He Wore This Watch Dining With the Queen and Salmon Fishing With John Wayne!

[@winstonlanda7731]

Yo Marshall! I GOT HIRED AT CITIZEN AS A WATCHMAKER. Took a lot of inspiration from your vids!

[@winstonlanda7731]

@@RussianFans-vn6cj I'm not interested thank you

[@Walterliquori]

Do you know anything about old wittnaur movements? I just have a question

[@davidcrandall4958]

What kind and how much actual training have you had Winston?I am very interested in knowing!

[@notyourtypicalwatchreview2563]

That’s awesome!

[@umarsuhailee5109]

Might share some percent of ur salary to the man...😅

[@Hortonscakes]

Time to get settled in for an awesome video! Anyone need any refreshments, go to the bathroom, do it before you watch! Thanks Marshall!

[@WristwatchRevival]

I'll take some popcorn

[@hobodarkness7696]

❤❤❤ gummies for me please 🙏:3

[@Garrett754]

😂 before you “watch” 😂

[@8BitBrody]

@@WristwatchRevival That butter can’t be good for the movement.

[@SilentRacer911]

Love this channel, just like “Journey to the Microcosmos”. I’m fascinated by the small(er) things in our world

[@Eric1SanDiego1]

Some of my favorite words to hear at the beginning of a KZbin Video: "Hello there and welcome back to another video here on Wristwatch Revival. My name is Marshall. Thank you so much for coming along." It just makes me happy.

[@RobMyself]

I don't even own a watch but I've been binging and rewatching for a couple of weeks. Hell, I even fall asleep to these videos. The tone, the narration and the huge amount of info coming from these cannot be understated. So good. I have a new obsession. Thank you, sir.

[@lautrey6531]

I much rather watch your vidéos than the official news here. Tanks Marshall for this successful renewal.

[@jonasduell9953]

Imagine being Jim Hume having lived through WW2 experienced the invention of the vinyl record into magnetic tapes into compact disks into fully digital streaming media. Imagine having halls full of shelves replaced by rooms full of equipment with magnetic tape storage into being able to store billions of pages of written text into a device the size and thickness of a fingernail, the invention and spread of home phone lines into cellphones into smartphones and a furniture size tube driver radio receiver turned even bigger furniture television turned color, turned from tiny CRT to big CRT to projection to LCD to plasma and now flexible OLEDs as thin as cardboard... It is astounding what humanity achieved within about 150 years from first steps in electronic and simple circuitry into the first semiconductor transistors making tubes obsolete into logical clusters of millions of those with each being only a few hundreds of atoms in size...

[@nickblood5040]

I watch several watch youtubes, but no one, I repeat no one, narrates as sympathetically and as informatively as you. Thank you.

[@kelm102]

One of the perks of having a 4k monitor is getting to watch your videos in the best quality possible. It really makes the movements shine that much more once you get them clean.

[@rhyswilliams9688]

Very cool! I'm from Victoria and net Jim Hume and played rugby at the same time as his sons (back in the 1970s). Wonderful to see you restore his watch.

[@garyjohn1956]

Spidel Twist-o-flex. Great for pulling arm hair. Nice job, as always.

[@waynekaminski5438]

I had to Google "Jim Hume journalist" and found that he passed in April 2022. And what an amazing read on all the posts of his obituary. That watch is part of Vancouver history! R.I.P. Mr. Hume

[@Eric1SanDiego1]

Typewriter in the background was a nice touch.

[@roberthagedorn290]

It's so satisfying to watch multiple problems being solved. This is a complicated watch with unusual challenges to get it running again. Thank you for another great journey, Marshal.

[@MrPleers]

@@RussianFans-vn6cj Get lost !

[@myleftthumb2294]

@@MrPleers Hey, at least he's not one of those "you've won a prize" Tele-gram scammer impersonators.

[@roberthagedorn290]

@Fawad Khan I respect your sense of responsibility. By why did you select me on this website about watch repairing when my comments have absolutely nothing to do with Islam?

[@MrPleers]

@tradde11 I did as well.

[@gcmehojah]

This guy is the Bob Ross of watch restoration. Love watching and relaxing on the couch while you do it.

[@RalfyCustoms]

Awesome Marshall, it's an early frosty morning here in England, and I'll settle in and watch this as I warm up and get ready for my day, the perfect way to start 😀

[@danl6634]

Funny, I'm in MN usa & it's the middle of the night, but I'm up reloading the fire & warning up as well! Although it's a bit past 'frosty' at -4f / -20c outside.

[@thedudenetwork]

your the Robert Woods of watch repair I love watching you at work

[@pablogomez-acebocalonje7158]

Beautiful detail at the end of the video with the typewriter…as always I enjoyed at lot . Thanks!

[@ecoKady]

Unrelated to this video specifically, but some Polywatch saved my toddler daughter's well-loved children's acrylic magnifying glass. The surface was quite scratched up and I remembered seeing you use Polywatch on watch crystals. Sure enough, the Polywatch has her magnifying glass looking as good as new! Thanks!

[@briancarter8922]

I remember Mr. Hume. Reading his articles. Thank You for pulling out the memories.

[@happygimp5167]

it never ceases to amaze me, that every time the watch comes back to life, it's like seeing a tiny little beating heart! And I love that! But the other thing is, I'm amazed at how Marshall can take apart a timepiece, with all of the endless parts like springs, wheels, and screws, and know where each little piece goes! Marshall, you must be a man with great patients! LOL!! Thanks for another history lesson about each watch you work on!

[@nalyom99]

Hi Marshall, Rotary are a UK company and are still going strong, I have two of their modern watches myself. :) Great videos BTW

[@neonteepee8453]

Me too. Mines a quartz (I have a lot of 'real' watches as well) but I lusted after the particular model I have from the age of 15 in a shop in Southend (UK) . At age 45 I got back into watches and bought it from a UK retailer and had it sent to me where I live now in Australia. Crazy world.

[@nalyom99]

@@neonteepee8453 you on Watchcrunch?

[@nalyom99]

@@RussianFans-vn6cj ummm is that a watch thing??

[@peter53k]

@@RussianFans-vn6cj You are misusing this channel for your propaganda. I am not amused.

[@r0bfleming]

They were originally Swiss, and then moved their head office to London. Sort of like Rolex, but the other way round. 🙂

[@rpgbb]

I was checking Mr. Jim Hume’s blog. Incredible, his last post was on April 1st this year, he passed on April 13th. Really a remarkable example for us to follow! Very interesting reading, pity I didn’t know about his blog before! RIP Mr. Hume 🙏🏼 If you wish to check his blog, search Jim Hume British Columbia. Thanks Marshall! Maybe the secret for a long profitable life is a mechanical watch? 😉 ⏰

[@TonyManero88]

This is very, very cool! I remember reading and discussing Mr. Hume's articles while studying political science at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.

[@darrinpennington]

@14:55 very satisfying seeing those pieces presented so neatly

[@victoriareyes5748]

I have watched so many of your videos I can listen to you and know what you're talking about. This means I can tend to the baby and still not miss a thing you are doing. Another excellent cleaning.

[@1066wastrel]

I knew the sum total of zero about watches until I started watching these posts from Marshal, I love them, I also spotted that the pallet fork hadn`t located first time so, brownie points to me!! Keep them coming Marshal!

[@Evergreen64]

I like how you're talking to the spring like a dog. Sit! Sit! Stay!

[@jamesmisener3006]

Nice salute to typewriter repairmen at the end. Our family business was just that for 50 years. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@MG-tp2ix]

I finally found my grandfather’s watch and would love to have it restored

[@gaylekowalchuk506]

2:19 It’s so nice to see a watch from someone from my country whose name I haven’t heard in the last few years.

[@JosePerez-cf1ow]

Thanks!

[@WristwatchRevival]

Thank you Jose!

[@ziggyironic]

I've said it before but for me this is one of the most interesting and relaxing channels to watch on KZbin so thanks once again for sharing.

[@SharpByCoop]

The only thing exceeding the skill of the restoration is Marshall's easy, informative narration. 1+1=10! Thank you for a gratifying 45 mins.

[@tomjones2202]

Another great job! And a very nice touch putting on the old type writer at the end! I'm sure they will cherish the watch for years to come...

[@jsollowsphotography]

I’m in Vancouver and met Jim Hume years ago! I love the whole video but your last shot of the watch sitting on the keys of an old typewriter is just brilliant!!

[@KushGangarD]

Love the D. Dornbluth & Sohn watch you have on, Marshall.

[@XboxMik29]

I love how you said Rotary aren't really around anymore and yet because of your channel I've been obsessed with over the last couple of months, I literally asked for a Skeleton Watch from Rotary for Christmas off my Dad as he has always been big into watches.

[@MrPleers]

There is something very pleasing to hear about a watch that has been worn for so long and on so many special occasions. Especially, as it seems like that Jim Hume did wear it as it's only watch.

[@rogerward3185]

Marshall, I love your videos, and watch them every chance I get. I've finally found a time I disagree with you though! I'm always the guy that says don't listen to the people who say "You should have," or "If it were me, I would have," But in this case, I'm going to go there. Typically when you put on a new crystal, I see why. The scratches are deep, it is cracked, or whatever. You can correct me if I'm wrong, but in the case of this watch, it appeared to have some minor scuffs that didn't affect the clarity or the readability of the dial, but more importantly, did help tell the story of the life of the watch. Who knows who peered through that crystal at the dial! It's like not going overboard restoring the case, dial and hands, but then giving it this perfect lens. At the end of the day though, wonderful job.

[@Watchdoc65]

That’s sage advice when it comes to attempting to clean a dial; best just to leave alone as very often can be made worse in a cleaning attempt. One issue I have had with that Speidel band is the multi fit lug width type is spring loaded and it causes a lot of damage to the inside of the lugs! I have actually ground the lug ends and polished the ends so there’s no spring tension pressing against the lugs. This is something customers have not taken issue with and preserves the case itself. Thanks for sharing!

[@jrambo421]

Thank you for showing us when problems arise! It's nice to watch your troubleshooting process.

[@DeadlyDigger]

Watch makers never cease to amaze me with their patience and skill

[@DeadlyDigger]

@@RussianFans-vn6cj not interested in your fantasy bullshit

[@adrianbirkett594]

Lovely job and great awareness!. Hope you didn't get a smack in the face from that main spring!, I nearly broke a finger letting down a spring in a clock!, Dangerous things. Beautiful watch, my era. Well done Marshall. Adrian.

[@Sir_Uncle_Ned]

I love how you readily admit to your errors. Even the best can make mistakes.

[@АлексейСвистов-ц4ш]

A very interesting story of a decent life of a respected person. And these hours are part of his life. Thank you for your hard work.

[@geishaboucher4881]

I am not a watch repair tech or watch repair hobbyist at the moment, but I found myself watching these videos which are very interesting! Thank you so much! 😊

[@luthierjustin1]

Hi Marshall, my name is Justin. I just turned 40 and a couple weeks before I turned 40 I started getting into mechanical wrist watches. I found your channel and have been hooked. I love watching your videos at night before bed. I will watch this one tonight!😊

[@davidt3563]

I have such a soft spot for those old stretchy bands. Some of my earliest memories were playing with my mom's watch that had a similar but thinner band just like this one.

[@Voltanaut]

Rotary is definitely still around. Here in the UK they are quite popular.

[@brennanlangless8912]

And we are lucky to have witnessed you work your magic on this gorgeous time capsule of a watch

[@jayres6372]

Thanks Marshall, the best 45 minutes of my week! It's great to hear the stories and see the restoration of these old timepieces.

[@WristwatchMedic1953]

Amazing history on the man who owned the watch. Thank you Marshall for another great video.

[@calnative4904]

The old “Twist-O-Flex” bracelet, I remember the commercials when I was a little kid. I believe you can still buy them today.

[@laerter.junior3830]

I'm so glad that so many other people share the same passion for watches. Thanks Marshall for your dedication.

[@markg.8209]

Enjoyable as always, that band brings back memories of the commercial "The Speidel Twit-O-Flex; so flexible, you can tie it in a knot". Thanks!

[@medea27]

Hands down, my favourite part of collecting _anything_ vintage is getting to hear all the fascinating stories & history that come as part of the package.... and to be honest, I'm more impressed that little Rotary survived decades of solid use including salmon fishing than I am about who Jim was fishing with! What a wonderful timepiece to share with us - thanks Marshall! 👌

[@CaliberandCamber]

Love the recent restorations with such beautiful stories, adds a little something extra!

[@Ray.J]

another great story and great timepiece. Fabulous job and I trust the owner will wear it with pride. Glad you made it happen for him!

[@pablofierros3312]

Great repair Marshal. Thanks again for the instructions and commentary

[@Dfordave76]

You know you have been sucked into something when rather than just stumbling across content you actively look out for and look forward to the next instalment. This one did not disappoint thanks Marshall and I will look forward to the next one.

[@PiraticalBob]

Those old flex bracelets are soooo comfortable on the wrist, even though they can be a chore to clean. Without a sonic cleaning machine I usually have to remove the bracelet and scrub it with a toothbrush at the kitchen sink.

[@jonathanhodge4857]

I just read Jim Hume's "life and times" article by his son. Very interesting and touching. A working guys kind of friend to all, he wrote about. A recommended read. Great job on the watch, too.

[@TapscottJ]

Awesome job. Love the narrative, makes me feel like I have a connection to to owner. My dad collected watches, mostly junk but he had so much fun (trying) to repair them. The videos do make me miss him more, in a good way of course, so thank you! I actually gave him a Citizen watch when I was 16 and my brothers said I should take it back after he passed. It is battery powered, but a good solid piece.

[@duanelarocque1541]

Aha! So mixing up screws is a problem. Thanks for not editing that out. After watching many of your videos, I always felt that selecting the incorrect screw during restoration would be one of my biggest fears. Excellent video.

[@WILLNOTCOMPLY72]

Yes!!!! Another amazing watch and another amazing journey! I feel like you're really getting into your groove now Marshal. It's great to be able to go on this journey with you. Can't wait for the next one. Take care.

[@philpowell6915]

Sooooo satisfying. Love how you figured out the issue with the calendar wheel not clicking over.... masterful stuff 😎

[@EASYTIGER10]

I love how Marshall doesn't get fazed when things - to my totally unexpert eyes - go catastrophically wrong, like the main spring leaping out and unfurling! He just gets the right tool and fixes it. Respect.

[@milesrout]

The narration clearly isn't live.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

he was surprised since he clearly cringed and moved back, and it hit something as it sprung loose so he reacted to that as well…it’s a metal spring unfurling with a lot of energy, it could easily slice into you leaving a gash if you’re not careful!

[@bostonrailfan2427]

@@milesrout and he jumped back a little when it popped outj

[@EASYTIGER10]

@@RussianFans-vn6cj How do you know this?

[@walther9161]

I like the AS movements… except for how they engineered th friction wheel. They are tricky to tighten or find. Nice video and thank you for posting!

[@j.m.mitterando471]

I'm a watchmaker myself. Slightly more than a hobbiest. Taught by my grandfather who was a master watchmaker with his own shop. I've been binge watching your channel for about two weeks. I'm hooked. Great job!!!!

[@youknowme8578]

A talented man you are, nice to see that you could repair it for the son.

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

i just picked up my first wrist watch a used Seiko 5 automatic 21 jewel, and I feel like a new man. I can't stop looking at it, and I seems to be keeping pretty decent time as compared against my cell phone time. I picked this watch up because of you Marshall, you made me fall in love with watches, and their complexities.

[@hatbpto5180]

Same here! I had forgotten about mechanical watches but then I bought a lightly used Seiko 5 because I happened across these videos from Marshall. It keeps great time and set it and forget it. I'lll be putting it on in a few minutes here as I'm heading off to work. My moving keep its heart beating and we are inseparable.

[@davidtaysom3592]

One of the best watch servicing videos I have ever seen love how you include the mistakes you made as well somehow you manage to make this interesting for the whole time

[@JulienMR]

Gosh. Do you have HALF A MILLION subscribers ????? :))) What a success !!! Congrats !

[@triplex86]

It is so enjoyable to watch you work and breathe life back into an old watch. You have such a good presentational style and you make it look easy, which I think is the sign of a true professional.

[@whywecollectwatches]

I'm always excited to see when he drops in the balance spring if it will spring to life, and when it does its like YES!!!!!

[@arnauvidalvillar7890]

Great service, very nice and clear recording, beautiful watch, wonderful content. Thanks for sharing, Marshall.

[@whywecollectwatches]

Marshall, saving one watch at a time! Another awesome restoration!

[@RedRose4711]

This really is the best watch repair channel. It's so relaxing to watch too!

[@golach420]

Your videos really help me to chill after a tough day at work. A great narrator and "hobbyist".

[@RebeccaRaven]

Speidel Twist-o-Flex was the top replacement band when I was growing up. Lots of commercials and counter displays... They never told you on the commercials that they pulled your arm hair out! So once your wrist was hair-free, you were OK.

[@lbdrummer3]

Love your channel, boy that one gave you trouble. Neat to see how you fixed everything.

[@Mroczny1324]

I didn't look for this but extremely glad I got here. The editting, narration, quality, precision and most importantly watches. That brings back my childhood when my grandfather used to fix watches, I was there looking how he does all of it for hours and hours. Thank you for bringing my memories back! One of the best things that happened today. Great work! Thank you.

[@extremelydave]

Half a million subscribers. It still blows me away, but then, besides getting watches back to working and educating us, your narration is like that fine lubricant, making everything work like a champ!

[@B-leafer]

You sir, are talented, with a steady hand, and with excellent observation gifts, as well as good eye sight, methodical work character, and mechanical intuition!

[@bostonrailfan2427]

half of the fun of these videos are the stories behind them, the other half are Marshall’s reactions to the watches and his tools. he’s like the kid who gets a new toy, toys that are hard to not justify showing to everyone else and a kid who is simply overly enthusiastic but not gloating

[@creeksidesalon]

Truly beautiful restoration . From Sechelt BC we love you and Jim Hume 💕🇨🇦

[@DiabloMysterio]

Hope you're still doing this at 98, Marshall! My fav, most relaxing YT channel. Thanks for another great video!

[@salmanskippy]

I said it before and I say it again. Your videos are so interesting that it's hard to do anything else until watching it to the end. It's not just your skills Marshall that your viewers appreciate but your commentary makes your videos very appealing to watch. My hat's off to you Sir and to those who engineered it. From Canada 🇨🇦.

[@RoryMolePublishing]

Once again a great video of the restoration of this simple but lovely watch. Thanks for sharing your passion and skill with us all.

[@Josher256]

This was awesome love the beauty of this rotary watch

[@Moomie01]

Hello Mr.Marshall, I have been getting into watchmaking and was wondering if you could make a "set up" video. Kind of explaing the grease and tools you use? Thank you sir.

[@robertbartram5632]

another great vid,,, we love sharing the trip with ya

[@carolynclark8780]

Hi, Marshall. Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos. I find them calming; a place for everything and everything in it's place. It's so nice to experience an orderly world for a while - before I have to go out and confront the chaotic one again. It's also nice to depend on there always being a happy ending - at least so far anyway. And I love hearing the story behind each watch. Looking forward to your next adventure on the bench!

[@cdd4248]

Me too -You must be either a nurse or social worker! LOL

[@FenderTele71]

Another great restoration with some interesting troubleshooting. Thanks for taking us along on this journey.

[@SamsonTheHamster]

Excellent video Marshall! Love to see the evolution of your videos they started with a solid bunch of maintenance videos where you would fix or replace a few small things to this video where you are full diagnosing and repairing mode. It’s great to see your confidence in repair growing

[@THEWISEGUY1967]

Great stuff again! I love this channel and didn't miss a single video. Thanks for your effort to "watchtain" us!

[@IanJames56]

You have skills of a master watchmaker, most impressive!

[@emanruoy]

Watching this I realized the skill that flies under the radar here is the camera work that gives us the viewer a birds eye view on your disassembly and reassembly. I recently struggled to capture a full size object with clarity under decent lighting, etc,.. well, not as easy as it looks for sure. Thanks for taking us along on the journey. :)

[@jamiec604]

Thank you so much for posting these watch restorations. It is so impressive and relaxing to see how these tiny machines work. Can't wait to see the next video.

[@MagnetTricks]

I discovered your videos about a month ago and now I have watched them all. Excellent job with everything! Your videos are very relaxing and informative, and now I even have a little better understanding how the movement works. I even had to open an older alarm clock and marvel the parts and many of them now looked oddly familiar :)

[@johnmckinstry8546]

Thanks Marshall. It was nice to see an old Rotary getting worked on. I have one that I had when I was younger and have only recently been able to get it fixed so it's now running really we. Mine has an AS ST 1950/51 movement. Thanks again!