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JoseR · 1 November 2021, 10:59 AM

Great job. Looks like new..

horseco · 1 November 2021, 11:41 AM

WOW !!! amazing

samuel019 · 1 November 2021, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Amazing work Bas. Love threads like these.

Me too. One of my favorites

Sooooooo much better than the current state of A D’s this and that threads. Reminds me of why I got into watches and Rolex to begin with

Thank you Bas.

rmlovett1 · 1 November 2021, 12:26 PM

very cool!

SearChart · 1 November 2021, 04:20 PM

Thanks for the kind words!

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Originally Posted by kidneymd

Stellar work! Brings back memories of my first Rolex, also a 34mm OP Date. Was a service dial installed? The original didn’t look too bad on the “before” photo.

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One of the dial feet was missing, so I had to replace it.

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Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Marvellous work Bas.

Was it your own watch?

Thank you! Unfortunately not my own watch

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Originally Posted by Sothy

Wow, thank you for sharing! Is laser welding something that every RSC can offer now, or just certain ones? I’ve heard of people using Rolliworks, etc., for laser welding, and I didn’t realize that RSC sometimes does this as well!

Some RSC do laser welding, most still do not as it is not mandatory yet. I suspect it will be a worldwide offered service in some years time.

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Very nice watch; were the hands and dial retained as original? Was it luminova as the dial says "Swiss Made?"

Unfortunately one of the dial feet was missing and so the dial had to be replaced.

drrd · 1 November 2021, 06:26 PM

Great work and also impressed how these replacement parts are still available to bring a watch back to like-new condition.

What year is this Oyster? I've wondered over the years how my '55 6284 might look smartened up but that's surely pushing it :)

Number3 · 1 November 2021, 06:42 PM

Fantastic job Bas. Love it.

HogwldFLTR · 1 November 2021, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Thanks for the kind words!

One of the dial feet was missing, so I had to replace it.

Thank you! Unfortunately not my own watch

Some RSC do laser welding, most still do not as it is not mandatory yet. I suspect it will be a worldwide offered service in some years time.

Unfortunately one of the dial feet was missing and so the dial had to be replaced.

Bas, thanks! Again, great work!

chieftd · 1 November 2021, 07:54 PM

Very nice! Watch looks great.

FrenchBigCrown · 1 November 2021, 08:01 PM

Superb work Bas.

Can I ask where in 'Europe' you are?

Thanks in advance.

gmtobsessed · 1 November 2021, 08:12 PM

Thank you for sharing, amazing work Bas!

toolr · 1 November 2021, 09:05 PM

Wow, very nice work! It looks fantastic.

Sothy · 1 November 2021, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Some RSC do laser welding, most still do not as it is not mandatory yet. I suspect it will be a worldwide offered service in some years time.

Thanks for letting us know! Your work makes us all want to go and buy an OP!!

travisb · 1 November 2021, 09:24 PM

Great work as always!

padi56 · 1 November 2021, 09:27 PM

Looks fantastic Bas and some today worry and fret about getting there modern day Rolex polished.

Lol-x · 1 November 2021, 09:41 PM

Beautiful details, just music to the eyes...if there is such a thing...

DonRickles · 1 November 2021, 09:46 PM

Great "timing" Mr. Bas......!

The general discussion sub forum, was in dire need of some serious watch talk/pics!

m j b · 2 November 2021, 01:01 AM

Very nice, thanks for sharing!

IamJacky · 2 November 2021, 01:05 AM

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing and what a timeless beautiful piece!

Gerardus · 2 November 2021, 01:05 AM

Excellent, thanks for sharing!

Oxfordian · 2 November 2021, 03:28 AM

What a great thread, really enjoyable, thank you.

SearChart · 2 November 2021, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Looks fantastic Bas and some today worry and fret about getting there modern day Rolex polished.

I hope I didn't remove too much metal while polishing

Mendota · 2 November 2021, 03:46 AM

This was great to see. Nice work! Thanks for posting this.

KathleenL · 2 November 2021, 03:49 AM

Wow. Very impressive! How long did that restoration take?

TimeLord2 · 2 November 2021, 03:57 AM

Beautiful work and great pictures too!

HiBoost · 2 November 2021, 04:46 AM

Is the mark on the inside of the lug a reflection or an actual artifact from the welding process? I'm just wondering if this technique could be used for a visible part of the case or if the repair itself would always be visible in some way.

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SearChart · 2 November 2021, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by HiBoost

Is the mark on the inside of the lug a reflection or an actual artifact from the welding process? I'm just wondering if this technique could be used for a visible part of the case or if the repair itself would always be visible in some way.

It is a slight dark bit left from the welding, it is a fraction of a mm deeper than the rest of the inner lug surface and filing/sanding it down would be bad for the case and create space between lugs and bracelet.

I could have spent another 1.5 hrs to add more material in that spot and file it down, but decided against it since it is so minor and 100% invisible with the bracelet on it.

SearChart · 2 November 2021, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KathleenL

Wow. Very impressive! How long did that restoration take?

Thank you

It took about 15 hours

HiBoost · 2 November 2021, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

It is a slight dark bit left from the welding, it is a fraction of a mm deeper than the rest of the inner lug surface and filing/sanding it down would be bad for the case and create space between lugs and bracelet.

I could have spent another 1.5 hrs to add more material in that spot and file it down, but decided against it since it is so minor and 100% invisible with the bracelet on it.

Totally makes sense, thanks for clarifying. One other question... earlier it was asked if all RSCs had laser welders and you said some do, but not all. I have always assumed you worked at an RSC (versus an AD or independent repair shop) and it kind of sounded like you confirmed that with this statement, but I didn't want to read into something

The real reason I ask is because I have always read that really old watches will be refused for service by RSC and a person must seek out an independent watchmaker. If you are in fact at an RSC, can you shed any light on the parameters here? For example, I have a 1974 GMT. My brother has a 1956 OP. I had assumed that I could not send either of them to an RSC for service. Is that not true? Or does it just depend on which location and which exact year/model/issue?

Thank you!

Jackie Daytona · 2 November 2021, 06:17 AM

Great work. I love the type of threads. Thanks for sharing.

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1 November 2021, 09:27 PM	#45
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1 November 2021, 09:41 PM	#46
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2 November 2021, 01:01 AM	#48
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2 November 2021, 01:05 AM	#49
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1 November 2021, 11:41 AM	#32
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,388	WOW !!! amazing

1 November 2021, 12:26 PM	#34
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,707	very cool!

1 November 2021, 06:26 PM	#36
drrd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: rd Location: uk Posts: 1,449	Great work and also impressed how these replacement parts are still available to bring a watch back to like-new condition. What year is this Oyster? I've wondered over the years how my '55 6284 might look smartened up but that's surely pushing it :)

1 November 2021, 06:42 PM	#37
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,834	Fantastic job Bas. Love it.

1 November 2021, 07:54 PM	#39
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,365	Very nice! Watch looks great.

1 November 2021, 08:01 PM	#40
FrenchBigCrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: France Posts: 1,076	Superb work Bas. Can I ask where in 'Europe' you are? Thanks in advance.

1 November 2021, 08:12 PM	#41
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,357	Thank you for sharing, amazing work Bas!

1 November 2021, 09:05 PM	#42
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,343	Wow, very nice work! It looks fantastic.

1 November 2021, 09:24 PM	#44
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,439	Great work as always!

1 November 2021, 09:46 PM	#47
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	Great "timing" Mr. Bas......! The general discussion sub forum, was in dire need of some serious watch talk/pics!

2 November 2021, 01:05 AM	#50
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2 November 2021, 03:28 AM	#51
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2 November 2021, 03:46 AM	#53
Mendota "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MN Watch: OP36 Blue 3-6-9 Posts: 2,192	This was great to see. Nice work! Thanks for posting this.

2 November 2021, 03:49 AM	#54
KathleenL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Real Name: Kathleen Location: California Watch: 279171-0001 Posts: 914	Wow. Very impressive! How long did that restoration take?

2 November 2021, 03:57 AM	#55
TimeLord2 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,066	Beautiful work and great pictures too!

2 November 2021, 04:46 AM	#56
HiBoost "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,503	Is the mark on the inside of the lug a reflection or an actual artifact from the welding process? I'm just wondering if this technique could be used for a visible part of the case or if the repair itself would always be visible in some way. ss.jpg

2 November 2021, 06:17 AM	#60
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