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htbilgic · 13 December 2016, 04:31 AM

Hi everyone,

I'm considering sending my 5513 to LAWW to refinish its case. (My 5513 was already overpolished when I bought it.) Specifically, I'm interested in LAWW's vintage refinish service. Has anyone tried this service on their Sub?

I wonder how big the difference is before and after this service. If you have before and after pictures of this service, I would appreciate it if you could post these here.

Many thanks in advance.

htbilgic · 13 December 2016, 04:37 AM

I figured this post would be more fun, if I post pictures of my 5513.

I think the lugs can use vintage refinish to get their bevels back:

2ar2c1 · 13 December 2016, 01:20 PM

lots of before and after photos on their instagram page: mil sub was posted today.

htbilgic · 13 December 2016, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ar2c1

lots of before and after photos on their instagram page: mil sub was posted today.

Thanks!

Micha · 18 January 2017, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 2ar2c1

lots of before and after photos on their instagram page: mil sub was posted today.

mmmhhh, could you post a link pls.? thank you

Kingface66 · 18 January 2017, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Micha

mmmhhh, could you post a link pls.? thank you

This is their instagram profile link

http://instagram.com/losangeleswatchworks

Micha · 18 January 2017, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingface66

This is their instagram profile link

http://instagram.com/losangeleswatchworks

thank you Sir...

Jason71 · 18 January 2017, 08:23 AM

This is a restoration done by ABC Watchwerks, but it is before they split into ABC and LAWW. The guys doing the restorations at LAWW worked at ABC at the time........BTW, this is BY FAR my prized possession......even above my 116619 WG Sub

BEFORE

AFTER

(Sides left unpolished by my request)

nadavgalimidi · 18 January 2017, 12:46 PM

I just got my 5513 from LAWW a couple of weeks ago.
The watch has already been slightly polished before, but I just wanted it done correctly.

Couldn't be happier with the results!

michael067 · 18 January 2017, 02:35 PM

swish77 · 19 January 2017, 01:27 AM

There is plenty of debate about whether to re-cut lugs and/or polish the entire case on these vintage Subs ..... but if you are going to do it, the guys at LAWW and ABC do it the best, IMHO. I've used them on watches before and after their split and I'm always impressed. Good luck!

Kingface66 · 19 January 2017, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

This is a restoration done by ABC Watchwerks, but it is before they split into ABC and LAWW. The guys doing the restorations at LAWW worked at ABC at the time........BTW, this is BY FAR my prized possession......even above my 116619 WG Sub

BEFORE

AFTER

(Sides left unpolished by my request)

Jason, what lead to your decision to leave the sides untouched? Just curious, especially since you had the chambers were redone. Lovely watch, regardless!

Nunez. Jacob · 19 January 2017, 02:52 AM

adress or into for LAWW

Boaters · 19 January 2017, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

This is a restoration done by ABC Watchwerks, but it is before they split into ABC and LAWW. The guys doing the restorations at LAWW worked at ABC at the time........BTW, this is BY FAR my prized possession......even above my 116619 WG Sub

BEFORE

AFTER

(Sides left unpolished by my request)

That is one awesome piece Jason, they did a beautiful restoration.

Kingface66 · 19 January 2017, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nunez. Jacob

adress or into for LAWW

Google LA WATCHWORKS

Jason71 · 19 January 2017, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingface66

Jason, what lead to your decision to leave the sides untouched? Just curious, especially since you had the chambers were redone. Lovely watch, regardless!

On advice of some of the veterans around here, and due to the fact that once the case sides were polished, it couldn't be undone. It was debated here on this sub-forum for sure. The only reason the chamfers were re-cut is due to the fact that the inner aspect of the lugs had to be laser-welded, and the tops of the lugs had to be polished and re-brushed. The inner lug holes had been worn into an oval shape because the previous owner used ill-fitting lug bars. I wanted to leave the watch as original as possible. To me, it is the perfect meld of unpolished/newly polished or brushed surfaces.

If I had to do it over again, I would absolutely do things EXACTLY the way that they were done. I couldn't be happier with how this one turned-out. Like I said.......my Pride and Joy

J!m · 19 January 2017, 07:31 AM

Jason, that thing is drop dead SEXY!

You totally did the right thing under the circumstances. I admire your restraint to not make it "new" again. Every scratch tells a story...

sensui · 19 January 2017, 07:49 AM

Interesting blend indeed.....does maintain the vintage vibe with a splash of mainteance on the chamfers. Looks great.

Jason71 · 19 January 2017, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by J!m

Jason, that thing is drop dead SEXY!

You totally did the right thing under the circumstances. I admire your restraint to not make it "new" again. Every scratch tells a story...

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

Interesting blend indeed.....does maintain the vintage vibe with a splash of mainteance on the chamfers. Looks great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingface66

Jason, what lead to your decision to leave the sides untouched? Just curious, especially since you had the chambers were redone. Lovely watch, regardless!

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Originally Posted by Boaters

That is one awesome piece Jason, they did a beautiful restoration.

Thanks everyone.......I love this watch SO MUCH. It would be the last one standing. I would sell ALL of my others first......Including my WG Sub and my WG Daytona.

2ar2c1 · 20 January 2017, 02:26 AM

those as-is case sides are pretty nice: I'm always having them brushed to get rid of the shiny.

linesiders · 20 January 2017, 03:01 AM

Nice job

Nunez. Jacob · 20 January 2017, 09:55 AM

my dad dropped his 1675 rootbeer to get it redone to correct Polish, I will post some pics
he would do it but he's still ban for some reason, but we're both excited to see the end results
can't wait till I get mine

Jason71 · 20 January 2017, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 2ar2c1

those as-is case sides are pretty nice: I'm always having them brushed to get rid of the shiny.

My 16610LV that has shaved CGs has brushed sides. ABC did this one also (including all the modifications.....Shaved CGs, brushed case, welded bars, etc)

BNA/LION · 20 January 2017, 01:25 PM

Nice!

attic_dude · 20 January 2017, 05:07 PM

Beautiful, beautiful pieces!

Micha · 24 January 2017, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

My 16610LV that has shaved CGs has brushed sides. ABC did this one also (including all the modifications.....Shaved CGs, brushed case, welded bars, etc)

now that takes some guts, I assume you will never sell that piece...

Jason71 · 24 January 2017, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Micha

now that takes some guts, I assume you will never sell that piece...

It will stay in my collection. All of my watches have an unwritten rating from 1-25. My first to go would be either a TOG or possibly a matte dial 16800 (number 24 & 25). The last to be sold would be my restored 1665 and then my 116619 WG Sub (number 1 & 2). This one falls in the top 10 of my "keep" watches, so there would be around 15-20 watches that would go on the chopping block before this on.

So......the short answer?? It is not likely to be sold.

seikosir · 24 January 2017, 11:47 AM

Anyone had laww refinish a speedmaster?

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SubKing · 24 January 2017, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

My 16610LV that has shaved CGs has brushed sides. ABC did this one also (including all the modifications.....Shaved CGs, brushed case, welded bars, etc)
]

I did that years ago to my LV as well. Love it. Very historical.
My Big Crown says hello!

seikosir · 24 January 2017, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SubKing

I did that years ago to my LV as well. Love it. Very historical.
My Big Crown says hello!

Did you kill 007 to get that

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13 December 2016, 04:31 AM	#1
htbilgic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Chicago Watch: Doxa Pro 300 NoT Posts: 535	Before/After Pictures after LAWW Case Refinish Hi everyone, I'm considering sending my 5513 to LAWW to refinish its case. (My 5513 was already overpolished when I bought it.) Specifically, I'm interested in LAWW's vintage refinish service. Has anyone tried this service on their Sub? I wonder how big the difference is before and after this service. If you have before and after pictures of this service, I would appreciate it if you could post these here. Many thanks in advance.

18 January 2017, 08:23 AM	#8
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	This is a restoration done by ABC Watchwerks, but it is before they split into ABC and LAWW. The guys doing the restorations at LAWW worked at ABC at the time........BTW, this is BY FAR my prized possession......even above my 116619 WG Sub BEFORE AFTER (Sides left unpolished by my request) __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

20 January 2017, 03:01 AM	#21
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13 December 2016, 01:20 PM	#3
2ar2c1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in a house Posts: 537	lots of before and after photos on their instagram page: mil sub was posted today.

18 January 2017, 12:46 PM	#9
nadavgalimidi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Nadav Location: USA Watch: 6263 Daytona Posts: 149	I just got my 5513 from LAWW a couple of weeks ago. The watch has already been slightly polished before, but I just wanted it done correctly. Couldn't be happier with the results!

18 January 2017, 02:35 PM	#10
michael067 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas Watch: TT DJ 16233 Posts: 1,002

19 January 2017, 01:27 AM	#11
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,789	There is plenty of debate about whether to re-cut lugs and/or polish the entire case on these vintage Subs ..... but if you are going to do it, the guys at LAWW and ABC do it the best, IMHO. I've used them on watches before and after their split and I'm always impressed. Good luck!

19 January 2017, 02:52 AM	#13
Nunez. Jacob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hesperia Posts: 280	adress or into for LAWW

19 January 2017, 07:31 AM	#17
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,813	Jason, that thing is drop dead SEXY! You totally did the right thing under the circumstances. I admire your restraint to not make it "new" again. Every scratch tells a story...

19 January 2017, 07:49 AM	#18
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Interesting blend indeed.....does maintain the vintage vibe with a splash of mainteance on the chamfers. Looks great.

20 January 2017, 02:26 AM	#20
2ar2c1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in a house Posts: 537	those as-is case sides are pretty nice: I'm always having them brushed to get rid of the shiny.

20 January 2017, 09:55 AM	#22
Nunez. Jacob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hesperia Posts: 280	my dad dropped his 1675 rootbeer to get it redone to correct Polish, I will post some pics he would do it but he's still ban for some reason, but we're both excited to see the end results can't wait till I get mine

20 January 2017, 05:07 PM	#25
attic_dude "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wherever I Want Watch: 1675 Posts: 57	Beautiful, beautiful pieces!

24 January 2017, 11:47 AM	#28
seikosir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 13	Anyone had laww refinish a speedmaster? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

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