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7 February 2019, 11:36 AM | #1 |
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LAWW Restored heirloom Datejust 160133
This was my fathers watch, he bought it new in 1986. It was worn daily until he passed in 1998. It was over polished and I had swapped the bezel/dial/date-wheel/crystal out 15 years ago. I kept the original bezel thankfully.
I have wanted to restore it for a long time, I didn’t know until I started reading the vintage forum it was possible to repair over polished cases. I sent it to LAWW to service/refinish the case, swap in a different dial, Rolex date-wheel, new crystal. I think it turned out nice, I don’t feel bad for bastardizing my fathers watch anymore. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
7 February 2019, 11:45 AM | #2 |
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That looks fantastic. Great job by LAWW.
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7 February 2019, 11:54 AM | #3 |
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Looks great!
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7 February 2019, 12:06 PM | #4 |
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It looks absolutely stunning. Great set you have. Enjoy.
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7 February 2019, 12:06 PM | #5 |
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Come on, where the heck is the wrist shot?
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7 February 2019, 12:08 PM | #6 |
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That looks fantastic...did you have a before pic?
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7 February 2019, 12:09 PM | #7 |
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Beautiful, my first two Rolex were bought at Corrigan’s in 1984 and 1986.
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7 February 2019, 12:15 PM | #8 |
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Looks wonderful. Cheers
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7 February 2019, 12:20 PM | #9 |
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That’s one beautiful watch.
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7 February 2019, 12:22 PM | #10 |
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Nice job
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7 February 2019, 12:23 PM | #11 |
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That looks minty
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7 February 2019, 12:26 PM | #12 |
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Very impressive.
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7 February 2019, 12:40 PM | #13 |
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Stunning !
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7 February 2019, 12:50 PM | #14 |
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That looks crisp and clean. A great restoration!
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7 February 2019, 01:53 PM | #15 |
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7 February 2019, 02:40 PM | #17 |
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I'm not ordinarily one to pick errant nits but that watch is so close to perfect a champagne date wheel would not go amiss.
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would a champagne date wheel be the only one correct/used on a dial of this color dial? I thought that some of the silver/lighter dials were shipped with white date wheels. I appreciate you pointing it out, I can have it swapped out next time I send it out. |
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7 February 2019, 04:00 PM | #19 |
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Gold markers came with gold wheel. You see many mismatched because of dial changes over the years.
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7 February 2019, 04:04 PM | #20 |
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Thank you Richard.
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7 February 2019, 04:44 PM | #21 |
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Beau at LAWW is a true master! Great result! Enjoy your dad’s watch in good health.
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7 February 2019, 10:42 PM | #22 |
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Beautiful watch! Take pleasure in wearing it.
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8 February 2019, 02:07 AM | #23 |
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8 February 2019, 03:29 AM | #24 |
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Great job! Thanks for sharing your story. Amazing result.
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8 February 2019, 04:21 AM | #25 |
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Love that dial! LAWW strikes again, beautiful finish!
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9 February 2019, 04:17 AM | #26 |
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It looks great, I think your father would be proud!
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LAWW Restored heirloom Datejust 160133
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So there were white, light champagne and dark champagne wheels? It sure is a pisser I used the wrong wheel. I need to see if I can find a wheel to swap. I’m glad you pointed it out, I want this to be 100% correct. Quote:
Thank you for that. Even though this is my watch now, that is what this project is about. |
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15 February 2019, 08:55 AM | #28 |
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I saw a chart once that depicted 6 different shades of gold date discs. I suspect your dial would require a very light one.
This is my 1968 DJ which has the lightest gold disc I've ever seen. |
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LAWW Restored heirloom Datejust 160133
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Is this closer/better? I hope so. I wouldn’t wear this one with the wrong wheel in it, and just got it back. It’s in rotation now which is satisfying... that I like it enough to leave the Tudor 76100 at home every other day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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Excellent work from one of the best in case refinishing (Beau). Enjoy your dad's watch in the best of health
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