before and after restoration.

[sam.]

i was wondering because the watch bracelet is adjusted to its max,and it fits me just right,when the bracelet links are tightened will it mean that it might not fit me anymore?,i mean how shorter will the bracelet be,the links don't look that bad to me in the picture,but i have no experience with this,has anybody had this happen to them?would i have to fit another link and is that possible?

[sam.]

waiting for my watch is like,joining a long queue at the post office in your lunch break, with a lovely elderly lady at the front,discussing her week with the woman behind the counter!

calm and patience needed!

this picture is how excited i will be to get my watch back:

[sam.]

I phoned the shop today after 4 weeks and they said it will take another two weeks,my friend there said its something to do with Rolex having a stock check making the parts late,never mind,just a bit longer to wait!

[RSubSS]

I feel your pain! While im not waiting on a service im waiting on my first Rolex!

I ordered it and the day it came in i had to leave out of town for work and couldnt get it......ehhhhhhhh

[sam.]

Originally Posted by RSubSS

I feel your pain! While im not waiting on a service im waiting on my first Rolex!

I ordered it and the day it came in i had to leave out of town for work and couldnt get it......ehhhhhhhh

congrats!!!!!,but that's bad timing,i bet you cant wait to see it,why does time go so slowly when you are waiting for your Rolex!!!!

[sam.]

Ok,just got a phone call from my friend at the shop,ITS FINISHED!! My watch is READY!!,i want to leave now and get it,but my Grandmother wants to come with me(it was her husbands watch),she is in her late 80's(fit and very active) and wants to go monday as she is going to cardiff shopping today,i am really excited,just 2 sleepless nights to go!!!

[sam.]

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[sam.]

well i am sat here with my stunning watch!,it looks brand new apart from the lovely dial!,it took my breath away when i saw it,i didn't expect it to look so good.

the glass isn't exactly the same(its a bit higher and flatter)but thats what Rolex says goes on there now,i guess they dont make new replacement parts for my watch?,also the crown did need replacing at no extra cost to me,but that too is slightly fatter!,so the watch does look slightly different, is this what to expect?

anyway it looks amazing!!!!!
i have a rubbish camera so sorry in advance!

I thought the model was a 6144 but i was totally wrong,the case was made in 1942 i think, i will have to do some more research now!

case ref:6246
serial: 234***
movement:49481(does that mean a 17 jewel precision movement instead of the 15 jewel i thought it was?

[datejust1]

Beautiful, Sam.... Enjoy it for many many years to come!

[sam.]

Originally Posted by datejust1

Beautiful, Sam.... Enjoy it for many many years to come!

Thanks Gabriel!,its great to have it back!

[jatco]

Oh wow.. That...Is just beautiful.
The Crown@12oclock..quite stunning IMHO...
Unique....
Enjoy it... I know I would.
Kudos...!

[azkri]

Fantabulous!!!

[Latrodectus]

That is outstanding...very good work, it looks like new!

[sam.]

Originally Posted by jatco

Oh wow.. That...Is just beautiful.
The Crown@12oclock..quite stunning IMHO...
Unique....
Enjoy it... I know I would.
Kudos...!

thankyou so much for your comments and for sticking around till it was finished!!

[wildsidemtb]

Congratulations mate well done

[sam.]

Thanks everyone its really great to have your thoughts and comments,i have had it since yesterday,and i have just stared at it at every opportunity!

[TRW]

beautiful watch Sam,you must be very proud.

[sam.]

Originally Posted by TRW

beautiful watch Sam,you must be very proud.

Thankyou,yes i am,i think my Grandfather would be too. There isn't a single blemish on the case or bracelet,i am afraid to wear it in case i mark it,its very accurate now,its had two full winds and i haven't needed to adjust the time,its slow by two to three seconds over the last ten hours that i have checked it, i don't have an atomic clock though but i am really pleased with the accuracy!

[sam.]

Originally Posted by wildsidemtb

Congratulations mate well done

Thanks Tassie Devil

[sam.]

Originally Posted by azkri

Fantabulous!!!

Thanks Azizan!

[sam.]

Originally Posted by Latrodectus

That is outstanding...very good work, it looks like new!

Thankyou, it does look like new,my camera really doesn't do it justice,they did a great job,and luckily my Grandfather looked after it too.

[RRGHOST1]

Very nice, it just proves that there is not alot of difference between the old and new designes. Beautiful watch from 1951.

[sam.]

Originally Posted by rolexplorer2

Very nice, it just proves that there is not alot of difference between the old and new designes. Beautiful watch from 1951.

Thanks Luke,the serial number starts with 234*** which i have been told means the case was made in 1942 nearly 70 years ago,maybe the war got in the way of production?(total guess)and the case was made earlier than the watch was assembled?,or the watch sat in the shop for nine years,who knows!,anyway bought in 1951 as you said,and it still looks comparable to today's designs.

[Psmith]

Great job Sam - watch looks beautiful




Cheers

[cwwhk]

Congrats on a fantastic piece of family heirloom. Thanks for sharing.

[sam.]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Great job Sam - watch looks beautiful




Cheers

Thanks Clive,i appreciate your comments.

[sam.]

Originally Posted by cwwhk

Congrats on a fantastic piece of family heirloom. Thanks for sharing.

Thankyou,i hope my son will wear it one day.

[thoang]

Timeless beauty. Thanks for sharing the pics!

[sam.]

Originally Posted by thoang

Timeless beauty. Thanks for sharing the pics!

Thankyou Tuan for your nice comments

[cervezaman]

That really is stunning!