Restoring a Neo-Vintage Classic, the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date!

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

Marshal messing up on the main spring: "Ooooooh noooooooooooooooo, I have to use my favorite tool now. What a shaaaaame"

[@dire67]

Yeah I got that too. 😂😂

[@fransb8543]

Yeah he's not fooling anyone, he just needed a fix of his favourite click. Nothing accidental about it.

[@MrBenjones566]

Can someone send you a watch to be repaired or do you only do your personal stuff

[@Trebuchet48]

Marshall: New Main Spring Me: Aww, no thunk! Marshall: Ooops! Me: Yay!

[@beestingza]

Also I think he narrates the repair after he films it so there's no surprises, just like the deal with the pallet fork.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thanks for fixing my watch Marshall! I was worried it wasn't janky enough for an entertaining video, but turns out it had a "broken heart".

[@Stettafire]

Good taste 😁 Much nicer then a boring gold frosted Rolex or whatever 😂

[@tedeley]

Thanks!

[@russellforrest1730]

In a crazy world, Marshal gives me 45 minutes of calm. Thank you.

[@borassictime918]

There are many great watch repair channels on YT, but your narration is simply the best Marshall, it makes your uploads so engaging. I can even ‘watch’ just listening without even looking at it all the time! Thank you from Lincolnshire, England.

[@EASYTIGER10]

Next door in Leicestershire here. You don't appreciate till you focus on it how well made Marshall's videos are, multiple camera angles, close ups and superb editing and narration.

[@craigrodger69]

Want to add support to this line of commentary. Have tried watching other channels with a similar intent and this one is hands down the one I enjoy the most. No histrionics, love the way the process unfolds and is covered in a similar manner from watch to watch, the voice over is done really well. Well done, please keep it up. My only suggestion would be do more d*** videos 😛

[@MatthewGreaves-vh6jq]

Laughed out loud at the "putting in the new main spring is pretty easy"! Love your attitude.

[@jflaplante_ramblings]

Nah...He just wanted an excuse to use his spring poper!

[@ripple405]

"What did you say Madam? No, this ship is unsinkable". Captain Edward Smith, RMS Titanic, 1912.

[@jmazoso]

Thunk!

[@robertbrandywine]

But if it is a voice overlay then he knew what was coming and said that just for effect.

[@nyckhampson792]

For an elite hobbyist

[@lionofzion81]

Cool to see you do an Oris. I live about twenty minutes away and drive by their factory at least once a week. I alway think how cool it would be to see you fixing an Oris and here you are. They are also one of the few makers that still develop own movements besides using ETA's.

[@DutchClawz]

There are quite a lot brands that still make their own movements

[@aaasports9898]

Wearing my Aquis Oris calibre 400 Shrek right now watching!

[@karyldavidkidd7111]

You go by the Oris factory...nifty cool!

[@BobbyJ2002]

Beautiful watch!

[@garyboyle695]

​@@DutchClawzA lot say they make it or its in house but it isn't. Tag, Bremont and Tudor are amongst those who do it.

[@MrKevin486]

I really like the look of this watch. I will look into more ORIS. I LOVE the date hand like that. Super cool.

[@pablolee5174]

Oris deserves much more credit. It’s a relatable and affordable brand with very innovative and all-around-cool designs. I have one diver which I bought on ‘05 and it’s still running like new. Love that beast!

[@romlyn99]

The level of care and your desire to troubleshoot even the smallest issue, shows just how dedicated you are to restoring/servicing great watches. Just trying to say, you one one of best people in this space. Thanks again for a great video.

[@judithfairchild8620]

The pattern on the number plate adds a lot of beauty. Thanks for all the work you explain and do.

[@juseschrustfush]

Your voiceover is on point. It's like you're there experiencing all the surprises for the first time with us.

[@shreddman]

Man! This is a really cool looking watch! I love the fact that each video of WWR showcases new quirky and amazing vintage timepieces!! Keep it up Marshall!

[@DC-id2ih]

Thanks for taking us on the journey Marshall! It's always a pleasure watching you open up and service these little engineering marvels! Cheers!

[@user-yw4pe1fr4c]

Let's be honest, we were all excited when the mainspring didn't work out for you...we got to hear "the click"😂❤ Love your work sir, fascinating videos!❤

[@scottydoo919]

I love the history you present. Man you’re an awesome dude. You’re the ultimate duderino.

[@EricBishard]

The coolest thing about this watch is, as you mentioned. The use of every watchmakers favorite movement to work on with an interesting twist to transfer date window function back to a hand. It's just a fun complication to see.

[@courtofpublicopinion8189]

Wristwatch revival is the Bob Ross of watches.

[@mood1676]

You don’t know the dopamine rush I just got seeing another upload. Thank you Marshall!

[@whitneyallison3717]

Just bought a 90's vintage Big Crown pointer date. Beautiful watch, I love it!

[@scalyscallion]

I always adore this watch big time, so stoked to be able to see it's ins and outs!

[@blister762]

I've never heard of Oris so I went to their site and found a brand with excellent designs, features and in my price range. And, of course, another excellent video. Thank you, Marshall.

[@Stettafire]

I have an Oris myself. I like their watches. They make nice watches for women too that aren't too "girly"

[@scottgm321]

That mainspring incident reminds me of the times I’ve replaced the recoil spring in lawn equipment. I’ve had quite a few rapid uncoils during assembly. Thanks for the video.

[@prolificpeasant1007]

It's wonderful to see the evolution of the Big Crown. I have a 2021 version in blue that still uses the ETA, red rotor and all. Great video as always!

[@bigaudioal]

My favorite part of this video is when you messed up the mainspring! Happens to so many of us that dabble in watch making. I always feel like a dummy when I do something like that while working on a watch. Nice to see that it happens to the best of us too! Thanks for keeping that part in the video Marshall. 😄

[@Aco747lyte]

Lovely workmanship, Marshall. I shall be buying this watch for Charley, my 26 year old Master carpenter for her Birthday. She will love it. Thank you so much, Wendi UK 🌻

[@pete5534]

A very informative video - thank you. I am a big fan of both Oris as a brand, and the big crown pointer date as a model. This is a beautiful wristwatch.

[@rickkirby6856]

What a beautiful watch! You know... I think I have seen all your videos at least 2 times... Some 3-4. When I first started watching, I could SWEAR it was being narrated by Penn Jillette. You have the EXACT SAME VOICE! I love your videos as they are both educational AND entertaining! You have caused me to buy over $1500 in tools and a few watches to practice, including a nice Elgin pocket watch I will start on once ALL my tools arrive! Thanks for everything you do! It is GREATLY appreciated!

[@chasekemp4982]

It’s hard waiting a month for each new video but it’s well worth it. You made my Sunday morning.❤

[@arsenicjones9125]

I’m not a fan of wearing a date watch myself but the way that Oris designed that is super creative. Keeps the size down, doesn’t add a ton of complication to the movement they also use for all the rest of their line. A smart and stylish solution.

[@4kleidisc]

may i ask why you dont like date watches? they seem just that much more useful if not slightly cluttered. I find the watch in this video beautiful imo.

[@arsenicjones9125]

@@4kleidisc I own over 25 watches, zero automatics and I don’t always get to winding them every day. It’s just based on it not fitting into how I use the watch. TBF I didn’t wear a watch till my 30’s so my experience of using a watch probably isn’t like everyone else’s.

[@AlexanderB.]

It's so pleasing to watch you do your thing and so satisfying to see the watches coming back to life, Marshal. Especially from a brand like Oris that I absolutely love.

[@puddinheadsmith3316]

I have just discovered this gentleman and his watch repair. He obviously enjoys the challenge and detail of repairing watches to the best possible condition. He is a great example of a person following his bliss. Joseph Campbell, a philosopher and theologian of the last century recommended that we all, in finding our life's work, do what we really enjoy. Marshall is obviously doing just that. Congratulations!

[@johnleonard3806]

Oris Big Crown was the first watch I saw that got me interested in the hobby.

[@jeffreyyoung4104]

I enjoy watching you work, as well as listen to your commentary! I learn so much about watches, and I have learned to appreciate the many different complications they have. From one of a kind, hand made parts, to assembly line manufactured parts that replacement parts can drop in and work without having to be aligned or modified, is just hard to believe they can be so small, yet so precise! Having the ability to replace the pallet fork with a new one as you did is a miracle of modern machinery! Thanks for taking the time to show us the process of 'servicing' and repairing such tiny little mechanical computers we all take for granted!

[@pedalwithus]

Love it man. I bought the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 80th Edition for my Dad's 80th Birthday. He loves that piece. I have 5 Oris's in my collection. Love them. Stay independent ORIS !!

[@JohnnyD365XBL]

I have one of the variants of this watch and it was a great pleasure to see you work on this watch. Thank you and love the channel.

[@MattToth-i2x]

Log time watcher of this channel, first time commenting. Saw this restoration of a neo-classic and had to buy one - ty Marshal for the inspiration to buy my first real watch. It is a beautiful movement.

[@cseivard]

I have always been an ORIS fan. Thanks for the look inside!

[@smitty03281964]

It amazes me how you remember where all those parts go. You know it like you know your name. I have the exact same watch and love it.

[@TheSilentsniper1973]

It's always unbelievable how you suprise me every time. It's so wonderful watching you do your magic. Thank you again

[@rachelmarcheterre]

I love the dial and the hands. It is just beautiful.

[@pj1708]

Just bought my first mechanical watch! Thanks for getting me into the hobby!

[@loogoo]

I have a Big Crown Pointer Date that's slightly different in that it has a small seconds dial and the date hand runs counter-clockwise. Watching your video certainly increased my respect for Oris, not just because it remains an independent company, but also because of the cool tweaks made to the ETA movement.

[@mattpetersen157]

great to see an Oris. I love my Aquis Diver. I bought it because I like the idea they are independent.

[@robertdestefano1409]

i was just watching a video for a computer interface time checker from the UK it lets you hear the actual escapement wheel and pallet fork interact the actual sound it makes. i bet we would have found this problem with chipped rock a lot faster. very cool show brother bob ps my first attempt was a pocket watch like you said to start with i only removed the balance and pallet fork alone with the bridges. took an hour to get pallet fork lower pin in wow patience isn't the word thanks again!

[@kmsfwwdesign]

What a beautiful watch and as always you do a wonderful job on them and these videos!

[@K7_Avenger]

Recently bought a big crown pointer date. Perfect timing for this video.

[@StephenSmith-pn6ex]

Saw this and turned around and bought one. Can't wait to get it

[@jonboy8181]

This watch is my grail watch. What a beautiful piece. Thank for the vid!

[@The1stAviator]

I must admit, l really enjoy your channel. Your enthusiasm is catching with lots of entertainment and humour. Well I've ordered my first books as this, with your influence, has set me on the path to engage in this hobby. Especially as l have some old wind-ups that need sorting out.

[@judithyoungquist8409]

Amazing - truly amazing I worked in the operating room for 30 years - YOU have surgeon hands That’s quite a compliment ✌🏼

[@fajnbrambor1856]

I love the moment of silence when the screw went on its journey across the matt. :D 7:53

[@martineastburn3679]

I'm amazed in a sense that I had a manager years ago who might have had one like this because the date hand flashed in my memory. Seen before. Thank you for working on this.

[@sinivasannarayanasamy4059]

I enjoy watching you fixing Oris as I do own one with alarm and looking forward for your help

[@Harvin87]

Finally an Oris!! 🎉

[@ImAlsoMerobiba]

This one was great to watch since 2824 are so ubiquitous. It's nice to see your repair of one.

[@jellysleeks9428]

I have a pointer date in my collection. Wonderful watch. Oris puts out a good product. I love that dial.

[@danielabbey7726]

Beautiful watch - love the dial and the date pointer. Great choice for repair!

[@JoshuaFoy]

I want this watch so bad. The Constantine watch looks so cool!

[@gdesmet]

Yess! I love my pointer date. Looking forward to seeing what the inside of my watch looks like.

[@TheIrishPride916]

I stumbled onto your channel about a month ago and I've been hooked ever since!! After watching some of your more recent videos, i went to check out some of your older vids and honestly I'm super impressed by how much progress you've made over the past couple years in how you handle the restorations!! Thank you for providing us with these extremely entertaining videos Marshall!! Keep up the great work!

[@goldfishhhification]

Swatch watch.... WOW - what a throwback. I had a clear swatch back in the early 80s - maybe 82? 83?

[@Tawnos_]

I hope you are forever proud in being the person to get Tawnos interested in clockwork ;)

[@adamf8335]

Oris make lovely watches. I have 3 and they have been faultless. The movements are excellent.

[@Bluth53]

Spotted Walli 😁😇😁

[@hugsparty]

I've a pointer date my dad gave me a number of years ago - it was the first 'proper' watch he bought himself when he was working in the fancy end of London. Still works perfectly, and I love the clever date function - great to see inside one!

[@dtulip1]

I was watching a video the other day and someone was raving about their vintage 80s blazer...I'm like WHAT??? the 80s were yesterday?! Love these videos btw...I have been binge watching cos I missed about 8 videos for various reasons....so happy days for me atm

[@JeffreyMcLain]

LOL that main spring moment. Love it. I know next to nothing about the watch world, but I love this channel, thanks for sharing your passion for this hobby, it's so cool to learn about something I don't know anything about. Appreciate it man!

[@daftDAFdriver]

Marshall, just watched your interview with Watchcrunch, my first time seeing u in person, nice to put a fac3 to the voice , love 5he channel

[@rodpalm6398]

I was looking forward to the mainspring insertion and of course, you delivered once again.

[@jeremyd.2156]

Your commentary is so genuine, it's such a fantastic departure from KZbin or AI upward inflection garbage

[@glennbarker222]

That's actually a nice looking watch, well done on spotting the chipped pallet fork jewel, great to see it running well when finished. Good work.

[@jhandal311]

One of my favorite watches i’ve had two now. I had a vintage 32mm model and now I have a modern 39mm in bronze one of my favorite watches without a doubt. Glad to see you do one !

[@Kyfordman1989]

Marshall, I love your videos you explain things very well you’re very clear spoken. Please keep it up.

[@pederlindstrom3132]

Greetings from northern Sweden and fellow watch enthusiast and new subcriber, been watching the videos for some time. First video just started after a lecture on quantum physichs I was listening to while scrapping in the garage, I liked it and kept watching the Lovely videos and your humor.

[@michaelanderson6635]

Just bought my first Oris after being a fan for a longtime. I love it and really like seeing you work on one! Love your channel.

[@FIVERINGS777]

Just ordered the basic tools. Looking forward to disassembling my first watch

[@tymeryder7264]

Love the look of this watch. Well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@atheisthumanist1964]

Really appreciate how educational this channel is. Never knew the conglomeration info until now, thanks Marshal! Not really a collector per se. Purchased an Illinois 23 jewel Bunn Special as a dedication piece to my grandfather about 10 years ago. His love of pocket/mechanical watches rubbed off on me. It's my favourite watch. Went a bit off track on the 2nd watch, an Armourlite limited edition isobrite t100 (charged glow skull dial, t100 vial accents in the eyes, hands and 5 min markers). 3rd I'm hoping I didn't get scammed on, but it's appearing to be the reality. A Citizen Record Label "Bullhead" Tsuno. An Elgin, or maybe a Hamilton, pocket watch will probably be the last.

[@TUTOMIA]

Another fine & interesting video. Thank you for sharing this. This is quite the unique watch, I really like it. I love the hands & the large crown. So cool.

[@SabertoothDeathmouse]

Hi there, you were looking in a previous video to see how to find all your previous comments. If you're watching KZbin on your computer browser, go to the KZbin home page. Top left is 3 horizontal lines, press that. Go to history, on the right side middle you should see comments under "manage all history". That's where you will find all your comments you have made. Hope that helps.

[@TUTOMIA]

@@SabertoothDeathmouse Thank you!

[@TUTOMIA]

@@SabertoothDeathmouse Thank you so much.

[@DonAl9114]

It’s a pleasure to watch your videos and listen to all your explanations. Thank you for sharing with the rest of the planet. 😊😊🇩🇪. AL

[@JohnnyDee62]

Would have liked to see the Time Grapher results after replacing that jeweled piece. Love your work & vids!! Thanks for showing.

[@jsax01001010]

28:09

[@WatchConnoisseurClub]

I love this man beyond human comprehension

[@Serenity_Dee]

I know I don't have the fine motor control or skills to take up a watchmaking hobby, but it's honestly the very cool tools of the trade that make it so tempting.

[@samueldelgado939]

Good 👍 stuff Marshall..thanks for the breakdown of information on this Oris.Always a pleasure to see and hear you.

[@rolfmoren6682]

Oh I have been waiting for this show and the next showstopper! Thank you!! Top notch entertainment on youtube these days!! Thank you so much Marshall!!

[@kevinmurphy3464]

Never seen a pointer date. That’s a pretty cool design and a beautiful watch.

[@jatco84]

Great looking watch and another great service Marshall..Love the dial and the modified functions of the ETA.. Nice job..and Kudos to ya.

[@jackburtonstwin]

Great time piece. I have one in my own collection and they are rock solid reliable and very well made. The Big Crown was a design hang over from its origins as an aviation time piece to allow pilots to easily adjust the crown in spite of its more dress watch design language.

[@GCKteamKrispy]

Super excited about this watch. This will be my 3rd watch in my collection

[@clonkex]

26:22 I LOVE seeing the teeth of the wheels ticking away through the jewels!

[@randycrager4074]

Beautiful watch, and once again, thanks for sharing with us!

[@unitedboss]

Marshall, what a beautiful moment when I see the ring bell with the new video. Thank you, my friend and as always, big hugs from Berlin to Seattle. (:

[@watchdogpodcast239]

I love Tom from Hassler Instruments. My favorite spring bar tool and he's an even better guy!

[@Robbe1984]

Yes! A new video. Was looking last night after a new one and here we are

[@chrisdieguez1950]

Love the old big crown pointers from that era. I almost bought that one, but then I saw the tank version with a moonphase and I couldn't resist

[@MiguelBricaBrac]

As always you have given us another great video; very entertaining and instructive. This video helped me to better understand the high friction, low friction areas for better application of the different weights of lubricants and grease. Thank you.

[@medicenquillos]

Not too much patience on this one, Mr Marshall, hahaha. Thank you for sharing, I'm a fan of your work! This is one of my grail watches, I'll wear it everyday fighting with Seiko 66-8050. Some day do.

[@west_nebraska_dude4527]

As always, the most satisfying video online ... thanks!!

[@tonynunya8063]

Nice! Thanks for the entertainment and the info.