RWG Technical Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Here is what I started with, quite a bit of wear showing, the bezel numbers are missing a lot of the paint, there is a lot of damage overall, and it's in need of some TLC Movement was completely overhauled and here is the watch being tested on the analyzer and adjusting the beat and rate. Movement analyzer printout shows that the movement is in Beat and the timing is +6 seconds a day, which should just about even out when the watch is worn. Details of the case, bezel, and bracelet re-finishing compared to when it arrived, a noticeable improvement. BEFORE AFTER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 a "little" TLC goes a looooooooooooong way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Zig- Phenominal work! The before and after is like night and day difference! I am sure the owner will be ecstatic when this comes back to them! Terrific post and pics, as always... Cheers, R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Luv your work R! That is just Q U A L I T Y . O/S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 nice work..if i want to buy my 1st rolex.i will choose this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Beautiful job R! I've been searching for one of these for quite some time now. The owner of this one is certainly a lucky guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Beautiful work beautiful watch Missing dot lume on the seconds hand is a cool look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 That's a fantastic restoration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Ditto all of the above. Great work as usual, Ziggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Very well done R. It's an amazing watch and it deserves a restoration which is not a "hard plain polishing work". I prefer a very beaten watch in general and I think you could keep the spirit of it while making it look "not damaged"! Can't wait for you to be around in EU...might be nice to look at mine and see what you suggest! All the best Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Subtle, sympathetic restoration. Exactly what this classic deserves. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Hey Rob Just tried PM'ing you but the messenger is blocked. Can you drop me a PM please? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 purely amazing work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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