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TimeLord2 · 7 August 2019, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BobDyl

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It looks fantastic! What did it look like before? did they take a little off the top of the lugs only and redo the bevels, or a full case refinish with laser-welding and lapping? Every time I see those crisp lines I briefly consider doing the same.

swish77 · 7 August 2019, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2

It looks fantastic! What did it look like before? did they take a little off the top of the lugs only and redo the bevels, or a full case refinish with laser-welding and lapping? Every time I see those crisp lines I briefly consider doing the same.

x2. I'd be very interested to see the "before" photos and hear the details.

Either way, looks fabulous. Maybe too "new" for some vintage lovers, but I'd be happy to wear that. Congrats.

BobDyl · 7 August 2019, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2

It looks fantastic! What did it look like before? did they take a little off the top of the lugs only and redo the bevels, or a full case refinish with laser-welding and lapping? Every time I see those crisp lines I briefly consider doing the same.

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Originally Posted by swish77

x2. I'd be very interested to see the "before" photos and hear the details.

Either way, looks fabulous. Maybe too "new" for some vintage lovers, but I'd be happy to wear that. Congrats.

Thanks guys. Here's a before photo on top. It was in good shape before too, just not as good. I believe they laser weld some new material on the edges, then cut a new chamfer...

TimeLord2 · 7 August 2019, 01:20 PM

Thank you for posting the before photos!

swish77 · 8 August 2019, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BobDyl

Thanks guys. Here's a before photo on top. It was in good shape before too, just not as good. I believe they laser weld some new material on the edges, then cut a new chamfer...

The lugs definitely look fatter now, which makes sense if the watchmaker added metal before recutting.

The debate is endless on this approach, originality vs. restoration. Not sure I would do it because I'm more old-school, but hard to argue with the results, based purely on looks.

Styles Bitchley · 8 August 2019, 12:51 AM

Looks pretty fantastic. Did they colour match the hands too?

BobDyl · 8 August 2019, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

Looks pretty fantastic. Did they colour match the hands too?

Yep they did. The hands are pretty ragged, might need replacing at some point...

Rags · 8 August 2019, 09:44 AM

Wow !!!! looks fantastic.. Great job by Rolliworks..

drefrank · 8 August 2019, 09:46 AM

Looks terrific!

athom · 9 August 2019, 04:56 AM

No one dare to post any GMT because this one rules !!! Congrats' !!!

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TimeLord2 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,054	Thank you for posting the before photos!

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