Enicar Ocean Pearl (Affordable!) Vintage Watch Restoration

[@ValentechTime]

I like how you compliment the action of doing complex enough work with a nice explanations and easy going speech. All of that goes so nice together.

[@ludoviccrepel8884]

I confirm. After watching a few of these videos, I know the name and function of almost every part. It IS complex, but so well explained that anyone can understand at least the basics.

[@julierobertson2383]

After watching a few of Marshall's videos I can watch other watchmaker videos and know what they are doing, even when they don't tell me what the the names of the parts are.

[@benrochford5427]

I'm the same as you 2.. I've only been watching Marshall for a month or 2 but I can pretty much name every watch part, what it's attached to, which part he needs to take off next. A brilliant teacher that makes the repetitive seem different

[@ssnoc]

Your photography and close ups are superb - together with your calming voice and explanations = best watch repair channel by far 👍

[@DYLANTRIES]

I have one coming right now from Australia, used to be into watches 5 years ago or so when I was 17 and had some cheap modern models like Bulova and citizen, found your channel and fell in love with these vintage pieces, regardless of cost. So soon after I first watched this video I went and bid on a 1960s blue dial like the this one and am currently waiting mail to run to get it. $140 shipped

[@Daud76]

Simple yet satisfying. 😊 I am liking your videos as you throw in a lot of humour and good conversation along the way. Keep up the good work!

[@forthefunofit5487]

my words exactly.😃

[@ZacheryRedd]

I’ve been a viewer for a while, and I’ve watched every single one of your videos probably two to three times each. I’ve been going through somewhat of a difficult time recently (mental and emotional stuff), and I wanted to let you know that you bring me some peace. I watch one of your videos every night to go to sleep, you’re part of my routine at this point. I just cycle through the videos, waiting for you to post another. Love your content man, hope you have a lovely day if you see this. Thank you man.

[@j81851]

This is a truly very well engineered watch. Multiple bridges with individual pivot points and bearings strengthens and reinforces the delicate parts inside the watch. I can see this watch enduring rough use for decades with little or no wear as long as reasonable service intervals are provided, Truly a credit to the watch builder as a simple but well engineered durable watch, Kudos to Marshall for an excellent job refreshing this well engineered but simple watch! What a treat thanks Marshall great work!

[@kowaltoboggan]

I am getting into horology because of you and your videos, Marshall! Thank you for making them for us. Also thanks for plugging some of the suppliers where I can find some of the tools to start pawing around some of my own watches!

[@WristwatchRevival]

I love hearing this! Good luck with your journey, it's a really rewarding hobby!

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

@@WristwatchRevival do u re-sell the watches u repair?

[@Chris_the_Muso]

@@thedisabledwelshman9266 He does. He has now got to the point where he finances new projects by selling previously restored watches, rotating them onwards. That's probably a good idea if you don't want to become a hoarder LOL. If you can keep your hobbies at net zero expenditure, that would be a dream (I bet he still comes out slightly minus especially if you figure tooling into the picture). He doesn't advertise them on this channel however, and that's fair enough too.

[@etebol]

Hey man I cant tell you how much I appreciate that you take the time to "Share" your knowledge, I leave in Alaska and there is no way I could access this information in any other way (ok I have books yes), is almost like having someone in the room teaching you hands on! Keep up the good work Holmes..

[@benrochford5427]

I just have to say this Marshall.. when I was at school I was horrible at maths, until I got into the last 2 years when my teacher changed.. the way he described things somehow clicked with me and he's the best teacher I've ever had.. I went from getting an F in Maths to getting a C+ because the way he taught and I get that same vibe from you.. you make the repetitive seem different with every video and keeps people interested. Just bought my first "luxury"ish watch.. it's only a Casioak but 🤷🏼‍♂️ it's luxury to me at a 1/4 of my monthly wage lol Thank you for the videos

[@smashmatt]

The commentary really does for me, I didn't see myself watching a 1 hour watch reparation video but all the anotations you make in the process it really smooth out the whole thing.

[@marksaathoff1022]

I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@frederickvanbunnen2696]

Each of your videos is like an hour at school, a learning lesson, like a studious student, I listen to them and watch them carefully. I learn a lot. The black tea on the hands, haha well done Thank you, Marshall!

[@the_mcmartin]

My grandfather gave me his Enicar Ocean Pearl a few months before he passed. It has a different dial design with Roman numerals, its manually keyed and it also has a fabric strap like the NATO strap. And the reason I get hooked onto your channel is because my grandfather used to repair watches as a hobby. I'm really happy to see you repair a similar watch and its kinda making me emotional. Fascinated by this one. Cheers! P.S the watch doesn't work now but I will find a watchmaker to get it repaired.

[@rickseconds7676]

I recently purchased an Enica Ultrasonic 17 Rubis watch, I'm not good enough to repair it myself, it will be sent out for servicing, restoration. 👍

[@bradmoyer9737]

I ran across your channel while perusing general content. Your knowledge and your ability to communicate in a manner that drew in someone with no previous interest in watch repair/restoration but a love of how all things work had my full attention for the entire first video. The algorithm’s have brought me more channels (including some you have alluded to) on the subject. Even though you are a hobbyist, you are by far the most enlightening and entertaining, thank you for the great content.

[@jjtinkler97]

Fantastic video. Much more engaging than a watch repair video usually is - I enjoyed the way you brought out your thoughts and expectations about the watch and the tricky elements as you worked on it. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@GlassWolfLH]

Thank you, brother. Your advice on Cousinsuk actually helped me find a clockspring for an Alpina 273A movement for an ancient pocket watch I have wanted to restore for about 27 years now. A local watch repair shop/jeweler told me he couldn't even work on it. I recently started watching these videos along with a few other similar channels, and am now ordering the 2.10 x 0.22 x 460 x 16.5mm spring that I'd been searching for.

[@larrykassebaum1926]

Hi find your watch repair KZbin channel very fascinating I love your videos.

[@greatlambrini8722]

Was just today, trying to work out how to order a mainspring. Then boom, here is this video. Thanks so much. Just the sort of things we need to know.

[@VinnyTheCuz]

Watching this video was an amazing experience. You did such a good job explaining the process and the steps to restore this watch. I agree that the dial has a beautiful design!

[@WristwatchRevival]

It's a simple watch, but I like simple watches :)

[@jessefoulk]

I've made a huge mistake about a month ago before I started watching these vintage watch restoration videos on KZbin. I bought a Fossil watch from the store. If I had bought it today after watching these vintage watch videos after a month, I would've returned it. Sure my watch will run for a long time but the low quality was immediately apparent after I had it for a week. I must be spoiled. The vintage mechanical watch has always been an intriguing thing to me. So many small parts. Although I'd likely not wear a watch everyday as I used to, I'd still like to rock an old one....just cuz. No one else would notice but I would feel awesome.

[@WristwatchRevival]

That's what it's all about. People don't often recognize other people's watches, but that's not what it's about; it's there for you :)

[@jessesamson7392]

I met a retired watchmaker and he showed me the basics, but on a pocket watch. Final exam was to disassemble and reassemble, and have it work. Fast forward, I'm watching your videos to work on wristwatches. Note to newbies...don't sneeze when it's disassembled in front of you!

[@jeffnyhus5461]

once again, just a wonderful video. great commentary as well. thanks

[@eclectarama]

What a fantastic channel, Marshall. Clearly filmed with clear explanations. Superb!

[@hopalong4822]

I truly enjoy watching you work and the naration brings us all to the the work bench with you. Thank you so much.

[@2000bhoy]

Great job Marshall. Although i have no great interest in taking up watchmaking/repair as hobby, (too much stuff needed to do it properly) i am interested in how mechanical watches are put together and find your descriptions of how you go about things captivating from an engineering point of view. Great stuff!

[@panther105]

Super cute. Love the Saturn logo. Well done. Every video, you teach us something new and different.

[@voxer99]

I love these videos. It's a wonderful thing to revive these beautiful old watches.

[@petecrosbie841]

Hi and Thankyou for the amazing interesting and informative videos. I have never been interested in watch repair and restoration but I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of weeks and guess what? I just bought an Enicar watch and am bidding on another ( not running). Your enthusiasm and generosity are to be commended. Thankyou

[@walther9161]

Everything you did happened to me on a Tissot camping visodate except I still can’t find the calendar star…😊 love the video!!

[@glenh4971]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I started watching your video's a few weeks ago and find your watch projects fascinating. This watch is very nice and of course I would be very happy to wear it everyday. What a great hobby!! I live in Panama and we really don't have much of an industry here for buying and selling and repairing this category of watch. Just wonderful. By the way, seeing you do these watch restorations is therapeutic. It really relaxes me. Thanx again.

[@rbruce63]

However, Glen you have the largest Rolex dealer of Central America right there in Panamá! There has to be a master certified watch maker as well! Cheers from Costa Rica!

[@glenh4971]

@@rbruce63 I live out in the country side so I did not know this. Thanx.

[@Redsmeg68]

These videos have been very enjoyable to watch. It's nice to gee things being made whole again in the throwaway world we live in.

[@adrianbirkett594]

Hi, nice job!. Fair play to you doing those jewels on camera!, hard enough with no camera. Nice luming too. Enjoyable video. Thanks. Adrian 🍀

[@vasilis8208]

I like how the balance keeps going even after you've taken off the jewel bearings!

[@sadasulna6056]

Superb videos, you have a great presenting style and are really talented! Quick question - would you consider featuring a repair or service of a cheap chinese movement? I've read several times that watch repair people will often not even want to repair them and wondered why this is. It could be instructive to see your thoughts on such movements - eg what the quality is like compared to Swiss and are they as easy to repair or service etc?

[@TheMoffBoy]

The parts for repairing such movements are likely to exceed the cost of a new movement. I am learning watchmaking, and bought a cheap Chinese movement to learn on. Unfortunately, it came with a broken stem, and as such needs replacing. The price of another stem alone is around £4, the movement only cost £10..... Its unbelievable how efficient they must be making these movements.

[@DaveMGmovies]

Well done sir. Another entertaining and informative video. Love the narration too -- really feel like I'm there with you doing the build.

[@terrygruver3896]

It is your attention to minute details that make you so good. thank you.

[@georgeevans4161]

Marshall, I just love your videos! Thank you so much. Have you considered a video on how to begin this hobby? Basic toolsets, equipment, and the learning process? I know there are other people who have done this, but not with your cognitive approach to teaching. Your teaching method is just outstanding and you have an entertaining way of speaking. Just outstanding, thank you!

[@WristwatchRevival]

Hey George, yes I am working on just such a video!

[@johnnydavis2122]

I’m about to take the leap into horology and had never considered it until I came across your channel. A tool maker by trade, the parts are amazing to me. The entire time I’m watching your work I’m thinking “I can’t imagine how to make the parts so small” and on a production scale. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.

[@Hughes225]

Thank you so much for letting us know where to source parts!!! Great video as always...love the content.

[@ygrbooks]

Thank you for all the great videos Marshall. Looking at the dial, I noticed holes and residue at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock. I am pretty sure there were some (round) metal pins there.

[@brunosuperman]

I like when you do a little presentation of the watch after restore it.

[@scottgm321]

I'm a little rusty on my Morse code but I think the initial test on the timegrapher was saying SOS or HELP,. Thanks for another great video. Your presentation is awesome.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

great video. That's not what I'm restoring in my videos, but I think it's so great to watch!

[@terrystover7365]

You do a really great job with the running comments and explanations. Nice work.

[@WristwatchRevival]

Thank you!

[@einsteinbpc]

Excellent and informative video. Interested in starting the hobby myself and your videos are very inspiring. Thank you

[@patbrown2227]

Another great video. Thank You for explaining the details for us. One think that You might add to your explanations are the rational for which viscosity of lubricant is based on the engineering concepts of 'contact force' and drag. Parts like the setting lever spring interact with the pin with a lot of contact force and hence need a higher viscosity oil/grease. Parts like the balance wheel have a tiny contact force and rely on very low drag, hence need the lowest viscocity oil. Please keep up the videos and please keep telling us the details.

[@george1234596]

Just spent a thousand dollars on watch repairing tools because of you, thanks bud!😅

[@timeandnourishment1961]

Fascinating from start to finish, especially where you lume the hands - tea!? Thanks very much. Stay well,everyone!

[@cozysouth]

Bought one last week on eBay for $44. It will be my first wristwatch revival😁

[@derekwagner157]

What I like about a restoration like this and Servicing is that it doesn't make the watch look brand new. What it does in my opinion is make it look as though it has been cared for extremely well but it still has history to it. That's a look that is quite appealing and I admit I do like the older style dials on wrist watches and then of course pocket watch as well that just goes without saying!

[@darthtruk7206]

I’m in love with this watch

[@a_lucientes]

Top notch every time. You are quite the inspiration, good sir. You started by studying youtube videos (the Watch Repair Channel), Ive heard you say) then took his online courses . To then make a YT channel of this _caliber,_ -that is not only fascinating for lay people but the best primer kind of primer anyone getting into the hobby could hope for, is an inspirational accomplishment. Thank you for sharing your journey with us, and just for being such an inspiration. Your content really adds one more to the handful of top watchmakers/repair channels on the subject.

[@imranahmad2733]

I don't have a timegrapher but I have been using an oscilloscope with a signal generator that's disciplined to a 10MHz time source, the pickup I've been using is a crystal type accoustic mic, have had good results calibrating mechanical watches and digital ones too, although I have to compensate on digital watches for added capacitance when I use the probes on the quartz crystal.

[@harrickvharrick3957]

That is a beautiful watch and boy does it have a beautiful movement inside!

[@edwardbishop1176]

Enicar was the first diving we sold. It was guaranteed as long as it was checked every year.

[@ericinoregon5726]

Nice video. I really appreciate your narration. As I am new to hobby watch repair/restoration your videos are very instructive. Thank you for posting them.

[@somebodyelse5]

Love the videos, thanks for the explanations and time, really enjoying learning. Tip on using micrometers, make sure to use the clutch on the end and not the main knurled handle once you make contact with the part, it will make sure you are getting accurate measurements and protect the tool :)

[@WristwatchRevival]

Thanks!

[@srivatsan1904]

I got the exact same movement I'm working on today, Thanks for the video, please keep them coming they're very useful.

[@girlsdadx3]

Marshall, I love your videos and have watched nearly all of them. I broke my wrist back in September 2023 and literally stumbled on your channel and was immediately hooked. I have my wife’s grandfathers pocket watch as well as my grandfathers. Once I play with a bunch of pocketwatches off of Ebay I’ll attempt to service them. Thanks so much for the inspiration. You mentioned that you weren’t particularly happy with the amplitude. What could be the cause and what could be done to increase the amplitude? Keep up the great work and thank you for all the great content!

[@ub1961]

From whatever I gleaned from all the videos is either friction caused by gunk or dried lubrication on pivots of balance wheel or and a fatigued main winder spring. I am not a professional watch maker nor an ameteur. Just a curious cat 😊

[@zbigniewgurak8261]

My Master told me: when you have a diagnosis ( i.e. watch ticking but not keeping time) you do first things - first. 1. Strap and spring bars removal. 2. Back removal. 3 RELEASING MAIN SPRING TENSION (no playing with any screws when the balance is still ticking)

[@breaktime3269]

Thank you. I really enjoyed your well put together video, and as always, such an informative video, and a real pleasure to watch. kind regards

[@garysmith7545]

Liked how this one turned out. Maybe I'll try to find one of these before I open up my Zenith. Nice job Marshall!

[@donevans1884]

gorgeous watch , fantastic restoration , thank you Marshal .

[@2010stoof]

Been binging this and marks channel. Saving for your complete kit and a few other things not in the kit. Being that i tend to like older "tech" i think this would fit me well. I collect fountain pens and inks and use them daily. Collect and daily use zippos. Already enjoy soldering and microsoldering electronics and have a microscope with a HD+ 10" screen for microsoldering. I collect amd use double edge razors and brush and shave soap/cream lol. This fits right into my wheelhouse

[@wbfaulk]

I love that you have this thousandth-of-a-millimeter (half-ten-thousandth of an inch) micrometer and you're using it to round your measurement to "1.3mm".

[@Chris_the_Muso]

Well, I'll be the fly in the ointment and point out (1 year after this video was released) that there are lume dots on the dial at 12-3-6-9 as well as on the hands. The dial dots also appear to have been reduced to black sludge and are starting to contaminate the dial face. I can only hope they were noticed and dealt with after the video was published ;-) Marshall, you've been an inspiration to me. I've ordered a new ST36 (Seagull) movement for learning/study as well as a whole bunch of tools. I have also just received a WWI pocket watch. I'm going to leave the old pocket watch for a while... maybe. It was cheaply produced somewhere around 1917 and is definitely NOT an ETA movement. Surprisingly, it wants to run and I actually had it running for about two minutes before I let it stop, but it's not like anything you've shown us. It's a very simple but pretty thing, but I suspect it was the 1917 equivalent of a disposable watch. It is amazing that it's still in running condition really. I'm debating with myself whether or not to do a full nickel plate case restore on it, also for learning purposes of course.

[@straightlevel.cruising2644]

It would be cool to see a BIG DATE watch taken apart, if you can come around to one of those... Excellent videos, keep them coming!!

[@carlosnapoletanoneto7688]

Nice job Mr. Marshall. Thanks to share this video with us !!! Congrats

[@MrDobmeister]

Excellen vid. You are one of my 3 go-to channels for entertaining/informative content. Wish I could pluck up the courage to take up this absorbing hobby but my disabilities and age prevents. Keep up the good work. Shame you're accross the pond or I'd look at getting you to look at my 70's vintage Tissot PR516 which languishes in a drawer here.

[@anthonywindsor4277]

Best watchmaker fixer ever love wristwatch revival the best best best

[@drdr73]

the 12,3,6,9 markers on the dial probable needed lumed dots too....as the final part showed blackish dots marking those positions among the minute markers on the dial...great vid...

[@WristwatchRevival]

Yeah, I'm not good enough to do lume dots on dials yet, plus I don't mind the look of them.

[@gza06955]

Thank you for showing us how and where you ordered the mainspring

[@gregf9160]

That was beautiful. _Such_ a beautiful watch. Thanks for this 😀

[@toplistcrew7645]

That is a great tip using the tea on the loom. It’s the same as when someone uses a modern color on a classic cars choice paint color. It stands out and just looks bad. I’ve seen that before with vintage watches where the hands are new and the face is faded etc. it just looks like it was cheapened.

[@juliobarrancosalgado4067]

what a wonderfull minute wheel, the finish on it is amazing

[@Fromaginator]

O-ring? Finally the hobby crossover I've been waiting for

[@peterlake7521]

I just find your channel relaxing

[@NathanChisholm041]

My old man had one he bought from a Chinese watch vendor back in the day when he traveled between Australia and China. Good buy for $70

[@OffGridInvestor]

I was reading the history and apparently the brand was a big hit in china amongst the chinese.

[@JohnDavis-ed5sg]

I would guess they don't call the barrel the first wheel because it is much more than that, and fundamentally different from the others that have only one function and one component. Love this channel!

[@Mrhvac]

Great work on this video. You explain things in a very easy to understand way. I am a hobbyist watch maker. I am just now able to perform a full service on the ETA based watches I own. I also have the watch in your video and need to do a full service on it. I am beginning to acquire better tools of the trade and need a watch mainspring winding tool. Do you or anyone have a recommendation? Of course, I know about Bergeon at close to $1000. That's what I will do if I must. I was thinking there may be an alternative for someone who is occasionally working on watches for fun. Thanks in advance for any help.

[@regisesteves]

I have an enicar ultrasonic 17 jewels. family play. greetings from Brazil.

[@christopherharvey1474]

Hey Marshall, I really like your channel especially when you fix watches that have emotional attachments like family heirlooms and the young man who is interested in learning watch repair and his grandfather bought him that $3.50 watch that you fixed for him. I have emotional attachments to my possessions as well. It's funny I've been watching your channel for several months now and I was wondering what you looked like and I just watched your video about the tools you bought on ebay and the picture you get in your mind s eye when all you know about a person is their voice they never look like what you imagine.

[@eucitizen78]

It's fun to watch you and learn, thank you sir

[@444slowitdown]

The hands came out perfect.. good job..

[@jonboy8181]

Looks so good!! Nice job. I would have loved to have seen a lume shot at the end.

[@robc8468]

People who like mechanical watches from the late 1950's thru 1960s era but lack the watch making skills should take a look at Orient (Japanese brand) "Bambino" and "Howard" watch lineups. I found a Bambino small seconds Champaign dial with sub seconds dial that reminded me a lot of my late father's Bulova watch from the late 1950s. Best thing about Orient is they have a lot of classic automatic watches available online from $110 to $160 and they are owned by Seiko so the quality for the money is excellent.

[@jjcj6463]

Great video, like all of them. Why do you think the amplitude is so low with a new spring? Thanks from Spain

[@MrJSTroy]

Keep up the great work from a fellow watchmaker I’m in school now for it

[@wei-rongchao9788]

Great skills. Fascinating to watch your videos.

[@michaelgriffith2954]

I have started watching your videos and you have inspired me to try watch making. I am taking your advice to start with a Pocket Watch, I just purchased a Vintage Westclox Scotty Pocket Watch. I figure for under 20.00 (including shipping), I can at least try it out and practice. I also bought a watch maker starter kit to use. In addition, I have my Grandfathers wristwatch that I would love to restore. I have had that for about 20 years, and I am sure it has never been serviced. Michael

[@WristwatchRevival]

Awesome Micheal, you should jump in! I would save grandpa's watch until you were very comfortable though :)

[@johnrogers2253]

I love these Enicar watches. They just keep going great... I have 3 of them. ... I think they are as good as Omega... my opinion only.

[@johnbailey3008]

water colour paint or gouache to darken lume. You can mix it with other colours so you can make it yellowish...greenish or brownish. mix the colour you want then water it down just so it tints the water. ( About the same density as as black tea)Drop them the hands in leave them for a minute or so and it will stain the lume. Do it bit by bit as once it's stained if it's too dark you have to start again. When you clean the hands it doesn't wash or the colour,

[@paulojrg]

I believe that the dots at the numerals were also lumen that "blacked out".

[@museumandtravel]

the back design ... very nice dolphin

[@Bill23799]

The watch on the Time Grapher at start of video sounds like my heartbeat after I developed Atrial Fibrillation of my heart. Really, that is what my irregular heartbeat sounds like.

[@sylviataylor5626]

I really like what you have done to that watch...Beautiful.

[@wsbill14224]

The "wall of snow" you keep referring to is your device autoranging to the most sensitive range and the screen zooms in because the signal is so weak. If you had more resolution it would look like a thick black bar across the screen rather than snow. Great work by the way.

[@mickeydee3595]

Enicar are a hidden gem in the watch scene

[@TheGekko64]

Marshall...Man, I am hooked! I have watched over 6 hrs of your vids today! I have an old pocket watch from my Great Grandad that doesn't work. You have inspired me to try to learn how work on it myself! One thing I would like to know...how do you keep up with what screws go with what part??

[@WristwatchRevival]

Thanks :) You develop a sense for it, but in the beginning use your phone to either take photos or videos of you disassembling the watch so you have a reference if you get stuck. Make sure to examine each screw as it comes out as well!