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

Marshall gets his hands on a neo-vintage classic, an Oris Big Crown Pointer Date from the 1990's! This is Oris's most iconic model, and it shows what some mechanical creativity can bring to the most widely-used movement in Swiss watchmaking, the ETA 2824-2. Enjoy this service and restoration!
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[@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.

[@russellforrest1730]

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

[@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 😂

[@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 😛

[@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.

[@courtofpublicopinion8189]

Wristwatch revival is the Bob Ross of watches.

[@MatthewGreaves-vh6jq]

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

[@baal1969]

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

[@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!

[@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!❤

[@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.

[@MrKevin486]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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"

[@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.

[@juseschrustfush]

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

[@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. 😄

[@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!

[@judithfairchild8620]

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

[@mood1676]

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

[@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.

[@scalyscallion]

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

[@Harvin87]

Finally an Oris!! 🎉

[@scottydoo919]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@scottyfox6376]

Rumour has it that Marshal as a kid was notorious as a Top Gun for playing "Operation" at parties. He could remove a funny bone like nothing while everyone else is sweating like defusing a bomb.😂

[@chasekemp4982]

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

[@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 🌻

[@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!

[@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!

[@WatchConnoisseurClub]

I love this man beyond human comprehension

[@beestingza]

Impressive diagnosis of the pallet fork jewel chip.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@FIVERINGS777]

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

[@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 !!

[@peccola2001]

My first wwatch was an Oris Big Crown, which I got on my 21st birthday from my parents, and it spurred my interest in mechanical watches. Nowadays I have a small collection of vintage watches.

[@paulschumacker9901]

Another excellent video. I think “High Mechanical” refers to the fact that the balance oscillation rate is 28k, vs. the standard 18k movement.

[@whitneyallison3717]

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

[@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.

[@judithyoungquist8409]

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

[@goldfishhhification]

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

[@adamf8335]

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

[@johnleonard3806]

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

[@nikipinz]

Ahhhh escaping mainspring! I like the winder click better anyway, haha

[@aserta]

Very pretty dial on this one.

[@nicovandyk3856]

ETA: It is worth noting, especially for this video, is owned by Swatch. And also, before everyone panic about Omega being owned by Swatch, yes, technically. But it is more correct to point out that Swatch is the result of the merger between Omega and Tissot.

[@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.

[@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!

[@jellysleeks9428]

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

[@jessegriffin9]

I'm not a watch person but dam, this is one beautiful watch.

[@cseivard]

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

[@ImAlsoMerobiba]

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

[@sinivasannarayanasamy4059]

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

[@user-wg1zi3dk4k]

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.

[@mattpetersen157]

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

[@clonkex]

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

[@James-hb6ee]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! I also have a late 1990's Oris Pointer Date, except mine has a smaller crown with crown guards, a black dial with sub-seconds dial and the hands are less elaborate and the date pointer is all red. I think it is called the "Sporty Elegance". I have always been curious how the pointer date mechanism worked. Now I know!

[@moboei]

Very nice watch. i love Oris watches.

[@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 !

[@watchdogpodcast239]

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

[@k7avenger818]

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

[@tedeley]

Thanks!

[@Lovetheducks]

I’m impressed oris is an Indy. Never knew that they’ve been around a long time and never sold good for them.

[@simonchan5303]

Another excellent video as always, thanks. I own 3 Oris myself, one of these is a mechanical alarm watch which I bought in 80', the shop told me that Oris would be most likely not making this type of alarm watch anymore since they stopped making the alarming movement.

[@carolinewynton-rhodes3810]

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.

[@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

[@pj1708]

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

[@orionwarren4244]

I judge a movement by how smoothly the second hand sweeps and this one, to my eye anyway, sweeps smoother than a Rolex! Only 'electrics' sweep smoother. A quality movement at a fraction of a Rolex cost. Nice service/resto, as usual Marshall!😎👍

[@LTC_Tiger]

This actually sweeps at an identical rate to Rolex - 28800 vph (4Hz). The El Primero movement from Zenith, along with automatics from Grand Seiko beat faster, at 36000 vph (5Hz). The biggest issue with a faster beat rate is a higher level of wear, and therefore a shorter service interval. However, if to you the smoothness of the sweep is the ultimate indicator of quality though, you should check out Bulova’s Precisionist line or Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive.

[@busker557]

Appreciate your insight into this although it looked like to me closer to 36,000 vps as it indeed presented a very smooth seconds hand movement, but who knows. Wondering out loud of the accuracy on the time grapher after all reassembly was completed. Cheers!@@LTC_Tiger

[@ImAlsoMerobiba]

The irony here is that most "electric" or quartz movements don't sweep. They tick once per second. There are exceptions like Bulova Precisionist and tuning fork movements, but generally it's mechanical movements that sweep. Now if you extend it to wall clocks, some of those do have a continuous sweep.

[@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.

[@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.

[@jeremyd.2156]

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

[@rachelmarcheterre]

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

[@shawnbretthauer]

I really like the A-11 you worked one, but I think this has become my favorite looking watch you’ve worked on.

[@TheSilentsniper1973]

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

[@joelhenderson4450]

Big fan of the BCPD. Love the cathedral hands.

[@jeffkling7589]

I love you explaining how the watch actually works. I enjoy machinery of all kinds, but the scale that watches work at fascinates me.

[@philiprice7875]

a new watch repair/service centre has just opened in a mall near me, and in the waiting area (battery change/ bracelet) had a tv showing Marshall's videos (no sound though?).nice to see that even pros like the videos.

[@MichaelAndersen_DK]

I really like the Oris - especially the Atelier Calibre 113 with the week number complication. That should do for an interesting movement.

[@cradiecast8407]

I also have this watch but in 2 tone steel and gold (Plated) - lol. I bought about 14 years ago and it still runs like a charm. I leave it on an auto watch winder.

[@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

[@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.

[@amgengroup5352]

ETA is not just producing movements they also make watches under the name Eterna

[@daloriscutone6380]

Its more complicated then that. Eterna created ETA in 1932 as an arms reach assembly company for movement development. Old Eterna movments have many halmarks of manufacturing and design we see later in the 2700 and 2800 series movments. Bare in mind, I think the 2824 came out in the 70's. Now Eterna and ETA are separate entities, Eterna has passed through a number of hands but ETA has been part of the Swatch group, and its forerunners for many many years. I used to be a collector, but I liquidated my collection to venture into real estate. In January, I acquired homes in Malibu for $34 million, and the returns on investment far exceed what I earned as a collector.

[@amgengroup5352]

How did you grow your portfolio to $45m, I'm impressed, I have a lump sum sitting in the bank, but the interest rates aren't impressive, so I'm considering moving it elsewhere, whats your cash flow like?

[@daloriscutone6380]

I have a financial advisor (trader) she grows my liquid assets and I reinvest the weekly payouts back into real estate and long-term ETFs.

[@amgengroup5352]

Great move, please can you share her with me, or maybe her name so I could search for her online, thanks

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Cathy Jemar Carlone look her up.

[@kevinmurphy3464]

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

[@jameswelsh9912]

Another great video. My wife’s cousin passed away last year and I was proud to receive her father’s watch, made by the Chatham Instrument Co. He got this watch while in the Navy in WW2 and wore it most days until his passing several years ago. It runs and probably fairly well, knowing Uncle Larry’s maintenance habits. I would like to have the watch cleaned but not really restored. How can I find someone reputable to do that near me.

[@colrblind]

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

[@toboldygo5823]

Hi Marshall love watching you rebuild watches you’re an extremely intelligent and talented man 😎👍🏻✨❤️‍🔥🇺🇸✨

[@fredfred2363]

Fab as always... 👍🏻🇬🇧😎

[@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.

[@Pantherhandz]

Gorgeous model watch. I am hoping to get the Cervo Volante special edition soon!

[@FiveTwoSevenTHR]

When you said that it's easy to put the mainspring in, I snickered because I failed twice in a row last time putting a Seiko Bellmatic back together when putting the new mainspring in the barrel. Twice because I bent the first one too much for my liking.

[@alancooke1131]

"time and time and time again" - NICE!

[@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

[@Kyfordman1989]

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