My grandfather was a watchmaker, and all I ever wanted was his tools, and I received them when he passed away along with his wedding ring. He was married a few months before the 1929 Wall Street crash, and he kept himself alive servicing railroad conductor watches, as they were required to be serviced every six months. He got a buck a watch. That was about $70 a month income, and Gramma made $50 a month as a bookkeeper. I was working on watches with Grampa as a 12 year old. He'd let me replace crystals, replace broken stems and bands, and after a while, I got to clean and oil them if they were simpler movements, and adjust them on the timer. The timer had a paper tape, not a digital readout, and after cleaning and timing we included a piece of the paper strip to show the watch was keeping time. After a 48 year hiatus, I'm ready to get back at it. Thanks for inspiring me, Marshall. Don't outbid me on ebay! 🙂
I've looked all over for one but havemt been able to find one. I don't have a collection, but I'm affraod this is he watch that will start it for me. D,X
Hi Marshall. Firstly thanks for the shout out, I really appreciate that and I am glad that my video came to your rescue! It is really interesting to see how someone else strips down and rebuilds this one as we do things quite differently. It’s ironic that you lose that spring when near the start you are moving the lever it loads! That said it’s real easy for those to fly. I made a spring recently for a 6619 that has the same setup. This movement was in the days when the “magic lever “ auto works was just coming out simplifying the engineering considerably. A you can see on the 8603 the auto works is a lot more involved. Seiko have been amazing at simplifying engineering. As for diafix I would just clean them , refit and then use a 1A auto oiler as it makes it so much easier. The springs I have done a video on a long time ago on how to release them safely. It’s best to leave the ends of the horseshoe in situ and just push back the tab as you can then lift them upwards to access the jewels without removing.
Completely agree! I’ve been restoring watches and servicing movements for well over 10 years and never seen indirect lighting techniques used for lume! Brilliant! Of course Seiko are smart enough to know to do this, it is the subtle things like the plain dial and color of grey with slight blue that teases you for a bit more color drama but is perfect in its current hue. Seiko are the greatest watchmakers because they make a watch for all people.... from low cost to their Credor minute repeaters that go for $400K, the Grand Seiko that are finer than a Rolex, as well as making less than $100 mechanical watches along with many quartz models.
About 14 minutes in, you were talking about the kind of folks who watch your videos. I've always been fascinated with watches, and other kind of "clock-work" devices (wind-up toys, etc.). I even tried to start along the path that you've taken with becoming a watch-maker/repairer/restorer. I had neither the patience nor the aptitude, unfortunately. However, I love watching your videos -- it's simply fascinating, and you work on some beautiful watches! I love this seiko!
For watchmaking you just need patience and a bloody minded determination. It helps not to get angry and actually laugh at the frustration. I believe anyone can do this if they have steady hands.
@@aspopulvera9130 Anything that has been made by man, can be recreated... the question is, is it worth the time and effort to do it? And, can you find someone that wants to try? If your time is worth nothing, and you have the will... there's no reason not to try!
Marshall, this may be my favorite video of yours. It had mystery, intrigue, drama, conflict, and a happy ending. The mistakes make it rich and endearing. I love how your mistakes were different from each other and how you utilized your resources to expand your skills when you got stuck. Next time I recommend your channel to someone, this is where I’ll tell them to start.
That lume is to die for - as is the rest of the watch. What a great restoration job - even if you did beat yourself up over the minor mishaps. I LOVE Seiko, and I think this video illustrates why. Their watches are brilliantly engineered, affordable (for the most part) and under that apparently simplistic design is a world of thought and creativity. Just fabulous. Thanks for posting such a great video.
I'm a photographer, and straight away I can tell what you do and how you present it is quite pleasing to the eye, nice work, composition and lighting 😃
I so appreciate your transparency about little mishaps. It makes you so personable. Thank you for that. And for the entertainment. I'm not a watch enthusiast but I love watching makers and restorers. Your videos are superb. And, as an adult educator, I must say you are a natural trainer\explainer.
Me too. There are companies that do that. It's tritium, though. So look for watches that use the little tritium tubes. If you like a divers watch, you will be happy. So its no mystery. Tritium is radioactive, so it is self-luminescent for 22 years if memory recalls (half life). I have one. That's why they can paint it on the 'dark side'.
I love watching Rainman Ray fixing cars, Louis Rossman fixing Apple computers, and at least three of you watch wizards. You do not scream or shout, you respect your subject and your audience, and most of the time, your repairs turn out fantastic. Probably, I would have been a happier person in a job like that instead of...never mind. Thank you for your brilliant content. "You know it ain't easy..."
My father bought a Seiko Sealion M55 back in 1970 while serving over seas. He wore it throughout his tour but not much after that. I recall seeing it sitting around the house growing up, maybe even playing with it once in a while. Fast forward as I'm approaching 50, I began to collect mechanical watches and remembered that old gold Seiko. I asked him about, it and sure enough he still had it. The bracelet was destroyed and the watch itself was in pretty rough condition, but it did still work, sorta... Found a local watchmaker that was semi-retired (Hi wife still runs their jewelry store) but willing to have a go at cleaning it up and refurbishing it for me. I can't wait to see it when he is finished! It may not be the most valuable watch in terms of monetary value in my collection, but it certainly will have the sentimental value.
I thoroughly enjoyed that, and especially that you share your mistakes, which also makes it informative, and tells us it is a natural part of servicing and repairing. Hands down! 🙌
Marshall - most people don't know the skill it takes to do this type of watch repair - amazing. We can all probably take all the parts off the watch, but we could never put it back together. Thank you for your videos.
I'm so glad you reapplied the lume on this Seiko, it looks amazing again! So many people discount Seiko as 'boring' mass produced watches but they have been leaders in simple yet striking watch designs for decades... they are watches you can wear anywhere & they fit. These metallic-look dials are a personal favourite because you can wear them at work, going out or on the weekend... and that lume just makes that dial pop! 👌💚
It's absolutely mesmerizing to watch you disassemble a watch on hundreds of pieces and then just reassemble them like it's second nature. This helps me relax after the stressful days on clinic duty. I absolutely love your videos, watchmaking seems like a beautiful hobby.
I started the watch hobby only a year ago and now own a dozen Seiko watches. This one looks beautiful, they really don't make them like this anymore. Recently I've been binging through your content and it makes me sure I am able to some day service my own watches as well. I really appreciate how you are explaining the purpose of different parts while being entertaining, I am learning just while having fun watching the restoration progress. Maybe you could do something like watch repair tutorials in the future as well for us newbies.
One of the few channels where the automatic subtitles are flawless, bar some obscure lingo. But it's narrated clearly and understandable enough that it's never really a problem. The watches sure are beautiful, the camera work is great, but what never gets enough praise is that we're taken on a journey, passionately, but with an entry level knowledge in mind and no unnecessary details. It's almost soothing, and well worth up to an hour of my time.
I've watched a thousand watch videos and read a thousand articles, but that lume was the most groovy-cool thing I've seen in a while. Thanks for bringing it back to life.
Love your videos. TH-cam suggested your channel to me a few weeks ago, perhaps because I follow a few other maker and restoration channels, and I was immediately hooked. Love your genuine joy at your hobby - your glee every time a balance starts spinning brings a smile to my face very time - but also I really appreciate your willingness to share your mistakes and learning experiences. I hope you continue to enjoy this work for years to come, and to share your wonderful journey with us
I'm not sure what I enjoy most with your videos, the quality and professionalism of your work (skills) or the joy and excitement you express that's easy to share just watching/listening. Could be both.
This is actually one of your best videos yet. This is a really cool watch for such little money. I´m looking forward to learning watchmaking at A. Lange und Söhne in August this year. Until then I would love to see a lot of new restorations. Thanks for the great content, keep on going man. Have a good one Marshall
@@lukaslindemann1028 Das erste Lehrjahr ist jetzt schon fast rum. War die beste Entscheidung, die ich je getroffen habe dort meine Lehre anzufangen. Kann ich nur empfehlen.
Just recently got interested in watch restoration in the last few weeks. Having not played MTG in almost three years I almost fell out of my chair when I heard your voice. Love the channel Marshall!
This is roughly the 10-15th video on this channel I watched even though not being a watch guy and that alone speaks volumes about the content quality here. Crisp picture quality, perfect magnification to be able to follow every step and a very high quality narration in combination with a really nice voice. Thank you for taking us on these interesting journeys into the "almost microscopic" world of watchmaking/restoring. I have to admit this seems to be the most beautiful piece of timekeeping I've seen on this channel, the "simple" yet sleek design immediately caught my attention and the illumination is just breathtakingly beautiful and just added to my desire. Again thank you for this fantastic content.
I know eh? But it's only amazing because it is tritium. Look it up if you like. In short, tritium is radioactive and so it is self-luminescent. That's why they can place it under the hand... Otherwise, how would the light get under there to charge it? Right?
At 60+ it's been decades since I've worn wristwatches, but seeing this restored Seiko - especially with the dark luminescent backlighting - motivates me to wear stylish watches like this again.
Sometimes, if you turn out the lights and shine a small flashlight around... You can see... sometimes.. a metallic glint from the little part that flew away.
Thank you for your entertaining videos. You are one of my favorite watch restoration channels, simply because you educate as you go along and are not afraid to show your mistakes. Provides an honest tone to your vids. PS Thanks for showing the lum at the end--I was holding my breath!
I love that you’re able to laugh in the face of adversity with all the little hiccups that came about from this project. That human element of these videos you have created are very much appreciated. The watch looks absolutely amazing. Well done Sir.
That lume pops amazing. Was amazed in my childhood with the digital and calculator watches Seiko had one. I fixed and calibrated a anniversary clock given to me from my grandmother took it apart cleaned it and oiled it with sewing machine oil it worked. The thing with these was you could see the movement working and on a good working example only had to wind once a year. Did this when I was 15 now a 30 year 55 year old Diesel mechanic not even in the realm of this profession. My hands today crude and shaky used to working on something bigger than me. Watching you kinda weird its literally brain surgery dont get me wrong you are steady sure you do not have a coffee before doing this. Anyways just found you amazing work I will keep watching.
That is a lovely time piece, fantastic videos, always enjoyed the engineering of the high point of automatics during the 1960s. Only problem is I would really like to own on of these now, especially with its party trick of under dial illumination!
I had to pause the video at the beginning and just look at that Seiko. I don't know what it is about it but it's absolutely breathtaking. 😍😍😍 Now I'll watch the rest.
Watching you work is a pleasure for the eyes. Your comments are rich with little intonations that are a pleasure for the ears. I particularly appreciate your videos, it is a treat. Thank you for sharing your passion. You make passions arise. One day I may be able to match your work. Thank you
Exactly...Marc over at the Watch Repair Channel did one of these and had concerns light wouldn't reach the bottom of the hands sufficiently to produce enough lume. It's pretty good but it'll never be as bright as the original tritium.
@@1959Berre It's why they stopped using it...hey it was worse in the 20s...dials and hands were painted with radium infúsed paint until all of the women who painted the dials and who licked the tips of their brushes to restore a sharp fine point all got horrific and disfiguring jaw cancers. The Radium Girls filed the first class action suit in history and set in motion a revolution in workplace safety leading to today's protections under OSHA.
I found your videos because I was looking for something to help me relax as I was recently diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Throughout the whole process your calm but enthusiastic which makes watching a joy. Now, Anytime I feel anxious I put on one of your videos and it magically calms me down. I know it sounds weird but it’s the honest truth. The plus side is I love anything mechanical and I can appreciate what it takes to learn a skill and stay at it, especially when you love doing what you’re doing. Thank you for making these videos.
When I heard that snap sound in the press I thought .... that didn’t sound good. I’d like to see it in a brown/tan leather strap. Or maybe a yellow synthetic. That might be kind of cool.
Yeaaaaah. Maybe one of those times where it's worth researching the parts list at JulesBorel or the service manuals. (A bunch of 70s Lord Matics and King Seikos have that bezel too.)
I've never been a watch wearer nor gave them much thought. I must admit I find these videos fascinating. I've developed a new found respect for watch makers. The intricacies that go in the producing such tiny perfectly engineered parts are mind blowing.
Hey Marshall, I’ve recently found your channel and find your work here amazing! I’ve enjoyed all the videos I’ve watched so far, but I have a real soft spot for vintage Seikos. What happened to this watch? Did you resell it?
The last 30 seconds really made it worth it. I knew it would glow like that, because light is reflecting off the dial back up into the lume. Beautiful. Now I have to find one!
I took off my Timex when I retired and haven’t worn it since, but I like watching your vids. I had no idea how intricate watches are, or how compact. The tolerances are amazing! And at long last I know why they have jewels. Thank you!
Marshall this is one of your best watch service videos, I’ve watched it three times. I especially liked the payoff at the end. The luminous paint of this Seiko watch face creates a wonderful effect.
Having been a Toolmaker for over 1/2 a century, I will say with complete certainty that the measure of a true craftsman is not in the work he does, but in the way he fixes his screw ups. You have guys that are damn good men, but when something goes wrong, they get all upset and make matters worse. Accepting the mistake, learning how it was made, and coming up with a correction is the mark of a true expert.
It's easy to make mistakes when you don't know what you don't know. But, experience is always the best teacher. The lessons learned here will be taken with you throughout the rest of your career and carry over into other makes and models as well. These experiences, through frustrating at the time, are ultimately invaluable.
So, the proper consistency for lime application is…thin snot. Got it! Also, the finished lume demo is hot! That’s some inspired stuff right there. Imagine being the person who thought that up, then everyone made their disappointed face, and then you SHOWED them!
100 dollars,what a deal! I never would have picked that color band and now that i see it finished its absolutly perfect. You got a great eye Marshal. Looks like a 600 dollar watch.Thankyou
I don't actually wear watches, but as an engineer, I find the workings and manufacturing fascinating. I think this is my favorite of the watching you've done, from fashion point of view. Very clean and slick.
This project looks like a million dollars, what a gorgeous design! Even after 60 years it's perfect!!!. Also what a movement! Very different from the Swiss flavor.
I felt in love with this watch since I saw your video, especially for the lume thing! So I found a very beautiful one, very difficult to find this one, with a white dial but it's nice too. I would love to restore it like you did but let's be honest, I will make way more mistakes than you and I don't want to ruin it ;) So I brought it to a pretty famous watch maker in Manhattan NYC, so they can make an estimate to make a service on it. I asked to the guy to replace the lume and I shown him your video and he told me that was a trick!! That couldn't work with new modern lume… He said that you put UV light on it to make it works for 2mn, just for the shooting… I tried to explain him that I was not agree but he didn't want to listen!! I left it for the estimate anyway, if he does not want to replace the lume I'll do it myself and go back there to show him that it works. If someone knows a good watchmaker in NYC I would be happy to go there. Thanks for all your videos anyway, it's so nice to watch them. I'm so impress by your work!
This is the best one of your videos I've watched so far Marshall. My hobby is repairing vintage watches and things don't always go smooth like in most of your videos. I've spent many hours crawling around on the floor trying to find a part that went flying out of my field of view while wearing an opti-visor. Wish I knew how you manage to just order a new part. I can't always find a source for new parts. Sometimes I have to search sources for a donor movement. Took me 10 years of searching to find a part for one watch I fixed. I've got an up close and personal relationship with that watch now and have been wearing it ever since bringing it back to life.
I love the way Marshall explains everything in detail as if everyone is new to the channel, all us subscribers know that he puts the balance back in so it doesn't get damaged but a first time viewer wouldn't know why he does it.
Watching these restaurations feels therapeutic. Always enjoy looking at watches. Have a Jaeger le coultre reverso and a date just Rolex. Beautiful watches.
This has to be one of your most interesting videos. I was crossing my fingers for you when the crystal press came out for the 2nd time. Mike at My Retro Watches is such a great font of info on the older seiko movements. He leaves all the little mistakes in his videos too!
As I continue to watch your videos, your voice calmly explains the process, and I am amazed at how completely as ease you sound! Just a fantastic experience watching you service this neat lummed watch ! 👍🤗 Thanks again for allowing us to watch 😆😏 you do this 👍👍.
I have very shaky hands, so I am more than aware that I could never have this hobby, but it makes me appreciate the people that do have this hobby so much more. Very well done!
Sir, I don’t know if you have been in the military, but you’re such a courageous soldier. That lume design, using the reflection on the dial, is pure poetry. ❤️
Its a year on now since this was recorded, the struggle to get this watch all correct was a privilege to see. One thing that amazes me in every one I've seen so far are those tiny screws going in 1st time. None of them getting cross threaded. Not sure if that has happened and not broadcast, but if not then that is excellent work. I know that would defirnately happen to me if I tried this. So will continue to watch (no pun intended) in awe. Always enjoy your presentation, because your enthusiam bursts forth and makes it so pleasant. Thanks :)
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My grandfather was a watchmaker, and all I ever wanted was his tools, and I received them when he passed away along with his wedding ring. He was married a few months before the 1929 Wall Street crash, and he kept himself alive servicing railroad conductor watches, as they were required to be serviced every six months. He got a buck a watch. That was about $70 a month income, and Gramma made $50 a month as a bookkeeper.
I was working on watches with Grampa as a 12 year old. He'd let me replace crystals, replace broken stems and bands, and after a while, I got to clean and oil them if they were simpler movements, and adjust them on the timer. The timer had a paper tape, not a digital readout, and after cleaning and timing we included a piece of the paper strip to show the watch was keeping time.
After a 48 year hiatus, I'm ready to get back at it. Thanks for inspiring me, Marshall. Don't outbid me on ebay! 🙂
Great lume job, great overall performance thanks for the mistakes ,great instruction
Out of all the watches that you've restored, I want this one the most. It's a beautifully simple design.
100% agree
Me three.
That movement did not look simple to me. Gorgeous restoration.
Wow me to. There's just something about it i really like. even the dial illumination
I've looked all over for one but havemt been able to find one. I don't have a collection, but I'm affraod this is he watch that will start it for me. D,X
Hi Marshall. Firstly thanks for the shout out, I really appreciate that and I am glad that my video came to your rescue!
It is really interesting to see how someone else strips down and rebuilds this one as we do things quite differently. It’s ironic that you lose that spring when near the start you are moving the lever it loads! That said it’s real easy for those to fly. I made a spring recently for a 6619 that has the same setup.
This movement was in the days when the “magic lever “ auto works was just coming out simplifying the engineering considerably. A you can see on the 8603 the auto works is a lot more involved. Seiko have been amazing at simplifying engineering.
As for diafix I would just clean them , refit and then use a 1A auto oiler as it makes it so much easier. The springs I have done a video on a long time ago on how to release them safely. It’s best to leave the ends of the horseshoe in situ and just push back the tab as you can then lift them upwards to access the jewels without removing.
Love a new channel. Just subscribed and will see you over there.
@@nickwarburton6710 thank you
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I'm a precision machinist and watching this work makes me feel like a blacksmith! Fascinating stuff.
What’s wrong with a blacksmith lol
Lume under the hands and on the ends of applied markers is genius for a dress watch. Kudos to Seiko. Good job on the rebuild. Great vid. Keep at it!
It's a really intersting design.
Yeah, super-cool.
Completely agree! I’ve been restoring watches and servicing movements for well over 10 years and never seen indirect lighting techniques used for lume! Brilliant! Of course Seiko are smart enough to know to do this, it is the subtle things like the plain dial and color of grey with slight blue that teases you for a bit more color drama but is perfect in its current hue. Seiko are the greatest watchmakers because they make a watch for all people.... from low cost to their Credor minute repeaters that go for $400K, the Grand Seiko that are finer than a Rolex, as well as making less than $100 mechanical watches along with many quartz models.
About 14 minutes in, you were talking about the kind of folks who watch your videos. I've always been fascinated with watches, and other kind of "clock-work" devices (wind-up toys, etc.). I even tried to start along the path that you've taken with becoming a watch-maker/repairer/restorer. I had neither the patience nor the aptitude, unfortunately. However, I love watching your videos -- it's simply fascinating, and you work on some beautiful watches! I love this seiko!
For watchmaking you just need patience and a bloody minded determination. It helps not to get angry and actually laugh at the frustration.
I believe anyone can do this if they have steady hands.
Is it possible to machine the parts that's no longer being sold?
@@aspopulvera9130 depends
@@aspopulvera9130 Anything that has been made by man, can be recreated... the question is, is it worth the time and effort to do it? And, can you find someone that wants to try? If your time is worth nothing, and you have the will... there's no reason not to try!
@@MyRetroWatches at my age i don't have the steadiest of hands, so i would try to use a mahl stick to help steady myself.
As a watch maker in the 1950-60's I appreciate your videos. You are doing a great job with good commentary.
Marshall, this may be my favorite video of yours. It had mystery, intrigue, drama, conflict, and a happy ending. The mistakes make it rich and endearing. I love how your mistakes were different from each other and how you utilized your resources to expand your skills when you got stuck. Next time I recommend your channel to someone, this is where I’ll tell them to start.
That lume is to die for - as is the rest of the watch. What a great restoration job - even if you did beat yourself up over the minor mishaps. I LOVE Seiko, and I think this video illustrates why. Their watches are brilliantly engineered, affordable (for the most part) and under that apparently simplistic design is a world of thought and creativity. Just fabulous. Thanks for posting such a great video.
I'm a photographer, and straight away I can tell what you do and how you present it is quite pleasing to the eye, nice work, composition and lighting 😃
I so appreciate your transparency about little mishaps. It makes you so personable. Thank you for that. And for the entertainment. I'm not a watch enthusiast but I love watching makers and restorers. Your videos are superb. And, as an adult educator, I must say you are a natural trainer\explainer.
In this day and age it’s so refreshing to hear someone with such a positive attitude. Thank you for sharing your hobby with us.
That underside lume is interesting. I wish there are more modern watches that does that too
Me too. There are companies that do that. It's tritium, though. So look for watches that use the little tritium tubes. If you like a divers watch, you will be happy. So its no mystery. Tritium is radioactive, so it is self-luminescent for 22 years if memory recalls (half life). I have one. That's why they can paint it on the 'dark side'.
I love watching Rainman Ray fixing cars, Louis Rossman fixing Apple computers, and at least three of you watch wizards.
You do not scream or shout, you respect your subject and your audience, and most of the time, your repairs turn out fantastic.
Probably, I would have been a happier person in a job like that instead of...never mind.
Thank you for your brilliant content. "You know it ain't easy..."
Rainman RAY YEAH!!!!
It’s never too late to leave a job you hate.
Sir this video is excellently edited, and your narration is some of the best I have ever heard in a video. Thank you your sharing this content.
Marshall is a former boxing match narrator. That's why he sounds perfect.
My father bought a Seiko Sealion M55 back in 1970 while serving over seas. He wore it throughout his tour but not much after that. I recall seeing it sitting around the house growing up, maybe even playing with it once in a while.
Fast forward as I'm approaching 50, I began to collect mechanical watches and remembered that old gold Seiko. I asked him about, it and sure enough he still had it. The bracelet was destroyed and the watch itself was in pretty rough condition, but it did still work, sorta...
Found a local watchmaker that was semi-retired (Hi wife still runs their jewelry store) but willing to have a go at cleaning it up and refurbishing it for me. I can't wait to see it when he is finished! It may not be the most valuable watch in terms of monetary value in my collection, but it certainly will have the sentimental value.
I thoroughly enjoyed that, and especially that you share your mistakes, which also makes it informative, and tells us it is a natural part of servicing and repairing. Hands down! 🙌
Of all the watches I've watched you disassemble, repair, and service? This one by far is the one I like the look of most. That's a gorgeous watch.
Marshall - most people don't know the skill it takes to do this type of watch repair - amazing. We can all probably take all the parts off the watch, but we could never put it back together. Thank you for your videos.
Two years late here, but I just wanted to say that Mike at My Retro Watches is an awesome guy.
I'm so glad you reapplied the lume on this Seiko, it looks amazing again! So many people discount Seiko as 'boring' mass produced watches but they have been leaders in simple yet striking watch designs for decades... they are watches you can wear anywhere & they fit. These metallic-look dials are a personal favourite because you can wear them at work, going out or on the weekend... and that lume just makes that dial pop! 👌💚
I wonder why they are not continuing to do that. It's stunning.
What I enjoy besides getting to know how old watches work is your calming voice when I am at work, and that MtG mouse pad next to your work place.
It's absolutely mesmerizing to watch you disassemble a watch on hundreds of pieces and then just reassemble them like it's second nature. This helps me relax after the stressful days on clinic duty. I absolutely love your videos, watchmaking seems like a beautiful hobby.
When you shut the lights off to check the lume I LITERALLY gasped. So beautiful. 46:32
I started the watch hobby only a year ago and now own a dozen Seiko watches. This one looks beautiful, they really don't make them like this anymore. Recently I've been binging through your content and it makes me sure I am able to some day service my own watches as well. I really appreciate how you are explaining the purpose of different parts while being entertaining, I am learning just while having fun watching the restoration progress. Maybe you could do something like watch repair tutorials in the future as well for us newbies.
One of the few channels where the automatic subtitles are flawless, bar some obscure lingo. But it's narrated clearly and understandable enough that it's never really a problem. The watches sure are beautiful, the camera work is great, but what never gets enough praise is that we're taken on a journey, passionately, but with an entry level knowledge in mind and no unnecessary details. It's almost soothing, and well worth up to an hour of my time.
this is by far the best looking vintage watch i ever saw on your channel ... just so nice... it is now on my bucket list to own one of these
I fell in love with this watch from this video and I just found one on ebay. It was made the same year I was born in 1966. Super excited.
The close-ups of the jewels, the application of the oil and the installation of the shock spring is ASTOUNDING! Well done Marshall and thank you!
The engineering behind these movements is mindblowing
Considering it was engineered with a pencil and paper, no CAD.
I've watched a thousand watch videos and read a thousand articles, but that lume was the most groovy-cool thing I've seen in a while. Thanks for bringing it back to life.
Love your videos. TH-cam suggested your channel to me a few weeks ago, perhaps because I follow a few other maker and restoration channels, and I was immediately hooked. Love your genuine joy at your hobby - your glee every time a balance starts spinning brings a smile to my face very time - but also I really appreciate your willingness to share your mistakes and learning experiences. I hope you continue to enjoy this work for years to come, and to share your wonderful journey with us
I'm not sure what I enjoy most with your videos, the quality and professionalism of your work (skills) or the joy and excitement you express that's easy to share just watching/listening. Could be both.
This is actually one of your best videos yet. This is a really cool watch for such little money. I´m looking forward to learning watchmaking at A. Lange und Söhne in August this year. Until then I would love to see a lot of new restorations. Thanks for the great content, keep on going man. Have a good one Marshall
Wie ist es gelaufen mit Lange?
@@lukaslindemann1028 Das erste Lehrjahr ist jetzt schon fast rum. War die beste Entscheidung, die ich je getroffen habe dort meine Lehre anzufangen. Kann ich nur empfehlen.
I like the way you step up to the pump and own your mistakes. It is what a person does when they want to be treated as a professional.
That was a fantastic project. I appreciate the fact that you talked about the mistakes. Well done. Keep up the good work.
Talking about losing the springs being a self inflicted wound. As I've always said "Nothing hurts more than a self inflicted wound."
That is probably the most gorgeous watch I've ever seen. Love the sleek, slim design.
Stands out well even for its era, which had so many great designs.
Just recently got interested in watch restoration in the last few weeks. Having not played MTG in almost three years I almost fell out of my chair when I heard your voice. Love the channel Marshall!
magic the gathering?
@@Empinada Marshall has a desk mat with MtG on it.... keep an eye out for it underneath his right hand from time to time 😉
... wait, what?! 🧐💖
@@jeno264 Marshall's apparently a big name in Magic the Gathering - he hosts a very well-known podcast. (Well known among the MtG crowd).
This is roughly the 10-15th video on this channel I watched even though not being a watch guy and that alone speaks volumes about the content quality here. Crisp picture quality, perfect magnification to be able to follow every step and a very high quality narration in combination with a really nice voice. Thank you for taking us on these interesting journeys into the "almost microscopic" world of watchmaking/restoring.
I have to admit this seems to be the most beautiful piece of timekeeping I've seen on this channel, the "simple" yet sleek design immediately caught my attention and the illumination is just breathtakingly beautiful and just added to my desire. Again thank you for this fantastic content.
Awsome restoration. Such an amazing way to lume the hands and indices. Love watching your restorations Marshall.
I know eh? But it's only amazing because it is tritium. Look it up if you like. In short, tritium is radioactive and so it is self-luminescent. That's why they can place it under the hand... Otherwise, how would the light get under there to charge it? Right?
At 60+ it's been decades since I've worn wristwatches, but seeing this restored Seiko - especially with the dark luminescent backlighting - motivates me to wear stylish watches like this again.
Sometimes, if you turn out the lights and shine a small flashlight around... You can see... sometimes.. a metallic glint from the little part that flew away.
Great tip, thanks!
@@VWatchie You are very welcome!
Perfect timing for bed time watching!
Cannot agree more!
Ikr ? It is perfect for bed time watching
I have now fallen in love with this watch model and will eventually acquire one... That back lighting turned out WAY better than I was expecting.....
Thank you for your entertaining videos. You are one of my favorite watch restoration channels, simply because you educate as you go along and are not afraid to show your mistakes. Provides an honest tone to your vids.
PS Thanks for showing the lum at the end--I was holding my breath!
I love that you’re able to laugh in the face of adversity with all the little hiccups that came about from this project. That human element of these videos you have created are very much appreciated. The watch looks absolutely amazing. Well done Sir.
That lume pops amazing. Was amazed in my childhood with the digital and calculator watches Seiko had one. I fixed and calibrated a anniversary clock given to me from my grandmother took it apart cleaned it and oiled it with sewing machine oil it worked. The thing with these was you could see the movement working and on a good working example only had to wind once a year. Did this when I was 15 now a 30 year 55 year old Diesel mechanic not even in the realm of this profession. My hands today crude and shaky used to working on something bigger than me. Watching you kinda weird its literally brain surgery dont get me wrong you are steady sure you do not have a coffee before doing this. Anyways just found you amazing work I will keep watching.
I appreciate the reply as I type this it is new years eve and am saying that I wish the best for you and your family in 2021 kudos buddy
Marshall - your ability to create a story around the watch - and its servicing is something to behold. excellent coverage.
That is a lovely time piece, fantastic videos, always enjoyed the engineering of the high point of automatics during the 1960s. Only problem is I would really like to own on of these now, especially with its party trick of under dial illumination!
I had to pause the video at the beginning and just look at that Seiko. I don't know what it is about it but it's absolutely breathtaking. 😍😍😍 Now I'll watch the rest.
That’s a hell of a good looking watch, in the light or dark.
Hi Marshall. Your enthusiasm shines through all of your videos. Thanks for the sincere and humble entertainment.
I see that certain restorations take “time” 😁
and patience as well. Good content, your commentary is always entertaining and full of personality!
Watching you work is a pleasure for the eyes. Your comments are rich with little intonations that are a pleasure for the ears.
I particularly appreciate your videos, it is a treat. Thank you for sharing your passion. You make passions arise. One day I may be able to match your work. Thank you
A powerful magnet swept over your work station might reveal some hidden secrets.
Thank you for showing that people can mark mistakes. It helps me to start a new hobby. Thank you
The original lume was Tritium and didn’t need to charge. This “indirect lume” works for Tritium, but I’m surprised you made it work with modern lume.
Just goes to show how reflective and polished some of Seiko's dials/markers are that sunlight can efficiently get under the hands!
Exactly...Marc over at the Watch Repair Channel did one of these and had concerns light wouldn't reach the bottom of the hands sufficiently to produce enough lume. It's pretty good but it'll never be as bright as the original tritium.
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Radio active. Halve life is about 12.5 years, which makes the lume fade away to 1/4 of its original brightness in 25 years.
@@1959Berre It's why they stopped using it...hey it was worse in the 20s...dials and hands were painted with radium infúsed paint until all of the women who painted the dials and who licked the tips of their brushes to restore a sharp fine point all got horrific and disfiguring jaw cancers. The Radium Girls filed the first class action suit in history and set in motion a revolution in workplace safety leading to today's protections under OSHA.
I found your videos because I was looking for something to help me relax as I was recently diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Throughout the whole process your calm but enthusiastic which makes watching a joy. Now, Anytime I feel anxious I put on one of your videos and it magically calms me down. I know it sounds weird but it’s the honest truth. The plus side is I love anything mechanical and I can appreciate what it takes to learn a skill and stay at it, especially when you love doing what you’re doing. Thank you for making these videos.
I'm really glad to hear that Brandon, and I know where you are coming from. Hang in there, I'll keep making videos if you keep watching them :)
When I heard that snap sound in the press I thought .... that didn’t sound good. I’d like to see it in a brown/tan leather strap. Or maybe a yellow synthetic. That might be kind of cool.
Yeaaaaah. Maybe one of those times where it's worth researching the parts list at JulesBorel or the service manuals. (A bunch of 70s Lord Matics and King Seikos have that bezel too.)
I knew and tried to yell at home to pop the ring off (own a similar sieko and replaced crystal). But I couldn't yell loud enough to back in time.
I've never been a watch wearer nor gave them much thought. I must admit I find these videos fascinating. I've developed a new found respect for watch makers. The intricacies that go in the producing such tiny perfectly engineered parts are mind blowing.
Hey Marshall, I’ve recently found your channel and find your work here amazing! I’ve enjoyed all the videos I’ve watched so far, but I have a real soft spot for vintage Seikos. What happened to this watch? Did you resell it?
I find your content strangely relaxing and educational. Your effort is appreciated.
The last 30 seconds really made it worth it. I knew it would glow like that, because light is reflecting off the dial back up into the lume. Beautiful. Now I have to find one!
Finding them is hard I've found!
Leaving the mistakes in makes this video my favorite! For me, it makes this process more real, and more interesting.
I took off my Timex when I retired and haven’t worn it since, but I like watching your vids. I had no idea how intricate watches are, or how compact. The tolerances are amazing! And at long last I know why they have jewels. Thank you!
Marshall this is one of your best watch service videos, I’ve watched it three times. I especially liked the payoff at the end. The luminous paint of this Seiko watch face creates a wonderful effect.
30 Jewels? Wow. What an elegant dress watch. That dial is perfect for a blue or grey suit.
An absolutely beautiful piece, even before you restored it. A pleasure to watch you work as always.
Having been a Toolmaker for over 1/2 a century, I will say with complete certainty that the measure of a true craftsman is not in the work he does, but in the way he fixes his screw ups. You have guys that are damn good men, but when something goes wrong, they get all upset and make matters worse. Accepting the mistake, learning how it was made, and coming up with a correction is the mark of a true expert.
It's easy to make mistakes when you don't know what you don't know. But, experience is always the best teacher. The lessons learned here will be taken with you throughout the rest of your career and carry over into other makes and models as well. These experiences, through frustrating at the time, are ultimately invaluable.
So, the proper consistency for lime application is…thin snot.
Got it!
Also, the finished lume demo is hot! That’s some inspired stuff right there. Imagine being the person who thought that up, then everyone made their disappointed face, and then you SHOWED them!
That watch is genius. I adore Japanese design. Thanks for bringing it back to life, man!
Sir, you are a very humble guy and a very extraordinary guy at the same time.
The way they have used the lume on this model is very nice. I like the hands being lumed on the backside and the dial reflecting the light.
This might be my favorite out of all the watches I’ve seen you repair. I will start looking for one myself.
100 dollars,what a deal! I never would have picked that color band and now that i see it finished its absolutly perfect. You got a great eye Marshal. Looks like a 600 dollar watch.Thankyou
This is, in my opinion, one of the most complicated/intimidating watches I’ve seen on your channel. Good work
I don't actually wear watches, but as an engineer, I find the workings and manufacturing fascinating. I think this is my favorite of the watching you've done, from fashion point of view. Very clean and slick.
This project looks like a million dollars, what a gorgeous design! Even after 60 years it's perfect!!!. Also what a movement! Very different from the Swiss flavor.
Your dedication to explaining each step and function each and every video is incredible and very much appreciated.
_That_ one was a challenge! So many pieces - and those sneaky little springs. Well done!
I felt in love with this watch since I saw your video, especially for the lume thing! So I found a very beautiful one, very difficult to find this one, with a white dial but it's nice too. I would love to restore it like you did but let's be honest, I will make way more mistakes than you and I don't want to ruin it ;) So I brought it to a pretty famous watch maker in Manhattan NYC, so they can make an estimate to make a service on it. I asked to the guy to replace the lume and I shown him your video and he told me that was a trick!! That couldn't work with new modern lume… He said that you put UV light on it to make it works for 2mn, just for the shooting… I tried to explain him that I was not agree but he didn't want to listen!! I left it for the estimate anyway, if he does not want to replace the lume I'll do it myself and go back there to show him that it works. If someone knows a good watchmaker in NYC I would be happy to go there. Thanks for all your videos anyway, it's so nice to watch them. I'm so impress by your work!
I’m in love love love with this elegant, deceptively simple watch with the innovative lume! Well done sir! And well done Seiko!
This is the best one of your videos I've watched so far Marshall. My hobby is repairing vintage watches and things don't always go smooth like in most of your videos. I've spent many hours crawling around on the floor trying to find a part that went flying out of my field of view while wearing an opti-visor. Wish I knew how you manage to just order a new part. I can't always find a source for new parts. Sometimes I have to search sources for a donor movement. Took me 10 years of searching to find a part for one watch I fixed. I've got an up close and personal relationship with that watch now and have been wearing it ever since bringing it back to life.
This watch in time after a thousand years still running will show you the genius of the watchmakers over there in Japan.
That's a great watch. It captures the optimistic vibe of the 60s.
I love the way Marshall explains everything in detail as if everyone is new to the channel, all us subscribers know that he puts the balance back in so it doesn't get damaged but a first time viewer wouldn't know why he does it.
Watching these restaurations feels therapeutic. Always enjoy looking at watches. Have a Jaeger le coultre reverso and a date just Rolex. Beautiful watches.
This watch is magical, absolutely stunning. The lume is gorgeous. It needs an alligator band...
Very cool video. It's actually nice to see real problems that occurred during the restoration and how they were resolved.
This turned out so well I am amazed how nice it looks. That reverse lume is an incredible feature I've never seen before. Nice job.
This has to be one of your most interesting videos. I was crossing my fingers for you when the crystal press came out for the 2nd time. Mike at My Retro Watches is such a great font of info on the older seiko movements. He leaves all the little mistakes in his videos too!
I think you meant fount rather than font. Not sure if I’ve seen _My Retro Watches_ before, maybe he’ll pop up some day soon. Have a great day!
As I continue to watch your videos, your voice calmly explains the process, and I am amazed at how completely as ease you sound! Just a fantastic experience watching you service this neat lummed watch ! 👍🤗 Thanks again for allowing us to watch 😆😏 you do this 👍👍.
I have very shaky hands, so I am more than aware that I could never have this hobby, but it makes me appreciate the people that do have this hobby so much more. Very well done!
These videos are soothing. I could watch them all day and sometimes do.
Sir, I don’t know if you have been in the military, but you’re such a courageous soldier. That lume design, using the reflection on the dial, is pure poetry. ❤️
Love the content and the honesty, where mistakes aren't edited out but embraced and a lesson is learned! Your enthusiasm is inspiring!
WOW, that is one tiny spring!!! I am just beginning and really need to learn you patience and calm!! Thanks for the awesome video.
Its a year on now since this was recorded, the struggle to get this watch all correct was a privilege to see. One thing that amazes me in every one I've seen so far are those tiny screws going in 1st time. None of them getting cross threaded. Not sure if that has happened and not broadcast, but if not then that is excellent work. I know that would defirnately happen to me if I tried this. So will continue to watch (no pun intended) in awe. Always enjoy your presentation, because your enthusiam bursts forth and makes it so pleasant. Thanks :)
Good enough to take it apart.
Skilled enough to put it back together.
Smart enough to hide the extra parts.