Explorer 16570 full service

[Porter]

Originally Posted by herts9

I love the methodical pace to this journey. It's truly a labor of love, and it shows!

Thanks a lot! Is nice when someone recognizes the passion applied in your work!
Thanks again! You're right! I love every second working on any watch! But... this one is special for me!!

[kowlier]

Great job, looking forward to see the end result! I have a white explorer II myself that needs servicing. No way I could do it myself, would not be a good idea :)

[Porter]

Hi all again,
Today I spent a pair of hours with the case back and the case lugs.
First I surrounded the case back with pointy polishing disk and generous paste. Afterwards phase 1 polishing to see the result of brushing and after trying to obtain mirror finished! ( need more time )uploadfromtaptalk1454456294995.jpguploadfromtaptalk1454456356750.jpguploadfromtaptalk1454456372028.jpg

[Porter]

Due to I was bit "eye tired" I started brushing the lugs.
As I said I decided to brush them like the new style so first I brushed to take nearly all dents. Afterwards taking the new direction and finally the smooth finisheduploadfromtaptalk1454456643627.jpguploadfromtaptalk1454456687404.jpguploadfromtaptalk1454456699366.jpguploadfromtaptalk1454456714529.jpg

[Porter]

Hope you will like!!
Any comments are always highly appreciated!!

[Porter]

Now I want to show you the bracelet. First of all I want to thank to all TRF members told me to send the bracelet to MY "the magician". Finally I decided to send it and see what will happen. I saw many of his restorations and are superb!uploadfromtaptalk1454457201509.jpguploadfromtaptalk1454457213414.jpguploadfromtaptalk1454457222968.jpg
I will send pics once received the restored bracelet!!
Thanks again!! and see you soon.

[Porter]

Hi all again,
Today I passed a pair of hours working on the case and case back. After polishing little dents and scratches I sank both pieces in the ultrasonic machine and this is the final result!
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Now is time to mount the crystal and bezel well aligned! How? Well I know there are many tricks to do it but right now I'm lucky to do it by eye!
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After checking all parts are well fixed and aligned is time to water pressure test!!
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The watch is tested to 6 ATM and no water got in!!!
After this test I leave the case 24 hours underwater to be sure!! Hahaha
Tomorrow will revise the movement, fix it in the case, align, stem in and case back closing.
Hope you'll like! Thanks for reading and all comments are high appreciated!
Bye!

[Porter]

Hi all,
As promised here is the final step of my 16570 polar full service.
After checking the movement just fix it in the case.uploadfromtaptalk1455189304605.jpguploadfromtaptalk1455189318801.jpguploadfromtaptalk1455189332930.jpg
OK! Is time to introduce the stem, align and screw the movement.uploadfromtaptalk1455189423716.jpg
Now blow carefully and look at every corner to see the case is clean and afterwards closing the case back.uploadfromtaptalk1455189501619.jpg
Finishing the the service only need to fix the strap/bracelet and....
WELCOME HOME!uploadfromtaptalk1455189604596.jpguploadfromtaptalk1455189614124.jpguploadfromtaptalk1455189626454.jpguploadfromtaptalk1455189643569.jpg
Thanks for reading and hope you liked the thread!
Next quest...uploadfromtaptalk1455189993708.jpg
Full restoration 1520 movement!!
See you!

[rodrob59]

Wow, that was quite an endeavor. Congratulations on a great job.

[tfduff723]

Very interesting thread. I enjoyed following your handiwork.

Your Exp II was clearly well used & loved! Cool to see it brought back to new life.

I love mine - great watch!!

[Mr Kram]

Great work and very impressive!


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[sea-dweller]

Great detailed photos and narrative!

[SearChart]

Nice job!

[Porter]

Originally Posted by rodrob59

Wow, that was quite an endeavor. Congratulations on a great job.

Thanks a lot! I enjoyed every minute.

[Porter]

Originally Posted by tfduff723

Very interesting thread. I enjoyed following your handiwork.

Your Exp II was clearly well used & loved! Cool to see it brought back to new life.

I love mine - great watch!!

Thank you very much! Yes! Is an amazing watch! Really nice to wear it!

[Porter]

Originally Posted by Mr Kram

Great work and very impressive!


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Thank you! Is a nice hobby! I'm just an amateur. Everyday I want to learn more and more!

[Porter]

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Great detailed photos and narrative!

Thanks! I tried to explained as better as I could!

[Porter]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Nice job!

Thanks a lot! Is my passion and takes me to a different world!!

[roviw]

nice job, thanks for posting

[Mr Kram]

Originally Posted by Porter

Thank you! Is a nice hobby! I'm just an amateur. Everyday I want to learn more and more!

I have the same passion, just not the skill or patience.


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[Porter]

Originally Posted by roviw

nice job, thanks for posting

Thank you! Just a few pics!! Nice to share with people passioned like me.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Porter

Thanks a lot! Is my passion and takes me to a different world!!

It's a great passion

[mattonthewater]

amazing work, this is currently the watch I want the most

[Porter]

Originally Posted by mattonthewater

amazing work, this is currently the watch I want the most

Thanks! The polar is a very special watch!!

[rollee1]

Great great work. I enjoyed your post and can feel the love towards your craft.
My 16570 was the beginning to my Rolex journey in 1996, it is now sleeping in my vault after a full service, looking and runs like brand new.
I treasure this baby of mine.

[Porter]

Originally Posted by rollee1

Great great work. I enjoyed your post and can feel the love towards your craft.
My 16570 was the beginning to my Rolex journey in 1996, it is now sleeping in my vault after a full service, looking and runs like brand new.
I treasure this baby of mine.

Thanks a lot! It's a fantastic watch. Mine is sleeping now with others from my collection. I'm happy seeing the watch restored and working like new!

[Porter]

Hi all,
After several weeks I've received MY's mail saying my bracelet is finish! But...final price 420$ more or less!! I'm sure will be a great job and will worth it!
Once arrive I'll post some pics!
Have a good day!

[RRGHOST1]

Excellent thread Carlos and you have done a very nice restoration job on your Explorer.

[Porter]

Originally Posted by RRGHOST1

Excellent thread Carlos and you have done a very nice restoration job on your Explorer.

Thanks! Will be finished once the bracelet is fixed!!! A pair of weeks!!!

[Porter]

Hi all!
After several weeks waiting...the project is nearly finished!!!
Received today MY's envelope with my tightened bracelet!!
Here are the pics...
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Amazing work! Finally needed laser welding and three new screws.
I want to say I'm extremely happy with the final result but only bit sad with the screws alignment and other details.
My experience with MY: great communication, great professional and fantastic final result!!
In a few days I'll fix the bracelet to the watch and ... DONE!
Have a nice weekend!


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