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11 March 2020, 09:50 AM | #1 |
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1950's Rolex 18k Pre-Daytona...one of the most complicated watch created at that time
Here is a Triple calendar Pre-Daytona in which I have the honor to revive.
This pre-Daytona was passed down from my clients Grandfather which was has been apart of the family for the last 70 years. At that time, Grandfather sent it to a watchmaker in Egypt who was going to "rob Peter to pay Paul" and use parts of the movement for another movement he had. When I received the watch, I noticed how many parts were really missing on this Valjoux 72C and was able to source the correct parts. Time to put it back together and see how it turns out.
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11 March 2020, 10:15 AM | #2 |
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Wow Phillip, that is an incredible piece. Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see the finish. I know it's in good hands.
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11 March 2020, 10:46 AM | #3 |
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Super cool. Can't wait for the update.
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11 March 2020, 12:00 PM | #4 |
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Worthy revival. Looking forward to updates
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11 March 2020, 12:10 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the post. Looks like you have your work cut out for you. Most interesting and exciting, it's a very nice watch. Cant wait to see it finished. Keep us updated!
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11 March 2020, 12:52 PM | #6 |
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Awesome piece! Reminds me of a triple date chrono Minerva I used to own...
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11 March 2020, 01:16 PM | #7 |
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Threads like this are awesome. Thank you, sir!
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11 March 2020, 01:20 PM | #8 |
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Do your wizardry. What a cliffhanger!
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11 March 2020, 01:27 PM | #9 |
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Looking forward to seeing your progress!
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11 March 2020, 02:00 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for taking us along on this odyssey. A lot to do there - and you’re the one to do it
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11 March 2020, 04:44 PM | #11 |
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Wow. What a piece.
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11 March 2020, 05:26 PM | #12 |
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11 March 2020, 06:13 PM | #13 |
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Wow. Looks to become a stunning piece once you complete the work needed. Can't wait to see end result. Thank you for posting.
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11 March 2020, 06:18 PM | #14 |
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Can’t wait to see the final outcome
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Phillip - have you had the chance to complete the reassembly and any pictures? It’s a fantastic timepiece... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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13 June 2020, 09:28 AM | #16 |
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Horology is blessed to have the skills and abilities of craftsmen such as Phillip
WHO NEEDS TO CHANGE HIS LOCATION TO MESA, ARIZONA (hope to drive my old 16613 over to you soon!)
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13 June 2020, 09:46 AM | #17 |
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Looks complicated
Very cool. Sent it to Egypt? They originally from the states?
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That watchmaker should be shot.
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13 June 2020, 07:29 PM | #20 |
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How did it function? Were the parts removed and put back together like that or was something cheaper/similar used?
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14 June 2020, 04:34 AM | #21 |
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The watch was not functioning and the parts removed were not replaced. I am still currently working on this watch and up until 5 days ago, was still finding missing parts.
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14 June 2020, 04:36 AM | #22 |
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I am actually still working on it and believe I now have every piece needed to finish her up. I will post some completed photos once finished.
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14 June 2020, 09:00 AM | #24 |
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So the owner got the watch back, not working and the guy who repaired it acted stupid? Would have loved to see that...
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14 June 2020, 09:16 AM | #25 |
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17 June 2020, 04:25 AM | #26 |
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Thank you for sharing
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19 June 2020, 05:36 PM | #27 |
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Anxious to appreciate your effort.
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Phillip Happy that the missing FEDEX package was found - hope it wasn’t this project because we’d love to see photos if it is done or nearly so... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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22 December 2020, 02:45 AM | #29 |
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No, thanks goodness it was not. I am still working on this Daytona as an older watchmaker stripped it for parts. Also, there is incredible wear in certain places where I am having to make several parts for it to function.
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