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yannis · 21 September 2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

‘Ocean-floor patina’

a lovely DSDJ

superdog · 21 September 2018, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

OP works at an RSC.

Was going to say something similar.

Also adding that OP is the man.

samson66 · 21 September 2018, 11:14 PM

Holy crap! That hurts just looking at it

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bdex75 · 21 September 2018, 11:48 PM

Just a little PB Blaster and seal her back up. That stuff is magic

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GradyPhilpott · 22 September 2018, 12:51 AM

Come on, Bas.

Let that watch soak in a bath of WD-40 overnight and it'll be good as new.

nektar · 22 September 2018, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Gotta love it.
A man that repairs watches being told what can be done with this one.

SearChart · 22 September 2018, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Come on, Bas.

Let that watch soak in a bath of WD-40 overnight and it'll be good as new.

I was thinking of soaking it in coca cola actually

GradyPhilpott · 22 September 2018, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I was thinking of soaking it in coca cola actually

That might do it!

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R!$ · 22 September 2018, 01:32 AM

$600 to transfer diamonds to new blue dial?

fskywalker · 22 September 2018, 06:27 AM

Keep us updated on the watch resurrection Bas !

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pickettt · 22 September 2018, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I was thinking of soaking it in coca cola actually

CLR. That stuff is magic too....magic you don't want on your hands.

MonBK · 22 September 2018, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by R!$

$600 to transfer diamonds to new blue dial?

Yes, what's so odd about that?

Rocket launcher · 22 September 2018, 07:11 AM

Some threads should have more pics do you have dial pics

sensui · 22 September 2018, 07:41 AM

Damn......thanks for sharing.

offrdmania · 22 September 2018, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I was thinking of soaking it in coca cola actually

Half the case will be dissolved away by morning

shaunylw · 22 September 2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I was thinking of soaking it in coca cola actually

I saw a thing on eBay, $129 for a service. I guarantee they could fix this 🤣. Lol.

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debbs20 · 22 September 2018, 11:05 AM

I strongly agree it can be brought back to life, just a few repairs.

~Haze~ · 22 September 2018, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

OP works at an RSC.

Lawl... now that's funny.

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Originally Posted by CaveDweller

That'll buff out .......

Just rub some dirt on it.

douglasf13 · 22 September 2018, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

€2700 including tax

Wow, that is simply bonkers! I know we can all go 'round and 'round about the differences between something like an ETA 2892 and the 3135, but when you take into account that the ETA can be had off the shelf for a few hundred bucks, things really come into perspective. Yikes, those free-sprung balances and overcoils must be expensive.

SearChart · 22 September 2018, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by douglasf13

Wow, that is simply bonkers! I know we can all go 'round and 'round about the differences between something like an ETA 2892 and the 3135, but when you take into account that the ETA can be had off the shelf for a few hundred bucks, things really come into perspective. Yikes, those free-sprung balances and overcoils must be expensive.

I know right! Pretty damn expensive

DoctorA · 22 September 2018, 02:57 PM

Wow! That looks like a post mortem specimen!

101031-28 · 23 September 2018, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Gotta love it.
A man that repairs watches being told what can be done with this one.

I know right? I was like ppl He IS the man!

101031-28 · 23 September 2018, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Probably one of these guys who screws the crown incredibly tight, which will over time cause a loose tube.

Bas, first off, thank you for sharing and for your knowledge. Could you elaborate a bit on this? Tightening the crown all the way then releasing just a 'hair' will help prevent a loose tube long term?

SearChart · 23 September 2018, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 101031-28

Bas, first off, thank you for sharing and for your knowledge. Could you elaborate a bit on this? Tightening the crown all the way then releasing just a 'hair' will help prevent a loose tube long term?

No just screw it in snug. But some people screw it down super tight.

Dr.Smellody · 23 September 2018, 01:21 AM

Looks alright. Couple drops of oil.

Mephist · 23 September 2018, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Probably one of these guys who screws the crown incredibly tight, which will over time cause a loose tube.

What is considered incredibly tight? I always crews it as tight as I manage with my hand, just to make sure it is completely closed. Is this considered incredibly tight or are they using some type of tool or something else to screw it tight. Also how tight is enough to ensure it is completely closed?

Thanks.

MonBK · 23 September 2018, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mephist

What is considered incredibly tight? I always crews it as tight as I manage with my hand, just to make sure it is completely closed. Is this considered incredibly tight or are they using some type of tool or something else to screw it tight. Also how tight is enough to ensure it is completely closed?

Thanks.

Yes, that's too tight.

Mephist · 23 September 2018, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Yes, that's too tight.

So the picture of the Datejust movement is the future of my Datejust's?
Maybe they are already as damaged. How to know if my Datejust's got a loose tube?

SearChart · 23 September 2018, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Yes, that's too tight.

I agree, that is too tight.

Andy T · 23 September 2018, 04:21 AM

The biggest problem I see here is........... to polish or not to polish

22 September 2018, 12:51 AM	#35
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	Come on, Bas. Let that watch soak in a bath of WD-40 overnight and it'll be good as new. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

22 September 2018, 06:27 AM	#40
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,602	Keep us updated on the watch resurrection Bas ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

22 September 2018, 02:57 PM	#51
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Wow! That looks like a post mortem specimen! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

21 September 2018, 11:14 PM	#33
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,903	Holy crap! That hurts just looking at it Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge using Tapatalk

21 September 2018, 11:48 PM	#34
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Just a little PB Blaster and seal her back up. That stuff is magic Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

22 September 2018, 01:32 AM	#39
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	$600 to transfer diamonds to new blue dial?

22 September 2018, 07:11 AM	#43
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	Some threads should have more pics do you have dial pics

22 September 2018, 07:41 AM	#44
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Damn......thanks for sharing.

22 September 2018, 11:05 AM	#47
debbs20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 156	I strongly agree it can be brought back to life, just a few repairs.

23 September 2018, 01:21 AM	#55
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,198	Looks alright. Couple drops of oil.

23 September 2018, 04:21 AM	#60
Andy T "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: UK Posts: 45	The biggest problem I see here is........... to polish or not to polish

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