Watchmeister Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Remember this one: Well off it went to Ziggy for proper restoration: movement rebuilt, bracelet reassembled and no touching of the external aesthetics. The watch hadn't been serviced in quite a while and so when Ziggy opened it he found a bone dry movement with a touch of rust and the crystal gasket having not only flattened but actually partially melted. In truth the watch was in excellent condition for an untouched 45 year old watch. We did add a new crystal but the old one and original gaskets lay safely put to the side. The reassembly of the bracelet was also a work of art. Of course big thanks to a long time forum member for allowing me to to purchase his original watch he bought so many years ago. This one will have a good home with the new proud owner. Collar matching cuffs And the obligatory wrist shot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Lovely!!! Congrats to you and superb work as always The Zigmeister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Nicely done RG Wear it proudly W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 That is lovely!! The Zigmeister does a great job! Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Absolutely gorgeous! Look at those crisp case lines... A prime example of the kind of vintage that's desired! Lucky son of a gun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Beautiful watch and nice piece of originality. The restoration turned out gorgeous. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Very lucky indeed! Very tasteful and appropriate restoration too. No polishing, external aesthetics intact, and a crystal that you can see through! Looks simply magnificent. I wouldn't change a thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Thanks for everyone's kind words. When this one came back from Ziggy I was ecstatic. Still can't figure out how he managed to fix the bracelet so nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 So, was 10 links plus micro extension enough to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Still can't figure out how he managed to fix the bracelet so nicely. W, that is what impressed me the most about the transformation. great job R! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 So, was 10 links plus micro extension enough to fit? If I hold my breath. It is wearable but I will keep my eye out for a link or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Shes a beauty. !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Boy that's nice. Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Absolute vintage beauty! wish I were as lucky as you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Very nice! As usual the master does a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 HOT, looks great! Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katerchen Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Very nice vintage piece and absolute top-notch work done on it by Zigmeister!! Wear it well W! Regards George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Amazing! I'm at a loss for words, W. I remember when you called me after picking this up, I don't know who was more excited to hear about the whole thing me or you, LOL. Simply unparalleled, and the icing on the cake - it's McQueen's favorite Rolex if I'm not mistaken. Congrats once again and wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 If I hold my breath. It is wearable but I will keep my eye out for a link or two. Dunno if it will work, but I have Yuki's 7206 non-expanding folded bracelet and you might be able to unfold a link or two and slip them in there. It has the solid rivet heads, not hollow like yours, so aesthetically it won't be much of a match. But it might work if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Another great watch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 I even think we got the extra links figured out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Hmmmmm, looking closely at your photos, it appears there's a link in there already with solid rivet heads. So I think we're in the clear! PM me your address and I'll shoot the Yuki off to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 MAN that piece is stunning! Congrats once again to the deal of the year W! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 i keep comeing back to this thread and its just awesome! Its inspired me to get back to work on my 5514 comex franken. I recently aquired a nice old, loose and beaten to crap Gen Rolex 9315 Bracelet with 380 end links. It was replaced with a 93150 on a 5512 or 5513 and this one just got thrown in the drawer... Five years later its now mine. Got it for $50 along with 2 leather gen rolex boxes from the 70's and papers and tags etc etc. Pretty good find i thought!! Im working on the final stages of ageing the watch head to match the brutal wear on the bracelet.. i had to get out the BIG rocks and lots of sandpaper. Gunna start the "restoration" tomorrow with some serious polishing. The theme will be "10 years ago service at RWC and they only replaced the crystal, HEV, crown and tube and bezel. Case, bracelet and insert will be trashed showing 40 years of heavy use as a tool watch. After its all done i want to send it to Zig for some vintage tritium markers and matching hands with maybe a little bit of water stain discoloring thrown in just for fun. Im so excited! Thanks Watchmeister and Zig for getting me back on track!! This project has been sitting for over a year half done and in pieces. dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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