Trench Watch Restoration - One Year To Complete!

This film shows how patience and perseverence can pay off in the end. The final restored watch is not easily recognisable from the watch that was received.

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Music: Sing Swing Bada Bing - Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions from The YouTube Audio Library

Perfectly restored, and perfectly narrated, this video is one of my favorites Richard !

[tufelhunden]

As a US Marine we were taught a little about the trench warfare in WWI. Nasty stuff, even for warfare. Thanks for bringing this great old watch back to life.

[AuraCherrypie]

I am not someone who speaks English, but this type of video leaves me very calm. No shouting, no promotions or sponsors. Just a story behind an object that can be very common, but at the same time so complicated and beautiful.
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[ohtaf]

The screw is a reverse thread (confirmed at 10:50), and you keep breaking it because you are torquing it tighter and tighter rather than unscrewing it.

[jeff-crankyxer]

What an amazing restoration. So painful to watch those two screws break, but so good that you pulled through in the end. And such a heartwarming story about the family connection to the watch. Looking forward to your next video!

[aib]

What a wonderful watch and survivor of the great war. Like most of the men that survived the horrors of WW1, it bares the scars. It tells a story without a voice, or words on a page. But now its heart beats again!

[RetiredArmyCW-F]

You joined about when I did sounds like, around 1990? I retired in 2012 as a CW4 US Army!! LOVED ENGLAND!!! RAF Molesworth I spent two years at that assignment! Thank you for your service to your country!!

[brianmccord]

I enjoy when you narrate the ways in which your past life informs your present life and I really think you achieved that better than ever in this particular video. Thank you for your service

[ColsTiger]

Thank you for another inspiring video. And not just your amazing watchmaking skills this time, but the heartwarming story of your wife’s grandfather really gave this restoration video a personal message. Thank you for sharing from a huge fan and a budding hobbyist.

[federicoprice]

Thank you Richard, yet again, for another superb restoration. What a nightmare over the barrel arbour screw! Beautiful heirloom lovingly brought back to life, and a great story as well. 👏 👏 👏

[neilkloppenborg]

Outstanding video! What an amazing journey that watch has had. As always it is a joy to see you do your work. Your own watch is also pretty sharp!

[timoteomeccanicatecnologia]

Nicely done work, as always, Richard!

[jatco]

What a fabulous restoration of a piece of history. I couldn't believe it when both screws broke.. but you pulled it off and fabricated what was needed to make it work. A great job..and great piece of history....Kudos

[hawkeye]

Richard, you my friend are the epitome of class and skill in watch repair. Great work as always!

[tonyrome]

Beautiful watch. I’m glad you were able to give it new life and keep it as original as possible. Thank you for sharing your skills with us.

[cooltroops]

Very good job. I cant even begin to imagine what those poor boys went through. Well done

[stationplaza]

Thoroughly enjoyed that Richard. Your efforts to get that barrel arbor off! ...and then the screw head broke....Oh my!

[tarstakars]

Dang! Brother, I'm really glad you put that old soldier back in service. Beautiful...

[joesephburgio]

OMG!! What a fantastic video!! Best one yet restoring a watch that had been literally thru the war!! Such personal significance being it was your wife's Dad's piece. Couldn't believe that second screw broke. Your craftsmanship was great making that second screw. You can't beat that video Richard!! Thank you, you made my year. That watch is priceless!! Joe

[Acolyte]

A very lovely restoration, but I can't help but feel that due to the history of this fine old trench watch's family history, you ought to take it off the market and keep it as a family heirloom. Anyway, I was entranced with your restoration as was Billie my watchmaker daughter and we thank you for sharing this. Wishing you all the very best and God bless, Wendi 🌻