Restoring the First Watch With a GMT Function, and Boy Does it Need a Lot of Work!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 เม.ย. 2024
- Marshall wins an eBay auction for a sweet vintage watch to restore, a Glycine Airman pilot's watch from (probably) the 1960s! It had the tantalizing phrase, "For parts or repair" on it, and boy did this one need both parts and a repairs... Join Marshall as he restores another vintage watch here on Wristwatch Revival!
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Marshall has the uncanny trait that makes his site seem like he is speaking to each of us as individuals. It's almost as though he is speaking his own thoughts out loud to us, not so much like a rehearsed seminar. So easy, and smooth...even jocular when he gets tripped up for whatever reason. A natural orator, if you ask me.
I always love listening to him give commentary during the magic the gathering professional tournaments. His voice is so pleasant to listen to
You're right. Much like Mr. Rogers, Bob Ross & David Attenborough
He is like the Lockpickinglawyer, a pleasant voice but never a face that goes with it.
It almost feels like he is doing the voiceover in realtime as he is working on the watch
@@IceBerg2k And just like LPL, he's here to get people "into" his hobby with the intent to sell them tools, etc.
FYI: the back of the hour hand isn't for the second time zone- the bezel is for the second time zone. The extension on the back of the hour hand is for the "civilians" who have trouble reading 24hr time. So when the hour hand points at 14, the back of the hour hand points at 2.
The Glycine Airman also went to space with Pete Conrad wearing it on Gemini V and Gemini XI.
Agree about the secondary pointer. My dad loved his but, in the days of flying DC6 piston airliners, the face was just a little too small for the level of cockpit vibration. The Rolex GMT master solved that problem and he wore one of those from 1960-61 thru 1969.
Exactly
Thanks for (wait for it) pointing that out. I didnt know.
So you can’t independently adjust the 24 hr hand? Huh. Def not as much of a utility.
Is that why the current airmen watches are so large? I have one and it is 46 mm but i love it because I can read it easily.
I knew there was no way you were gonna keep that donor plate after you realized the original wasn't the issue. Decisions like that are one of the reasons I absolutely love your videos.
HA... you are one of my other favorite channels... neat we have some of the same interests
@@redbeardtn9727 That's awesome! Great minds think alike.😎👊
I had my Dad’s 1959 Glycine Airman restored after our hero didn’t respond to offer to do this restoration on his channel. Once restored, the GA is a great watch. My dad, a USAF B29 and later Airline pilot, wore the airman until he was given a 1958 GMT Master Rolex. When he was promoted to Captain with United he purchased a Heuer Autavia GMT Chronograph and Let me wear the Rolex through High School. (Crazy right?) Upon his retirement he traded me the Autavia for the Rolex which I wore until it died in 2011. After watching Marshall’s channel I went and had all these watches restored. Thanks to Marshall for getting me off the dime to restore my dad’s iconic pilot’s watch collection.
I am in need of a trustworhty restorer for a 1950s Longines. Any suggestions please?
You are getting very comfortable tinkering around with all kinds of different timepieces, amazing stuff
Hi Marshall,
My name is Jon and I am a 54 yr old veteren that needed a hobby. I stumbled across your channel and I am hooked. I went to your website and bought the starter box and it just arrived. Can't wait to follow along with you on my journey to watch repair. Thanks!!!
Amazing ☺
Enjoy Jon! And don't get scared of how small these screws are, you'll get used to it! 😁
54 years x2😊
This actually made me cry. My father gave me that watch he wore in Vietnam in the Air Force. I was at my advanced school and it was stolen out of my locker. I have never seen another like it till today 45 years later.
It even had the same band it came with when you started on it. It hit me hard he passed 25 years ago.
It didn’t come out of Texas did it, that is where it was stolen in San Antonio.
I found my dad’s in a metal drawer in a ranch garage after his death where it sat undisturbed since 1989.
I purchased mine in ’65 as a Marine Aviator before my Vietnam tour. I still have but it must be repaired.
@@stevecorrie7907 I am a marine as well, heavy weapons. If you want to part with it, I will get it fixed. I was in the Gulf the first time we went as a lowly E3.
@@russellmitchell8643 Russell thanks for the interest, but no I'm an aviator and will give it to my grandson who will also be a military pilot in the near future. Semper Fi
@@stevecorrie7907 Outstanding. I had to ask. I am glad it will stay in the family.
Simper FI!
Hello my friend, i am a Glycine enthusiast. The Glycine GMT was invented in 1953. Rolex copied Glycine with a PanAm version for Pilots in 1954.
But Glycine had 24 hour military hours. Which is the one you are repairing.
I believe Invicta owns Glycine at the moment and they have brought this watch back to life.
Thank you for sharing this video.
How’s the quality of the new glycine watches ?
interesting looking at the Glycine website, they dont add the date magnifier anymore to the crystals. I prefer the magnifier.
@@jamesfair9751 great, worth the money
Not bad! Specially for the new price point. Don’t let them being owned by the invicta group deter you from a great time piece. I got a glycine combat sub 42mm. Not the Rolex look alike, more of a field style dial and I love it.
I saw that reissue of the GAM. The reviews are solid and it is such a great retro watch.
Rolex and Pan Am were not copying the Glycine so much as addressing its limitation. It is a small watch with a very busy dial. In the days of piston engine airliner cockpit vibration the Glycine was a little hard to read. The GMT master solved that problem and added the iconic 4th 24 hour hand. At least that is why my dad preferred the Rolex in the 60s over the Glycine. Back then Rolex was not a status symbol but a tool watch. That is why when my dad switched over to a Heuer Autavia in 1969 he tossed the Rolex in the sock drawer. In 1974 he let me wear the Rolex through High School (crazy right?). I wound up with all three watches and all are restored and fully functional.
Coming from a retired Air Force veteran, I really appreciated this restoration!
My step-dad's watch. He died Saturday. He was a nam vet. After 20 years, he lost his battle with prostate cancer. I own a glycine gmt, not that model because of him.
Sorry to hear I’m also came down cancer from my VN tour 1966-67 as well. Thankfully I’m in remission. God bless your Dad may he rest in peace. 🙏
Now THIS one was an adventure! Thank for showing that you took this apart and reassembled 3 (edit 4!) whole times 😂. I couldn't help but laugh a little. Nice to know someone else shares my type of luck.
Years ago (mid 90s) my wife found a box of watches in the garbage. I put them on eBay and was selling as a lot. One watch was gold. Someone on eBay sent me a message and asked if they could buy the one gold watch from the lot. I was curious and we sent notes back and forth that eventually led to a phone call. The person told me exactly what they intended to do (restore) and I agreed to sell him the watch for $100. I'm sure the person that bought the watch knew what they were buying and I had no idea what I had. When I'm watching your videos I anticipate the gold watch one day popping up on your channel. I have no idea who bought the watch or what state they are from. I can't find my old sales from eBay in their archives.
If it was real gold any watch would have been worth more than $100 in scrap if nothing more
@@jamesfair9751 $100 to me at that time was like real gold so $100 profit was great. I doubt it was real gold but the holes where the watch band attach were deformed making me think it was a soft metal.
I recently inherited my Grandpa's Glycine Airman after he passed away earlier this year, so this video is very special to me. He was an Air Force pilot for 25 years and he got his Airman early on his career, and he wore it on pretty much every single flight he flew in the C-141. Knowing that history and seeing you carefully restore this watch to it's former glory made me tear up. Thank you for this. Seeing the appreciation of this watch is truly special.
I remember when your Patreon list use to take only about 15 seconds to show. Now it is about 45 seconds. Way to go. One of my most interesting channels!
an old episode of wheeler dealers Edd says while repairing a carburettor "it becomes parts and bits very quickly"
that sums up watch repair to a tee.
another marvellous video and absorbing hour
I subscribe to about 80 different content providers. WWR is always at the top of my watch que. Thanks so much Marshall for the great content.
I watch this channel so much it’s not just become my favorite hobby channel, but my relaxation channel too. Fantastic content, always.
I watch this plus Tally Ho about an old boat building.
Always the top of my "watch" queue, as well!
I have watched several other similar channels and Wristwatch Revival is easily the most enjoyable. Marshall’s voice over has a great quality and is very pleasant to listen to. Also, the camera work and lighting are perfect! You get a good appreciation for the work he puts into making such great videos when you watch some of the other channels. Thanks for such great content Marshall! I watch for new videos daily as I enjoy watching them at the end of my evening to help me wind down. Keep up the great work!
Here here! Best instructional and narrative voice overs in the TH-cam-o-Sphere.
90% is due to his voiceover. His technical skills are rather mediocre. There are much better channels for that...
Cool watch. Idk why, but I got super stressed tonight watching you. I don't think that this is going to be a good Hoby for me. I'll just keep living vicariously through you ❤🕊
A video lesson in engineering, artistry and history all rolled into one.
I am not normally a fan of GMT watches but this one with its 24 hour dial is superb.
Hats off to you for saving another timepiece...
I had a Rolex GMT master I wore as a Lietenant in Germany and then 6 deployment’s. When I had my 60th birthday. I gave it to my son. It’s a joy to see him wear it.
These are so satisfying and peaceful to watch.... Watch!!!
So soothing and addictive at the same time
Great job on an iconic watch 😀
It’s a good day when Marshall posts new content
In addition to everything else that I love about your channel is that I love your transparency. You could have easily edited that out, but you didn’t and that has a very human aspect to it .carry on with your greatness.
What a lovely piece, also I hope I speak for everyone when I say we need more approvals by the supervisor... also she needs a raise!
Who knew a watch repair videos could be so interesting! I have to say you were the one who solved a long time puzzle to me as to what jewels in a watch meant. I had a watch once that claimed to have jewels and i was like, yea right, i don't see any jewels, what a joke. lol You explained they were bearings inside the workings of the watch and suddenly it all made sense. i have been watching your previous videos and look forward to you releasing new ones! You have my utmost respect.
Wow, The sheer amount of work that went into this repair was intense. I believe you took it apart and put it back together at least 4 times. The dedication is real Marshall. All my respect to you and this gorgeous watch! Also hilarious when you referred to the Clutch Wheel as lonely because it was missing the Crown Wheel LOL.
When I watch this channel I feel so calm and relaxed listening to your voice. As always I look forward to the next one ⏱️
That is a beautiful watch, and your care and attention to detail is wonderful. There’s something incredibly satisfying about seeing a watch being brought back to life, thank you for doing it so well!
Awesome video as always. Just one thing I wanted to bring up is about the painting you did. There is something called "Panel lining" that model builders do on things like tanks and Gundams (Gunpla). Tamiya makes some of the more popular stuff. I think that would be PERFECT for that kind of application you were doing with a lot less mess. It is also enamel but it is very thin, so you may have to apply it multiple times but one of the major benefits is that the brush that comes with it is very thin and I think would fit perfectly within those lines on the watch that you were doing.
Its called "Panel line accent color" and comes in all kinds of different colors including black, grey, brown and I think even like a rusty red color. I dont know how often you would use it, but im sure it would last a WHILE for you.
I use to watch these videos with my dad, haven't been able to watch them over the past 5 months but coming back to watch these and the first one is Airman's watch so cool he would have loved this one was retired New Zealnad airforce. thanks for another nice watch
I love that I stumbled on this channel. When I started your voice was extremely familiar, and then I realized where I knew you from! I watched so many Worlds and Grand Prix streams.
55:29 That is a great supervisor! 😊
18:57 thank you for refurbishing the crystal this time. I know acrylic crystals aren’t an itemized part but it’s cool to keep the og when you can just buff it up. They look great after for the most part.
My favourite Artisan on the internet - great style and knowledge. I have learnt so much - please keep it up Marshall and many thanks from an old timer in the UK.
I love listening to this before bed. It relaxes me so much. Can’t wait for more!!!
I inherited my father's Glycene Airman when he passed away last June, it's in dire need of service. Dunno how old it is; could be 50s (when he was an army MP stationed in France) or 60s (when he was USAF). I only know he got if before I was born in '67.
Thank you for the great video, it brought back some great memories.
I inherited my dad’s as well. I offered it as a project to Marshall in 2021 but to no avail. Finally had a master Swiss watchmaker restore it and it is gorgeous. Unfortunately it costs up to $1000 to have a competent watchmaker do the restoration. A nice well tinning Airman in good condition is a $2000+ watch. They are great watches. Also if your dad had a military Elgin that is worth keeping as well. Old military watches are highly collectible and sought after. I found 2 of my dad’s old Elgins and a Hamilton pocket watch they belonged to my grandfather. I have yet to restore the Elgins and one of them has a competing self winding system to the rotor based self winders.
I had mine done through Nevada Watch Repair, he specializes in the vintage Airmans.
Hi Marshall, another great video. I own a newer Glycine combat. A beautiful watch, black face with a dark green bezel, a real nifty mesh bracelet. I bought it about 4 or 5 years ago. It is a perfect running time piece. I just wore it for a month while on vacation, it didn't loose or gain a minute. I just love it!
I now have two Glycines, both, as this one is, in the 'purist' version - full 24 dial and no additional hands - the Rolex GMT (and most others) is a 'normal' watch, as it has a 12 hour main dial (and is read in the usual way, going around twice per day) and an extra hand for the second time zone complication, which is marked and read in 24 hours. Glycine also makes such 'normal' GMT watches, but the original Airman was 24 hours only. As someone else here mentioned, the minute hand extension is used to read the 12 hour PM, if one can't figure out the way to read the full 24 dial. With additional marking on the dial and the adjustable bezel, you can get three time zones with the 12 hour complication GMT versions, but only two with the 'purist' 24 hour versions.
I can not express how cool I think what you do is. Your enthusiasm comes across so well, I feel like I'm listening to a friend talk to me.
I greatly appreciate a channel (and narrator) who shows all the warts and tribulations during a complex project like this... There are always issues, but not everyone shows the honest backstory to a finished effort. Really cool watch and very well done sir!
I've always loved expansion bracelets like that. My grandpa had on on his everyday watch and its burned in my memory
I love them but I hate the pinch and hair pull
That's all I have worn for 70 years. Speidel Twistoflex are the best. They are incredibly hard to find, and I now have 3 spares. How did we ever get along without EBAY?
@@xavierrivera9161 yeah I remember wearing my dad's watch as a kid and going "ouch! Ouch!" As it pulled my arm hair! 😂
this vintage watch is so cool, the repair is not easy at all but totally worth it, kudo man !!!
When someone takes pride in anything, it shines through. Marshall is a true inspiration and I hope if anyone ever rebuilds a watch for me they are as attentive to detail.
This and the Capt Willard are my favorite watches from the Vietnam era. Nicely done! Thanks
Whenever I hear of watches telling time in different time zones, I think of Louis Winthorpe sayins "It tells time simultaneously in Monte Carlo, Beverley Hills, London, Paris, Rome and Gstaad."
(In Philadelphia, it's worth 50 bucks)
"How much for the gun?" 🤣
@@AFCManUk Gun.. pfftt. Take the Rouchefoucauld - it's singularly unique.
@@AFCManUk Classic. Haha!
Hello! A very interesting detail... This model had a hacking function, but not the conventional way stopping the balance. It is actually a little piece of "hairspring" that comes out of a little hole at 24h that stops the second hand precisely at top. Yours, like the majority, it is missing/broken. Check pictures of it on the internet, very neat feature!
Very cool feature. I cleaned a 1965 Glycine Airman with this feature still intact and it was very nerve racking.
i had to look and sure enough there is a hole between the 2 and the 4 of the 24 indice....you can see it best about 30 seconds from the end of the video...
Someone else who caught that! Yes -- it's completely unique!
Agreed, the hole is there between the 2 and 4 at 24. There appears tp be no hair spring which is a pity as it is another unique feature of the early Airmans. Other than that a great restoration.
Yep, I was coming here to mention the same thing. I got my hands on an old Airman with a broken hacking wire. I sent it to Nevada watch repair to get it fixed as there aren't many who know how to fix that part on these old Airman's. Glad I had it done.
The trials and tribulations of Marshall. A really enjoyable watch repair video. Overcoming the warts and all. Nice to know that our many times rebuild is emulated on you. Lots of information in this one. Good commentary is the added bonus. Crystal clean is the icing. Thank you
Bringing this watch back from the edge of living in a drawer forever, is a test of patience and perseverance. Great job. That watch with the 24 hour is a beauty. Thanks for sharing the restoration with us.
As a Marine, I can appreciate the 24 hour time keeping.
What I absolutely cannot stand is the lack of crayons!!!
For those of you that don't understand, Marines eat crayons. And we love them, I'll have you know!!!
USMC 1999-2007
/I tried to enlist in the Marines, but I knew who my father was, so they wouldn't take me.
What's your favorite color, Devil Dog?😂
always a good day when marshall posts a new video, cheers! 🍻
Thank you for doing it the right way, even if it takes repeating things four times. It's very inspirational to me.
I love your joy in your hobby and all the TOOLS!!!
Modern day Bob Ross
A cameo from Testors gloss black. We model builders know that bottle well!
Been using it for more than 50 years.
What a fabulous looking vintage timepiece..and a great restoration on it, Marshall. You've done it again. It's pretty apparent someone was in there before, ie the lost wheel.. but you sourced out what was needed and got it done..Perfect once again. Kudos.
I can barely screw in a light-bulb properly. Watching this channel and Marshall's skill amazes me.
🤣
Mate, have you ever considered doing a wrist check at the start of your videos?
Thanks to you I have built two pocket watches (tourbillon and verge fusee) from scratch and now work full time as a watchmaker. Cheers
Edit: some vids on my channel of the pocket watches
Watching an pallet oiled in macro is.. Orgasmic !!!
The train of wheels and the mainspring were definitely the extent of what I thought of being inside a watch before I started watching your channel. I knew there were plenty more parts, but I couldn't have named any or their functions. Love how much I've learned watching these videos.
I relate SO MUCH to the screw back-and-forth in your video, having been there so much in wood working, arcade repair, and other improvement projects. As my Dad would say, "A job worth doing is worth doing right".
I love that you show the "issues " that come up . Makes me not feel like such a dolt when I have to go backwards a few times on a build. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and time with us . Great looking build!
I think that this episode was one of my favorites because of the breadth of items addressed, and there is something special about that watch. I think this is my favorite piece that I've Marshall work on. I can't wait to see what's next.
This video truly was a rollercoaster of emotions. Mad props for going out on great lengths to work on this movement.
I always love seeing what's on the wrist when he's working. It's cool.
I watched all the videos, but this one with the supervisor and your optimal frustration tolerance limit was the best for me. Thanks for this and I look forward to the next video. Big greetings from the Netherlands and certainly ALSO to the SUPERVISOR. !!
Always interesting to surf in to your channel Marshall, fascinating to see how you service old watches and make them look like new.
Respect for taking the watch apart for the third time. Definitely the right decision and says soo much about your workmanship. Also love the channel need more Rolex !
I love this watch - so unique and gorgeous. Thanks for featuring a unique piece.
Maximum respect for the *4* rebuilds! Tenacity!!
Dear Marshall, thank you so much for sharing this video on the restoration of a cool watch on TH-cam: 👍👌👏!
I am fascinated by all types of machinery. All the parts that interact in order to make something or in this case keep time. Just amazing. Your videos are fantastic.
You can always drill out the stripped thread and fill it with silver solder.
When this is done, you polish the area and then re-drill it, somewhat undersized.
You then use a sacrificial to make it into a tap.
After this is done, you can re-assemble the watch, using all. The original parts.
The best part? No need for a donor movement.
Should not take much more than an hour.
Thank you for a great channel!
Loved this restoration video, especially your supervisor's approval. Thank you, both!
JustWow❤.
The commitment, the patience, the passion, just wow.
I should learn from this implement it in my life.
You are a man of great patience. It is a cool vintage watch. Enjoyed the repeated journey.
I love how you went back so many times in pursuit of your craft. This looks like a great hobby; I've been interested in watchmaking ever since reading about it many years ago as a child. It's pretty cool.
Wow, I can’t believe you rebuilt that movement 3 times… brilliant video, I was whooping with you when that screw went in… thank you!
Just what I needed. A new video just before bed after a night shift. Thank you 🙂
Marshall, this is my favorite video of yours by FAR! It has EVERYTHING!
The first time you discovered you had to take the watch all the way apart again, I was thinking "Oh, NO! Well, he'll be ok, he's done this before"
The second time it happened, I saw it coming. I knew you had to do it all over again, and I was just thinking "Poor Marshall, that's got to be frustrating!"
The third time, all I could think was "What a trooper".
I also love the fact that you bring us with you. That's the best part.
That was a ton of fun, I loved seeing all of the process and back tracking, it’s one of those things that’s great to see the reality of vs a quick cut to things working, kudos to you
As a US Marine, I love this. Can't imagine too many people that were deployed were calling home all that often in the 1960s, though. The dual timezone function is likely more for people that often travel between two timezones, for operators that utilize zulu time, etc.
I love that you show your mistakes and learnings and walk us through your thought process. It would be very easy to just cut out all mistakes and not talk at all like other restoration videos. Your commentary 100% takes your videos to another level.
Love “The Supervisor’s” lick of approval!
I have a Glycine Combat, which has become my everyday watch because of its reliability and excellent time keeping.
Found your channel over the weekend, 04/20/2024. Your videos are addicting, I've lost count of the number of them I've watched. Great channel !!!
Having watched a dozen or so of these videos I have to say my favourite part of a watch is the balance. It’s like wizardry how it moves with just a puff of air, plus it’s just so darn pretty.
Ever since joining the Navy I’ve wanted one of these. Getting into the hobby this gives me the inspiration that maybe one day I can tackle one and get it on my wrist. We use the complications for more than just home too. You probably already know this but we use it for Zulu, in country, and at home. That’s what makes the bezel so valuable. Telling three times zones at once without stopping the movement is great.
Awesome video as always!
I get patience, methodology and motivation from watching each of your video's. Thank you
I used to tinker, tinker because I was never really good at it, with antique watches. What's cool is that most of the "stuff" remains the same, it just got smaller! Great video!!
I just purchased an Elgin 44mm antique pocket watch marked parts or repair (or at least not working) for $50 bucks. This is my first step into watch revival, and I owe it all to you. Wish me luck.
I get really excited when a WWR notification comes in as I know I'm in for at least 45 mins of pure unadulterated soothingness but this full hour was just a bonus. Marshall if you could bottle your voice and calmness you wold make a fortune. This is a fabulous restoration with many diversions and twists and turns making this one of my very favourite videos so thanks for sharing.
Your videos have been inspirational for me as they have been for so many others. So proud of how far you have come and how well you are doing…look at those subscriber numbers! Keep it up
Haha - I was just thinking "Marshall seems to dodge a lot of pitfalls" - not too many cracked jewels/bent pivots/stripped threads etc. I appreciate you leaving the extra steps in; made me feel better! Nice watch!
The patina on that dial! Lovely.
Always had an eye on the Airman GMT, beautiful clean design, yet something "special" with that bezel lock and the 24h dial.
GMT is how we spoke aviation wise (Zulu time) however everyone one else dealt with local time, so having a watch that told you both was very useful.
Another great video Marshall - boy did you need a lot of patience to get this one running properly, but it was worth the effort 👍. Thanks for your time and effort.
OH MAN. I can't imagine that level of frustration. But thanks for showing us your trials and the Triumphs!!!
For anyone who enjoys gun smithing the fingernail polish trick for filling in the lettering and numbers can be applied to them as well. It definitely adds a little something. Also sad to see that your Magic The Gathering mat is gone. It always made me smile to see a fellow magic nerd.
The reverse thread issue bit one of our mechanics a while back trying to remove the serpentine belt tensioner off a 3.8 Buick SC engine. He struggled and stripped the Torx head after breaking several bits trying to get the bolt to come out. Was actually welding a nut on the remaining stub trying to get it off when I walked by and asked him if he'd tried turning it the other way? When you know how tight something should be...and it's not coming out...turning the other way often gets it to come out and in the case of belt tensioners it depends on which way they normally spin as you want the bearing drag to tighten rather than loosen the fastener in normal operation.
I'm VERY impressed that Marshall went to the trouble of disassembling the watch 3 times to get it RIGHT!!! Well done Sir!!