woof* Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Very nice score, can't wait to see the final result. That's an uncommon watch, I don't remember seeing that combo nipple dial before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky driver Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Very nice indeed...you lucky lucky boy Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grew Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 (edited) Gone as far as I can go! I am over the moon happy with how it turned out!!! Edited March 17, 2012 by grew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grew Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Hello, may I say that it is a very fantastic pick up and a nice job you are doing to restore this piece. Great respect to you! May I ask how you were able to remove the fixed links on the bracelet as shown on the 3rd photo? What type of tools do you use and what are the methods? Thanks! The folded/fixed links, because they are gold are very very easy to manipulate safely if they are heated up. Almost scalding hot water enables you to manipulate the gold without doing any damage to it and making it much easier to take it apart and put it back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Amazing restoration!!!! Very nicely done and great pick up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 What is that AF Swiss wood board?? I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grew Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 What is that AF Swiss wood board?? I like it! Its My AF Screwdriver set box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Fantastic project and a rare one you don't see very often....Nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity888 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 The folded/fixed links, because they are gold are very very easy to manipulate safely if they are heated up. Almost scalding hot water enables you to manipulate the gold without doing any damage to it and making it much easier to take it apart and put it back together. Thanks for the reply boss, its really a new knowledge for me. Good job on the restoration! very nice classic indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latara785 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Exceletent! love the end result, great work congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seacraft Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Great work - thank you for sharing that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 That came out great, Grew. Excellent resto so far on a really cool watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexaddict Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Just seen this post today, I make it simple : Great watch, absolute great job, congrats, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grew Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Watch got Sent to The Zigmeister for full service and Band got sent to Michael Young for restoration. I will update this thread when I get each part back. Can't believe how cheap this is going to wind up being! My best pickup ever IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Well Done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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