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Old 8 November 2013, 10:44 PM   #91
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Great story Jason, enjoy it
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Old 25 February 2014, 12:26 AM   #92
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I realized this morning that I never posted any before and after shots in this thread. I wanted them there for archival purposes. I hope everyone doesn't mind.















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Old 25 February 2014, 12:44 AM   #93
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Congrats Jason- that's an incredible looking SD.
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Old 25 February 2014, 12:52 AM   #94
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Old 25 February 2014, 01:11 AM   #95
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...I hope everyone doesn't mind.
Oh we don't mind. ;) Thanks for posting! That's one handsome, rugged watch!
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Old 25 February 2014, 01:39 AM   #96
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Mind more photos of a vintage Sea-Dweller? Never! What a beautiful timepiece. Great, great story. Congrats!
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Old 25 February 2014, 01:46 AM   #97
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Amazing stort and watch
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Old 25 February 2014, 01:58 AM   #98
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before and after pics are the best.
this is why we shouldn't stress about scratches and just enjoy wearing them.
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Old 25 February 2014, 02:10 AM   #99
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before and after pics are the best.
this is why we shouldn't stress about scratches and just enjoy wearing them.
For me this experience has made me a believer in never polishing a watch so that it retains its original lines. I would much rather have original scratches with original lug chamfers and original demarcated crown guards. Rounded edges and protruding lug bars is WAY WORSE IMHO.
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Old 25 February 2014, 02:57 AM   #100
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That's an amazing watch Jason. What a find! Who did you get to do the restoration?
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Old 25 February 2014, 03:25 AM   #101
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That's an amazing watch Jason. What a find! Who did you get to do the restoration?
ABC Watchwerks. The work wasn't cheap, but they sourced a bracelet and bezel insert as well as the modified T39 service crystal. The service /restoration / parts cost me just shy of $3,000.......still VERY affordable considering my initial output when I acquired it.
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Old 25 February 2014, 03:59 AM   #102
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Congratulations Jason! A fantastic piece that's really got me thinking 1665 (darn it!).
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Old 25 February 2014, 03:59 AM   #103
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Great photos of a good job on a fab watch, Jason!
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Old 25 February 2014, 04:20 AM   #104
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Wow, love the story and the watch.. :P
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Old 25 February 2014, 04:26 AM   #105
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Those before and afters are mind blowing.

Cheers to you for the find and investment. Very very well done.
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Old 25 February 2014, 05:45 AM   #106
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Keep the pictures coming Jason. Love looking at that beauty. This thread is great inspiration for people hunting for barn finds.

I think I'm gonna do the same thing you did and get the tops of the lugs brushed but leave the sides alone.
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Old 25 February 2014, 05:53 AM   #107
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What a cool story! I love the before and after shots. Congrats on a fantastic piece!
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Old 25 February 2014, 06:03 AM   #108
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Great story of a well used real tool watch. Very cool.
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Old 25 February 2014, 06:07 AM   #109
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unpolished case and unmolested dial and hands with ABSOLUTELY STUNNING PATINA!!!!!!

Congrats on a fantastic moment and watch!!!
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Old 25 February 2014, 06:11 AM   #110
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Wow great looking watch; excellent pseudo-restoration job, well done!


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Old 25 February 2014, 06:55 AM   #111
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Great story and one amazing watch! Is the T39 modified by ABC in-house? Which end links did you end up going with for this bracelet?
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Old 25 February 2014, 06:56 AM   #112
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unpolished case and unmolested dial and hands with ABSOLUTELY STUNNING PATINA!!!!!!

Congrats on a fantastic moment and watch!!!
Abc watchwerks does some of the best polishing I have seen. Absolutely Stunning
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Old 25 February 2014, 07:11 AM   #113
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Old 25 February 2014, 08:10 AM   #114
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Just read this from beginning to end. That thing is simply gorgeous! What an amazing find....and an even better friend.
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Old 25 February 2014, 08:17 AM   #115
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Old 25 February 2014, 08:36 AM   #116
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Nice barfind. It buffed out just right.

Congrats!
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Old 25 February 2014, 08:46 AM   #117
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Just seeing this for the first time. Amazing story.
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Old 27 February 2014, 02:46 AM   #118
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Glad that I happened to stop by the forums today to see these pics posted - remember the OP :). Turned out beautiful!!!!
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Old 26 May 2014, 09:08 PM   #119
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Beautiful restoration Jason!
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Old 26 May 2014, 09:48 PM   #120
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Beautiful turnaround, amazing what a tub of Polywatch will do
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