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037 · 11 November 2018, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

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

Excellent. Keep it looking original.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

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.

That's impossible to answer without seeing the watch. Value is determined by the dial, hands, case and bracelet. It's best to research on your own and ask in the vintage board if you're absolutely stuck. This thread isn't ideal for that.

mailman · 11 November 2018, 03:34 AM

Great work Bas

AJM914 · 11 November 2018, 03:35 AM

Lookin good!

pyrostick · 11 November 2018, 04:20 AM

These are so cool to follow, thanks for sharing!

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Beckster · 11 November 2018, 04:37 AM

Thanks for posting Bas. Very cool indeed for those of us who don’t ever get to see this.

springer · 11 November 2018, 05:07 AM

That is some very nice work Bas. Outstanding!!!

Wahlberg · 11 November 2018, 05:11 AM

Were the hands replaced in the past, colours between the dial and hands looks a bit different (dial looks beige'ish vs the white hands)?

Great work btw!

daemonix · 11 November 2018, 05:12 AM

Amazing

rootbeer7 · 11 November 2018, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

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.

Thank you for your answer.

10klakes · 11 November 2018, 05:55 AM

Awesome pics, thanks for posting them.

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harvey · 11 November 2018, 05:59 AM

Bas your work is incredible!

Does one watchmaker do the complete overhaul...from start to finish?

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crazymcmichael · 11 November 2018, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey

Bas your work is incredible!

Does one watchmaker do the complete overhaul...from start to finish?

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Yes indeed, are you working now in name for RSC?? How does that work? man this is awesome let the photo s come!

sensui · 11 November 2018, 06:26 AM

Looks great m. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work.

datejust24 · 11 November 2018, 06:28 AM

Beautiful Bas!! Looks like you did a damn fine job on the case too brother

Daytonaman799 · 11 November 2018, 06:28 AM

Looks awesome

SearChart · 11 November 2018, 06:33 AM

Thanks everyone

I very much enjoy working on these watches, especially vintage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Were the hands replaced in the past, colours between the dial and hands looks a bit different (dial looks beige'ish vs the white hands)?

Great work btw!

Yes these were probably replaced in the past, which is common practice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey

Bas your work is incredible!

Does one watchmaker do the complete overhaul...from start to finish?

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Thanks a lot!
Yes we do the complete overhaul, movement & refinishing, and I wouldn't want it any other way

Finslayer83 · 11 November 2018, 06:42 AM

These threads are great!

SearChart · 11 November 2018, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

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'?

I might do more of these threads

I really don't know what the RB stands for though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

These threads are great!

harvey · 11 November 2018, 06:33 PM

Back again...

Bas I appreciate you're super busy but maybe a question and answer thread would be great. There was a successful one with a person who worked in an AD.

Having you here is a plus, as you provide an insight that we would never get to see.

Sorry for taking your thread off tangent.

Speedbird-1 · 11 November 2018, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

I might do more of these threads

I really don't know what the RB stands for though.

Might I very respectfully suggest it represents; Rolexmeister Bas!

chows99 · 11 November 2018, 11:52 PM

Nice to know what goes on behind the scenes!

Richard Carver · 12 November 2018, 01:52 AM

Lovely stuff, appreciate the effort!

bsh_watch · 12 November 2018, 01:53 AM

Lovely work, these types of threads are what make this forum amazing.

kauffee · 12 November 2018, 02:02 AM

These are quickly becoming my favorite threads on this forum. Thanks so much Bas.

incontrol · 15 November 2018, 11:46 AM

These are some of the most interesting threads on TRF. Thanks Bas for posting these. I love seeing what can be done to revive these older, well worn watches.

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dubins930 · 15 November 2018, 11:49 AM

Love the post! Thanks for sharing and great work on the GMT!

TimeRookie · 15 November 2018, 01:16 PM

Amazing as always.....

Did you get your parts yet?

Brian Page · 15 November 2018, 01:38 PM

Bas, please do more of these threads they are the best!!!

Jonnyj · 15 November 2018, 01:42 PM

Wow great job !

blue lion · 15 November 2018, 01:54 PM

I love seeing a well worn, well used watch.

11 November 2018, 03:34 AM	#32
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,356	Great work Bas __________________ JJ

11 November 2018, 03:35 AM	#33
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Lookin good! __________________

11 November 2018, 04:37 AM	#35
Beckster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 836	Thanks for posting Bas. Very cool indeed for those of us who don’t ever get to see this. __________________ Rolex Only Please

11 November 2018, 05:07 AM	#36
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,191	That is some very nice work Bas. Outstanding!!! __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

11 November 2018, 05:59 AM	#41
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,371	Bas your work is incredible! Does one watchmaker do the complete overhaul...from start to finish? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

11 November 2018, 04:20 AM	#34
pyrostick "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Colorado Watch: 114060 Posts: 161	These are so cool to follow, thanks for sharing! Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

11 November 2018, 05:11 AM	#37
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,530	Were the hands replaced in the past, colours between the dial and hands looks a bit different (dial looks beige'ish vs the white hands)? Great work btw!

11 November 2018, 05:12 AM	#38
daemonix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: London Posts: 48	Amazing

11 November 2018, 05:55 AM	#40
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	Awesome pics, thanks for posting them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 November 2018, 06:26 AM	#43
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Looks great m. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work.

11 November 2018, 06:28 AM	#44
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Beautiful Bas!! Looks like you did a damn fine job on the case too brother

11 November 2018, 06:28 AM	#45
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,499	Looks awesome

11 November 2018, 06:42 AM	#47
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	These threads are great!

11 November 2018, 06:33 PM	#49
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,371	Back again... Bas I appreciate you're super busy but maybe a question and answer thread would be great. There was a successful one with a person who worked in an AD. Having you here is a plus, as you provide an insight that we would never get to see. Sorry for taking your thread off tangent.

11 November 2018, 11:52 PM	#51
chows99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 604	Nice to know what goes on behind the scenes!

12 November 2018, 01:52 AM	#52
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Lovely stuff, appreciate the effort!

12 November 2018, 01:53 AM	#53
bsh_watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Boston Posts: 40	Lovely work, these types of threads are what make this forum amazing.

12 November 2018, 02:02 AM	#54
kauffee 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,379	These are quickly becoming my favorite threads on this forum. Thanks so much Bas.

15 November 2018, 11:46 AM	#55
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	These are some of the most interesting threads on TRF. Thanks Bas for posting these. I love seeing what can be done to revive these older, well worn watches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

15 November 2018, 11:49 AM	#56
dubins930 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 793	Love the post! Thanks for sharing and great work on the GMT!

15 November 2018, 01:16 PM	#57
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,190	Amazing as always..... Did you get your parts yet? __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

15 November 2018, 01:38 PM	#58
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,525	Bas, please do more of these threads they are the best!!!

15 November 2018, 01:42 PM	#59
Jonnyj "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Jonny Location: West Coast-Denver Watch: Yachtmaster 2 Posts: 708	Wow great job !

15 November 2018, 01:54 PM	#60
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	I love seeing a well worn, well used watch.

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