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19 January 2017, 08:50 AM | #31 |
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Job well done my friend !
That baby looks like just bought from the dealers display Enjoy it in the best of health |
19 January 2017, 09:05 AM | #32 |
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Partly thanks to your advice my friend! Thank you Pano!
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19 January 2017, 11:08 AM | #33 |
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19 January 2017, 11:30 AM | #34 |
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Looks great!
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19 January 2017, 01:21 PM | #35 |
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Very cool
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19 January 2017, 04:40 PM | #36 |
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Thanks guys!
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19 January 2017, 04:40 PM | #37 |
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Which thread is it?
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19 January 2017, 08:19 PM | #38 |
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Yep looks good but...........
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19 January 2017, 08:52 PM | #39 |
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Go ahead man! All opinions are welcome!
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19 January 2017, 09:49 PM | #40 |
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Hey your watch - you do want you want...Just can't understand the forum with all the overt don't polish BS and then all the likes...Nice watch still but not NOS or untouched and then affecting vaule?? Hey only repeating what I read....
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19 January 2017, 09:59 PM | #41 | |
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I think there are different camps of thought/preference. My ideal would be proper NOS i.e. untouched and fresh as new. But looking at it after it had some professional care by the RSC i personally do not mind a touch to it (i actually really like it) in order to bring out the beauty of the watch. RSC followed my instruction and truly took care of the bevel edges. It is as fresh as new but not untouched. There are different levels of expertise in polishing or buffing a watch. I have seen some disasters. I was happy by the result because the chamfers/bevel edges are still there (i have turned to a chamfer fan lately). To me it mattered more to have a like new and fresh, unmarked watch although i deliberated hard on that; the RSC did a great job to this end imho |
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19 January 2017, 10:09 PM | #42 |
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Hey no offence but as a collector over many years I get a little frustrated over the modern day BS... It's a nice 1680 wear and enjoy - I have one too that is mint and that it's downfall – it’s now worth so much I have trouble wearing it considering the premium for mint...
And I have plenty of vintage watches that are treated differently due to numerous other parameters.... |
19 January 2017, 10:14 PM | #43 | |
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And feel free to post your photos here man you are welcome. It will be good for comparison and reference for anyone interested in a 1680. |
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19 January 2017, 10:24 PM | #44 |
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Yes it is a nice example and I understand a little touch up... I have done it myself over the years = = not with this though...…!!
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19 January 2017, 10:46 PM | #45 |
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Very nice, more pics please man!
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20 January 2017, 08:00 AM | #46 |
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Great looking watch
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20 January 2017, 08:23 AM | #47 |
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20 January 2017, 11:53 AM | #48 |
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Looks great!
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20 January 2017, 12:18 PM | #49 |
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I have to say there is a BIG difference these days in sympathetic restoration and old school polishing and if a case needed it I would do it too irrespective of the contemporary don't polish mantra...great piece - love the 1680 White...
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20 January 2017, 05:17 PM | #50 |
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Impeccable!! I love the bracelet clasp as well! If I may, is the bracelet new?
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20 January 2017, 05:47 PM | #51 |
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Wow!!! Looks fantastic ... Congrats, that's a keeper
for sure ... |
20 January 2017, 06:02 PM | #52 | ||
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Thanks buddy
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21 January 2017, 09:51 AM | #53 |
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I just got word my case is finally done!
I'll post updates in my thread. Super excited! |
21 January 2017, 04:36 PM | #54 |
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Hey Jim post a pm buddy when you do update the thread.
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23 January 2017, 04:58 AM | #55 |
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Looks great! Excellent piece with great patina.
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23 January 2017, 05:13 AM | #56 |
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A classic beauty that looks perfect! Congrats
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23 January 2017, 05:23 AM | #57 |
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Jerimiah & Kev thanks guys!
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23 January 2017, 10:50 AM | #58 |
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Wow, amazing pics!
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23 January 2017, 05:09 PM | #59 |
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23 January 2017, 11:38 PM | #60 |
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Congrats! Such a beautiful time machine you have on your wrist!
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