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KatGirl · 3 August 2024, 12:58 AM

It looks really good on you! What a special remembrance of your Dad.wear it in good health.

Kat

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ArtNouveau · 3 August 2024, 01:23 AM

Great restoration! I had my dad’s retirement Omega restored after he passed away, it wasn’t as extensive a job as this. Well done.

TimeLord2 · 3 August 2024, 02:22 AM

Beautiful watch! I'm quite sure your dad would approve of your efforts! Well played.

NiJaRo1225 · 3 August 2024, 03:06 AM

Nicely done!

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enjoythemusic · 3 August 2024, 03:46 AM

Wow, totally EPIC, dad's timepiece

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SearChart · 4 August 2024, 05:31 PM

Wow that's amazing!

I didn't even know about this casting technique, that's very cool

HogwldFLTR · 4 August 2024, 10:21 PM

I'd love to see a shot of the bracelet sag following restoration!!! Looks great! Congratulations!!!

c41006 · 4 August 2024, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I'd love to see a shot of the bracelet sag following restoration!!! Looks great! Congratulations!!!

c41006 · 4 August 2024, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by S’portEye

Looks great. I just sent my wife’s 16233 to Rolliworks for a bracelet repair. Seeing how yours looks is getting me excited. Enjoy!!

They did great work! I was between them and Michael Young but it just seemed like much less hassle to ship within the US. I am happy with my choice!

c41006 · 4 August 2024, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by steveclr

fantastic and meaningful post - glad you had the resources to restore your dad's watch - looks great

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Originally Posted by Easy E

Fantastic!

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Originally Posted by Rebel

Wow.

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Originally Posted by thegrandseirolexguy

Gorgeous looking watch. Loves great on you, congratulations!

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Originally Posted by M@2

So awesome! That bracelet is super cool too, don't see those to often

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Originally Posted by DoubleDeac

Oh my goodness. I love seeing things like this. What a repair - now it gets to have a second life with you. Congrats!

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Originally Posted by GVAZQUEZ

This is just awesome!!!

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Originally Posted by CarlOver

Your dad had a great sense of style. Enjoy it!

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Originally Posted by hd-bagger

This is a great post and an awesome watch!! Wear it with pride and in great health!!

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

Considering its history and it's predicted life span going forward I'd call that a bargain. Congratulations.

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Originally Posted by 996marty

Great looking restoration of a fabulous watch

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Originally Posted by noshame

Looks great OP! I don't think I've ever seen a 'bark' bracelet before. Congrats and thank you for sharing.

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Originally Posted by Ferrari-F430

Very nice! I wish my father would have had something like this to pass down.. I will make sure my kids each get a Rolex from me.

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Originally Posted by JSCP

Looks great! Always have liked Bark

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Originally Posted by madsitalia

Awesome

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Originally Posted by travisb

Came back looking great!! Congrats!
Rik at Time Care does great work and is an all around good guy.

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Originally Posted by winst

Lovely watch with great sentimental value. Shame you couldn’t keep the original dial and bezel, as the proportion of the diamonds seemed just right, but I can totally understand you wanting to return it to a condition where you have no worries about wearing it in water etc. Definitely money well spent and it looks incredible, that bark finish is so classy.

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations

What a great family piece of history

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Originally Posted by rmlovett1

Looks great!

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Originally Posted by 4 Aussies

It looks showroom new!!

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Originally Posted by 1William

Looks great.

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Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Very nice!!!

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Originally Posted by padi56

Looks good wear it with pride for many years to come.

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Originally Posted by garyk

I knew a guy in the 80s that had a DD with the bark bracelet. Didn't think much of that back then as I had a DD with a polished center links bracelet but seeing yours OP makes me realize how cool that was and is! Congratulations!!!

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Originally Posted by Little machines

Looks great !! Enjoy your Dad's watch!

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Originally Posted by KatGirl

It looks really good on you! What a special remembrance of your Dad.wear it in good health.

Kat

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Great restoration! I had my dad’s retirement Omega restored after he passed away, it wasn’t as extensive a job as this. Well done.

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2

Beautiful watch! I'm quite sure your dad would approve of your efforts! Well played.

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Originally Posted by NiJaRo1225

Nicely done!

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Wow, totally EPIC, dad's timepiece

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Wow that's amazing!

I didn't even know about this casting technique, that's very cool

Thanks all!!

ratty · 5 August 2024, 12:02 AM

Looks really nice.

Sounds like money well spent to me!

S.Explorer · 5 August 2024, 12:51 AM

Looks amazing!

sunnygps · 5 August 2024, 01:39 AM

Enjoy your dad’s watch.

dddl · 5 August 2024, 02:16 AM

Fantastic and love the barked bracelet. Enjoy!

gaymondlee · 5 August 2024, 12:10 PM

Looks fantastic. thx for the price info def wont be sending my wifes datejust prez lol

George H. · 5 August 2024, 12:14 PM

Looks incredible! Enjoy.

worldfamoussam · 5 August 2024, 11:16 PM

Marvelous and meaningful. Thanks for sharing with us, it's awesome.

B2 Stealth · 6 August 2024, 03:27 AM

Great restoration! Small price to pay. Glorious! Wear in great health!

Guppydriver · 6 August 2024, 03:41 AM

What a great post !

I real enjoyed the photos. I hope you wear that watch often and create many more memories in it.

Jackie Daytona · 6 August 2024, 03:48 AM

Awesome stuff! Very nice!

ltmgeller · 6 August 2024, 04:20 AM

0nly5iv3Digits · 6 August 2024, 04:44 AM

Looks great! I love me a bark finish 18038!

Reinhard in SA · 6 August 2024, 03:51 PM

That is absolutely superb!

Enjoy it for many years to come

77T · 6 August 2024, 04:49 PM

That is a great outcome.

Was the old diamond bezel an original Rolex one or a custom job? They looked as if channel mounted.

I like the new old stock one as it does a great job in echoing the barked bracelet's center links.

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HogwldFLTR · 6 August 2024, 07:23 PM

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Wow!!! Impressive!!!

c41006 · 6 August 2024, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

That is a great outcome.

Was the old diamond bezel an original Rolex one or a custom job? They looked as if channel mounted.

I like the new old stock one as it does a great job in echoing the barked bracelet's center links.

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Thanks! I believe that it was aftermarket. It was on the watch since before I can remember. The bark bezel is more in line with my taste.

wgdaytona · 7 August 2024, 08:55 AM

What a great memory, congrats. Well done -glad you didn't just sell and buy a modern sub.

goodolejr · 7 August 2024, 11:12 AM

Awesome! Heard nothing buy good things about Rolliworks.

Alpharettaristi · 7 August 2024, 11:30 AM

Great story and post! Beautiful restoration too! That bark bracelet is super cool. Like a lot of people here, I’ve never seen it before. Congrats!

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aczaja10 · 7 August 2024, 11:55 AM

Wow! I love these threads. The before and after is truly remarkable. I love the bark!!

3 August 2024, 03:46 AM	#35
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,471	Wow, totally EPIC, dad's timepiece images.jpeg __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

4 August 2024, 10:21 PM	#37
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,466	I'd love to see a shot of the bracelet sag following restoration!!! Looks great! Congratulations!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

5 August 2024, 02:16 AM	#44
dddl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Conshohocken Watch: What? Posts: 869	Fantastic and love the barked bracelet. Enjoy! __________________ dive deep dive long 1503 16263 16610 228238 16623

5 August 2024, 11:16 PM	#47
worldfamoussam "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: Day Date II Posts: 507	Marvelous and meaningful. Thanks for sharing with us, it's awesome. __________________ Rolex Day-Date II 218238 Cartier Ballon Bleu Rose Gold 2999

6 August 2024, 03:48 AM	#50
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,412	Awesome stuff! Very nice! __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

3 August 2024, 12:58 AM	#31
KatGirl 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 6,937	It looks really good on you! What a special remembrance of your Dad.wear it in good health. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

3 August 2024, 01:23 AM	#32
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,202	Great restoration! I had my dad’s retirement Omega restored after he passed away, it wasn’t as extensive a job as this. Well done.

3 August 2024, 02:22 AM	#33
TimeLord2 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,146	Beautiful watch! I'm quite sure your dad would approve of your efforts! Well played.

3 August 2024, 03:06 AM	#34
NiJaRo1225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: U.S. Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 517	Nicely done! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 August 2024, 12:02 AM	#41
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,739	Looks really nice. Sounds like money well spent to me!

5 August 2024, 12:51 AM	#42
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 775	Looks amazing!

5 August 2024, 01:39 AM	#43
sunnygps 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 1,144	Enjoy your dad’s watch.

5 August 2024, 12:10 PM	#45
gaymondlee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA Watch: Sub ND- DJ Yella's Posts: 42	Looks fantastic. thx for the price info def wont be sending my wifes datejust prez lol

5 August 2024, 12:14 PM	#46
George H. "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Real Name: George Location: NY and FL Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 57	Looks incredible! Enjoy.

6 August 2024, 03:27 AM	#48
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,665	Great restoration! Small price to pay. Glorious! Wear in great health!

6 August 2024, 03:41 AM	#49
Guppydriver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 2,056	What a great post ! I real enjoyed the photos. I hope you wear that watch often and create many more memories in it.

6 August 2024, 04:20 AM	#51
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,087	__________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

6 August 2024, 04:44 AM	#52
0nly5iv3Digits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: EARTH Watch: What is "watch"? Posts: 1,089	Looks great! I love me a bark finish 18038! __________________ “UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled

6 August 2024, 03:51 PM	#53
Reinhard in SA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Africa Posts: 866	That is absolutely superb! Enjoy it for many years to come

6 August 2024, 04:49 PM	#54
77T 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,567	My Dad’s DD Restored! That is a great outcome. Was the old diamond bezel an original Rolex one or a custom job? They looked as if channel mounted. I like the new old stock one as it does a great job in echoing the barked bracelet's center links. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 August 2024, 08:55 AM	#57
wgdaytona 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 905	What a great memory, congrats. Well done -glad you didn't just sell and buy a modern sub.

7 August 2024, 11:12 AM	#58
goodolejr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: J.R. Location: Texas Posts: 793	Awesome! Heard nothing buy good things about Rolliworks. __________________ 126719BLRO (meteorite) \| 116500LN (white) \| 218235 (concentric roman) \| 116622 (blue) \| 118238 (white) \| 124200 (silver) \| Ω De Ville Jumping Hours 4853.61

7 August 2024, 11:30 AM	#59
Alpharettaristi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Scott Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Panerai 112 Posts: 13	Great story and post! Beautiful restoration too! That bark bracelet is super cool. Like a lot of people here, I’ve never seen it before. Congrats! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 August 2024, 11:55 AM	#60
aczaja10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 937	Wow! I love these threads. The before and after is truly remarkable. I love the bark!!

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