Gosh this is a Seiko ad without being one. The fact that this watch held up this nice after an accident like this is testament to amazing engineering
@SilentGloves
Жыл бұрын
When someone is asking me about watches, and how they might get into them, before they even finish the question, I respond "Buy a Seiko." For the moment, Seiko has no real competitor. Now, it's pretty clear to anyone who pays attention that Seiko is aiming upmarket as a brand, so the days of $120, high-quality watches from Seiko might be numbered.
@timothyfoley3000
Жыл бұрын
Seiko 5 are very reasonably priced range. 200/500 $ range. Great watch.
@hindra1996
Жыл бұрын
@@SilentGloves seiko citizen and orient i think is on par between each other
@MiGujack3
Жыл бұрын
@@SilentGloves Let's not get too crazy. Seiko can't just drop their lower end lines, they would lose market share to Citizen and Casio. They can't just focus on high end either, they have Grand Seiko for that. I expect Seiko 5s to be sold for a long time.
@papayaisavegitable4419
Жыл бұрын
Hey by any chance do you know what model the watch is
@michaelturschmann5550
Жыл бұрын
The final image of the watch sitting on the beach with the sound of the lapping waves was a fitting tribute to the lives lost and the history of the watch. Well done.
@nicwilson6587
Жыл бұрын
Ngl hit me a bit hard. Beautiful story, excellent work ❤
@josiahstearns9615
Жыл бұрын
@@nicwilson6587 Same… seeing him put the strap back in and imagining how she felt when she received it fully restored already had me choking up a bit - but then to see it on the beach with the water sent this 40+ year journey in full circle.
@awride01
Жыл бұрын
Loved that touch, well done Marshall :)
@titanau
Ай бұрын
well said and yes well done, loved this one.
@colinmartin9797
Жыл бұрын
I have a somewhat similar story - my mother was a NAUI divemaster and instructor all over the south pacific in the 1970's - back before wrecks were protected, you could just take stuff from them. So she has a small collection of little things that she took - with meticulous details as to when, where, and what in her dive logs. One of the things she found was an old fountain pen on a sunken WWII japanese transport - the Akibasan Maru. In the forecastle. She took it home, put it in a box, and 35 years later gave it to me. I was kind of astonished that it was in stellar condition - japanese fountain pens, even cheap ones, were coated in Urushi Laquer, and that urushi had slowly deteriorated away to reveal the ebonite underneath, but in doing so, no sealife had grown on it, and it had an insane patina. The 14k nib was intact, all the threaded bits worked, and I figured it was restorable. But Japanese eyedropper fountain pens require specialty work that nobody outside of Japan will touch. So I reached out to Wancher, a japanese pen manufacturer that was running a promotion on selling freshly restored vintage japanese pens. They wouldn't even let me pay for shipping, immediately taking it and sending it to one of their elderly restorers. It took over a year, he had to take a break for chemo treatments, but he replaced all the original seals and now it holds ink and writes again. 35 years in the ocean, 40 years in a box. I know the ship sank with all hands in 1944, but unfortunately the pen wasn't engraved with a name. If it was, I would have loved to see if there was any remaining family and return it to them, but alas, it's just an artifact with an amazing story that is now in working condition again.
@ddjslhomebase243
Жыл бұрын
What a story!
@connardman
Жыл бұрын
Nice story, thanks for sharing.
@FR33STyla72
Жыл бұрын
What an amazing story, thank you so much for sharing!
@bjw4859
Жыл бұрын
That was an amazing story, such a shame you didn't find the original owner, but having a restorer take time of chemo, that's dedication, well done.
@UNSCPILOT
Жыл бұрын
I have to admire craftsmen and companies that are that dedicated to preserving history
@Spielzeugpferd
Жыл бұрын
I basically never comment on videos but this hit differently. The very last shot got me shivering... Beautiful - the watch, the video, the execution! Wow!
@aserta
Жыл бұрын
What a story, what a watch. It's great that it was made functional for the family. May he rest in peace.
@daleluffman665
Жыл бұрын
I have a Benrus selfwinding watch that was my brother's, not worn since he died in the 70s. I would like to get it cleaned and lubricated.
@DrDangerDave
Жыл бұрын
Seiko watches 😍
@jatco84
Жыл бұрын
@@daleluffman665 Contact Marshall..see if he's interested..if you dont have a local watchmaker...!
@davepirtle9790
Жыл бұрын
Do people ever take a watch and place it at the grave sight ? Or if cremated with the person's ashes? Wow that's a beautiful watch! Gorgeous
@daleluffman665
Жыл бұрын
@@davepirtle9790 Hi I have my brother's benrus for 45 years . He hadn't wore it for a while it's Import to me I 76 years old
@johnnyunfiltered1832
Жыл бұрын
Marshall deserves the best in life, such a caring, skilled guy making a difference and making us smile, hats off brother, never change
@dfgivens
Жыл бұрын
Go Seiko! That fact that this watch survived at all, and then started running 45 years later, is a testament to the build quality of a Seiko. Gosh, these videos are addictive. Thanks for another great tutorial.
@davidestebanpuentes16
Жыл бұрын
Man that last scene... really touching. Love your Chanel, have been watching your videos no-stop. Thank you.
@GamingGrenade1
Жыл бұрын
I'm not really into watches however I love watching these videos especially ones with a story like this one. Not only do I find the incredible engineering that goes into these things fascinating but how much knowledge and skill even an self-proclaimed amateur watchmaker like yourself needs to have to work on one
@ImaginaryHuman072889
Ай бұрын
that dial... absolute perfection
@Rosabel_Believe
Жыл бұрын
Opening KZitem and seeing an update from this channel is such a great feeling. Thanks!
@dooksan
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for this great story. Fifty years ago, Christmas 1973 my girlfriend gave me a Seiko automatic. The watch still works perfect and we still get together to play old folk songs with our old guitars.
@danielkokinda6579
Жыл бұрын
I don’t know why, but I can’t stop watching your videos. It makes me want to delve into watchmaking. I’m a helicopter mechanic, and love working on things.
@judithfairchild8620
Жыл бұрын
Try what Marshall is doing since you know how to make things work. You might enjoy moving from the large stuff to the small stuff. It would make a change/ challenge for your enjoyment.
@FenderTele71
Жыл бұрын
What a history on that watch. another great journey. thanks to Sandra for letting us all experience this.
@umeko204
Жыл бұрын
as a long time seiko owner (1970 lord marvel 36000), im so happy to finally see you restoring a seiko. beautiful watch, and makes my heart happy to see. i’m so sorry for that persons loss, but you did the watch a wonderful justice for the owners memory. very well done.
@philiprice7875
Жыл бұрын
one of the previous videos was a Seiko weekender (title mistakes was made) that also had a stunning dial
@azrielisrael8505
Жыл бұрын
what an honor it was to watch you restore this woman's watch that belonged to her father! thank you for taking the time to help restore the great memories and create new ones with treasures from the past ☺ keep up the great work!!!!!
@ryanhood1867
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful dial! I have several Seikos myself, including a more modern version of this, a SNXS79. Sandra will be absolutely over the moon to have it revived and working again after so long, especially with what it means to her. Awesome work Marshall!
@kennygo8423
Жыл бұрын
Agree! :) I have the SNXS79, same color gradient with this.
@west_nebraska_dude4527
Жыл бұрын
Truly Exquisite! Sandra's story was heartbreaking, but I'm sure your restoration of her father's watch meant so much to her. My father died of a stroke in 1976 when I was 16, and I wore his watch through the rest of high school and college. It's a Bulova Accutron Spaceview, and I was always fascinated by its ultra-modern look and tuning fork hum. I'm even wearing it in one of my high school graduation pics (in 1978). It was stored away in the mid 80s, and I just recently re-discovered it. I replaced the battery, and it started right up. Unfortunately, it only ran for a few weeks and then stopped. I live in a very rural area, so there is nowhere around here to have it looked at, and I can't afford to send it away to a Bulova specialist. Accutrons are notoriously expensive to have repaired. It's still a beautiful watch (it's my profile image) and I'll cherish it even if it never runs again.
@last426
Жыл бұрын
Thought you would like this "watch" story about my folks. They were wonderful people and the story is a testament to their love for each other. My father told me a story that reflected the close love he shared with my mother. Mom had given him a watch on their 25th anniversary and dad wore it proudly every day. About ten years later, mom suddenly took ill and had to spend some time in the hospital. At the same time, dad's watch stopped. Thinking the battery had run down after all those years, dad took his watch to the local jewelry store. The jeweler looked at the watch, looked at my dad, wound the watch and gave it back saying, "Ted, I remember selling this watch to Emily a long time ago; it doesn't use a battery." Dad was perplexed, finally realizing that from the day mom had given him the watch, they had never spent more that a day apart. Apparently each night before going to bed, mom would go down to the den and, while tidying up dad's things, would wind his watch. Dad finally realized that his watch was powered by much more than a replaceable battery; it was powered by the strength of the bond between them.
@harryw9598
Жыл бұрын
thats touching ,aint love the greatest thing in the world.
@margeryk000
Жыл бұрын
What a lovely story.
@nathannoto8162
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic story
@spankyharland9845
Жыл бұрын
My wife don't wind my watches because I only own quartz watches.🤔
@Rafz90
Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful story ❤
@guidoeehg1140
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding, Marshall. Wonderful memory for the family to hold on to.
@phagraphy
Жыл бұрын
Seeing this SEIKO other than usual swiss made watch especially with story behind it makes me thrill. Good job Marshall. This is the reason why I love your channel. Not only just fix a watch, but restore it and share the story with us. What a family heirloom. ❤️
@1972myc
8 ай бұрын
The stories attached to personal belongings we cherish are what makes them more than an object. We feed a part of our soul into them. That's why I also listen to your channel as I drive and learn some things on the way.
@picax8398
Жыл бұрын
marhall, i just wanted to say how much i appreciate these videos. your videos are so great to just have playing in the background. i love listening to your voice.
@rbaileyrb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all you do for families that have these special cases. A part of that person lost lives on, thanks to you.
@luzezito
Жыл бұрын
As always the story and the journey you bring us on with every revival are the best.
@carlosmarlia6113
Жыл бұрын
Probably my favorite restoration so far. Awesome
@NMY556L
Жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the best restorations you've done! The story behind this watch is really personal and I'm sure it will mean tbe world to the owner when she gets it back. The dial looks awesome and I think most people would be more than happy to see it on modern-day Seiko. Great job!!!!
@jiddu1970
Жыл бұрын
the one thing I like most of your channel, besides your incredible craftmanship, is that as a non native English speaker I can understand quite everything you say, and this makes me feel more comfortable :)
@Stettafire
Жыл бұрын
The captions are also decent :)
@waynejrice
Жыл бұрын
Your energy and presentation are top notch. I absolutely love your work!
@regbone2
Жыл бұрын
Hello Marshall, thank you so much for sharing the tragedy at sea story with us. I gotta say on a personal note, I’ve been a musician for over forty years. I also teach private lessons to middle school and high school kids. It’s beautiful to share my craft and to see that magic light come on with my students. Thank you for making us you’re students with the love of your craft. Thank you for restoring my interest in Seiko watches, and certainly last but not least, thank you for being the craftsman that the family knew that they could trust with an irreplaceable heirloom. May God bless you and family for their loss.
@nathannoto8162
Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to let you know I stumbled upon your channel by happenstance, Marshall… and I can’t thank you enough for your videos. Keeping memories alive, and doing it with class, dignity, and a clear enthusiasm for the craft. Keep it up, sir!
@billymania11
Жыл бұрын
I have a tear in my eye watching and reading this story.
@scottenlow5249
9 ай бұрын
Excellent work. And a fitting tribute to a man that loved the Sea.
@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement
Жыл бұрын
A very deeply moving story as I am from Newfoundland, Canada where commercial fishing was our main way of life for over 500 years. When you told the story I got chills up my spine as we Newfoundlanders are very familiar with marine tragedies. Thank you.
@Jordan-yp2rp
Жыл бұрын
ManI don’t know nothing about watches but I watched almost the entire video. The history, the explanations, anecdotes and the reparation, everything is top notch.
@quaxenleaf
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your efforts for the family. You've done them a service beyond merely restoring a watch. This made me weep...
@BeataNozka
Жыл бұрын
I am a weird person who believes that objects have souls or at least carry some energy of their precious owners. Amazing video as always. Thank you.
@philiprice7875
Жыл бұрын
i bought my dad a watch more of a dress watch, but he wore it every day and he loved it, but he could NEVER get to change the date on it (had a day and date on it) so every time i met him 1st thing he said was "fix it for me please". when he passed i was given the watch back took out the battery set date and time to his death and attached it to a photo i have of him i can not bear to wear it the memory's would hurt too much.
@mbburg2149
Жыл бұрын
Wow!!!! Amazing story and such a nice revival. Very special timepiece....
@kristian5515
Жыл бұрын
Oh dear, what a story and what a watch. Your voice is soooo nice, and i'm glad there is no music. You narrate so well, like a pro - i worked as a professional radiohost, so i actually know a bit about what i'm talking about. Such a pleasure also is your enthusiasm. Thank you!
@muskylemon2310
Жыл бұрын
I've seen so many of these, I start to get excited with anticipation for his enthusiasm for his Cannon Pinion Removal Tool
@randyattwood
Жыл бұрын
Wow. She must be overjoyed. And to also be able to watch its restoration makes it even more special.
@juliendillingham6257
Жыл бұрын
Really impressed how the outside is so roughed up, but the inside is so pristine. Truely a watch with a story behind it.
@markcreighton3733
Жыл бұрын
I am Australian and i love the story. My first watch for my 12th Bday in 1972 was a Seiko similar to this one. I now have 12 Seikos in my collection......
@richardmeyer418
Жыл бұрын
What a story, and a HUGE reveal when he showed us the dial - gorgeous.
@SoCo_Surfcasting
Жыл бұрын
That dial is STUNNING!
@mendyWZRD
Жыл бұрын
Been watching a lot of your videos lately and this dial may be the most beautiful one.
@derekmorgan9129
Жыл бұрын
Tragic story but the story of his watch surviving and your respect to help his daughter keep his memory alive is really touching
@mbaright
Жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful and stunning dials I've seen on your channel!
@alwayssearching1882
5 ай бұрын
Beautiful story behind a beautiful watch.
@CK9mum
Жыл бұрын
I love the respect you pay towards this beautiful watch and the memory of it's late owner.
@terrygruver3896
Жыл бұрын
Because of your talent you have been able to return a family heirloom that they can treasure for years to come. Thank you.
@germantoenglish898
Жыл бұрын
Watching your repairs is brilliant but I also love the stories you tell about the watches and the genuine empathy you show toward the people involved. It's heartwarming. 🥰
@beev
Жыл бұрын
Some restorations are just priceless!
@kenamaro3942
Жыл бұрын
I felt that the restored watch sitting alone on the beach with the ocean and waves was a fitting tribute. Well done Marshall !!
@patrickbeard9610
9 ай бұрын
One of the best I've seen on the channel. Many thanks to you and Sandra for sharing such a tramatic family story.
@guataco
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
@breevwhyman2985
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch..........what a STELLAR job you have done for the Lady............it could mean EVERYTHING to her. 10 our of 10 Sir.........excellent many regaards Vin
@jbpad22
Ай бұрын
I'm always amazed with Seiko watches...they are overlooked all the time by the general public and/or novice
@brendonelton
Жыл бұрын
Hey Marshall, I have been following your channel for quite some time now, I rarely leave a comment, but this time piece left me speechless and I hope Sandra can appreciate this watch for many years to come, an incredible service and restoration, well done sir!
@malazar9565
Жыл бұрын
I knew that dial was gorgeous before the watch was even open. Nice work & great story.
@WhattheVloggity
Жыл бұрын
Amazing story, Seikos are iconic. What I love is you can find amazing Seikos at great prices in the used market. I myself have many in my collection. My favorite is the Pogue I reached out to you to Service mine and never heard back. I guess mine didn’t have the pedigree this watch had. That’s okay, Since then I’ve had it serviced and have been learning to work on watches myself. Keep the Seikos coming! Would love to see you Service a spring drive!
@stepparentingmadeeasy
11 ай бұрын
What a marvelous piece of machinery. Well done bro!
@Alan_Edwards
Жыл бұрын
What a great story that watch has....sad, but still makes the work seem so worth while. When you took off that crystal and exposed the watch face I was amazed - simply beautiful...like new. You did the owners justice with your work and kind words sir. Well done.
@eeeyyyeee
Жыл бұрын
one of the best channels on youtube. I feel very fortunate to have stumbled across this a year or so ago Marshall. I think you are incredible and I hope you never lose your zeal for watchmaking.
@mooglemy3813
Жыл бұрын
What a great memory for you. Glad you found Marshall and he could give you back a working watch. Hope it keeps on going for many more years and there is no reason that it shouldn't. I hope you wear it daily like your dad did.
@1RunnerDad
Жыл бұрын
This was a delightful episode. I really appreciated how you cared about the story behind the watch. And also how you encouraged people to take up the hobby.
@walkdontrunplz
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I know this channel exists now
@gsimon123
Жыл бұрын
The watch kicking back on after all that time felt like his soul waking up after all these years - not gone... just dormant. It was kind of eerie and also beautiful. Gotta love Seiko. Beautiful and exceptionally well made watches.
@claymore440
Жыл бұрын
That is a GREAT thing you did for that family.
@nickcarroll6480
Жыл бұрын
Very Nice, thank you for taking the time to show us.😁
@fransb8543
Жыл бұрын
What an impressive story, and what a testament to the quality of this watch. Great to see you breathing new life into it.
@stealingtomorrowband
Жыл бұрын
I am also not into watches but find myself getting more and more into watching your videos. The stories and it amazes me how well you repair all of the watches... Thank you Marshall for the content keep up the good work
@KillerByte666
Жыл бұрын
Seiko dials are just so beautiful ! Well done mate !
@maxboonkittypoison
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow. I hope he's watching this from above. I'm sure ye wil be verry pleased about his watch happely starting to run again when you freed the crown. I was in total shock when it just started running again. Really amazing watch that didnt wanna give up. Such a nice story about a tragic boat accident and a watch that newer gave up hope.
@nyckhampson792
5 ай бұрын
Sandra, thoughts with you and youf family... Marshall , your a true Gentleman and your work is excellent. SEIKO your awesome , my father has many SEIKO watches from 50's to present day , wears with pride.
@rogerdale5451
6 ай бұрын
Watches are one of the most powerful keepsakes of loved ones who've passed on. I will be leaving several to be split between nephews (if they survive me)... My oldest Seiko is from the mid seventies, a gift from my parents when I turned 15. This one he's working on is SPECTACULAR. How sad, but wonderful.
@melvinjones3895
Жыл бұрын
Great Job you made her day. Thanks for letting me see the clean up
@riverakers
Жыл бұрын
Amazing story,amazing watch and restoration!
@my1956effie
Жыл бұрын
What an absolute stunning resto with a powerfull history. 👍👍
@vwscottvw
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Over a dozen videos in you have finally made me fall in love with a particular style of watch. Thanks for what you do, great work.
@genesimons8368
Жыл бұрын
Much impressed with your closing image..
@bluewave7120
Жыл бұрын
60's & 70s Seiko watches are the coolest & my favorite in my collection!
@germcevoy
Жыл бұрын
I loved this one so much that I just went and found one on eBay for £90. It needs a new crystal but gosh darn that dial sold it. Great video.
@erictjones
Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a nice surprise. Great work WR!
@lautrey6531
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful background to this watch! And as usual what a great work.
@StephenHutchison
Жыл бұрын
That's in astonishing shape. Good job.
@josiahstearns9615
Жыл бұрын
Ya know, as someone who is big into technology and enjoys smartwatches and all that they offer, watching this channel has sparked an appreciation for the purity of mechanical watches… and how they aren’t bound by the limits of a battery or become obsolete by the lack of software support… and in so many cases, with a little TLC and restoration, they can be set back into motion and carry on the stories of their former owners or maybe the mystery in the lack thereof, proving just how timeless they are.
@donevans1884
Жыл бұрын
wow what a restoration , so so well done , what a watch it looks gorgeous , well done Marshall .
@zfilmmaker
Жыл бұрын
I’m a new viewer from the seawater damaged Rolex which was…wow! I have few words beyond that to describe what you did there. Having watched a few more of your videos, one of the qualities that stands out is your interest for all watches, not just expensive ones. Had I come across a watch like this Seiko, I would have likely thrown it away thinking it was junk. Through your video, I now have an appreciation for them. Actually, I can now understand why people love collecting watches. The inner workings and all the tiny pieces that make a watch run are just incredible and hard to believe we’re created in the 17th century. The engineering of it all is astounding.
@masterofcents.8175
Жыл бұрын
I think it is amazing that when you broke the stem free, and it started running. That is the power that he put into it before he was taken by the ocean.
@carlovcc
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, proving that watches are indeed more than the sum of their parts.
@ufm10xxl27
Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Ireland. That was pure class. Well done , Fabulous work .
@jackprick9797
Жыл бұрын
What a story and what a watch. It's the memories of doing stuff together that make us remember fondly of times past, but a memento makes us feel like there is a little part of them right there with us. Thanks for a great video and hugs and love to the Black family.
@winterhunt
Жыл бұрын
5:32 This is the part where I got this jolt in my body seeing how perfect the dial is. It is incredibly magical, how "a watch" is something that later on become a proof that you exist in this very world at some time ago. Thanks for the video man.
@hrcnsfan
Жыл бұрын
When you took the old crystal off and we got the first look at the watch face, I thought to myself, "Wow!". Especially considering the story behind this watch, this is definitely one of my favorite videos. Once again, Marshall, great work!
@HHAlhayki
Жыл бұрын
sometimes I think of your videos as oh God what did I get myself into then thanks God for saving me. well, that's why God created kindness and gifted it to people like you, you keep people happy and their precious memories alive.
@robalexander7348
Жыл бұрын
A beautiful restoration, the owner will be Pleased on its return, and i'm sure there will be a tear in her eye 👍
@peterkelley6344
Жыл бұрын
Remarkabie story. Remarkable restoration. Great job, Marshall.
@bottomtext5872
Жыл бұрын
What a story and what a watch. Amazing how it lasted so long
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