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Cubbiepants · 30 December 2010, 01:43 PM

I posted this earlier on WUS, but wanted to share with my TRF friends as well...so please forgive any redundency:

I got my 105.012-66 back from a full service and cosmetic clean up at MJ Watch Service near Chicago (www.mjwatchservice.com). I am very pleased with the results and am giddy with vintage speedmaster delight. I got the bracelet done as well, but am really loving the watch on this Hirsch Professional strap. I was stunned at their ability to minimize the substantial ding on the non-crown side without leaving an odd divot or compromizing the case lines. I was also glad to see that cleaning the hands removed some debris that I actually assumed was broken down and lost lume paint. I had to sit down last night and watch the Blu-Ray of Apollo 13 that I got as a christmas present, just to bask in the moment. That movie really is a 2 hr Speedmaster commercial .

Okay so enough chat...on to the pics!

First a few before:

And now the afters...I am wearing it now and imagine will be for some time:

STEELINOX · 30 December 2010, 02:00 PM

They did a nice job, esp to the non crown side.

Cubbiepants · 30 December 2010, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

They did a nice job, esp to the non crown side.

Thanks! Here are some closeups of the damage and the repair. It is not flawless but I am very pleased:

Before:

After:

asadtiger · 30 December 2010, 03:07 PM

man that is very impressive

the job is very well done and the watch itself is a treasure

Frankie13 · 30 December 2010, 11:23 PM

Super nice job, I didn't expect to see the ding be gone. Well spent money!!
Thanks for sharing.

Subexplorer · 31 December 2010, 12:01 AM

Hello Alan!
your watchmaker made a wonderful restoration work. The watch looks almost like new, and ready to be enjoyed for many many years, and in good health.
I wish you´ll really enjoy it!
Great watch indeed.
Best cordial regards, and good wishes. Abel.

Alessio Scala · 31 December 2010, 12:08 AM

very nice work!
Congrats on your moon

EvEr34 · 31 December 2010, 12:16 AM

Kudos to the watchmaker....wonderful work

Widows Son · 31 December 2010, 01:01 AM

That was a heck of a ding!!!! How was it done??? I'm assuming it has the 321 movement???Great job on the restoration, looks like it has a new lease on life.

Cubbiepants · 31 December 2010, 01:05 AM

Thanks for the kind words all

Not sure how the ding got there. I bought the watch as you see it in the before pics from the son of its original owner...who bought it in Sweden in 1969. But the price was such that I was more than willing to take it in that state and figured it would still have a ding even after polishing. I was really impressed at the repair.

Indeed it is the 321 movement. I have a pic I took of the movement before sending it for service. I haven't wanted to open her back up after, but here is the before shot of the movement:

Widows Son · 31 December 2010, 01:26 AM

The movement looks clean. The pre-moon with the 321 movement is very collectible. I have a 145.022 around here somewhere, think I'll wear it to lunch!!

Nicko · 31 December 2010, 01:28 AM

Beautiful, damn, now I want one.

Alcan · 31 December 2010, 02:16 AM

Very nice case repair!

Roley · 31 December 2010, 02:21 AM

Classic 321 Cal. Great job!

JBat · 31 December 2010, 09:25 AM

Wow, Alan, that is a beautiful restoration job and a fantastic looking watch. Congrats.

It's amazing what a good watchmaker can do. They are true craftsmen.

Omega21 · 31 December 2010, 01:32 PM

Your post is a reminder to me that buying "beaten up" old watches is a good exercise to undertake when the movement is in good shape. The restoration is spectacular. Thanks for sharing!

AJC · 31 December 2010, 02:23 PM

I just love these before and after shots and the restoration on your watch is fabulous. Not only the dent repair but the machine brushed finish is spot on.

Excuse me for asking but how much would a job like this cost?

What a great way to kick off the year.

Andad · 31 December 2010, 02:30 PM

NICE job Alan.

Cubbiepants · 31 December 2010, 02:33 PM

Again thanks all for the encouragement. It is an exciting acquisition as an enthusiast.

The cost was rediculously low actually. It cost me all of $335 for:
New Omega crystal and gasket, new seals
Full service, cleaning and regulation (keeping -2sec/day)
Case restoration
Bracelet repair and restoration

All done within three weeks time to boot...and done really well. Stunning really.

Andad · 31 December 2010, 02:40 PM

Wow, now that is a good price.

Omega21 · 31 December 2010, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Wow, now that is a good price.

Now that's a phenomenal price!!

Ken Cox · 31 December 2010, 02:52 PM

Impressive.

Enjoy.

ghanemC · 31 December 2010, 02:57 PM

Wow

Speed · 31 December 2010, 03:35 PM

Alan,

How did they tackle the non-crown side? Did they fill it with metal and then file it down?

Thanks

Cubbiepants · 31 December 2010, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Alan,

How did they tackle the non-crown side? Did they fill it with metal and then file it down?

Thanks

Frankly, I don't know. I didn't expect to see it gone when I went to get the watch. I was surprised and noted it, but didn't think to ask about technique at the time. But if it was filled, I would be surprised as I see no sort of seam or anything like that. But then again, I am ignorant altogether at how one might work with steel in that way.

sea-dweller · 2 January 2011, 11:43 AM

They did a great job!

30 December 2010, 01:43 PM	#1
Cubbiepants Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164	New (to me) pre moon Speedy back from service (Before and after shots included) I posted this earlier on WUS, but wanted to share with my TRF friends as well...so please forgive any redundency: I got my 105.012-66 back from a full service and cosmetic clean up at MJ Watch Service near Chicago (www.mjwatchservice.com). I am very pleased with the results and am giddy with vintage speedmaster delight. I got the bracelet done as well, but am really loving the watch on this Hirsch Professional strap. I was stunned at their ability to minimize the substantial ding on the non-crown side without leaving an odd divot or compromizing the case lines. I was also glad to see that cleaning the hands removed some debris that I actually assumed was broken down and lost lume paint. I had to sit down last night and watch the Blu-Ray of Apollo 13 that I got as a christmas present, just to bask in the moment. That movie really is a 2 hr Speedmaster commercial . Okay so enough chat...on to the pics! First a few before: And now the afters...I am wearing it now and imagine will be for some time:

30 December 2010, 02:00 PM	#2
STEELINOX 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,007	They did a nice job, esp to the non crown side. __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN 274

31 December 2010, 12:01 AM	#6
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Alan! your watchmaker made a wonderful restoration work. The watch looks almost like new, and ready to be enjoyed for many many years, and in good health. I wish you´ll really enjoy it! Great watch indeed. Best cordial regards, and good wishes. Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

31 December 2010, 02:16 AM	#13
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Very nice case repair! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

31 December 2010, 02:23 PM	#17
AJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	I just love these before and after shots and the restoration on your watch is fabulous. Not only the dent repair but the machine brushed finish is spot on. Excuse me for asking but how much would a job like this cost? What a great way to kick off the year. __________________ Mailman

30 December 2010, 03:07 PM	#4
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	man that is very impressive the job is very well done and the watch itself is a treasure

30 December 2010, 11:23 PM	#5
Frankie13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: US Watch: 116610LV Posts: 427	Super nice job, I didn't expect to see the ding be gone. Well spent money!! Thanks for sharing.

31 December 2010, 12:08 AM	#7
Alessio Scala "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Roma caput mundi Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 51	very nice work! Congrats on your moon

31 December 2010, 12:16 AM	#8
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	Kudos to the watchmaker....wonderful work

31 December 2010, 01:01 AM	#9
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	That was a heck of a ding!!!! How was it done??? I'm assuming it has the 321 movement???Great job on the restoration, looks like it has a new lease on life.

31 December 2010, 01:05 AM	#10
Cubbiepants Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164	Thanks for the kind words all Not sure how the ding got there. I bought the watch as you see it in the before pics from the son of its original owner...who bought it in Sweden in 1969. But the price was such that I was more than willing to take it in that state and figured it would still have a ding even after polishing. I was really impressed at the repair. Indeed it is the 321 movement. I have a pic I took of the movement before sending it for service. I haven't wanted to open her back up after, but here is the before shot of the movement:

31 December 2010, 01:26 AM	#11
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	The movement looks clean. The pre-moon with the 321 movement is very collectible. I have a 145.022 around here somewhere, think I'll wear it to lunch!!

31 December 2010, 01:28 AM	#12
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Beautiful, damn, now I want one.

31 December 2010, 02:21 AM	#14
Roley "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Roland Location: GMT -4:00 Today Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 874	Classic 321 Cal. Great job!

31 December 2010, 09:25 AM	#15
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Wow, Alan, that is a beautiful restoration job and a fantastic looking watch. Congrats. It's amazing what a good watchmaker can do. They are true craftsmen.

31 December 2010, 01:32 PM	#16
Omega21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: Omega Flightmaster Posts: 118	Your post is a reminder to me that buying "beaten up" old watches is a good exercise to undertake when the movement is in good shape. The restoration is spectacular. Thanks for sharing!

31 December 2010, 02:30 PM	#18
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,861	NICE job Alan. __________________ E

31 December 2010, 02:33 PM	#19
Cubbiepants Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164	Again thanks all for the encouragement. It is an exciting acquisition as an enthusiast. The cost was rediculously low actually. It cost me all of $335 for: New Omega crystal and gasket, new seals Full service, cleaning and regulation (keeping -2sec/day) Case restoration Bracelet repair and restoration All done within three weeks time to boot...and done really well. Stunning really.

31 December 2010, 02:40 PM	#20
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,861	Wow, now that is a good price. __________________ E

31 December 2010, 02:52 PM	#22
Ken Cox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ken Cox Location: Bend, Oregon, USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 469	Impressive. Enjoy.

31 December 2010, 02:57 PM	#23
ghanemC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: 213.30 Posts: 106	Wow __________________ Ohhhh Meeee Gaaaa $C:\Documents and Settings\balgowlah.compwareho\My Documents\My Pictures\untitled.JPG$

31 December 2010, 03:35 PM	#24
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Alan, How did they tackle the non-crown side? Did they fill it with metal and then file it down? Thanks

2 January 2011, 11:43 AM	#26
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	They did a great job! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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