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8 November 2013, 10:44 PM | #91 |
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Great story Jason, enjoy it
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25 February 2014, 12:26 AM | #92 |
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I realized this morning that I never posted any before and after shots in this thread. I wanted them there for archival purposes. I hope everyone doesn't mind.
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25 February 2014, 12:44 AM | #93 |
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Congrats Jason- that's an incredible looking SD.
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25 February 2014, 12:52 AM | #94 |
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wow
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25 February 2014, 01:11 AM | #95 |
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25 February 2014, 01:39 AM | #96 |
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Mind more photos of a vintage Sea-Dweller? Never! What a beautiful timepiece. Great, great story. Congrats!
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25 February 2014, 01:46 AM | #97 |
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Amazing stort and watch
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25 February 2014, 01:58 AM | #98 |
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before and after pics are the best.
this is why we shouldn't stress about scratches and just enjoy wearing them. |
25 February 2014, 02:10 AM | #99 |
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For me this experience has made me a believer in never polishing a watch so that it retains its original lines. I would much rather have original scratches with original lug chamfers and original demarcated crown guards. Rounded edges and protruding lug bars is WAY WORSE IMHO.
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25 February 2014, 02:57 AM | #100 |
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That's an amazing watch Jason. What a find! Who did you get to do the restoration?
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25 February 2014, 03:25 AM | #101 |
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ABC Watchwerks. The work wasn't cheap, but they sourced a bracelet and bezel insert as well as the modified T39 service crystal. The service /restoration / parts cost me just shy of $3,000.......still VERY affordable considering my initial output when I acquired it.
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25 February 2014, 03:59 AM | #102 |
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Congratulations Jason! A fantastic piece that's really got me thinking 1665 (darn it!).
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25 February 2014, 03:59 AM | #103 |
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Great photos of a good job on a fab watch, Jason!
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25 February 2014, 04:20 AM | #104 |
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Wow, love the story and the watch.. :P
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25 February 2014, 04:26 AM | #105 |
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Those before and afters are mind blowing.
Cheers to you for the find and investment. Very very well done. |
25 February 2014, 05:45 AM | #106 |
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Keep the pictures coming Jason. Love looking at that beauty. This thread is great inspiration for people hunting for barn finds.
I think I'm gonna do the same thing you did and get the tops of the lugs brushed but leave the sides alone. |
25 February 2014, 05:53 AM | #107 |
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What a cool story! I love the before and after shots. Congrats on a fantastic piece!
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25 February 2014, 06:03 AM | #108 |
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Great story of a well used real tool watch. Very cool.
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25 February 2014, 06:07 AM | #109 |
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unpolished case and unmolested dial and hands with ABSOLUTELY STUNNING PATINA!!!!!!
Congrats on a fantastic moment and watch!!!
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25 February 2014, 06:11 AM | #110 |
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Wow great looking watch; excellent pseudo-restoration job, well done!
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25 February 2014, 06:55 AM | #111 |
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Great story and one amazing watch! Is the T39 modified by ABC in-house? Which end links did you end up going with for this bracelet?
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25 February 2014, 06:56 AM | #112 |
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25 February 2014, 07:11 AM | #113 |
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Nice story thanks for sharing!!
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25 February 2014, 08:10 AM | #114 |
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Just read this from beginning to end. That thing is simply gorgeous! What an amazing find....and an even better friend.
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25 February 2014, 08:17 AM | #115 |
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amazing....congrats
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25 February 2014, 08:36 AM | #116 |
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Nice barfind. It buffed out just right.
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25 February 2014, 08:46 AM | #117 |
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Just seeing this for the first time. Amazing story.
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27 February 2014, 02:46 AM | #118 |
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Glad that I happened to stop by the forums today to see these pics posted - remember the OP :). Turned out beautiful!!!!
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26 May 2014, 09:08 PM | #119 |
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Beautiful restoration Jason!
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26 May 2014, 09:48 PM | #120 |
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Beautiful turnaround, amazing what a tub of Polywatch will do
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