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cparks555 · 7 January 2019, 12:39 AM

Gentlemen

I would appreciate feedback on this please, it appears to have been completely polished and that is throwing me off.

Thanks!!

cparks555 · 7 January 2019, 12:54 AM

cparks555 · 7 January 2019, 12:56 AM

I cannot get a clear picture between lugs, however I can make out serial # barely and I believe it starts with a 4...

Frank80 · 7 January 2019, 07:57 AM

Can't tell if it's over polished because of the angle, but someone definitely mirror polished it. The bracelet looks to be on its last leg... very stretched.

GGGMT · 7 January 2019, 08:11 AM

Feedback:

Way over mirror polished. Bracelet weak.

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Floorguy · 7 January 2019, 08:42 AM

It’s so over polished, I can see MY reflection!!

cparks555 · 7 January 2019, 10:03 AM

Thanks fellas, this watch was given to my father by my mother on their wedding day in 1977. He gave it to me this weekend and I’d like to bring it back to it’s original condition, sending it to Rik Dietel Tuesday.

Dan S · 7 January 2019, 10:06 AM

The original finish can be restored, as can the bracelet.

cparks555 · 16 June 2020, 08:48 AM

Got the watch back a few months ago and just wanted to update this thread, turned out better than I expected. Rick did an amazing job!
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77T · 16 June 2020, 08:54 AM

Rik does good work.
Glad it has come back to a factory finish.

But when your Dad had it polished to a shiny finish, there’s nothing wrong if that was the look he wanted.

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Tools · 16 June 2020, 09:18 AM

Looks good.

Keep it clean and serviced and it should last you for your lifetime.

bradleyt09 · 16 June 2020, 09:34 AM

Congrats, what a nice piece and priceless sentimental value. It looks great. Did Rik "tighten" the bracelet too? How did he restore the original finish, skillful brushing or did he have to add metal?

zapokee · 16 June 2020, 10:51 AM

Wow, that looks awesome. What a transformation!

Treasure that baby and wear it in good health.

carwashchris · 16 June 2020, 11:29 AM

Oh that turned out so nice. The sigma dial is so sharp you got a real gem there.
Chris

motoikkyu · 21 June 2020, 12:39 AM

Congratulations on a great restoration! Praise to your restorer, Rik.

7 January 2019, 12:39 AM	#1
cparks555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SC Posts: 274	1603 Help Please Gentlemen I would appreciate feedback on this please, it appears to have been completely polished and that is throwing me off. Thanks!!

7 January 2019, 08:42 AM	#6
Floorguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,947	It’s so over polished, I can see MY reflection!! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

7 January 2019, 10:06 AM	#8
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,902	The original finish can be restored, as can the bracelet. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

16 June 2020, 08:54 AM	#10
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,714	1603 Help Please Rik does good work. Glad it has come back to a factory finish. But when your Dad had it polished to a shiny finish, there’s nothing wrong if that was the look he wanted. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

16 June 2020, 09:18 AM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,044	Looks good. Keep it clean and serviced and it should last you for your lifetime. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 January 2019, 12:54 AM	#2
cparks555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SC Posts: 274

7 January 2019, 12:56 AM	#3
cparks555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SC Posts: 274	I cannot get a clear picture between lugs, however I can make out serial # barely and I believe it starts with a 4...

7 January 2019, 07:57 AM	#4
Frank80 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: St.PeteBeach, FL Watch: u talkin' bout Posts: 90	Can't tell if it's over polished because of the angle, but someone definitely mirror polished it. The bracelet looks to be on its last leg... very stretched.

7 January 2019, 08:11 AM	#5
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,061	Feedback: Way over mirror polished. Bracelet weak. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 January 2019, 10:03 AM	#7
cparks555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SC Posts: 274	Thanks fellas, this watch was given to my father by my mother on their wedding day in 1977. He gave it to me this weekend and I’d like to bring it back to it’s original condition, sending it to Rik Dietel Tuesday.

16 June 2020, 08:48 AM	#9
cparks555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SC Posts: 274	Got the watch back a few months ago and just wanted to update this thread, turned out better than I expected. Rick did an amazing job! 65DD9AF0-9D91-4D3A-BAF3-6599AF0EE2F8.jpeg

16 June 2020, 09:34 AM	#12
bradleyt09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: florida Posts: 238	Congrats, what a nice piece and priceless sentimental value. It looks great. Did Rik "tighten" the bracelet too? How did he restore the original finish, skillful brushing or did he have to add metal?

16 June 2020, 10:51 AM	#13
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,344	Wow, that looks awesome. What a transformation! Treasure that baby and wear it in good health.

16 June 2020, 11:29 AM	#14
carwashchris 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Ohio Watch: Vintage DD'S Posts: 829	Oh that turned out so nice. The sigma dial is so sharp you got a real gem there. Chris

21 June 2020, 12:39 AM	#15
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	Congratulations on a great restoration! Praise to your restorer, Rik. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

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