Restoration of a $100,000 Rolex GMT From 1958!
Another crazy vintage watch restoration from Marshall, this time it's a Rolex GMT Master 6542 from 1958!
These routinely go for $100,000 or more, so restoring one is a big deal! On top of that, this barn find watch has the original Bakelite bezel, an extra rarity that comes with extra challenges! Enjoy this one, it's quite a ride!
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Wow, I’m so impressed with your talented and precise work. You, sir, are not only nimble of fingers but also have a gift of conveying helpful information about each watch. Even though I’ll never be attempting to repair or even open a watch, I’m fascinated. I’m almost 80 years old and I found your channel and just discovered that my 50 year old son is also a big fan of yours. I can’t believe he actually texted me the other day and said, “Hey, Mom, have you seen this one?” Unbelievable! Thanks from mother and son in PA.
I’m 72 and I love his channel. I had nimble fingers and good eyes back in the day. I loved doing fine work. I get a lot of enjoyment watching him service watches. Helps a lot to divert my attention away from the news these days.
What a lovely way to connect with your son. Nice comment.
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I cannot believe I just spend 52 min watching you restore a watch and I enjoy every minute. unbelievable talent.
Same here.. hahahahha
me too , amazing
50:26 his eyelash just ruined the value 😢
yeah, me too, but this was fantastic!
Me too!
My grandfather was a watchmaker in a small town in central Turkey in the sixties and repaired watches. I used to help him in my school holidays. One day a rich man brought his Omega watch to get repaired. My grandfather saw an automatic watch for the first time and as he realized how it works, the old man started to dance in his little (2 x 3 meters ) repair shop! I don’t forget that day.
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What amazes me as a retired machinist/toolmaker is the complexity and delicacy of these machined parts,all done before computers and CNC was ever even thought about,the detailing and polishing is amazing and the absolute precision
This is so nostalgic, I’m actually in tears. My father used to do this stuff as a hobby. He had a full set of tools for fixing wrist watches, and cigarette lighters; manly stuff of the 60s and 70s. During our time these were everyday things. Certainly nothing vintage about them. In fact, as young as 6, I had the “privilege” of screwing in (or out) some of these marvelous tiny screws under his supervision. I also definitely had the continued “honor” of “looking under the furniture” for some spring-loaded parts or the actual springs that flew off every now and then as he worked on these watches. I was the little sized apprentice. While I personally haven’t seen him working on a Rolex, he told me he did a few, before I was born. I did look over his shoulder as he worked on Seiko (Japanese) and Citizen (Swiss) and other big brandname watches of the time. My mom’s wristwatch was actually a Citizen. It was a time when watches were valued by the number of Jewels (real or synthetic red ruby stones) used in their timekeeping mechanism. This video was so nostalgic and calming it brought a lot of peace remembering my late father. I even watched it at normal speed for the full 52 minutes. To the memory of my father and the best days of my life I had around him.
Great story!!! God Bless your dad. ☺️☺️☺️
@@butcho7492thank you
I usually watch these at night before bed, but as soon as I saw what this was, I had to click play immediately! Watching now, just had to say that!
Came here to say the same thing
You too?
Same
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Same!
What a time to be alive to just have these types of videos readily available.
"time" he he
You should try watching how they restore painting also very amazing to watch
I don’t know why I just find these restoration videos so soothing. I guess because it’s satisfying when you watch things being restored and after they’re in horrible condition.
How you can remember where everything goes back together is beyond me. Top notch craftmanship, a pleasure to see!
Since he films as he goes, he can always go back and check how it took it apart.
Recording the disassembly helps
Especially important to make a video because he often has to take a break to find rare replacement parts. But still I say, WOW!
This guy is a pro who has serviced and repaired many rolex watches so at this point he's probably reassembling these from memory.
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Man I have to say that you are like a modern Bob Ross in a way. I'm so digging these videos. Thank you so much for your work!
it's exactly that !
Reminded me of Bob Ross too
Along with the Vice Grip Garage dude. Creators that can just talk calmly and normally while explaining things coherently are SO important.
Except Bob Ross doesn't pretend to speak in real time.
@@theharvestfloor1 yes...thus my use of the term 'modern'. Broadcast technology has changed in recent times, did you hear about this service called KZhead? It's really neat.
I'm a Retired Military Armorer (I fixed the guns), and this really satisfied my mechanical inclinations. That was gorgeous.
So I’m an automotive/motorcycle engine builder. This tickled all the spots in my brain and I’m blown away at the complexity of this craft. I think I’ll be taking this hobby up as a way to better understand the engineering that makes the world work. Thank you for the amazing work!
missed a beautiful opportunity to say "makes the world tick"
It's crazy seeing some of these watches. Like ones made early 1900s and Pocket watches from even earlier than 1900. All those tiny components and the people who machined them so long ago and how small and precise they could be without modern cncs
If you have that healthy obsession with specialised tools that so many of us mechanics/engineers/engin-nerds have, watchmaking will definitely scratch that itch too. 👍
@@woodworkingandepoxy643 Yeah, it really racks the brain to think of how they managed it at all, let alone how some companies did it so well. No CNCs, no CAD... just manual drafting and machining on such a small scale... maybe it was kind of like today's "litho lottery" and "binning" of CPUs? - maybe they manufactured a whole lot of stock, looked at the wheels and other parts under a microcscope, and only selected the closest-to-perfect parts for signature watches, consigning the rest to third parties... ?
@@Dee_Just_Dee maybe!
My Dad and I use to build and fix whatever was needed for the house, like bookshelves, little tables, fix our own cars(70s and 80s cars when you didn't need to mess with a computer) ect When I was trying to get something perfect he'd always say "we're not building watches". So when I watch these repairs it makes me think of him. Wonderful work!
I was trying to get my 1yo to lie down for bed last night and I turned on you fixing that sears watch for Clint. She sat down, got quiet and just watched until she went to sleep. I haven’t gotten into the hobby yet but I watch your videos all the time. My 10 and 5 yo used to sit on the couch and watch with me. My 5yo came in the room last night and said “yay! It’s time to fix a watch!”. Just wanted to lyk you’re doing more than just teaching us. You’re even getting our kids minds more mechanically interested
Absolutely gorgeous watch. My father-in-law has a 1966 gilt dial/small arrow GMT that his wife gave him on their wedding day (purchased for $325 at the PX in Bitburg, Germany). He wore it daily as a lineman for the electric company. We had it overhauled by Bob Ridley in Dallas for his 65th birthday, and it still keeps perfect time. Great video.
Apart from the beautiful camera work and the dancing cuts between the closeups I also really enjoy your lively narration. It always feels like one is actually looking over your shoulder and being spoiled with all the naming and background infos. Thank you so much for these KZhead gems!
Yeah, it's a hell of a thing. He's on the level where he just recognizes things so naturally... but he still mostly explains things out every time for the newbies... hell of a thing.
My fiancé worked at a nursing home and there was a gentleman there that had a relatively nice watch. I had seen a few videos like this and after noticing his watch one day and how dirty it was I took it home and cleaned it for him, replaced the battery and made sure everything was working properly and return it to him. He was so happy and so excited to see that watch and every time the light would catch it he would smile and talk about it. It was really a rewarding experience. He passed away about five months after that and gave her the watch. I've always thought that wound make an amazing series of vids not to mention just be an amazing thing to do for people that really need something nice done for them not to mention the human interaction. Anyway, just wanted to share that story and idea. Really enjoyed this video brother.
That's so sweet!
I bet some nurses working in old peoples homes would steal old watches & jewellery from the elderly patients…It’s known to happen
@@cherrylow9818 oh absolutely, things get "gone" all the time. The "nice" ones of these deplorable wastes of space (the best of the worst so to speak) wait till someone dies then grabs some stuff. The other pieces of excrement take what the can when they can. What makes it worse is these are older and/or otherwise impaired people so they forget or miss remember things. Between that and so many people being in and out of people's rooms it's virtually impossible to catch them. It makes you want to take them around back and... let's say "physically apply pressure" until they live in a nursing home instead of working in one. That being said, let's lighten the mood a bit with a joke I saw on Tiktok related to assisted living facilities. The worst part about them stealing from the elderly is they have really nice, if not a little unexpected, things collected over their life. One chick tried to steal a Christian ladies autographed selfie of Jesus. 🤣 Anyway, everyone have a good day and if you have someone in an assisted living center, stop by and see them! For the most part it, would mean the world to them and I promise you'll get something out of it (maybe not an autograph from the big man but something lol). There's some really awesome people locked up in there who's only crime was getting old. Plus one day it'll be you in there, blankly looking out the window if you're lucky enough to have one and karma's a bitch.
As soon as I saw "58" GMT....got the popcorn and settled in. A grail watch for sure. So thankful you maintained the original look and patina. A true professional. Stunning!
I saw "1958" and IMMEDIATELY knew, "oh this thing about to be worth some MONEY" Like, go put a down payment on a new Porsche kind of money
So relaxing to hear your commentary on your restorative actions. Such precise work, built upon the answers from our past: "what is time?" Thank you for what you've shared with us!
I love that these videos never feel like they are 45+ mins long. Well done!
I didn't check that until you mentioned it, and you're right I was so immersed in the repair "time flew by" lol, pun intended.
Thought I was 5 mins in, actually 45 mins in…..
Yeah I was hitting my bong and had this playing and just got immersed as soon as he took the back off the watch and seeing all the tiny mechanisms
@@PRYRAthe weed be making time super fast or slow no in between
I’m so impressed that anyone can completely take apart something like this, clean/repair and put it back together again.
This dude's commentary is just fantastic. I watched the whole video. Excellent!
Every now and then the KZhead algorithm throws a little something my way that is absolutely not a part of my usual viewing. A million thanks KZhead, you win.. Thanks also to you Marshall, I found this a superb watch. Loved it.
One of your best restos! My pulse actually went up when you removed the bezel. I suspect the crystal was routinely cleaned with an ammonia based window cleaner. I've seen aircraft Plexiglas windows do this when the uneducated owner used glass cleaner for years. Best of luck on your tool kits. It's a great idea. The website is first class.
Loctite will make plexiglass crack. ( just a fun fact).
challenge accepted!
Usually for acrylic ammonia based cleaners make them look cloudy and dingy whereas isopropyl alcohol causes the cracking
I watched this whole thing an am an absolute awe of anyone that can perform this kind of incredible work. I mean just remembering where all the screws go and looking at the dozens of parts. It's absolutely phenomenal and I commend you for being A. Master of your craft.
I’m thankful to the owner of this watch for asking you to perform the service and cleaning of this amazing treasure! Thank you Marshall for sharing this experience with us. Your honest conversational tone is really inviting and puts your viewers at ease so we can enjoy your expertise.
not gonna lie I've heard that this watch will lose a ton of its value because Rolex themselves did not fix everything.
@@lornesboredThat's kind of dumb tbh. This isn't some hack job. Not to mention Rolex might ruin the value themselves by replacing stuff that doesn't need replacement or refusing to service it entirely. They have super weird policies on vintage watches.
@lornesbored That's not how the vintage market works at all. Rolex would likely crater the watch's value by over-servicing the watch. The care he gave removing the bakelite bezel is exactly why a knowledgeable watchmaker is the person to do this. Rolex would've been happy to pop in an aluminum or cerachrom "service" bezel and that, in fact, would've ruined the watches value.
@@lornesboreddefinitely not true
First-time watcher, 😂 blown my mind the work and how you remembered where it all go's amazing.
When you lose a grandparent, you really appreciate such heirlooms, especially one he probably wore every day for decades. Well done!
This type of video should serve as educational material, not only for technical schools but also for individual and cultural growth.
Seeing this video brought tears to my eyes. My dad wore the exact same watch for as long as I could remember. At first sight I was pretty sure it was identical, but still not 100% sure. Then as soon as you mentioned that it was made for Panam airline pilots, that confirmed it. My dad was a pilot for Western Airlines. Western had a red and black logo. It makes sense that pilots would need a watch like this. I never knew what made that watch tick but seeing the insides of it in your video brings on a high level of respect for it. It's absolutely stunning. Thank you for making this video.
Ironic question and sorry if it seems heartless but did your dad have cancer? Couldnt help but ask since the watch is radioactive lol.
What ever happened to your Dad's watch, did you keep it?
My brother has it. :) @@TruthIsTheNewHate84
wow! love how you KNEW how far to go! True master class in restoration & appreciation. Thank you.
Incredible! Never knew a watch could be so interesting! You can see the craftsmanship and where your money goes😄
What an absolutely beautiful incredible watch. I have always wanted to own a Rolex and can you imagine finding this in a drawer. Well done for a great restoration and making this rough diamond shine again 😊
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Indeed, the level of decoration on even the smallest bridges. Àll handwork in a watch that wasn't out of reach of the common man.
Well, don’t send it back. Tell the owner you lost it. That’s just me, I guess.
I had no idea how intricate the workings of a watch are. Its insane that this was ever invented. Great work. Good job!
The moment Marshal says “belonged to…found in a drawer…” I’m literally in tears 😭
Watching you is like watching Rembrandt paint one of his masterpieces. Bravissimo.
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This is the infamous lawsuit watch. Where someone sued rolex for supposedly radiation poisoning their family from this very watch . The bezel being the main offender . Rolex did a product recall and got most of these early gmt’s and replaced the bezel with a non luminous one. Supposedly the bezel is strontium 90 based not radium. Fantastic work mate!
Both are nasty.
This was too cool. And it includes radioactive materials? Yes please! Excellent content. Thanks for posting ❤
All of my watches are worth less than a thousand dollars each. It is still a joy to see the process of restoration and maintenance of these luxury watches!
I wish there was such a channel where the poster is repairing a watch like an Apple or Garmin watch. Maybe 50 or 70 years from now I’d be able to see something like this.
From a horological history standpoint this is an incredible watch. I believe this should be valued above the one listed on Wind Vintage due to the fact that that one has a bezel that is extremely cracked. Which is to be expected from a watch of that age. The fact that this one's bezel has virtually no cracks in it is absolutely incredible.
Wow, what a piece of history. Your care and attention to detail are second to none. Well done.
Incredible journey! Thank you for taking us on this a breath taking adventure!
I cannot express how impressed I am with how confidently you take that thing apart and know all of the parts!
Wow, when the movement started up immediately when you dropped it from the case was so cool, really shows the impeccable craftsmanship of the people working on these watches. Much respect to you for taking care of these historic pieces!
I normally don't care for the whole "Pepsi Bezel" Rolex but I love how dark the blue and the red are, its not as cartoonish as the other ones look like.
i like that you respect the watch wearer by saying it was worn well instead of well worn.
Now I understand why your videos have millions of views. The satisfaction and joy as if I'm the one who just brought something like this back to life is great. Good job.
Hey Marshall, Thanks once again for another great video. I love the new website, its exactly what i've been looking for. Just an idea: if you sold a bundle deal, with a watch (or movement), along with a toolkit, and then coupled that with a video (or series) detailing the process of the disassembly and assembly of that movement (in a tutorial fashion), i think this would be an amazing way for someone like me to get into the hobby with everything i need to be successful
Came here to say that I love this idea and would absolutely purchase such a s kit because although having a curated list of tools is nice, having some guidance on using that tool kit on a particular watch by following your video would be amazing! The watch itself doesn't have to be anything fancy, there are plenty of automatic movements that go between $80-150 and I think those would be great to have alongside these tool kits.
This is a great idea!
Not to steal from Marshall's thunder, loving what he's doing but... Rotate Watches does something like this. Basic tools, an inexpensive movement, and access to a video how-to once you've purchased the kit. Just a little fyi...
Excellent idea! I would be really interested in this.
Heck yeah, I'd be interested in a product like that myself
Absolutely mind-boggling just from looking at all the tiny tiny parts scattered about the table! What talent and memory!
You’re an artist, technician, & magician too. We hear the joy in how you work on these time pieces bro!
My first ever watch resto vid. Such an interesting hobby. I found your enthusiasm very infectious. A great 52 minutes & 25 seconds. Lovely result.
As amazing it is to see this watch dismantled, cleaned and reassembled, I am absolutely in awe at the incredible talent, engineering and skill that went into building this watch in the first place. The original craftsmen were simply wizards!
I was thinking the same thing. Today this wouldn’t be that impressive. But in the 1950’s before computers even? It’s hard to believe they could produce such devices at all back then.
Always such wonderful service craftsmanship in repair and so beautifully narrated and produced. You are blessed dear Sir! Happy Thanks Giving!
I was amazed how you remember those things back in the right place wow, my dad has the Rolex a 1965 oyster but when they tried to clean it the stores got robbed 😤😤
This is officially the MOST stressful thing I've ever watched. Good job!
What a treat for Thanksgiving morning! When I woke up I was wishing I had a new Wristwatch Revival video to watch. Thank you Marshall.
I’ve bought/sold/collected vintage Rolex tool watches for 35+ years and this is definitely a grail watch for many Rolex collectors. Your right to be nervous about the Bakelite bezel insert. It’s worth almost as much as the watch because it’s pretty much unattainium. To bad about the refinished dial or service dial. That really hurts it’s value. It should be a Gilt finished dial with enclosed track but even so it’s still a gorgeous piece. Great work bringing back this beauty
Best time machine restoration ever . Taking it apart is one thing . But reassembling it again is another !
its always great to watch someone display their skills with something they have an extreme understanding of. This guys understands his work on a whole different level.
What a "once in a lifetime" experience for you, Marshall! Wow! Words are not enough to express appropriate thanks for sharing it with us.
I mean this with great respect, your videos are great sleep aid. Watching you carefully take watches apart and talk about what exactly you're doing really soothes the brain. Much love. ❤
your skill, and others with underappreciated skills, being brought to light is one of the good things about social media...if we could just trim the fat....
Absolutely love that one of your personal watches in a Omega Speedmaster. That says a lot about the watch👍
I never stop being amazed about the marvelous engineering of these old watches. A job well done
Absolutely fantastic! Yet another incredible video masterpiece. Marshall, your contributions are truly appreciated. I delved into this hobby because of your influence and even launched my own channel inspired by yours. While my fascination with watches began in childhood, it's thanks to you that I now engage in the meticulous processes of cleaning and servicing them. A few weeks ago, I created a video featuring a Captain Willard's Seiko, inspired by your content on the same watch, and it turned out wonderfully. Since the day I fixed it, the watch has been consistently running, and I've been proudly wearing it every day. It not only looks fantastic but also maintains excellent timekeeping. Once again, a heartfelt thank you for your dedication to the watch enthusiasts' community. Eagerly anticipating your upcoming videos!
I love how you dont perfect every little thing, it's something I'm personally trying to working on this year. You did a fantastic job.. the results look great!🔥
It was so interesting to see how dirt and grime had jammed things up like that. It was a great moment when the bezel came fee and especially when you got inside it and the ballance spring moved. delighful engineering.
Very cool revival. I found myself holding my breath while you were taking off the bezel. Nice job as usual. Happy holidays
Literally the equivalent of wearing a Picasso on your wrist. Stunning. Beautiful. Amazing. Just wow.
Absolutely amazing skill .love watching your workmanship 😊😊😊
You say that the intimidating portion of a watch maker is the tools... i say it's all of the little tiny stuff inside the watch. It amazes me that you can put the thing back together in the end. Great work and nearly impossible if you ask me!
This hobby looks insanely interesting. If you want another desk hobby though that's a bit less finicky, more forgiving and cheaper then lock picking (and consequently, lock making) is also great. It was the gateway that got me to this channel.
yeah i watch a few lockpicking folks on tiktok theyre cool as hell!
@@Theantmang the scene changed a little since I started 4 years ago. Locknoob and Fishpicks are still my favourite for beginner tips. Bosnian Bill was still active but he retired. That guy was a legend. LPL didn't start his own brand of lock tools yet and would still tackle challenge locks from viewers. LPL was the gateway for many people, with his interesting videos, soothing voice and confident demeanor. His videos were much shorter, but he was to locks what Marshall is to watches.
I can't put a key in a keyhole without struggle. Amazing how steady your hands are. I'd gouge my eyes out trying anything this precise. Hats off to you!
the amount of components that go into a watch are still crazy to me, could never imagine taking it apart and putting it back together again
So, I happened to chance upon a video of you restoring a pocket watch. I was instantly enamored and quickly found myself watching your other videos. This entire process is fascinating. The meticulous attention to detail, the delicacy in which you apply or remove things, your explanations and informative commentary. These videos are brilliant - thank you for sharing them.
Just crazy how beautiful the watch looks after you finished your work, absolutely stunning!
it looks like junk lol. No clue who would pay 100 grand for a clapped out watch
As with so many other you inspired me to start repairing watches. thank you, I love doing it as much as watching it. However now I get nervous when you work on the cap Jules. There is just no conveying its true size and fragility on video. Amazing work 👍
I was actually looking for something else but ended up watching your entire video with joy! I'm into watches, not repairing, too and the way you explain, comment.... everything you do AND your excitement after you did fix this amazing watch - really, really nice and worth the time I spent here!
The Bob Ross of watch repair
A radioactive bakelite non-runner. This will be interesting!
Bakelite is not that radioactive, especially when it is used in small quantities and is almost a century old.
@@ruskibruski I assume you're referring to radium, not bakelite. Depending on the quantities, radium luminous paint can be quite radioactive, and I wouldn't feel comfortable wearing it on my wrist. Although the measured 6.5 µSv/h is relatively low for radium paint, wearing it every day would result in a dose of 56.94 mSv, whereas the average annual dose in the US is 6.2 mSv. This is a rough estimate and there is more to take in to account (shielding by the metal case, wearing-duration, etc.). I would only consider wearing something like that for short durations and if I'm absolutely certain there is no way for the material to be incorporated.
@@xuNsh1ne Not sure how good of a shielding job that broken down crystal we saw at the start did. The metal back should do a good job of protecting you from alpha and beta radiation, but even the gamma radiation alone would be high over time. The thing I believe is more scary than the actual radiation within the watch is the fact that radium decays into radon gas with a halftime of a few days, which may leak from the watch and cause ingestion via breathing. This would mean the rest of the decay chain happens inside your body with no shielding.
You have got me hooked,I can’t pass by any old watch.All my friends have given me their old none working watches to tear apart.I was a tool and die maker for 30yrs,now retired.Even being a machinist I don’t know how some of these microscopic parts are made wow !Thanks for the inspiration an how to’s 👍
I'm not a watch person, however I have an appreciation for antique items they are irreplaceable. Truly you enjoyed the restoration as much as I did. Thank you for sharing it.
I just barely caught a glimpse of your own vintage GMT Master “Pepsi” on the wrist.. the bezel has a beautiful pinkish tint to it.. very beautiful piece sir.. pleasure watching this restoration of an icon in the 6542
I'm stunned at the level of engineering and manufacturing complexity from something from the 50s, it's beautiful, and hard to wrap my head around
Not just the 50s, check out the pocket watches that were made back in the 1800s.
I think you have some poor ideas about the history of manufacturing and engineering.
Thank you Marshall for taking your viewers on this amazing vintage watch restoration. I always watch your content from start to finish without interruption because of your ability to make me feel like I’m right there with you. I love your authentic enthusiasm around your craft.
Wait is this Marshall from MTG? Sounds just like him...
The most gentle way of restoration i have ever seen, you did explain everything seriously ❤
I sat here for almost an hour, and barely heard a word that was said. Why is this so fascinating?!
You are the Bob Ross of the watch world!!! This is a very positive compliment! It's a "WE" type of environment and makes us feel like we are part of your adventure when you dig into new challenges... great job!
Definitely one of the best watch restoration videos ever. Not only because this is my favorite Rolex watch model or just my favorite. The 6542 is just extra special and with the original bakelite insert to boot. Also i totally admire your skill and video capabilities. Just amazing and hard to top. This was also the first time I saw this movement disassembled and I worked on many watches when I was younger including newer Rolex models. Thank you Sir.
I will never stop being amazed at how watchmakers and clockmakers 60 or even 160 years ago were able to make machines so precise in their layout and function. Has anybody in these comments ever had a peek at what *_electronics_* looked like just a little over 60 years ago? Before the commercialization of the printed circuit board and the solid-state transistor, electronics were such an absolute mess of wires and components flapping in the breeze - in devices the size of toasters or fridges or entire rooms - that it's kind of crazy that they managed to function at all. And I say this as someone who works in electronics. Sure, some *_65 years_* after this Rolex was put together, we have CAD, microlithography, wave-soldering, and printed circuit boards with multiple layers, and machines built with these tools that are able to perform timekeeping and calculations on a nanosecond scale... but, it's still so awe-inspiring how people managed to build such precise mechanical timekeeping devices on the scale of a silver dollar so many decades ago. I think back to the late 1700s and 1800s when people were fooled by The Turk, a supposed clockwork-based chess-playing computer, and I can hardly blame them.
How you kept track of everything with numbers or trays or such was truly amazing
Cool that you got to work on something so old and valuable. I am an aircraft mechanic at a major airline but volunteer at a museum every now and then working on still flying warbirds. Really cool to have a hand in keeping history alive like you are doing with this watch.
In an era when our culture is erasing history under claims of "anti-colonialism," every little bit helps.
Marshall, Nice job and Thank you for bringing this excellent video to us! It’s the first I’ve seen on a detailed service of the old 1030 series movements. One FYI; the II 1958 on case back is 2nd qtr 1958, not month. You’ll never see anything higher than IV.
I completely enjoy your videos. They have encouraged me to buy tools and change straps and batteries. I discovered that, at 73 years with osteoarthritis, those things are challenging enough. Kudos
Never really been into watches but here within the last year, it’s so interesting and crazy how all them little parts and pieces make a Watch run and just taking it apart and putting it back together it’s just a craft and amazing
Hey Marshall! Incredible video. My everyday wear is a 1956 (first year of manufacture) original "Pan-AM" GMT Master, reference 6542, that I purchased back in 1986. So cool to see the inner working of a true timepiece! Thanks!
I assume the 'crystal' is actually plexiglass on a watch of this age, in which case crazing like that is very common. Nice to see it so sympathetically restored to life.
This video was just randomly played for me in a side window, as soon as I heard the voice I thought "wow, that sounds exactly like Marshall from MTG videos/events", then the "this is Marshall" was spoken and my mind was blown. Amazing video, impressive detail and professionalism.
What’s MTG?
@@nahmastay3300 The Trading card game "Magic the Gathering" He is a very popular figure in the competitive scene there. If you search for Marshall Sutcliffe MTG you will find him. And I too was absolutely blown away when I randomly clicked this video hear his voice. Like @robgrimsey said it is absolutely insane.
@@nahmastay3300 Magic: The Gathering, a collectible card game.
@@nahmastay3300 Magic The Gathering, the card game.
I hope the owner appreciates the care and accuracy you show in breaking it down, cleaning it, and putting it back together. Amazing job!