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mikkibarry · 11 July 2013, 12:33 PM

So this was my first foray into buying a super cheap watch and attempting to have it restored. I went to Bruno Park at vintagewatchrestoration.com because I found it on the web and he was super inexpensive, and it sounded like a good idea at the time. This was well before I joined this forum of smart people, and I admit I was a total N00b. However, the watch cost me 15.00, and it's sterling silver, so

Here's the before and after. I think I got lucky. Oh, and before it didn't work :-).

wingku · 11 July 2013, 01:35 PM

Great work!

mikkibarry · 11 July 2013, 02:33 PM

p.s. This was an experiment. I wouldn't do this to a Rolex :-)

andromeda160 · 16 July 2013, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mikkibarry

p.s. This was an experiment. I wouldn't do this to a Rolex :-)

so it got overhauled for $15 or what? I have a few old project watches i'd like to get going, and if its really this cheap, my collection is going to increase faster than a rabbit colony

mikkibarry · 16 July 2013, 02:40 AM

I believe the price was 175.00 for the complete overhaul including dial repaint. The watch itself cost 15.00. Forgive me for forgetting the overhaul price. I think I would trust this guy with stuff that I wasn't super particular about. But my Rolexes and other stuff I love go to Herndon Clock and Watch, Bob Ridley, and Rikki.

Oh Rikki you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Rikki....
You done yet? *sweet smile*

ONE TIME COLLETOR · 15 August 2013, 02:54 PM

A nice result.

mike@ec · 16 August 2013, 02:39 AM

great job !

andromeda160 · 18 August 2013, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mikkibarry

I believe the price was 175.00 for the complete overhaul including dial repaint. The watch itself cost 15.00. Forgive me for forgetting the overhaul price. I think I would trust this guy with stuff that I wasn't super particular about. But my Rolexes and other stuff I love go to Herndon Clock and Watch, Bob Ridley, and Rikki.

Oh Rikki you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Rikki....
You done yet? *sweet smile*

Mikki loves rikki??? How cute :D lol jk. $175 still isn't bad, I have an old Rolex trench watch I paid $10 for I want to get restored. But don't want to break the bank on Somthing that's going to be worthless when done.

11 July 2013, 02:33 PM	#3
mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	p.s. This was an experiment. I wouldn't do this to a Rolex :-) __________________ No Matter Where You Go - There You Are (and so's your Rolex) Card Carrying Chinese Crested Owner

16 July 2013, 02:40 AM	#5
mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	I believe the price was 175.00 for the complete overhaul including dial repaint. The watch itself cost 15.00. Forgive me for forgetting the overhaul price. I think I would trust this guy with stuff that I wasn't super particular about. But my Rolexes and other stuff I love go to Herndon Clock and Watch, Bob Ridley, and Rikki. Oh Rikki you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Rikki.... You done yet? sweet smile __________________ No Matter Where You Go - There You Are (and so's your Rolex) Card Carrying Chinese Crested Owner

11 July 2013, 01:35 PM	#2
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	Great work!

15 August 2013, 02:54 PM	#6
ONE TIME COLLETOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wester Australia Watch: anything vintage Posts: 15	A nice result.

16 August 2013, 02:39 AM	#7
mike@ec "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer II, Posts: 419	great job !

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