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25 October 2008, 01:53 AM
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Real Name: Stuart
Location: US
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Dalton's magic again (warning: awesome pics)
I went out on a limb about a month ago and aquired a nice '81 5513. The dial and hands were in excellent condition but the case and the bracelet were starting to show the signs of 27 years of wear. I'd seen the posts on TRF showing the work that Dalton has done on other members' watches and thought I'd get get him to just tidy things up. Nothing major, just a bit of TLC.
Well, I got my watch back last night and not normally being someone who's easily lost for words, all I can say is Holy Crap! The standard of Dalton's work is simply stunning and I hope the following pics do justice to what he and his crew have done. If anyone is considering getting their watches tidied up, then Dalton is the man to talk to and I recommend his work without reservation. Before.......          Got to be honest, when I saw these I did start to wonder what I'd got myself into....   However, look at the end results.......        Speachless.....  
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25 October 2008, 01:55 AM
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Just amazing results.
  Excellent! dP
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25 October 2008, 11:13 AM
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Now that's a watch!!!!!!
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25 October 2008, 07:03 PM
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Absolutly amazing work Dalton
Nice watch too Kenny 
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26 October 2008, 07:00 AM
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Real Name: Kevin
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Wow! Absolutely stunning work! Now who is Dalton? He's an artist.
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30 October 2008, 05:35 PM
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Its amazing
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30 October 2008, 06:41 PM
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Profoundly fantastic
 That laser welding is just amazing and the polishing job is at least as good as Rolex. That 5513 has a killer dial too 
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30 October 2008, 06:48 PM
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awesome, superb job.....
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30 October 2008, 06:49 PM
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WOW, I need you to do this work on my 5513 !!!
It s just wonderful.
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30 October 2008, 07:14 PM
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Nice job !!!! Wow!!!
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30 October 2008, 07:35 PM
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Beautiful Sub. the dial is a stunner.
Fantastic work by the great Dalton, fast becomming THE TRF legend!!!!!!! Steve is right apart from it's not as good as Rolex....it's better! Congrats to both guys!!!!!!!!!!! Jim |
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30 October 2008, 07:36 PM
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Great job done there! Although I have to admit that I like that beaten up style of the untouched 5513.
There is no doubt that Dalton is very skilled! Best, A |
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30 October 2008, 07:53 PM
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30 October 2008, 08:10 PM
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Superb result.
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30 October 2008, 08:11 PM
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 i.e. as good as if not better than Rolex
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30 October 2008, 09:13 PM
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wow!!!!!
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30 October 2008, 09:23 PM
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Man....the bezel is really a tough stuff on a Sub...
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30 October 2008, 09:38 PM
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Unreal.
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30 October 2008, 09:47 PM
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30 October 2008, 10:08 PM
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30 October 2008, 10:22 PM
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30 October 2008, 10:28 PM
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I'm glad to get to see these pictures again. Dalton, that's some of the most stunning restorative work I've ever seen. There's just nothing more beautiful than a brand new vintage watch. It's ready for another 27 years.
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30 October 2008, 10:40 PM
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You got the passion. Simply amazing .. Bravo . Excellent ..
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30 October 2008, 11:00 PM
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That's really amazing . . . ("J)
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30 October 2008, 11:22 PM
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simply-outstanding Dalton!!!
Thanks for posting, and enjoy your 'new' watch
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30 October 2008, 11:25 PM
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Wow !!!!!!
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30 October 2008, 11:47 PM
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WOW..........
When I was looking at the before pictures, thinking to myself "these are pretty deep dings and scratches, just leave it alone. I gives the watch life. Please don't try and polish these out, and make a mess of it!" But the work of this man "Dalton" is just breathtaking. Great job, and great passion, Dalton!
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30 October 2008, 11:51 PM
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Great job
This is why it is so silly for people to baby their watches, they can always be re-born.
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30 October 2008, 11:52 PM
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Looks great! Enjoy your 5513!
~Scott
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31 October 2008, 12:32 AM
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