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Fiwi · 27 January 2007, 11:24 PM

Has just returned from being service and it looks amazing! He had the traditional GMT polishing done and a new acrylic crystal put in. He's very happy with it. I'm trying to convince him to trade it in on something else. He likes to wear his watch every day, but the acrylic crystal is just to sensitive and ends up looking like crap in no time. He's had this watch for 15 years and he's very attached to it.

First a couple before pics:

And the after pics:

ginzo · 27 January 2007, 11:58 PM

Thats a great looking watch.

Let him keep it, Get him another with a sapphire crystal to use everyday.

Rockrolex · 28 January 2007, 12:30 AM

Wow, what a service job. I didn't read closely enough when I saw the first pic and thought, not so good. But then when I scrolled down and saw the after shots, my eyes opened wide. That's not my favorite color scheme, but I have to admit that watch looks beautiful now. And I do love the large arrowhead hand.

charles · 28 January 2007, 12:37 AM

Gorgeous...no way I'd sell that...buy another one but I know I'd regret it instantly if I sold if for something newer.

Dan Pierce · 28 January 2007, 01:22 AM

That thing is a beauty!

Took me an hour to firgure out what a DH was.

dP

OysterDavid · 28 January 2007, 01:42 AM

If it's a 'crapped out' plastic that bothers you or him, then a product called Polywatch can and will cure what ails you.

It's available from a bunch of different internet sources and is made specifically for plastic scratches.

I use it on my watches, and since using it, the crystal looks new, I've gotten a job promotion, my hair is not only growing back, but is it's original color, I've won the lottery and babes date me.

How's that for a recommendation!

Fiwi · 28 January 2007, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OysterDavid

If it's a 'crapped out' plastic that bothers you or him, then a product called Polywatch can and will cure what ails you.

It's available from a bunch of different internet sources and is made specifically for plastic scratches.

I use it on my watches, and since using it, the crystal looks new, I've gotten a job promotion, my hair is not only growing back, but is it's original color, I've won the lottery and babes date me.

How's that for a recommendation!

Sounds great to me! I'll check it out! Thanks!

gmt 16750 · 28 January 2007, 02:47 AM

Nice job

, I'd definately keep it, in fact I've been casually looking for a brown/bronze GMT for a while now.
Still trying to work out what DH means!

colemanitis · 28 January 2007, 03:09 AM

Beautiful restoration. Looks great!

mike · 28 January 2007, 03:23 AM

They did a great job Melissa!

Keep that one!

I'll second what David said about polywatch, it's great stuff, although I've not quite had the results he has. Perhaps I'm not using enough?

Wonder if they sell it by the gallon??

JJ Irani · 28 January 2007, 05:06 AM

Great job and fine looking watch!! A keeper for sure!!!

mikey · 28 January 2007, 06:42 AM

That watch is a keeper.

quinson418 · 28 January 2007, 09:02 AM

Very very nice photos.
Is there a reason why your husband didn't replace the bezel inserts?

Edensknight · 28 January 2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by colemanitis

Beautiful restoration. Looks great!

Fiwi · 28 January 2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by quinson418

Very very nice photos.
Is there a reason why your husband didn't replace the bezel inserts?

I think that's next on the list. This refurb cost about $400 and he just bought my YM. . .

Any idea what an insert would cost? Perhaps I should get it for him.

DesertDogs · 28 January 2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiwi

I think that's next on the list. This refurb cost about $400 and he just bought my YM. . .

Any idea what an insert would cost? Perhaps I should get it for him.

Melissa

We just refurbished my DHs GMT Master with a local watchmaster. New bezel insert was $60.00, New Crystal $55.00, New Hands $40.00, and New Crown $37.18. Total for everything was $550.00. He used genuine Rolex parts. Looks like a brand new watch.

Fiwi · 29 January 2007, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DesertDogs

Melissa

We just refurbished my DHs GMT Master with a local watchmaster. New bezel insert was $60.00, New Crystal $55.00, New Hands $40.00, and New Crown $37.18. Total for everything was $550.00. He used genuine Rolex parts. Looks like a brand new watch.

Thanks for the info., Jan. He has a birthday coming up. I think I will get the insert for him.

27 January 2007, 11:24 PM	#1
Fiwi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Melissa Location: Bahamas Watch: Ladies SS/Plat YM Posts: 277	My DHs GMT 2nd Update Has just returned from being service and it looks amazing! He had the traditional GMT polishing done and a new acrylic crystal put in. He's very happy with it. I'm trying to convince him to trade it in on something else. He likes to wear his watch every day, but the acrylic crystal is just to sensitive and ends up looking like crap in no time. He's had this watch for 15 years and he's very attached to it. First a couple before pics: And the after pics:

28 January 2007, 12:30 AM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,905	Wow, what a service job. I didn't read closely enough when I saw the first pic and thought, not so good. But then when I scrolled down and saw the after shots, my eyes opened wide. That's not my favorite color scheme, but I have to admit that watch looks beautiful now. And I do love the large arrowhead hand. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 January 2007, 03:09 AM	#9
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Beautiful restoration. Looks great! __________________ Member #471

28 January 2007, 05:06 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great job and fine looking watch!! A keeper for sure!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 January 2007, 11:58 PM	#2
ginzo Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT/1675 Exp/1016 Posts: 196	Thats a great looking watch. Let him keep it, Get him another with a sapphire crystal to use everyday.

28 January 2007, 12:37 AM	#4
charles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 445	Gorgeous...no way I'd sell that...buy another one but I know I'd regret it instantly if I sold if for something newer.

28 January 2007, 01:22 AM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,103	That thing is a beauty! Took me an hour to firgure out what a DH was. dP

28 January 2007, 01:42 AM	#6
OysterDavid Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S F Bay Area Posts: 621	If it's a 'crapped out' plastic that bothers you or him, then a product called Polywatch can and will cure what ails you. It's available from a bunch of different internet sources and is made specifically for plastic scratches. I use it on my watches, and since using it, the crystal looks new, I've gotten a job promotion, my hair is not only growing back, but is it's original color, I've won the lottery and babes date me. How's that for a recommendation!

28 January 2007, 02:47 AM	#8
gmt 16750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Neil Location: Borders, Scotland Watch: what your doing. Posts: 970	Nice job , I'd definately keep it, in fact I've been casually looking for a brown/bronze GMT for a while now. Still trying to work out what DH means!

28 January 2007, 03:23 AM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	They did a great job Melissa! Keep that one! I'll second what David said about polywatch, it's great stuff, although I've not quite had the results he has. Perhaps I'm not using enough? Wonder if they sell it by the gallon??

28 January 2007, 06:42 AM	#12
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	That watch is a keeper.

28 January 2007, 09:02 AM	#13
quinson418 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington, USA Watch: Rolex Sea-dweller Posts: 207	Very very nice photos. Is there a reason why your husband didn't replace the bezel inserts?

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