Full Restoration of a Gold Rolex Day-Date From 1958!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- Marshall restores another vintage watch, this time it's an awesome Rolex Day-Date from 1958! After the owner went through a tough time caring for his elderly Mother, his wife bought him this watch as a way to remember his Mom.
Now it's Marshall's task to not only get it running right, but also do a full restoration on it! Enjoy this one, it's quite a journey!
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The balance wheel briefly stopping when you placed the jewel back under the brace, just showed how significant the contact was. Loved that moment
i am caring for my elderly dad now as well 91 this month. Its bitter sweet in so many ways.
Nice job!
Savor every moment,dirty diapers and all.I came downstairs to find my Dad collapsed at the dining room table.I was given the gift of giving him c.p.r.which brought him back.He passed about a week later in the hospital.I can still see him smiling in that hospital.
@@boathousejoed1126 yes i love the time with him even though my life is on hold till that bad day to come. Thank You.
been there, came back to the family home in 2018 to help Dad look after Mum, it was only supposed to be 6mths...lost Mum in Jan 2023 94 and a half, then Dad started to decline about a month later and I lost him in Sept 2023 age 89 (pretty sure it was a braken heart) it is bitter sweet to become the parent so to speak when they were both reliant on me. I miss them terribly, although I do appreciate that I had them for a very long time ❤ I am literally sitting here wearing my Mums wedding rings, Dads simple Seiko watch and the last big birthday present they bought for my tricolour bangle for my 50th 🥰
@@dtulip1 when that day comes there is no time to grieve, with organizing everything after and also settling the estate, grieving will have to wait till a quiet time later. Lost older sister to cancer n older brother is worthless so it falls on me to handle everything. I know i can do it i am ex army so i have to focus on the mission. After that is done i have no clue but to just keep on keepin on ya know 😁
Just want to say a huge thankyou to Marshall for getting me into this hobby!!!
I started watching these videos just because I thought it was fascinating but I always thought “there’s no way I could ever do that!”.
Well, I started working on simple pocket watch movements (1 part per bridge or cock). I then moved up to pocket watches with larger bridges that require you to align 4 pivots at once and today, I reassembled a vintage record watch. Cal 640 to be precise! The parts were tiny but after practicing on large pocket watches, the vintage watch was a breeze.
I knew I was ready when I realised I was naming all of the parts as he would pick them up and when I managed to diagnose a problem with another TH-camrs watch before he even took the back off (pallet fork jewel came off)
Now I need to learn proper cleaning and oiling techniques! 🎉
Thanks man!
A day date Rolex. Classic, gracefully aged. I'm just one year older than this watch. It was very entertaining to watch the entire one-hour video. Thanks!
Marshal I tried to count the breaks/edits. I lost count at 250. You’re a maniac. An editing guru.
Oh Boy, 3am! Time for Wristwatch Revival!
Yes! Great job Martin!
Couldn’t be truer
Love when you do the vintage Rolexes... I've got an heirloom 1966 Model 1500 Perpetual Date as a memento of my Dad, who wore the same watch. His was damaged beyond repair in the military plane crash that took his life in 1995, but amazingly they recovered the watch from the crash site, which was a 3 mile debris field in the mountains near Taos NM. I have it mounted in a shadow box. The main case is bent like an MC Esher painting from a 700mph impact. Hands are permanently hammered into the face, marking the moment of the crash. Quite a sight to see.
I just read some news reports about your dad after seeing your post. That is incredibly sad. Thank you for sharing.
@@jasonsutton4816 thank you.
I see a Wristwatch Revival video, I watch and like Wristwatch Revival video. Best way to start my morning.
That dial is gorgeous.
This might be my favorite restoration to date...love having the day/date complication on this dial...really pretty watch!
Caretaking is so difficult. Lots to unpack mentally. Good for Scott and his wife to mark that event. This has me wanting to get my late father’s old Hamilton automatic going again.
These are such simple Rolexes but they look so good in real life. Such a joy to see you restore it.
Got here early for a good seat...
Dong
I'm two hours late.
Marshal gives us all the best seat :)
“Down in front!” 😅
Got here late for a better seat
A stunning watch, absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Wish i still had mine
What happened to it?
I ended up selling it because someone offered a bit more then I paid for it. Looking to get another one ever since recently
I am a mechanical engineer, I can tell you with pretty high certainty that, polishing the watch case by hand with those ultrafine polishing boards likely removed several times as much material than an electric high speed polishing wheel would have.
You are not a watchmaker or jeweler
Love to hear your explanation on fixing and history of each watch. Really amazing your knowledge on the history each watch
We did such a great job. Congratulations, everyone. You are amazing !
I’m home recovering from surgery. Absolutely made my day when you video posted! Thank you sir❤️
Thanks for yet another great video, Marshall!
Am I the only one still curious about what happened to the dial washer or was that an intentional cliffhanger?
My dad has worn this exact watch for as long as I can remember. What a wonderful look inside! Great work as always.
I think the case polishing job (especially caseback) could benefit from more specialized tools. You can tell the caseback was not taped off in a circle. Would be cool to see a real case reprofiling.
Addictive viewing. In a previous incarnation I was an engineer. Apprentice job was polishing and filing. We always used kitchen scouring powder for satin finishes. Ajax or Vim were the proprietary choice in the UK. 🇬🇧
So glad you posted. Couldn't sleep and your videos both entertain and help me relax. 🤝🏻
I really love this channel. Thank you so much. Secondly, I know people like to hate on Rolex, but they really do make quality products. Amazing to see a watch from the 50’s still in that shape. Amazing video.
Thank you for showing these. Something most of us will never get to see. Most of us will never get to hold!
FINALLY! Someone using Scotchbright to do the brushed finish. This is the proper way to do a brushed satin finish. I get so tired of seeing other makers use sandpaper. Sandpaper makes a very uneven finish, with deep gouges from the random large particles in the paper. It's not meant for finishing work like this. Scotchbright is the correct tool for the job.
The difference is massive. You can see it so obviously on the caseback. Looks so good. Sandpaper does not do the same job.
I always enjoy your content but this one was exceptional and not because of the watch.
When you mentioned full restoration my immediate reaction was " No Marshall, sacrilege, the patina is beautiful " but at the end you nailed it, what a beautiful result, hats off to you Marshall. And I have a guilty secret, I also find polishing things by hand, slowly and smoothly is a very calming and satisfying process, your not alone !
I wanted this episode to never end, what a treat
How you remember where all the parts go and which screws go where impresses the devil out of me. That watch looks phenomenal. I sent this video to a former shipmate, who, I believe, purchased a Rolex while we were in the Mediterranean Sea in 1968. Thanks for this video.
The Roman numerals on the underside of the bezel are so you can keep 12:00 aligned to the top of the watch, so any wear on the sides of the bezel stays consistent, and you can realign it when reinstalling.
I just bought a 1966 one! Glad I came across this, thanks!
That is great
I'm continuously amazed at how tiny parts like that can be manufactured with such precision
Yay! WR content. Perfect timing Marshall (pun intended) Cool, full restore...nice change of pace and I have to admit that though I like patina too, seeing a '58 at it's best has its own appeal.
Not had a good day at work today and this is perfect to sit chill,watch and listen to. Thanks Marshall 😊
Marshall thanks for this and the back story. This has been my dream watch most of my life and at the age of seventy, I know child like, out of my price range but OMG it is so beautiful and what a job you have done. Just fabulous. From sunny Scotland.
Marshall - Not sure if you know about it or not when I noted in your woman's datejust video you commented that she desired it brought back to like-new condition you didn't do anything with the pins holding together the links of the bracelet. Depending on the age of the jubilee bracelet, you can get 2 tools, for several hundred dollars, that allow you to separate and then reassemble all the links. The bracelet's extreme looseness that was obvious in the video is VERY common due to wear of the pins. Replace the worn pins with new ones (sourced from England) and the bracelet will again be "like new". I had this done to my wife's Rolex and the difference was striking. Rolex doesn't offer this service - they'd prefer that you send them the old bracelet (so they can take the thousand buck's worth of gold from the links for themselves) and then sell you a new bracelet for 4-5 thousand additional bucks. The imponderable is if you work on enough gold jubilee bracelets to make it worth your while.
What happened with the spring washer you said helped keep the hour and minute hand from getting out of position at the start of the disassembly? Thanks for the video always enjoyable watching to do this kind of detailed work and teaching.
I was just going to post this. Where's the dial washer?
Thanks for another great video. I was stuck in the hospital last week for a few days after an appendectomy, and your videos helped me get through the monotony!
8:09 I love how you are always happy in all of ur video's! Awesome vibe
Love your videos...one of the biggest lessons I take away everytime is "the right tool for the job" having the right tool saves you so much anguish....i.e. the crown spline screwdriver you have...the correct tool not using pliers etc...
Marshall - I've mentioned this before. On those higher-end watches I wish you would show us the markings on the inside of the case and other unique markings assoc. with the movement. I really enjoy your passion and craftsmanship. Thanks!
did you notice inside the back of the case at least 2 signatures of previous restorers?
Thanks for your beautiful videos. They make my day ❤
I find your videos absolutely fascinating. What I would love to know is the manufacturing process for making all the tiny parts to make up this watch.
beautiful watch GREAT job!!! i never knew or saw you turn over a watch and continue removing parts!
the videos with rolex or steel sport watches in general are always the best videos !
Amazing work and tremendously therapeutic to view.. thanks
A (rare) beautiful sunny day here in Britain, dog at my feet, a big cup of coffee, a couple of biscuits, Marshall and a fab watch! It doesn't get much better.
Boy, that supervisor knows how to sneak up on ya and keep you on your toes! :-) Nice work! This is gorgeous.
Such a beautiful watch! That's my dream watch and it was a journey to see how you restored it so well. Also I'm going to buy the tool set and watch movement package for my birthday, I'm so excited to dive into the watch restoring hobby!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful restoration with us!
Marshall I've been considering getting a Day-Date for the past couple years and watching to bring this one back to life is really pushing me towards getting my dream watch. Big time fan of yours for many years, back when you played MTG and then when you commentated on it. Keep doing what you do!
As usual a lovely commentary explaining your process. A beautiful watch.
So cool you related the history/backstory of the memorial vibes this watch represents. Thank you.
Marshall, you just made my day by uploading. Thanks dude, can't wait to watch!
what an absolute beauty.
this is about my dream watch. a really worn rolex as old as this, with this exact gold look and leather bracelett. it's only missing a white dial and i think i'd prefer the more minimalist oyster perpetual, without the day'n date.
I'm not a watch person but that watch is beautiful.
Nice to see that you're slowly getting more into case restorations as well now. 👍🏻 Next step: taking apart the Jubilee bracelet! 😃
My favorite Rolex. Love your videos. Cheers!
Dude, you do great work and meaningful work for your clients great story telling
A fabulous watch and a fabuous restoration Marshall.. Great work on an Iconic piece. Kudos to you and the owner for keeping it as it was.
Excellent. Thank you!!
By far your best video. For many years I always liked just looking at watches in stores. Your videos I find amazing. Thank you
What a classic , love this model. Thanks for sharing this timepiece’s restoration.
KING OF THE RING VIDEO MARSHAL! ❤
I am always amazed at the engineering and manufacturing of all the parts and pieces of nice watches. The mind to set down and design all the pieces to make a watch perform, hats off to each and everyone of you.
That is beautiful! Great video, as usual.
Love the fact that you now explain how you regulate the watches after assembling them again! Very interesting
Marshal, thank you. another great piece and another great job on it. I truly admire you and your skills.
I love watching you work, thanks for sharing.
Another great video from Marshall; just the perfect thing when stuck at home with illness.
Awesome as Always Great way to start the Day Thankyou
An absolute stunning restoration. It's so amazing that one little main spring can power all those complications.
I enjoy watching artists draw, mechanics wrench, and Marshall dismantle etc.
This one was a real treat. Great story and a great watch. It was really cool to see some more unique skills like the reluming!
A beautiful wrist watch Marshall,I love it!
Nice restoration, Lovely Watch. Thanks Marshall, 🫡
that watch is beautiful, and I haven't even seen the movement.
Awesome work Marshall. Topclass watch - first class work - high class video - what a pleasrue to watch!
Marshall, you are an outstanding human being. Keep up the great work!
Looks stunning! well done
A wonder filled journey. Great work.
Amazing watch, amazing story, amazing result!
What is always mind-boggling to me is how with all the videos I've watched and how you can take apart such complex watches and not have to somehow keep a record or use a manual to be able to put them together again, and ow amazing it is they could machine such tiny parts. Thanks for such intriguing videos!
He does keep a record… it’s the video we’re enjoying.
@@TLLConline Very good point and it's my convoluted writing. I meant a hands-on companion source in real time like a manufacturers manual or guide to the parts like multi-phased blow-out diagrams etc. He doesn't use anything in that regard and that's what I meant to say. I'm very impressed with his talent in many ways but one is his spontaneous way of reassembling. So yes in an archival sense he does keep a record, his videos.
@@mwj5368 I'm sure he did have some kind of reference handy when he started out in the hobby. He's said in many videos that the recording of the disassembly is his reference when he needs to refresh his memory on what goes where. I believe he said he was doing high quality video recording of his disassembly long before he turned it into this TH-cam channel, specifically so he could look back and reference it on reassembly.
That looked gorgeous. Brilliant job.
thank you for educating us
Another awesome restoration. Thank you!
Another great video Marshall- thanks for sharing 😊
I would like to work on a beautiful timepiece like this............one day🤩another great vid thank you Marshall👍🏻
Great video! Thanks for posting
Absolutely wonderful, yet again!!
So simple and elegant looking
wrist watch revival vid just dropped!
...Did you put the dial washer back in?
This reminds me of the Presidential I had stolen from my wall locker in school. It was gold with a gold wristband, and diamonds for each hour. I asked my dad if I could wear it to school, and he said I could (sure! why not, right?). Apparently, someone saw me put the shiny watch in my locker, and broke into it while I was in PE. This was a $14,000 watch in 1987 money. I was completely mortified when I saw my locker partly open. My dad wasn't very happy, but it was insured, so he was able to replace it. I'm pretty sure there's a lesson in there somewhere.
Several, pain is the best teacher.
That’s quite the humble brag sir
@@paullowell3342 I can't brag. It wasn't my money. It was my dad's. My dad was the self-made millionaire who was raised from humble beginnings. I wasn't spoiled, and I was expected to earn anything I wanted. I started my first business at age 5 to buy my first bicycle.
I was actually very surprised he let me wear his watch to school. The thing that crushed me was he showed me his trust, and I failed. He didn't treat me like that, but that's just how I felt about it.
Is that the day that he also let you drive the Rolls Royce to school?
@@MrMinecrafter16 LoL! No. My dad was a self-made millionaire from very humble beginnings, but we didn't live in a mansion, and we didn't have expensive cars. We lived in a normal middle class neighborhood. The Rolex was one of his few indulgences. We lived in a trailer once when I was a kid. We were far from rich at that point. Looking at us, you'd not think, "This family has a lot of money".
I was never spoiled either. I had to earn anything I wanted. I started my first business at age 5 to buy my first bicycle.
Amazing restoration! Very relaxing to watch!
No sweeter words to hear on a WR video - "I have a tool for that..." 😂
You can tell this person is a great watchmaker but an amazing human.
That’s a beautiful watch and a really interesting restoration to watch. Thanks.
Gorgeous restoration
Wow! Such a beautiful watch!
Marshall, another totally amazing video. The attention and care that you put into every project is impressive. Especially when it's something that you've never done before.