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Old Expat Beast · 22 July 2019, 12:41 PM

Here's an interesting new article on restoring vintage Grand and King Seiko watch cases. Whatever you feel about original vs. restored (and I prefer the former), there's no denying this guy's outstanding craftsmanship and his dedication to zaratsu polishing.

https://wornandwound.com/meet-the-on...ish-at-a-time/

Dubshack · 22 July 2019, 02:46 PM

thanks for sharing. Looks like great work.

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SunTzu · 22 July 2019, 07:31 PM

I contacted him to do work on a couple of cases and his prices are excellent but he was booked until January 2020. He does movement servicing too. Very nice guy to email with. He sent me a video of a finished John Player case. Absolutely stunning

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77T · 22 July 2019, 10:29 PM

Thanks Adam.
A clear head, sharp eyes and steady hands at work to accomplish that work.

I did learn a new factoid about the German lapping machine’s name being transliterated into zaratsu as the Seiko term for the finishing work.

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Old Expat Beast · 22 July 2019, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Thanks Adam.
A clear head, sharp eyes and steady hands at work to accomplish that work.

I did learn a new factoid about the German lapping machine’s name being transliterated into zaratsu as the Seiko term for the finishing work.

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Yeah, GS actually explain that on their website, but not many people seem to notice

https://www.grand-seiko.com/au-en/sp...tories/vol2/2/

Old Expat Beast · 22 July 2019, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SunTzu

I contacted him to do work on a couple of cases and his prices are excellent but he was booked until January 2020. He does movement servicing too. Very nice guy to email with. He sent me a video of a finished John Player case. Absolutely stunning

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Good to know

cop414 · 23 July 2019, 06:51 AM

Amazing work right there!

Romeojk · 23 July 2019, 09:18 AM

Beautiful work. An artist. Thanks for sharing

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dmachine · 3 August 2019, 04:34 AM

Amazing stuff.

Muxi · 3 August 2019, 06:15 PM

Amazing dedication to his craft. Lucky he found his calling.

nan7yo · 3 August 2019, 06:26 PM

Wow, master!

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Txkill · 3 August 2019, 10:32 PM

So I want to know if he’ll take a new seiko, for example my spb105j

And do some zaratsu on the polished bits to take it to the next level? I would be willing to bet a lot of people would do this. Because I love my spb105j to death just as is, but knowing it’s polished to Grand Seiko standards would really put it over the top for me...

Hmmm...I think I’ll contact him and see.

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bondtoys · 4 August 2019, 12:53 AM

He told me that he will not work on diashield coated cases, but you may ask him yourself.

Txkill · 4 August 2019, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bondtoys

He told me that he will not work on diashield coated cases, but you may ask him yourself.

Shoot, you are right, I forgot this watch was coated.

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Sothy · 5 August 2019, 09:20 AM

Thanks for sharing.

bondtoys · 5 August 2019, 03:13 PM

I‘ve had some long and elaborate emails with him yesterday as I wanted him to work on my ALS Platinum.

He frankly told me, that he would be nervous working on such an expensive piece and that his competence is working on sharp and even surfaces.

I appreciate his honesty and see it just as evidence how reasonable and good he really is.

My GS case with the chip on the lug will be sent off to him in September and I‘ll keep you updated about the outcome.

22 July 2019, 07:31 PM	#3
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	I contacted him to do work on a couple of cases and his prices are excellent but he was booked until January 2020. He does movement servicing too. Very nice guy to email with. He sent me a video of a finished John Player case. Absolutely stunning Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ The wristwatch is an intimate accessory. The best watches live in harmony and interact with the wearer, and their functions offer a reassuring and emotionally satisfying bond - Kintaro Hattori

22 July 2019, 10:29 PM	#4
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,674	Thanks Adam. A clear head, sharp eyes and steady hands at work to accomplish that work. I did learn a new factoid about the German lapping machine’s name being transliterated into zaratsu as the Seiko term for the finishing work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,824	Amazing work right there! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

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22 July 2019, 02:46 PM	#2
Dubshack "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: SoCal Watch: 126334 Posts: 867	thanks for sharing. Looks like great work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 July 2019, 09:18 AM	#8
Romeojk 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Cape Cod Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 1,910	Beautiful work. An artist. Thanks for sharing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 August 2019, 04:34 AM	#9
dmachine "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 26	Amazing stuff.

3 August 2019, 06:15 PM	#10
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	Amazing dedication to his craft. Lucky he found his calling.

3 August 2019, 06:26 PM	#11
nan7yo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: APAC Posts: 1,033	Wow, master! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 August 2019, 10:32 PM	#12
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	So I want to know if he’ll take a new seiko, for example my spb105j And do some zaratsu on the polished bits to take it to the next level? I would be willing to bet a lot of people would do this. Because I love my spb105j to death just as is, but knowing it’s polished to Grand Seiko standards would really put it over the top for me... Hmmm...I think I’ll contact him and see. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 August 2019, 12:53 AM	#13
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,719	He told me that he will not work on diashield coated cases, but you may ask him yourself.

5 August 2019, 09:20 AM	#15
Sothy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Varies Posts: 335	Thanks for sharing.

5 August 2019, 03:13 PM	#16
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,719	I‘ve had some long and elaborate emails with him yesterday as I wanted him to work on my ALS Platinum. He frankly told me, that he would be nervous working on such an expensive piece and that his competence is working on sharp and even surfaces. I appreciate his honesty and see it just as evidence how reasonable and good he really is. My GS case with the chip on the lug will be sent off to him in September and I‘ll keep you updated about the outcome.

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