Restoring the Oldest Rolex I've Ever Seen - It's Over 100 Years Old!

That is my question. How did they make screws this small, and accurate, over 100 years ago for watches? I am absolutely amazed!

Can't believe he didn't lube/grease the inside of the main spring barrel. Major mistake. Shame.

I tried fixing a watch when I was young, just a cheap Smiths one. Was unwinding the mainspring from the barrel and it launched itself and bounced around the room a couple of times. Never did find it! Clocks proved to be much more do-able, and errant parts were easy to find. Letting down a big mainspring though from an over-wound condition was a bit scary! Occasionally the key would spin round in my hand violently as I got the release sequence wrong! Ouch yes it did hurt!

I have a rolex that an older gentleman gave me. Before he passed away . I was taking care of him . He said he bought it in Dubai when he worked there it is in need of repair . Would you be interested to have a look at it?

Cool Watch.

Since you brought it back to life, you don't think you should have left your own mark on the case back continuing the tradition and adding to the watche’s history? The watch looks like It could last another hundred years now.

Did you check to see if the lume had radium in it? I noticed some came off on your bench.

A rare moment when the watch cleaning machine is MUCH younger then the watch parts )

whats the cleaning fluid

Thats really cool to watch you working on a watch that old , thanks for your great and very interesting videos !

This is from the era where the wrist watches started being more popular than pocket watches. Thats crazy

have you seen or ever worked on one of the first watches ever made?

how can you tell if a screw if left handed?

This was a very interesting video of a rare old Rolex watch. As you mentioned it was designed for rough usage and probably worn by officers and soldiers during WWI. I’m amazed at your dexterity in maneuvering the very minute screws and components of the watches you work on. Impressive!

Adam how can the parts spin in the cleaner? It would seem they would get damaged crashing into one another.

Depends on ur resume

It’s not that expensive to redo it only 1-2k to 6k

I have a Dunhill lighter that I want to fix. You may have inspired me.

I have an eye for mechanical marvels and this is definitely one of them, great commentary as you work on it. I'd love to have the skill to work on these but with my big hands that'd be impossible. Exceptional job on this great piece of history & your right it's beautiful engineering for the year. Your channel has me hooked & subscribed, oh and great camera work too which is something we curious ones could never come round back & watch you work on one of these as it's too risky so no one ever saw how a watchmaker works on these things before until now. All the best on your channel mate from Australia.

Imagine an autistic who counts seconds and can tell you the time without a watch face. Rain man kinda stuff.

Eyes without a face.

Marshal General Marshal...five stars!
A.K.A. The Marshal Plan. Or we'd be facing Word War Four. I mean an I before a V? What is that for? The M.A.S.H. ? Well thank God amd Marshal that that's only a show and not a ration on metal for all the Intra Venous tips for WWIV...!

The Marshal plan!

I have never worked on a Rolex, but the design reminds me of some Hampton 12s pocket watchs

9.6 milli seconds is a lot lmao, well done

Beautiful watch. I'm shocked at the incredibly good condition it is in. So often movements that have this finish, from this time period, get over-cleaned, and much of the nickel plating is gone. I've seen a few images of these older Rolexes lately, and I believe that this movement was probably made by Aegler. I hadn't heard of the company until recently. Thanks for the great video.

Just saw one of these go thru the Sotherby's Auction in New York for $127,500.00! Holy cow....I had to look it up and found this video, amazing!

what is the value of this beautiful time piece ??

Another beautiful video. Wonderful antique. Interesting history.

I belive you are a amazing craftsmanship I belive if you had a watchmakers lathe you could make watch internal parts my question is have you ever made parts if not I think you could and I belive you would enjoy the craft

Last service could have been 1916

I love your slow and steady approach to repairing these intricate beautiful marvels. So much to learn. Thanks for sharing this skill!

Love watching your videos Marshal, I'm sure you've told the Masse's this but I was wondering don't you put a mark on the inside? As I think you have as much right to as the previous watchmakers... brilliant to watch and always chills me after work.thanks again 😏

This looks like such a quality movement. Just looks so well-engineered. Beautiful

The barrel bridge looked marked, was it just wear ?

love your work! you're really good!

Not sure, how I ended up here, but I am not complaining. This is sooo fascinating, and I could watch this every day. Love how passionate you are, and how humble you are. Says a lot about who you are as an individual.

I love this channel. Thanks for the great work. I have an unusual watch that I think disassembly would be fun to watch. It has an internal rotating bezel for the mechanical alarm. It's a Seiko Bellmatic from around 1966. The crown pulls out to allow you to rotate the internal bezel. The watch is automatic, and the crown is used to wind up the mechanical alarm which is audible, but also vibrates on your wrist pretty good. It would be fun to see how it's put together.

great video as always, marshall. and what a gorgeous watch! the enamel dial... wow. i believe these are called "rebberg" movements, from before rolex started manufacturing their own in-house. you may have mentioned that...

This was an epic video. Like the saying goes: "They just don't make them like they used to". This was true and honest craftsmanship of the highest order.

I would like to send you an old watch for you to fix/clean thanks

Can I buy any of your watches

Love your posts and commentary

I have a 1944 vintage rolex, that needs restoration. How can I approach you and get your advice. Tariq

Do you live in germany?

I have a half hunter 1916 I would love to send, I want it as daily wesr

Thanks! This is such a cool watch!! Do you have a video about your filming setup?