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japenney · 5 May 2017, 12:51 PM

So today I sent my 1973 1675 GMT only 1 day after purchasing it to LAWW for a case refinish and they are also going to put the original hands back on the watch (aftermarket on now because original hands were removed during a service) and they are also going to do a bezel swap for me. The current bezel is the first picture and the second picture is the swap. I like the second one more :). i also sent the bracelet off to Michael young for a restoration (the current bracelet on watch is aftermarket). When all is said and done I think it will be a beautiful watch!!! I will post before and after pics when it gets back if you like

I ended up getting the watch for $8000 US from a friend complete with original bracelet, 3 inserts, original hands & dial, and warranty papers + box. It may cost me $1000 or so to get LAWW and Michael Young to make it look amazing but I am willing to pay that price and wait a couple of months

Josh

cop414 · 5 May 2017, 01:19 PM

Kudos to you Josh for giving that gorgeous GMT another life! Can't wait to see the end result.

sensui · 5 May 2017, 01:32 PM

Will turn out great, I whole heartily agree on the insert.

twnturbo · 5 May 2017, 01:38 PM

good luck should be nice when complete

Sky21 · 5 May 2017, 01:43 PM

That is going to be absolutely killer once LAWW and MY get finished with it!! You'll have a beautiful watch that you'll be very happy to wear. Do you have any pics of the original hands by any chance?

japenney · 5 May 2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky21

That is going to be absolutely killer once LAWW and MY get finished with it!! You'll have a beautiful watch that you'll be very happy to wear. Do you have any pics of the original hands by any chance?

I really wish I took pics of the original hands before I shipped it out today....they looked a similar color to these from Google if memory is good. I liked them alot.

Thanks for he comments guys..I'm really excited to get it back !

DLRIDES · 5 May 2017, 03:55 PM

Who/what is Laww ?

Amex4711 · 5 May 2017, 04:09 PM

I am very interested in its outcome Josh

and happy to see the result

rootbeer7 · 5 May 2017, 04:16 PM

I did the same with mine. RSC here and MY Hong Kong. Looking forward to seeing both. My bracelet was particularly weak at the ends, but the watch just needed service and light polish.

RLX-lvr · 5 May 2017, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Who/what is Laww ?

Los Angeles Watch Works, an independent watch servicing/ refinishing shop.

DLRIDES · 5 May 2017, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

Los Angeles Watch Works, an independent watch servicing/ refinishing shop.

Thanks !

swish77 · 6 May 2017, 01:45 AM

Great moves all around. Warning: Don't let MY polish your bracelet! His shop is very good at tightening/restoring links, but they ruined one of my bracelets with overly aggressive polishing that all but removed the crown on the clasp. Sigh.

mjclark32 · 6 May 2017, 01:52 AM

Will be worth it

Tom1675 · 6 May 2017, 02:42 AM

Awesome, looking forward to the after pics!

What does the 3rd insert look like? You could vend it here and offset the LAWW/MY work...

japenney · 6 May 2017, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom1675

Awesome, looking forward to the after pics!

What does the 3rd insert look like? You could vend it here and offset the LAWW/MY work...

The third insert is a basic service insert for a 1675 in new condition. The owner picked it up incase he ever wanted that new look. No real value to that one :).

I'll email MY again and make sure it's only a light polish after hearing the above story.

Tom1675 · 6 May 2017, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by japenney

The third insert is a basic service insert for a 1675 in new condition. The owner picked it up incase he ever wanted that new look. No real value to that one :).

I'll email MY again and make sure it's only a light polish after hearing the above story.

Cool, thanks. Its a great one, congrats!!!!

I wouldn't even polish it. Why do you want to? Its vintage: patina, insert fade, a used and not abused case like the this is consistent with the rest of the piece. Taking care of stretch is always a solid move but beyond that only a service when necessary is all that is needed imho.

Colin10101 · 6 May 2017, 03:57 AM

Can't wait to see the finished product!

Gina Marie · 9 May 2017, 10:25 AM

i have used both for each service. MY is great....you just have to manage him as they get busy. Beau at LAWW did my 5513 and i was amazed at the results....epic case refinish. I was really happy....beyond belief....it was not cheap but worth it.

rootbeer7 · 22 June 2017, 06:52 AM

Any news yet? Mine is finished and being sent this week.

watchlovr · 23 June 2017, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

Great moves all around. Warning: Don't let MY polish your bracelet! His shop is very good at tightening/restoring links, but they ruined one of my bracelets with overly aggressive polishing that all but removed the crown on the clasp. Sigh.

On the other hand I have had 10 bracelets done by MY and none were too heavily polished.

japenney · 23 June 2017, 11:54 PM

Will be done soon....Bracelet on its way back and I have case preview pics from LAWW although the resolution is too big for me to post them !

Boaters · 24 June 2017, 07:37 AM

Can't wait to see the pics

JohnAcosta · 25 June 2017, 01:30 AM

Looking forward to the finished product!

japenney · 29 June 2017, 07:30 AM

bracelet is back from MY! Waiting on the watch now

daniyo · 29 June 2017, 09:21 AM

Wow! that finish looks great! thanks for posting the follow-up :) exciting and well worth the wait.

Aceldama · 30 June 2017, 05:34 AM

Nice! I just boxed up and labeled my 9315 to send it off to MY. Not too bad of a wait.

joli160 · 30 June 2017, 06:42 AM

That looks really nice

SubKing · 30 June 2017, 07:23 AM

looks great! how about posting a picture of the back side of the bracelet?

That is where all the work is done and would like to see how it was preserved.

cop414 · 30 June 2017, 07:29 AM

Looks great, can't wait to see it all together! Thanks for the update.

japenney · 1 July 2017, 09:56 AM

case preview from LAWW. I should have it back next week! Sorry for my poor paint skills, lol.

5 May 2017, 01:19 PM	#2
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,824	Kudos to you Josh for giving that gorgeous GMT another life! Can't wait to see the end result. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

5 May 2017, 01:38 PM	#4
twnturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: SoCal Watch: 1675 GMT/1680 MKIV Posts: 319	good luck should be nice when complete __________________ Rolex 1680 Red Submariner MKIV Full set Rolex 1675 Pepsi GMT Full set Rolex 1675 GMT Radial dial Full set TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Day Date Bell & Ross BR03-92

5 May 2017, 04:09 PM	#8
Amex4711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Thomas Location: Germany Watch: yes of course Posts: 1,889	I am very interested in its outcome Josh and happy to see the result __________________ current Rolex collection: to much......

5 May 2017, 04:16 PM	#9
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,950	I did the same with mine. RSC here and MY Hong Kong. Looking forward to seeing both. My bracelet was particularly weak at the ends, but the watch just needed service and light polish. __________________ @imrootbeer7

6 May 2017, 01:52 AM	#13
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Will be worth it __________________

5 May 2017, 01:32 PM	#3
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Will turn out great, I whole heartily agree on the insert.

5 May 2017, 01:43 PM	#5
Sky21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 885	That is going to be absolutely killer once LAWW and MY get finished with it!! You'll have a beautiful watch that you'll be very happy to wear. Do you have any pics of the original hands by any chance?

5 May 2017, 03:55 PM	#7
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,596	Who/what is Laww ?

6 May 2017, 01:45 AM	#12
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,789	Great moves all around. Warning: Don't let MY polish your bracelet! His shop is very good at tightening/restoring links, but they ruined one of my bracelets with overly aggressive polishing that all but removed the crown on the clasp. Sigh.

6 May 2017, 02:42 AM	#14
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,172	Awesome, looking forward to the after pics! What does the 3rd insert look like? You could vend it here and offset the LAWW/MY work...

6 May 2017, 03:57 AM	#17
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	Can't wait to see the finished product! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

9 May 2017, 10:25 AM	#18
Gina Marie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Baby! Posts: 1,068	i have used both for each service. MY is great....you just have to manage him as they get busy. Beau at LAWW did my 5513 and i was amazed at the results....epic case refinish. I was really happy....beyond belief....it was not cheap but worth it.

22 June 2017, 06:52 AM	#19
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,950	Any news yet? Mine is finished and being sent this week. __________________ @imrootbeer7

23 June 2017, 11:54 PM	#21
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Will be done soon....Bracelet on its way back and I have case preview pics from LAWW although the resolution is too big for me to post them !

24 June 2017, 07:37 AM	#22
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Can't wait to see the pics

29 June 2017, 09:21 AM	#25
daniyo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: US-California Posts: 21	Wow! that finish looks great! thanks for posting the follow-up :) exciting and well worth the wait.

30 June 2017, 05:34 AM	#26
Aceldama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Cal Watch: Dads Omega Cal 601 Posts: 707	Nice! I just boxed up and labeled my 9315 to send it off to MY. Not too bad of a wait.

30 June 2017, 06:42 AM	#27
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,342	That looks really nice __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

30 June 2017, 07:23 AM	#28
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	looks great! how about posting a picture of the back side of the bracelet? That is where all the work is done and would like to see how it was preserved.

30 June 2017, 07:29 AM	#29
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,824	Looks great, can't wait to see it all together! Thanks for the update. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

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