Broken Dial, Barely Working Breguet Watch from 1859 Makes for a Daunting Restoration!

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Marshall gets to work on a watch made by Breguet, the company started by Abraham-Louis Breguet - considered by many to be the greatest watchmaker in history - in the years after his death. The owner of this watch traced its history back to his great-great-grandmother who last had it serviced by Breguet in 1866! With a broken dial and mostly in non-running condition, Marshall restores this beautiful vintage watch.
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@PJM273 10 месяцев назад

Proud to say this is my watch. Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Marshall for taking on this project. He is clearly passionate about his work; a craftsman/artist and a gentleman. As he mentions, sending this off to Breguet for a "proper" service/restoration was out of the question for me currently. So, I took a bit of a gamble as the alternative was leaving it not working, unloved or appreciated in a dusty drawer for another generation and that seemed a shame given what I knew about it so far. And boy am I glad I did. What a journey, and now watching the video last night with my partner I had to pause it at one point as I thought about my Dad, grand and great-grand mother - it was quite emotional. Proud and honored to be a part of this story but all I did was inherit a broken watch - Marshall, at least in my books, is the GOAT :) Keep up the great work!

@WristwatchRevival 10 месяцев назад

Aw that's awesome, I'm honored to have worked on the watch and very happy with how it came out! Enjoy it in good health!

@jenniferwhitewolf3784 10 месяцев назад

Wonderful!!! The best part is that many of us out here get to share in the experience with you.

@MorellioBenoir 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for sending it to Marshall and giving us all an opportunity to appreciate such a beautiful watch! I think Marshall just basically wrote the Chilton/Haynes manual for working on 1800s Breguets in front of us. :)

@vincebanzon756 10 месяцев назад

This is the continuation of a history.

@blackdragonxtra 10 месяцев назад

Can you say who the General who bought the watch was? I'm curious.

@rubenaerts2100 10 месяцев назад

I love how Marshall does his voiceover and still sounds genuinly surprised at whats happening. Very nice watch to work on, love the stories you manage to bring

@VisboerAnton 10 месяцев назад

Brother I have watched so many videos and didn't even realise it was a voice over until I read your comment

@setamakoto 10 месяцев назад

@@VisboerAnton me too but who cares tbh he sounds so genuine

@959_MC 10 месяцев назад

Voiceover kinda implies that it is recorded separately, (and your comment implies you think it is recorded separately) but you can clearly hear him moving along with what he is doing on screen (leaning, turning, bending over, etc.) (from what I can tell) He records an audio track from the dedicated microphone (and probably audio tracks from each camera for syncing, but only uses the dedicated audio in the end) and switches camera angles as needed. For angles not directly on the watch (such as the cleaning machine) he probably continues speaking and syncs the video with the voice as needed (kinda a voiceover of it's own, still mostly live)

@leftysheppey 10 месяцев назад

It's almost like commentary is his job 😂 Nah, he's excellent at this. Truly a talent

@Spott07 10 месяцев назад

@@959_MC I am certain that he is not recording his commentary live while he works on watches. There are a lot of time-consuming actions he takes that are not recorded (or are rejected in the final edit for quality or brevity, more probably) and his commentary is unbroken through the entire video. In some videos he has to take a break of weeks or months to acquire replacement parts. If he were recording his narration live, there would be a noticeable change in volume or tone or other characteristics when these cuts occur, especially the ones lasting weeks or months. Additionally, it would be impossible to plan and maintain such coherent commentary while also focusing on the watchmaking process without getting tongue-tied or starting off in a conversational topic that turns out to be based on a mistaken assumption. He is narrating the video during his editing process, and that is perfectly respectable. He does a great job. While he edits, he probably develops a script or at least an outline for the narration, and he is very conscious (better than most) of making sure he doesn't reveal information ahead of the point in the process that it is discovered. The reason that you can hear the sounds of his watchmaking activities, is that he's mixing the recording of the audio during the watchmaking process, with the audio of his narration, so you get to hear both.

@smokeandkippers 10 месяцев назад

My dad was rebuilding an engine for a Lotus Sprint and he was polishing the bolts that held the engine to the engine mounts and when I asked him why would he do that when nobody would ever see them he tapped the side of his head and said “Son, because if I don’t, I’ll see them every day.” I was ten years old at the time and he’s passed now but it was a great lesson on doing something to the best of your abilities and I’ll never forget it!

@JohnCarder 9 месяцев назад

My dad was the same; if the things you can't see aren't right, then it's not a proper job

@aizpaish 7 месяцев назад

@AndyfnB 6 месяцев назад

My dad had a vastly different answer, than again Taxidermy is an art not a trade. His answer was, and still is, "no one will ever notice that, but this someone will notice and those are the people I do this for." He's not wrong, we jokingly make fun of people who have these massive trophy bucks and their neighbors kid mounted them, but I also tell my buddies "if you shoot a deer that means soemthing to you, even if it's a spike 4, let me know it ain't cheap and spots fill up fast."

@wes11bravo Месяц назад

While I am in no way proposing that I was as meticulous as your dad, I do thoroughly understand his perspective. In the 90s, I rebuilt a '64 Land Rover onto a new galvanized frame. I took care to wire wheel the rust and grease off of the steering box and axle cases, etc and paint everything because I knew it would bug me forever if I didn't!

@uxkwn4894 27 дней назад

he had ocd

@nak4651 10 месяцев назад

To imagine that in 1859, there was technology available to make the smallest of screws, drills and taps, really almost microscopic stuff to make a watch of this design and calibre is mindboggling. Sometimes people forget what people were capable of, more than 150 years ago. Thanks for posting.

@VibeXplorer 7 месяцев назад

Agreed! How in the world did they machine those tiny screws back then without computer-aided design and manufacturing???

@d3vitron779 7 месяцев назад

@@VibeXplorerlots of math and machinery

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 7 месяцев назад

@@VibeXplorerThe industrial revolution really opened horizons for machinery both big and small. Metallurgy, precise measurements made with calipers/micrometers, statistical analysis for quality control, etc. These were all technologies that made this kind of watch possible.

@melody3741 6 месяцев назад

Also something to consider is that these were not necessarily precise, but with then-modern measurement techniques you could do things like testing gear meshing and adjust as necessary until things fit well

@beestingza 6 месяцев назад

@@melody3741 They were pretty precise. Harrison's sea clock H4, which was really just a big-ass pocket watch, managed to keep modern chronometer-grade time in 1759, almost 100 years prior to this watch.

@leftysheppey 10 месяцев назад

The thing which is amazing to me is that they kept the records from the 1850's. Over 160 years ago. Absolutely insane. And for the ancestor to personally reply is also such a lovely touch

@platedlizard 7 месяцев назад

They kept extensive records. They were able to build a copy of Berget’s masterpiece, a very complicated watch that was commissioned for Marie Antoinette by her lover, from his notes and sketches as well as photographs of it after it was stolen. (It has since been returned)

@yummygogolak 6 месяцев назад

Often times you discover that there are extensive records going back hundreds of years on the most unusual subjects, and quite often they are due to the taxman.

@MpSkyfall 10 месяцев назад

I love this channel. Marshall is a restorer aware of his own abilities and limitations, and that humility makes him a very ethical man.

@berryj.greene7090 9 месяцев назад

Spot on - so it does.

@masattac 7 месяцев назад

I would trust him with ANY watch. Not because he's the best, but because if he doesn't feel comfortable working on it, he won't.

@melody3741 6 месяцев назад

The awareness of his abilities is a significant part - everyone has limitations, but a lot of people undersell themselves because they are told that knowing you are good at something makes you vain and a bad person (aka why the only socially acceptable response to “you are pretty/look good today” is “stop, no I don’t”)

@RedDadRedemption 10 месяцев назад

As a retired RAF engine tech your's is a refreshing engineering channel to 'watch' and relax to. You always have such a calm voiceover and watching you so excited to work on this Breguet and absolutely ace the project has been an awesome nerd out for me. Thank you for your efforts and your channel.

@roytofilovski9530 8 месяцев назад

Almost no one keeps time using a pocket watch in 2023. And one from 1859? Nobody. Therefore I would say you did an amazing job with this beauty.

@lindsayzelf3234 4 месяца назад

Hey, Marshall - stumbled on your channel, after I had passed back into the family my father’s Rolex Oyster Perpetual. I bought it for him (with his money!) in Fiji in 1961. When he died, it came to me. I had it serviced and restored, but after I could no longer work (or afford to care for it properly) I sent it to my younger brother, for his children to inherit. (He had exactly the same watch. Put it in a bucket of water to keep it safe, while greasing a winch on a yacht en route to Fiji, from Auckland…and, yup. Emptied the bucket over the side, once he’d washed his hands!) I watched in utter fascination as you worked on an identical watch. Have been hooked on your channel ever since. The joy you evidence in working on these watches is contagious and uplifting and enriching. Thank you. I’m presently wearing a Fossil watch (quartz, but with a leather backing to the watch to prevent sweat and such-like infiltrating), but I remember loving keeping the old man’s watch running while he was ill, and then, after he died. They don’t make ‘em like him anymore. But the watch is still running !

@docbp87 10 месяцев назад

This might be the coolest thing you have done yet Marshall. The story, the history... I've learned a TON about my watches, how they work, how to work on them, etc. from your videos, but this takes the cake for cool factor. Your viewer who owns this has a really special piece of history! Thanks for sharing an AWESOME piece with us, as always.

@kupariusa4202 10 месяцев назад

Hey, Marshall. I just wanted to let you know you inspired me to become a watchmaking hobbyist. I'm an Emergency Room Medic and a woodworker/luthier who is about to lose my woodshop for reasons, so I decided to work on watches to keep my sanity thanks to you. Bought a classic K&D staking set for a steal, a vintage cannon pinion puller for more than I should have paid, and various other Chinese and old tools based on your videos. What I am excited about is that I am making a custom watchmaking bench out of (free) wood that is designed for me. Arm rests and storage that fit me specifically. I'm starting with old Soviet watches (stolen movements from Western designs) just to cheaply get into the hobby. I want to thank you for getting me into this great hobby.

@berryj.greene7090 9 месяцев назад

Good luck.Its a great hobby and uses up your time in a measured way!

@RoaldRoberts 2 месяца назад

1859!!! I can't believe the manufacturing precision and how well the metals have held up. Truly astonishing. Fabulous work!

@DJ_Locks 10 месяцев назад

2023 Watchmaker: Can you believe they went through the trouble to blue this teeny tiny screw that nobody will ever see?! What craftsmanship! What dedication to detail! 1859 Watchmaker: Screw it, I'm just throwing all the screws into the oven.

@stevewilliams5428 10 месяцев назад

What oven?

@derpolcu 10 месяцев назад

@@stevewilliams5428 kitchen.

@stevewilliams5428 10 месяцев назад

@@derpolcu What type of oven???

@solarbirdyz 10 месяцев назад

Well, you're not wrong, because it's how you got corrosion resistance. Bluing wasn't - and still isn't, we still do it - cosmetic. (And getting it to black isn't actually "too much," it's great from a corrosion standpoint. But it doesn't have that lovely purple.)

@stevewilliams5428 10 месяцев назад

@@solarbirdyz A lot of modern 'bluing' is achieved using chemicals. I doubt even top watch manufacturers use the old heat methods.

@TRISTRAMY 5 месяцев назад

I love the idea of the watchmaker putting so much effort into those screws and not knowing that they would be seen by over half a million people.

@WatchmakerCassidy 10 месяцев назад

Hi Marshall, I really enjoy relaxing and enjoying your videos. They make for some great entertainment. That being said, as a watchmaker I have a few pointers. I want to start with the most important one because of the provenance of this watch. You need to contact the owner and get the watch back and open that barrel. Putting a closed barrel through the cleaner like that will trap cleaning fluid inside and it WILL rust solid. That coder pin is a watch taper pin which are readily available, just make sure if you have to replace it that it's a brass one not steel or you risk damaging the watch. Next is when working on cylinder movements you need to always let the power down before removing the balance. They are constant friction escapement and the cylinder is ultra hand and very brittle and can break easily. My last thing is that cylinder escapements run at a lower amplitude so that is not something to worry about. Thanks again for the fun content

@benjaminepstein5856 10 месяцев назад

This. This guy fixes. Came here to say this about frictional rest escapements, like the cylinder and duplex.

@1300BlueStar 10 месяцев назад

I'm not a watchmaker but I did wonder about trapping fluids in the barrel, nice to have a pro confirm my concern. Wondering if over time the fluids leaking out would also damage other parts of the movement or am I overthinking this?

@davidsneddon2242 10 месяцев назад

You can’t ignore history and Marshall you are now part of this incredible watches history for EVER. Excellent work and so sympathetic at the same time, fantastic sir.

@TheBrah808 28 дней назад

I wonder if breguet will put him in the books after the great great great great grandma service? Another 150 years from now, people will wonder what is youtube and who this marshall is. Maybe a person of high status?

@terryrogers3458 10 месяцев назад

Good too see you back Marshall, that is one stunning watch,well done mate.

@heaven-is-real 10 месяцев назад

Yes, the gold case brightened up quite nicely.after cleaning. Amazing results.

@JohnMckeown-dl2cl 10 месяцев назад

Magnificent watch that after 163 years still works so well. A real testament to the craftmanship. I must say that you are braver than me. The idea that this is such a rare and historical antique would paralise me. It would be like being asked to help conserve the Mona Lisa! Great job and another wonderful video.

@berryj.greene7090 9 месяцев назад

Paralyse is the word. I know that feeling. In fact its kinda why I'm here. Gotta take a break and make some considered decisions about how far I would go. Its OK to be wary!

@TheSupertecnology 10 месяцев назад

The voiceover is so remarkable. Even more so the skills to service such a timepiece. This is by far my favourite watchmaking channel on RU-vid, even if it doesn't have the fanciest tools or over-the-top restorations others do. Marshall ftw.

@EShirako 9 месяцев назад

Just *admiring* that enameled case is almost relaxing in its own right. That case is just gorgeous! And the detail in that case...wow. But that mechanism, too! The whole thing is just *elegant*-looking and I can't help but admire it.

@user-fs6hi1gg5f 10 месяцев назад

What a time piece! Never seen anything like that before. Stunning! Most of the parts & working principles of a modern watch are there, based on my very limited horological knowledge, very interesting. Well done for getting as far as you did, a lesson in knowing your limits and self control, thus preserving this most beautiful item for the owner & the future.

@berryj.greene7090 9 месяцев назад

Yes knowing your own limits - That's the phrase!

@susantaylor5584 10 месяцев назад

Hi Marshall! Sue here to tell you that was awesome! Your attention to detail and the fact you go that extra mile is why you were asked to do this watch. I love watching you work. That and that you also do the narration and you have a great voice have made me a fan. Keep up the great work Marshall and I thank you! Till next time!

@Myrtilys 10 месяцев назад

My jaw dropped to the frickin' floor when you showed off the case post-cleaning...that's maybe the most beautifully decorated case I've ever seen, period.

@seederi 8 месяцев назад

Top level record keeping for the company, as someone already said that this might the coolest thing you've done so far i have to agree, i was almost hanging on to my seat watching this. Strangely enjoyable and exciting

@tonys9413 10 месяцев назад

The case for this watch is the most exquisite and beautiful; thanks for another great video. The decision not to take out the spring, with that cutter pin, is very wise.

@frodriguezpc 10 месяцев назад

I have to confess this has been a stressful one to watch! At the beginning, as a fellow hobbyist watchmaker I was like “he should NOT be touching this”, but then you explained the story behind the watch falling in your hands, and I started to see you stopping at all the right red lights and being so respectful. In the end, you made the best of it! I still think this should be reserved to a proper professional watch restorer (who can work in balance and mainspring, and do good lathe work if needed, to make the most of the restoration), but at least you made it run and gave it a facelift. Congrats!

@marc7983 10 месяцев назад

I think he’s got a bit more talent than a hobbyist🙄

@frodriguezpc 10 месяцев назад

@@marc7983 You would be surprised of how much appreciation and respect I have for hobbyist watchmakers, because I know what it takes. He has referred to himself as a hobbyist many times before, and it is not my intention to despise his abilities, just the opposite, as you will see if you carefully read my comment. Again, it is a fact that a professional watchmaker is miles ahead in experience, knowledge, resources and equipment. This is not your usual eBay bargain watch, and Marshall fully realized and proceeded with respect, not going into what is beyond his capacity as a, well, hobbyist. My sincere kudos for that!

@slam854 10 месяцев назад

What an honor to be entrusted with such horological gem. Marshal, another job very well done. That is why YOU were selected.

@MrFelix002 9 месяцев назад

wow its beautiful, and your work is astonishing

@LEdHeadW 10 месяцев назад

Oh man what a fascinating look at such an old timepiece! Really cool to see and learn a little about the escape wheel and how a timegrapher doesn't work on it. Excellent restraint, thanks for bringing us along and sharing the story!

@my31and37 10 месяцев назад

I'm just amazed that in 1859, they had the ability to machine those tiny screws..

@vesnx 5 месяцев назад

screws are one thing, diameter and teeth of the gears and springs are a whole different level of difficulty. Just think 160 years ago they where able to mix up metals in such a way that they got the ratios and purity right to even make one.

@groffmarr 10 месяцев назад

I’m familiar with Marshall from his mtg work and found out this weekend that this is my father in law’s favorite channel

@r8dj 10 месяцев назад

was kinda worried about that enamel in that ultrasound but came through without a hitch....awesome piece of history

@fepatton 10 месяцев назад

Breguet is my all-time favorite watchmaker (both the original and the current brand). What an amazing story this watch has! And now you’re a part of its story too. Well done. 😊

@michaelbell9811 10 месяцев назад

That is the most beautiful watch you've done and it was masterfully serviced. Excellent.

@jlpjlp1953 10 месяцев назад

How many professional watchmakers today have never seen a watch of that age and quality? Lucky you...and us, too!

@occultustactical6138 Месяц назад

The fact that they could machine this watch in 1859 is just mind blowing. The case was stunning. After it came out of the ultrasonic I was just in awe of the craftsmanship.

@briansehovski9854 10 месяцев назад

One of my favorite channels! Especially a watch like this. It is amazing that in the era it came from, the components were most likely hand made with such precise specifications. And only lose seconds on the day.

@davidcameron648 10 месяцев назад

The parts in watches of that era weren't all that precise and had to be hand adjusted to fit in the particular movement they were being assembled into. The parts would not be easily interchangeable with other movements of the same type. If any of the moving parts of that watch reeded to be replaced now, finding another of that movement would not help much. It wasn't until the late 19th century when the American watch makers introduced much more precise manufacturing methods, that you saw watch movements that had parts that could be easily interchanged with one another. It was one of the reasons we see a massive increase in watch ownership. It removed a ton of very expensive and time consuming specialized labor and allowed for a massive increase in production and a reduction in price to what an average person could afford.

@briansehovski9854 10 месяцев назад

@@davidcameron648 and on the note I am an advocate of right to repair…

@EEE_MMM 10 месяцев назад

It must feel so amazing to be able to work on something with such an amazing history! Great video Marshall, keep up the good work 😊

@_photonx6017 10 месяцев назад

Not being a watchmaker, after watching a few different servicings, they all started looking alike. This watch, though, really catches the eye, doesn't it? Well worth a viewing. Thanks!

@truthlesslouw 10 месяцев назад

1859 that's so crazy! You have balls of steel working on this one!

@F1fan007 10 месяцев назад

Wow!! Beautiful timepiece and fascinating to watch you disassemble, perform your magic and get it going again. Great back history too. Thank you Marshall!

@bumblebeebob 10 месяцев назад

What a beautiful, beautiful piece of art! Thank you for taking a chance on this wonder and historic time piece. And THANK YOU for taking us along.

@Tmanaz480 10 месяцев назад

Imagine a special occasion, wearing a 3-piece suit and you have that gorgeous watch and chain in your vest. What an icebreaker.

@fosterkline4570 10 месяцев назад

This watch is one of the most beautiful works of art both inside and out

@CrimFerret 10 месяцев назад

What a beautiful watch. I knew what it was as soon as I saw the hands. It's so cool that somebody is giving you a chance to work on a watch of that caliber. It's got serious value even not running so backing out is always an option. Even in your voiceover I could hear how amazed you were to get to work on this one.

@Bfg-yi2id 10 месяцев назад

I’m not even into watches but I can’t get enough of every video. Awesome work Marshall! I always learn something when I watch!

@visiontrivia 10 месяцев назад

I like the dramatisation you add to your videos to make them more entertaining for us. Thank you so much!

@buildingwithtrees2258 10 месяцев назад

My grandfather was a master watch maker. I'd often go to his bench and watch him work when I was a child. Thanks for keeping the trade alive!

@Alan_Edwards 10 месяцев назад

What I really like about these videos is the way Marshall creates an interesting unique story for each project. You can tell he has a real love and passion for this work and it comes across so well. It's a very meditative and calming experience especially for me or anyone else, who might deal with chronic anxiety. I look forward to each and every one. Thank you sir for sharing your talent and passion with us all. Well done once again !!

@stevehall6526 10 месяцев назад

What a beautiful piece of the watchmaking art. Absolutely stunning and the owner is a lucky person. Another excellent watch in both senses, well done Marshall 👍🏻

@bluefeather56 10 месяцев назад

I love watching and listening to you on RU-vid. I get a chuckle out of you stating that if you like tools, this would be a good hobby. I have Band Instrument Repair tools along with Piano tuning tools. My mantra is: A girl can't have too much jewelry or too many tools.

@Whiskeykind 10 месяцев назад

26:13 the reveal of the cleaned watch case is absolutely astonishing

@covanentsbane 10 месяцев назад

You know, I'm an artist and have had a few opportunities to draw watches, and I've always enjoyed drawing the hands in this Breguet style, but I never knew any of the history behind it. This was a fascinating insight into something I had never considered the story behind. Thank you!

@davidbarrs9721 10 месяцев назад

Wow what a lovely watch i really hope you can sort it out !!!

@jamesbarisitz4794 7 месяцев назад

No logo or script on the face is classy. Best watch back of 2023.

@davewarrender2056 10 месяцев назад

I LUV the dial. So simple and beautifully set out

@alaindrolet_atlt_2019 10 месяцев назад

What a rare one this Breguet, and it’s so fascinating to see you work on ! I recently service two old pocket watch and I can’t have decent reading on my timegrapher, so it’s was a little tricky to ajust and set the accuracy ! This Breguet is so beautiful after the ultrasonic bath and of course final results is stunning ! Congratulations Marshall, that another really interesting video ! Best regard from Canada ! 🙂

@WandererLife85 10 месяцев назад

When you can't sleep, but Marshall posts a video... (RUNS to computer)

@WristwatchRevival 10 месяцев назад

Hahah hope you get some sleep!

@rickchowsr2532 10 месяцев назад

Been waiting Marshall lol. Having my morning coffee @WristwatchRevival

@victormelgoza5665 10 месяцев назад

This is literally me right now 😂

@matthewh271 10 месяцев назад

@@WristwatchRevival Hi Mr. Marshall I don’t know how to get ahold of you other than this forum. I have a question would you be willing to service my SEIKO 4R36A all the local jewelers won’t touch it due to being an automatic I’m willing to pay and be patient

@lanesteele240 10 месяцев назад

This dude helps me sleep

@ronmerkus5941 5 дней назад

Man that's the most elegant basic watch , in how you read the Dial!

@TheKrugermoose 10 месяцев назад

It's funny how not many people know that you are one of the best MTG commentators around! Awesome work man!

@ControlPro 10 месяцев назад

Hi Marshall, Have viewed all your videos (am an amateur watchmaker myself) - this has got to be one your very best ones. The unknown is a scarry thing for sure. Well done mate! (BTW, you inspired me to purchase a lot of tools (as there is for everything in watchmaking - yep I found out) but succesfully managed to service my own 25 year old Rolex Sub). Nice :) Keep up the good work!

@MonkTorius 10 месяцев назад

After forever long of being subbed, I'm still hella excited to see your videos pop up! Fantastic way to end my night. ❤❤❤❤❤

@johnmathias8057 10 месяцев назад

My wife and I love your videos, and we especially love how calming and upbeat your videos are. Your videos and voiceovers of you doing watch repairs have become the official replacement for Bob Ross doing his paintings on PBS back in the day. Thank you SO MUCH for your all of your effort and enthusiasm, it's greatly appreciated. 🙂

@watchdial. 10 месяцев назад

Detail good 👍 👍 👍

@unitedboss 10 месяцев назад

Marshall. (: Best news of the day. Thanks for the video. Big hugs from Berlin to Seattle. (:

@WristwatchRevival 10 месяцев назад

Danke!

@dimanyc2004 10 месяцев назад

This is a museum-worthy timepiece. Breguet has made some extraordinary watches and to have an ability to work on one AND help service it, is an amazing achievement! I am surprised your hands were not shaking when you used your tools to "operate" on it! Excellent job, Marshall! And yes, I would love to know the name of the general who was the original owner of this watch!

@JBH2989 10 месяцев назад

This watch looks like a quest item. Stunning!

@justinchaves9712 7 месяцев назад

It still amazes me that watches made a century ago were made in such sophisticated manner.

@DecemberNames 10 месяцев назад

I just watched your video and I absolutely loved it! I found your presentation to be incredibly informative and engaging. You did a great job of breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms. I also appreciated the humor and personal anecdotes that you sprinkled throughout the video. It made the content more relatable and enjoyable. You're one of the few RU-vidrs who I can consistently count on to deliver high-quality content. Keep up the great work! "I outsourced this feedback to AI"

@andoletube 10 месяцев назад

I think you did a great job on this - but I am a little concerned about the mainspring. Are you not worried that the corrosion within the spring barrel might have been accelerated by washing it and trapping fluid inside it?

@EricManuelPareja 10 месяцев назад

What a beautiful watch! Thank you for sharing this video of you servicing this watch. It was a pleasure watching this.

@heyheysaturday2492 10 месяцев назад

I'm really admiring the way you explaining while taking the watch apart. Such an easy learn history & be educated

@lavenhamphotographic 10 месяцев назад

1859! Blows my mind how anyone designs, let alone produces these things, even nowadays! Great Video Marshall!

@kswaminathan5439 10 месяцев назад

Absolutely marvelous restoration of a super vintage watch.

@SBF334 10 месяцев назад

Marshall and Nekkid in the same day!! What a treat 😊

@davidtimmermann7226 10 месяцев назад

I really like how he names the parts and explains the movements.

@kencase2179 10 месяцев назад

What a beautiful watch! Marshall, thanks for agreeing to work on it and sharing with us.

@Xaunoki 10 месяцев назад

Marvelous job with restoring this watch!

@markwarburton8563 10 месяцев назад

I'm leased to have been following your journey and seeing your confidence improve to the point that you are comfortable enough to attempt a repair on a timepiece that is so different from anything you have attempted before. Well done and good job!

@abygailbobaqueen2481 10 дней назад

It quite a shame that the quality of work back then isn't present in today's time.

@pilotstiles 7 месяцев назад

I still find it amazing people were able to create and design items this small especially screws and gears without the use of some kind of computer.

@sonnyshaw3962 10 месяцев назад

Extremely beautiful watch and Marshall is such a master craftsman to watch him do his magic on this 1850's Breguet pocket watch is quite enjoyable. I cannot wait to see what he works on next. I wish I could get him to work on an old 1940's possible early 1950's Gold plated Bulova open faced pocket watch that I received from an old friend. I can only hope one day to get it running again.

@philippechaperon6531 10 месяцев назад

Oh Marshall, your love of watches conquers all the difficulties! Your perseverance and courage shows in this vidéo and gave this Breguet watch a chance of showing its charm and durability. Congratulations.

@josephshaffer1442 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful watch. I'm glad you were able to service it.

@judithfairchild8620 10 месяцев назад

This lovely watch is 158 years old! She's gorgeous. And runs very well.

@F1fan007 9 месяцев назад

What a treat it is to look over Marshall’s shoulder. It’s astonishing what they could do back then and how they could make such an exquisitely engineered and built watch. When I have a stressful day, Marshal’s videos are the perfect medicine! Our company hand carves, assembles and installs intricate stone projects for incredible homes. It so relaxing to see how these timepieces were made and their history. These works of art are a whole other level.

@IgorDellaPietra 10 месяцев назад

this is so soothing to watch, even though it's obvious how much care went into it and knowing that you were on the edge whenever you worked on it. thanks for sharing your experience and this truly incredible piece of history.

@jasoncopsey 10 месяцев назад

What a wonderful experience to go through that with you! Nice work on the respect shown and as always - thanks for the video.

@drew20238 10 месяцев назад

Marshall - Thank you very much for the great video! We appreciate your hard work producing these videos. Your sharing of knowledge is what makes this platform great and is much appreciated!

@Ryousake 10 месяцев назад

I know next to nothing about watches and watching this one come back to life because of your hard work and expertise... what a joy! What a stunning piece!

@daffyduxxx 10 месяцев назад

Wow, just wow Marshall. What a beautiful time piece and I admire your courage in taking this project on. Kudos to you and your craftsmanship.

@thebrabman 10 месяцев назад

What a beautiful watch.

@michaelmerritt1722 10 месяцев назад

Gorgeous watch!! Thanks for the video!

@Justicesdad 10 месяцев назад

These videos are so well done with the cuts and shots from different angles to detail the method, and the truly reverence way you talk about these watches is inspiring

@user-qt4kt1rb1f 10 месяцев назад

You are a very brave, self-confident person if you have taken up the repair and restoration of such an old watch. Repair or restoration of watches that are 30-50-100 years old requires professional skills and experience in repairing watches. Repairs involving elements of restoration of watches older than 120-150 years are no longer possible without special knowledge and skills in the field of restoration of objects of a specific historical period (knowledge in the field of materials science, technology, culture and art of a certain period of history).

@dmmdmm5435 10 месяцев назад

This is so very impressive to me. I'm really fascinated by your videos. I say this as a jaded 65 year old mechanic/welder/fabricator/machinist, hobbyist blacksmith and sewing machine repairman, who is hard to impress. I love antiques but the precision of this watch and those tiny screws has really opened my eyes. Thanks!

@stevefeeney6156 10 месяцев назад

Brilliant work. Methodical and careful. Well done Marshall !

@adawg3032 8 месяцев назад

Mad respect to the people who keep old creations alive and well. This is a watch with a story involving generations, and this story is not finished yet. There are still blank pages ahead of this piece that will be filled thanks to your delicate and passionate work to keep such a beautiful machine alive and well.