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

[@DuneFreak66]

I love the little French warning, "Don't touch me. Take me to your watchmaker." lol cute.

[@Bigrignohio]

Half expected a "You were warned" engraving on the other side.

[@briansavage932]

I want that on a t-shirt.

[@georgestroudukian6227]

Take me to your leader

[@steve337]

Awesome channel! My 11 son (very active, blackbelt, soccer, etc) walked by and said “this looks boring). An hour later he’s still sitting next to me watching.

[@KeesAlderliesten]

Playing the video half speed? 🙂

[@lordtoast2743]

@@KeesAlderliesten got it at 1/4 speed if there’s still video left after an hour

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Love it!

[@leolldankology]

Is he going to ninja school?

[@SpaceG95]

That's how the watch addiction starts. So much for your savings 😂

[@briansavage932]

“Don’t touch me. Take me to your watchmaker” should absolutely be on a Wristwatch Revival t-shirt.

[@kristoffermangila]

Should be in both French and English!

[@darinjost902]

Love the extra sound effect when the case back came off. I now demand a "cartoon" cut complete with all the sound effects and all tools being pulled out of an ACME box!

[@das564]

I'm pretty sure French watches just make that noise :-)

[@BrettJ4]

Love the tool maintenance tips, would love to see more of this every now and then.

[@kzookid2051]

I always enjoy the simple pleasure of watching a watch be disassembled, cleaned and reassembled. But, along with that, I enjoy learning the names of parts and tools, often the history behind why something is how it is.

[@auntkaz815]

I do too. And I’m surprised to be able to name every part of the watch as it’s disassembled and then reassembled because I learned it listening to Marshall’s soothing videos.

[@Philip_Taylor]

The rubies with the 2-piece design that fit perfectly together, with a little font in the middle to hold/dispense the oil. It's such a beautiful thing to behold, for the sheer engineering/craftsmanship of it, and at such a tiny scale.

[@XX_o_X_o_XX]

You are possibly my favorite KZbin personality. I have never even opened a watch (although I have a modest collection), but after watching dozens of your videos, I can name almost all the parts by sight (it's a little game for me). I'm sure you've heard this before, but to me your speech cadence and inflection seem reminiscent of Bob Ross...which is a happy thing.

[@henrimichelpierreplana4332]

Used to have one lip watch, when I was a boy. The brand was very popular in France till the mid 70s. The did not survive the digital revolution. When I see that they are still around. Th ks for your videos.

[@roberthagedorn290]

Thank you so much Marshall. It's amazing to watch your fingers work with such tiny parts, even manipulating them between your thumb and forefinger while wearing rubber gloves!

[@RubyeHalloway]

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

[@paulr2389]

Agree with @DuneFreak66 - Absolutely charming French warning: "Take me to your leader..." (old sci-fi rreference)! Marshall: I'm always taken in by your passion and inspiration for your hobby/business. Please keep it going! While I am reluctant to tear fully into my own manual watches, I'm glad to know you (and your compatriots) are still there, along with my local few true professionals left. It's inspirational. I kind of stick to the larger things, like basic work on my cars, and such, which I know you relate to. Props and thanks!!

[@soulside]

I really appreciate that you still explain what all the tools are for in each step of the watchmaking process. It’s one of my favorite things about your videos.

[@randycrager4074]

So hard to believe jeweler's can put that many parts into such a small compact space like the Lip wristwatch in this video. Truly amazing with the knowledge of what it takes to tool each small part, each screw! Just amazing! Thanks again Marshal for so many great videos!

[@rjmitfc]

I’m totally mesmerised and hooked on your great videos. Thank you for sharing your skill and humility.

[@SambarDad]

I’ve been bingeing your videos and was surprised I hadn’t seen this thumbnail yet. Oh because it’s NEW. Very exciting.

[@RobMyself]

Same story and through the same when I saw the thumbnail😊

[@ColinLennard]

Thanks for the service ride. You are the master of holding attention while you work .I could give many possible suggested as to why you hold the floor, however I will just keep it at that. I'm not a regular viewer of your channel. Viewing your channel requires time because of your mastery of your art.

[@AlichaMier]

MAMACOO is one of my favorite watch manufacturers they do offer beautifull dials, good workmanship & moovements.That smooth sweeping second hand is truly mesmerizing！

[@DouvilleAndringa]

Always a good day when your video drops!Great video as always.Can’t beat it for MAMACOO watches！

[@popsforgeblacksmithing]

I met a gentleman recently who was running an antique barn from his property. He told me about his son who had died in combat a couple of years ago, and having served myself I could relate. I found a pocket watch there and he ended up gifting it to me. It looks like the spring just needs to be rewound. But I would love to know if you're taking in any new pieces so I could have it done and be able to use such a nice old piece

[@lindagardenlady]

Good luck! Great convo/great experience ❤❤❤

[@stanspch1]

I love 'watching' your videos just after my T, put my feet up & listen to your distinctive voice , & explaining what you're doing !. Love it Marshal. 😉👍

[@davidjowett8195]

A simple, but beautiful, little time piece. Thank you for sharing this Marshall

[@fieldie]

0:15 At the start, i thought, hey i didn't know HP (Hewlett Packard) made wrist watches 😮 😂😂

[@0000Sierra117]

That jig for the screwdrivers is so cool! I work on very tiny electronic components (the kind of thing robots usually handle in industry, but we're making nearly one-off stuff for scientific instruments), and this is not the first time your channel has introduced me to some tool, technique, or idea that could improve our workflow. Watches are purely mechanical rather that the RF voodoo we work with, but seeing someone work at a similar size-scale in a completely different field has been a goldmine of expertise otherwise unshared. Plus it's relaxing, well-narrated, and a relatable smile when when it goes back together and runs or a relatable groan when a spring goes flying or a pivot or other tiny part snaps. Best Wishes!

[@SBDavin]

Great tool maintenance addition - thanks!

[@3pbhenry]

I'm fascinated by your channel. Not being able to afford a new Omega, years ago I purchased a "Seamaster" for $550 from a Canadian (so called) horologist. I'm a sucker for a pretty face and love this watch with its gold-colored case and black dial. It was advertised as working, but it didn't run, and it looked like the crystal had been cemented on at some stage. When it came back to me a second time, all the hands had come off and were rattling around under the crystal. After a third failed repair attempt, I gave up on him. I tried several local jewelers, but they didn't want to touch it, and were never specific as to why. The watch has been sitting in a drawer for nearly 10 years and I'd like to get it running. No doubt you get tons of similar requests and this is slightly outside your more usual type of repair. But maybe there's an interesting story to tell, not the least of which is what happens when a clueless buyer gets sucked in. I would love to be able to wear the watch and I’m hoping that you will undertake to repair the watch and perhaps feature it on your channel.

[@khazdor]

I find your Videos very Calming and Instructional... not that I'd ever try it though. Always look forward to one. Keep it up.

[@LucaDiGiorgi]

Now we know where Hewlett Packard took their new logo from :) Thanks as usual, Marshall!

[@robinsouvenir5336]

You inspired me to give this a try. I was so glad I recorded the disassembly. There was a small washer that appeared out of nowhere and I was able to go back through the video to see where it came from. I took apart a 29 UT movement and it is cleaning as we speak. Hope I can get it back together lol.

[@robinsouvenir5336]

Well no extra parts but it won't wind lol. Its locked up. Will take it apart and try again :)

[@jrother]

I love the elegance and simplicity of that dial. Very good taste.

[@KubaskaNorthcraft]

Outstanding video.I have to go with the MAMACOO, especially with that green dial as my favorite

[@gioc4596]

Oh I needed me some spectacular Marshall working on watches video. I laughed at the no touchy sign inside the case. That was hilariously. So tiny of a movement but no match for you and your craft. Thanks for the video!!

[@TranquilouTeam]

Years ago I worked for the LIP company... The LIP brand is the contraction of the name of the company's creator, Emmanuel LIPMANN. It was based in Besançon, which is in the East of France near the Swiss border. The entire Jura region (French and Swiss) was agricultural and in winter there was little agricultural work, hence the idea of ​​providing farmers with different parts of watch parts to be made. This is why we find elements of tools from the countryside such as elderberry to clean the pivots, modeling clay (rodico), wooden sticks. Unfortunately also animal fat for the cogs! LIP still exists in Besançon, under the name SMB-Horlogerie.

[@Pulaski92]

I was happy to see a LIP on Marshall’s bench and it is really cool to see a former employee’s post in the comments. Did you work for the original LIP company before the mid 1970s or later on for the new company(ies)? I would be interested to hear your perspective on LIP’s current state. I appreciate the original LIP company’s innovative designs, both inside (electronic movements) and outside (designs by Roger Tallon and other prominent designers). I am aware that the current LIP company no longer makes in-house movements but they still offer some beautiful watches. Unfortunately, they don’t have much of a presence in the US.

[@TranquilouTeam]

@Pulaski92 Unfortunately I worked for the LIP brand in the late 90s-2000s. You are absolutely right about the design. Roger Talon's Mach 2000 was a great success and I find it timeless. But there is also the designer the (real) "Prince François de Baschmakoff" who created digital reading watches in the 70s. Personally I worked with a designer Mrs. Prisca Riquet. She was inspired by the dashboards of 70s cars to create watch dials. The LIP Mythic of 2009 is inspired by this experience. Hope you understand my English pidgin🙂

[@TranquilouTeam]

Prisca Briquet

[@Pulaski92]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@TranquilouTeam the LIP Baschmakoff is amazing for how it stretched the form factor of a wrist watch. And I had forgotten about Briquet’s Mythic, but I appreciate how it shows that LIP is still launching innovative designs. Thanks to KZbin, I have developed a bit of a watch addiction and have managed to add a few LIP watches to my collection, including a Fridge and a Mach 2000. I am always happy to see a LIP on KZbin!

[@arcflashed]

After retiring I've been thinking I would start tying flies. I see Marshall's hobby and realize there's no way I'm steady enough to handle those micro sized parts without losing half of them and of course breaking the other half. So I'll start my hobby of fly tying I can't imagine what Marshall will do once he retires

[@Tzorky]

By far the best channel on youtube!

[@TimeRestored]

I just did a Fontaine 60 which looks alot like this movement. One of the smallest I've worked on. Good timing for releasing this :)

[@clairemosher3370]

Love watching your videos and listening to your voice Marshal! You make watch servicing look easy!

[@RobMyself]

A new one! A new one! Ok, saving this for later so I have a full hour of uninterrupted viewing!

[@TimothyRodkey]

...nice to see you adding in the little side challenges you have to go through when servicing a movement. ...finding a tiny movement holder, dressing screwdriver tips, refilling oil pots. For me technical endeavors have been as much as much about addressing the corner cases, as masteringing the fundamental skills. Thanks for showing some of each.

[@tbillington]

As a very amateur watchmaker I was happy to see the screwdriver sharpening segment, as I've managed to damage a few of by Bergeron screwdrivers recently.

[@Turbo-Drew]

Awesome as Always Me and My Son Really enjoyed this Thankyou

[@StanberryMusse]

Thank you for making high quality videos!Love MAMACOO watches

[@richardmcginnis5344]

i'm a painter but as side work i sharpen a lot of knives for friends and family members, i started by sharpening my own knives, as a collector i have quite a few and when i get a hold of an older knife a lot of the time they come dull or ground on a grinding wheel and i have to file away the grinder marks, a lot of times when i was starting out probably when i was 30-32 i wasn't very good at it but it didn't take long, i like the wheel idea that you used to sharpen the screwdriver and when you squared the tip i couldn't hear it but to me on that stone i could feel it like nails on a chalkboard

[@jimdavis6833]

Marshall, next time when you mention how agravating lining up 4 pivots on the main bridge is, please tell us how long it actually took you. That would give many of us a better perspectine. In your vids, it looks easy, but some of us know that you edit out a lot, while others may not.

[@snoogiebug]

He says “a whole bunch of time”, so I’m guessing like 5 million years. That seems about right to me because that’s how long it would take me.

[@brucethomas5123]

@@snoogiebughe once mentioned on another video a time of 20 minutes to aline the privets ,

[@jamespassas9441]

I love your tool for sharpening screwdrivers, I use a similar one for wood chisels.

[@ScottADunn]

Me watching this at 10:30 P EDT having my favorite beverage, Mango Cart beer. Lovely way to enjoy these fantastic videos

[@colausbra]

27:14 I work in the electronic industry and "kimwipes" are an industry standard lint free tissue essentially. Coffee filters are also a budget lint free alternative.

[@klihz]

Its amacing what u do, i start this watch hooby last month and i really enjoy this videos and help me to understand more of this incredible hooby

[@giuseppegandola8762]

I have the very same watch band, I purchased two 50 years ago in Italy and I use one for parts when some breaks. One time I was attacked by an enormous dog that bit me right on the watch band that saved my wrist, but parts got destroyed. So now I have a good one that I use and parts of the other. Great band.

[@captaincef]

Appreciate you showing us changing your oils! I'd been wondering about that.

[@jatco84]

Great restoratio on that 'little' french watch. Looks great, cleaned up nicely and should be a welcomed piece Nicely done Marshall..!!

[@WatchRestorationCottage]

Your video footage and quality has really improved. Love all the macro shots.

[@bulwinkle]

Great! Another piece by my favourite time wrangler. The warning on the movement cover is typically French.

[@IceTeaF00t]

Thanks Marshall, you got me into this hobby, I am actually working on getting all the kit I need to start restoring and servicing watches as a hobby. I would have bought it from your website, but shipping from US to Romania would be a doozy

[@lordrodney-oldschoolgamer9106]

I love the little details like how you "change your oil"! 😄

[@safranpollen]

It is , special in these absurd times, such a pleasure to listen and watch upon your artistry. My Oyster Date Precision, which I bought around 52 years ago with my confirmation money at Bucherer, Basel, would love a treatment top down and bottom up with you. It is one of the most rare one, of the Rolex basic watches, the dial has a black ring outside with a white heart in the middle and arabian numbers from 4 to 8 and latin ones from 10 to 2.

[@kubilaytuncer3723]

Thank you so much for your amazing videos! Your detailed explanations, calm voice, and the soothing sounds of the tools make your content incredibly enjoyable and satisfying to watch-almost like ASMR. Watching your videos has been a real pleasure, and they’ve even inspired me to explore watchmaking as a hobby. I can’t thank you enough for that! Please keep up the fantastic work and stick to this wonderful format. Your content is truly unique and a joy to experience. If I may make a respectful suggestion, I would love to see a video where you showcase your skills in a much faster restoration process-perhaps one where you work as if there’s no camera or audience, just efficiently and quickly completing a watch restoration. I think it would be fascinating and even more impressive to see that side of your expertise. Also, have you ever considered doing livestreams? It would be incredible to watch you restore watches live, interact with your audience, and share even more of your knowledge in real-time. Thank you again for your incredible videos, and I’m excited to see more of your work in the future!

[@MetHerInBaghdad]

Did he just make a poppy noise as the back was loosened? OMG I love this guy!

[@Geek-a-Zoid]

Happy Holidays and ty for the video!

[@stanWorkshop]

I have levelled the feet of a small movement holder like yours on a plate like you use for your screwdriver. Beautiful video, thanks

[@scottk8244]

Just found this scrolling through KZbin, I subscribe to everything you do, wonder why I didn't get this update

[@JAMaxeRestoration]

Hmmm, no time graph test at the end to see how it was running after the maintenance. But nice little watch, pretty band. Always fun and impressive watching you work on these smaller watches.

[@MikeMichaels-f5i]

Another fascinating episode, THANK You Marshall. That movement is tiny ! No matter how many times You talk about the tools that You use, yhis channel is NEVER boring, quite the opposite ! I would love to buy Your "starter" kit, sadly the South African Rand to Dollar exchange rate is horrendous ! Perhaps in the future. Thank You for teaching us and for Your clear enthusiasm for Your Craft. Regards from Cape Town.

[@Watch_Mechanic]

Loving the stream of content, you are doing great! I was lucky enough to be able to work on and fire a Garand. They are so much fun

[@Watchugoton]

Great job brother! Always learning something watching your videos. Watching from wales, UK

[@jameslmorehead]

For dressing a flat blade screwdriver, I've found holding the tool in place in a vice, and using various types of files gets a much better quality of finish. Those blue shop towels suck for shedding lint. Look at either Kim Wipes of Wypal L30/l40/50.

[@Enigma8750]

I love French manufacturing of this generation. The Logo looks JUST LIKE the Newest iteration of the HP computer logo. She will have a lot of people thinking that is an old HP watch and not a lip.

[@moboei]

Great great vid. Love the little warning message 😂

[@doth_production1727]

5:41 need to 3d print a base for each side of it. So it can have a bigger foot print to be more stable even if you have it wide or narrow.

[@bigwurmtx]

That spring disappearing at 9:00 scared me and I went back frame by frame to see if it jumped away

[@faefaefaefox2613]

I just bought my first movement to work on, and its, a rather small movement, 23.33 mm and its so pretty. wish me luck :D

[@Hat_mad_human]

Such a cute itty bitty movement ! Also the warning had me chuckling 😂

[@Butwhat1776]

Awesome video. Keep us updated

[@peadee66]

I honestly thought that that, was the Hewlett Packard logo on the dial!!!

[@nar2130]

That is a Really cool little movement.

[@24Gagey]

Hi all. I have a watch that's been passed down from my father that's passed away. It's a sextant 21 jewel, gold plated and is smaller than normal, not a kids watch but not full size. The engraving on the back says from my grandparents Xmas 1965. I've done a basic search and can't find any information. I know sextant is mainly nautical things, but if anyone know where to find more or any information I'd really appreciate it. Love the channel for some reason, not a watch hobbyist but I find these videos so interesting

[@garyquartley1084]

Marshall, firstly another great video. Secondly, if you massage the tube of Polywatch it mixes the abrasive component into the liquid

[@glej72]

This video didn't show in my feed luckily I check your page once a week so I won't miss any.

[@Tynster747]

Ive used polywatch before. I used it to fix a scratch in the lens of a VR headset. Its neat stuff

[@r0nd0n39]

French numbers looks so similar to ours. Very nice!

[@marksmallman4572]

are you serious😂

[@alanclarke4646]

Why wouldn't they??

[@r0nd0n39]

I'm just glad I can speak French with numbers.

[@Martin-pb7ts]

Lovely. Thanks for sharing.

[@extremelydave]

A cool little vintage watch in a cool video!!

[@henrybutchy3242]

Add my voice (keystrokes?) to the chorus; another fascination and pleasure. Cheers, Marshall

[@Apriliars]

Could you make a video on oiling/cleaning with ultrasonic the ST36 as well as what chemicals to use in what stage and what oils go where, what parts not to wash etc?

[@trevor9606]

Such a great video, love this one!

[@keen1957]

Sir…you are a wizard! (The tweeter trick)!

[@glennlopez-cepero7515]

nice work like always.

[@Specter1065]

Thanks Marshall. 😊

[@frantzryufanon]

Hi Marshall great video. Could you tell us a bit more about how you clean watch parts with an ultrasonic cleaner? I’ve seen you and others always talk about it but am never sure about the details. Do you use naphtha in a jar? Or do you just put the parts in the small baskets into the machine? Thanks!

[@tommurphy1093]

Thank you, Marshall.

[@RoelfvanderMerwe]

This was awesome ❤

[@yardarm5]

. maybe your cleaning machine from NJ has ties with Edison Lab equipment , looks precise watching ❤

[@kennethbonn6344]

I have a 2010 TAGHeuer chronograph and it doesn't run. My mom gave it to me as a gift and it's my very first nice watch. Could I send it to you to fix and service it? Love your videos!!

[@stephenm5000]

That internal cover should state, 'If you remove, make sure you have a set of teeny weeny screwdrivers...' LOL

[@holgervoigt4315]

LIP made some great watches back in the day. Would be interesting to know if that movement was signed with a number. Great video as always....Greets from Germany

[@johnsmith-zs9jq]

Is this the same company that made machine tools such as surface grinders and the like?

[@sarper9016]

Maybe you can make a new series in which you test new relatively cheap watches and service them to perfection 😊

[@adamsmith6594]

Love this channel - I wonder would you be preapred to do a Vostok Amphibian watch of mine which has stop start issues. Its worked fine for ages but has suddenly gone trout 🤣 Cheers Marshall 🍻

[@jrtomsic]

Love the videos! Have you ever done the math to figure out how much the mainspring winder has paid for itself vs buying a new mainspring for each restoration?

[@martinnash007]

When the video started I thought you were about to service a Hewlett-Packard watch as the name looked just like the hp logo. 😀

[@bukster1]

I'm male and wear a 1956 Swiss made Roamer watch that is only about the size of the watch in this video. I would consider that watch to be suitable for either gender. I'd wear that myself and was certainly impressed by the time grapher results for accuracy.