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watchcrank · 13 April 2014, 11:54 PM

very nice look, m

Mendota · 14 April 2014, 02:53 AM

So where is ABC located? Do they have a website?

nsumner · 14 April 2014, 03:59 AM

ABC is in LA.

nsumner · 14 April 2014, 04:01 AM

abcwatchwerks.com

Give them a try

jdmi32 · 14 April 2014, 04:42 AM

Love it! I also just got my 1680 back from ABC and can't wipe the grin off my face.

nsumner · 14 April 2014, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jdmi32

Love it! I also just got my 1680 back from ABC and can't wipe the grin off my face.

Pics Ky, Pics

jdmi32 · 14 April 2014, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nsumner

Pics Ky, Pics

I just put some on the "Gratuitous" thread.

Jason71 · 14 April 2014, 05:02 AM

That is VERY NICE

I really need to send mine in for one of those crystals. They did such a nice job.

CrownMe · 14 April 2014, 03:50 PM

Just flat out COOL~~~~ Superdome looks great. and those chamfer edges are nice and sharp.

sryukon · 14 April 2014, 09:15 PM

Very Nice Red!! ABC does very nice work I just got my 5501 Airking back from them.

Rashid.bk · 14 April 2014, 09:24 PM

Oh my gawd!!!! That watch is just pure sex. Please post more pictures.

nsumner · 14 April 2014, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Oh my gawd!!!! That watch is just pure sex. Please post more pictures.

Here's another good one

mjclark32 · 14 April 2014, 10:41 PM

Wow, gorgeous!

gelroy · 14 April 2014, 10:41 PM

watch looks great!

but to be totally honest: all watches from ABC look the same and have almost identical chamfers.

It reminds me a little bit on the ladies with a nose job from the same doc. They all have the same nose in the middle of their face :-)

Rashid.bk · 15 April 2014, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nsumner

Here's another good one

Definitely can't get enough of that watch. The way that crystal looks is one of the big reasons I love my DSSD so much, it's as close as you can get with a sapphire crystal.
Rolex doesn't make them like they used to.

enhamhale · 15 April 2014, 06:02 AM

That's georgous .

Frosty · 15 April 2014, 07:01 AM

ABC does great work! I am about to send in my third.

CrownMe · 15 April 2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nsumner

Here's another good one

Damn Nate these pictures make me wanna send my Red to ABC

Jason71 · 15 April 2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gelroy

watch looks great!

but to be totally honest: all watches from ABC look the same and have almost identical chamfers.

It reminds me a little bit on the ladies with a nose job from the same doc. They all have the same nose in the middle of their face :-)

Yes, but I feel pretty certain that all chamfers looked the same when these original watches left the factory, so..........

nsumner · 15 April 2014, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Yes, but I feel pretty certain that all chamfers looked the same when these original watches left the factory, so..........

springer · 15 April 2014, 01:54 PM

I wonder if they can help this "old dog" out?

CrownMe · 15 April 2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

I wonder if they can help this "old dog" out?

No need John. Doesn't get any sharper then that.

CrownMe · 15 April 2014, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Yes, but I feel pretty certain that all chamfers looked the same when these original watches left the factory, so..........

I thought he was joking at first.

gelroy · 15 April 2014, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Yes, but I feel pretty certain that all chamfers looked the same when these original watches left the factory, so..........

The chamfers changed dramatically over time. Look at an unpolished 6542 or an early gilt submariner and compare it to a late unpolished 1680.

And than look at this ABC watch:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/20767...ban+RSC+papers

Same chamfers and cut on the lugs as on the 1680 in here which is pretty wrong for an early 5513 PCG case.

Jason71 · 15 April 2014, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gelroy

The chamfers changed dramatically over time. Look at an unpolished 6542 or an early gilt submariner and compare it to a late unpolished 1680.

Ok, I will concede and admit that their was some change in chamfers between some of the different eras of watches, but I'm not sure I would call chamfer evolution 'dramatic' and the only chamfers that I can recall seeing that they have done have been on a 1680, 1665, and maybe a 5513. I hadn't recalled seeing an early 5513 done by them TBH.

Nobody is forcing anyone to have chamfers re-cut for that matter, and I can't recall seeing evidence of an unhappy customer from ABC with "incorrectly cut chamfers", so.............I guess maybe find me the experts somewhere worldwide that are cutting the correct chamfers for a given vintage based on the few "unpolished or unworn examples" out there. Maybe I'm just not as nit-picky, but I just couldn't be happier with the work they have done for me.

gelroy · 15 April 2014, 06:39 PM

I did not want to criticize ABC - they are doing a fantastic job on their machines. Esp. on watches spoiled from an average watchmaker and his polishing tools.

But go to jaceks website and you can identifiy the watches which has undergone an ABC treatment without reading the text. 1655,5512,5513,1680,1675,... -> all the same look

Thats all I wanted to say.

MP5 · 15 April 2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Ok, I will concede and admit that their was some change in chamfers between some of the different eras of watches, but I'm not sure I would call chamfer evolution 'dramatic' and the only chamfers that I can recall seeing that they have done have been on a 1680, 1665, and maybe a 5513. I hadn't recalled seeing an early 5513 done by them TBH.

Nobody is forcing anyone to have chamfers re-cut for that matter, and I can't recall seeing evidence of an unhappy customer from ABC with "incorrectly cut chamfers", so.............I guess maybe find me the experts somewhere worldwide that are cutting the correct chamfers for a given vintage based on the few "unpolished or unworn examples" out there. Maybe I'm just not as nit-picky, but I just couldn't be happier with the work they have done for me.

So they did change over time? That's quite different from being sure they all left the factory the same. Of course the guy you were criticizing is 100% purist correct and even though you are happy as punch with your watches and don't care it was poor form doing that to him especially with the very diplomatic way he responded. Don't know either of you and am a 100% abc supporter but everyone must choose what they want and know what they are getting. If you like it great, but don't take a hammer to a purist for stating fact.

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onesixeight · 16 April 2014, 05:27 AM

I just want to add...I visited ABC this past week and the guys there are some of the most friendly, down to earth watch people I've ever met. No egos and just a lot of knowledge. Beau chatted with me for over an hour and went over different polishing options.

While their case polishing might not be everyone's cup of tea, I enjoy the high quality work they do and the customer service is great to boot!

I really value places that take their time to listen to the customer, and especially with vintage pieces, respect what their customer wants.

If you're ever in LA, I highly recommend stopping by their store

donaker · 16 April 2014, 05:33 AM

Very interesting thread. i definitely prefer unpolished cases though. A few dings add character in my opinion. While ABC does amazing work reprofiling cases, ultimately, it's still removing metal from the case.

dstacy · 16 April 2014, 08:09 AM

FWIW
ABC took care of my 1601 last month. They have my 1500 now. I'm sending them my 5512 next month.
Obviously I've been pretty happy with them.

14 April 2014, 04:01 AM	#34
nsumner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Nathaniel Location: Wisconsin Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,991	abcwatchwerks.com Give them a try Last edited by nsumner; 14 April 2014 at 04:42 AM.. Reason: Content

14 April 2014, 05:02 AM	#38
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	That is VERY NICE I really need to send mine in for one of those crystals. They did such a nice job. __________________ 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

14 April 2014, 10:41 PM	#43
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Wow, gorgeous! __________________

16 April 2014, 05:33 AM	#59
donaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada Watch: Dad's 5508 Posts: 354	Very interesting thread. i definitely prefer unpolished cases though. A few dings add character in my opinion. While ABC does amazing work reprofiling cases, ultimately, it's still removing metal from the case. __________________

13 April 2014, 11:54 PM	#31
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	very nice look, m

14 April 2014, 02:53 AM	#32
Mendota "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MN Watch: OP36 Blue 3-6-9 Posts: 2,192	So where is ABC located? Do they have a website?

14 April 2014, 03:59 AM	#33
nsumner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Nathaniel Location: Wisconsin Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,991	ABC is in LA.

14 April 2014, 04:42 AM	#35
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Love it! I also just got my 1680 back from ABC and can't wipe the grin off my face.

14 April 2014, 03:50 PM	#39
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Just flat out COOL~~~~ Superdome looks great. and those chamfer edges are nice and sharp.

14 April 2014, 09:15 PM	#40
sryukon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Sub 16800 Posts: 373	Very Nice Red!! ABC does very nice work I just got my 5501 Airking back from them.

14 April 2014, 09:24 PM	#41
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Oh my gawd!!!! That watch is just pure sex. Please post more pictures.

14 April 2014, 10:41 PM	#44
gelroy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London Posts: 31	watch looks great! but to be totally honest: all watches from ABC look the same and have almost identical chamfers. It reminds me a little bit on the ladies with a nose job from the same doc. They all have the same nose in the middle of their face :-)

15 April 2014, 06:02 AM	#46
enhamhale "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: England (andover) Watch: Submariners all Posts: 470	That's georgous .

15 April 2014, 07:01 AM	#47
Frosty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,084	ABC does great work! I am about to send in my third.

15 April 2014, 06:39 PM	#56
gelroy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London Posts: 31	I did not want to criticize ABC - they are doing a fantastic job on their machines. Esp. on watches spoiled from an average watchmaker and his polishing tools. But go to jaceks website and you can identifiy the watches which has undergone an ABC treatment without reading the text. 1655,5512,5513,1680,1675,... -> all the same look Thats all I wanted to say.

16 April 2014, 05:27 AM	#58
onesixeight 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Seattle, WA Watch: Daytona 6263 Posts: 173	I just want to add...I visited ABC this past week and the guys there are some of the most friendly, down to earth watch people I've ever met. No egos and just a lot of knowledge. Beau chatted with me for over an hour and went over different polishing options. While their case polishing might not be everyone's cup of tea, I enjoy the high quality work they do and the customer service is great to boot! I really value places that take their time to listen to the customer, and especially with vintage pieces, respect what their customer wants. If you're ever in LA, I highly recommend stopping by their store

16 April 2014, 08:09 AM	#60
dstacy Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Who cares? Location: Texas Watch: A few Posts: 451	FWIW ABC took care of my 1601 last month. They have my 1500 now. I'm sending them my 5512 next month. Obviously I've been pretty happy with them.

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