which work of Faulkner's is that quote from, please, Drew?
It's pretty elemental and eternal.
@@cee7153 The Sound and the Fury
Hi Marshall. I am one of those viewers who, whistle watching you videos can forget and become engrossed in your explanation and calm tone. I have severe anxiety, depression and PTSD. Cannot read any extended test or watch a movie, but your videos have an escapism for me that I find hard to experience even during sleep. Thank you for all your time and effort posting amazing videos. Sláinte
There is no better way to chill, than watching gloved fingers and listening calm voice of someone, who knows how to fix watches
This channel is the reason that I'm now the owner of a mechanical watch. Ive worn digital watches in the past, but never really had the chance to appreciate how beautiful mechanical watches are. I got one with a clear back so I can see the movement
Same here! I just bought a Seiko automatic mechanical watch
@@thedolt9215 The watch I got is also a seiko! Nothing too fancy but I think it looks really nice 4R35-03Y0
“It’s just you and me here, we got a watch to restore, the rest of the world can wait.” ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
These videos are so relaxing I can’t watch them in the evenings anymore..lost count how many times I’ve fallen asleep watching these 😂
When you can't fall back to sleep after the baby has been up for his night time feeding, you watch Marshall work his magic! There is truly nothing more relaxing than this video in this moment. Thank you for the amazing content.
Love to hear that, have fun with the baby!
In the 80's I was working with laser cutting machines for videoheads.... I made a little program to write my initials on the dial of my Citizen Chronograph... through the glass, without disassemling anything. Was at that time an unmistakable unique piece.😉
Agreed - a watch is not just a timepiece. It is a statement of finite existence. It defines humanity.
Marshal your respondents are correct about the calming effect of your videos, it is relaxing in the same way that watching goldfish gliding around in an aquarium is. If you could bottle it, and sell it you would make a fortune.
ETA _used_ to make movements for most Watch companies. A few years ago they stopped and only supply Swatch companies (Swatch, Omega, etc) with movements. It was sudden and really shocking to the industry. Several other companies have stepped up to fill the gap though.
I read an article somewhere that swatch group were kind of forced to stop selling outside of their company do to monopolistic issues. They controlled the swiss movement industry. Not sure if it's true, but I bet they're losing big bucks & sellita has increased business a lot.
I own and run a restaurant. I come home late at night and still have a massive rush of adrenaline. Then I turn on your channel and finally calm down, relax and appreciate your work. If there's ever a PT in Berlin again, I'd invite you to be my guest!
A lot nicer than carrying around your grandpa's old cell phone to check the time ;)
Hi Marshall!🙂Louvic was known for making replicas of the expensive LeCoultre & Longines Mystery Dial watches in the 50's. In the United States it was known as Baldwin Brand. You can tell this is a less complex watch compared to many you have restored before. That gold plating was very impressive! Great restoration as always!!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Yes you are right but funny they write swiss on the movement?
What a gift this man is....
Sharing a passion ...history...calming
We wear watches as a reminder of where we have traveled over the passages of time
One of my favorite watch faces of the 20 or so I've watched you restore.
Escape Wheel Jewell Screw- a must for each video; a microscopic view with a scale and a naked eye view on a dime!
By looking at the movement markings I found out is a Peseux P330 that the Louvic company of New York used in their watches. Louvic was famous for quirky and costume watches.
Correct on all counts
I know a lot of people love the patina and think everything should be kept original, but I think restoring and replating it was the way to go. That dial is awesome and was in wonderful shape and the nice replated case now does it justice.
Watching these videos is a very zen experience. Thanks Marshall.
Second time I've watched this electroplating video. "Warm Silver Color".. quite an accurate description, nice 👍
What I enjoy about your videos is not only the narrative but the the fact that they have a story attached to them and you make sure that story is told. Thank you.
Coffee and a watch revival. Great way to ease into a Sunday. Thanks Marshall
omg same here too
This is my first time watching your videos. This is so relaxing to watch. Thank you for sharing.
I wouldn't call what you do a hobby I'd say more of a passion and or your happy place...Watching you with your cat like reflexes when are working on these movements with your persise and detailed way around these movements is amazing ...You show every watch with respect and patience as well as grace...I enjoy your content and how giddy you get when you work on Rolex classics... I would love to see you work on a patek Philippe as I have never seen a case opened and given a adjustment or cleaning...
That was really special! I liked your philosophical comments as well on this one. I think there's a lot of charming symbolism we can attach to watches and any positivity these days is very welcome. 😊
Marshall I have a very special watch that my wife absolutely loves! You know the part I think y’all love? I got it at the Goodwill! What a find. It’s time to get a service but this hasn’t been shown on your channel. It would be a pleasure to have you feature it. Growing up with my father and watching the legend Boss Ross and being and adult watching you brings back good memories. Your truly the Bob Ross of watches.
Another Marshall video!
I’m a mostly-happy, becoming-content middle-aged man, but let me tell you, it’s a special day when I see a video from you.
I don’t know if you understand the reach you have-that’s always hard-but I find the videos great and welcome! 😊
Thank you :)
Hobbyists are great, because unlike professionals, they will actually _share_ the information they have learnt and teach their tricks to others. Like other youtube repairers, you're probably doing a good service to these sorts of hobbies
Haven't watched for awhile. Now I'll power watch a bakers dozen.
Very nice as usual!
I can see the plastic cable melting on your heating plate, be careful!!!
At 18:40
Yes I noticed taht
Love the fact you talk through the whole video, narrating as we move or narrating over the top of the content…
I follow a few other wristwatch channels who don’t say anything and I would come back to yours time and again rather than others!! Keep it going Marshall, love your content
5:07 is so relatable for me right now. I've got an exam in about 6 hours (introductory finance course, I'm done studying for it, not procrastinating) and it so nice to be able to get a break from thinking about it.
The quality of filming and the detail we can see is a visual treat, the storytelling, dialogue and explanations lift your films to another level altogether. It's very obvious you love what you do, thank you for sharing it with us, it's a totally joyful experience. Thank you, I hope you have a fantastic 2023. 😊
Thanks :) and you too!
Back in the late 80´s early 90´s I was going to watch making school as a "high school". But I never went there, the interests for watches never went away. These days the poor eyesight and shaky hands make watch repairs rather difficult. Instead Marshall´s videos are just the perfect way to follow the process and the lovely story of the watches. Marshall´s narration also makes every video a real treat to enjoy. Thank you so much!
Ahhh, I'm your age, actually a little older, and I just picked this up just less than 3 years ago.
Taking a break of from reality! You were my introduction to watch repair. I now watch quite a few channels that do this.
It never ceases to amaze me that mechanical watches work at all, never mind that they work reliably and accurately for years at a time and in such a wide range of conditions, from deep under water to the surface of our Moon.
I just get ecstatic when you have to fully restore one with plating and stuff... It's just soooo cool 🥰
Hey Marchall,
As a watchmaker, I'm happy to see people get in touch with watchmaking, and your oiling has gotten much better! If I'm honest, I used to cringe heavily whenever I saw you spill oil all over the jewels.
About oiling capped jewels, there is a method called the pass-through method.
This is very useful as it's a very controlled method that doesn't require the capjewels to be removed.
The principle is that before assembling the bridge, you give a little bit of oil on the other side of the jewel (cog-side) and then "prick through" with a very fine needle. It needs to be able to go through the hole of the jewel and touch the capjewel. It will take the oil with it and make it suspend it in the right place. Repeat if there is not enough oil in place yet (at least 50% of the diameter of the capjewel).
I use a modified broken oiler for this.
Hope this will help in the future, and keep at it!
If the cap jewels aren't removed, how do you remove old lubricant residue?
@@gwsjr1 Great question! If a regular cycle through the cleaning machine doesn't get the gunk out, rinsing in cleaning benzine (no idea how it's called in english really, but it's type of solvent called wasbenzine) usually does the trick. If that's still not enough, then yes by all means take out the capjewel. But this method prevents having to take it out in like 80% of the cases. I only do this on watches without anti-shock systems though.
I do this but I do firstly remove cap Jewel and clean but my method is to use auto oiler, which is basically just a fancy needle to do the same thing you are
Similar story to my grandfathers Hamilton Masterpiece Thin-o-Matic. I had to find a donor movement for a balance complete to make it work. That’s actually what started me watching your channel. It is engraved on the back from Union Carbide 1969 for 25 years of service. After noticing it was a 14 kt case, I was glad to get it fixed. I was fortunate to find a local watchmaker.
A fantastic result here and it was really cool to see details on how the gold plating process is performed. That was fascinating. Thank you for uploading the video.
Tried doing videos while learning watchmaking, reminds me of when I was driving race cars. I get too focused to deal with the talking and video stuff. Really glad you are able to. You finally got me to take the plunge and start watchmaking.
First takes the video then does commentary in the background ;)
You are so true. Complexity is the compound of many simple things. When we look for and understand the simple interactions we understand the complex
Always brightens my day to get a new watch to take apart and put back together again. Thank you for sharing your passion.
Excellent video. Its always interesting to see an expensive watch being serviced, but most people cant afford these, so there is definitely something special about seeing a more common and cheaper watch being restored, especially when it comes with family history. I fully understand its significance to family since my Dad died last year and my Mom had asked what each of us wanted of his. I only wanted his watch because its something that he used every day and he cherished it. Its not an expensive model, but its special to me. Thats why I really love these videos since I can definitely relate.
You are top notch at your trade and best in class for presentation. Beautiful work.
It would be cool for you to do a video with a full tour of your home shop, with a quick blurb about each of your tools, what they do, and maybe where you got them/cost.
Nicely done! I especially liked seeing the balance assembly dismantled and cleaned.
Thank you for telling this story. The name of the owner on the dial is an amazing phenomenon. I haven't seen anything like this before. This evokes respect for the owner of the watch and those people who so touchingly expressed their attitude to Ernest Biehel. How do you feel about plastic wheels in modern mechanisms?
*What a beautiful job. Congratulations, I believe the owner will be thrilled to remember his grandfather Ernest every "time" he checks the time!*
Perfect video for the sunday morning coffe 😍
Marshall I’m convinced that you need a one hour program on TV. You have a natural ability to make these videos so interesting, even thought they are often very similar. Your channel truly is a great escape.
Thank you :) Until the TV stations come knocking at my door we'll just keep meeting here on youtube!
Frankly, this is a far better and higher medium than TV. Television is dying, and rightly so. You're looking at the golden age of a digital medium, something that television did enjoy 50-75 years ago.
Every WR video that Marshall puts out is just amazingly well done, and he's such a relaxed likable person it really just pulls you in and makes you want to share his enthusiasm for what he's doing. The comments are always my favorite part, so many people talking about how this channel helped them through a rough patch in life, or how it's the only thing that helps them relax, etc. I've also noticed how many new people (myself included) are now getting into this hobby, and I am very confident in saying that it's primarily this channel that's helping a whole new generation discover a love for mechanical watches. So kudos Marshall! You've really changed a lot of people's lives, and the love and positivity that comes from this community is truly amazing. Cheers, and thanks for all you do!🍻
Just found my great great grandfather's Hamilton pocket watch from 1913. Would love to see it restored. It does run but it definitely needs a service.
Watching and listening to you is like watching and listening to Bob Ross paint. I can't wait to see the final product but also enjoy the journey and life lessons. Thank you!
I love to hear that, thank you!
Marshall the replating of the case was really effective and your explanation of the process was quite interesting. As always, good job on the restoration and cleaning, and your photography was very well done.
You're one of my favorite channels. I wish you posted more often, but then again, I'm glad. I can never get tired of watching your videos! Thank you Marshall! Sending love from Oklahoma City ❤️
This watch reminds me of the beautiful gold Hamilton employee gift watch I got from my grandpa. I’d love to get serviced someday.
I always get so excited when you decide to replate a case! I know a storied watch is nice too, but when the dial is in such great shape it seems a shame to put it in a beat up case
You are the definition of "using the right tools" for the job.
awesome to see the plating process! You're awesome Marshall! would love a tutorial series one day on the basics.
You have the hands of a surgeon, I should know.. keep them projects coming ..
Wow... a watch restoration channel that isn't fake. I was starting to think I'd never come across one.
Absolutely stunning job! Thank you for the great content and as always keep those goodies coming.
Was kinda stunned to see it was actually brass underneath the plating, I'd have thought nickel would've been used as easier to tell as different colour, not too expensive and gold plates very well to it.
But it's a lovely watch very fancy with the name on it and a brilliant way for David to remember his grandfather and as usual it's lovely to see anything mechanical being restored whether it be a engine, tool, a gun or a watch. Why I love engineering and mechanical stuff as fascinating cracking things open and seeing how they work. And keep up the amazing work Marshall and keep well 😉👍
I can’t remember if it nickel plating or chrome plating that releases poisonous gases, so maybe going brass to gold avoids this for a watch maker. Just a guess.
@@jeffreygoss8109 probably be chromium to gold as nickel wouldn't really release any kinda gas I can think of, mind physics is the field I'm best at not chemistry so I could be wrong.
Thanks for the ❤ Marshall and seriously can't wait for the next watch to come passing through and tell you what would be gorgeous, but very expensive. Zirconium plating. A very beautiful and useful metal also like silver and I believe more expensive too, but again keep up the great work and this has been Horde and until next time, its goodbye for now 🙂👍
That gold plated case looks amazing!
Thanks, I think...Been watching since the lock down. Restored a seiko 2205-0760 this Christmas from a complete tear down (water damage) for my daughter. She was very happy and is now a family watch...putting togather a seiko 6105-8000 and working on a Bulova split stem 50' watch. Fun hobby, helping me with my patience.
Amazing restoration, what a fine watch! 👏👏
Thanks for the great content, Marshall -- You're a great storyteller.
Love your videos, the “click” is a _PAWL._ That is the part of a ratchet that most closely mirrors the click. The pawl is the part that engages with the teeth of the ratchet. It also happens to be what allows you to reverse the direction. (That is incidental)
I was so nervous when you had to take apart the balance! great job on the restoration
This video was right on time. I just bought a Louvic for my first watch restoration project, but found very little information on Louvic. The one I bought has a center mounted second hand, so I’ll be handling a different movement, but this is helpful. Great job on the watch!
Amazing content as always.
Your videos are the best! I saw my Brother-in-law over the holidays and found out that we both watch all your videos! What we like the best is your narration and wonderful production quality! Keep up the great content!
Its nice to see one creator making content in two of my hobbies
I love your content! Any way you could start telling what watch you're wearing each time?
Is that necessary?
Rolex GMT Master II ref. 126710BLNR
Insta click on a new video!
Your friend is correct your channel takes away surrounding thought. It's just interesting to watch and see these mechanical beauties work so well with a second life.
It’s the cleanest plating shop ever seen
What a great parting gift from his grandfathers company, now fully restored it's a family heirloom. Thank you again Marshall for another journey through time and space.
Best Chanel on CZcams!
Love the content. Even listening to your content is good to me. Cooking while watching/listening to you fixing time pieces. Thanks!
Your videos are so therapeutic, my new downtime pastime and educational. Thank you 😊
Watching these videos always take me back in time. My uncle has a watch repair shop and i always loved to watch him take those movements apart.
Brilliant work!
Watching your videos made me start the watchmaking hobby. I bought an old mechanic Swiss watch to try it.
I'm waiting for my tools which I ordered to start the restoration.
I can't wait to start but I'll have to wait until I have my tools have arrived. I want to make a good start and hope to repair more watches.
Thanks for making me enthousiast.
I found your videos here and it fascinates me so much that I HAD to get into watchrepair, since I had a couple of older watches laying around that had not been serviced but were still moving. Especially an old Elgin Pocketwatch that has finally stopped working. I will practice a bit on cheaper movements. I am making my first baby steps and making a lot of mistakes, but finding this video here excited me a lot, because the movement is the same as the one my father gave me when I was young. I serviced it, but broke off the setting lever spring / bridge. So I ordered another of the same type of movements for the spare part and will try to finish it today. Thank you so much for your work and may you be blessed!
I could've watched a blockbuster but decided to watch 2 of your video's, way more relaxing. Love your talkovers too, very insightful. Thank you! 😄
My mind was blown seeing the gold plating process!
I would have been proud to have received that watch. It is a really sharp watch when done. Props to Gentlemans Employer.
I love that simple dial face.
Your vids are generally what I watch to unwind before bed. I really enjoy watching you work. Thank you.
Thats a fine timepiece. Thanks for the consistently educational and entertaining vids.
That was super cool watching you clean and service this beauty.
I'm no watch person but that inside after you cleaned it up came up a treat eh.
Well done to you.
G'day from Down Under.
I like that u actually speak in ur vids a lot of watch restorations they dont.
Thanks, I had the idea to talk for most of the video because I view my kind of video as what I call "second monitor content" meaning stuff you watch while doing something else like work or a game or something.
I love this watch, im a real sucker for a seconds sub dial and what a great job you have done restoring it. It is stunning!
Such a pretty watch ....love the Italian strap ....great work Marshall
I too, escape reality for a bit with Marshall's videos. I have always wanted to see a gold plating process... this was fascinating and satisfying! That lack of shock protection makes a huge difference! Lesson learned!