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SearChart · 8 March 2018, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

What I know so can that take it apart in Geneva.

Why not masking the numbers? I actually thought they did it when they blasted.

My supervisor taught it to me as it was taught to him in Geneva. Blasting the numbers is part of it.
No metal is lost during blasting so it doesn't matter anyway.

77T · 8 March 2018, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

It was not. Don't think you can even take it apart?

We have specific bezel holders for during the blasting. Only the numbers need to be polished again, they are fully blasted as well.

That is what my Rolex certified watchmaker said, too. He was told by Rolex he shouldn’t try because they don’t sell just inserts if it is damaged beyond refurbishment.

We also wondered if you found hallmarks on underside. Was this a bezel from 116622, or 16622?

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MeWatchYou · 8 March 2018, 07:23 AM

In a word "Artistry"

SearChart · 8 March 2018, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

That is what my Rolex certified watchmaker said, too. He was told by Rolex he shouldn’t try because they don’t sell just inserts if it is damaged beyond refurbishment.

We also wondered if you found hallmarks on underside. Was this a bezel from 116622, or 16622?

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This bezel is from a midsize (168623). The pictures make it look like a full size though.

loobster09 · 8 March 2018, 07:30 PM

Looks great

spoilsofwar01 · 8 March 2018, 08:39 PM

Tidy

1William · 8 March 2018, 09:48 PM

Looks good.

johnnyjazz · 9 March 2018, 12:58 AM

Looks fantastic. Was the bezel clamped onto a rotating or spinning jig while being blasted and then lapped? I would think that even the bead nozzle would be in a fixed position.

SearChart · 9 March 2018, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnyjazz

Looks fantastic. Was the bezel clamped onto a rotating or spinning jig while being blasted and then lapped? I would think that even the bead nozzle would be in a fixed position.

Ehm no.
You have these space suit gloves and do it with a 'pistol' nozzle. No fancy stuff here.

RollieRoll · 9 March 2018, 02:26 AM

Very nice, Bas!!!

Looks as good as new ! Hope all is well with you

Nav01L · 9 March 2018, 02:33 AM

That kind of encourages me to get a yacht master, was always held back by how terrible they end up looking eventually, but if it can be restored that well, it’s be less of a concern.

roger0770 · 9 March 2018, 03:24 AM

Wow, nice! Where can I send my YM in for service?

glamorama · 4 April 2018, 06:52 AM

That's reassuring to see. Looks great! Do you work for Rolex in Geneva or can other repair centers do this too?

Something I have wondered about is the properties of platinum that never really disappear when scratched but supposed to be just 'moved' compared to gold which actually comes off. Is that what happens here too or will the bezel be slightly thinner after such repair?

schoolboy · 4 April 2018, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by glamorama

Something I have wondered about is the properties of platinum that never really disappear when scratched but supposed to be just 'moved' compared to gold which actually comes off. Is that what happens here too or will the bezel be slightly thinner after such repair?

^good question

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SearChart · 6 April 2018, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by glamorama

That's reassuring to see. Looks great! Do you work for Rolex in Geneva or can other repair centers do this too?

Something I have wondered about is the properties of platinum that never really disappear when scratched but supposed to be just 'moved' compared to gold which actually comes off. Is that what happens here too or will the bezel be slightly thinner after such repair?

While gold and platinum are more malleable than steel, there is indeed a lot less loss of metal when working with platinum, it is a pain to polish. But there's always a slight loss of material.

glamorama · 6 April 2018, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

While gold and platinum are more malleable than steel, there is indeed a lot less loss of metal when working with platinum, it is a pain to polish. But there's always a slight loss of material.

Thanks for explaining

Speedbird-1 · 6 April 2018, 07:44 PM

Beautiful work.

Talent, skill & some love, I would say.

It's called ' Craftsmanship'.

Speedbird-1 · 6 April 2018, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

What I know so can that take it apart in Geneva.

Why not masking the numbers? I actually thought they did it when they blasted.

Found this.
Looks....tricky.

Andad · 6 April 2018, 08:07 PM

Nice work Bas.

Great thread.

SearChart · 6 April 2018, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Nice work Bas.

Great thread.

Cheers mate!

funNactive · 19 June 2019, 02:14 AM

I'm new here so the sight won't let me post any pictures until I have 10 posts.

Can a platinum YM bezel that is scratched & dinged up on both the polished & blasted areas be refinished? What would the approximate cost be?

Could/would Rolex replace it? Cost?

SearChart · 23 June 2019, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by funNactive

I'm new here so the sight won't let me post any pictures until I have 10 posts.

Can a platinum YM bezel that is scratched & dinged up on both the polished & blasted areas be refinished? What would the approximate cost be?

Could/would Rolex replace it? Cost?

Replacement is around $1500, and refinishing is included in service cost. Will not be refinished outside of a service.

fskywalker · 9 December 2019, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Replacement is around $1500, and refinishing is included in service cost. Will not be refinished outside of a service.

Great work BAS, thanks for sharing!

gunhose · 9 December 2019, 08:59 PM

But is every watchmaker at a rcs is good as Bas ?

SearChart · 8 March 2020, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Great work BAS, thanks for sharing!

Thanks buddy

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunhose

But is every watchmaker at a rcs is good as Bas ?

Yes, and better

JSolution · 8 March 2020, 07:36 AM

Nicely done. I’ve seen some very very bad jobs on these

watchmework · 8 March 2020, 08:25 AM

Wow, that looks incredible Bas...superb job!

037 · 8 March 2020, 08:30 AM

Blast from the past.

Excellent work!

redfoxer · 8 March 2020, 09:27 AM

Threads like this are great and so interesting! It's great to see how "new" the YM bezel can be after wear and some RSC "magic". Really puts some perspective into owning a YM.

Thanks for sharing!

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superdog · 8 March 2020, 09:35 AM

Now THAT is cool.

Nice one Bas.

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johnnyjazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: britain Posts: 712	Looks fantastic. Was the bezel clamped onto a rotating or spinning jig while being blasted and then lapped? I would think that even the bead nozzle would be in a fixed position.

9 March 2018, 02:26 AM	#40
RollieRoll Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: US Posts: 658	Very nice, Bas!!! Looks as good as new ! Hope all is well with you

9 March 2018, 03:24 AM	#42
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	Wow, nice! Where can I send my YM in for service?

4 April 2018, 06:52 AM	#43
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,919	That's reassuring to see. Looks great! Do you work for Rolex in Geneva or can other repair centers do this too? Something I have wondered about is the properties of platinum that never really disappear when scratched but supposed to be just 'moved' compared to gold which actually comes off. Is that what happens here too or will the bezel be slightly thinner after such repair?

6 April 2018, 07:44 PM	#47
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,070	Beautiful work. Talent, skill & some love, I would say. It's called ' Craftsmanship'.

19 June 2019, 02:14 AM	#51
funNactive "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 26	I'm new here so the sight won't let me post any pictures until I have 10 posts. Can a platinum YM bezel that is scratched & dinged up on both the polished & blasted areas be refinished? What would the approximate cost be? Could/would Rolex replace it? Cost?

9 December 2019, 08:59 PM	#54
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	But is every watchmaker at a rcs is good as Bas ?

8 March 2020, 07:36 AM	#56
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,232	Nicely done. I’ve seen some very very bad jobs on these

8 March 2020, 08:25 AM	#57
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Wow, that looks incredible Bas...superb job!

8 March 2020, 08:30 AM	#58
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Blast from the past. Excellent work!

8 March 2020, 09:27 AM	#59
redfoxer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: London Posts: 405	Threads like this are great and so interesting! It's great to see how "new" the YM bezel can be after wear and some RSC "magic". Really puts some perspective into owning a YM. Thanks for sharing! Sent from my SM-G9750 using Tapatalk

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