Broken Dial, Barely Working Breguet Watch from 1859 Makes for a Daunting Restoration!

Marshall gets to work on a watch made by Breguet, the company started by Abraham-Louis Breguet - considered by many to be the greatest watchmaker in history - in the years after his death. The owner of this watch traced its history back to his great-great-grandmother who last had it serviced by Breguet in 1866! With a broken dial and mostly in non-running condition, Marshall restores this beautiful vintage watch.
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[@PJM273]

Proud to say this is my watch. Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Marshall for taking on this project. He is clearly passionate about his work; a craftsman/artist and a gentleman. As he mentions, sending this off to Breguet for a "proper" service/restoration was out of the question for me currently. So, I took a bit of a gamble as the alternative was leaving it not working, unloved or appreciated in a dusty drawer for another generation and that seemed a shame given what I knew about it so far. And boy am I glad I did. What a journey, and now watching the video last night with my partner I had to pause it at one point as I thought about my Dad, grand and great-grand mother - it was quite emotional. Proud and honored to be a part of this story but all I did was inherit a broken watch - Marshall, at least in my books, is the GOAT :) Keep up the great work!

[@WristwatchRevival]

Aw that's awesome, I'm honored to have worked on the watch and very happy with how it came out! Enjoy it in good health!

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Wonderful!!! The best part is that many of us out here get to share in the experience with you.

[@MorellioBenoir]

Thank you so much for sending it to Marshall and giving us all an opportunity to appreciate such a beautiful watch! I think Marshall just basically wrote the Chilton/Haynes manual for working on 1800s Breguets in front of us. :)

[@vincebanzon756]

This is the continuation of a history.

[@blackdragonxtra]

Can you say who the General who bought the watch was? I'm curious.

[@smokeandkippers]

My dad was rebuilding an engine for a Lotus Sprint and he was polishing the bolts that held the engine to the engine mounts and when I asked him why would he do that when nobody would ever see them he tapped the side of his head and said “Son, because if I don’t, I’ll see them every day.” I was ten years old at the time and he’s passed now but it was a great lesson on doing something to the best of your abilities and I’ll never forget it!

[@JohnCarder]

My dad was the same; if the things you can't see aren't right, then it's not a proper job

[@aizpaish]

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[@AndyfnB]

My dad had a vastly different answer, than again Taxidermy is an art not a trade. His answer was, and still is, "no one will ever notice that, but this someone will notice and those are the people I do this for." He's not wrong, we jokingly make fun of people who have these massive trophy bucks and their neighbors kid mounted them, but I also tell my buddies "if you shoot a deer that means soemthing to you, even if it's a spike 4, let me know it ain't cheap and spots fill up fast."

[@wes11bravo]

While I am in no way proposing that I was as meticulous as your dad, I do thoroughly understand his perspective. In the 90s, I rebuilt a '64 Land Rover onto a new galvanized frame. I took care to wire wheel the rust and grease off of the steering box and axle cases, etc and paint everything because I knew it would bug me forever if I didn't!

[@uxkwn4894]

he had ocd

[@rubenaerts2100]

I love how Marshall does his voiceover and still sounds genuinly surprised at whats happening. Very nice watch to work on, love the stories you manage to bring

[@VisboerAnton]

Brother I have watched so many videos and didn't even realise it was a voice over until I read your comment

[@setamakoto]

@@VisboerAnton me too but who cares tbh he sounds so genuine

[@959_MC]

Voiceover kinda implies that it is recorded separately, (and your comment implies you think it is recorded separately) but you can clearly hear him moving along with what he is doing on screen (leaning, turning, bending over, etc.) (from what I can tell) He records an audio track from the dedicated microphone (and probably audio tracks from each camera for syncing, but only uses the dedicated audio in the end) and switches camera angles as needed. For angles not directly on the watch (such as the cleaning machine) he probably continues speaking and syncs the video with the voice as needed (kinda a voiceover of it's own, still mostly live)

[@leftysheppey]

It's almost like commentary is his job 😂 Nah, he's excellent at this. Truly a talent

[@Spott07]

@@959_MC I am certain that he is not recording his commentary live while he works on watches. There are a lot of time-consuming actions he takes that are not recorded (or are rejected in the final edit for quality or brevity, more probably) and his commentary is unbroken through the entire video. In some videos he has to take a break of weeks or months to acquire replacement parts. If he were recording his narration live, there would be a noticeable change in volume or tone or other characteristics when these cuts occur, especially the ones lasting weeks or months. Additionally, it would be impossible to plan and maintain such coherent commentary while also focusing on the watchmaking process without getting tongue-tied or starting off in a conversational topic that turns out to be based on a mistaken assumption. He is narrating the video during his editing process, and that is perfectly respectable. He does a great job. While he edits, he probably develops a script or at least an outline for the narration, and he is very conscious (better than most) of making sure he doesn't reveal information ahead of the point in the process that it is discovered. The reason that you can hear the sounds of his watchmaking activities, is that he's mixing the recording of the audio during the watchmaking process, with the audio of his narration, so you get to hear both.

[@leftysheppey]

The thing which is amazing to me is that they kept the records from the 1850's. Over 160 years ago. Absolutely insane. And for the ancestor to personally reply is also such a lovely touch

[@platedlizard]

They kept extensive records. They were able to build a copy of Berget’s masterpiece, a very complicated watch that was commissioned for Marie Antoinette by her lover, from his notes and sketches as well as photographs of it after it was stolen. (It has since been returned)

[@yummygogolak]

Often times you discover that there are extensive records going back hundreds of years on the most unusual subjects, and quite often they are due to the taxman.

[@rowejon]

In the early 90's I bought a Dutch barge with a Deutz diesel motor. I contacted them with the serial number & they told me it was built in 1932 & sent me a photocopy of the original manual, free of charge.

[@MpSkyfall]

I love this channel. Marshall is a restorer aware of his own abilities and limitations, and that humility makes him a very ethical man.

[@berryj.greene7090]

Spot on - so it does.

[@masattac]

I would trust him with ANY watch. Not because he's the best, but because if he doesn't feel comfortable working on it, he won't.

[@melody3741]

The awareness of his abilities is a significant part - everyone has limitations, but a lot of people undersell themselves because they are told that knowing you are good at something makes you vain and a bad person (aka why the only socially acceptable response to “you are pretty/look good today” is “stop, no I don’t”)

[@RoaldRoberts]

1859!!! I can't believe the manufacturing precision and how well the metals have held up. Truly astonishing. Fabulous work!

[@nak4651]

To imagine that in 1859, there was technology available to make the smallest of screws, drills and taps, really almost microscopic stuff to make a watch of this design and calibre is mindboggling. Sometimes people forget what people were capable of, more than 150 years ago. Thanks for posting.

[@VibeXplorer]

Agreed! How in the world did they machine those tiny screws back then without computer-aided design and manufacturing???

[@d3vitron779]

@@VibeXplorerlots of math and machinery

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@VibeXplorerThe industrial revolution really opened horizons for machinery both big and small. Metallurgy, precise measurements made with calipers/micrometers, statistical analysis for quality control, etc. These were all technologies that made this kind of watch possible.

[@melody3741]

Also something to consider is that these were not necessarily precise, but with then-modern measurement techniques you could do things like testing gear meshing and adjust as necessary until things fit well

[@beestingza]

@@melody3741 They were pretty precise. Harrison's sea clock H4, which was really just a big-ass pocket watch, managed to keep modern chronometer-grade time in 1759, almost 100 years prior to this watch.

[@davidsneddon2242]

You can’t ignore history and Marshall you are now part of this incredible watches history for EVER. Excellent work and so sympathetic at the same time, fantastic sir.

[@TheBrah808]

I wonder if breguet will put him in the books after the great great great great grandma service? Another 150 years from now, people will wonder what is youtube and who this marshall is. Maybe a person of high status?

[@iainbacon]

What a time piece! Never seen anything like that before. Stunning! Most of the parts & working principles of a modern watch are there, based on my very limited horological knowledge, very interesting. Well done for getting as far as you did, a lesson in knowing your limits and self control, thus preserving this most beautiful item for the owner & the future.

[@berryj.greene7090]

Yes knowing your own limits - That's the phrase!

[@susantaylor5584]

Hi Marshall! Sue here to tell you that was awesome! Your attention to detail and the fact you go that extra mile is why you were asked to do this watch. I love watching you work. That and that you also do the narration and you have a great voice have made me a fan. Keep up the great work Marshall and I thank you! Till next time!

[@DJ_Locks]

2023 Watchmaker: Can you believe they went through the trouble to blue this teeny tiny screw that nobody will ever see?! What craftsmanship! What dedication to detail! 1859 Watchmaker: Screw it, I'm just throwing all the screws into the oven.

[@stevewilliams5428]

What oven?

[@derpolcu]

@@stevewilliams5428 kitchen.

[@stevewilliams5428]

@@derpolcu What type of oven???

[@solarbirdyz]

Well, you're not wrong, because it's how you got corrosion resistance. Bluing wasn't - and still isn't, we still do it - cosmetic. (And getting it to black isn't actually "too much," it's great from a corrosion standpoint. But it doesn't have that lovely purple.)

[@stevewilliams5428]

@@solarbirdyz A lot of modern 'bluing' is achieved using chemicals. I doubt even top watch manufacturers use the old heat methods.

[@JBH2989]

This watch looks like a quest item. Stunning!

[@EEE_MMM]

It must feel so amazing to be able to work on something with such an amazing history! Great video Marshall, keep up the good work 😊

[@_photonx6017]

Not being a watchmaker, after watching a few different servicings, they all started looking alike. This watch, though, really catches the eye, doesn't it? Well worth a viewing. Thanks!

[@RedDadRedemption]

As a retired RAF engine tech your's is a refreshing engineering channel to 'watch' and relax to. You always have such a calm voiceover and watching you so excited to work on this Breguet and absolutely ace the project has been an awesome nerd out for me. Thank you for your efforts and your channel.

[@r8dj]

was kinda worried about that enamel in that ultrasound but came through without a hitch....awesome piece of history

[@docbp87]

This might be the coolest thing you have done yet Marshall. The story, the history... I've learned a TON about my watches, how they work, how to work on them, etc. from your videos, but this takes the cake for cool factor. Your viewer who owns this has a really special piece of history! Thanks for sharing an AWESOME piece with us, as always.

[@bluefeather56]

I love watching and listening to you on KZbin. I get a chuckle out of you stating that if you like tools, this would be a good hobby. I have Band Instrument Repair tools along with Piano tuning tools. My mantra is: A girl can't have too much jewelry or too many tools.

[@WandererLife85]

When you can't sleep, but Marshall posts a video... (RUNS to computer)

[@WristwatchRevival]

Hahah hope you get some sleep!

[@rickchowsr2532]

Been waiting Marshall lol. Having my morning coffee @WristwatchRevival

[@victormelgoza5665]

This is literally me right now 😂

[@matthewh271]

@@WristwatchRevival Hi Mr. Marshall I don’t know how to get ahold of you other than this forum. I have a question would you be willing to service my SEIKO 4R36A all the local jewelers won’t touch it due to being an automatic I’m willing to pay and be patient

[@lanesteele240]

This dude helps me sleep

[@АлексейСвистов-ц4ш]

You are a very brave, self-confident person if you have taken up the repair and restoration of such an old watch. Repair or restoration of watches that are 30-50-100 years old requires professional skills and experience in repairing watches. Repairs involving elements of restoration of watches older than 120-150 years are no longer possible without special knowledge and skills in the field of restoration of objects of a specific historical period (knowledge in the field of materials science, technology, culture and art of a certain period of history).

[@MonkTorius]

After forever long of being subbed, I'm still hella excited to see your videos pop up! Fantastic way to end my night. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@davewarrender2056]

I LUV the dial. So simple and beautifully set out

[@LEdHeadW]

Oh man what a fascinating look at such an old timepiece! Really cool to see and learn a little about the escape wheel and how a timegrapher doesn't work on it. Excellent restraint, thanks for bringing us along and sharing the story!

[@buildingwithtrees2258]

My grandfather was a master watch maker. I'd often go to his bench and watch him work when I was a child. Thanks for keeping the trade alive!

[@TheSupertecnology]

The voiceover is so remarkable. Even more so the skills to service such a timepiece. This is by far my favourite watchmaking channel on KZbin, even if it doesn't have the fanciest tools or over-the-top restorations others do. Marshall ftw.

[@lavenhamphotographic]

1859! Blows my mind how anyone designs, let alone produces these things, even nowadays! Great Video Marshall!

[@seederi]

Top level record keeping for the company, as someone already said that this might the coolest thing you've done so far i have to agree, i was almost hanging on to my seat watching this. Strangely enjoyable and exciting

[@ThePretender1]

Man, your videos are addictive! You show such a passion, share so much history and knowledge! Amazing content and amazing watch!

[@my31and37]

I'm just amazed that in 1859, they had the ability to machine those tiny screws..

[@vesnx]

screws are one thing, diameter and teeth of the gears and springs are a whole different level of difficulty. Just think 160 years ago they where able to mix up metals in such a way that they got the ratios and purity right to even make one.

[@Ryousake]

I know next to nothing about watches and watching this one come back to life because of your hard work and expertise... what a joy! What a stunning piece!

[@lindsayzelf3234]

Hey, Marshall - stumbled on your channel, after I had passed back into the family my father’s Rolex Oyster Perpetual. I bought it for him (with his money!) in Fiji in 1961. When he died, it came to me. I had it serviced and restored, but after I could no longer work (or afford to care for it properly) I sent it to my younger brother, for his children to inherit. (He had exactly the same watch. Put it in a bucket of water to keep it safe, while greasing a winch on a yacht en route to Fiji, from Auckland…and, yup. Emptied the bucket over the side, once he’d washed his hands!) I watched in utter fascination as you worked on an identical watch. Have been hooked on your channel ever since. The joy you evidence in working on these watches is contagious and uplifting and enriching. Thank you. I’m presently wearing a Fossil watch (quartz, but with a leather backing to the watch to prevent sweat and such-like infiltrating), but I remember loving keeping the old man’s watch running while he was ill, and then, after he died. They don’t make ‘em like him anymore. But the watch is still running !

[@slam854]

What an honor to be entrusted with such horological gem. Marshal, another job very well done. That is why YOU were selected.

[@terryrogers3458]

Good too see you back Marshall, that is one stunning watch,well done mate.

[@heaven-is-real]

Yes, the gold case brightened up quite nicely.after cleaning. Amazing results.

[@michaelmerritt1722]

Gorgeous watch!! Thanks for the video!

[@ControlPro]

Hi Marshall, Have viewed all your videos (am an amateur watchmaker myself) - this has got to be one your very best ones. The unknown is a scarry thing for sure. Well done mate! (BTW, you inspired me to purchase a lot of tools (as there is for everything in watchmaking - yep I found out) but succesfully managed to service my own 25 year old Rolex Sub). Nice :) Keep up the good work!

[@DaKiOlA]

I love your videos, I have never opened a mechanical watch in my life, with that being said, I believe that the dial face was help by brass pegs with some jewel or something as decoration, by looking at your video it seems like the hole is through the dial, which would imply that dial was help by nail like thing, and who ever try to fix it some point broke them off because they were stuck.

[@WatchmakerCassidy]

Hi Marshall, I really enjoy relaxing and enjoying your videos. They make for some great entertainment. That being said, as a watchmaker I have a few pointers. I want to start with the most important one because of the provenance of this watch. You need to contact the owner and get the watch back and open that barrel. Putting a closed barrel through the cleaner like that will trap cleaning fluid inside and it WILL rust solid. That coder pin is a watch taper pin which are readily available, just make sure if you have to replace it that it's a brass one not steel or you risk damaging the watch. Next is when working on cylinder movements you need to always let the power down before removing the balance. They are constant friction escapement and the cylinder is ultra hand and very brittle and can break easily. My last thing is that cylinder escapements run at a lower amplitude so that is not something to worry about. Thanks again for the fun content

[@benjaminepstein5856]

This. This guy fixes. Came here to say this about frictional rest escapements, like the cylinder and duplex.

[@1300BlueStar]

I'm not a watchmaker but I did wonder about trapping fluids in the barrel, nice to have a pro confirm my concern. Wondering if over time the fluids leaking out would also damage other parts of the movement or am I overthinking this?

[@k-ozdragon]

I was horrified to see that barrel go back on without it being emptied and oiled. I work around steel in my industry, and know how quickly unprotected carbon steel can rust. Not only that, but if the spring weakens due to corrosion (which it absolutely will), it could snap and irreversibly damage the watch. Things like "safety pinions" didn't exist back then. Any old spring like that could easily sheer, unloading all the power into the gear train, utterly destroying the watch. You're almost asking for it to happen by not greasing the carbon steel spring to protect it. I would almost be too weary to reuse a spring of that age in a watch like that. A modern spring made to fit would be better. At least you don't have to worry about it breaking at any moment. Plus they actually resist oxidation far better due to being a stainless alloy.

[@Tmanaz480]

Imagine a special occasion, wearing a 3-piece suit and you have that gorgeous watch and chain in your vest. What an icebreaker.

[@JohnMckeown-dl2cl]

Magnificent watch that after 163 years still works so well. A real testament to the craftmanship. I must say that you are braver than me. The idea that this is such a rare and historical antique would paralise me. It would be like being asked to help conserve the Mona Lisa! Great job and another wonderful video.

[@berryj.greene7090]

Paralyse is the word. I know that feeling. In fact its kinda why I'm here. Gotta take a break and make some considered decisions about how far I would go. Its OK to be wary!

[@krugerdave]

Very happy to see this video! I'm just starting out in the hobby, but I've got an even older Breguet verge fusee repeater from the family that I hope I'll someday be good enough to work on. Im jealous of all of those screws; a lot of the movement in my watch is pegged together. It seems to work, but the chain is broken, so I'm hoping that replacing that could get it going at least a bit. But man, I'm afraid of all that repeater business! That looks terrifyingly complex and unlike anything in any modern watch!

[@EShirako]

Just *admiring* that enameled case is almost relaxing in its own right. That case is just gorgeous! And the detail in that case...wow. But that mechanism, too! The whole thing is just *elegant*-looking and I can't help but admire it.

[@judithfairchild8620]

This lovely watch is 158 years old! She's gorgeous. And runs very well.

[@kupariusa4202]

Hey, Marshall. I just wanted to let you know you inspired me to become a watchmaking hobbyist. I'm an Emergency Room Medic and a woodworker/luthier who is about to lose my woodshop for reasons, so I decided to work on watches to keep my sanity thanks to you. Bought a classic K&D staking set for a steal, a vintage cannon pinion puller for more than I should have paid, and various other Chinese and old tools based on your videos. What I am excited about is that I am making a custom watchmaking bench out of (free) wood that is designed for me. Arm rests and storage that fit me specifically. I'm starting with old Soviet watches (stolen movements from Western designs) just to cheaply get into the hobby. I want to thank you for getting me into this great hobby.

[@berryj.greene7090]

Good luck.Its a great hobby and uses up your time in a measured way!

[@majorpayne5289]

👍Love the stories behind the old time pieces. It truly amazes me when I see him work on watches. How in the world does one remember HOW all of the tiny parts go back in proper order?! Just amazing.

[@michaelbell9811]

That is the most beautiful watch you've done and it was masterfully serviced. Excellent.

[@alistairj4851]

Excellent post as always. I'm struggling to find a jeweller/watch-maker that will take on my Grandads old watch. After watching most of your video history, I'm thinking of maybe giving it a try myself.

[@tonys9413]

The case for this watch is the most exquisite and beautiful; thanks for another great video. The decision not to take out the spring, with that cutter pin, is very wise.

[@useradmin1556]

kyle Sir, Thanks for your in depth video. i watched almost to the end and forgot to thank you. Such a beautiful project piece ......right. The story with the piece is amazing especially it's "timings".........ha ha best wishes Ben

[@DecemberNames]

I just watched your video and I absolutely loved it! I found your presentation to be incredibly informative and engaging. You did a great job of breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms. I also appreciated the humor and personal anecdotes that you sprinkled throughout the video. It made the content more relatable and enjoyable. You're one of the few KZbinrs who I can consistently count on to deliver high-quality content. Keep up the great work! "I outsourced this feedback to AI"

[@tomsidaway1568]

Nice one Marshall

[@CrimFerret]

What a beautiful watch. I knew what it was as soon as I saw the hands. It's so cool that somebody is giving you a chance to work on a watch of that caliber. It's got serious value even not running so backing out is always an option. Even in your voiceover I could hear how amazed you were to get to work on this one.

[@julianbizdoaca1546]

Always wandered how back in those days they could make this brilliant pieces. Fascinating!!!!

[@Alan_Edwards]

What I really like about these videos is the way Marshall creates an interesting unique story for each project. You can tell he has a real love and passion for this work and it comes across so well. It's a very meditative and calming experience especially for me or anyone else, who might deal with chronic anxiety. I look forward to each and every one. Thank you sir for sharing your talent and passion with us all. Well done once again !!

[@duanelarocque1541]

Excellent video. Very interesting seeing an old and very different watch design. I still don't understand how it works without a pallet fork. I agree with Marshall that the escape wheel is so unique and amazing how they were able to construct these parts without the computer aided equipment that we have today.

[@briansehovski9854]

One of my favorite channels! Especially a watch like this. It is amazing that in the era it came from, the components were most likely hand made with such precise specifications. And only lose seconds on the day.

[@davidcameron648]

The parts in watches of that era weren't all that precise and had to be hand adjusted to fit in the particular movement they were being assembled into. The parts would not be easily interchangeable with other movements of the same type. If any of the moving parts of that watch reeded to be replaced now, finding another of that movement would not help much. It wasn't until the late 19th century when the American watch makers introduced much more precise manufacturing methods, that you saw watch movements that had parts that could be easily interchanged with one another. It was one of the reasons we see a massive increase in watch ownership. It removed a ton of very expensive and time consuming specialized labor and allowed for a massive increase in production and a reduction in price to what an average person could afford.

[@briansehovski9854]

@@davidcameron648 and on the note I am an advocate of right to repair…

[@alaindrolet_atlt_2019]

What a rare one this Breguet, and it’s so fascinating to see you work on ! I recently service two old pocket watch and I can’t have decent reading on my timegrapher, so it’s was a little tricky to ajust and set the accuracy ! This Breguet is so beautiful after the ultrasonic bath and of course final results is stunning ! Congratulations Marshall, that another really interesting video ! Best regard from Canada ! 🙂

[@alejandrowohlers9834]

Beautiful watch really. WELL DONE Marshall

[@TRISTRAMY]

I love the idea of the watchmaker putting so much effort into those screws and not knowing that they would be seen by over half a million people.

[@timblack6422]

Mad respect, Sir!

[@fepatton]

Breguet is my all-time favorite watchmaker (both the original and the current brand). What an amazing story this watch has! And now you’re a part of its story too. Well done. 😊

[@scubaseppy]

What a beauty!!!!!!

[@covanentsbane]

You know, I'm an artist and have had a few opportunities to draw watches, and I've always enjoyed drawing the hands in this Breguet style, but I never knew any of the history behind it. This was a fascinating insight into something I had never considered the story behind. Thank you!

[@temptingfate759]

The best of KZbin...what a great experience watching you restore this piece of history...🎉

[@stevehall6526]

What a beautiful piece of the watchmaking art. Absolutely stunning and the owner is a lucky person. Another excellent watch in both senses, well done Marshall 👍🏻

[@ronl7131]

Great restoration. Nice timepiece.

[@frodriguezpc]

I have to confess this has been a stressful one to watch! At the beginning, as a fellow hobbyist watchmaker I was like “he should NOT be touching this”, but then you explained the story behind the watch falling in your hands, and I started to see you stopping at all the right red lights and being so respectful. In the end, you made the best of it! I still think this should be reserved to a proper professional watch restorer (who can work in balance and mainspring, and do good lathe work if needed, to make the most of the restoration), but at least you made it run and gave it a facelift. Congrats!

[@marc7983]

I think he’s got a bit more talent than a hobbyist🙄

[@frodriguezpc]

@@marc7983 You would be surprised of how much appreciation and respect I have for hobbyist watchmakers, because I know what it takes. He has referred to himself as a hobbyist many times before, and it is not my intention to despise his abilities, just the opposite, as you will see if you carefully read my comment. Again, it is a fact that a professional watchmaker is miles ahead in experience, knowledge, resources and equipment. This is not your usual eBay bargain watch, and Marshall fully realized and proceeded with respect, not going into what is beyond his capacity as a, well, hobbyist. My sincere kudos for that!

[@xxPenjoxx]

Marshall, you are more than an amateur. This was a very special episode and it was excellent to see you give your time, care and patience as always...perhaps with a splash of stress for added flavour! Sorry you were stressed a bit through this one, but you absolutely nailed it as always.

[@Bfg-yi2id]

I’m not even into watches but I can’t get enough of every video. Awesome work Marshall! I always learn something when I watch!

[@ademadem2060]

Marshal voice is beautiful like Breguet watch😊

[@F1fan007]

Wow!! Beautiful timepiece and fascinating to watch you disassemble, perform your magic and get it going again. Great back history too. Thank you Marshall!

[@rondickson1491]

Beautiful timepiece! Amazing how small the parts are. Boggles the mind.

[@andoletube]

I think you did a great job on this - but I am a little concerned about the mainspring. Are you not worried that the corrosion within the spring barrel might have been accelerated by washing it and trapping fluid inside it?

[@ThomasKjeldsen-g5f]

why am i holding my breath when you work...... amazing video

[@dimanyc2004]

This is a museum-worthy timepiece. Breguet has made some extraordinary watches and to have an ability to work on one AND help service it, is an amazing achievement! I am surprised your hands were not shaking when you used your tools to "operate" on it! Excellent job, Marshall! And yes, I would love to know the name of the general who was the original owner of this watch!

[@IgorDellaPietra]

this is so soothing to watch, even though it's obvious how much care went into it and knowing that you were on the edge whenever you worked on it. thanks for sharing your experience and this truly incredible piece of history.

[@Duececoupe]

....can I breath again! 😳😲 As much as I love vintage, classic, wrist watches, a pocket watch is something else! 😍🥰❤

[@polhofliger4504]

Your videos are really really great! Love to watch them

[@CJManning86]

I've never seen a more beautiful and artisticly done watch that is also practical and wouldn't look bad on a train man's watch pocket all the way up to a royal's hand. Marvelous talent he was and his family. I wish I could afford such a treasure!

[@CJManning86]

Also, it's awesome to see you fanboy a bit... I love you Marshall because you're normally reserved but I could tell you were so excited and honored to touch this piece!

[@saisamayseva8712]

Thank you.Very magnificent watch. Nicely restored by you. All the best.

[@ChiefsFan62]

Very cool! That back is gorgeous! I can imagine it was very stessful working on it, but you did a great job as usual.

[@peterbustin2683]

That case is stunning !

[@pilotstiles]

I still find it amazing people were able to create and design items this small especially screws and gears without the use of some kind of computer.

[@carlrees5574]

Very honest restoration, putting dial strips on does seem a bit of a cop out but i think you were bang on, that dial would easily crack if putting new feet on. nice job 👌👌

[@josephshaffer1442]

Beautiful watch. I'm glad you were able to service it.

[@ralphferrara5152]

Absolutely beautiful watch. The craftsmanship is stunning for that time. Thanks for the new video. Great job. 👍

[@berryj.greene7090]

A superb video for which I thank you. It has nearly everything. A beautiful piece, sharp pictures from various angles, a clear voice-over commentary with a nice pace, fantastic dexterity, and a result without any obviously hidden operations. Its so impressive too, that work like this and much more was possible so long ago. So we aren't the most clever generation after all! Did I mention the smooth confidence - but not overdone at any juncture. At least do no harm approach with which I am so familiar. Thanks again. BjG

[@connector8748]

Every day you impress me with your art repair. Thanks for sharing

[@jatco84]

Wow...what a beautiful watch..and I can understand your stress level with working on it. Turned out gorgeous.. Nice fix for adhering the face. I've that method used before with success, so you're safe with that route. Great job once again. Kudos

[@asland408]

Stunning watch great work!

[@xMoac]

I am baffled how they made such fine screws over 150 years ago. Truly a gem of a watch that could be in the manufactures museum. Glad that the owner has such appreciation of history and of his roots.

[@Rhaspun]

Yes. I can't imagine how they were able to do that. There are modern tools and techniques that are available to make them a lot smaller and with detail.

[@simon4043]

Beautiful work Marshall. I'd love to see the cylinder escape.

[@Zulutime44]

Good work. It must be worth a fortune.

[@johnjamieson6368]

Back in the day, sperm whale oil was considered some of the best lubricant available

[@claymore440]

What an absolutely BEAUTIFUL watch. Most beautiful watch I have seen on your channel. Excellent work on this cleanup.

[@tommylee4350]

This was incredible. Thanks.

[@crankyoldguy2]

I've watched a bunch of your videos over the past three years. Every one has been spectacular. The attention to detail keeps bringing me back.. However, of late, the ads come at exactly the wrong time, breaking the flow and my concentration. I really don't need to know about insurance, diets and other things because I'm here to watch an expert perform. Is there anything you can do to change this situation?

[@robertclark523]

Super rad. Thanks Marshal!

[@TaikoNoTetsujin]

I just picked up a cylinder escapement watch recently, and the low amplitude concerned me as well, but someone on one of the watch forums said that since the cylinder and escape wheel are pretty much in constant contact low amplitude (as compared to Swiss lever escapements) is to be expected.

[@michaellichter4091]

That's truly a very beautiful antique pocket watch with an interesting mechanism. I wouldn't have expected the burnished screw in the watch; I've been wondering how they manufactured those tiny screws, amazing. It's nice to see the watch ticking again.

[@shokrum]

I had always been under the impression bluing was a chemical process that creates an oxide layer. What you described is colloquially referred to as case hardening a process that hardens the surface of a metal through heat treatment creating crystallization. However I could imagine that a watchmaker might want screws that are both very hard and rust-resistant and going through the trouble of using both processes on the parts. However it seems more reasonable to me that they wouldn't use case hardening they would actually just machine a piece of hardened steel given how small and delicate this part is the temperature control and the Distortion created in the heating process would require re Machining a screw that had gone through that level of heat to bring it back into specification given how tight the tolerances are for a screw of that size