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Posted: 5/9/2023 8:53:26 PM EDT
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Gorgeous. Very impressed with how it looks like a well cared for vintage watch.
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Posted: 5/9/2023 8:59:34 PM EDT
[#2]
Impressive restoration. I am super jelly.
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Posted: 5/9/2023 9:04:39 PM EDT
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Looks fantastic OP. A lot of purists would freak out about the restoration and the reduced resale value but if you've no plans to sell it it's irrelevant. I had my father's 1675 factory serviced after he gave it to me, but it'll not be sold by me. That's a fine gift for your FIL.
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Posted: 5/9/2023 9:08:36 PM EDT
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OP - it came out beautiful. This is my grail. Love it ??
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Posted: 5/9/2023 9:32:13 PM EDT
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F me. Well done.
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Posted: 5/9/2023 10:04:35 PM EDT
[#6]
Simply marvelous. Well done, OP.
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Posted: 5/9/2023 11:34:15 PM EDT
[#7]
Amazing! Beautiful watch.
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Posted: 5/10/2023 8:11:52 AM EDT
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Good job, OP! Thanks for all the follow up. They brought that beauty back to life. Wear it in good health!
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Posted: 5/10/2023 8:31:35 AM EDT
[#9]
Excellent!
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Posted: 5/10/2023 8:33:22 AM EDT
[#10]
That looks amazing, now just want to see the video when you gift it back to him and his reaction
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Posted: 5/10/2023 8:48:04 AM EDT
[#11]
Money well spent.
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Posted: 5/10/2023 8:51:33 AM EDT
[#12]
Dang! Outstanding service! It’s perfect in my opinion. As someone else mentioned, it crossed the line between patina and damaged. I think it was well worth it. Congratulations!
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Posted: 5/10/2023 9:12:23 AM EDT
[#13]
Looks outstanding!!! Anxious to see some pictures of it on his wrist!
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Posted: 5/10/2023 9:38:53 AM EDT
[#14]
Wow, that looks fantastic!
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Posted: 5/10/2023 10:34:21 AM EDT
[#15]
awesome work, all around
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Posted: 5/10/2023 11:59:27 AM EDT
[#16]
Outstanding! Great work from Roliworks.
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Posted: 5/10/2023 5:32:27 PM EDT
[#17]
That is absolutely stunning.
10/10 |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 8:44:45 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Wow! Father’s Day gift for him? I’m really impressed with how they restored the bracelet. They are one of two groups worldwide that do it the way they do. Even the other mod shops and vintage dealers send everything to Mike. Wizard. He eliminated stretch completely on my 14060 bracelet. |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 8:45:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That looks amazing, now just want to see the video when you gift it back to him and his reaction This! |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 9:14:57 PM EDT
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Thanks guys! I appreciate everyone’s advice along the way and I’m glad you guys got to tag along too! I will be posting the return of the watch when the time comes. Not sure on when that will be but fairly soon.
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Posted: 5/10/2023 9:45:00 PM EDT
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I'm really glad you sent it to them and they came through for you! They've worked on several of my watches too and I'd never send mine anywhere else for restoration work.
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Posted: 5/11/2023 11:27:35 AM EDT
[#22]
Well, this was awesome!
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Posted: 5/11/2023 9:05:53 PM EDT
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OP that is fantastic, the Pepsi GMT is one of my favorites. I have a black GMT that will be handed down to my grandson.
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Posted: 5/12/2023 5:51:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/249406/IMG_0540_jpeg-2811267.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/249406/IMG_0536_jpeg-2811269.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/249406/IMG_1029_jpeg-2811270.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/249406/IMG_1020_jpeg-2811272.JPG Before and After pics!!! It does look great! I was thinking the bezel insert was getting refinished as well. The fact they left it makes me happy because it has that super light patina. You did good man. |
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Posted: 5/27/2023 12:01:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Money well spent. +1. 
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Posted: 6/7/2023 11:58:11 PM EDT
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Worth every penny ! Thanks for sharing this journey!
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Posted: 6/8/2023 1:37:04 PM EDT
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Beautiful piece OP. Y’all are doing a great thing, looking forward to the update with the reunion.
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Posted: 6/19/2023 12:16:48 AM EDT
[#28]
I hope it was a great Fathers Day!
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Posted: 6/20/2023 6:07:48 PM EDT
[#29]
Sorry guys no update and been working tons of OT. Wife didn’t want to do it on Father’s Day because the whole family was around and her brother and sister didn’t know he gave it to her (Not that they would care). But stay tuned. Should be SOON!
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Posted: 6/21/2023 7:21:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sorry guys no update and been working tons of OT. Wife didn’t want to do it on Father’s Day because the whole family was around and her brother and sister didn’t know he gave it to her (Not that they would care). But stay tuned. Should be SOON! You guys know best! We are just observers! When you guys are ready we will be here. |
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Posted: 7/9/2023 12:53:59 AM EDT
[#31]
Cool story and great watch.
That is a hefty repair bill, but worth it for that watch and it looks great. |
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Posted: 7/9/2023 1:24:05 PM EDT
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Looking back at this thread and I see people talking about the repair bill.. But I look at how bad a shape the watch was in and I would have never dreamed that it would have come out that good, I did not even think it could have been fixed! Still way cheaper than buying a new one form an AD and retail price. Just from a pure business standpoint without the emotional ties, theoretically what would this watch sell for on the open market after being worked, since it is " not original" ?
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Posted: 7/9/2023 2:56:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Looking back at this thread and I see people talking about the repair bill.. But I look at how bad a shape the watch was in and I would have never dreamed that it would have come out that good, I did not even think it could have been fixed! Still way cheaper than buying a new one form an AD and retail price. Just from a pure business standpoint without the emotional ties, theoretically what would this watch sell for on the open market after being worked, since it is " not original" ? You would absolutely recoup costs on a vintage sports model. Assuming you didn’t buy at peak market. |
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