It's Baaaack!

[juliet]

Thanks James. Always great to get a first hand account of how these watches actually hold up.

[Racerdj]

What a fantastic job on the restoration!

[kingofthehill]

Originally Posted by jfriedkin

i sent the watch to HSWA in NY in early Jan. The estimate took about 3 weeks. They shipped the watch to Geneva in mid Feb. I received the watch back in late Aug. The estimate indicated 27 weeks for restoration.

The following was done to the watch:
Disassembly and examination of all components
Cleaning and replacement of basic movement parts
Refinishing of the bands
Replacement of the plexi
Regulation and timing of the movement
Encasing
Full Quality Control according to PP specifications
Extract from the archives
Replacement of the protection glaze on the dial
Polishing of the dial plate
Straightening of the lugs
Polishing
Pin Buckle for appropriate age
20x14 Padded and stitched strap
Yellow gold spring bars (2)

Total cost $4800

Even though the watch is 60+ years old. It does carry a 12 month PP warranty.

This is the 4th watch I have had restored and I have always been amazed at the finished product.

I have not opened up the back of this watch, however the movement is just as amazing!

Thank you; that is wonderful detail and is much appreciated.

[blcblc]

Nice!!

[KBM]

That looks like a remarkable job. Enjoy it to the fullest!

[leisen]

Originally Posted by jfriedkin

i sent the watch to HSWA in NY in early Jan. The estimate took about 3 weeks. They shipped the watch to Geneva in mid Feb. I received the watch back in late Aug. The estimate indicated 27 weeks for restoration.

The following was done to the watch:
Disassembly and examination of all components
Cleaning and replacement of basic movement parts
Refinishing of the bands
Replacement of the plexi
Regulation and timing of the movement
Encasing
Full Quality Control according to PP specifications
Extract from the archives
Replacement of the protection glaze on the dial
Polishing of the dial plate
Straightening of the lugs
Polishing
Pin Buckle for appropriate age
20x14 Padded and stitched strap
Yellow gold spring bars (2)

Total cost $4800

Even though the watch is 60+ years old. It does carry a 12 month PP warranty.

This is the 4th watch I have had restored and I have always been amazed at the finished product.

I have not opened up the back of this watch, however the movement is just as amazing!

Very beautiful watch and amazing job on it from PP. I appreciate your report and pictures. Enjoy it in the best of health for many, many years.