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SearChart · 10 November 2018, 10:10 PM

Hey TRF,

I started working on this old worn and badly polished GMT-Master 1675.
Customer wants it polished again so I did the best I could to make it look good again.

Crown thread was worn so it needs a new crown and tube and a new plexi to ensure water resistance.
We ran out of two movement parts that I need

so I'll continue working on this when the our new supply of parts is coming in from Geneva next week.

SearChart · 10 November 2018, 10:12 PM

crazymcmichael · 10 November 2018, 10:17 PM

wow awesome lets pics coming please !!!!!

Chilly Coconut · 10 November 2018, 10:30 PM

Looks amazing so far, Bas. Boy, he really got his money’s worth out of that plexi, huh!

1William · 10 November 2018, 10:40 PM

Very nice. I would have just had a new crystal and movement service but each owner is different.

benvh · 10 November 2018, 11:13 PM

Looking good so far! Love these threads, thanks for sharing!

Ben

lhanddds · 10 November 2018, 11:15 PM

Very nice work

Enicarman · 11 November 2018, 12:03 AM

Love to see this. My 1675 1959 model is just back from getting a new crown and tube and crystal. Took months for my watch maker to find the correct crown, as the old one had very worn threads.

Abdullah71601 · 11 November 2018, 12:19 AM

Nice work Bas!

037 · 11 November 2018, 12:26 AM

Looking great, Bas! Are you doing anything with the hands to stop the tritium from cracking and falling out?

gt0279a · 11 November 2018, 12:45 AM

Great work and photos as always.

Case looks better IMO as it doesn’t appear much material was removed but rather it fixed the previous overpolishing.

With future wabi it will look even better.

rootbeer7 · 11 November 2018, 12:49 AM

Looks great. What an incredible skill-set. Hope it’s not a silly question, but how do you know where to polish and what to leave?

Onequik135i · 11 November 2018, 12:53 AM

Looks way better now, nice work.

Cru Jones · 11 November 2018, 01:04 AM

It takes a delicate hand to bring that one back to life.

RHIII · 11 November 2018, 02:05 AM

Looks GREAT so far!!!

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SearChart · 11 November 2018, 02:08 AM

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 037

Looking great, Bas! Are you doing anything with the hands to stop the tritium from cracking and falling out?

Going to apply a very thin layer of clear glue underneath so that the lume stays in place

SearChart · 11 November 2018, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Looks great. What an incredible skill-set. Hope it’s not a silly question, but how do you know where to polish and what to leave?

Depends on where the dent/scratch is located and how deep it is. Most things can be buffed out easily.
You'll learn over time what you can get out and what to leave.

There was a deeper scratch on one of the lugs, even after refinishing it is still slightly visible so I'm going to leave that.

SearChart · 11 November 2018, 02:11 AM

Joearch · 11 November 2018, 02:13 AM

Wonderful post to follow

jlovda · 11 November 2018, 02:13 AM

I own a Pepsi 1675 from 1974. I realize older hands are not gold but it amazes me how they can start to corrode when the case is supposed to be sealed shut. Do the lubricants form a gas that affects the hands?

ltmgeller · 11 November 2018, 02:17 AM

Brew · 11 November 2018, 02:20 AM

So cool!

Scapegoat · 11 November 2018, 02:24 AM

Thanks for sharing my friend!

Nikrnic · 11 November 2018, 02:25 AM

Someone is going to be real happy when that one's done..

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SearChart · 11 November 2018, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlovda

I own a Pepsi 1675 from 1974. I realize older hands are not gold but it amazes me how they can start to corrode when the case is supposed to be sealed shut. Do the lubricants form a gas that affects the hands?

There's still moisture in the air inside the case and over time this can lead to corrosion. You could also have a old/faulty/damaged gasket.

Tools · 11 November 2018, 02:46 AM

Looks Great.

toolr · 11 November 2018, 02:54 AM

Wonderful Bas, exceptional work on the case!

123Blueface · 11 November 2018, 02:59 AM

Nice!

Dsmith1974 · 11 November 2018, 03:10 AM

Great job Bas! That watch looks superb, plexiglass should make a comeback.

1675 would definitely be the next watch for me. How much would an ‘ok’ one be? Eg scratched, no box or papers and in need of a service but basically sound.

Speedbird-1 · 11 November 2018, 03:25 AM

Real craftsmanship, beautiful work Bas.

Please post more of your work.

Even stuff you might perhaps find mundane, I'm sure would be of interest to many members.

ps. What's the 'RB'?

11 November 2018, 12:45 AM	#11
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 569	Great work and photos as always. Case looks better IMO as it doesn’t appear much material was removed but rather it fixed the previous overpolishing. With future wabi it will look even better. __________________ Current: Rolex Daytona 116500 \| Rolex Submariner 116610 \| Zenith El Primero 03.2150.400/69 Past: Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 \| Rolex Submariner 16610 \| Rolex Submariner 1680

11 November 2018, 12:49 AM	#12
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,950	Looks great. What an incredible skill-set. Hope it’s not a silly question, but how do you know where to polish and what to leave? __________________ @imrootbeer7

11 November 2018, 12:53 AM	#13
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,418	Looks way better now, nice work. __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Silver Snoopy / PAM24 / PAM111

11 November 2018, 02:17 AM	#21
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11 November 2018, 02:46 AM	#26
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,037	Looks Great. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 November 2018, 10:17 PM	#3
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	wow awesome lets pics coming please !!!!!

10 November 2018, 10:30 PM	#4
Chilly Coconut Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: South Posts: 558	Looks amazing so far, Bas. Boy, he really got his money’s worth out of that plexi, huh!

10 November 2018, 10:40 PM	#5
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Very nice. I would have just had a new crystal and movement service but each owner is different.

10 November 2018, 11:13 PM	#6
benvh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Boston Posts: 438	Looking good so far! Love these threads, thanks for sharing! Ben

10 November 2018, 11:15 PM	#7
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Very nice work

11 November 2018, 12:03 AM	#8
Enicarman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 94	Love to see this. My 1675 1959 model is just back from getting a new crown and tube and crystal. Took months for my watch maker to find the correct crown, as the old one had very worn threads.

11 November 2018, 12:19 AM	#9
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	Nice work Bas!

11 November 2018, 12:26 AM	#10
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Looking great, Bas! Are you doing anything with the hands to stop the tritium from cracking and falling out?

11 November 2018, 01:04 AM	#14
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	It takes a delicate hand to bring that one back to life.

11 November 2018, 02:05 AM	#15
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Looks GREAT so far!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 November 2018, 02:13 AM	#19
Joearch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,471	Wonderful post to follow

11 November 2018, 02:13 AM	#20
jlovda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: John Location: Midwest Watch: 5513,1675,216570 Posts: 1,465	I own a Pepsi 1675 from 1974. I realize older hands are not gold but it amazes me how they can start to corrode when the case is supposed to be sealed shut. Do the lubricants form a gas that affects the hands?

11 November 2018, 02:20 AM	#22
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	So cool!

11 November 2018, 02:24 AM	#23
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,765	Thanks for sharing my friend!

11 November 2018, 02:25 AM	#24
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,158	Someone is going to be real happy when that one's done.. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

11 November 2018, 02:54 AM	#27
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,337	Wonderful Bas, exceptional work on the case!

11 November 2018, 02:59 AM	#28
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 4,939	Nice! __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

11 November 2018, 03:10 AM	#29
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	Great job Bas! That watch looks superb, plexiglass should make a comeback. 1675 would definitely be the next watch for me. How much would an ‘ok’ one be? Eg scratched, no box or papers and in need of a service but basically sound.

11 November 2018, 03:25 AM	#30
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,061	Real craftsmanship, beautiful work Bas. Please post more of your work. Even stuff you might perhaps find mundane, I'm sure would be of interest to many members. ps. What's the 'RB'?

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