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jzeigler · 20 March 2018, 05:32 AM

Just wanted to get people’s thoughts on this. I have a 1675 and I am debating whether or not I want to send it to LAWW to do a vintage case restore. Case has a decent amount of metal still, but is a little soft/worn down on some parts and wondering if it would make a big difference to get these edges sharpened up. Obviously there’s no right answer, but curious to hear what other people think.

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tjbender · 20 March 2018, 05:44 AM

Only you can make that call. That said, they do phenomenal work and are the only people I’d trust with a piece like that.

Rc30matt · 20 March 2018, 05:53 AM

I recently had my 1680 red sub done by LAWW and whilst they did an amazing job, its now almost too perfect. It feels like Ive lost some of the history of the watch and I almost regret having it done. Just a thought..

henrylee · 20 March 2018, 06:05 AM

I would leave it be

sensui · 20 March 2018, 06:07 AM

Leave that alone.....looks great already.

springer · 20 March 2018, 06:14 AM

I'd leave it as it is now. You could end up with a couple thinner lugs - based on my observations of the photos.

swish77 · 20 March 2018, 06:15 AM

I'd definitely leave it. Looks pretty fat with nice bevels, and I don't see any obvious dings/scratches on the case that might be annoying.

As mentioned above, the case will come back looking like new(ish). That has its own appeal to some hobbyists/collectors, but it can also hurt the overall vintage vibe.

Wonderful creamy patina, btw!

Dr.Smellody · 20 March 2018, 06:41 AM

Leave it alone.

lee fowler · 20 March 2018, 06:54 AM

It looks fab as it is, just wear it.

jzeigler · 20 March 2018, 07:12 AM

Thanks everyone! Y’all just saved me a bunch of money.

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crowncollection · 20 March 2018, 08:02 AM

Leave it be imho

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Rebel · 20 March 2018, 08:02 AM

That is a fine example. I would leave it alone. Just my thoughts.

theflywrist · 20 March 2018, 08:10 AM

I'd also leave it as is!

Submariner SS · 20 March 2018, 08:18 AM

No one can answer this. Ask your heart and follow what it tells you

GeoGio Greece · 20 March 2018, 08:34 AM

It seems its already done in the past.

The left lug, at 7, looks thinner ? Is it because of the photo ?

To me, its perfect as it is, keep it.

The only suggestion would be on a more suitable bracelet, this seems to come from a Sub, its too heavy for this watch. Try a Jubilee.

watchcrank · 20 March 2018, 11:17 AM

Very nice case, wear as is. Yo can always do later. M

yessir69 · 20 March 2018, 11:33 AM

Another vote for leave it.

DLRIDES · 20 March 2018, 12:59 PM

Another option is to just have the chamfers re-cut and leave the rest of case as is. This way one retains the character and history, yet has sharp edges.

IMO

dart1214 · 20 March 2018, 03:07 PM

Some things are better left alone

miamiman · 20 March 2018, 03:20 PM

don't even touch it ,looks great

Vincent65 · 20 March 2018, 07:49 PM

Another leave it vote

1William · 20 March 2018, 09:00 PM

I would leave it alone.

Boaters · 21 March 2018, 12:58 AM

I am no pro but it looks great to me I would leave it.

steversaurus · 21 March 2018, 04:11 AM

Leave it.

roh123 · 21 March 2018, 04:30 AM

Would look worse recut. Case is better than most other watches out there. Enjoy!

nycpassat · 21 March 2018, 06:23 AM

I'd leave it as is as you will lose that originality of the watch

20 March 2018, 05:32 AM	#1
jzeigler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 120	To do a case restoration or not (1675)? Just wanted to get people’s thoughts on this. I have a 1675 and I am debating whether or not I want to send it to LAWW to do a vintage case restore. Case has a decent amount of metal still, but is a little soft/worn down on some parts and wondering if it would make a big difference to get these edges sharpened up. Obviously there’s no right answer, but curious to hear what other people think. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 March 2018, 06:05 AM	#4
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	I would leave it be __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

20 March 2018, 06:14 AM	#6
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,196	I'd leave it as it is now. You could end up with a couple thinner lugs - based on my observations of the photos. __________________ 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.

20 March 2018, 06:54 AM	#9
lee fowler 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 2,508	It looks fab as it is, just wear it. __________________ Instagram: @lee1563

20 March 2018, 08:02 AM	#11
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Leave it be imho Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

20 March 2018, 05:44 AM	#2
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,328	Only you can make that call. That said, they do phenomenal work and are the only people I’d trust with a piece like that.

20 March 2018, 05:53 AM	#3
Rc30matt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: uk and usa Posts: 12	I recently had my 1680 red sub done by LAWW and whilst they did an amazing job, its now almost too perfect. It feels like Ive lost some of the history of the watch and I almost regret having it done. Just a thought..

20 March 2018, 06:07 AM	#5
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Leave that alone.....looks great already.

20 March 2018, 06:15 AM	#7
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,791	I'd definitely leave it. Looks pretty fat with nice bevels, and I don't see any obvious dings/scratches on the case that might be annoying. As mentioned above, the case will come back looking like new(ish). That has its own appeal to some hobbyists/collectors, but it can also hurt the overall vintage vibe. Wonderful creamy patina, btw!

20 March 2018, 06:41 AM	#8
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,198	Leave it alone.

20 March 2018, 07:12 AM	#10
jzeigler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 120	Thanks everyone! Y’all just saved me a bunch of money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 March 2018, 08:02 AM	#12
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	That is a fine example. I would leave it alone. Just my thoughts. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

20 March 2018, 08:10 AM	#13
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,990	I'd also leave it as is!

20 March 2018, 08:18 AM	#14
Submariner SS "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 94	No one can answer this. Ask your heart and follow what it tells you

20 March 2018, 08:34 AM	#15
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	It seems its already done in the past. The left lug, at 7, looks thinner ? Is it because of the photo ? To me, its perfect as it is, keep it. The only suggestion would be on a more suitable bracelet, this seems to come from a Sub, its too heavy for this watch. Try a Jubilee. __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

20 March 2018, 11:17 AM	#16
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	Very nice case, wear as is. Yo can always do later. M

20 March 2018, 11:33 AM	#17
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,212	Another vote for leave it.

20 March 2018, 12:59 PM	#18
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,597	Another option is to just have the chamfers re-cut and leave the rest of case as is. This way one retains the character and history, yet has sharp edges. IMO __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

20 March 2018, 03:07 PM	#19
dart1214 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2	Some things are better left alone

20 March 2018, 03:20 PM	#20
miamiman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: wil Location: miami,fl Watch: rolex 1675 Posts: 146	don't even touch it ,looks great

20 March 2018, 07:49 PM	#21
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	Another leave it vote __________________

20 March 2018, 09:00 PM	#22
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	I would leave it alone.

21 March 2018, 12:58 AM	#23
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	I am no pro but it looks great to me I would leave it.

21 March 2018, 04:11 AM	#24
steversaurus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Vancouver Posts: 154	Leave it.

21 March 2018, 04:30 AM	#25
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Would look worse recut. Case is better than most other watches out there. Enjoy! __________________ Instagram: @perj123

21 March 2018, 06:23 AM	#26
nycpassat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 1,107	I'd leave it as is as you will lose that originality of the watch

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