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fadeawaybfa · 19 December 2011, 06:52 PM

Ho gia mandato un mesaggio a lei

Sean.c · 30 June 2012, 08:22 PM

How much is this laser welding on average ? This should be widely used!

Andad · 30 June 2012, 08:31 PM

The welding is not expensive IMO and is just like any other welding but in the case of Rolex repairs the material needs to be matched as close as possible.
The watch would need to be stipped down to allow the damaged part to be welded, re-faced, polished and re-assembled.

Each repair would need to be assessed and costed.

Give Dalton a call if you need this type of work done.

Sean.c · 30 June 2012, 10:41 PM

Thanks buddy!! Need someone who can help repair a dent!!

Robbby · 1 July 2012, 08:46 PM

This 5513 caseback has been sold for a lot of money on eBay

What about the missing parts?
Can it laser welded?

honeybear · 4 November 2012, 04:35 PM

This is impressive. Thanks for sharing.

Vincent65 · 4 November 2012, 05:43 PM

Looks nice, but I don't think any discerning buyer might think they are NOS and that claim wasn't made. I know no-one has said it was, but the obvious fear is the progression that this may develop into a scary scenario where items are passed off as newer than they really are. I agree it's good if you badly dent your case and want it repaired. I like a few light battle scars on my vintage, but something deep would bother me.

In the top example above - the case sides and bevels on the edges look better, but the crown guards don't look 'restored' to me. They still look polished and soft, so to me they have been overlooked. Nice work though.

harry in montreal · 4 November 2012, 11:46 PM

I would do this for case corrosion rendering a failed preaaure test. Apart from this, I like the door dings on my vintage watches. H

joe100 · 5 November 2012, 12:09 AM

Dings and scratches give a watch character

eparisini · 5 November 2012, 09:42 PM

Davide from Laboratorio Portanova in Bologna ITALY is a Good Guy!

seabreeze · 9 March 2013, 10:50 PM

Fantastic post. Thank you

etp095 · 18 April 2013, 09:48 AM

I really admire the welding work,really nice to know an old beat up/damaged case could be brought back to life.
Thank you for sharing.

CrownMe · 22 February 2014, 02:31 PM

Wont see me buying any ""Un Polished"" watches....

joseluu · 22 February 2014, 09:22 PM

It would be interesting to know the price ratio between making an old watch look new and making a new watch look old (both avenues are taken by unscrupulous vintage vendors).

dysondiver · 22 February 2014, 09:49 PM

ive seen the laser welding on u tube ,,, love to see the tig set up ,,, if anyone has a picture ,, i can weld coke cans together ,,, but still wouldnt go near a watch case ,,, but id like to see someone who can ,,, also used to work in ndt , the clues will be there if you know what to look for .. but for the average buyer ,,, its another can of worms.

RolexGMTgoldmen · 20 November 2017, 11:18 AM

Haoo

30 June 2012, 08:31 PM	#33
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,807	The welding is not expensive IMO and is just like any other welding but in the case of Rolex repairs the material needs to be matched as close as possible. The watch would need to be stipped down to allow the damaged part to be welded, re-faced, polished and re-assembled. Each repair would need to be assessed and costed. Give Dalton a call if you need this type of work done. __________________ E

4 November 2012, 04:35 PM	#36
honeybear "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Vacheron Overseas Posts: 297	This is impressive. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Patek Philippe Calatrava 5119J; Vacheron Constantin Overseas; Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Duo; Rolex Submariner 114060; Baume and Mercier Hampton Annual Calendar; Tudor Heritage Black Bay.

5 November 2012, 12:09 AM	#39
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Dings and scratches give a watch character __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

5 November 2012, 09:42 PM	#40
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18 April 2013, 09:48 AM	#42
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	I really admire the welding work,really nice to know an old beat up/damaged case could be brought back to life. Thank you for sharing. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

19 December 2011, 06:52 PM	#31
fadeawaybfa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: bologna Posts: 4	Ho gia mandato un mesaggio a lei

30 June 2012, 08:22 PM	#32
Sean.c Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai / Ireland Watch: Sub date Posts: 505	How much is this laser welding on average ? This should be widely used!

30 June 2012, 10:41 PM	#34
Sean.c Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai / Ireland Watch: Sub date Posts: 505	Thanks buddy!! Need someone who can help repair a dent!!

1 July 2012, 08:46 PM	#35
Robbby Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 29	This 5513 caseback has been sold for a lot of money on eBay What about the missing parts? Can it laser welded?

4 November 2012, 05:43 PM	#37
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	Looks nice, but I don't think any discerning buyer might think they are NOS and that claim wasn't made. I know no-one has said it was, but the obvious fear is the progression that this may develop into a scary scenario where items are passed off as newer than they really are. I agree it's good if you badly dent your case and want it repaired. I like a few light battle scars on my vintage, but something deep would bother me. In the top example above - the case sides and bevels on the edges look better, but the crown guards don't look 'restored' to me. They still look polished and soft, so to me they have been overlooked. Nice work though.

4 November 2012, 11:46 PM	#38
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	I would do this for case corrosion rendering a failed preaaure test. Apart from this, I like the door dings on my vintage watches. H

9 March 2013, 10:50 PM	#41
seabreeze 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ed Location: Martha's Vineyard Posts: 832	Fantastic post. Thank you

22 February 2014, 02:31 PM	#43
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Wont see me buying any ""Un Polished"" watches....

22 February 2014, 09:22 PM	#44
joseluu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Madrid (Spain) Posts: 702	It would be interesting to know the price ratio between making an old watch look new and making a new watch look old (both avenues are taken by unscrupulous vintage vendors).

22 February 2014, 09:49 PM	#45
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	ive seen the laser welding on u tube ,,, love to see the tig set up ,,, if anyone has a picture ,, i can weld coke cans together ,,, but still wouldnt go near a watch case ,,, but id like to see someone who can ,,, also used to work in ndt , the clues will be there if you know what to look for .. but for the average buyer ,,, its another can of worms.

20 November 2017, 11:18 AM	#46
RolexGMTgoldmen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 21	Haoo

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