Restoration of a Strange WWII Pocket Watch with the Handmade Leather Strap Still Intact

Marshall restores another vintage watch, this time it's a strange pocket watch from World War II. This watch was taken off the battlefield of WWII by the owner's father when he was serving in the US Army in Europe.

It has a wild custom strap to make it wearable in combat, which is somehow still intact. This one took Marshall a very long time to complete, enjoy the journey with him!

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[RjWolf]

130 years later and its outlived at least three owners. Survived two world wars and traveled half way around the world. Born not long after the dawn of the typewriter and functioning in the era of computers in space.

[RaindropsBleeding]

I literally just opened up my computer to look for a wristwatch revival video. it's been a long day and I need to relax before bed. this is perfect.

[sameverett]

My partner heard the opening of this video from my iPad and exclaimed “Oh my goodness is that Marshall” because she knows how much I love your content and I’ve been waiting for a new one bless her 😂😂

[PUfelix]

The providence by which the owner's father came by this watch has got to be a seriously interesting story.

[bobbywright]

Even though you have restored 100 thousand dollar Rolex’s, I think this is one of my favorites! This watch could have been a German soldiers that fell in combat. And my grandfather used to talk about items unfortunately taken when a person lost their life. As sad as it is it did happen. War is something none of us could even imagine. But what a timepiece and just the things this watch could tell us if it could only talk. Thank you so much for sharing. Bobby Wright

[blueinmotion]

My father, who used to be an officer in WWII, had, over the time of the war, been given several watches by the Wehrmacht. They all had the kind of leather watch strap like the one this watch has. They were called Pionierarmbänder (engineer watch strap), probably to protect the metal from corroding when sweating under stress - but I really don't know. But since this watch had a similar kind of watch strap there must have been a reason for it beyond looking cool.

[blister]

"Rather beautiful dial". Understatement of the year. That dial is gorgeous. So is the entire watch. The watch and strap belong in a museum for everyone to see, not in a collection, hidden from sight. But Mel has taken great care of it over the decades.

[MHeadroom]

I love your patience and enjoyment being in flow with your love for watchmaking. As the son of a Swiss-trained watchmaker (now passed) I have a particular love for your YouTubes as you channel my late father who I spent countless hours watching and talking as he practised his craft. Thank you Sir. ❤

[sassypuppy]

I suspect this might have been not only a ladies watch, but a Nurse's watch. Luv your work. ❤❤❤

[ilanfriedman]

How in the world were parts so intricate and delicate and accurate manufactured in the 1800s?! I'm blown away. I need a history lesson.

[Dark-Will]

Thanks for your great videos. Your voice is sooo relaxing. I have to watch the videos twice, because I often watch them in noon and get sleepy.

[TAD]

We often wish possessions could speak, and this is one. Thanks to the owner and you for presenting this treasure.

[screwthecabal]

If only these old watches could speak to us. What kind of interesting stories could they tell us.

[K_j_M]

You and the Nekkid Watchmaker posting within hours of each other... Great!

[suzisaintjames]

In this clip 28:31, you can see there's a small grove on either side of the button. I think you're right, that little groove would allow the use of a fingernail to depress the button fully. If a pokey tool was meant to be used (like a pin or such), there wouldn't be a groove and the button would be cupped to accommodate point of said pokey tool. 💕🌞🌵😷

[jessebailey]

I just bought my first time pice relic® mens gunmetal automatic skeleton watch zr11853 you have me addicted unfortunately I will never beable to work on them I suffer from tremors and I am only 38 and it only gets worse as I age but I love love watching your videos also suffer from extreme anxiety and watching you helps block it out I am going to watch everything you have uploaded so happy I found your channel

[watchesreviewua]

My grandfather owned watch of very similar design, but in a golden case. Glad to see that someone keeps such watches alive

[bigwave]

one of teh best thing about your videos is that they are obviously voiced over but the scripting is very well done. Timing and fit to the video is bang on always. great editing.

[michellerizzoandersen]

This one and it’s story and the keeper of the heirloom are all my favorite story so far. I cannot believe his own family has no interest it! A battle worn WWII pocket watch with a handmade leather wrist conversion?!? I MEAN COME ON!!! WHAT IS WRONG WOTH YOU PEOPLE?!??? 😂💕

[ferropetra]

A US soldier get a private German watch from a german market from a WWII Batlefield. Great story. The winner takes it all. And the name of the original owner is noticed in the watch.