Meeting the Bob Ross of Watches (wristwatch revival) | Anachronist Ep. 4 

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Wrist Watch Revival is a major reason why I became fascinated with watches. To be able to see beyond the case back was mind blowing. One of the greatest watch channels on RU-vid.

OMG... Marshall is a real person! and here I thought he was just disembodied fingers.

Really cool to see Marshal as a person and not just his fingers. His channel is like therapy and so talented.

Marshall is such a likeable and talented guy. I wonder how many people he's inspired to work on watches?

The comment about doing the voice over after the video is where Marshall is above the rest. When you listen to his voice it sounds like he is commenting it live as he is working on the watch, it never feels like this is a post prod edit. Thank you for inviting this guest into your channel, I hope more people learn about him and the great content he puts out there.

So cool to see Marshall in the flesh..and not just a voice behind his work. Love his channel and his work. I don't think he can call himself a 'novice' any longer. Kudos to you and your journey. Love the fact that you hail from the PNW. Keep up the great work. Thank you.

it's so nice to finally put a face with the hands on Marshall's channel.

There's a girl at work who knows of my love for watches but isn't into the hobby herself. She was like 'oh, I watched a video..' and started describing Marshall's old water damaged Explorer vid that a daughter hoped someone could fix. And I said I know that video! And pulled it up and she was like 'Yes! That one! That was so cool and a really nice story.' Marshall's vids can just get anyone watching. She wasn't even sure how she stumbled upon it.

Marshall's love for this hobby is indeed on the Bob Ross level. Excellent content!

That polerouter is the nicest watch I have seen on Max's wrist yet. OK, call be a boomer.

So cool to see the face behind the smoothest voice in watch restoration not to mention the most enthusiastic and one of the most talented Great to see this interview!

Meticulous attention to detail with personality! Marshall is awesome. Very good episode!

Wow Marshall's face not just his cotted fingers. I will never again wear or own a watch but I do like them and I love watching Marshall work. His post production narration is pefect.

I don't give 2 shits about watches, but Marshall's channel is completely absorbing.

Man, his voice so great, his outlook is so uplifting. I get it.

I have always loved old clocks and watching Wristwatch Revival got me fascinated about the inner workings of mechanical watches. Marshall is the reason that I am now the proud owner of a vintage Enicar watch. I love his content!

Great review. The term overengineered for a old school Rolex movement reminds me of appliances like stoves with porcelain finishes back in the 50s. We now live in a throwaway society. I have a model A roadster and when I see a Tesla I think of a a future door stop 😊

I love watching Marshall disassemble, clean/repair and reassemble watches! His voice is very soothing.

I randomly landed on his channel and was fascinated and now I'm putting together a very modest collection. I dug my old watch out of the drawer it w hiding and started wearing it. I lovethis guy and his passion. Thanks for the interview

This is great! When I met Max at Windup, we talked about Seattle and Marshall. And now to see this, this is great!

I think videoing the process is the genius of the whole thing- not only is it a guide to reassembling your watch, but you can also post it on RU-vid.

Marshall is one of the nicest watchguys in the world - and that voice.....wouv. Always relevant, always doing nice work, nice speaks, finding wonderfull watches, and on top he is very very skilled - generally just very nice company.

Marshall is the man….my favorite watch repair/resto channel

Ear to ear grin watching this! Marshall is such a good dude.

Watch Crunch, Thank you so very much for the Marshall Sutcliffe interview, it was great! 👍👍

Wrist Watch Revival is one of the best watch channels. His videos are so interesting and calming at same time.

OMG! So crazy to see you 2 in the same room. Huge fans of both of your work. Marshall is the reason I sit in my office at night tinkering away on watches with my watchmaking setup that he inspired me to establish

A view from the UK. Hi from this rocky outcrop in the north east Atlantic. Just thought i'd post to let you know i am a regular viewer of Marshall's channel. Like probably many viewers of specific interest channels i went to many to find one i was empathetic to and WR suited the way i like to relax and watch a subject that has a beginning, middle and an end and forgive the cliché but that is the "revival" of a non functioning watch. What adds to the enjoyment is Marshalls voice is so relaxing and non aggressive and does not dominate the overall product but enhances it. He is not afraid to tell you his failures or mistakes, confident that we "fixers" know it's all part of the way any repair goes. His love of the subject comes shining through. What i want to know is where the Sam Hill does he get his parts from. They are all not on ebay surely? Great interview by the way. Nice to put a face to a voice. Just as an aside, i avoid the sales type videos like "Luxury Bazaar" or "Pride and Pinion". I see them as vacuous ripoff merchants just using youtube as a shop front. Also video channels of watch "Fanboys" that have no grounding in horology yet want to convince you they have a valid opinion on any and every watch that you should listen to. I paraphrase Marshal when he said the best way to know a watch is to repair it. All fanboys go on about is the dial. I have one last question to you. Why would i buy a mechanical watch, beautifully crafted by Patek Phillippe at $100k and cannot see the workmanship, when i can buy a quartz analogue for $200 that keeps better time AND stays under my cuff most of the day as i only look at the time no more than 5/6 times a day.?

I didn't know people were calling him Bob Ross! And few months ago when I started seeing his videos, it instantly clicked with me that he is the Bob Ross of watches. They give the same energy; calm, relaxed tone, enjoying what they are doing and most importantly down to earth.

Always fascinating to watch Marshall at work. Great insight and appreciate all the hard work that goes into his videos.

So weird to put a face with a voice now after not ever seeing him before! But it's the best channel for watch repair and enthusiasm for new people to the world!

I can't give enough praise towards Marshall because he has the right stuff for RU-vid and is very personable and isn't afraid to laugh at himself when working on watches. I am just getting started with watch repair and I'm pretty sure I have watched most of his videos.

this guy is one of the main reasons im going to watch makers school next year

I love Marshall's channel.... Great interview Max!

Finally! I got to see the face with the voice! LOL, I've been curious for a long time. Been a subscriber for two years now. And I have always wondered. To equate you with Bob Ross is spot on!

There is a very interesting segment at about 16:00. They get right to the edge of a discussion about emotional availability and sense memory. That emotional availability is what makes his voice-overs so engrossing. I like Marshall's channel and appreciate this interview.

What a treat...two of my favorite guys. I've literally seen all of Marshall's videos, and Max, I'm 90% the way through yours. "Date at Six!"

Amazing guest! WWR was the first RU-vid channel that got me into hobby restoration. Thanks Marshal!

We all love Marshall. Greetings! Can't wait the next project! 👏👏👏

I also went from classic cars to watches and have found it’s way easier to sneak a new watch into the house instead of a new car into the driveway.

After hearing Marshall on his first video (loved the Super Shipmate), I was certain he was in radio, or media of some sort. Glad to find out that there IS some of that! And an explanation of "Magic, the Gathering", as that pad caused me some head scratching. So nice to learn more about his journey into watches! Max, a great interview!

Whats nuts is I have played a table with Marshal and he called one of my, long time ago, pro tour matches for magic. Crazy small world. Great interview//

Marshall is absolutely the best watch repair channel RU-vidr out there. Thanks for bringing this great content.

Love you, Marshall! I remember when RU-vid recommended Wristwatch Revival I thought, this is going to be boring but I’ll give it a try I guess… I was hooked after five seconds 😂 been in love ever since. 🌟💫

I am not into watches, but I stumbled across Marshal's channel, and I watch him all of the time because his voice is so calming. I didn't realize people called him the Bob Ross of watches.

I happened to see this after watching one of Marshall's podcast. Great interview. Great to know more about the person, Marshall.

Marshall is the watch repair guru - He has a fantastic show. He has the perfect announcer voice and very friendly and humble - really enjoy his shows 👍

I love the shout out to Mark Lovick. His videos are foundational for my passion.

Ohhhh. So this is what Marshal looks like. I love his channel.

I already subscribe to Wrist Watch Revival - it was my gateway drug into watches in general. Thank you for bringing him out where we can see him!

Lovely episode! Thx to the both of you 🙏❤️

Wow!!! Been a fan of Marshall's channel for years now! Such a great interview! Love it. Well done 👊🏽

Can we appreciate that small intro compilation, that's fire as hell!

This was an awesome video! I watched several of his videos and loves how he brings us through the restoration process with his soothing voice.

Marshall is an absolute rock star. His channel is incredible.

So stoked on this reunion! Two of my fav YT watch peeps … together!!!🥰

A wonderful episode and Marshall comes across as humble, knowledgeable and trustworthy

I watched this with a smile on my face the whole time! 😃 Great interview and interaction, thank you.

Awesome interview! Marshall was one of my biggest influences in my decision to start my own watch making channel. You hit many of the subjects that I was wondering about, too. Great job, and I look forward to learning more about your channel!

Thanks Max to introducing me to another awesome channel. Watching Marshall work on watches (just watched a video on a rusted Rolex restoration) it’s absolutely amazing. Thanks!

I've watched every one of Marshall's vids but never really seen the man! So interesting to finally "meet" him. I'll add this: I'm not the type of person that would even wear a watch but I LOVE intricate machinery so I'm forever hooked on Wristwatch Revial.

So nice to get a face to Marshall!

Two of my favorites! Thanks for bringing Marshall on to the channel. His videos have helped my wife get more interested in mechanical watches too. You both are great.

An absolute legend in the watch and magic the gathering worlds

I love Marshall!!! Part education, part relaxation.

Good to see Marshal on a great show like this, thanks for having a great personality and the guy that got me started in the hobby of watchmaking/repair.😊👍👏👏👏

I enjoy Watch Revival channel and it's impressive and fascinating to see how Marshall amazingly restores many messed up watches. Has done great work to help many people who have a broken or otherwise non-functional watch and bring it back to life for continued enjoyment and pass down the family line for many more years. I've never been brave enough to completely disassemble and reassemble any movement. But, through my watch modding experience, I not only gained confidence to regulate my own watch. But, also, one time I had a non-functional Seiko with a 7s36 movement.. yes, it's just like the 7s26, but with an extra jewel and maybe one component or two different. Long story short, I discovered the magic lever system was the problem area. Compared it to what it should look like with a functional one and how it operates. Then took the broken movement apart and reassembled it to be working.. basically, somehow, one of the parts had slipped out of place and wasn't winding the mainspring correctly.. not at all. I just moved the part that was off into where it seems to be in correct place, tested it, it worked,.and put the whole thing back together again.

OMG thank you so much for this. I’ve watched so many of his videos and finally nice put a face to the voice!

The Abercrombie & Fitch burned dial is so cool.

Thanks for the video. I regularly watch Wrist Watch Revival when I am either tinkering with my own watches, or, more likely, hand sewing (yet) another leather strap for one of them. I love your gentle style, knowledge and ability to explain the intricacies of these lovely movements. Keep up the great work both of you, and keep well :-)

What a treat to see Marshall being interviewed.

luv marshall´s videos...I started dismantling watches...and yet to be able to put back together again!! he does great work

I always imagined Marshall as a kind-of-mad-scientist like the one at Independence Day movie 😅 Such an amazing work, I've watched like 50 of his videos while I'm working and his voice is so soothing and therapeutic 😁⚕️

Excellent vid Max. Love this series and this must have been a fun day for you. Kudos sir.

❤ this, what an unexpected treat, Marshall is the greatest, thank you!

Armageddon Clock is a nice gift. Spot on :D

Marshall !!!!! A face to a name !!!!!! Love your shows !!!

WristWatchRevival is definitely a totem pole of the watch community. Love his videos and happy to see him on the podcast

For a watchmaking hobbyist, Marshall is an absolute pro! And I know he said he’s not an actor, but (as I am one) how he described his process of voicing over the video- you know… storing up the reactions and emotions and then bringing them back out to genuinely react to the video… umm- that’s what acting is! At the very least, he should take his extensive knowledge and soothing velvety voice to Antiques Roadshow!

Love watching Wrist Watch Revival's channel find it very relaxing and great to watch to help sleep

Marshall wears his watch on the right wrist just like me, made my day :D

I really, really enjoyed this video. Thanks!

Awesome video…. Love your context videos Max and love that you had Marshall on the show. He is a big part of why I have the courage and knowledge to take watches apart…. Keep it up Max👍🏽

Isn’t it strange how your mind works. I’ve been watching Marshall and his restoration’s for quite awhile now, and I’ve built a mental picture of how he looks. I guess, not unsurprisingly It was nothing like he actually is. Marshall is such a talented and likeable guy, who has drawn so many folk to watches- long May he continue!!

I have been a fan of WR for awhile now, great work marshal does

Outstanding show. Thanks Max!

Great show awesome to see Marshall talk about something other than watches too.

I love his channel! What a fun episode Max ( love your Polerouter! )

Marshall! You got me into watchmaking! I LOVE your videos and presentation. Thank you!

Wow! Great Episode. I really enjoyed! Please continue :)

This guy knows how to fix watches that’s for sure!

Loved this episode. I love Marshall and Wristwatch Revival.

it was great and a surprise to put a face to Marshal, great interview of both, thanks!

Great channel, Marshall. Highly useful. Thank you.

It's eerie to associate a face with Marshall's voice. I know him as "the voice".

Great content as usual. Thank you 🙏

Excellent conversation! Appreciate the opportunity to learn more about Marshal’s background. Also, happy to have discovered this channel. New sub.

Keep these videos coming!!

when I first stumbled upon the Wrist Watch revival channel, something about it was so familiar. Like... i totally knew that voice. Then i think in the second video I watched there was a corner of a magic the gathering play mat and it clicked into place. That same voice, talking about watches, had heard many a times talking about another of my favorite nerd hobbies