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Old 17 June 2020, 07:56 AM   #31
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Does every RSC operate differently. I see some guys say “use this RSC, not this one” etc etc.

Do you do the job from A to Z?


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Old 17 June 2020, 07:43 PM   #32
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Old 17 June 2020, 10:10 PM   #33
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Wow, beautiful watch!


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Old 17 June 2020, 10:27 PM   #34
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Stunning watch again, great skills Bas, it's easy to overdo it I suppose and you fixed it as it should be
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Old 17 June 2020, 11:49 PM   #35
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Beautiful work. That’s a fantastic looking watch.
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Old 17 June 2020, 11:53 PM   #36
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Is it your watch or a client’s? It looks real good.
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Old 17 June 2020, 11:55 PM   #37
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Old 18 June 2020, 12:26 AM   #38
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Old 18 June 2020, 06:35 AM   #39
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Wow, Bas!
That looks like a lovely bit of work!

I like to think you enjoy doing that kind of work.
A nice change from the, 'oil and filters' type of service?

Smashing piece of craftsmanship.
You must be very proud of the end result.




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Old 18 June 2020, 03:14 PM   #40
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Does every RSC operate differently. I see some guys say “use this RSC, not this one” etc etc.

Do you do the job from A to Z?


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Yes there's quite a bit of small differences throughout RSCs over the world.

I'm in a smaller one and am indeed responsible for the whole watch. Not just the movement or the case.

If this changes then I will go work somewhere else, I want to work on the whole watch, not just one part of it.

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Is it your watch or a client’s? It looks real good.
It is a client's watch (wish it was mine though! )

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Wow, Bas!
That looks like a lovely bit of work!

I like to think you enjoy doing that kind of work.
A nice change from the, 'oil and filters' type of service?

Smashing piece of craftsmanship.
You must be very proud of the end result.




Ps. Can you explain the, 'tin disc'?
Yes this is certainly more enjoyable than doing a service on a DJ with 3135..

The lapping machine is basically a disk that turns, ours is made so you can attach abrasive sandpaper sheets to it. In some machines the abrasive product is another disk, made of tin. Ours cannot attach such a disk.

When I work on the lapping machine you'll still need to buff it afterwards on the polishing machine, because even with a very fine grit it is not a high shine surface. With a tin disk it not only takes material away quickly (for cutting chamfers, bezels, etc) but it is highly polished at the same time, so you don't have to buff it afterwards and thus keep a very crisp line.
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Old 18 June 2020, 04:49 PM   #41
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Old 18 June 2020, 05:52 PM   #42
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Which RSC is this?
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Old 18 June 2020, 07:14 PM   #43
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Which RSC is this?
I prefer to keep my work location private, thank you.
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Old 18 June 2020, 07:25 PM   #44
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What a beautiful watch and an incredible job. Love it
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Old 18 June 2020, 08:45 PM   #45
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No problems, just wanted to have an option to send my watch to if needed.
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Old 18 June 2020, 09:22 PM   #46
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Nice job on the case Bas, especially the top of the lugs.

Very sharp.
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Old 19 June 2020, 12:06 AM   #47
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Beautiful work Bas, and a lovely watch. I bet your client was ( or will be) thrilled to see that.
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Old 19 June 2020, 02:41 AM   #48
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Old 19 June 2020, 06:30 AM   #49
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Yes this is certainly more enjoyable than doing a service on a DJ with 3135..

The lapping machine is basically a disk that turns, ours is made so you can attach abrasive sandpaper sheets to it. In some machines the abrasive product is another disk, made of tin. Ours cannot attach such a disk.

When I work on the lapping machine you'll still need to buff it afterwards on the polishing machine, because even with a very fine grit it is not a high shine surface. With a tin disk it not only takes material away quickly (for cutting chamfers, bezels, etc) but it is highly polished at the same time, so you don't have to buff it afterwards and thus keep a very crisp line.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for that Baz.
Would love to see that process being done.
I bet the first one you're 'let loose' on as an apprentice, is a tad nerve wracking!
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Old 19 June 2020, 06:44 AM   #50
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Amazing, simply fantastic work.
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Old 20 June 2020, 01:56 AM   #51
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Great job Bas. Thanks for posting it.
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Old 20 June 2020, 02:51 AM   #52
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Nice job on the case Bas, especially the top of the lugs.

Very sharp.
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Beautiful work Bas, and a lovely watch. I bet your client was ( or will be) thrilled to see that.
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Would love to see that process being done.
I bet the first one you're 'let loose' on as an apprentice, is a tad nerve wracking!
Yeah the first few times were definitely a bit scary

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Old 20 June 2020, 07:37 AM   #53
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Very nice work Bas! That's very impressive!
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Old 21 June 2020, 03:41 AM   #54
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Wow, amazing job...and a beautiful watch...big respect
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Old 21 June 2020, 07:28 AM   #55
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Masterful skills you have.


It's just all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconvenience we have to deal with.
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Old 21 June 2020, 09:34 AM   #56
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Old 21 June 2020, 09:49 AM   #57
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Wow. Another beautiful 1675 lives on.
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Old 22 June 2020, 02:28 AM   #58
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gonna sticky this, great job. amazing work
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